Wikivoyage enwikivoyage https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Main_Page MediaWiki 1.27.0-wmf.19 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Wikivoyage Wikivoyage talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk Module Module talk Gadget Gadget talk Gadget definition Gadget definition talk Topic 0 58 2390664 2386462 2013-08-24T07:33:00Z SamoaBot 199993 [[User:SamoaBot|Bot:]] Migrating 1 interwiki link, now provided by [[Wikipedia:Wikidata|Wikidata]] on [[d:q305677]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Abastumani''' is a small Czarist era spa town and Soviet built astrophysical observatory in the [[Samtskhe-Javakheti]] region. ==Understand== Relatively undiscovered by foreign tourists Abastumani was once a thriving spa and resort town during the last part of the Russian Czars. Today it sits quiet for most of the year waiting for the summer rush of Georgian tourists who come to breathe it's clean air and walk in the pristine forests. ==Get in== Abastumani is reached by either taxi or marshutka(mini-bus) from the Akhaltsikhe bus station. The drive takes approximately 30 minutes in a taxi or around 50 minutes in the marshutka depending on how many stops it makes. ==Get around== The lower town is 7km from one end to the other and relatively flat so it is easily walkable. The observatory is 4km above the town. To reach it you can either take a cable car which has a sporadic schedule, or walk one hour up a trail or a little longer by road. ==See== There are many wooden, mostly abandoned, Czarist era buildings to view and photograph. Visit the Czar's Bath that is now under renovation but the guard will probably let you look around. Ride up the cable car and walk around the surreal and seemingly abandoned astrophysical observatory complex. The Romanov palace complex was probably once a great site but it barely warrants the walk out of town to visit them. Of the three original buildings only one remains in its former state and lies fenced off, without any windows and is slowly deteriorating. Several years ago one building caught fire and is currently being rebuilt and the main house was sold to private owners who have altered the original appearance beyond recognition. ==Do== * {{see | name=Forest Walk | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Walk in the dark forest surrounding the observatory and look for animals such as bear and wolves. }} * {{see | name=Astrophysical Observatory | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visit the astrophysical observatory and look at the stars and moon through the old telescopes. The moon is best seen when it is half because you can see the shadows of the craters better. }} * {{see | name=Hiking | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hike the Abastumani loop trail in the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. }} * {{see | name=Czar's Bath | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visit the Czar's Bath at night and get the caretaker to let you soak in the therapeutic spring water with friends and some local wine. }} * {{see | name=Mountain Biking | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rent mountain bikes from the Abastumani Tourism Association and ride down the mountain from observatory to the town. }} * {{see | name=Cable Car | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ride up (or down) the Soviet era cable car from the town to the observatory and get a bird's eye view of the surrounding region. }} * {{see | name=Local Homestay | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Stay with a local family and eat the traditional Georgian food and hospitality. }} * {{see | name=Horseback Riding | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=- Rent horses and have a guided ride in the forest. }} * {{see | name=Tamara's Castle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=- Explore the ruins of Tamara's Castle sitting on the ridge high above the town. }} ==Buy== There is a small bazaar on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 8-12:30 where you can buy local products such as fresh cheese, milk, vegetable, wine, and honey. ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Samtskhe-Javakheti}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|41.70651|42.84120|zoom=15}} [[Wikipedia:Abastumani]] tk3wwh6i49q1pcwzoj3yipp25280tky 0 325 2953796 2953794 2016-03-08T17:18:17Z Wrh2 229 copyedit per [[WV:XL#What not to link to]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Agra banner Taj Mahal.jpg|unesco=yes}} '''[http://agra.nic.in Agra]''' is the city of the Taj Mahal, in the north [[India]]n state of [[Uttar Pradesh]], some 200&nbsp;km from [[Delhi]]. Agra has three [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage]] sites, the '''Taj Mahal''' and the '''Agra Fort''' in the city and '''Fatehpur Sikri''' 40km away. There are also many other buildings and tombs from Agra's days of glory as the capital of the [[Mughal Empire]]. Besides these three sites, the city has little else to recommend it. Pollution, especially smog and litter, is rampant and travellers are pestered by swarms of touts and hawkers at every monument, besides the inner Taj Mahal which, once you are in, is free of scams and touts. That said, the sites are some of the wonders of the world and no trip to India is complete without at least one visit to the Taj. For the vast majority of visitors, a single day in Agra is more than enough. ==Understand== While Agra's heyday was as the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1526 and 1658, the city was founded much earlier. The earliest reference to Agra is in the ancient epic, the Mahabharata, while Ptolemy was the first person to call it by its modern name. The recorded history of Agra begins around the 11th century, and over the next 500 years, the city changed hands between various kings, both Hindu and Muslim. In 1506, Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, moved his capital from Delhi to Agra. His son Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, as he was defeated in 1526 by Babur, the first Mughal ruler, in the battle of [[Panipat]]. Agra fell too, and became the capital of the Mughals, whose rule over Agra was uninterrupted except for a brief period between 1540 and 1556. In 1540, Sher Shah Shuri overthrew Humayun became the ruler of much of North India, including Agra. After Sher Shah Suri's death his descendants proved unequal to the task of ruling the kingdom, and Hemu, a Hindu general of Suri became the effective ruler who would later crown himself King Hemachandra Vikramaditya just as the kingdom was facing an assault from the reinvigorated Mughals. In 1556, Hemu would be defeated and killed in the second battle of Panipat, and the Mughals regained Agra. Mughals were great builders. Babur built the '''Aram Bagh''' (garden of relaxation) modeled after the garden of paradise, where he was eventually buried after his death. His grandson Akbar refurbished the '''Agra fort''' and built the '''Fatehpur Sikri''', an entire city just on the outskirts of Agra. He also renamed Agra after himself, and the city was known as '''Akbarabad''' while it was in Mughal hands. Akbar's grandson Shah Jehan would give Agra its most famous monument, the '''Taj Mahal''', which is the mausoleum of his beloved wife, '''Mumtaz Mahal'''. The Taj is constructed in white marble. It took 20 years to construct, and is now universally known as a monument to love. Legend has it that Shah Jehan wanted a replica of the Taj constructed in black marble that would be his final resting place. There is no actual support for this theory, but even if it were true, it would have been unlikely to be eventuated. His son Aurangzeb was austere and pious, and had no time or inclination for the ostentation of his forefathers, preferring to spend his money on wars in South India. In any case, even during Shah Jehan's reign, which was the period when the Mughal empire was at its height, the construction of the Taj put a strain on the resources of the empire and caused a min-famine around Agra. Shah Jehan was eventually buried in the white Taj, next to his beloved Begum. Shah Jehan, in addition to giving Agra its greatest claim to fame, was also responsible for beginning its decline, as decided to shift his capital to Shahjehanabad, which we now know as Old Delhi, in 1658. Though Aurangzeb ordered a move back, this too was short lived, as he moved his headquarters down south to [[Aurangabad]] to be focus on his wars. Agra declined, and so did the Mughal Empire. The city was eventually captured by the Marathas, who renamed it back to Agra. In 1803, it came under the British, who situated the Agra Presidency there, and when India gained independence, the city was incorporated into the state of Uttar Pradesh, and did not gain even the limited honour of being the state's capital, that distinction going to [[Lucknow]], further east. It is now a tourist town, known for the Taj and a couple of other monuments. Anyone interested in reading a novel based on the remarkable story behind the Taj Mahal's creation should consider ''Beneath a Marble Sky'' by John Shors. Beneath a Marble Sky is an international bestseller, has won multiple awards, and is being made into a movie by Hollywood. Other book (historical fiction) is ''The Taj'' by Colin De Silva. ==Get in== Agra is 200&nbsp;km southeast from Delhi and is one of the points of the tourist's Golden Triangle of Agra-[[Delhi]]-[[Jaipur]]. Agra is also very well connected via rail and road with other nearby cities and tourist destinations and thus suitable for a day trip from Delhi or as a stop among a larger itinerary. ===By plane=== Service to Agra's Kheria Airport ({{IATA|AGR}}) is seasonal. Currently, the city is served by Air India Regional, which flies on the [[Delhi]]-Agra-[[Jaipur]] tourist triangle route. Agra is one of the very famous cities in India and well connected through air route to all other major cities in India. The flight time to either is less than an hour. Hiring a car may be a cheaper alternative. ===By train=== Agra is on the main train line between the [[Delhi]]-[[Mumbai]] (Bombay) and [[Delhi]]-[[Chennai]] routes, and many trains connect Agra with these cities every day. Some east-bound trains from Delhi also travel via Agra, so direct connections to points in Eastern India (including [[Kolkata]]) are also available. There are close to 20 trains to Delhi every day, and at least three or four to both Mumbai and Chennai. Agra and [[Delhi]] are notorious for their thick winter fog which reduces visibility to almost zero. If travelling in late December or early January (the fog season), travellers should be aware that, because of the reduced visibility, all trains slow down and travel time goes up. The Bhopal Shatabdi, for example, may arrive in Agra well after 10:00, and might return to Delhi well after midnight. From a safety point of view, it is always preferable to travel by train during the winters. '''Driving in fog on the road is very risky'''. Train tickets can be booked online through India Railways paying by debit or credit card. Once one is at Agra station could hire UP tourism conducted tours on air-conditioned luxury coaches. Also, organized tours are available from Delhi. '''If you travel during the high season, you must book your tickets a few days to a few weeks in advance if you wish to make it a day trip''', i.e. traveling early in the morning and coming back at a reasonable time at night. ====Stations==== There are three stations in Agra: * '''Agra Cantt''' (Station Code : AGC) is the main railway station and lies southwest of the Taj and Agra Fort, both of which are a short ride from the station by car, auto-rickshaw, or cycle rickshaw. There is a prepaid taxi stand right outside that charges a flat to any hotel in the city. You may catch an auto-rickshaw, if you walk a short way from the station, but they may not speak English. The station has a pretty good Comesum food court that also sells cheap, hygienic takeaway snacks such as sandwiches and samosas. * '''Agra Fort station''' (Station Code : AF) near Agra Fort, is infrequently serviced by the interstate express trains. The station serves trains to the east ([[Kanpur]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Kolkata]]) some of these trains also stop at Agra Cantt. This is one of the historical railway stations of Agra because there was a spacious, octagonal Tripolia Chowk which existed between the Jama Masjid and the Delhi gate of the Agra Fort. This Tropolia was destroyed in order to create the Agra Fort Railway Station, which was also the first Railway Station of Agra and also one of the oldest in the country. * '''Raja Ki Mandi''' (Station Code : RKM) is a small station. Some of the trains which stop at Agra Cantt also stop here. The station has a laid-back and lazy atmosphere, but springs into life at the arrival of Intercity exp and Taj express. It is situated in the middle of the city. * '''Agra City''' is in the heart of Agra. A relic of the metre gauge era, this station is not particularly useful. * '''Idgah Railway Station''' is the first station if you arrive in Agra from Jaipur. ====Lines==== * '''Delhi to Agra''' - Close to 20 trains connect [[Delhi]] and Agra each day with journey times varying from 2-5h. The best options are the ''Bhopal Shatabdi Express'' (departs New Delhi at 06:15 arriving Agra Cantt at 08:12; departs Agra Cantt at 20:30 arriving New Delhi at 22:30, daily except Friday; meal and water included in air-con carriage) and the ''Taj Express'' (departs Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin at 07:15 arriving Agra Cantt at 10:07; departs Agra Cantt at 18:55 arriving Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin at 22:00, daily). * '''Agra to Jaipur''' - The journey to Jaipur (Station Code : JP) takes around 4h by train no. 2988 which leaves Agra Fort Railway Station at 18:25 and reaches Jaipur at around 22:20. Also train number 2965 from Agra Cantonment to Jaipur at 17:40. The train arrives at 22:15. ₹300 air-con carriage. * The '''Luxury train''' - ''[[Palace on Wheels]]'' stops at Agra on its eight day round trip of tourist destinations in [[Rajasthan]] and Agra. ===By bus=== There are several buses to Agra originating from [[Jaipur]], [[Delhi]], [[Ajmer]], [[Lucknow]] etc. ====From Delhi==== There is a newly built highway between Delhi and Agra, however since this highway has a toll, most buses do not take it. Rather, they take the local roads, which makes the trip significantly longer than the express trains (4-5 hr). It is possible to make it by bus and minibus to Agra by the smaller roads, however you must ask around where the buses to Agra depart from, preferably from a trusted local or the staff at your hotel/hostel. Be aware that Indian "bus stations" are most of the time either large pavement areas situated under flyovers, very crowded and without no further indications of which bus goes where or stands of private bus companies, which will offer a more comfortable trip at a higher price. This option is for the ones who feel adventurous, as your journey can be halted by a sudden breakdown of the bus or a road closure due to a local protest or other form of gathering. Note that this is by far the cheapest way to get to Agra, as it should not cost more than ₹60 the normal "bus" and ₹200 for a more coach-type bus. ====From Agra==== There are three interstate bus stands: * '''Idgah Bus Stand''' is the primary bus stand for travelling towards Rajasthan/Madhya Pradesh, in the heart of the city, 8&nbsp;km from the Taj. * '''ISBT''' at Transport Nagar, 12&nbsp;km from the Taj, is an inter state bus terminal. Most of the buses pass through here, except for buses originating from Idgah Bus Stand and going towards Rajasthan. If you wish to travel with these buses which are government run, '''you must insist to your rickshaw driver that he gets you there'''. If you only ask for the buses to Delhi, he will probably take you to a private bus company, from which he gets a cut. It will be slightly more expensive for you and these buses tend to stop at random places and drop you at random places as well, as these buses are not direct. ===By taxi=== You can either book a taxi from hotel or directly book one outside the railway station. There is usually a government authorised taxi stand, however it may be hard to find and the locals present at the station (looking for gullible tourists) will not help you find it. ₹950/day for 8&nbsp;hours. It maybe more costly to book through hotel as hotels do have their in the fares. It is better to negotiate with the driver directly or book trough some online car rental portal. Cars are not allowed near the Taj Complex, but the rest of Agra is easily discovered by car. ===By car=== * '''From [[Delhi]]''': Yamuna Expressway, the longest expressway in India, connects the 200&nbsp;km distance from Delhi to Agra. The drive is typically 2&nbsp;hours. The expressway runs from the city of Greater Noida to Agra. This highway has a toll. NH2 Highway: The primary access to the highway is along Mathura Road in Delhi but, if coming from South Delhi or Delhi Airport, it is easier to take Aurobindo Marg (Mehrauli Road) and then work up to NH2 via Tughlakabad. While the highway is divided, it is important to keep an eye out for trucks, cars, and bullock carts heading the wrong way. It is possible to hire a car with a driver (a big car for five persons from/to the Delhi airport costs ₹3,500). But beware, if you need to get from Agra to the airport in order to catch a flight, ensure you have plenty of time for the trip, as traffic conditions may increase the drive time significantly. Also, it is wise to know your driver. There are situations when he may take over five hours to cover the distance, and you cannot force him to drive any faster than an autorickshaw (tuk-tuk). * '''From [[Jaipur]]''': National Highway 11, a four lane divided highway, connects Agra with [[Jaipur]] via the bird sanctuary town of [[Bharatpur]]. The distance of around 255&nbsp;km can be covered in around 4&nbsp;hours. * '''From [[Gwalior]]''': A distance of around 120&nbsp;km, takes around 1.5&nbsp;hours on the National highway 3 (Agra- Mumbai Highway). * '''From [[Lucknow]] / [[Kanpur]]''': NH2, the divided modern highway, continues on to Kanpur (285&nbsp;km, 5&nbsp;hours) and from there to points East ending in [[Kolkata]]. From Kanpur, NH25 heads for the city of [[Lucknow]] (90&nbsp;km, 2&nbsp;hours). * ''' From Greater Noida ''': Perhaps the best route as it connects to Agra directly by the Yamuna Expressway, 165&nbsp;km, which can be completed in 1.5 – 2&nbsp;hours because it has less traffic.The road is very smooth. ==Get around== {{mapframe|27.18|78.02|zoom=13}} Tongas, electric buses and electric tempos are readily available, and the best way to get to the Taj where no cars are allowed. Auto-rickshaws and cycle-''rickshaws'' are available every where, remember to agree on fares clearly in advance. In case you are a foreigner, please ensure that you bargain everywhere and bargain hard! Generally things are available at 40% of the initially quoted fares. In recent time, Tempos are replaced by Auto-rickshaws, which mainly run on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). UP State Road Transport Corporation runs some non-air conditioned and air conditioned buses but those run only on specific routes. The best way to experience the city is to take a walk on the Mall Road (Sadar). The street is full of handicraft and leather goods shops. You will also find plenty of food items quite unique to the city. Indian palate is generally very spicy. Have some antacid tablets in case you are not used to spicy foods. As polluting vehicles are strictly banned around Taj Mahal, one need to rely on Tanga (Tonga) or electric autos while travelling in the range of Taj Mahal. Camels are also available. As a guide, an auto rickshaw from Agra Cantonement station to the Taj Mahal is about ₹80 (at least in off season); and a cycle rickshaw from the Taj Mahal to Agra Fort is ₹40. You can also walk between the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, in about 30 minutes. ==See== [[File:Taj Mahal, Agra, India edit2.jpg|thumb|300px|The Taj Mahal]] Agra's top two sights by far are the incomparable Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. When planning your sightseeing, take heed of the convoluted entry fee system: for Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmud-ad-Daulah, Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri, you must pay a ''₹500 levy'' to the Agra Development Authority in addition to the prices mentioned below. Once paid, the levy is valid for all sights, but ''only for one day''. ''However,'' If you are not going to the Taj Mahal or happen to turn up on a Friday, then you do not have to pay the ₹500 levy but a smaller one if you are going to the other sites e.g. ₹50 for Red Fort. ===Prices=== Prices (June 2012) are: ₹750 for Taj Mahal (₹250 entrance + ₹500 levy) and ₹300 for Agra Fort (₹250 entrance + ₹50 levy). One gets ₹50 discount when presenting ticket for Taj Mahal at Agra Fort. The Taj Mahal entry fee also includes a 500 ml bottle of water and shoe covers. Make sure you pick them up when you buy your ticket. ===Official Guides=== Official guides are available for Agra for ₹900 (approx USD20) for a half day (including Taj Mahal & Agra Fort). Ask at your hotel for details. Any guide that charges less than that is probably an unlicensed tout. Most unlicensed touts have fake IDs and focus more on taking you shopping rather than on presenting accurate information. ===Audio Guides=== In April 2011 the Archaeological Survey of India introduced an official self-guided audio tour (₹105 in English & foreign languages or ₹63 in Hindi & Indian languages) which allows visitors to experience the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort at their own pace with authentic and factually accurate information. The official audio guide booth is near the monument ticket counters. Apps for self-guided tours are also available for iPhone and Android. ===Taj Mahal=== {{infobox|Rules and Regulations at the Taj Mahal|Security is tight and rules and regulations are very important and must be followed at the Taj Mahal. There are many rules to be followed at the premises of the monument to maintain the holiness of the monument and other rules are mostly for the maintenance and protection of the monument. Remaining rules and regulations are to be followed for the protection of all the tourists visiting the Taj Mahal. •Arms, ammunition, fire, smoking items, tobacco products, alcohol, food, chewing gum, headphones, knives, wire, mobile charger, electric goods (except video camera) such as camera tripods, MP3 and music players are prohibited inside the Taj Mahal complex. •Playing cards, games, dice, etc. may be prohibited depending on the guard. •Mobile phones are allowed but must to be kept switched off. Mobile phones are banned for the night viewing of the Taj Mahal. •Eating and smoking is strictly prohibited inside the Taj Mahal complex. •Lockers are available at the gates to keep your belongings (of course, at your own risk). Memorise the number on your luggage ticket before you return it to the guard, who, incredibly, may proceed to tear it into tiny pieces, throw it away and then stare blankly at you as the other guard asks for your ticket. •Avoid carrying big bags and books inside the monument as this may increase your security check time. •Video camera (handicam) is allowed up to the red sand stone platform at the main entrance gate of the Taj Mahal complex. There is a charge of ₹25 per video camera. •Photography is prohibited inside the main mausoleum, and visitors are requested not to make noise inside the mausoleum. •Tourists must co-operate in keeping the monument neat and clean by making use of dustbins. •Avoid touching and scratching the walls and surfaces of the monument as these are old heritage sites that need special care. •Tourists are advised to hire official audio guides available at the ASI ticket counter or to use only approved guides and photographers who exhibit their identity cards. •Tourists are allowed to carry a water bottle inside the monument. Shoe covers, 1/2 litre water bottle and Tourist Guide Map of Agra are provided free with the foreigner's entry ticket for the Taj Mahal. •Wheelchairs for disabled persons and First Aid Boxes are available at A.S.I. Office inside the Taj Mahal complex. A refundable charge of ₹1000 is to be deposited as security before wheelchairs are made available for the disabled. •Video cameras are permitted after the security check during night viewing of the Taj Mahal, though extra batteries are prohibited. •The Taj Mahal is a religious site. It is best to dress conservatively when visiting the Taj Mahal complex, not only because the Taj Mahal itself is a mausoleum, but also because there are mosques inside the Taj Mahal complex.}} [[File:TajEntrance.JPG|thumb|Grand Entrance Building to the Taj Mahal Complex]] [[File:TajGate.JPG|thumb|Gate to the Taj Mahal Complex showing intricate work and Quranic passages in Arabic]] [[File:TajAndAgraFort.JPG|thumb|Agra Fort, as seen from the Taj Mahal]] ''Please note that the Taj Mahal is closed every Friday'' The {{marker|type=vicinity|name=Taj Mahal|lat=27.17502|long=78.04216}} is an immense mausoleum of white marble, built between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife. Taj Mahal means ''Crown Palace''; one of the wife's names was Mumtaz Mahal, ''Ornament of the Palace''. The Taj is one of the most well preserved and architecturally beautiful tombs in the world, one of the masterpieces of Indian Muslim architecture and one of the great sites of the world's heritage. The Taj Mahal has a life of its own that leaps out of marble, provided you understand that it is a monument of love. The Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore called it ''a teardrop on the cheek of eternity'', while the English poet, Sir Edwin Arnold, said it was ''Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor's love wrought in living stones.'' It is a celebration of woman built in marble and that is the way to appreciate it. Although it is one of the most photographed edifices in the world and instantly recognisable, actually seeing it is awe-inspiring. Not everything is in the photos. The grounds of the complex include several other beautiful buildings, reflecting pools, and extensive ornamental gardens with flowering trees and bushes, and a small gift shop. The Taj framed by trees and reflected in a pool is amazing. Close up, large parts of the building are covered with inlaid stonework. There is an apocryphal tale that Shah Jahan planned to build an exact copy out of black marble on the opposite side of the river. His plans were foiled by his son, who murdered three elder brothers and overthrew his father to acquire the throne. Shah Jahan is now buried alongside his wife in the Taj Mahal. Because the Taj is white, your camera may underexpose your photos. Overexposure by 1 or 2 stops is recommended. The Taj is open from 06:00 to 19:30 every day ''except Friday''. Entry costs ₹250 (plus levy of ₹500) for foreigners and ₹20 for Indians. Get there as early as possible to beat the crowds, and plan to visit the Taj at least two different times during the day (dusk and dawn are best) in order to experience the full effect of changing sunlight on the amazing building. It is also utterly stunning under a full moon. To buy tickets, you can go to the south gate, but this gate is 1&nbsp;km far away of the entrance and the counter open at 08:00. At the west and east gate, the counter open at 06:00. Alongside the ticket counter, you can also purchase a self-guided audio tour (allows two to a device) for ₹100 in English and foreign languages and ₹60 for Indian languages. The Taj is located pretty much in the middle of town. Expect a line to get into the grounds. There are three gates. The western gate is the main gate where most tourists enter. A large number of people turn up on weekends and public holidays and entry through the western gate may take hours. The southern and eastern gates are much less busy and should be tried on such days. There are night viewing sessions on the nights of a full moon and the two days before and after (so five days in total). Exceptions are Fridays (the Muslim sabbath) and the month of Ramadan. Tickets must be purchased 24&nbsp;hours in advance, starting at 10:00, but do not always sell out, so it can be worth looking into it when you arrive even if well after 10:00. Tickets only allow viewing from the red sandstone plaza at the south end of the complex, and only for a 1/2&nbsp;hour window. Make sure to wear mosquito repellent. It is a good idea to bring a torch, because the interior of the Taj Mahal is quite dark even during the day and to fully appreciate the details of the gem inlays, you need a good light. Taj Mahal can also be seen during night 2 days before and 2 days after the full moon. In all 5 days including full moon, the booking has to be made 24 hours in advance from the Archaeological Society of India office situated at 22, Mall Road, Agra. Ticket fare is ₹500 for Indian Nationals and ₹750 for Non Indians. The viewing hours for night viewing are 20:30 to 21:00 and 09:00 to 21:30. A visitor must arrive 30 min prior to viewing hours for security check at the Taj Mahal Ticketing counter at the East Gate. The night view is likely not worth spending the money as the visitors are kept far from the Taj Mahal (nearly 200 metres away) and there is insufficient light for viewing or photography. [[File:Agra Fort Palace.JPG|thumb|Entering the palace within Agra Fort]] ===Agra Fort=== [[File:Agra Fort DistantTaj.JPG|thumb|240px|The Taj and the Yamuna River from the ramparts of Agra Fort]] {{marker|type=vicinity|name=Agra Fort|lat=27.17958|long=78.02107}} is similar in layout to the Red Fort in [[Delhi]], but considerably better preserved, as much of Delhi Fort was razed by the British after the Mutiny. As much as palace as a defensive structure, it is also constructed mainly from red sandstone. Emperor Akbar, king at 14, began consolidating his empire and, as an assertion of his power built the fort in Agra between 1565 and 1571, at the same time as Humayun's Tomb in Delhi. Emperor Shah Jahan added to the fort and ended up a prisoner in it. The fort has a beautiful view of his masterpiece, the Taj Mahal, on a clear day. You can get to the fort by Rickshaw from Taj Mahal for around ₹25-30. Entry to the fort is ₹250 plus a levy of ₹50 if you have not already paid the ₹500 fee for Taj Mahal. There are ''left luggage services'' at Agra Fort where you can stow your bags at no cost. A fine of ₹5,000 applies if you lose your luggage ticket. There are also audio guides available at Agra Fort which you can rent for a cost of ₹100 in English and other foreign languages (German, French, Spanish, etc.) or ₹60 in Indian languages such as Hindi or Bengali. ===Gardens=== * {{see | name=Mehtab Bagh | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.17995 | long=78.04169 | directions=directly across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal, the trip takes about 30&nbsp;minutes from the centre of town by autorickshaw and will cost about ₹200 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Entrance to the park is ₹100 for foreigners | content=These botanical gardens give you an opportunity to view the Taj without the crowds of tourists. Alternatively, walk past the entrance and straight to the sandy banks of the river: the view of the Taj is every bit as lovely (perhaps more so, since the barbed wire fence surrounding the gardens will be behind you), although you may have to deal with aggressive touts. Don't forget to take a round trip by auto rickshaw. }} * {{see | name=Ram Bagh | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The first Mughal gardens, built by the first Mughal Emperor Babar, 500&nbsp;m North of the Chini Ka Rauza. }} * {{see | name=Soami Bagh | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=10&nbsp;km north of Agra | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The white marble samadhi of the Radha Soami religion. Construction started in 1904 and is not expected to be completed until sometime in the next century. Visitors can see pietra dura inlaid marblework actually being worked on. Soami Bagh is 2 km north of Agra and can be reached by bus or cycle. }} ===Temples=== * {{see | name=Balkeshwar Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.22042 | long=78.03070 | directions=At Balkeshwar, at river side of Yamuna | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A temple of Lord Shiva. }} * {{see | name=Kailash Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.23752 | long=77.93554 | directions=at Sikandra, at the river Yamuna | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A Lord Shiva Temple. }} * {{see | name=Mahakal And Mahakali Temple | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=At Sikandra railway crossing on Sikandra Bodla road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Mankameshwar Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.18366 | long=78.01753 | directions=At Rawatpara, near Agra Fort railway station. Near the raja ki mandi; a simple cycle rikshaw can take you there for a fare of 20/-. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Listen to the aarti as some claim it purifies your soul. It is the most visited temple by locals, and during festive seasons its so crowded disrupting the traffic in the nearby areas. }} * {{see | name=Prithvinath Temple | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=At Shahganj. On road to Jaipur. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Rajeshwar Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.14326 | long=78.04419 | directions=At Village Rajpur. On road to Shamshabd. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Rawli Maharaj Temple | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=At Collectrate crossing, beside the railway track | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very old temple. }} * {{see | name=Shyam Ji Maharaj Temple | alt=At Bijlighar | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.17841 | long=78.01489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Other sights=== [[File:Mariam's Tomb 1.jpg|thumbnail|Mariam's Tomb]] [[File:Sikandra. The antechamber to Akbar's tomb.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The antechamber to Akbar's tomb at Sikandra]] * {{see | name=Chini Ka Roza | alt=Chini Ka Rauza | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.20089 | long=78.03429 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A memorial dedicated to the Prime Minister of Shah Jahan, Allama Afzel Khal Mullah Shukrullah of Shiraz, notable for its dome of blue glazed tiles. }} * {{see | name=Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Empress Nur Jehan built Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, sometimes called the Baby Taj, for her father, Ghias-ud-Din Beg, the Chief Minister of Emperor Jahangir. Small in comparison to many other Mughal-era tombs, it is sometimes described as a jewel box. Its garden layout and use of white marble, pietra dura, inlay designs and latticework presage many elements of the Taj Mahal. }} * {{see | name=Gurudwara Guru ka Taal | alt= | url=http://www.gurukataalagra.com | email= | address= | lat=27.21122 | long=77.96763 | directions=at Delhi-Agra Highway, located between Transport Nagar and Sikandra | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Jama Masjid | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A large mosque attributed to Princess Jahanara Begum, built in 1648 during the reign of the father Shah Jahan. Notable for its unusual dome and absence of minarets. }} * {{see | name=Mariam's Tomb | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.21529 | long=77.94203 | directions=West from Akbar's Tomb on Agra-Delhi highway | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Constructed by Jahangir in the memory of his mother Mariam Zammani. The grave is made of white marble. Though this building is in a ruined condition, yet it has in its vicinity, a Christian Mission School and a church. It is also said; Akbar himself made that it in the memory of his Christian wife. }} * {{see | name=Sikandra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.21765 | long=77.95036 | directions=10&nbsp;km north of Agra on the Agra Delhi highway | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from sunrise to sunset | price= | content=The tomb of Akbar lies here in the centre of the large garden. Akbar started its construction himself but it was completed by his son Jehangir, who significantly modified the original plans which accounts for the somewhat cluttered architectural lines of the tomb. Four red sandstone gates lead to the tomb complex: one is Muslim, one Hindu, one Christian, and one is Akbar's patent mixture. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Adlabs multiplex | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹150 for a Hindi Show & ₹450 for a show in English | content=Interactive Theatre, which is the first ever interactive cinema theatre in the world, each viewer holds a wireless remote unit with push buttons and a small LCD screen, enabling them to participate in a trivia game about the theme of the film. The show is called ''India in Motion'', a 25&nbsp;minute show where the audience will pass through today's India in, or on, a variety of typical vehicles and see the historical events at sites like Mohenjo Daro, Indraprastha and the Taj Mahal, experiencing the bumpy elephant rides with the wind blowing through their hair, or the swaying boat with salty spray on their faces. Before the show there is an interactive quiz on various topics relating to India. }} * {{do | name=Mehtab Bagh | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Mughal garden, Mehatab Bagh is located exactly opposite to Taj Mahal. An octagonal pool is placed at the centre of the garden, which lets visitors to see amazing reflection of Taj Mahal during moonlight. The garden was originally built in 16th century by Emperor Babur and it is also referred as ‘Moonlight Garden’. }} * {{do | name=Taj Mahotsav | url=http://www.tajmahotsav.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=10 day festival of art, craft and culture at Shilpgram, near the Taj Mahal. Annual, usually February or March. }} * {{do | name=Yamuna River | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= One of the holy rivers of India, considered as a goddess in Hindu culture. A tributary of the Ganges which flows from Himalayas and further downstream, while passing through Delhi. }} ==Buy== Agra has many shops selling stone products, from jewellery to small boxes and plaques with inlay work resembling that on the Taj. The best of these are wonderful, and even the run-of-the-mill ones are rather pretty. Agra is also famous for its leather goods. Consider spending time in Sadar Bazaar for some shopping and cheap food. Beware of being overcharged. Do not let ''anyone'' lead you to a shop, lest the price go up to cover their commission, typically 50%. Be very wary of the promises these people make. Bargain hard. Be prepared to walk away, you can nearly always get the same items in another shop or order items you liked during your visit over the Internet after you return. Expect to encounter petty and greedy shopowners who will resort to every lie in the book to make a sale (with initial markups of 1,000-10,000%). There are many local markets: Sadar Bazar. a sophisticated market, Raja ki Mandi market, Sanjay Place for all the offices, Shah Market for electronics. All of these markets are situated along the M G Road. Hospital Road Market and Subhash Bazar for clothing situated near Agra Fort railway station. Rawatpara market is for spices of all origin. Besides these there are many branded showrooms situated along the M G Road. Many wholesale marble products are available at Gokul Pura Market near Raja Mandi (this place is near M. G. Road) which can be easily reached by auto rickshaw, the prices of any product is nearly 25% of that in the retail market. Be careful when buying jewels. Lots of stones are fake and the price is comparatively very high. ==Eat== Agra specialities are ''petha'', a type of very sweet candy, and ''Dal Moth'', a spicy lentil mix. Both are also popular souvenirs. * '''Chaat''' - Agra is a heaven for any Chaat lover. Chaat can be of various types but there is one thing common among them all is that they are spicy and you will find crowd outside virtually every chaat stall, especially popular places like Double Phatak (near Sikandra) for Mangores. You'll find quality Bhallas and Panipuri at Sadar and Belangunj. Samosa and Kachori are found at every sweet shop that flood the city. Some typical chaat items are Aloo Tikki (made by roasting mess made out of boiled potatoes), paneer tikka (cubes of cottage cheese baked in a tandoor with spices), pani puri or golguppa (small round hollow shells filled with a potato-based filling and a spicy sweet blend of sauces), mangores, Samosaes, Chachori etc. If you want to savour the typical Agra Breakfast do remember to have a bite of one of those spicy ''Berahi'' and round it off with sweet ''Jalebies''. * '''Sweets''' - There are quite a few good sweets shops all round the city. The best for buying the famous petha of Agra are at Hari Parwat, a short distance from Agra Fort. Amongst the well-known stores are Panchi's, Bhimsain BaidyaNath and The Pracheen Petha store. There are many types of petha available but, for the authentic experience, try either the plain one (ivory white) or Angoori Flavoured (rectangular and yellow pieces soaked in sugar syrup). Other stores in Agra include: Bikanervala, Deviram, Munnalal Petha, Gopaldas, and Ajanta Sweets, Kamla Nagar. Do remember to round off your meal with a Joda(Pair) of Pan unique to the city. * There is also an abundance of Korean food. * There are several restaurants in the Taj Ganj area, catering for the many tourists staying around the Taj Mahal. ===Restaurants=== * {{eat | name=Gulshan Highest | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite the South gate of the Taj | phone = +91 8449997950, +91 9808738895, +91 9359719161 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹25-₹80. Banana pancake ₹25, Curry ₹60, Naan ₹5 | content=A great cheap place near the Taj. They serve reasonable western food, and their rice pudding/pancakes are good. Sit up on the roof and you get a glimpse of the Taj over the roofs. }} * {{eat | name=Joney's place | alt= | url= | email= | address=Taj ganj | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Perfect for early breakfast, when you want to wake up early to visit the Taj at 06:00. ₹10 Toast, ₹10 coffee, ₹15 cornflakes. }} * {{eat | name=Kamat Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Roof top restaurant with view of the Taj. Beer available. ₹70 for a vegetable curry. }} * {{eat | name=Nice point Restaurant | url= | email= | address=near western gate of Taj Mahal | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=06:00 - 20:00 | price=Breakfast ₹50, lunch ₹100, dinner ₹150 per person | content=Professes to serve North and South Indian, Chinese, continental, Mughali, American and Italian food. Free wifi, LCD television, and a collection of movies and songs. }} * {{eat | name=Only Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.restrobar.com/india/agra/Only-Restaurant.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 562-2364333, +91 562-2266508 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹600-800 for main dish of 2 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Priya Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.priyagroupofhotels.com | email= | address=Fatehabad road near Shanti Manglik hospital | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 5622231579, +91 805-7108649 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹250/person | content=Three star restaurant, air conditioned, LCD TV, all food types available except south Indian. }} * {{eat | name=The Silk Route Restaurant | alt=TSR | url=http://www.agra-silk-route-restaurant.com | email= | address=18-A/7-B Fatehabad Road | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite Howard Park Plaza | phone = +91 562 4002786 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Treat Restaurant | alt= | url= | email=treatagra@yahoo.co.in | address=South Gate Taj Mahal | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 931 969 7497 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=breakfast, lunch and dinner | price=₹20-₹60 for main dish, great Indian food. | content= }} ==Drink== Most hotel staff will be happy to find you a cold bottle of Indian beer for around ₹70-100, but there is virtually no nightlife in Agra outside of cultural shows at some of the larger hotels and restaurants. After getting off the streets of Agra and into your hotel, you will not want to go back anyway. * {{drink | name=Amar Vilas Bar | url= | email= | address=Taj East Gate Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:00 - 24:00 | price= | content= Offers beer for ₹200 and cocktails for ₹450. The terrace of Amar Vilas Bar provides a view of the Taj. }} * {{drink | name=Downing Street Bar | url= | email= | address=Howard Sarovar Portico, Fatehabad Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +91 562 4048600, +91 562 4048699 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= High quality of beverages and pleasant ambience. Downing Street Bar offers dishes such as pizza and tandoori chicken from the same kitchen. }} * {{drink | name=Mughal Bar | url= | email= | address=54, Taj Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 562 222 6121, +91 562 222 6129 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Located in the compound of Hotel Clarks Shiraz’s, Mughal Bar is an open-aired roof bar. It offers some continental delicacies along with Indian ones. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Col Lamba Indian Home Stay | url=http://www.agra-indianhomestay.com/ | email= | address=58 Gulmohar Enclave, Shamshabad Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +91 562-3298921 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around ₹700 per person | checkin= | checkout }} * {{sleep | name=Shahjahan | alt= | url= | email=shahjahan.hotel@gmail.com | address=South Gate, near police station Tajganj | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 562 320 0240 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹300 for a couple | content=Almost fancy hotel and restaurant, with a café and a rooftop with great views of the Taj Mahal. Wi-Fi only downstairs in the reception. The staff are very helpful. Five minutes' walk from the Taj. }} * {{sleep | name=Dayal Lodge | alt=Budget Hotel in City Centre | url=http://www.dayal.co.in/ | email=dayallodge@gmail.com | address=25 New Agra, Dayalbagh Road | lat= | long= | directions=Towards Dayalbagh | phone=+91 9219606365, +91 9359848731, +91 562-2524560 | tollfree= | fax=+91 562 2524560 | hours= | price=Double room with air-con ₹700-800 | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Established in the early 1960s, with 16 furnished air conditioned rooms. 24 hours made-to-order meals, in-house laundry facilities, local airport/railway station transfers. }} * {{sleep | name=Friends Paying Guest House | alt=friendsguesthouse786@gmail.com | url=http://www.friendspayingguesthouse.com/ | email= | address=p-6 , taj nagri phase 1, near shilpgram road, Agra, India 282001 | lat=27.163552 | long=78.053602 | directions=Southeast of Shilpgram parking lot | phone=+91 99 1788 5278 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Double ₹400 | checkin=12:00 | checkout=13:00 | content=Family-run guest house 15-minute walk east from the Taj. Food, decent Wi-Fi, TV in rooms. Cushion-furnished balcony common area for eating, drinking and lazing about. }} * {{sleep | name=Harshit paying guest house | alt=harshitguesthouse00004@gmail.com | url= | email= | address=P-50A Taj nagari phase-1, Tajganj ,Agra | lat= | long= | directions=Fatehabad Road near big bazaar | phone=+91 931-9105293 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price=₹5000 | content=Five clean rooms, running hot water in the bathroom, fully air conditioned, LCD TV, Internet, home cooked food. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Amba Inn | url=http://www.hotelambainn.com | email= | address=1/51, Delhi Gate, Near Raja ki Mandi Railway Station | lat= | long= | directions=2 mins from railway station | phone = +91 562 2520779, +91 9412720194 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single ₹550-800, double ₹650-900 | checkin=noon | checkout=noon | content=Offers facilities for 22 rooms. There are both double rooms, single rooms, as well as facility for an extra bed. All the rooms are air conditioned, with television. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Jaiwal | url= | email= | address=3 Taj Road, Sadar Bazar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 562 2363153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹75-325 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kamal | url= | email=hotelkamal@hotmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=by the south gate of the Taj Mahal | phone = +91 562-2330126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹300-850 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Neel Kanth | url= | email= | address=Fatehabad Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 562 2362039 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹100+ | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sheela | url= | email=hotelsheelaagraindia@yahoo.com | address=Tajganj| lat= | long= | directions=100&nbsp;metres from eastern gate of Taj Mahal | phone = +91 562-2333074 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹500-800 | checkin= | checkout=10:00 | content=Commission-free transport bookings, free incoming phone calls,24&nbsp;hours hot water. There are 22 rooms in Sheela and 22 rooms in Sheela Inn. Generator facility; laundry facility is also available. }} * {{sleep | name=India Inn | url= | email= | address=Taj Mahal South Gate | lat= | long= | directions=As you come out on the street from the south exit, turn left, then almost immediately right down the side of the Taj café, it's at the end of the dusty parking lot 40 m from the café | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹300 for a double in off season | checkin= | checkout=10:00 negotiable | content=Comfortable enough. }} * {{sleep | name=Saniya Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Chowk Kajziyan, South Gate, Taj Ganj | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 562 3270199 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Good budget hotel with some air-con rooms. 24 hr room service. Friendly staff & fantastic views of the Taj Mahal from the roof top restaurant. ₹700 }} * {{sleep | name=Shanti lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=South Taj gate. From ₹400 economic room, non air-con. Hot water, TV. Restaurant on the roof top. Be careful with the bed sheets, not very clean. Cloak room available. }} * {{sleep | name=Youth Hostel | url= | email= | address=Sanjay Place, M. G. Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 562 2154462 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹50-₹125 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mandakini Villas | url=http://www.mandakinihotels.com/ | email= | address=Fatehabad Road, Purani Mandi, Taj Ganj | lat= | long= | directions=200&nbsp;metres from the Taj Mahal's West Gate | phone=+91 5626453854 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rates start at ₹2,690 | checkin= | checkout=noon | content=Offers air-conditioned rooms each with cable TV with 100 channels, broadband Internet connection, private bathroom with cold water and direct-dial phone. You might get a little bit warmer than cold water by requesting it from the reception a few times. It is not possible to sleep without ear plugs in the first floor because of the noise coming from corridor and reception all night. Get a room on the higher floors. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Priya | alt= | url=http://www.priyagroupofhotels.com/ | email= | address=Near Priya Restaurant, Near TDI Mall, Fatehabad Road | lat= | long= | directions=400m from the Taj Mahal's East Gate parking | phone=+91 562 223 1350, +91 983 777 4948 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price=Dbl: ₹1,355-₹2,850. Breakfast ₹150 (taxes not included.) | content=Offers air-con rooms each with cable TV with 100 channels, broadband Internet connection, private bathroom with hot & cold water, doctor on call and direct-dial phone. One of the best in this range. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Raj | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=About ₹800 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Directly in front of the central entry of the Taj Mahal, simple but clean. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Taj Resorts | alt= | url=http://www.hoteltajresorts.com/ | email= | address=Plot No.538, Agra-282 001 | lat= | long= | directions=Near Shilpgram, which is 1km from the Eastern Gate | phone=+91-562-2230161 | tollfree= | fax=+91-562-2230164 | price=60-70USD/night, ₹4,000-₹6,000 (June 2012, tax not included) | checkin= | checkout= | content=Built in 2010, restaurant with rooftop seating and a beautiful pool, great view of the Taj (if not blocked by terrible pollution). }} * {{sleep | name=Laurie's Hotel | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 562 2364536 | tollfree= | fax=+91 562 2268045 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=An old colonial hotel from the British era (some say it hasn't been upgraded since!), Laurie's retains some of the charm of travelling in India in days of yore. Rooms with impossibly high ceilings (fans, no aircon), lead off from verandahs with nice lawns outside. A swimming pool from yesteryear's graces the lawn (unfortunately closed in the winter). But you can get British era service with 'bed tea', excellent freshly made chicken curry and rice to order, and creaky plumbing. Some people will love it, others hate it, but you can't be indifferent to Laurie's. }} * {{sleep | name=N.Home Stay | alt= | url=http://www.wix.com/shibabfreelancer/nhomestay | email=nguesthouse.agra@gmail.com | address=15 Ajanta Colony, Vibhav Nagar | lat=27.157487 | long=78.035035 | directions= | phone=+91 969-0107860, +91 989-7444410 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 | price=Single air-con room [June 2012]: ₹1199 & Double air-con room [June 2012]: ₹1499 | content=A family owned, operated guest house in a peaceful and quite colony away from the city traffic and pollution. Free parking, 24hr free Wi-Fi, cable TV, all day water supply and accessible roof top. }} * {{sleep | name=9 star hotel | alt= | url=http://9starhotel.com/ | email=harshvardhan@9starhotel.com | address=18{{!}}159{{!}}A{{!}}4A-4B,M.P Pura Taj Ganj,Opp Kailash Cinema,Purani Mandi Crossing,Fatehabad Road. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91-8476887609, +91-9837159434 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹3000-₹3700 | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Rajmahal hotel | url= | email= | address=Shilpgram , vip road (eastern gate),282010, agra | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=from ₹3500 to ₹5500 for couple | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content= 9&nbsp;km from agra airport. You will also get a nice view of Taj Mahal, which is 3 km away. }} ===Splurge=== Thanks to heavy competition, Agra's five-star hotels are pretty good value compared to most other cities in India. * {{sleep | name=ITC Mughal | alt= | url=http://www.itchotels.in/Hotels/itcmughal.aspx | email= | address=Taj Ganj | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91-562-4021700 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double Room Prices [June 2012]: from ₹4,845 to ₹100,000. Taxes not included. | content=Formerly the ''Sheraton Mughal'', this is one of Agra's top hotels, with views of the Taj from the roof viewing pavilion. Large pool. The hotel's age is starting to show, but the rooms are in fine shape. Popular with tour groups. }} * {{sleep | name=Oberoi Amarvilas | url=http://www.oberoiamarvilas.com | email= | address=Taj East Gate Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+91 562 2231515 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Double Rooms Prices [June 2012]: from ₹21,000₹ to ₹41,000 Breakfast (₹2,000) & taxes not included | checkin= | checkout= | content=The best (and most expensive) hotel in Agra. It is consistently rated among the top 10 hotels in Asia. }} * {{sleep | name=The Trident Agra | alt= | url=http://www.tridenthotels.com/hotels-in-agra/ | email= | address=Fathebad Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 562 2331818 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms from US$89 | content=Formerly the "Trident Hilton", this hotel is located more farther away from the Taj, but is located near the TDI Mall. }} ==Stay Safe== * Don't leave cash or any valuables in the hotel room. Cross check all hotel, restaurant and lounge bills for errors. * Never pay anyone for anything upfront, including taxi drivers. * Beware of [[pickpockets]]. * If you decide to purchase anything, beware that most items are cheap replicas of original items and not likely to last long. * During the winter season, the weather of Agra is unpredictable and temperature may go to the freezing point; be well prepared. * Some unscrupulous dealers of carpets use the classic 'bait and switch' to rob you of your hard earned money. If you buy something, insist on carrying it yourself else what arrives in the post might not be what you bargained for. A carpet shop named 'Kanu carpets' is particularly infamous for this – it would be prudent to stray clear of shady looking establishments. ==Connect== [[File:SikriComplex.JPG|thumb|Farehpur Sikri Complex]] Agra comes under Uttar Pradesh (west) circle as per TRAI. '''[http://www.upw.bsnl.co.in/ BSNL]''' and '''[http://airtel.in/level2_t7.aspx?path=1%2f105 Airtel]''' are the two main providers of terrestrial telephone lines in Agra, while [http://www.bsnl.in BSNL], [http://airtel.in AirTel], [http://www.vodafone.in Vodafone] and [http://www.ideacellular.com/ Idea] provide GSM (triband) and [http://www.rcom.co.in Reliance] and [http://www.tataindicom.com/ Tata] provide CDMA services. ===Internet=== There are several Internet cafés for sending email or uploading digital photos. * '''[http://www.relianceworld.in Reliance World]''' has broadband connectivity at many locations across the city. * '''[http://www.iway.com/ Sify Iway]''' also offers broadband connectivity at different locations spread all over the city. Many cheap café's, such as the Taj Café, offer free Wi-Fi. ==Go next== [[File:BulandDarwaza.JPG|thumb|Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri]] [[File:SikriMosque.JPG|thumb|Mosque in Fatehpur Sikri]] * '''[[Bharatpur]]''' is about 56&nbsp;km from Agra and houses the famous bird sanctuary in which you can see thousands of rare birds including '''Siberian Crane'''. The Lohagarh Fort remained invincible despite several attacks by the British. Just 32&nbsp;km from Bharatpur is the Deeg Palace. This strong and massive fort was the summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur and has many palaces and gardens. * '''Fatehpur Sikri''' ghost city is a UNESCO world heritage site about 40km from Agra. Built in the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, the "City of Victory" was the capital of the Mughal Empire for a brief decade and was abandoned in 1586 due to inadequate local water supplies and proximity to the Rajputana areas in the North-West, which were increasingly in turmoil. It includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid. Full of well preserved palaces and courtyards, it is a must see for anyone visiting Agra. In order to get a full idea of this site it is better to take a guide (₹300 for 2h for its free entry part) or have a good printed guide. Entry to the site (even to the yard) is only without wearing footwear. * '''[[Mathura]]''' is said to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. There are many beautiful temples in Mathura, including the one built at Shri Krishna's birthplace. * '''[[Nandgaon]]''' was the home of Shri Krishna`s foster father, Nand. On the top of the hill is the spacious temple of Nand Rai, built by the Hat ruler Roop Singh. The other temples here are dedicated to Narsingha, Gopinath, Nritya Gopal, Girdhari, Nand Nandan, and Yasodha Nandan, which is located half way up the hill. Nandgaon springs into action every year around March for the festival of Holi, when many a tourist flock to the city for the famous "lath mar holi". * '''National Chambal Sanctuary''', (70&nbsp;km away) is a natural sanctuary and the home of the endangered Indian ''gharial'' (a relative of the crocodile) and of the Ganges River Dolphin (also endangered). * '''[[Vrindavan]]''' is also a religious place around 50&nbsp;km from Agra, and quite close to [[Mathura]]. There are many temples here devoted to lord Krishna, a few of the more famous of which are Banke Bihari and the Iskcon Temple. '''Note:''' Do not rely on private luxury buses and travel agencies as they are very expensive and may drop you to your destination late. They'll also tell you that the bus is direct to the destination but in reality it's not. {{geo|27.18|78.02}} {{IsPartOf|Doab}} {{usablecity}} [[WikiPedia:Agra]] [[Commons:Category:Agra]] jx7cka6mt8lo12wvpl08aor8e43nhgm 0 139546 2730385 2725069 2015-02-15T16:49:20Z Delusion23 75608 [[:d:Q794643]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|unesco=yes}} [[File:1997 278-13 Sahara Niger.jpg|300px|thumbnail|View from Sahara to the Aïr Mountains]] '''Air and Ténéré Natural Reserve''' is in [[Northern Niger]]. Made up of a part of the Aïr Mountains and the Ténéré desert, it's Africa's largest protected area and [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. ==Understand== ===History=== The park was founded in 1988 and listed by UNESCO in 1991, but it has been listed as a ''world heritage site in danger'' since 1992. ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== An important part of the park is the addax sanctuary, where the critically endangered white antelope (Addax nasomaculatus) lives. The park is also designated an Important Bird Area by Birdlife International. ===Climate=== ==Get in== [[Agadez]], about 100km to the south, is the nearest major city. ==Fees/Permits== ==Get around== [[File:Tenere Air park map.png|Map of the park]] ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Northern Niger}} {{outlinepark}} {{geo|19.53|9.60}} [[Wikipedia:Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve]] eaxotp8ritk45ur1z3zl34sx1dal058 0 472 2956745 2885699 2016-03-13T01:18:10Z Wrh2 229 wikilink [[whale watching]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Akureyr2i.jpg}} '''[http://www.visitakureyri.is/en Akureyri]''', with a population of around 18,000, is the largest town in [[Iceland]] outside the [[Southwest Iceland|Southwest region]], and the unofficial capital of [[North Iceland]]. == Understand == === Climate === {{Climate | units = Metric | janhigh = -2.2 | febhigh = -1.5 | marhigh = -1.3 | aprhigh = 1.6 | mayhigh = 5.5 | junhigh = 9.1 | julhigh = 10.5 | aughigh = 10 | sephigh = 6.3 | octhigh = 3.0 | novhigh = -0.4 | dechigh = -1.9 | janlow = -5.5 | feblow = -4.7 | marlow = -4.2 | aprlow = -1.5 | maylow = 2.3 | junlow = 6.0 | jullow = 7.5 | auglow = 7.1 | seplow = 3.5 | octlow = 0.4 | novlow = -3.5 | declow = -5.1 | janprecip = 55.2 | febprecip = 42.5 | marprecip = 43.3 | aprprecip = 29.2 | mayprecip = 19.3 | junprecip = 28.2 | julprecip = 33.0 | augprecip = 34.1 | sepprecip = 39.1 | octprecip = 58.0 | novprecip = 54.2 | decprecip = 52.8 | description = Averages 1961-1990, data from the World Meteorological Organisation. Up to date weather information from the [http://en.vedur.is/ Icelandic Meteorological Office ]. }} The weather in Akureyri and in Northern Iceland in general is often colder than in the capital, [[Reykjavík]]. Snow begins to fall earlier in Akureyri than in Reykjavík. As in the whole country the weather is unpredictable. January is the coldest month. Snow is very common in December to February, 80-85% of the days in those months have some snow coverage. Sunshine hours in Akureyri are fewer than in its surroundings due to its location between two mountains to the east and west. These mountains also make winds blow frequently to the north and south. ==Get in== [[Image:2008-05-18 14 57 08 Iceland-Akureyri.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Akureyri Airport viewed from [[Route 1-Ring Road|the Ring road]]]] ===By car or bus=== The city is linked to the rest of Iceland via the [[Route 1-Ring Road|Ring Road]], the highway that circles the island along the coastline. Buses between [[Reykjavík]] and Akureyri are operated by Sterna [http://www.sterna.is], while buses from [[Egilsstaðir]] and various other towns to the east of Akureyri are operated by SBA [http://www.english.sba.is/]. ===By plane=== Akureyri has an airport with flights to and from [[Reykjavík]] Airport on domestic carrier Air Iceland [http://www.airiceland.is] several times a day. Air Iceland also has flights from Akureyri to three smaller villages: [[Grímsey]] (a small island to the north of Iceland, on the arctic circle), [[Þórshöfn]] (in the northeast on Langanes peninsula) and [[Vopnafjörður]] (the northernmost fjord in [[East Iceland]]). The airport is about 3.5 kilometers from the city center. Don't let the lack of a sidewalk at the airport's driveway intimidate you, there is a sidewalk next to the public road. Alternatively, take a taxi, and expect to pay about 1900 kr. to the city center. There are no busses serving the airport. ==Get around== [[Image:2005-05-26 Akureyri 01.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Waterfront]] Being Iceland's northern capital doesn't mean Akureyri is a huge metropolis. Although it can get a bit hilly leaving the waterline, walking distances are reasonable for a fit traveller. Akureyri has a public bus system, called '''[http://www.visitakureyri.is/en/transport/city-bus-free-of-charge SVA]''', which is free for all. The buses are not very frequent, each line has a bus every hour or so. The buses stop running at 11pm on weekdays and only run between 12 and 6pm on weekends and holidays, but when they're free why complain? '''[http://www.bso.is/ BSÓ]''' is the only taxi company in town, and they have a taxi rank in the city center. For those who prefer to cycle, it's possible to rent a bicycle at the souvenir shop ''The Viking'' in Hafnarstræti (tel.: +354 461 5551). The price is 1000 kr. for 6 hours, or 1800 kr. for the day. ==See== [[File:Church and rainbow in Akureyri.jpg|thumb|Akureyrarkirkja and rainbow in Akureyri]] Akureyri is a very picturesque town with its location by a scenic fjord, eclectic building styles and streets winding their way through gorges. Spend some time walking around the city center, see the impressive church and check out '''Listagilið''' (literally: "the art canyon"), home to a number of arts and crafts galleries and shops. The tranquil municipal botanical garden, '''[http://www.lystigardur.akureyri.is/ Lystigarðurinn]''', is worth visiting, as are the several small museums dotted around town. Be sure to visit '''Nonnahús''', childhood home of author Jón "Nonni" Sveinsson, as well as '''Sigurhæðir''' and '''Davíðshús''', the former homes of poets Matthías Jochumsson and Davíð Stefánsson. Admission is 1200 kr. for adults, or get a day's pass that also includes access to '''Minjasafnið á Akureyri''' (Akureyri Museum) and '''Gamli bærinn Laufás''' (Old Turfhouse Laufás) for 2000 kr. Better yet, a year's pass for all five costs only 3000 kr. and will allow you to visit everything at your leisure. You can visit Akureyri all year around. There is always a lot to see. ==Do== *{{do | name=Akureyri Drama Society | alt=Leikfélag Akureyrar | url=http://www.leikfelag.is | email= | address=Strandgata 12 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+354 460 0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only professional theatre in Iceland outside of Reykjavík. }} *{{do | name=Akureyri Swimming Pool | alt=Sundlaug Akureyrar | url= | email= | address=Þingvallastræti 21 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+354 461 4455 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=28 228 May-1 September: 6:45AM-9PM M-F, 8AM-7:39PM Sa-Su; 2 September-27 May: 6:45AM-9PM M-F, 10AM-6:30PM Sa-Su | price=450 kr. | content=A recently renovated and expanded pool. Two pools for swimming, several hot tubs, a water slide and a children's pool. Close to the city center. }} *{{do | name=Hof | url=http://www.menningarhus.is | email= | address=Strandgata 12 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+354 450 1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Akureyri's new house of culture, home to the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra (Sinfóníuhljómsveit Norðurlands) [http://sinfonianord.is/] and regularly host to other performances. }} * {{do | name=Skautafelag Akureyrar | alt= | url=http://www.sasport.is/is/forsida | email=skautahollin@sasport.is | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+354 461 2440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Indoor ice rink (hockey, figure skating and curling) }} * {{do | name=Græni hatturinn | url=http://graenihatturinn.is/ | email=haukur@graenihatturinn.is | address=Hafnarstræti 96 | phone=+354 461 4646 or +354 864 5758 | content=Night club, live music }} * {{do | name=Borgarbíó | url=http://www.borgarbio.is | address=Hólabraut 12 | phone=+354 462 2602 | content=Cinema, keep an eye open for Icelandic movies such as ''Hrútar''! }} * {{do | name=SAMbíó | url=http://www.sambio.is/ | email=akureyri@samfilm.is | address=Ráðhústorg 8 | phone=+354 575 8900 | content=Another cinema. }} * {{do | name=Flugsafn Íslands | alt=Icelandic Aviation Museum | url=http://flugsafn.is/ | address=Akureyri Airport | phone=+354 461 4400 | hours=11:00 to 17:00 from 1st of June to 30th of September | content=Aviation museum, located right next to the airport. }} * {{do | name=Iðnaðarsafnið | alt=Industrial Museum | url=http://idnadarsafnid.is/ | email=idnadarsafnid@idnadarsafnid.is | address=Krókeyri | phone=+354 462 3600 or +354 897 0206 | hours=10:00 to 17:00 from 1st of June to 14th of September | price=1000 kr. (adults, 18+); free (17 and younger) | content= }} * {{do | name=Ambassador Whale Watching | url=http://ambassador.is/ | email=info@ambassador.is | address=Torfunefsbryggja | phone=+354 462 6800 | price=10990 to 17990 kr. (adult) depending on tour, children 50% off, children under 7 free | content=Whale watching, midnight sun cruises (summer), northern lights cruises (winter). }} You can also visit nearby farms, go horseback riding, etc. For more information and booking, visit '''Hof Cultural Center''' (see above) or '''Saga Travel''' (Kaupvangsstræti 4, +354 558 8888, sagatravel@sagatravel.is). ==Buy== '''Hafnarstræti''', in the city center, is Akureyri's main shopping street. Shops there include a 10-11 convenience store, an Eymundsson book store with a café, several souvenir shops and the curiosity shop Frúin í Hamborg. For local art and design, head to '''Grófargil''', colliqually known as '''Listagil''' (“art canyon”). It's a steep canyon by the street Kaupvangsstræti and home to several studios, galleries and shops. A small shopping mall, called '''[http://www.glerartorg.is Glerártorg]''', is a short distance north of the city center. You'll find a Nettó supermarket there, among other things. There is also a '''Bónus''' supermarket nearby, just a little further north along Glerágata/Hörgárbraut. A '''Hagkaup''' supermarket can be found near the harbor, at Hjalteyrargata. ==Eat== *{{eat | name = Nætursalan | alt = | url = | email = | address = Strandgata 6 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +354 462 4020 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= march 2015 | content = MacGratsky hamburger shop. }} *{{eat | name = Dominos Pizza | alt = | url = http://www.dominos.is | email = | address = Undirhlíð 1 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +354 581 2345 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= march 2015 | content = World's northernmost dominos pizza. }} *{{eat | name = Rub23 | alt = | url = | email = | address = Kaupvangsstræti 6 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +354 462 2223 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= march 2015 | content = Fish restaurant }} *{{eat | name = Indian Curry Hut | alt = | url = | email = | address = Hafnarstræti 100b | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +354 461 4242 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= march 2015 | content = Indian curry resturant }} * {{eat | name = Hamborgarfabrikkan | alt = The Hamburger Factory | url = http://fabrikkan.is/ | address = Hafnarstræti 87 | phone = +354 575 7575 | content = Icelandic hamburgers }} If you just want a quick snack, there's a hot dog stand on Hafnarstræti, opposite The Viking (souvenir store). Do as the Icelanders do and ask for ''eina með öllu'': one with everything. While you're in Akureyri, also be sure to get ice cream from '''Brynja''' (Aðalstræti 3, +354 462 4478, brynjaehf@simnet.is). You'll never want to eat other ice cream again. ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name = Strikið | alt = | url = | email = | address = Skipagata 14 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +354 462 7100 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= march 2015 | content = High quality restaurant with an good chocolate cake. Mostly fish and lobster on the menu. }} * {{eat | name = Greifinn | url = http://www.greifinn.is/ | address = Glerárgata 20 | phone = +354 460 1600 | hours = 11:30-22:30 (Sun-Thu), 11:30-23:30 (Fri+Sat) | content = Famous for its pizza, but everything on the menu's worth trying. }} ==Drink== A nice bar is across the street from the main movie theater. It seems that people in the city enjoy an 'early' movie theater around 8pm or so, and, as customary in Iceland, go clubbing/barhopping after midnight. However, the clubs close at 1AM, at least during the weekdays. A strange wheel-of-fortune with shots, beer, and nothing, is there, for 1500 kr. ==Sleep== There are many guesthouses more inland immediately away from the city center. They double as residences for college students, but they are the cheapest lodging you'll find, at around 8000 Kr double and 5000 single. *{{sleep | name = Hostelling International | alt = | url = http://www.hostel.is | email = | address = | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= April 2015 | content = Dorms from 2900 kr. }} *{{sleep | name = Gista | alt = | url = http://www.gista.is | email = | address = Gránufélagsgata 43 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +354 694 4314 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= March 2015 | content = Company that rents out apartments. }} *{{sleep | name = Hotel Kea | alt = | url = http://www.keahotels.is | email = | address = Hafnarstræti 87-89 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +354 694 4314 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Around 15000 kr. in the winter and 30000 kr. in the summer. | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= | content = Hotel in Akureyri centrum. }} * {{sleep | name = Icelandair Hotel Akureyri | url = http://www.icelandairhotels.com/en/hotels/akureyri | email = akureyri@icehotels.is | address = Þingvallastraeti 23 | phone = +354 444 4000 (booking), +354 518 1000 (hotel) | fax = +354 444 4001 }} * {{sleep | name = Akureyri Backpackers | url = http://www.akureyribackpackers.com/ | email = akureyri@backpackers.is | address = Hafnarstræti 98 | phone = +354 571 9050 | content = Rooms, showers, guest kitchen, lockers, washers/dryers, bar/restaurant, hangout, and more. }} ==Connect== Akureyri has good mobile phone coverage (including 3G). Wi-fi internet is often available at cafés or hotels. Here are additional internet access options: *{{do | name=Akureyri Hotspot (RP Media) | url=http://www.akureyrihotspot.is/splash | email= | address=Akureyri, Iceland | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+354 490 4901 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Starting under €2 | content=City wide internet hotspot service. Service planned for campgrounds. Free web access to tourist guide, car/hotel bookings. Vouchers for full access can be bought on site or with local partners. }} *{{do | name=Municipal Library of Akureyri | alt=Amtsbókasafnið | url=http://www.akureyri.is/amtsbokasafn/english | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Cheap Internet connections are available here for 300 kr./hour. }} *{{do | name=FAB Tourist Center | url=http://www.fabtravel.is | email= | address=Strandgata 49 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+354 820 0980 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:30-23:00 | price= | content=Internet access, wireless hotspot, VAT refund, currency exchange, information center, café and ticket sales for FAB Travel tours. }} ==Go next== [[Image:2008-05-21 12 37 01 Iceland-Skútustaðir.jpg|right|thumb|Pseudocraters in Mývatn with the volcano Vindbelgjarfjall in the background|250px]] Akureyri is a good base to explore some of the more remote areas of Iceland, such as [[Mývatn]]. Several buses run mostly hourly from the city centre to other important places like the airport and neighboring settlements and bus tours are available which take you to see the enormous crater of Víti, and Goðafoss (waterfall of the gods). Akureyri is fairly close to [[Húsavík]], which has several [[whale watching]] tour operators, and [[Dalvík]], from where you'll be able to catch a ferry to the island of [[Grímsey]], Iceland's northernmost inhabitated island, situated right on the Arctic Circle. *Akureyri to Myvatn (1h30m) 2400 kr. / €16 *Akureyri to Egilsstadir (3h30m) 7600 kr. / €51 {{routebox| image1=ISL_1.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Reykjavik]] | minorl1=[[Blönduós]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Egilsstaðir]] | minorr1=[[Reykjahlíð]] }} {{geo|65.6833|-18.1000}} {{IsPartOf|North Iceland}} {{usablecity}} [[WikiPedia:Akureyri]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/Iceland/Localities/Akureyri/]] [[Commons:Akureyri]] 65523zjvuhq4011308oggzepsrvbgz7 0 781 2960870 2960869 2016-03-20T14:47:40Z 70.81.55.44 /* Talk */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Alor Archipelago''' is an island group in [[Nusa Tenggara]], [[Indonesia]]. ==Cities== *'''Kalabahi''' &mdash; the only town in the archipelago, on Alor Island ==Other destinations== ==Understand== Previously well off-the-beaten-path, more and more adventurous travellers are discovering the delights of this remote island group. The key attractions are water-based, including world-class diving and fishing. Alor has 40 pristine diving sites, but to date, few foreign tourists have visited them. ===Orientation=== The archipelago consists of the following main islands: *Alor - the largest island in the archipelago which is located at its eastern end. The vast majority of the infrastructure of the archipelago is either based here or run from here. *Pantar *Kepa *Buaya *Ternate (not to be confused with another island called [[Ternate]], which is in [[Maluku]]) *Pura *Tereweng ==Talk== The majority of Alornese speak [[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]], along with local languages. A few young people may understand English. Some elderly people may speak Dutch. ==Get in== ===By plane=== Kalabahi airport on Alor Island has daily flights to and from [[Kupang]] in [[West Timor]] on [http://www.transnusa.co.id/ TransNusa Air Services]. A one way ticket costs about Rp 500,000 and the journey takes 45-50 minutes. ===By boat=== The Indonesian national ferry carrier [http://www.pelni.com/ Pelni] serves [[Kalabahi]] from many points in eastern Indonesia. Two ferries have scheduled stops here: [http://www.pelni.com/pelni_awu_schedule.htm MV Awu] and [http://www.pelni.com/pelni_sirimau_schedule.htm KM Sirimau]. The distances involved are huge, so be prepared for long journeys and frequent delays. ==Get around== You can hire a motorcycle for about Rp 100,000 / 12 hours to go around the island. There are small minibuses to around Kalabahi, but their schedule is unpredictable. ==See== ===Itineraries=== [[Beachcombing]]: Mali beach, Maimol beach and Batu Putih beach for a relaxed swimming. Sebanjar beach is good for snorkelling. Diving : Comet Bay, Pearl Garden, Kepa Island and Sea Garden along Ternate island, Pura island and Pantar strait are good spots for experienced divers, but the under water current is strong. Drift diving is also suggested. See traditional houses and people custom in Takpala village about 45 minutes from Kalabahi by car/motorbike. They will show you their customs, clothes and houses as well their traditional dances. See natural hot spring in Tutti near Bukapiting sub-district. === Mt. Sirung === '''Mt. Sirung''' (or Gunung Sirung in Indonesian) (862 m) is one of the less visited volcanoes of Indonesia, but one of the most fascinating. It is the second youngest (see footnote) and north-easternmost of a chain of volcanoes extending from the south-western tip of Pantar Island north-east to Beang Bay. The volcanic chain is about 14 km long. Mt. Sirung is the only active volcano of the range. The latest eruptions occurred in the years 2012, 2004 and 1934. Mt. Sirung is a lava dome truncated on its eastern side by a 2 km wide caldera. The other, older volcanoes are overgrown with vegetation. So is Gunung Delaki (1,372 m), the highest mountain of the range and of Pantar Island, located south-west of Mt. Sirung. The hike from Beang up to the crater rim is an easy 4 or 6 hours' walk-up (the time depends on the route), mostly through beautiful eucalypt savanna. From the crater rim to the top, it is another 2 to 3 hours' climb in pathless terrain. From Beang, there are two routes to the crater of Mt. Sirung: one via Darang/Howang (Route 1), and one via Kakamauta (Route 2). '''Route 1:''' Starting from Beang, take the trail heading south to the tiny village of Darang, where you will arrive in about 45 minutes. In Darang, the houses still have grass-thatched roofs. From Darang, a trail leads up the steep eastern slope of the volcano to the crater rim. Walking time is 3 hours. From where you arrive at the rim, you can head north-west, around the north-eastern side of the crater, to the canyon where the trail from Kaukamauta comes up. '''Route 2:''' Starting from Beang, take the trail leading uphill to the village of Kakamauta. The trailhead is just behind the houses in the centre of Beang. The path will give you a stunning view of Beang Bay and take you through savanna woodland with lontar palms and eucalyptus trees. Shortly before you arrive at Kakamauta, you will pass small cashew plantations. From Beang to Kakamauta, it is a 2.5 to 3 hours' hike. Where the path forks below an open, grassy slope about half way up, take the left branch. Having arrived in Kakamauta, follow the main street through the village, passing the church and the mayor's office on your left, and the football ground on your right, until you get to a T-junction. Turn left and leave the village on the dirt road leading south-west. After about 15 minutes, branch off to the left (south) onto a narrow path leading through high grass. There is no signpost and the beginning of the path is hidden in the grass 1 to 2 metres above the road. You will find it near a couple of dried-up trees on your left. Now follow the trail up to the crater of Mt. Sirung. It is an easy hike of another 1.5 to 2 hours. The first section will take you through eucalypt savanna. Then the vegetation diminishes owing to the rain of ash that fell on the upper slopes of the volcano during the eruptions of the past decades. Keep walking on the ridge above the canyon that leads to the crater rim. It is not dangerous in dry conditions. Finally, descend into the canyon and follow it upwards (the bottom of the canyon is almost even). Soon you will arrive at the huge crater. Inside the crater there is a large sulphurous crater lake and several active steam vents. It is possible to descend into the crater, but you are not allowed to do so all the year round. The locals say you must not enter the crater from June to September, because, if you did, Mt. Sirung could erupt and destroy the cashew harvest. Similarly, you must not go down into the crater from December to April, because at that time of the year it would endanger the rice harvest. So you can do it in October, November and May only. There is no trail to the summit of Mt. Sirung. In order to get to the summit (after visiting the crater), go back down through the canyon until you can climb the ridge on your left (to the west), and then work your way up on the tops of the ridges and in the ravines. It will take you another 1 to 2 hours. The route leading from the summit of Mt. Sirung to the summit of neighbouring Mt. Delaki is an easy one (2 to 3 hours). Locals go up there to hunt deer with bow and arrow. From the top of Mt. Delaki you can go down to the village of Koliabang on the west coast of Pantar (3 to 4 hours), and then on to Puntaru, the village of the Pasir Tiga Warna ("The Sands of Three Colours"). About 5 km north-west of Mt. Sirung, you can observe how a new volcano is "born" - the Koralau: on a small, featureless hill, a gas eruption occurred for the first time in February 2011, burned the grass in the surroundings, and created a small crater of only about 10 metres in diameter. ==Do== *Scuba diving *Snorkeling *Beach combing *Visiting traditional villages *Buying Ikat weaving from the weavers *Wear traditional costumes in the Dekranasda to get your picture taken *Trekking to Mt. Sirung and Mainang waterfall *Visit the sacred hot spring in Tutti ==Eat== Try the grilled fish in Reklamasi food court that open in the evening. These fish are usually caught fresh by the local fishermen. Try to buy the traditional cookies - Kue Rambut - that are sold in the traditional market and supermarket You might want to eat ''jagung titi dan kenari'' (crushed corn flakes and canary bean) that is sold in both traditional markets and supermarkets. Try the jagung titi that are sold in Jonathan Bakery near the old market for a ready-to-eat snack. Kaleso (a cooked rice cake) is also worth trying. Its plain taste can be enhanced by side dishes with grilled fish. ==Drink== Distilled sopi, a local fermented palm sugar alcoholic drink, is a must to try. ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{geo|-8.25|124.75}} {{IsPartOf|Nusa Tenggara}} {{outlineregion}} [[WikiPedia:Alor Archipelago]] f0xmi8iest52upi8v9r4oq0h6srandp 0 1277 2956640 2913336 2016-03-12T21:37:50Z Wrh2 229 /* By car */ wikilink [[Interstate 5]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|AVBanner.jpg|caption=Panorama of Antelope Valley, California}} '''Antelope Valley''' in [[Southern California]] is a region in the north end of [[Los Angeles|Los Angeles County]] and eastern [[Kern County]]. ==Regions== * [[Kern County]] – Northern portion of the Antelope Valley, including Mojave, Rosamond and most of Edwards Air Force Base * [[Los Angeles|Los Angeles County]] – Southern portion of the Valley, including major population centers of Lancaster, Palmdale and Quartz Hill ==Cities== * '''California City''' * '''[[Lancaster (California)|Lancaster]]''' - Lancaster provides extensive services for travelers, as well as the whimsical "Musical Road", a recreation of a road built in Lancaster for a Honda commercial that has grooves cut into it that generate an approximation of the William Tell Overture when a car passes over them. * '''[[Palmdale]]''' - In 1962 Palmdale became the first city in the Antelope Valley to incorporate, and today it is home to over 150,000 people. While it lacks exciting tourist destinations, the town does offer a vast number of hotels, restaurants and other services for travelers. ==Towns== * '''Antelope Acres''' * '''Boron''' * '''Del Sur''' * '''Edwards''' * '''Elizabeth Lake''' * '''Gorman''' * '''Kramer Junction''' * '''Lake Hughes''' * '''Lake Los Angeles''' * '''Leona Valley''' * '''Littlerock''' * '''Llano''' * '''[[Mojave]]''' - Mojave is a hotbed of aerospace activity, with the Mojave Spaceport the headquarters of Scaled Composites, the first private company to launch a human into space. Edwards Air Force base, a landing site for the space shuttle and a center for the development of experimental aircraft, is located adjacent to the town. * '''Neenach''' * '''North Edwards''' * '''Pearblossom''' * '''Quartz Hill''' * '''[[Rosamond]]''' - Rosamond is primarily a bedroom community in the desert of the Antelope Valley, although it does have food and lodging options for tourists, and is home to a non-profit center dedicated to feline protection where visitors can see cats ranging in size from the tiny fishing cat up to the Siberian tiger. ==Other destinations== ==Understand== The Antelope Valley is an arid plateau located between the Tehachapi and San Gabriel Mountains. It enjoys clear air and strong winds, and fantastic visibility. While not everyone will appreciate the rugged beauty of the desert and the rugged mountains nearby, others find the scenery spectacular. Dotting the landscape are the Antelope Valley's trademark Joshua Trees, which only grow in the Mojave Desert. The Antelope Valley began as a community nearly a century ago. Its original industries were agriculture and mining, and those persist to this day with boron and copper mining going on in the northern hills and carrots and onions growing in the outlying areas. However, the region is now dominated by the aerospace industry, with the core work being done in and around either Air Force Plant 42 or Edwards Air Force Base. Economically, the area is dominated by its two largest cities, Palmdale and Lancaster. Between the two cities, a population of over 500,000 people call the Antelope Valley home. Roughly half of the breadwinners in the area commute to jobs closer to the nearby urban center of Los Angeles, but the others work near where they live. Attracted by affordable housing, clean air, and freedom from the crowding and congestion of the big city, the residents of the Antelope Valley (or "A.V." to the locals) also boast proximity to some interesting local attractions. ==Talk== English is the dominant language; in some neighborhoods Spanish is spoken but an English speaker is usually easy to find there. ==Get in== ===By plane=== Although there is a large regional airport in the Antelope Valley ('''Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)''') there is no currently-scheduled commercial air service available. Charter flights are available at '''General William J. Fox Field (WJF)''' located three miles northwest of Lancaster. The nearest regional airport is '''Bob Hope Airport (BUR)''' in Burbank, just 50 minutes south of Palmdale by freeway, and is served by all major domestic carriers. There are several other major airports around Southern California within driving distance of the Antelope Valley. Listed driving times to Palmdale are ideal and can vary greatly depending on traffic. '''[[Los Angeles International Airport]] ({{IATA|LAX}})''' (1hr 15 min) has the most flight options and is relatively the cheapest way to go, but the traffic is usually heavy. '''Ontario International Airport ({{IATA|ONT}})''' (1 hr 30 min) is usually a good alternative, but doesn't have as many flight options as LAX and occasionally has poor traffic conditions. '''Bakersfield Meadows Field ({{IATA|BFL}})''' (1 hr 45 min) has a better traffic situation but fewer flight options and is usually more expensive. Two other smaller airports include '''Long Beach Municipal Airport ({{IATA|LGB}})''' (1 hr 45 min) and '''John Wayne International ({{IATA|SNA}})''' (1 hr 40 min). ===By train=== Direct rail service to the Antelope Valley is provided by [http://www.metrolinktrains.com/ Metrolink]. The Antelope Valley Line begins at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles and runs many times daily. There are two stops in the valley: the Palmdale Transportation Center, which is the area's principal transit hub, and Lancaster, which is the end of the line. [http://www.amtrak.com/ Amtrak] also serves the Antelope Valley, but not by train directly. Travelers coming from the north have two options. If you're riding one of the coast trains (''Pacific Surfliner'' or ''Coast Starlight''), you can transfer to Metrolink at Union Station in Los Angeles. If you ride the ''San Joaquin'' through the central valley to Bakersfield, you must transfer to the Amtrak Thruway Bus service to reach the Lancaster and Palmdale Metrolink stations. Passengers coming from Chicago on the ''Southwest Chief'' can exit at Victorville and use the Thruway Bus service to Lancaster and Palmdale. ===By bus=== The Antelope Valley is served by one national bus service: [http://www.greyhound.com/ Greyhound Bus]. The Greyhound Bus station is located at the Palmdale Metrolink transportation hub. Regional bus service is also available through the [http://www.avta.com/ Antelope Valley Transit Authority]. AVTA buses run each day between the Antelope Valley and downtown Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, and the San Fernando Valley. Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach is provided between [[Bakersfield]] and the Antelope Valley. Coaches through Boron continue on to [[Barstow]] and [[Las Vegas]], while coaches through Lancaster and Palmdale continue on to [[Victorville]]. ===By car=== The main freeway into the Antelope Valley from the Los Angeles area is California State Route 14 called the Antelope Valley Freeway. It begins between the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys where it splits from [[Interstate 5]] and passes through the San Gabriel Mountains offering some beautiful views of mountain valleys and spectacular rock formations at Vasquez Rocks. CA-138 brings drivers to the Antelope Valley from San Bernardino after it splits from Interstate 15. This beautiful drive takes you through Cajon Pass and the Angeles National Forest. This route gives some long views of the entire Antelope Valley as it descends along the north face of the San Gabriel Mountains, passing Phelan and Pinion Hills. The town of Mojave acts as a gateway to the north end of the Antelope Valley where drivers coming from the east, north and west all meet to access the Antelope Valley freeway. From the north, the Antelope Valley Freeway extends all the way to Inyokern where it joins with US-395. Travellers coming from Reno, Nevada and [[Yosemite National Park]] come down this route. Highway 58 from Bakersfield brings travellers from California's San Joaquin Valley through the Tehachapi Mountains and a forest of wind turbines that cover the mountainsides while generating electricity for Southern California. Highway 58 from Barstow brings travellers from Las Vegas, Nevada past the borax mines at Boron and along the northern edge of Edward Air Force Base through long stretches of open Mojave Desert. Two other scenic routes into the valley come from Interstate 5 at Gorman, using CA-138 (for those coming from Bakersfield who want to drive the scenic Grapevine), and from Victorville along CA-18, also called Palmdale Road, which joins CA-138 coming from San Bernardino. ==Get around== The street system of the Antelope Valley is a grid oriented to the compass points, although there are some exceptions. Major east-west streets are given English alphabet names while major north-south streets are given number names. The alphabetic streets begin where Kern and Los Angeles counties meet north of Lancaster. Avenue A runs along the county line. One mile south is Avenue B, then Avenue C, and so on to Avenue T south of Palmdale where the grid system ends because of the San Gabriel Mountains. There are also minor streets using letter-number combinations (Avenue J-4 or Avenue P-8). These streets are spaced at 1/16th mile increments. The north-south streets have a point of origin called Division Street. Each street divisible by 10 is one mile farther from Division Street, both to the east and west (10th Street is one mile from Division Street, 20th Street is two miles from Division Street). Between these streets are minor streets spaced 1/10th of a mile apart and named incrementally (11th Street, 12th Street, etc.). Location of the street either east or west of Division Street is part of the street name, which means there are often two streets named similarly (10th Street East and 10th Street West, for instance). Many streets have what might be “normal” names (Milling Street, Fig Avenue) that don’t relate to the major or minor grids. This can be confusing when trying to find addresses in the Valley. (Norberry Street is not near any of the letter N streets, for instance.) GPS devices can be a big help for anyone not familiar with the street and address layout of the Antelope Valley when searching for a location. ===By bus=== The Antelope Valley Transit Authority provides public transit bus service around the Antelope Valley and to connecting points in the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys. ===By train=== Train service is available between Lancaster and Palmdale as part of the Metrolink service. Metrolink also connects to the Santa Clarita Valley, then continues into Los Angeles. Trains run all day and evening long. ===By taxi=== *{{listing | name=Southland Yellow Cab Co. | url=http://www.avtoday.net/YellowCab/ | email= | address=42541 Sixth Street East, #14 | lat=34.65607 | long=-118.11953 | directions= | phone=+1 661 723-2227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{listing | name=Yellow Star Cab Co. | url=http://www.yellowstartaxi.com/ | email=info@yellowstartaxi.com | address=45326 Trevor Ave | lat=34.70663 | long=-118.13448 | directions= | phone=+1 661 945-9911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Roadside Assistance=== If you experience auto problems and find your cell phone cannot connect or the battery is low, Los Angeles County maintains an emergency call box system along all major freeways, including the Antelope Valley Freeway as part of the statewide call box system. Each call box is a yellow box attached to a pole with a large blue “Call Box” sign at the top. Inside is both a phone and a TTY keyboard which will be answered 24 hours a day. ==See== '''San Andreas Fault''': Immediately north of the intersection of Avenue "S" and the Antelope Valley Freeway is a low hill, through which the Highway 14 cuts. This is called the ''Palmdale Bulge'' and is located immediately above the San Andreas fault. Strata of rock are visible, warped and twisted in dramatic fashion by the tectonic interaction of the Pacific and North American plates. It is possible to park and hike about one-half mile through the desert to overlook the formations. Be careful and do not approach too close to the edge of the steep cutaway. '''US Air Force Plant 42''': Aircraft in flight can be seen irregularly—much of the United States' most advanced airplanes have been assembled and test-flown here. Most impressive to see in flight are the B-2 Spirit Bombers which are assembled at Air Force Plant 42, located along Sierra Highway. Other advanced aircraft such as the F-35 can be seen in test flights, as well as some older aircraft such as F-22s, T-38s, B-1s, C- and KC-135s, and even the occasional B-52 or C-5 Galaxy. A small dirt parking lot at the intersection of Avenue N and Sierra Highway affords a straight-down-the-runway look at whatever is flying that day. The SR-71 and F-117 are not seen in the skies anymore, but the frames of these and other history-making airplanes can be seen at Blackbird Park on Avenue P and 25th Street East. The Space Shuttle fleet was also built at the Rockwell International buildings once located here. Lockheed Martin's Skunkworks is located at a hangar at the western edge of the Plant 42 property, and the little skunk logo can be easily seen from Sierra Highway. '''California Aqueduct''' (formally the ''California State Water Project'') is a series of aqueducts, reservoirs, power plants and pumping stations that run the length of the state of California, a portion of which passes through the Antelope Valley along the San Gabriel Mountain foothills. There are many vantage points where the waterway can be seen. There are also many miles of bicycleways along the aqueduct. '''Wind Energy''': The Antelope Valley is home to some of the largest installations of wind farms in the world because of its abundant breezes most of the year. One major field of windmills can be seen west of Mojave in the Tehachapi Mountains where windmills of all sizes cover everything from the desert floor to the mountain ridges. * {{see | name=Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve | url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=627 | email=mojave@parks.ca.gov | address=15101 Lancaster Rd | lat=34.72482 | long=-118.39681 | directions=From Highway 14: Exit at Avenue I, drive west for 15 miles. Avenue I changes to Lancaster Road. | phone=+1 661 946-6092 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sunrise to sunset while poppies bloom | price=$10/vehicle (discounts for seniors/disabled) | content= }} * {{see | name=Prime Desert Woodland Preserve | url=http://www.cityoflancasterca.org/Index.aspx?page=764 | email= | address=43201 35th St. W. | lat=34.66758 | long=-118.19233 | directions=Corner of K-8 and 35th St. W. | phone=+1 661 723-6230 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Park: 6AM-sunset; Interpretive Center: weekends only | content=100-acre preserve with more than three miles of trails among pristine Mojave desert flora. Many types of desert inhabitants can often be seen (jackrabbits, roadrunners, lizards). }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Antelope Valley Indian Museum | url=http://avim.parks.ca.gov/ | email= | address=15701 East Avenue M | lat=34.6458 | long=-117.8496 | directions=Drive east along Avenue K to 150th St. East. Turn south to Avenue M. Turn east to entrance at 158th St. East. | phone=+1 661 946-3055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-Su 11AM-4PM | price=Adults: $3.00. Children under 12 free | content=The museum contains a collection of objects made by various indigenous peoples of California, the Great Basin, and the Southwest. }} * {{do | name=The Cat House | alt=Exotic feline breeding compound | url=http://www.cathouse-fcc.org/ | email= | address=3718 60th Street West Rosamond CA | lat=34.8739 | long=-118.2370 | directions=Take Highway 14 to Rosamond, exit Rosamond Blvd., drive west 3.5 miles, turn north on Mojave-Tropico Rd., then west on Rhyolite. | phone=+1 661 256-3332 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-4PM, closed Wednesdays. | price=$7, discounts for children, seniors | content=Stroll just feet away from jaguars, tigers, leopards and other exotic cats. Home to over 70 endangered species of feline. }} * {{do | name=Willow Springs International Raceway | url=http://www.willowspringsraceway.com/ | email=tickets@willowspringsraceway.com | address=3500 75th Street West, Rosamond, CA | lat=34.8723 | long=-118.2652 | directions=Take Highway 14 to Rosamond, exit Rosamond Blvd., turn west, drive approx. 6 miles to raceway entrance. | phone=+1 661 256-6666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Multiple courses make this a favorite location for racing fans of all interests. Check web site for specific event dates. }} ==Eat== Chain restaurants abound; if you love the Olive Garden, Outback, BJ's Brewpub, Chili's, or Appelbee's, the Antelope Valley has a lot to offer. Finer dining options are available at Tina's Ristorante in Lancaster for truly top-notch Italian food, Vincent Station south of Palmdale for steaks and seafood, and the clubhouse at the Rancho Vista golf course. ==Drink== *{{drink | name=Diamond Jim's Casino | url=http://www.diamondjimscasino.net/ | email= | address=118 20th Street West, Rosamond | lat=34.82191 | long=-118.16680 | directions=Exit Highway 14 at Avenue A | phone=+1 661 256-1400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Stay safe== Some neighborhoods, generally on the east side of Palmdale and Lancaster, are known to be high-crime areas and as with any urbanized or partially urbanized area, visitors should be aware of their surroundings and avoid suspicious individuals. Generally, however, the Antelope Valley enjoys lower rates of both violent and property crime than the rest of Los Angeles County. ==Go next== Affordable green fees can be found at several local golf courses, including Desert Aire and Lake Elizabeth. Rancho Vista and the Antelope Valley Country Club are private courses and are somewhat more expensive. Bird watchers will enjoy the proliferation of red hawks in the area, and there is an abundance of waterfowl in and around the aqueduct. At night, owls prowl the deserts looking for prey. Other local wildlife that can be seen with some frequency are desert tortoises, coyotes, a wide variety of snakes, and the occasional small black bear from the nearby mountains looking for forage. * {{listing | name=Devil's Punchbowl | url=http://www.devils-punchbowl.com/ | email= | address=28000 Devil's Punchbowl Rd. | lat=34.41387 | long=-117.85852 | directions=Highway 14, exit Avenue S, go east to 47th St. E (Highway 138), turn south. Turn south on 96th St. E to Fort Tejon Rd. Turn left, drive 4 miles to 131st St. E/Longview Rd, turn right. Drive 2.3 miles to Tumbleweed Rd., turn left, drive 0.5 mile to Devil's Punchbowl Rd. | phone=+1 661 944-2743 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Park: sunrise to sunset; Visitor Center: M closed; Tu-Su 9AM-5PM | price=Free | content=1,310 acres of nature preserve, hiking trails, and views of the Antelope Valley from the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. }} * {{listing | name=Shambala Preserve | url=http://www.shambala.org/ | email= | address=6867 Soledad Canyon Road, Acton, CA | lat=34.4412 | long=-118.2533 | directions=Take Highway 14, exit at Soledad Canyon Rd. Turn east, drive 9 miles to preserve entrance. | phone=+1 661 268-0380 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$50 | content=Actress Tippi Hendrin (''The Birds, I Heart Huckabees'') operates a preserve for large and exotic cats. Open on specific dates only—see web site for dates. No one under 18 allowed. }} {{usableregion}} {{isPartOf|Los Angeles}} [[Wikipedia:Antelope Valley]] {{geo|34.7514|-118.252|zoom=10}} s6y8wdkji9zh5cziixk351f0shqx3ff 0 1389 2889960 2889954 2015-11-14T14:04:26Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Other destinations */ Undeleted this mountain and listed it under "Other destinations". Let's put the most important or interesting mountains here, along with the names of their states and preferably some more description. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Appalachian Mountains WV Banner.jpg|caption=Blue Ridge Mountains}} The '''[http://www.nps.gov/appa/ Appalachian Mountains]''' are a system of [[North America|North American]] mountain ranges running from [[Newfoundland and Labrador]], [[Canada]] in the north to [[Alabama]], [[USA]] in the south. The highest peak in the range is Mount Mitchell, located in [[North Carolina]]. ==Regions== The range runs though the following US States and Canadian provinces. (North - South) *[[Newfoundland and Labrador]], [[Canada]] *[[Quebec]], [[Canada]] *[[Maine]], [[USA]] *[[New Hampshire]], [[USA]] *[[Vermont]], [[USA]] *[[Massachusetts]], [[USA]] *[[Connecticut]], [[USA]] *[[New York (state)|New York]], [[USA]] *[[New Jersey]], [[USA]] *[[Pennsylvania]], [[USA]] *[[Maryland]], [[USA]] *[[West Virginia]], [[USA]] *[[Virginia]], [[USA]] *[[Kentucky]], [[USA]] *[[North Carolina]], [[USA]] *[[Tennessee]], [[USA]] *[[South Carolina]], [[USA]] *[[Georgia (state)|Georgia]], [[USA]] *[[Alabama]], [[USA]] ==Cities== ==Other destinations== *Beech Mountain ==Understand== The Appalachian Mountains are a varied destination. Many visit the mountains as day visitors. Some hike all or part of the [[Appalachian Trail]], a 2,174 mile (3,499 km) hike along the main ridges of the mountain range. ===Read=== Bill Bryson's ''A Walk in the Woods'', published in 1999, offers an entertaining look at the author's attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail. ==Talk== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ===Itineraries=== *[[Appalachian Trail]] ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{geo|40.0000|-78.0000}} {{IsPartOf|North America}} {{extraregion}} [[WikiPedia:Appalachian Mountains]] eb4720tl4hqlardbnv7wyk9s37n1jwd 0 1658 2959352 2959350 2016-03-17T16:30:13Z 92.30.15.209 /* Malls & Supermarkets */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Arusha banner Mt. Meru.jpg|caption=Mt. Meru}} '''Arusha''' is a city of approximately 400,000 people in [[Northeast Tanzania]], [[East Africa]]. It is regarded as the gateway to the popular Northern Safari Circuit. [[File:Arusha Market.jpg|thumb|300px|Arusha Market]] [[File:Cathedral of Arusha.jpg|thumb|250px|Bishop's Cathedral of Arusha.]] ==Understand== Arusha, called "A Town" by the locals, is situated at the foot of Mount Meru, Africa's 5th highest mountain. The altitude gives the city a pleasant climate and lush green environment. Arusha is not a particularly attractive city in itself and is regarded by many visitors as little more than a necessary stopover before their safari starts in earnest. However, the natural charm of the Tanzanians and the buzz of a fast-growing city mean that Arusha has plenty to offer for those who are prepared to see beyond their air-conditioned safari trucks and satellite-TV hotel rooms. Arusha is home to the '''[http://www.unictr.org/ UNICTR]''', the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda . It is also the site of the signing of the Arusha Declaration. ==Get in== ===By air=== Arusha is served by two airports. '''[http://www.kilimanjaroairport.co.tz/ Kilimanjaro International Airport]''' ({{IATA|JRO}}) has regular flights to [[Amsterdam]] with KLM, and to [[Addis Ababa]], [[Dar es Salaam]], [[Zanzibar]] and [[Nairobi]]. Kilimanjaro Airport is approximately 60&nbsp;km (45&nbsp;min) from the city centre. A taxi ride costs US$50 but many airlines run a shuttle service for free or US$10. '''Arusha Municipal Airport''' ({{IATA|ARK}}) is on the outskirts of the city but only runs domestic flights, mostly to Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, and charters. '''[http://air-viva.com Air Viva]''' offers flights between Arusha and Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and other domestic destinations. Visas-on-arrival are available at Kilimanjaro International Airport for US$50, or US$100 for some nationalities. The visa must be paid in US$ and 1 dollar bills or even coins won't be accepted. Immediately outside the arrival hall is an ATM and a currency exchange office that you can use if you don't have the necessary cash with you. ===By bus=== [[File:ArushaMinibus.jpg|thumb|250px|The crowded interior of an Arusha minibus]] Arusha is a major transport hub and has connections throughout the country. Some companies offer first-class tickets which are slightly more comfortable although it is worth noting that standards are generally comparable with most African bus services. Although, especially when doing long distance trips, it is usually wise to take one of the better companies (e.g. ''Dar Express'' or ''Killimanjaro Express'' or ''Modern Coast Bus'') and buy the ticket at least a day in advance. Direct express coaches go from/to * [[Nairobi]] (Kenya) (6h, Tsh 22,000-25,000) with Dar Express, Riverside Shuttle Service, modern Coast and Impala Shuttle Service. * [[Dar es Salaam]]/Ubungo (11h+) mainly morning departures, several companies, e.g. Dar Express (Tsh 33,000), Kilimanjaro Express (33,000TZS). * [[Karatu]] (3h, 5000TSh) several daily with Dar Express, Saibaba * [[Kampala]] (Uganda) (17h) * [[Moshi]] (1h, 2000TSh). There are various shuttle buses between Arusha and Moshi which are more comfortable than coaches. * [[Mwanza]] (12h+) * [[Loliondo]]/[[Wasso]] with ''Loliondo Express'' (10h+, Tsh 22,000), a couple of departures per week with notoriously overloaded busses. Beware that the bus passes three toll pikes where you need to pay (US$ 8-15) each time. * Other services also go to [[Tanga]], [[Lushoto]] * {{listing | name=Dar Express | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.3675 | long=36.6850 | directions=A few meters from the northeast corner of the Stadium | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Booking office & departures. Several other companies’ booking office are nearby. }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|-3.36897|36.68657|zoom=15}} The main mode of public transport is "daladala", the ubiquitous minibuses which ply their trade on all the main routes in town. They are very cheap. The government regulates all pricing of transportation in Tanzania. Prices are listed on the sides of the daladala for each distance or stop covered. You are not obliged to pay above that price. As with most destinations in the world, they will try to fit as many people as possible to maximize their profits. Accidents involving "daladalas" are frequent and usually with serious consequences for the passengers. Pickpocketing is also common on "daladalas", but can be easily avoided by sitting with bags on your lap and not keeping valuables in your pockets. Nevertheless, people are very honest and will often stop someone trying to steal or rip you off. Taxis are plentiful and cheap, although make sure to agree a price before leaving for your destination. The standard fare for a small trip in town is Tsh 4,000 to 16000 depending on distance. Remember that fuel is expensive in Tanzania so taxis try to cover costs every way they can. '''Car hire''' is possible though most companies prefer to provide their own drivers. Self driving is possible, Tanzanian roads are good if paved and can be challenging when gravel. You should have some experience in offroad driving (e.g. from Namibia or Botswana) and a sense for adventure. Flat tyres are common but are usually no problem as you will have spare tyres and every filling station can fix a tyre. ==See and Do== [[File:ArushaElephants.jpg|thumb|300px|Elephants as seen from a safari truck]] * '''Climb Mount Meru''' (4,667&nbsp;m). It can be done in 3–4 days, depending on your condition. You are not required to take guides and porters up Mount Meru, but you must be escorted by armed rangers. Temperatures can be freezing, so prepare for warm clothing and sleeping bags. * '''Tanzania Tourist Board''' can arrange cultural excursions to nearby villages for Tsh 15,000-50,000. These cultural tourism visits can be some of the most rewarding parts of a trip to East Africa, and the human (cultural) element involved complements an animal-centric safari to the game parks. Some cultural tourism programs (Ilkiding'a, Ng'iresi) are within an hour's hike of Arusha. Several others are within an hour's drive (Monduli Juu, Longido, Mulala, Tengeru, Ilkurot, Oldonyo Sambu). They are great opportunities to learn about the Maasai and Meru tribes who live nearby, pastoralism, agriculture, stories & legends, local economies. There are several good hikes around Mt. Meru, including some good waterfalls. Longido has camel safaris. And they are flexible in nature, meaning you can arrange an hour-long visit or a day-long one. Some sites have lodging or camping. Keep in mind your guide will probably hassle you for donations to their school or orphanage. Some dishonest guides might pocket the money, so it is advisable to give money to a reputable charity. Trust your instinct. * '''Century Cinema''' has movies for Tsh 5,000-7,000 (US$3–5). It is part of a modern complex on Njiro Rd, which also houses modern and upmarket restaurants including popular Indian restaurant '''"Khan's"''', steak outlet '''"McMoody's"''' and multi-cuisine restaurant '''"Spice Retreat".''' However, Njiro Rd is not safe to walk on at night, so get to the complex by another form of transport rather than by foot. A taxi to/from the town centre shouldn't cost more than Tsh 4,000 (US$3). ===Safari=== Definitely something to try, if you can afford it. There are multiple types of trips for multiple budgets; usually the pricier ones get you out farther into the Serengeti, to places that are a little less touched by man. But even the cheaper excursions to reserves and parks are worth doing. If there's one trip that will change your perspective on life, it's an African safari. Not all tour guides are equally knowledgeable. It doesn't hurt to do a little research on your own about the places you'll be visiting. That way when you ask the guide, "What kind of bird is that," and he replies, "It's called an African bird," you'll know that it's time to get out the field book. Beware of paying over the market price, as you will still sleep in the same accommodation as the guy who paid the normal price, you'll eat the same food, and your vehicle is just as likely to break down. To save a lot of money it is a good option to do the long transportation on your own. Try [[Karatu]] for Ngorongoro or [[Mto Wa Mbu]] for Manyara National Park. * {{listing | name=Arusha Hostel Lodge and Adventures| alt=| url=http://www.arushahostellodgeandadventures.com | email=info@arushahostellodgeandadventures.com | address= | lat= -3.365201 | long=36.726952 | directions= | phone=+255 784 876 731 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Safari company owned and operated by local Tanzanians. Organizes a lodge safari,camping safari, Mt. Kilimanjaro climbs and Zanzibar holidays. }} * {{listing | name=Fortes Safaris | alt= | url=http://fortes-safaris.com/car-hire/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Expect to pay $200/day for a fully equipped Land Rover, all included except petrol and park fees. | content=Offers cars for self driving, one of the few but growing operators. For a safari, they offer fully equipped Land Rovers and Land Cruisers. Roof tents, camping gear, chairs/tables, 12v fridges etc. can all be provided. Cars come with extra tyres, spaden, lifting jack and are well maintained. }} * {{listing | name=It Started in Africa | alt= | url=http://www.itstartedinafrica.com | email=support@itstartedinafrica.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+255 714 904 558 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-8PM | price= | content=This travel agency offers probably the best prices while not cutting on quality. Part of their profits go out to help giving an education to local children who have no access to it. }} * {{do | name=Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris Ltd | alt= | url=http://www.kili-tanzanitesafaris.com | email=info@kili-tanzanitesafaris.com | address=Summit Centre, Sokoine road | lat= | long= | directions=Kilimanjaro Airport, JRO drive 45 km to Arusha | phone=+255786694004 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=60 $ | lastedit=2015-03-02 | content=This officially licensed inbound tour operator and DMC offers wildlife tours on different Tanzania safari itineraries, Mount Meru climbing, Kilimanjaro trekking, Arusha sightseeing tours, Tanzanite mining tours, Tanzanite gems and budget camping safaris. You can book your tour online and pay by Credit Card through Skrill. }} * {{listing | name=Oreteti Cultural Discovery | url=http://oreteti.com/ | email=info@oreteti.com | address=Mianzini | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+255 765 99118 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A community-based tour company offering cultural tours, safaris and Mt. Kilimanjaro treks. Different options for different budgets. Portion of profits donated to community development and education projects. Staff that are definitely interested in providing a wonderful experience for their clients. }} * {{listing | name=Paradies Safaris Ltd. | alt= | url=http://paradies-safaris.com/english/home.html | email=hilde@paradies-safaris.com | address=POB 2632, Jacaranda Street, Elite Cinema Building, 2nd floor | lat=-3.3727 | long=36.6931 | directions=follow A104 / Socoine Rd Crossing | phone=+255 713 510334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-8PM | price= | content=Safaris and mountain climbing. (Also Zanzibar beach holidays.) Is operated more than 25 years there by a biologist, who can give you up to date information. Depending on your budget, you can choose from camping only Safari to staying in lovely lodges all the time. When asking for an offer, you'll be provided with a very detailed and accurate package description. Ask for the John and Ali (who are a very experienced team of driver/guide and cook and are easy company). }} * {{listing | name=Safari Care | url=http://safaricare.com | email=tour@safaricare.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=TFA shopping complex westwing next to Shoprite | phone=+255 27 254 8168, +255 787 999 551 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Safaris, mountain climbing and beach holidays. Is operated by a zoologist who can give you up to date information on the wildlife. }} * {{listing | name=Tanganyika Film & Safari | url=http://tanzania-safari.com | email=jones@habari.co.tz | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+255 27 2502713 | tollfree= | fax=+255 27 2508547 | hours= | price= | content=Safari company, owned and operated by an experienced anthropologist. }} * {{listing | name=Tanzania by Firelight | url=http://www.firelightexpeditions.com/ | email=info@firelightexpeditions.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+255 27 2508773 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Luxury safaris in Tanzania which include: Lupita Island, a private island paradise on the shores of Lake Tanganyika; Palahala Lodge, a luxury safari camp in Katavi National Park’s unspoiled wilderness; and Mwanga Moto, a luxury tented camp in the heart of Serengeti National Park. }} ==Buy== [[File:MarketArusha.jpg|thumb|200px|The market bustle]] * {{buy | name=Local produce market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.3726 | long=36.6870 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The markets in the centre of town are not to be missed. [[Bargaining]] is required, meaning prices will range from dirt-cheap to tourist-expensive, depending on the goods and also on how sharply you pay attention. }} ** You can find almost anything at these markets, from food to clothing to little trinkets to take home to friends and family. The batik and screened cloths in bright colors are highly recommended. They're usually sold just as bolts of cut cloth, but you can do pretty much anything with them when you get home. Also, the Kikoys that the women of Tanzania wear make wonderful and original wrap skirts. ** Maasai women make beautiful hand-beaded jewellery that they sell to tourists, frequently to pay for their children's schooling. If you come across this you should definitely purchase a few items, as they are extremely beautiful and make wonderful, unique gifts. * {{buy | name=Maasai market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.3759 | long=36.6922 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A one stop shopping area for handicrafts made by local Tanzanians. you get to buy various handicrafts made of ebony, redwood ets and various types of paintings made by local artisans. While the market caters mainly to tourists (it's sometimes even called ''tourist market''), prices are not inflated (although there is always a large scope for [[bargaining]]). }} ==Malls & Supermarkets== *'''Sable Square Shopping Village'''. has a Allmart superstore, Food lovers market. and many more shops. * {{buy | name=Nakumatt Hypermarket | alt= | url=http://www.nakumatt.net | email= | address=TFA Mall Sokonine Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+255-763-255522 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9am-9pm | price= | lastedit=2016-03-13 | content=Biggest Supermarket group in East Africa. }} ===Banks ATMs=== * {{buy | name=Equity Bank | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-12 | content=has a master card / visa card Atm. }} * {{buy | name=Stanbic Bank | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-12 | content=has a master card / visa card ATM }} * {{buy | name=Standard charterd Bank | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-12 | content=has a visa card ATM. }} * {{buy | name=KCB | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-11 | content=has a mater card/ visa card ATM }} * {{buy | name=Eco Bank | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-11 | content=has a Master card/visa card ATM }} * {{buy | name=I&M Bank | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jakaranda Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-14 | content=has master card/visa card ATM. }} ==Eat== Arusha has a wide variety of restaurants and informal eating places, with a predominance of Indian cuisine, which as a rule of thumb is the best food, thanks to the large sub-continental community in the city. '''Liquid Blue''' in Njiro and '''Big Bite''' on the Swahili Rd are among the most popular Indian restaurants. For 'Nyama Choma', or Tanzanian roast meat, '''Nick Bar''' in Njiro is also popular. Meals range from US$ 0.40 for street fare to US$15 for main courses at the high-end hotels. [[File:ArushaLunch.jpg|thumb|200px|A typical lunch of chicken and potatoes]] * {{eat | name=Africafe Coffee House | url= | email= | address=Old Boma Rd | lat=-3.37156 | long=36.69483 | directions=near to the Clock tower | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-8PM | price=Cakes from Tsh 5,000 | content=Stylish european cafe, that is famous with foreigners. Good coffee specialties, delicious pastries like carrot or chocolate-banana cake as well as muffins, breakfast, burgers, salads or smoothies. Despite the name, they serve real coffee and no Africafe instant coffee. Sometimes there is WiFi. }} * {{eat | name=Bay Leaf | url= | email= | address=102 Vijana Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Tsh 20.000 | content=Elegant european style restaurant with absolutely delicious, though rather pricey dishes. You can sit inside or in the garden. }} * {{eat | name=Big Bite | alt= | url= | email= | address=Swahili Rd | lat=-3.37215 | long=36.68829 | directions= | phone=+255 754311474 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=closed on Tuesdays | price=Mains from Tsh 11,000 | content=High End Indian restaurant that has been in Arusha for more than 20 years. Excellent food. The place is relatively small (<20 persons) and the owners are very friendly and helpful. They also do takeway & free delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Cafe Bamboo Restaurant | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Higher end cafe/restaurant, but inexpensive for foreign travellers. Snacks such as samosas, chips and kebabs. Also serves western, Indian and traditional African dishes. Popular amongst tourists. }} * {{eat | name=Chinese Dragon | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=10,000-15,000 | content=A good place for Chinese food in Arusha, moderately priced. Say hi to Louie for a special deal! }} * {{eat | name=Khan's Chicken on the Bonnet | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Tsh 4,500-9,000 (US$3-7)/person | content=Pakistani BBQ, includes chicken, beef, mutton, assorted salads, and nan. Arguably best BBQ in town (rivals with Nick's Pub in Njiro). Two locations, one in town centre which serves as a car repair shop by day and bbq venue by night, newer location at cinema in Njiro. }} * {{eat | name=L'Oasis Lodge | url=http://loasislodge.com | email=info@loasislodge.com | address=Close to idara ya maji, Sekei Arusha | lat= | long= | directions=access via Moshi/Nairobi Rd. | phone=+255 757 557 802 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7am - late | price= | content=Nachos, cold drinks in the garden or by the pool. No reservations needed for groups below 10. }} * {{eat | name=The Lively Lady Bar & Grill | url=http://livelyladyarusha.com | email=info@livelyladyarusha.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=opposite the Railway station, down the road with Arusha Backpacker's on the corner | phone=+255 713 650777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=5PM-12 midnight, 6 days a week, (closed on Sundays) | price= | content=A small and funky rock-bar in the middle of town. Good European/Indian style kitchen, large collection of drinks and good rock-music to spicen up your evening. }} * {{eat | name=McMoody's | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM-10PM, 7 days a week | price= | content=Has a little bit of everything in a fast-food-y setting right in the centre of town. They also have a branch in the complex in Njiro Rd near the cinema. Breakfast including eggs, bread and coffee/tea is Tsh 1,400 (US$1). }} * {{eat | name=Onsea House Restaurant | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+255 787 112 498 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Renowned as best French/Belgian restaurant in East Africa. Recommended for a romantic candle light dinner or special celebration. Reservations recommended. }} * {{eat | name=Shanga River House | alt=info@river-house.org | url=http://shanga.org/River_House.html | email=reservations@river-house.org | address=Dodoma Rd | lat= | long= | directions=on the road to Arusha Airport | phone=+255 689759067 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10-17 | price= | content=Shanga is a heartwarming project on Tanzania's oldest coffee estate, in Arusha, Tanzania. Shanga employs 50 disabled Tanzanian people in their workshops where they recycle glass, aluminum, paper and tires into high quality, creative products. Shanga features the River House Restaurant and the Shanga Shop. River House Restaurant is for lunch on reservation only. It is a haven away from the bustle of Arusha. }} * {{eat | name=Via Via Cultural Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Old Boma Rd | lat=-3.36951 | long=36.69650 | directions=in the gardens of the Natural History Museum, next to the AICC building | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9.30-? | price=From Tsh 6,000 | content=Nice and quiet setting, popular with ICTR employees. Concert and Party every Thursday night. You can also book cultural tours there. }} * {{eat | name=Spice Retreat Restaurant | url= | email= | address=1st Floor, Njiro Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+255 754 274977 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12noon-12midnight | price=Tsh 5,000-15,000 | content=Indian, Asian, Mexican and international cuisine. Views of Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro on clear days. Also a nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Kiti Moto | alt= | url= | email= | address=Makao Mapya Neighborhood | lat=-3.36840 | long=36.68074 | directions=Taxi would be best: TZ Shillings 3,000 [no more than 5,000] from the main bus station or Nakumatt Supermarket and 5,000 [no more than 10,000 from the city center]. Upstairs, second floor, inside Seuri Guesti [Guesthouse] right next door to Premier Palace Hotel [not The Palace Hotel in a different part of Arusha]) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch and dinner until about 9 or 10 PM, 7 days a week | price=Local (not tourist) prices here:10,000 to 20,000 TZS for two people | lastedit=2015-02-26 | content=This restaurant is dedicated to serving only '''pork''', which is not common in East Africa. The main carbohydrate is ugali (maize meal, not wet). There are also french fries (called "chips" in East Africa) or chipati (like a crepe) most of the time. }} ===Supermarkets=== * {{eat | name=Nakumatt Supermarket. | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Moshi-Arusha road (Dodoma Road) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-12 | content=If you are self driving, stop here to stock up. Parking is guarded. It stocks a wide range of goods, even electronics. There are ATMs and an Exim Bank on the same premise. Also you will be able to obtain a Tanzanian Sim Cards. }} ==Drink== [[File:Arusha Ring.JPG|thumb|250px|The ring—Arusha's city centre]] Arusha has many interesting bars and restaurants. There are uncountable local bars which are generally welcoming to adventurous foreigners. The less adventurous visitors stick to '''Via Via''', in the grounds of the old German fort, which is an interesting cultural centre and part of an NGO which trains locals in the hospitality industry. There are plenty of options for bars and restaurants for those who for some reason seem to wish to avoid locals altogether; these places are very easy to find. For nightclubs, the '''Velocity''', '''Colobus Club''', '''Maasai Camp''', '''Triple A''', '''777''' and '''Polygon Triangle''' are popular with locals and foreigners alike. They start late and finish very, very late (or early). Pickpockets have been known to operate and all these bars are popular with the local sex workers so the usual discretion should be applied. ==Sleep== Arusha has plentiful accommodation to cater to all ends of the scale. There are many hotels in the centre of the town, including the international-grade '''Impala Hotel''' and the '''Arusha Hotel''' (see below). You won't get any surprises in this sort of accommodation. At the highest end of the scale there are numerous luxurious lodges in and around the city, some of which offer stunning scenery and the best standard of accommodation. Be sure to avoid touts (people hired by hotels/hostels to get travellers to stay there). If you are travelling as a couple, a good idea is for one person to sit in a lobby or restaurant with the bags, while the other looks at the rooms. You are likely to get a cheaper price without the bags, and not be targeted by sneaky touts (they signal reception or hang around behind you) which will raise the price US$5–10 for you for their commission. For budget travellers, many recommend the '''Maasai Camp''' (about 45&nbsp;minutes walk from the city centre) or the '''Snake Park''' (which is in a village called Meserani, about 16&nbsp;km out on the Dodoma Rd). These are both lively locations with popular bars and good services at a very low price. For a quieter stay, '''Centre House''', run by nuns is located a few minutes walk from the clock tower and offers basic rooms, both dormitory style and smaller rooms. Food and drinks including beer is available from the sisters. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Arusha Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.arushabackpackers.co.tz/ | email= | address=Sokoine Rd | lat=-3.37467 | long=36.68274 | directions=near bus station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=US$20/dbl | content=A restaurant and a bar on the top floor of the hotel. An internet cafe on the top floor for quick browsing. The other facilities available are 24 hr hot water facility in the bathrooms, a TV room, a reading room and also a massage room. They charge around Tsh 40,000 for 1&nbsp;hour of massage. }} * {{sleep | name=Arusha by Night Annexe | url= | email= | address=Stadium Rd & Colonel Middleton Rd | lat=-3.368211 | long=36.685216 | directions= | phone=+255 272 506 894 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Budget hotel located by the stadium and bus stations. Double rooms for 15,000 TZS (November 2011). Basic breakfast included. Hot water only at certain times. Road-side rooms are very noisy. }} * {{sleep | name=BaseCamp Tanzania | url=http://www.basecamphostels.com/sites/bc-hostels/index1.cfm?pagename=BaseCamp%20Hostel%20-%20Tanzania&category=76&page=648 | email=hostels@basecampcenters.com | address=Old Moshi rd, Kijenge | lat= | long= | directions=follow Nyerere rd pass the Impala Roundabout, cross a bridge and continue into Kijenge until reaching the Mount Meru Petrol Station, turn left up the dirt road, heading to the white house with the blue roof at the top of the hill. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Hostel Accommodation, in house meals, Wireless internet. }} * {{sleep | name=Caanan Hotel | url=http://caananahotel.com | email= | address=Nairobi Rd, Mianzini | lat= | long= | directions=next to the white petrol station | phone=+255 732 975 127 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$19 | checkin=12 noon | checkout=11AM | content=A midrange (3 star equivalent) 18 bed hotel. All rates include breakfast, dinner is available and you can give a half days notice, the hotel will arrange free transport for you from anywhere in the City Centre. Ideal if you just jumping off the Shuttle bus in Arusha. }} * {{sleep | name=Meru House Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the centre of town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Budget option with double rooms going for Tsh 7,000 (US$5) a night, clean rooms with shared toilet and showers - it also has a great, very reasonably priced Indian restaurant on the ground floor. ''However'', Meru House Inn has been plagued by thefts recently, several guests have experienced thefts from their room, possibly by staff. Make sure to put your valuables/passport in a safe. }} * {{sleep | name=Kigongoni Lodge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Run by an NGO. All the profits go to support a local school for mentally handicapped children so that you can stay in luxury while helping the nearby community. }} * {{sleep | name=Annexe at L'Oasis Lodge | url=http://loasislodge.com | email=info@loasislodge.com | address=Close to idara ya maji, Sekei Arusha | lat= | long= | directions=Access rd Moshi/Nairobi Rd | phone=+255 757 557 802 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=12 twin bedded rooms in the gardens surrounding the main lodge in the village Sekai, including access to lodge facilities. About 10&nbsp;min drive from the town centre. Bookings not essential but much appreciated. }} * {{sleep | name=Raha Leo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Stadium Road | lat=-3.3679 | long=36.6876 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=dbl from Tsh 30,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Calm and clean hotel with a nice atmosphere and friendly staff that’s famous with backpackers. Run by a church, double rooms will only be granted to married couples. The proximity to the bus station may be useful. }} * {{sleep | name=Seuri Guesti (Guesthouse) | alt= | url= | email= | address=Right next to Premier Palace Hotel (not The Palace) | lat=-3.36844 | long=36.68036 | directions=Makao Mapya Neighborhood | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=12,000 - 15,000 TZ Shillings (October 2014) | lastedit=2015-03-02 | content=Half of the rooms have private bathrooms including hot showers and western toilets. There are 2 restaurants and 1 bar in the guesthouse. One of the restaurants - Kiti Moto, listed above - is dedicated to '''pork''' only, which is difficult to find in East Africa. A local kind of place, it is owned by a cool Maasai guy named Steven who speaks perfect English. }} * {{sleep | name=Arusha Torch Budget Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.3702 | long=36.6886 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=dbl from US$ 30 (incl. breakfast) | checkin= | checkout= | content=Clean and bright spacious rooms as well as friendly staff and the central location make this a welcoming place attracting both tourist and business travelers. Breakfast includes a delicious fruit juice, coffee/tea, omelet and some bread & jam. }} * {{sleep | name=Tanzania Mountain Retreat Lodge and Camp | alt= | url=https://fairtravelr.org/browse-destinations/viewproperty/tanzania-mountain-retreat-lodge-camp/2/en | email= | address= | lat=-3.324 | long=36.872 | directions= | phone=+255 756 921 412 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€5 | lastedit=2015-03-31 | content=Tanzania Mountain Retreat offers affordable to luxury accommodation in a garden oasis at the base of Mount Meru. Camping starting from €5 and lodging starting from €35. Camping includes use of showers, bath and facilities. Dining only is available with reservation from €3. Breakfast is buffet style with fruit platter, coffee/tea, eggs, chapati, fish and more. }} ===Mid-Range=== * {{sleep | name=Mount Meru Hotel | url= | email= | address=Moshi Nariobi Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$90 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Set in a wildlife sanctuary, so you can sip your coffee ten feet from ostriches and monkeys. }} * {{sleep | name=Tumaini Cottage | url=http://tumainicottage.com | email= | address=Arusha | lat= | long= | directions=turn left before you reach Happy Sausage from Nairobi Rd, then follow the road all the way to the end | phone=+255 754 588 698 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Wireless Internet. }} * {{sleep | name=Arusha Naaz Hotel | url= | email= | address=Sokoine | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A good option for travellers on a budget who still want a private room with a/c, TV and internet WIFI in a safe, central location. Very pleasant staff and good restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=The Impala Hotel | url= | email= | address=Old Moshi Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$145 | checkin= | checkout= | content=3 star hotel with mixed reviews. Some rooms are lovely and spacious, while others disappoint. Ask to see your room before committing. }} * {{sleep | name=The Arusha Hotel | url= | email= | address=Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$160 | checkin= | checkout= | content=4 star hotel with modern, well-decorated rooms and lovely staff. }} * {{sleep | name=The Outpost Lodge | url= | address=Serengeti Rd. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$81 (double room) | checkin= | checkout= | content=A lodge in the old mansion of the Grzimek family. Has a pool, green gardens, fast Wifi, bar. Spacious rooms with stone floors, plenty of hot water. Around the corner from the African Tulip. }} * {{sleep | name=Briston Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.36754 | long=36.68804 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=double 50$ | content=New 5-starred hotel with spacious, clean rooms. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Onsea House | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$185 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A luxury B&B with only 5 rooms, Arusha's only boutique hotel, recommended as hip, relaxing hideaway just 7&nbsp;km from the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=The African Tulip | url= | email= | address=44/1 Serengeti Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$230 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A small, well-liked luxury hotel for a reasonable price. A good one! }} * {{sleep | name=The Bay Leaf Boutique Hotel | url=http://thebayleafhotel.com | email= | address=102 Vijana Rd | lat= | long= | directions=corridor area of Arusha Pass the Impala Roundabout on your way north on 'Phillips' Rd; turn left just after the first speed bump; there is a sign on the road; second property on the left. | phone=+255 27 254 3055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$200-350 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A small boutique hotel. 6 rooms, all individually decoratated. Very chic & with attention to detail. Walking distance to banks, local attractions and the clock tower. Lunch: 11:30AM-3:30PM (average: Tsh 10,000-12,000). Dinner 6:30PM-10:30PM (Average Tsh 20,000-40,000) }} ==Stay safe== It is not advisable to walk at night, alone or in groups - cabs are plentiful but fares should always be agreed upon at the start of a journey (cabs have no meters, making it all too easy to exaggerate fares at the end of a journey). Avoid taking motorcycle taxis, especially at night in front of clubs. Thieves easily use this opportunity to rob people. In the city centre (on Sokoine road) and in certain areas (along old Moshi road) there are frequent attacks on tourists, especially when they are walking with their backpacks/bags. Make sure that you take a cab when you are arriving/leaving from Arusha (as gangs usually know when and where backpackers arrive) and avoid taking a bag when walking in town. Foreigners are virtually guaranteed to be approached by touts. This can be intimidating, especially when they latch onto and follow you, but they are usually harmless. In this case do not stop, slow down or make eye contact; simply say "hapana asante" (no thank you) if they ask or offer you anything. You will save yourself a lot of bother if you do not engage them. When walking in any part of the city beyond the central district, it is advisable to take a guide. The bridge on Old Moshi Rd is a particularly notorious mugging spot, and although often patrolled by police it should be avoided if on foot. In 2013 and 2014 Arusha has been experiencing a number of bomb attacks. They have targeted religious sites/figures, restaurants and hotels frequented by visitors. ==Cope== * {{listing | name=Mica Computer Services | alt= | url=http://micacomputers.com | email= | address=Azimo St. | lat=-3.36911 | long=36.69079 | directions=opposite Arusha Declaration Museum | phone=+255 272 506737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-6PM | price= | content=Friendly computer store in the heart of town selling computers, accessories and software. Toner and ink cardridges, empty CD's and DVD's. Will burn your pics for free of charge. }} * {{buy | name=Teli Tech Computers | url=http://www.telitechtz.com/ | email= | address=Azimio St/ Sokoine Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Rusda Supermarket | phone=+255 786 951 951 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8:30AM-5:30PM | price= | content=Well stocked computer store offering repair services, web hosting, cartridge refilling and more. Fast internet cafe and secretarial services. Common meeting point for volunteers. }} ==Go next== * '''[[Arusha National Park]]''' * '''[[Ngorongoro Crater]]''' * '''[[Lake Manyara National Park]]''' * '''[[Serengeti National Park]]''' * '''[[Mount Kilimanjaro|Kilimanjaro]]''' {{guidecity}} {{isPartOf|Northeast Tanzania}} {{geo|-3.36692|36.69107|zoom=13}} [[WikiPedia:Arusha]] [[Commons:Category:Arusha]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Africa/Tanzania/Localities/Arusha/]] fj9kh5bcfb6lgcgwart7ajj4qwxkaeb 0 133539 2901557 2713606 2015-12-08T12:41:22Z WOSlinker 113846 tidy phone wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Ashby-de-la-Zouch WV banner.jpg|caption=Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle}} '''[http://www.ashbydelazouch.info/ Ashby-de-la-Zouch]''' is a town in [[Leicestershire]], [[England]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== === By plane === Is only 11 miles from [[East Midlands Airport]] near Castle Donington. === By car === Off the A42 a few junctions south of the M1 making it easy to reach from [[Derby]] and [[Nottingham]], and on the A511 between [[Burton upon Trent]] and [[Leicester]]. === By bus === [http://www.leics.gov.uk/n0383_ashby_august_14.pdf Bus services] available from [[Loughborough]], [[Swadlincote]],Burton upon Trent and [[Nuneaton]]. ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Ashby de la Zouch Castle | alt= | url=http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/ashby-de-la-zouch-castle/ | email= | address=South Street, LE65 1BR | lat=52.745853 | long=-1.468747 | directions= | phone=+44 1530 413343 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=adults £4.60, children £2.80, concessions £4.10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Conkers | alt= | url=http://www.visitconkers.com/ | email= | address=Rawdon Road | lat=52.741904 | long=-1.543089 | directions= | phone=+44 1283 216633 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Zamani's | alt= | url=http://zamanis.co.uk/ | email= | address=11 Rushtons Yd | lat=52.746668 | long=-1.472598 | directions= | phone=+44 1530 560719 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Queen's Head Hotel and Bar | alt= | url=http://www.queensheadashby.co.uk/ | email= | address=79 Market Street | lat=52.747749 | long=-1.469653 | directions= | phone=+44 1530 412780 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=17th century coaching inn }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hill Farm Packington Campsite | alt= | url=http://www.hillfarmpackington.co.uk/ | email= | address=Spring Lane | lat=52.724415 | long=-1.446186 | directions= | phone=+44 1530 411984| tollfree=+44 800 050 9430 | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Campsite and farm shop }} * {{sleep | name=Premier Inn Ashby De La Zouch Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/ASHBRE/ashby-de-la-zouch | email= | address=Flagstaff Island | lat=52.751204 | long=-1.446683 | directions= | phone=+44 871 527 8026 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Royal Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.royalhotelashby.com/pages/home | email= | address=Station Road | lat=52.744268 | long=-1.474069 | directions= | phone=+44 1530 412833 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Leicestershire}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|52.746|-1.476|zoom=13}} [[Wikipedia:Ashby-de-la-Zouch]] [[commons:Category:Ashby-de-la-Zouch]] je5hj24z7mfw2nkg63566f6ug75eeow 0 132609 2579961 2542690 2014-05-01T23:58:30Z 50.163.114.120 fix double redirect minor change wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Southeast Asia#Get in]] py94i4e058mxeuchzheu04nkk3goq2q 0 137872 2817703 2796419 2015-06-29T04:18:55Z PrinceGloria 175022 Redirected page to [[Athens]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Athens]] 36bqwztob153o3y5cfqr55ntah8a4ow 0 133168 2953905 2953903 2016-03-08T21:05:04Z Andrewssi2 74811 /* Understand */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} The '''Atlas Mountains''' are in the North African countries of [[Algeria]], [[Morocco]] and [[Tunisia]]. ==Understand== [[File:Tizi'n'Toubkal.jpg|thumbnail|Toubkal Mountain in Toubkal National Park in the High Atlas]] {{Mapframe|32.0|-2.0|zoom=5}} ==See== ==Do== ==Stay safe== [[Wikipedia:Atlas_Mountains]] {{IsPartOf|Africa}} {{extraregion}} {{geo|32.0|-2.0}} luqkmjriitmki78ygovmo1d5jhg7r69 0 2214 2953728 2855670 2016-03-08T15:37:43Z 78.92.86.155 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|pgname=Baden|Baden-banner.jpg|caption=Marian and Holy Trinity column}} '''[http://www.baden-bei-wien.at/ Baden]''', also known as '''Baden bei Wien''' (i.e., "Baden near Vienna") is a city in [[Lower Austria]] near [[Vienna]] with around 25,000 inhabitants. ==Understand== Baden is 25 km south of Vienna. In [[Roman Empire|Roman]] times it was called "Aquae" and is named in 869. The sulfuric water springs attracts lots of artists and famous people in the 19th century with for example Schubert, Johann Strauß Vater, Lanner, Grillparzer and Raimund. This lead to the economic growth of the city and it has hence many beautiful representative Villa's built during the Biedermeier period. * {{listing | name=Tourist Information Office | alt= | url=http://www.badenonline.at/en/tourismus/tourismus.html | email=info@baden.at | address=Brusattiplatz 3 | lat=48.008011 | long=16.230787 | directions=Leopoldsbad | phone=+43 2252-22600-600 | tollfree= | fax=+43 2252/80733 | hours=May-Sep: M-F 09:00-18:00, Sa 09:00-14:00; Oct-Apr M-F 09:00-17:00 | price= | content=Can offer advice on tours and accommodation. }} ==Get in== {{Mapframe|48.00853|16.22097|zoom=14}} ===By train=== * {{listing | name=Train station | alt=Bahnhof | url=http://www.oebb.at/de/Services/Services_am_Bahnhof/Information_zum_Bahnhof/Bahnhof/index.jsp?dispatcher=true&pk_bfnr=3118&ort=baden&nextrow=1 | email= | address=Conrad von Hötzendorf-Platz 1 | lat=48.004218 | long=16.24262 | directions= | phone=+43 51717 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Baden-Bf-01.jpg | hours=Ticket office: M-F 05:55-10:25, 11:30-16:30; Sa Su and holidays 07:10-10:25, 11:30-17:45; automats: 24hrs | price= | content=Regional trains from Vienna Station Meidling operate every 15 minutes; the train takes 20 minutes and costs €5.40. Use ÖBB's [http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en? '''SCOTTY'''] to look up train information online. }} * {{listing | name=Badnerbahn Tram | alt=Badener Bahn | url=http://www.wlb.at/eportal/ | email=kundendienst@wlb.at | address=Josefsplatz | lat=48.005956 | long=16.233854 | directions= | phone=+43 1 90 444 - 53771 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Badner Bahn im Winter Baden Josefsplatz.jpg | hours=Ticket office: M-Sa 05:10-12:00, 12:25-14:30, 14:55-16:45; Su and holidays 07:00-12:00, 12:25-18:45; automats: 24hrs | price=€6.30 | content=Another longer option is the ''Badnerbahn Tram'' starting in Vienna by the Opera (''Wien-Oper'') and also stopping in Meidling. Buy your ticket in advance; people caught without a ticket on the train have to pay a fine of €60. }} ===By car=== From Vienna take the '''A2''' highway. ==Get around== As Baden is a small city everything is within walking distance. The Tourist Information Office offers a free online [http://www.badenonline.at/cms/upload/tourismusbilder/downloads/Stadtplan_Baden.pdf map] for download. ===Bus and bicycle=== * {{listing | name=Citybus | alt=Stadtbus | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single trip: €2.10 (adults), €1.10 (children 6-15); week ticket: €15.80; month ticket: €47; block of 4 tickets: €8.40; block of 8: €16.80 | content=The city of Baden operates three routes Monday-Saturday: [http://www.baden.at/cms/upload/Fahrplan_Linie_A_2014.pdf '''Citybus A'''], [http://www.baden.at/cms/upload/Fahrplan_Linie_B_2014.pdf '''Citybus B'''], and [http://www.baden.at/cms/upload/Fahrplan_Linie_C_2014.pdf '''Citybus C'''], and the [http://www.vor.at/ '''VOR'''] (regional transport authority) operates route [http://www.baden.at/cms/upload/Fahrplan_Linie_R_2014.pdf '''R''']. A route map can be downloaded [http://baden.at/cms/includes/popup-img.php?src=/cms/upload/Verkehr_allgem/ffentlicher_verkehr/Citybusplan_2014_gross.jpg here]. Tickets can be purchased at the train station. }} * {{listing | name=Nextbike | alt=bicycle rental | url=http://www.nextbike.at/index.php?id=1985&L=en&type=0 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+43 2742 22 99 01 (hotline) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€1/hr, €8/day | content=After registration (online or by mobile), you can pick up a bicycle at the main train station or the Badener Bahn station, and drop the bicycle off at the same or any other Nextbike spot. A map of pickup and drop-off points can be found [http://www.nextbike.at/1384.html?&L=en here] (click 'Thermenregion' for Baden); a brochure with map is available for [https://www.nextbike.at/fileadmin/austria/Karten_2012/nextbike_Folder_2013_Thermenregion.pdf download]. }} ===Taxis=== * {{listing | name=Taxi Kraupa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+43 664-2409612 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Funktaxi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+43 2252-88500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== [[File:Burg Rauheneck 026.jpg|thumb|Rauheneck Castle ruins (''Burgruine Rauheneck'')]] [[File:Baden bei Wien Beethovenhaus.JPG|thumb|Beethovenhaus]] [[File:Baden rainermuseum.jpg|thumb|Arnulf Rainer Museum]] [[File:Kurpark_Baden_bei_Wien_(spa_park_in_Baden,_Austria).jpg|thumb|Kurpark - spa park]] * {{see | name=Rauheneck Castle ruins | alt=Burgruine Rauheneck | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.006003 | long=16.205111 | directions=2.5km west of Baden | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Burg Rauheneck 026.jpg | hours=24hrs | price=Free | content=Built in the 12th century, the castle was besieged and rebuilt multiple times throughout its history. The final assault was made by the Turks in 1529, after which it was not rebuilt. It has been open to the public since 1810. }} * {{see | name=Rauenstein Castle ruins | alt=Burgruine Rauhenstein | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.013072 | long=16.205235 | directions=15 min by foot on a well-marked trail | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=HGG-BurgruineRauhensteinBaden.JPG | hours=24hrs | price=Free | content=Also built in the 12th century, this castle was also stormed and rebuilt many times. It was finally abandoned in the 18th century due to the 'roof tax', an annual tax based on the surface coverage of the roof. }} * {{see | name=Beethovenhaus | alt=Haus der Neunten | url= | email=kultur@baden.gv.at | address=Rathausgasse 10 | lat=48.007786 | long=16.232852 | directions= | phone=+43 2252 86800 230 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Baden bei Wien Beethovenhaus.JPG | hours=T-F 16:00-18:00; Sa Su and holidays 10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=€3 (adults), €1.50 (seniors/youth/children), free (NÖ Card) | content=Beethoven spent the summers of 1821-1823 in this 16th-century house, and composed his 9th Symphony here. Five rooms are open to the public, and original writings, copies of his music, and numerous pictures document the composer's time in Baden. Also on display is a historic fortepiano. }} * {{see | name=Doll and Toy Museum | alt=Puppen und Spielzeugmuseum Baden | url=http://www.baden.at/visitenkarte/puppenmuseum.html | email=puppenmuseum@baden.gv.at | address=Erzherzog Rainer-Ring 23 | lat=48.009712 | long=16.231422 | directions= | phone=+43 2252 41020 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Baden 10140.jpg | hours=T-F 16:00-18:00, Sa Su and holidays 14:00-18:00 | price=€3 (adults), €1.50 (children), free (NÖ Card) | content=This annex building of the Biedermeier Attemsvilla houses a collection of over 1000 dolls and toys, from 1760-1950. Tours in German, English, and French are offered with prior arrangement. }} * {{see | name=Kaiser Franz Josef Museum | alt= | url=http://www.kaiser-franz-josef-museum-baden.at/ | email=info@kaiser-franz-josef-museum-baden.at | address=Hochstraße 51 | lat=48.016722 | long=16.223292 | directions= | phone=+43 2252 41100 | tollfree= | fax= | image=KFJ-Museum-Baden 3789.jpg | hours=Apr-Dec T-Su and holidays 14:00-18:00 | price=€3 (adults), €2 (seniors), €1.50 (children/youth/students), free (NÖ Card) | content=This museum has displays focused on crafts, folk art, religious art, as well as weapons and uniforms, and an exhibit devoted to the early history of photography. }} * {{see | name=Arnulf Rainer Museum | alt= | url=http://www.arnulf-rainer-museum.at/ | email=office@arnulf-rainer-museum.at | address=Josefsplatz 5 | lat=48.00636 | long=16.233686 | directions= | phone=+43 2252 209 196 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Baden rainermuseum.jpg | hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=€6 (adults), €4 (concessions), €3 (children/youth/students), free (NÖ Card) | content=The internationally renowned Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer was born in Baden, and this museum hosts rotating thematic exhibits of the artist's work-to-date. }} * {{see | name=Rollettmuseum | alt= | url=http://www.baden.at/de/unsere-stadt/kultur/rollettmuseum-stadtarchiv/rollettmuseum/das-rollettmuseum.html | email=rollettmuseum-stadtarchiv@baden.gv.at | address=Weikersdorferplatz 1 | lat=48.00313 | long=16.225481 | directions= | phone=+43 2252 48255 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Rollettmuseum (Karl Gruber, 2009).jpg | hours=M-W 15:00-18:00; closed 23-25 Dec and 30 Dec-1 Jan | price=€3.50 (adults), €2 (concessions), free (NÖ Card) | content=Housed in the former city hall, this collection illustrates the history of Baden, from the Neolithic period through the Roman and Medieval periods to the 20th century. Particular attention is placed on the Biedermeier period, when the city was the summer destination of the imperial family as well as illustrious politicians and artists. }} * {{see | name=Rosarium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Doblhoffpark | lat=48.007454 | long=16.222664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Im Rosarium2 Baden bei Wien.jpg | hours= | price=Free | content=Austria's largest rose garden with over 860 varieties, including specimens named 'Goldmarie' and 'Empress Elisabeth'. The roses bloom twice a year, in June and October. }} * {{see | name=Kurpark | alt=Spa Park | url=http://www.hotel-kurpark.at/bilder/Kurpark.jpg | email= | address=Kaiser Franz Ring - at the CASINO | lat=48.0125 | long=16.2334 | directions=second entry at Welzergasse 29 (Hotel Kurpark garni) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Kurpark_Baden_bei_Wien_(spa_park_in_Baden,_Austria).jpg | hours= | price=Free | content=Baden's spa park has 52 ha and is thus one of the largest in Europe. Next to a beautiful landscape, piece and quiet, and relaxation, the spa park also offers numerous historical attractions: a Beethoven temple, the bandstand with daily concerts during the summer, several monuments of artists and emperors, the Undine fountain and a nostalgic park café. The garden is home to a variety of semitropical plants and fascinates visitors with decorative floral ornaments. There is a smooth transition from spa park to the Austrian pine forest of Vienna Woods with its many hiking trails at Kalvarienberg. }} ==Do== [[File:Baden bei Wien - complesso termale e piscina.JPG|thumb|Thermal Baths]] [[File:CongressCasinoBaden.JPG|thumb|CASINO Baden]] [[File:Stadttheater Baden.jpg|thumb|City stage Baden]] * {{do | name=Thermal Baths | alt=Thermalstrandbad | url=http://www.baden.at/de/unsere-stadt/familie-gesellschaft/freizeit/strandbad/thermalstrandbad-baden-eintauchen-in-lebenslust.html | email=thermalstrandbad@baden.gv.at | address=Helenenstraße 19 | lat=48.006061 | long=16.218747 | directions= | phone=+43 2252 48670 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Baden bei Wien - complesso termale e piscina.JPG | hours=May daily 08:30-19:00; Jun-Aug M-F 08:30-19:30, Sa Su 08:00-19:30, Sep daily 08:30-18:30 | price=Single entry €6.60-€9.40 (adults), €4.70 (concessions), block of 10 tickets €61-€89 | content=In use since imperial days, this is one of the largest bathing facilities in Austria. It has an artificial sand beach, and offers the usual spa treatments as well as sporting facilities. }} * {{do | name=Römertherme Baden | alt= | url=http://www.roemertherme.at/ | email=roemertherme@baden.at | address=Brusattiplatz 4 | lat=48.008762 | long=16.229816 | directions= | phone=+43 2252 45030 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Baden bei Wien Roemertherme.JPG | hours=Pool: daily 10:00-22:00, last admission 21:00; wellness centre: M-F 09:00-21:30, Sa Su 10:00-19:00 (May-Sep), Sa Su 10:00-21:30 (Oct-Apr) | price=Adults: €12.10/3hrs, €1.80/extra hr, €15.30/day, €8 (after 19:00); seniors/disabled: €9.70/3hrs, €1.80/extra hr; concessions: €9.30/3hrs, €1.30/extra hr, €13.20/day; children 5-15: €6/3hrs, €.70/hr, €9.20/day | content=A Roman-style spa open year-round with hot springs and mineral waters. }} * {{do | name=Stadttheater Baden | alt= | url=http://www.buehnebaden.at/ | email= | address=Theaterplatz 7 | lat=48.009545 | long=16.235234 | directions= | phone=+43 2252 22522 (ticket hotline) | tollfree= | fax= | image=Stadttheater Baden.jpg | hours=Ticket sales at kiosk behind the theater: M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-13:00; open 1hr before performances in the Sommerarena | price= | content=The theater has been in existence since 1716; the current building dates from the Jugendstil era. Plays, musicals, and operettas are staged here. }} **{{do | name=Sommerarena | alt= | url= | email= | address=Arenastraße | lat=48.010928 | long=16.232619 | directions= | phone=+43 2252 22522 (ticket hotline) | tollfree= | fax= | image=Summer house, Kurpark Baden, Lower Austria - 20100529.jpg | hours= | price= | content=This Jugendstil theater features a glass roof, and is used for summer productions of Baden's annual Operetta Festival. Tickets and programs are available through the Stadtheater. }} * {{do | name=Schubertiade | alt= | url=http://www.schubert-institut.at/ | email=office@schubert-institut.at | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+43 2252-81812 | tollfree= | fax=+43 2252-81812 | hours=Late June - early August | price=Concerts: €10 (adults), €5 (concessions) | content=This annual five-week festival celebrates chamber music, featuring mastercourses and performances by internationally-known musicians in several venues in Baden and nearby Heiligenkreuz. }} * {{do | name=Grand Casino Baden | alt= | url=http://www.casinos.at/content.aspx?muid=b6dfbfed-5763-46de-801a-4f0752c10d97 | email=baden@casinos.at | address=Kaiser Franz-Ring 1 | lat=48.010003 | long=16.232055 | directions= | phone=+43 2252 444 96 | tollfree= | fax=+43 2252 444 96 222 | image=CongressCasinoBaden.JPG | hours=Casino 15:00-, jackpot casino 13:00- | price= | content=Offers slot machines, roulette, and other classic casino games. Several restaurants are onsite. }} * {{do | name=Baden Trotting Course | alt=Trabrennverein Baden | url=http://www.trabenbn.co.at/ | email=traben@baden.at | address=Wiener Straße 84 | lat=48.012973 | long=16.258509 | directions= | phone=+43 2252-88773 | tollfree= | fax=+43 2252-86612 | hours=M-F 7:30-12:00 (info) | price= | content=A traditional horse-trotting race course, in use since 1892. }} ==Buy== '''Badener Café Bonbons''' are a traditional Austrian sweet mostly composed by Café and sugar. They exist in different textures and depending on it either wrapped in pink or brown paper. Each pastry in Baden have their specific home-made production. ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Restaurant Rudolfshof | alt= | url=http://www.rudolfshof.at | email=restaurant@rudolfshof.at | address=Restaurant Rudolfshof Gaminger Berg 5, 2500 Baden | lat=48.0178 | long=16.2300 | directions=End of Welzergasse >>> | phone=+43 2252 209 203 0 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Rudolfshof Baden, Gaminger Berg 5.jpg | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kurpark garni (Bed & Breakfast)| alt= | url=http://www.hotel-kurpark.at/Baden-near-Vienna.htm | email=office@hotel-kurpark.at | address=Welzergasse 29 | lat=48.013065 | long=16.234343 | directions= | phone= +43 2252 89104 | tollfree= | fax=+43 2252 89104 15 | image=Hotel Kurpark.jpg|thumb|Hotel Kurpark garni - Bed and Breakfast - Baden / Austria | hours= | price=€78+ (double rooms), €100+ (apartments); breakfast included | checkin= | checkout= | content=A small hotel ideally located by the Spa Park, with guest rooms and apartments available. Free wi-fi, indoor pool, sauna and garden pool. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Schloss Weikersdorf | alt= | url=http://www.austria-hotels.at/hotel-schloss-weikersdorf/index.html | email=info@schlossweikersdorf.at | address=Schlossgasse 9-11 | lat=48.008086 | long=16.220588 | directions= | phone=+43 2252 483 01 | tollfree= | fax=+43 2252 48301 150 | image=Baden,-Schloss-Weikersdorf,-Turm-(2009).jpg | price=€75+, breakfast included | checkin= | checkout= | content=A former palace with foundations dating to the 13th century, this hotel has hosted many Austrian luminaries and royalty. Has an on-site restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hunting Lodge Schönau Castle | alt=Jagdhaus Schloss Schönau | url=http://www.schlosshotels.co.at/en/hotels/oesterreich/niederoesterreich/schloss-schoenau-jagdhaus/index.html | email=gast@schloss-schoenau.at | address=Kirchengasse 18, Schönau an der Triesting | lat=47.938724 | long=16.252352 | directions=15min S of Baden | phone=+43 2256 2020 950 | tollfree= | fax=+43 2256 2020 920 | hours= | price=€120+ (not including breakfast) | checkin= | checkout= | content=Situated amidst the gardens of Castle Schönau, the castle's former hunting lodge offers 8 beds in three apartments for rent on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== Baden lies on the Austrian '''south railway''' and '''highway line (A2)''' which connects [[Vienna]] and [[Graz]]. Of course cities on the track like [[Wiener Neustadt]], [[Semmering]], [[Bruck an der Mur]], Kindberg or Kapfenberg are also easily reached. * [[Vienna]] is the capital of the Republic of Austria and by far its most populous city. It is Austria's artistic, cultural, economic and political centre. * [[Graz]] is the second-largest city in Austria. The City of Graz including it's historic centre and Schloss Eggenberg is a world heritage site. {{routebox | image1=A2-AT.svg | imagesize1=22 | image1a=E59-AT.svg | imagesize1a=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=becomes [[File:A23-AT.svg|18px]] | minorl1=[[Vienna]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Graz]] | minorr1=[[Wiener Neustadt]] }} {{geo|48.003333|16.231111}} {{IsPartOf|Lower Austria}} {{outlinecity}} [[WikiPedia:Baden bei Wien]] [[Commons:Category:Baden, Lower Austria]] kbwvcm8a7hdvkzssuvmc0guyekyr4pd 0 2323 2953733 2953732 2016-03-08T15:48:24Z 158.85.122.237 /* See */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg|unesco=yes}} [[File:Bahla Fort.jpg|thumb|300px|Bahla Fort, one of the four major forts in Oman and a [[UNESCO World Heritage site]].]] '''Bahla''' is a fortified oasis town in [[Northern Oman]], best known for its immense 14th-century fortress and for a unique style of pottery. ==Understand== The fortress and the town are enclosed by the extensive remnants of a 12-km long fortified wall. Most buildings in the town are constructed of traditional mud brick, many of them hundreds of years old. The best view of the fortifications and the fortress can be had from just outside the western entrance, near the Jabrin junction. Bahla is also known in Oman as ''Madinat Al Sehr'' ('City of Magic') due to its long association with djinn and sorcerers, an association continuing to the present day. ===Read=== * '''Mandana Limbert''', ''In the Time of Oil: Piety, Memory, and Social Life in an Omani Town''. An in-depth examination of the many changes in Bahlawi life following the discovery of oil, based on the writer's year-and-a-half stay there in the late 1990s. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|22.96543|57.29851|zoom=14}} Bahla is bisected by Highway 21, about halfway between [[Nizwa]] and Ibri. * {{listing | name=Oman National Transport Company | alt=ONTC | url=http://www.ontcoman.com/ | email= | address=Alhuzaily Trading (Agent) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 25 419313, +968 99 350922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Runs daily buses to and from Muscat via Nizwa. }} ==Get around== ==See== [[File:Jabrin door (2).jpg|thumb|150px|Doorway in Jabrin Castle]] * {{see | name=Bahla Fort | alt= | url=http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/433 | email= | address=Hwy 21 | lat=22.964489 | long=57.300883 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Bahla Fort.jpg | hours=F 08:00-11:00, Sa 08:00-16:00 | price=Free | content=This [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] was built in the 13th and 14th centuries by the prosperous Bani Nebhan tribe when they dominated the region. The original, unaltered structure has stone foundations and walls of unbaked mud brick, and together with the rest of the town is a magnificent example of medieval southern Arabian architecture. After a twenty-year restoration effort, the fort is now partially open to the public for limited hours. There are a number of displays inside, but as yet few labels or descriptions. }} * {{see | name=Mosques of the Saints | alt=Flying Mosques | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.972653 | long=57.306972 | directions=dirt rd off of Hwy 21, 0.5 km SW of the Shell petrol station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Three old mosques in an ancient cemetery mark the tombs of medieval Sufi hermits who were believed to be in communion with djinn. According to one old legend the mosque in the middle was flown in intact from Rustaq, nearly 90 km away. }} * {{see | name=Jabrin Castle | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.915176 | long=57.249164 | directions=5 km SW of Bahla | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Jabreen, fort (6892749327).jpg | hours=Sa-Th 09:00-16:00 | price=500 Bzs | content=This impressive fortress was originally built in 1670-1675 as a residence for Imam Sultan bin Saif Al Ya'arubi, and was a centre of learning for medicine, astrology and Islamic studies. Many rooms and balconies feature elaborately carved fixtures, and within the living quarters the ceilings are painted with flowers and other ornamental flourishes. The tomb of the Imam is also enclosed within the fort. }} ==Do== ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Pottery workshops | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hwy 21 | lat= | long= | directions=a short distance W of Bahla Fort and the souq, along both sides of the road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bahla's pottery is famed throughout Oman, and almost all households have at least a couple of Bahla pieces. The clay is from the wadi floor, and traditional kilns are still used. Pieces range in price from 100 Bzs for small bowls to OMR 12 for large decorative pots. }} * {{buy | name=Bahla Souq | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hwy 21 | lat=22.964291 | long=57.298802 | directions=across the road from Bahla Fort | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A traditional souq, where you can find Bahla's famed pottery, along with other hand-crafted items. The tree in the small central courtyard marks the spot where a much older tree once stood; this older tree was believed by locals to be bewitched and was chained to the ground to prevent the djinn from flying off with it. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Jibreen Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.jibrenhotel.com/ | email=jibrnhtl@omantel.net.om | address=Nizwa-Ibri Rd, Jabrin | lat=22.946988 | long=57.256444 | directions=by the Jabrin junction | phone=+968 25 363340, +968 25 363371 | tollfree= | fax=+968 25 363128 | price=OMR 25-45 (May-Sep), OMR 40-70 (Oct-Apr) | checkin= | checkout= | content=Has clean, comfortable rooms. Rates include breakfast. }} ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{isPartOf|Northern Oman}} {{outlinepark}} {{related|UNESCO_World_Heritage_List}} [[wikipedia:Bahla]]{{geo|22.966666666667|57.3}} [[commons:Bahla]] 8ij8wso46f12doh57ozrustgfa8l70e 0 148028 2924140 2923343 2016-01-17T05:08:45Z AndreCarrotflower 1800 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Bala Cynwyd''' is in [[Montgomery County (Pennsylvania)|Montgomery County]], [[Pennsylvania]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=I-76.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Harrisburg]] | minorl1=[[King of Prussia]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Atlantic City]] | minorr1='''[[Philadelphia]]''' | image2=US 1.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[New York City]] | minorl2='''[[Philadelphia]]''' | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Baltimore]] | minorr2=[[Upper Darby]] | image3=SEPTA Cynwyd icon.png | imagesize3=100 | directionl3=NW | majorl3=END | minorl3= | directionr3=SE | majorr3=[[Philadelphia/Center City West|Center City West, Philadelphia]] | minorr3=[[Philadelphia/West|West Philadelphia]] }} {{IsPartOf|Montgomery County (Pennsylvania)}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|40.008|-75.234|zoom=13}} [[Commons:Category:Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania]] [[Wikipedia:Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania]] ja4u21t077a9aqo18mus9wofnvujz4d 0 2419 2822314 2795802 2015-07-08T19:05:05Z Wiki9gel 1686613 Split Services content into Buy, Connect and Stay healthy wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Baler''' is a small town in [[Aurora (province)|Aurora Province]] on the East coast of [[Luzon]] in the [[Philippines]]. It is situated between the Sierra Madre mountain range and the Pacific Ocean, in the vast plain at the mouth of Baler's Bay. ==History== Founded in 1609 by Franciscan missionaries, Baler is also the last place held by the Spaniards until they got kicked off in 1899. In 1951, Baler became the capital town of the new province of Aurora. It has around 30,000 inhabitants. ==Get in and around== Genesis Transportation provides a direct buses from [[Manila]] (along EDSA in Pasay city) to Baler and one way cost P450. Alternately, you can catch a bus from [[Manila]] to [[Cabanatuan]] = p197. and then jump on a van or Bus to Baler at the Cabanatuan Central Bus Station there (the van leave when it's full). p200. Slower than the Genesis bus as it goes through the sinuous dust road and not the new sealed one, but better if you're sick on air con buses in the mountains. There is one 7AM bus everyday that goes along the Aurora coast from Baler through [[Dipaculao]], [[Casiguran]] until [[Dilasag]]. the a/c bus fare from Cabanatuan to Baler is p 247. the non air bus fare is p 174. ==See== * Baler's Museum * Bahia de Baler/Sabang Beach on Baler's bay * Rainforest * Ermita Hill - where locals took refuge from a tsunami. Now a pleasant small park with a view of the bay and a large cross at the top. * Waterfalls - Ditumabo Falls and the smaller Culayan Falls. The latter is a nice and clean, good for a picnic and a dip. Both are technically in San Luis, slightly inland from Baler. ==Do== * Surfing - : there is many surfboard rental around the beach access. ==Buy== * China bank has two visa/Mastercard Atms * RCBC bank has one Visa/Mastercard Atm and will also exchange US dollars at a good rate. ==Eat== * Gerry's Chinese and seafood restaurant : a good value popular among locals in the center of the city. * Bay's Inn : has a restaurant by the beach, good value Filipino-western style meals. * Bahia de Baler : more expensive than it neighbor Day's Inn but a bit more classy too. * {{eat | name=Eat all you can buffet | alt= | url= | email= | address=N E mall brgy suklayin | lat= | long= | directions=inside the Ne mall in Baler | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=p120 | lastedit=2015-03-17 | content=a all you can eat with drinks. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * Kahea's Lodge : at Sabang beach, offers P500 Fan rooms. * Little Girl's Surfer Lodge : next to Kahea's, offers P600 Fan rooms and surfboard rental. * MM Lodge : after the two first ones at Sabang Beach, P600 Fan rooms. * Carlito's Inn : though it is far from the coast at the eastern tip of the city, Carlito's offers nice air-con/fan rooms with bathtoom, cable TV for P500 to P900. * Amihan Hotel : in the center, this old hotel offers the most low cost rooms in Baler. most with outside bathrooms for (P400). * {{sleep | name=Penny Lane Transient | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sabang baler | lat= | long= | directions=behide Emerila inn | phone=+63 9399071271 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=p500 | lastedit=2015-03-17 | content=Fan double rooms with outside bathrooms and tv. }} * {{sleep | name=Passilyo Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sabang | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from p500 | lastedit=2015-03-17 | content=fan double room with outside bathroom. }} * {{sleep | name=La Flor Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sabang Beach | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 9998441185 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=p500 | lastedit=2015-03-19 | content=fan double rooms. has a swimming pool. }} * {{sleep | name=Circle Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sabang beach. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=p450/550 | lastedit=2015-03-19 | content=Hammock or dorm bed. }} ==Stay healthy== * Hospital : there is a reliable hospital facility at the east of town (on the way in/out). ==Connect== * Post office : is in the Bus Station area. ==Go next== {{outlinecity}} {{isPartOf|Aurora (province)}} [[Wikipedia:Baler, Aurora]]{{geo|15.758333|121.5625}} 30xbf42hi6klpk5y1r7xa5c51yrndep 0 2590 2965155 2959314 2016-03-29T02:51:54Z Gsarwa 490894 /* By taxi */ Current taxi wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bandung banner Railway station.jpg|dotm=yes}} {{districts discussion}} '''[http://www.bandung.go.id Bandung]''' is the capital city of [[West Java]] Province, and the third largest city in [[Indonesia]] after [[Jakarta]] and [[Surabaya]]. Nicknamed '''Parijs van Java''' (Paris of Java) by the Dutch for its resemblance to Paris and European atmosphere back at the colonial times, it is locally called as ''Kota Kembang'', literally meaning '''the Flowery City''' since Bandung used to have a lot of flowers. A city sitting in a former lake with an altitude of 768 meters above sea level, the surroundings of lush and beautiful Parahyangan mountains makes the climate cooler than most major cities in Indonesia. If you are into the city situation, look for its universities to study, apparel products to try on and wonderful places for gastronomic adventure. Nowadays, Bandung has become a very popular weekend escape for [[Jakarta]]ns because of its close proximity. ==Understand== ===History=== Although the oldest written reference to the city dates back to 1488, there were numerous archaeological finds of "Java Man" that lived on the banks of Cikapundung river and the shores of Bandung's Great Lake. In the 17th-18th century, the Dutch East Indies Company (VOC) created small plantations in Bandung, with a road to Batavia (today's Jakarta) completed in 1786. In 1809, Louis Bonaparte, the ruler of the [[Netherlands]] and its colonies, ordered the Dutch Indies Governor H.W. Daendels to improve Java's defenses against the threat of the English, who occupied the nearby Malay peninsula. Daendels responded by building the Great Post Road (''De Groote Postweg'') that stretched about 1000&nbsp;km between the west and the east coasts of Java. Because north coast was in the form of impassable swamps and marshes at the time, the road was diverted through Bandung along what is now Jalan Asia-Afrika. Daendels liked Bandung's strategic location so much that he ordered the capital to be moved there. Military barracks were built and Bupati Wiranatakusumah II, the chief administrator of that area, built his ''dalem'' (palace), Masjid Agung (The Grand Mosque) and ''pendopo'' (meeting place) in the classical Javan ''alun-alun'' (city square) near a pair of holy city wells (Sumur Bandung) and facing the mystical mountain of Tangkuban Perahu. Powered by its cinchona (for malaria drug quinine), tea, and coffee plantations, Bandung prospered and developed into an exclusive European style resort with hotels, cafes, and shops. Many of Bandung landmarks, including the Preanger and Savoy Homann hotels, as well as the shopping street of Jalan Braga, are still available today. The Concordia Society building, now Gedung Merdeka, was built with a large ball room as a club for rich Europeans to spend their weekends. [[File:Bandung pasopati.jpg|thumb|250px|Pasopati bridge flyover, a new landmark of Bandung.]] In 1880, the first major railroad between [[Jakarta]] to Bandung opened, boosting small industries and bringing in Chinese workers. The first of Bandung universities, the ''Technische Hogeschool'' (TH) was established on July 3, 1920. One of the its alumni members is President Soekarno himself. That university is now known as the ''Institut Teknologi Bandung'' (ITB) In 1942, after Japanese soldiers landed in coastal areas of Java, the Dutch retreated from Jakarta to Bandung, but were driven out from there as well and surrendered soon after. After the end of the war, first the British and later the Dutch came back trying to reestablish the pre-war colonial situation, but on March 24, 1946, during the struggle for Indonesian independence, the city of Bandung was burned down by retreating forces of the TRI, because they would not comply with the order given by the British forces to move out of Bandung to the south (Bandung Sea of Fire/''Bandung Lautan Api''). For the TRI this act was a sign of refusal to surrender. Over 200,000 people fled the city during the incident. In 1955, the '''Asia Africa Conference''' (''Konferensi Asia Afrika'') was held in Bandung, paving the way for the creation of the Non-Aligned Movement in 1961. The Indonesian parliament was located in Bandung from 1955 to 1966, but was moved back to Jakarta in 1966. ===Orientation=== Today's Bandung is a sprawling city of 2.7 million people and suffers from many of the same problems as other Indonesian cities. Traffic is congested, old buildings have been torn down, and once idyllic residences have turned into business premises, fortunately the facades are still same. There are main roads that roughly split the city into three parts, the north, the central, and the south. The '''Pasupati overpass''' splits the north and the central. '''Dago or H Juanda''' and '''Merdeka''' are the main roads from north to south. The '''Jenderal Sudirman''', '''Asia Afrika''', '''Kosambi''' and '''Jenderal Ahmad Yani''' cuts the central and the south. If you enter using the toll road, you will start from the outskirts first and then make your way into the city center. Road in bahasa Indonesia is translated into Jalan and abbreviated into Jl.; this applies to all kind of road from small road to major road. You will see a lot of Jl. in front of the road name in this guide. Very small road that cannot by passed by car is called Gang and abbreviated into Gg. ===Tourist information office=== * {{listing | name=Office of Culture and Tourism of Bandung City | alt= | url=http://bandungtourism.com | email= | address=Jl. Ahmad Yani no. 277 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 727 1724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get in== [[File:Bandung center map.png|thumb|250px|Map of central Bandung in detail.]] Bandung is located in the central highlands. It can be reached from Jakarta via the toll road or by train. When using the road, there are many small buses connecting Jakarta and Bandung. An alternative to the toll road is the winding and mountainous roads through Puncak (=Peak). The route through Puncak is quite scenic but on weekends and public holidays the traffic is congested. ===By plane=== Bandung's {{marker|type=listing|name=Husein Sastranegara|lat=-6.902|long=107.578}} ({{IATA|BDO}}) Airport has a difficult location among the mountains and has only limited services with narrow-body airplanes. The airport is located at the end of Pajajaran Street, 4&nbsp;km from the centre of the city. There's no metered taxi available from inside Bandung Airport. The official taxi of the airport (a monopoly) didn't use meter and will only drive with a taxi ticket (the ticket shown the amount you have to pay to the driver) which can be bought at the taxi booth near the international arrival exit gate for a minimum of Rp 40.000. Most hotels provide a free airport transfer services. All of Indonesia's major airlines are present at Bandung Airport, offering frequent connections with most of Indonesia's major cities, with at least daily flights to 13 destinations including [[Surabaya]] (East Java), [[Medan]] (Sumatra), [[Makassar]] (Sulawesi) and [[Bali]]. There is no scheduled flight connection with Indonesia's capital Jakarta, as the distance between both cities is a mere 125 km only. In addition to the wide range of domestic destinations, [http://www.airasia.com AirAsia] connects Bandung with multiple daily flights to Malaysia ([[Johor Bahru]] and [[Kuala Lumpur]]) and [[Singapore]]. Also [http://www.malindoair.com Malindo Air] has daily flights from/to Kuala Lumpur, and [http://www.silkair.com Silk Air] five weekly from/to Singapore. Jakarta's [[Soekarno Hatta International Airport]] airport is 2.5 hours away (plus any, often significant, traffic jams) from Bandung. A number of companies offer direct shuttle bus services to Bandung, including a convinience Primajasa big bus; see the next two sections for details. ===By bus=== {{Mapframe|-6.92|107.62|zoom=12|layer=M}} Bus services connect Bandung and smaller surrounding cities. Several long-route buses are also available from major big cities. The most convenient way is the air-conditioned bus with the ''express'' or ''non-stop'' tag. The main bus terminals in Bandung are {{marker|type=listing|name=Leuwipanjang|lat=-6.94639|long=107.59417}}, serving buses from the west ([[Bogor]], [[Jakarta]], [[Merak]], [[Pandeglang]], [[Tangerang]], [[Depok]], [[Bekasi]], [[Cikarang]], [[Cibinong]] and [[Sukabumi]].) and {{marker|type=listing|name=Cicaheum|lat=-6.9026125|long=107.6567526}}, serving buses from the east ([[Cirebon]], [[Garut]], [[Tasikmalaya]], [[Banjar]], [[Pangandaran]], [[Indramayu]], central Java cities, eastern Java cities and also from Bali Island). It is also possible to take a bus to Cileunyi, 16 km to the east of the city. Though it actually passes Bandung, it does not stop there, so you must take an angkot to Cicaheum and then to Bandung. ===By shuttle bus=== With 7-10 seater minivans leaving every few minutes, the shuttle bus market between Jakarta and Bandung is fiercely competitive. Roughly speaking, services can be categorised as either '''door to door''' in a chartered car or van that takes your group exactly where you want to go, for around US $50–75, or '''point to point''' from its pools to another, for under US $10. Many companies offer both. ====Bandung shuttle providers==== * '''4848''' Taxi. Jl Prapatan 34, Jakarta. ☎ +62 21 381 4488, +62 21 386 4848. The service is great, reliable and safe. Price: approx. US $25/car (4 persons). One destination only in a small area in Jakarta, so you have to ask which area in Jakarta they serve. * '''Arnes Shuttle'''. Hourly from Superindo Pancoran Statue, in the hook of North-East intersection from 04:00 to 21:00, except from 09:00 to 15:00, when they run every two hours. Jakarta: ☎ 0822-1669-1117, 0878-2260-1009, Bandung at Balubur Town Square (Baltos): ☎ 0858.6000.3868 (indosat), 0821.2112.12.93 (telkomsel), 0878.2439.8501 (xl). Passengers can 'transit' at Baltos, RS Hermina, BTC and Rest Area of Pasteur Toll Gate and take Arnes Shuttle to Jatinangor, a place with many big universities, every 15 minutes for additional Rp 20,000 from 05:30 to 18:00 and then every 30 minutes from 18:30 to 23:00, except for Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, when it runs every 30 minutes. Jatinangor at Jl. Raya Jatinangor 190 Desa Cikeruh, next to Bank Tabungan Negara, before Sayang intersection, if coming from Sumedang. ☎ +62 22 933.636.97, 0858.6000.3686 (indosat), 0821.2112.12.39 (telkomsel). * [http://www.daytrans.co.id '''DayTrans'''] (Indonesian-language only) Jakarta (Blora, Sarinah, Fatmawati, Karet, Mall Senayan City, FX Plaza, Meruya-Intercon, Kebon Jeruk-Binus, Grogol, Atrium Plaza, Hotel Acacia, Cempaka Putih Pulomas, Tebet/Pancoran and Jatiwaringin), ☎ +62 21 7063 6868 or 6386 4005. Bandung (Cihampelas and Pasteur), ☎ +62 22 7063 6868. They have the best pilot seats amongst all shuttle providers. Price between Rp 90,000 to Rp 110,000 per passenger depends on seat location. * '''Cipaganti''' — Probably the biggest name in the business, they serve over more a dozen points throughout Jakarta and its suburbs from their central point at the Bandung Trade Center (BTC) on the western side of the city and the other points, with shuttles leaving every 15 to 30 min or so on most routes. Rp 700,000 for a point-to-point charter. Price Rp 110,000 per passenger. * '''Star Shuttle''' — This belongs to Cipaganti Group to compete with Baraya, but has different point(s) than Cipaganti. In Bandung the point is in Balubur Town Square (Baltos) to limited routes only. ☎ +62 21 700 500 000 and +62 21 700 500 000. The phone numbers are same as Cipaganti, so you have to mention that you will use Star Shuttle. The price is Rp 80,000, the cheapest among all shuttle providers. * '''Baraya''' — The ticket fee is Rp 85,000 per passenger for a shared ride with abundant routes. ☎ +62 21 7244 999 and +62 22 753 1415. * '''Primajasa''' Bus, ☎ +62 22 607 3992 (Bandung), ☎ +62 21 800 9545 (Jakarta). Direct shuttle service from Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport to Batununggal, so they don't stop at Bandung Super Mall anymore. And no stop alomng the route, so passengers can only exit at destination point. The trip takes approx. 3 hr and the cost is approx. US $8.50/person or Rp 75,000. Schedule: once every half hour from 0:30AM-4PM and the rest is every hour. Their buses feature a smoking room and toilet at the back. * '''Silver Bird Van''' Taxi (Blue Bird Group), Jl. Mampang Prapatan Raya 60, South Jakarta. ☎ +62 21 798 1234. Price: Rp 750,000 door to door, plus toll fee Rp 50,000. * '''X-Trans''', Jl. Blora 1 AB, Central Jakarta, ☎ +62 21 315 0555. Price: approx. US $55/car maximum 10 persons for point-to-point charter. Price Rp 100,000 per passenger. * '''CitiTrans''', Jakarta (Fatmawati, Bintaro, Sudirman, Kelapa Gading, Pasar Pagi, Central Park), ☎ 08041111000. Bandung (Dipati Ukur, Cihampelas Walk, Pasteur), ☎ 08041111000. 7 or 10-person (depends on the point) shuttles with separate seats. Due to competition, all shuttles now only have 2 prices, for 8-11 seats Rp 80,000 (Star Shuttle) to Rp 85,000 (Baraya) and for 6-7 seats Rp 90,000 to Rp 110,000 in a minibus. ===By car=== Bandung is two hours away from [[Jakarta]] by car, thanks to the new '''Cipularang toll road''' that completes the inter-city highway between Jakarta and Bandung, thus it is now faster to travel by car than by train from Jakarta. However during the rainy season, parts of the road may be closed because of landslides, and bewildering because of possible high winds or blinding fog and downpours. While most cars would exit the system at '''Pasteur''', the first exit to Bandung with excellent connections to Lembang, it is very congested during the weekends so it is highly encouraged to enter the city at the less congested tolled exits instead: try '''Pasir Koja''', '''Kopo''', '''Moh. Toha''', and '''Buah Batu'''. If you still wish to exit at Pasteur so bad, note that only a car with a minimum of 4 people can use the exit on Saturdays from 09:00 to 13:00! One alternative route is by the slower, but enjoyable, route via the [[Puncak]] area. If you travel by car using this route, be sure to stop at the '''Puncak Pass''', the tip of the highland just on the outskirts of Jakarta, for a view of tea plantation and fresh air. There are plenty of good restaurants and hotels out there. ===By train=== State operator [https://tiket.kereta-api.co.id/ PT Kereta Api Indonesia] offers frequent services between Jakarta and Bandung with Argo Parahyangan, as well as other towns on the southern rail route. Though even the fastest services take more than three hours from Jakarta, the comfortable trains, and the scenic mountains and paddy fields makes you forget time. There are two classes for each train: Executive class, near to slightly over Rp 100,000 per ticket for air conditioning, reclining seats and a foot rest and Business class for Rp 15,000 to Rp 25,000 less offers air conditioning and comfortable seats, though without recliners or foot rests. If you do travel by train, get off at the '''Bandung''' train station, which is located right at the city center and offers excellent transportation connections to the city's places of interest. The station has two faces — the old entrance (from Jakarta is the right of the train) and the newer entrance (from Jakarta is the left of the train); to go to the parking lot and find taxis more easily, take the newer entrance, but if you want to take angkot you should go to the old entrance, there are a small terminal 100 meters in front of the station. ==Get around== {{Infobox|Some tips on using angkot:|* There is no uniform color, but each route has the same 2-color scheme, even the same model of minibus (some routes may mix Kijangs and minibuses). There may be custom variations to the vehicles because they are privately-owned. * Usually an angkot is a modified ordinary minibus. The 10-seat minibus becomes an 18-seater. This is possible by lining passengers side by side. It might be a bit awkward for first-time users. * Don't be nervous about touching other passengers; the cramped seating often makes it unavoidable. Do be aware that some pickpockets operate on angkots. Be very careful if you see someone acting sick or odd. * To stop the angkot, just raise your hand, and when you need to get off, just shout 'kiri !!' (pronounced "kee-ree"), the Indonesian word for "left." This is a request for the driver to pull aside to the left. * The most comfortable and safest seat is usually the front window, next to the driver, but you still share one seat for two. * Payment is by cash only, but preferably in small denominations. An average single trip fare costs Rp 2,000~5,000. * The door is typically removed, so don't be scared if it is missing. Tall people will need to bend over to get in, and the bench seats are really small. [[File:Daihatsu Hijet angkot.jpg|thumb|center|250px|Request an angkot to stop.]]}} Travelling around in Bandung can be quite complex and frustrating, especially to newcomers, because there is no mass rapid transit system. Locals travel using small public minibuses, known as '''angkot''' from ''angkutan''=transport and ''kota''=city. ===By angkot=== This option has only origin and destination names on top, sometimes with a description of which street they pass if there is more than one angkot route for a certain '''origin-destination route'''. Although there is an official price for angkot from '''Organda''' (the local regulator of these private city transport), it is usually based on how far you travel. It's better to ask the driver or '''kernet''' (driver assistance) about the price to go to a location. To ask for an angkot to stop and pick you up, just raise your hand. When you're inside and want to stop, just ask the kernet to stop or say 'kiri' (''kee-ree'') or simply 'stop'. It used to be easy to find a bell that you could press to stop, but not anymore. Most angkot fares range from Rp 4000 and Rp 8000 for the longest routes, but are usually about Rp 3000 to Rp 5000. For very short distances below 1.5 kilometers, Rp 2000 is enough. The official angkot routes are listed on Bandung's [http://www.bandung.go.id/index.php?fa=infokota.detail&id=17 ''City Government'' website]. Some angkot have same destination, but have different routes, such as Angkot No. 01, which runs from Cicaheum to Kebon Kelapa through Bandung Super Mall, whereas Angkot No. 02 goes through Aceh. ===By taxi=== If you don't know which angkot routes to take, you're much better off taking a taxi. Metered taxis may take you out of your way to get more money or run the meter first before you enter the taxi, in case of phone orders. The fare for trips within the city is usually between Rp25,000 and Rp75,000. At most big streets, taxis can be hailed at malls and big hotels, but as in most cases, ordering by phone is the safest bet, although there is usually a minimum payment for phone orders. Allow plenty of time for the journey, as traffic congestion is common, especially in weekends. Short trips of under 10 km may take over an hour in the rush hour and in weekends. Almost all taxis in Bandung require a minimum payment of Rp 25,000 except for Blue Bird, which requires none. Besides the flagfall for the first kilometers, the tariff for next kilometers is Rp 4,500 and waiting time is Rp 45,000/hour (is also charge when the taxi trap in traffic jam or stop behind the red light). List of taxi companies in Bandung: * {{listing | name=AA | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 6088 7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Flawless vehicles with non-smoking drivers, maybe better than BlueBird, but they use a high tariff with flagfall of Rp 8,500 for the first kilometer. Minimum payment of phone order: Rp 30,000. }} * {{listing | name=Bandung Raya | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 201 4018 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Blue Bird | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 7561234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good reputation and reliable; this is the premium taxi company in Indonesia. Call centre staff can speak English. Most hotels will gladly call the taxi to pick you up. Rp 35,000 minimum payment for phone order. Use application (including order by phone) and GPS, the nearest taxi within one kilometer radius from the passengers will pick up in 5 minutes. }} * {{listing | name=Centris Taxi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 7512100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Cipaganti Taxi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 731 9498 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Gemah Ripah | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 421 7070 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Second choice after Blue Bird: Rp 25,000 minimum payment, but no additional charge for phone orders. Their taxis frequently arrive about 5 to 10 minutes before the time you requested on the phone and run the argometer while the taxi is waiting for passengers. }} * {{listing | name=Kota Kembang | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 731 2312 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Old vehicles, a last resort, mainly for orders by phone. }} * {{listing | name=Putra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 540 5010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Old vehicles, a last resort, mainly for orders by phone. }} ===By bus=== There are a number of bus companies but they don't cover the whole city due to many narrow streets in Bandung. City buses, called Damri, usually cover long routes across the city from end-to-end; for example, from the north to the south (Dago or Setiabudi to Leuwi Panjang Central Terminal) and from the west to the east (from Cibeureum to Cicaheum and then to Cibiru). The intersection of north-south routes and east-west routes is Alun-alun Central Park and intersection of Astana Anyar and Asia Afrika. Buses can be stopped anywhere, not just at the bus stops. The ticket price for all routes in the city is Rp 2,000 for without air-con and Rp 3,500 with air-com. Damri buses also serve outer Bandung (from April 1st, 2015), to areas such as Alun-alun Central Park Bandung to Ciburuy (near Padalarang), and Elang to Jatinangor. All buses will use air conditioning. The additional buses to serve Dago to Leuwi Panjang Central Terminal will also use air conditioned buses. ===By car=== Using a car is probably the easiest and the most convenient way to travel around Bandung and surrounds. If you don't have a valid driving licence, then you can also rent a car with a chauffeur, which is very common for western travelers. Perhaps it is even better to rent a car from Jakarta. Rental cars are available from numerous outlets, including major international brands, for an average of Rp350,000 per day for 12 hours, Rp500,000 for travel outside Bandung such as to Tangkuban Perahu. While it is generally required to travel by car, especially to the outskirt mountains, the horrendous weekend and rush hour traffic jams can put your trip up to an hour behind schedule, so be sure to plan ahead by starting early and look for alternate routes! The major roads that are often '''crowded''' are the roads leading up to Lembang (Jalan Sukajadi), Dago, Cihampelas, and the corridor from Pasteur toll exit to Pasupati overpass that connects these streets. On the weekends, especially long holidays, hoards of cars from Jakarta head over to this part of the city for a getaway, resulting in even uglier drive times. Be aware that many streets, especially the small ones, typically go one-way but sometimes poorly indicated! For cars from outside Bandung be aware of local rule that every car should provided with trash bin or will be penaltized and has been done with penalty Rp 250,000 and lose the time to visit the court. ==See== ===Architectural jewels=== There were many buildings built in a classic Dutch colonial style during the late 18th and early 19th century. The locals referred to this time as the '''Bandoeng tempo doeloe''' (old Bandung) era. The [[Art Deco architecture|Art Deco]] style was very popular throughout the earlier half of the 20th century and the city and its suburbs retain many fine examples of these architectural styles. The city administration has a tendency to lean toward a ''modern'' style throughout the city with many of the more recent bridges, banks, malls and commercial areas. However many of the historical buildings have conservation orders and there are some very well preserved and maintained examples of the colonial era architecture to be seen. The non-profit organization [https://www.facebook.com/bandungheritage Bandung Heritage Society] has been formed recently to assist in endeavours to further preserve the city's historic buildings. {{infobox|Who is C.P.W. Schoemaker?|Born in Ambarawa (Central Java) in 1882, Schoemaker has been renowned as the father of Bandung Art Deco architectural style. He is famous for adapting modern European architecture to the tropical surroundings. This blending of ancient decorative elements and modern architectural features has made him the best Indonesian architect of his time. He later became a professor at the Institute Technology Bandung. Among his students was ir. Soekarno, the first president of the Republic of Indonesia. He died in 1949 in the city that he loved and buried at the Pandu cemetery, Bandung. When visiting Bandung, don't forget to visit his residence at Jl. Sawunggaling 2, where its heroic renovation has been awarded by UNESCO. His artworks include: Gedung Merdeka, Villa Isola, facade of the Grand Preanger Hotel, Cipaganti mosque, Cathedral at Jl. Merdeka, Church at Jl. Wastukencana, the Majestic theater, Gedung PLN, Landmark building at Jl. Braga, etc.}} Make sure you see these buildings before they're gone. * {{see | name= Villa Isola | alt= | url= | email= | address= Jl. Dr. Setiabudi 229 | lat= -6.861301 | long= 107.594478 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Architect: C.P.W. Schoemaker. Built in 1932 for an Italian millionaire D.W. Berretty as a villa. It lies in the northern part of Bandung, overlooking the city to south and the Tangkuban Perahu mountain to the north. Villa Isola and its 2 gardens have a magnificent design by its architect, combining the unique landscape and the Indo-European architectural style. This monumental art was later used for a hotel, named Hotel de Luxe. Now it serves as UPI's (Indonesia University of Education) headmastership building. }} * {{see | name= Gedung Merdeka | alt= | url= | email= | address= Jl. Asia-Afrika 65 | lat= -6.920967 | long= 107.608323 | directions= near alun-alun or city square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Architect: Van Gallen Last and C.P.W Schoemaker. Built in 1895 for a club house for rich people, named the Concordia Society. In 1955, this building was famous as the first Asian-African conference venue. Now it is a museum for that conference. }} * {{see | name=Savoy Homann Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= Jl. Asia-Afrika 112 | lat= -6.921724 | long= 107.610342| directions= | phone=+62 22 4232244 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= It was built in 1880, renovated in 1938 by a Dutch architect A.F. Aabers with an art-deco style as it is seen today. It still serves a hotel until now. The King and Queen of Siam, The Prince and Queen of Belgium, The Governor General of Indo-China, The Duchess of Westminster and even Charles Chaplin had stayed there three times. You can also still stay in this hotel and enjoying the old colonial time. }} * {{see | name= Grand Hotel Preanger | alt= | url= | email= | address= Jl. Asia-Afrika 81 | lat= -6.921477 | long= 107.611615 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It has two sides: the old facade and the modern wing side. The old facade has an interesting story, as C.P.W. Schoemaker designed the art-deco style that is blended with local culture. It was a controversial issue at that time, but that gives a unique style. }} [[File:Gedung Sate - backside.jpg|thumb|Gedung Sate, Bandung.]] * {{see | name= Gedung Sate | alt= | url= | email= | address= Jl. Diponegoro | lat= -6.902499 | long= 107.618803 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Architect: J. Gerber, built in 1921. It was used as the head of the Dutch Indies Government Companies. The roof has a decoration of a popular ''satay'' food as now it is famous for the name, though it was not meant to be like that. In fact, it is a 6 ornaments, symbolizing ''6 million guldens'', the cost of the building. Now, the complex is the office of [[West Java]] governor and the local provincial house of representatives. Interestingly, this building mixes different architectural styles: Spanish ''Moorish'' style for the windows, Italian ''renaissance'' for the over all building, and between Balinese ''pura'' & Thai's ''pagoda'' for the roof. The facade faces directly to the Mt. Tangkubanperahu. The building is open for public, and at the end of the journey inside, you can sip a nice hot ''bajigur'' drink while watching the city view from the top floor. }} * {{see | name=Cipaganti Mosque | alt= Masjid Raya Cipaganti | url= | email= | address= 85 Jl Raa Wiranatakusumah | lat= -6.894671 | long= 107.602005 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Architect: C.P.W. Schoemaker, built in 1933. It was the only mosque that was built in the European residential area in the northern part of Bandung. The central facade still has the original design, but the mosque has been expanded to both of its side. }} * {{see | name= ITB West and East Hall | alt= Aula Barat & Timur ITB | url= | email= | address= 10 Jl. Ganesha | lat= -6.892368 | long= 107.611137 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= ITB is Institute Technology Bandung, the oldest institute of technology in Indonesia. It was built in 1918 by the architect Maclaine Pont. The most prominent Dutch East Indian architecture is the West and East Hall of this institute, where a West Sumatran style of architecture was used. }} ===Arts & science=== Bandung has been the melting point between the local Sundanese culture and the high-end technology developed at the Institute Technology Bandung. There are some interesting places to visit: * {{see | name=Saung Angklung Udjo | alt= | url=http://www.angklung-udjo.co.id/ | email= | address=Jl. Padasuka 118, 40192 Jawa Barat | lat=-6.897967 | long=107.655259 | directions=around 7 km from Bandung | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM - 5PM | price= | content=''Angklung'' is a traditional South-East Asian musical instrument, made by bamboo. Udjo Nalagena, a famous angklung artist, created an Angklung House in the outskirt of Bandung, where angklung is made, learned and played. You can enjoy an angklung orchestra played by 12 year old or less children or even be a part of this orchestra, holding one of the angklung instruments. The place is in the middle of padi terrace and bamboo field, a perfect location to feel the relaxedness of a small village. It is one of the famous travel destinations among westerners and is highly recommended. The easiest way is to rent a car to go there or ask your travel agent if there is a program to visit this place. }} * {{see | name=Bosscha Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.as.itb.ac.id/~ferry/IndoAstro/Bosscha/Bosscha.html | email=administration@as.itb.ac.id | address=Jl. Peneropongan Bintang, Lembang | lat=-6.824502 | long=107.615909 | directions= | phone=+62 22 2786001 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=on reservation | price= | content=Built in 1923 by Nederlandsch-Indische Sterrekundige Vereeniging (Assoc. of Dutch-Indies Astronomers) is the only observatory in [[Indonesia]]. It lies in Lembang, a small suburb city in the northern part of Bandung. It is now part of the Dept. of Astronomy, Institute Technology Bandung. To visit there, ask the department administration first for a reservation. }} :* Reservation must be made 1 month before. :* Bosscha is closed on national holidays, Sunday and Monday. :* Day visit at 9:00, 12:00 (except Friday at 13:00) and 15:00. :* Public night (17:00-19:30), between April–October, with some presentations and demos. Ask there for a specific date as this public night is open at the 7th & 8th of the lunar month. :* Special visit can be arranged, subject to their availability. [[File:Museum Geologi.JPG|thumb|Museum Geologi]] * {{see | name=Geological Museum | alt=Museum Geologi | url= | email= | address=57 Jl. Diponegoro | lat=-6.900688 | long=107.620980 | directions=near Gedung Sate complex | phone=+62 22 7203205 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mon-Thu 8AM-4PM, Sat&Sun 8AM-2PM; closed Fridays and national holidays | price=Free | content=Houses 250,000 rocks, a mineral collection, and 60,000 fossils. There are 3 major rooms in the museum: the geology of Indonesia, the history of life and the geology of human life. The building itself has an art-deco style, built in 1928 by a Dutch architect Wnalda van Scholtwenburg. Recommended museum by locals. }} * {{see | name=Sri Baduga Maharaja Museum | alt=Museum Negeri Sribaduga | url= | email= | address=Jl. BKR No. 185 | lat=-6.937764 | long=107.603441 | directions= | phone=+62 22 5210976 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mo-Fr 8AM-3PM, Sa-Su 8AM-2PM, closed on public holidays | price= | content=Archeological and geological exhibitions from the prehistoric West Java to the Hindu-Buddhist era. }} * '''Pos dan Giro Museum''' Inside the East Building of Gedung Sate * '''Mandala Wangsit Siliwangi Museum''' ==Do== There are many activities that you can do in the city or outside the city. As Bandung highland is surrounded by a string of mountains, activities in the outskirts of the city are centred about the mountain resorts, adventure activities and outdoor sports. In the city, you can have savor the culinary diversity (see the Eat section), shop at the cheap outlets and ''distros'' (see the Buy section) or just hang around. Every Sunday is Car Free Day in Dago street from Cikapayang to the north to Simpang-Siliwangi between 06:00 to 10:00. Come as early as possible, because it can become hectic, as it is only a small street. * {{do | name= Trans Studio Bandung | alt= | url=http://www.transstudiobandung.com/english/index.php | email= | address=Jl. Gatot Subroto no.289, Bandung. | lat=-6.9248 | long=107.6362 | directions= | phone=+62 22 9109999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Weekdays Rp. 170.000, weekends, sunday and holiday Rp. 270.000 for all venues | content= Indonesia's biggest indoor theme park is an equivalent to Universal Studios, but to a much smaller scale. There are more than 20 rides within 3 zones: Studio Central, The Lost World, and Magic Corner. Some of the attractions, especially the roller coasters, are equally thrilling to what you would expect in an outdoor amusement park. }} * {{do | name=Gasibu Park | alt=Lapangan Gasibu | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.9003 | long=107.6186 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In front of Gedung Sate. It's a favorite spot for a walk around a park and all the way towards Monju (Monumen Perjuangan), some 500 meters away. Fairground at Sunday morning, and food stalls at the Monju Park. People's favorites include ''dim sum ceker'' (a chicken foot cooked dim sum style) and ''nasi liwet'' (rice cooked in coconut milk, with chicken and vegetables). Within walking distance (about one kilometer), there is a famous yoghurt drink cafe with a nice and relaxing setting at Jl Cisangkuy. }} * {{do | name=Ram Fighting | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Villages around Bandung host ram fights on alternate Sundays. It's a big event for locals who turn out in their hundreds to watch 5-minute bouts between prize fighter male sheep. Tournaments are held in purpose-built rings in outlying villages. Best to hire a motorbike/guide in Bandung who knows when and where the next tournament is on. Ram fighting is not a blood sport but animal lovers may be upset at the sight of the fights, which are organized and refereed rather like boxing matches. }} ===Outdoor activities=== * {{do | name= Alun-alun Kota Bandung | alt= Bandung City Square| url= | email= | address= | lat= -6.921837 | long= 107.607135 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Alun-alun is the classical central core of the democratic city in Indonesia, since the 15th century. In 2015, the square use synthetic grass and every afternoon full with people sit on the synthetic grass with bare foot which 4 sides are the city major residence, ''pendopo'' (a place to meet between citizens and the government), a mosque. The grand mosque is still visible, though it has been renovated 7 times. Now, it has undergone a major renovation and expansion with two 81 m high minarets and a Taj Mahal interior design. The pendopo is also still there, behind a high wall. The prison in Banceuy street about 500 meters from Alun-alun has been transformed into a mall with one block is preserved as a museum, a cell block where Soekarno, the first president of Indonesia, spent some time in there. The major transition is that now alun-alun serves as an entertainment park, where shopping mall buildings are surrounding the square. }} * {{do | name=Bandung Zoo | alt= | url= | email= | address= Jl. Kebun Binatang No. 6 | lat= -6.895362 | long= 107.609108 | directions= | phone=+62 22 2502770 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Built in 1930. Popular for domestic tourists, mainly of the second day of Idul Fitri as tradition, but is not recommended for foregn tourists, because is not well maintained. }} [[File:Kawah Putih from the bottom, Bandung Regency, 2014-08-21.jpg|thumb|width|300px|View of Kawah Putih from the crater floor]] * {{do | name=Kawah Putih (White Crater) | alt= | url= | email= | address=about 50 km south of Bandung | lat=-7.169 | long=107.400 | directions=Travel south through Ciwidey | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Discovered by Alfred Junghuhn in the 1800s, the crater lake was formed because of an eruption of the ancient age. It still features the a typical volcano lake with blue waters, grey cliffs, and white ground that you can step on to get close to the water, and it has had little to no activity for the past four centuries. Formerly a sulphur mine, its smell can be strong at some point &mdash; a 30 minute to one hour visit should suffice. Surprisingly, vegetation can still be found within its immediate vicinity. Park a car on site for Rp150,000 or cheaper downhill and then take a minivan, but you must still go through the flights of stairs with stalls at either side to reach the crater. Nuissance, a group with a young couple and a DSLR will be followed by some people, suppose take pre-wedding photos and have to pay more than Rp 100,000. }} [[File:DSC00003 Java Ouest Tangkuban Prahu Bandung North (6220087230).jpg|thumb|Tangkuban Prahu crater.]] * {{do | name=Tangkuban Perahu | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Raya Tangkuban Parahu no 282 | lat=-6.760 | long=107.616 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rp50,000 for foreigners | content=The most well known mountain in Bandung. Called so because it resembles a capsized boat from a distance. There are three craters, the main crater '''Ratu''', the secondary '''Upas''' right next to it, and the small '''Domas''' 20 minutes away downhill on foot from the two craters. While you cannot get down to the crater because of its very steep elevation (and is fenced), you can still enjoy the marveling view of Ratu and Upas. It's a photographer's paradise! Unfortunately, most tourists only tend to see these two craters and forget Domas, the only crater that can get you an up close and personal encounter. You'll feel what a typical volcano has to offer, such as bubbling mud, boiling water, and hissing smell of sulphur, within a safe distance of course. You can even boil an egg by dunking it in the hot water! But to see Domas Crater you have to hire formal guide which in fact it is not neccessary. That being said, if you do not want to buy anything, politely and persistently say "No" to the pushy vendors that sells souvenirs and the other vendors will not offer you anymore, because they offer someone in a queue. }} * {{do | name=Juanda Public Forest Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is a forest park in the city and serves as a water catchment area for the city. There are some interesting parks for children or to have a picnic. There are also some old second World War (Dutch and Japan) caves used during the Japanese occupation in the 1940s. Some people walk through the forest to reach Maribaya park in Lembang. This is at the end of Jalan Dago. The Angkot routes are Abd. Muis-Dago and followed by walking/hike a kilometer or take a ride by motorcycle/ojek. Ample parking lot available in front of the gate. }} * {{do | name=Puncrut-Lembang walking trail | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Begins at Puncrut, Jl. Kiputih, North Bandung. For beginners or who save the stamina, it is better to go to Ledeng first and continue to Lembang by angkot and ask people to go down to Puncrut. }} ==Buy== Shopping for clothing and accessories is the main reason many weekend visitors travel from [[Jakarta]]. Many items are less expensive than in Jakarta. '''Denim (jeans) stores are along Jl. Cihampelas'''. These became very popular in the 90s with unique facades built to attract people. The more up-market fashion stores include the many emporiums on Jl. Dago, Jl. Riau and Jl. Setiabudhi. ''Sisa exports'' (rejected export products), and '''factory outlets''' are prolific and have a very wide range of export quality items, mainly for 'L' sizes and over. Small sizes sometimes are remakes of big sizes, which you may find fit your body, but with the pocket on your chest looking oversized. A new trend are the '''distro''' (distribution outlets). Luxury labels are often available but for those the extensive upmarket malls in Jakarta may be more suitable with a much larger range, however they are often more expensive. === Local handicrafts and souvenirs === * '''Wayang Golek''', is a Sundanese puppet show. Unlike Javanese wayang puppet, wayang golek is made from wood. Find wayang golek at Galeri Cupumanik, Jl. Haji Umar. * '''Angklung''', is a Sundanese ethnical music instrument (see at '''See''' section). * {{buy | name=Elizabeth | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Otto Iskandar Dinata 520 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 5201125 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Leather handicrafts, including shoes, bags and other accessories. Well-known local shoe and leather craft outlets are centred in the Cibaduyut area. }} * '''Jeans Street''', Jl. Cihampelas. A lot of denim shops decorated with funky designs. Giant models of Superman, Goku, Rambo and others, stand guard over some of the shops. * {{buy | name=Souvenir Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Cihampelas no.39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 4205427 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Very good quality and inexpensive local souvenirs. The shop in one of the many old Dutch colonial style buildings. }} * {{buy | name=Toko Sin Sin | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Braga 59 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 4238574 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sells various high quality handicraft and souvenirs, including wayang golek (wood puppet), wayang kulit (leather puppet), angklung, leather and crocodile skin handicraft (mostly bags, wallets, and belts), wood carvings, Indonesian traditional silverworks, paintings, and even Indonesian furniture. This is a shop with very long history, started even before Indonesia gained independence. }} * {{buy | name=LORI | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Guntur 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 7315604 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 7311459 | hours= | price= | content=Ethnic contemporary styled jewellery and handicraft accessories for women and men. Product use natural, environment friendly materials such as stones, cowstone, woods, seeds and Rudrakash/Ganitrus Beads. }} === Shopping malls === While shopping malls are not the actual highlights of a trip to Bandung, there are a few that are prominent enough to be included in this list. * {{buy | name=Bandung Indah Plaza | alt=BIP | url=http://www.lippomalls.com/site/bandung-indah-plaza.html | email= | address=Jl. Merdeka No. 56 (Jl. Sumatra), | lat=-6.9086 | long=107.6112 | directions= | phone=+62 22 423 0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=The typical layout of malls you would expect like Jakarta, with middle class shops and reasonably priced restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=Cihampelas Walk | alt=Ciwalk | url= | email= | address=Jl. Cihampelas No. 160| lat=-6.8948 | long=107.6045 | directions= | phone=+62 22 206 1122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=After a drop from your outlet shopping at the strip, there are choices of restaurants to fill up, or rest at the outdoor park for a change of pace. }} * {{buy | name=Paris Van Java | alt=PVJ | url=http://paris-van-java.com/ | email= | address=Jl. Sukajadi No. 137-139 | lat=-6.8895 | long=107.5961 | directions= | phone=+62 22 203 3888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Open-air style shopping mall, buildings designed in a European colonial style, hence its name. Wide alleyways and boulevards filled with middle to upper class apparels with a plethora of food outlets, as well as a Blitz cinema that sometimes airs non-Hollywood blockbusters as well as a number of Indonesian movies. }} * {{buy | name=Trans Studio Mall | alt=TSM | url=http://www.transstudiomall.com/ | email= | address=Jl. Gatot Subroto 289 | lat=-6.9259 | long=107.6366 | directions= | phone=+62 22 9109 1020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An opulent addition to the city, right next to the theme park. The place to find upscale clothing and fashion brands, as well as sit-down dining options and a huge food court. }} * {{buy | name=Istana Plaza | alt=IP | url=http://lippomalls.com/site/istana-plaza.html | email= | address=Jl. Pasirkaliki 121-123| lat=-6.9058 | long=107.5969 | directions= | phone=+62 22 600 0100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=By and large, an ordinary mall of middle class tenants. Located right at the heart of Bandung. }} === Factory outlets (FO)=== Many fashion items that are typically manufactured for many of the world's top brands are produced in Indonesia. Of the productions, even slight defects such as a missing or incorrectly inserted button are enough to reject the bag from being displayed at their shelves, or they might have overrun the production quota that they ended up being dumped. These residual products are sold with ''sisa export'' tags, because they were made for export. Some of these items have '''Grade A''' (best quality, overrun product) or '''Grade B''' (export quality, slight defect) qualities. Don't be surprised to see made in Korea or made in Singapore in their tags! While you will still see a bag tagged $65 intended for sale at New York City, they will sell for only Rp45,000 ($5), a '''dramatically small fraction of the listed price''' in the destination market! Enjoy bargain hunting but make a careful inspection yourself. Check for below-standard or damaged items and counterfeit branded products. The shops often have a wide range of modern contemporary styles and accessories. Most of factory outlets are concentrated in Riau Street, Cihampelas Street, Dago Street, and Sukajadi-Setiabudi street. Listed here are just a few of the attractions, while its surrounding area has other shops that have surprises waiting for those who do pay a visit. If you cannot find what you are looking for, it is very likely you can find them next door or across the street! ====Riau Street==== * {{buy | name=Cascade | alt= | url=http://www.cascadefashionhouse.com/ | email= | address=Jalan RE Martadinata (Riau) No. 65 | lat=-6.90585 | long=107.61755 | directions= | phone=+62 22 4267707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mostly casual or semi formal clothing. There are also collections of hats and accessories. The top floor has a dedicated scrapbooking area, where an instructor can teach you how to make one with accessories of your choice! }} * {{buy | name=ForMen | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan RE Martadinata (Riau) No.36 | lat=-6.90619 | long=107.61569 | directions= | phone=+62 22 4260818 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The dedicated factory outlet solely for men, from formal to casual wear, a perfect resort while waiting for your wife or girlfriend shopping till drop. }} * {{buy | name=Heritage | alt= | url=http://heritagefactoryoutlet.com/ | email= | address=Jalan RE Martadinata (Riau) no. 63 | lat=-6.9058 | long=107.6170 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Colonial style exterior with humongous options of clothing. The outdoor café is very wide, has greenery, and a playing area. The top floor has a dedicated section for outwear or sweaters, as well as scrapbook making. }} * {{buy | name=The Secret | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan RE Martadinata (Riau) No.47 | lat=-6.90620 | long=107.61589 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A modern style outlet, the first outlet you'll encounter when you enter Jalan Riau. There is a huge section for kids at its back, but it is for generally all ages. Both casual and smart casual options. }} ====North area==== * {{buy | name=Rumah Mode | alt= | url= | email= | address= Jalan Doktor Setiabudi no.41F | lat=-6.8827 | long=107.5998 | directions= | phone=+62 22 2035498 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Daily 9AM-9PM | price= | content=Probably the most well-known outlet in Bandung. The options are especially great for both girls and boys' formal wear, but may not be as cheap as the street outlets. If your feet are aching after the stroll, there are cafés with both indoor and outdoor sit-down areas. VERY crowded on weekends. }} === Distros (distribution outlets) === Distros are a new phenomenon in Bandung where a shop sells stylish products that were made by local designers. They are served as a distribution store, because these local designers do not have their own marketing label yet. The products that are sold are books, ''indie label'' records, magazines and also fashion products and accessories. After their products receive large attention they may then release their own clothing label. There are more than 200 local brand names in Bandung. One thing that makes distros stand out from factory outlet is that distros come from individual designers and young entrepreneurs, while factory outlet products come from a garment factory. ''Note that now distros are getting famous in Indonesia. The local branded name with free and independent motivation has been shifted. Be careful when buying in distros as the prices are increasing to a level almost the same as at boutique shops.'' * Some of the Bandung distros: :* '''unkl347''', Jl. Trunojoyo 4 :* '''Invictus''',Jl.Pager gunung 13 and Jl.Trunojoyo 6 [http://www.invcts.com] :* '''Ouval Research''', Jl. Buah Batu 64 :* '''No Label''', Jl. Sumatra 24, '''Blackjack''', Jl. Trunojoyo :* '''Screamous''', Jl. Trunojoyo :* '''Badger''', Jl. Trunojoyo :* '''Airplane''',"starseeker","oglea", "Blankwear" Jl. Sultan Agung :* '''Cosmic''', Jl. Trunojoyo :* '''Green Light''', Bandung Indah Plaza Lt. 2 and Jl. Buah Batu :* '''Temple''', Jl. Dipatiukur :* '''Skaters''', Bandung Indah Plaza Lt. 2, Jl. Cihampelas and Jl. Raya Lembang :* '''Black ID''', Jl. Lombok and Paris Van Java Mall. ==Eat== {{style|Restaurants should be re-categorized by price range ("Budget", "Mid-range", "Splurge") and converted to use the [[WV:Listings|listing format]].}} Bandung is a heaven for food lovers who enjoy new experiences. There are a lot of varieties, not only local cuisine but international ones. You can find any food you want for any kind of taste. Do note, that most eateries in Bandung focus on creating new variations, not making sure it tastes good. Everybody has their own favourites. One page is not enough to list all food stalls, food courts, restaurants and cafes in Bandung. Here are some lists that are popular or have a long history. ===Local delicacies=== [[File:SomaiBandung.JPG|thumb|250px|Batagor]] * '''Bakso Tahu / Siomay''' is a steamed meat with or without tofu. It is served with peanut paste, sweet soy sauce and a lime. It is suitable for a snack to eat at anytime. In almost all streets you can find somebody selling this food with a wheeled stall (''gerobak''). The popular place is called '''Siomay Pak Lili''' at Jl. Geger Kalong Girang that has sold this food for 15 years. * '''Batagor''' is similar to bakso tahu/siomay but it is fried instead of being steamed. It is served similar with peanut paste and sweet soy sauce. Served also as a snack. Legends are '''Kingsley''' at Jl. Veteran, selling this food already for 28 years, '''[http://www.batagor.com/ Batagor Riri]''' at Jl. Burangrang 41 (''in front of the BCA building''), '''Batagor Haji Isan''' at Jl. Bojongloa, '''Batagor Haji Darto''' at Pasar Simpang Dago, and '''Dailycious Batagor''' at the Summit Factory Outlet JL. RE. Martadinata (Riau) 61. * '''Basreng''' is a spicy snack made ​​from fried meatballs, with the addition of the spicy and savory seasonings suitable for you. You can also buy it from online on [http://www.ruangjualan.com Ruang Jualan]. * '''Martabak''' is a fried stuffed pancake. There are two types: sweet and savory. Sweet martabak is a thick pancake stuffed with chocolate/cheese/banana/sugar. The savory martabak is a thin fried pancake stuffed with eggs, some vegetables, mushrooms, chicken/beef and one filled with sweet corn and cheese. The most popular ones are '''Martabak Lodaya''' and '''Martabak San Francisco''' at Jl. Lodaya. Another recommended place is '''Martabak Andir''' at Jl. Jendral Sudirman, near the Andir wet market. One more best martabak which should not be forgotten is '''Martabak Canada''' at Jl. Kebon Kawung near the Pertamina outlet. * '''Soto Bandung''' is a soup with beef meat, soy beans and some vegetables. The old food stalls selling this food is at '''Soto Ojolali''', Jl. Cibadak (''near alun-alun''), since 1940s. * '''Lotek''' is a mixed boiled vegetables, served with peanut paste and some chillies, similar to gado gado. The hotter the better. The famous place is '''Lotek Kalipah Apo''', Jl. Kalipah Apo, every day 9AM-16PM. Have been selling this food for already 48 years. One plate is around Rp 4,500. * '''Mie Kocok''' is a noodle soup, served with beef foot, beef skin and ''tauge'' or mung bean sprout. If you don't fancy with these parts of beef, then you can ask not to have it and you can still taste its appetite. The famous place is a street vendor, '''Mie Kocok SKM''', at Jl. Sunda. * '''Mie Ayam''' is a noodle soup served with chicken and it comes with a variety of toppings. The famous place is at '''Mie Naripan''' in Jl. Naripan, they serve varieties of good noodles there. Another good place is at '''Bakmi Mangkok Mas''' in Jl. Setiabudhi. * '''Nasi Timbel''' is the famous Sundanese dish. It is a tube-shaped rice that has a distinguish flavour, because it is cooked inside a banana leaf. It is usually served with ''lalapan'' (raw vegetables), fried tofu & tempe, fried chicken and chili paste. You can find this type of dish in most of Sundanese restaurants. The well-known timbel food stall is located '''nearby Istiqomah mosque'''. Another good place is at '''Nasi Timbel Dago''' at Jl. Dago for around Rp 20,000. * '''Laksa Bandung''' is the famous old traditional dish. This dish is kind of chicken soup using coconut milk with turmeric for the stock, and in side it contains sliced rice cake (cooked inside a banana leaf), bean sprout, vermicelli, shredded chicken and for the finishing is garnished with holly basil and '''Oncom Bandung''' the traditional fermented soy bean cake. The well-known laksa vendor is located at the junction of Jl. Pungkur and Lengkong '''Pondok Laksa''' is very appetising and one plate costs around Rp 7,000 ===Legendary eateries=== * '''Sate Kardjan''', Jl. Pasirkaliki, open 24 hr daily . Lamb satay speciality, since 1970. Try '''sate buntel''' (a grilled minced lamb meat), '''tongseng''' (lamb meat in a coconut milk soup), '''nasi goreng kambing''' (fried rice with lamb) or '''sate cempe''' (satay from 10 month old lamb). We visited this place after much trouble to find it, and found that the sate is average and the ambience wanting. Not worth the trip to find this place. * {{eat | name=Bakmi Naripan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Naripan 108 | lat= | long= | directions=around the corner of Jl. Sunda and Jl. Naripan | phone=+62 22 4205516 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= An Indonesian Chinese noodle establishment since 1960's. }} * '''Bubur Ayam Mang Oyo''', Jl. Sulanjana (''near Gasibu'') and several branches. It's a chicken porridge. Nice for starting your day. * '''Kedai Ma' Uneh''', Jl. Terasana I No. 132 Pajajaran. It's in an alley in front of Pajajaran sport complex. Delicious Sundanese food. * '''Baso Lela''', Jl. Awiligar, everyday open until 9PM. On the a hill side with a nice view to the city. Try '''yamien''', a dried boiled noodle, mixed with soy sauce. There are sweet yamien and salt yamien. Try also chicken noodle and the strawberry juice as a dessert. * '''Santosa''', Jl. Aceh, everyday open from 5PM-9:30PM. A hawker with open air eating. Open since the 1960s. Try the fried kway teow/noodle/rice. They use a special wok to enhance the taste. Located opposite of the municipal office, near KONI Jabar dorm. * '''Waroeng Boentoet''', Jl. Anggrek No. 48, Bandung (near Jl. RE Martadinata/Riau). It is the only restaurant in Bandung that specialized in a traditional heritage of delicious oxtail soup with the legendary taste sensation of the essence of spices. The Waroeng is decorated in a nice and simple vintage theme, with a very good service and affordable price that will provide its customers a high level of dine in satisfaction. Try some of its specialties like oxtail soup, oxtail teriyaki, oxtail barbeque, oxtail black pepper, oxtail chili penyet, fruits salad, black sticky rice milkshake, vegetable-fruit juice, and purple yam juice. This place is a must. Easy to find and good prices for excellent food. ===Chic restaurants=== For those who want a breathtaking view, eat in a local Sundanese village or have romantic international cuisine. Don't expect the taste to be half as good as the view and experience though. * '''Kampung Daun''', Jl Sersan Bajuri Km 4.7 No 88 Villa Trinity Complex (''you need to drive there with your own car ''). Sundanese food. You eat at a hut in the middle of valley (no padi fields) near a small waterfall and river. At night it's really amazing to walk along candlelit pathways. Eating out really means eating out here. The atmosphere here is enchanting and magical. Lots of trees, bushes and secluded "pondok" small huts for relaxing and food, cool as it is set in a valley with the sound of running water from the waterfall beside you. Food prices are higher than in Bandung or even other high end restaurants cause you need to cover the cost of the use of the huts. * '''fashion pasta: Italian Style Living Restaurant''', Jl Resor Dago Pakar No 18 A ( International place for lunch and dining . Try all original the best Italian food, from Antipasti, Pizza, Salad, Soup, Pasta, Main Course, Dessert ). ph +62 22 2516101/ +62 22 72221014 * '''Sierra Cafe & Lounge''', Jl. Bukit Pakar no 33. Located on the hill of Dago Pakar in Bandung, Sierra delivers a relaxing and indulging ambience with a breathtaking view of Bandung's city lights. International cuisines include Western, Japanese and Thai). * '''N Cafe''', Jl. Sutra Duta Kencana II/11. Balinese & European cuisines, with great scenery, try the balinese fried duck. * '''Kedai Nyonya Rumah''', Jl. Naripan 92 and Jl. Trunojoyo 29, serve Indonesian cuisine. * '''Tizis Restaurant''', Jl. Kidang Pananjung 3. European dishes with homemade bread and pastries. * {{eat | name=Atmosphere Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Lengkong Besar No. 97 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 4262815 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=The Peak Resort Dining | alt= | url= | email= | address=Komplek Girandah Desa Karyawangi, Ciwaruga, Parongpong | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2705429 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=The Stone Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Rancakendal Luhur No.5 (Gerbang Dago Resort), Dago Atas | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2500577 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=The Valley Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Lembah Pakar Timur No. 28 (Dago) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2531052 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=The View Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl Resort Dago Pakar Raya No. 28 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2531198 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 2531196 | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Sundanese restaurants=== Sunda is the ethnic name of the local people living in [[West Java]]. Sundanese food has some distinctive features. It mainly consists of fried fish, ''pepes ikan'' (steamed fish in a banana leaf), raw vegetables and chili pastes. To try these type of foods there are numerous Sundanese restaurants. Some of the popular ones have several branches in Bandung. * {{eat | name=Dago Panyawangan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No 137, Cibeunying | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2507551 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Sindang Reret''', Jl. Surapati No. 53, ☎ +62 22 2501474. Another branch is outside the city in the north at Jl. Raya Cikole Km.22 Lembang, ☎ +62 22 2786500. The better one is the branch restaurant . * {{eat | name=Ponyo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Malabar 60 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 7301477 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= There are many branches outside the city. }} * {{eat | name=AA Laksana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Soekarno Hatta 494 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 7509303 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= There are 2 other branches at Jl. Jakarta 21 and Jl. Cihampelas 30. A big self-service eatery with long tables already filled with plates of food. Take what you want and ask the server to count the plates when finished. }} * '''Ampera''', The famous Sundanese restaurant in Bandung with cheap price and lot of branch. Jl. Sukarno Hatta (Cigereleng), Jl. Sukarno Hatta (Sanggar Hurip), Jl. Sukarno Hatta (Metro), Jl. Pajajaran, Jl. Pungkur, Jl. Dewi Sartika (Kebon Kalapa), Jl. Taman Citarum, Kepatihan Plaza and Jl. Raya Lembang. When we ate at Ampera on Angerrek, food was cold and tasteless. * '''Saung Kabayan''', Jl. Dr. Djunjunan. * '''Raja Sunda''', Jl. Dr. Djunjunan. * '''Sambel Cibiuk''', Jl. Merak. * '''Bumbu Desa''', newer and more prestigious Sundanese traditional restaurant, branch in Bandung can be located at Jl. Laswi No. 1, ☎ +62 22 7100539, Jl. Pasirkaliki No. 160, ☎ +62 22 4234330 and Rumah Mode Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 41, ☎ +62 22 91147980. * {{eat | name=Ibu Haji Ciganea | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 7314291 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous sundanese food restaurant from Purwakarta, Bandung branch can be located at Jl. Lodaya No. 29, }} ===Chinese style restaurants=== * '''The Duck King''', Paris Van Java Mall, Jl. Sukajadi. Possibly the best Chinese restaurant in Bandung. * {{eat | name=Golden Lake Chinese Restaurant | url= | email=goldenlake_resto@yahoo.com | address=Jl.Setiabudhi 269-275 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2012610 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM-2PM, 6PM-10PM | price= | content=Discount up to 30%, until Aug 31, 2011, Cantonese meals, yamcha/dimsum served by chef from Hongkong. }} * '''Eastern Restaurant''', Istana Plaza Mall, at Upper Central Bandung Jl. Pasirkaliki. Halal Chinese Restaurant but very popular in Bandung * {{eat | name=Grand Eastern Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Pasirkaliki No. 18 | lat= | long= | directions=near Paskal Hypersquare and Bandung Train Station | phone=+62 22 4200580 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jess Dago | url= | email= | address=Jl. Ir. H.Djuanda 151 B | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2504893 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese and Malay cuisine. }} ===Thai style restaurants=== * {{eat | name=Coca Suki | alt= | url=http://www.coca.com | email= | address=Jl. Ir. H. Juanda (Dago) 173 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +62 22 2531933 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=More than Rp 150.000 per person | content= A branch of the Coca restaurant in Thailand. }} * '''Thai Palace''', in Istana Plaza Mall. Jl. PasirKaliki and another branch at Upper Dago Area on Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 345 B ☎ +62 22 2503006 ; +62 22 2512857. ===Japanese and Korean style restaurants=== * {{eat | name=Hanamasa | alt= | url= | email= | address=Istana Plaza. Jl. PasirKaliki. Jl. Merdeka 39-41 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 4204426 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Japanese restaurant with yakiniku, shabu-shabu, robatayaki, beef, chicken, seafood. Opening hours: 11AM-10PM. Approximately US $22/person. }} * {{eat | name=Momiji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Braga 64 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 4203786 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Japanese Cuisine. Serving authenthic Japanese cuisine in Jalan Braga, the famous historical street of Bandung. }} * {{eat | name=Midori | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Sultan Tirtayasa 31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 4260787 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Similar price range with Sushi Tei. Its sashimi are thick }} * {{eat | name=Korean House | alt= | url= | email= | address=At North Bandung on Jl. Sukajadi No. 175 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 203 1626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Western restaurants=== * {{eat | name=Chef's Table Resto and Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Setiabudi 67 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2033453 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= European restaurant with selections of ribs, steaks, pasta, pizza with no MSG. Open until 11PM. US $8-10/person. }} * {{eat | name=Atmosphere Resort Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Lengkong Besar 97 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 4262815 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Glosis Restaurant''' at Cihampelas Walk (Ciwalk). Jl. Cihampelas. Prices are approximately US $8/person * {{eat | name=Vienna cafe & resto | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Sukajadi 205 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2031277 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=''Previously Cafe Venezia''. Italian restaurant with pasta, pizza, fried chicken, salad, soup. 9AM-11PM. Approximately US $15/person. }} * {{eat | name=Tony Roma's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Sumatra 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 422 4656 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 422 4660 | hours= | price= | content= American themed restaurant with ribs, steaks, soup, salad. Prices are in the higher range. }} * '''Sadewa Steak''' Near Pajajaran, 5 min from Airport, 10 min from Railway Station. Jl. Sadewa 24, Bandung. Specialize European steak and pasta in a cozy environment. Open 4:30PM-10PM. Price: approx. US $4/person. * {{eat | name=Canary | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 28 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 423 8928 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= International style restaurant withhamburger, steak, fried chicken, sate, soup, salad. Hours 7AM-9PM. Price: approx. US $7/person. }} * {{eat | name=The Stone Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2500577 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The unforgettable dining experience, Jl. Rancakendal Luhur No.5 (Gerbang Dago Resort), Dago Atas. International style menu, Sundanese Menu, Chinese menu. Hours: 11AM-11PM on weekdays, 11AM-2AM on Sat and Sundays. Live music every Day. }} ===Mexican restaurants=== * {{eat | name=Amigos Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.amigos-resto.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 200 5401 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 200 7406 | hours= | price=approx. US6/person | content=At Le'aries Garden Hotel. Jl. Terusan Pasteur Annex. }} ===Seafood restaurants=== * '''HDL''' Jl. Cilaki. Street food in stalls on pedestrian area of the street. Reportedly very delicious and affordable but you need to take caution if you are not accustomed with street food in developing countries. * {{eat | name=Praoe Seafood | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl Sumatera 31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22-4215606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Parit 9 Seafood | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jln Anggrek No 61 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22-7103908 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=D'Cost seafood | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22-2044200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Budget no-frill seafood restaurant that has several branches in Bandung. One of them in North of Bandung on Jl. Sukajadi no. 197. }} * {{eat | name=JESS 2 DAGO | alt= | url= | email= | address=JL.Ir.H.DJUANDA 151 B | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22-2504893 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Ice cream and pastry=== Your culinary tour in Bandung does not end at the restaurants/cafes! There are plenty of bakeries in the city where exotic pastries entices you to bring one home &mdash; a legacy of the Dutch who wanted to pamper or relax in the city. Some of them have high popularities that you must take a queue even before the shop it even opens! * {{eat | name=Sumber Hidangan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Braga 20 | lat=-6.9189 | long=107.6101 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Daily 8:30AM-7PM, closed Sundays | price= | content=The bakery was opened as Het Snoephuis (''The Candy House'') in 1929. The interior is still pretty much the same as it was in earlier times. Breads and cookies' still retain their names on display in Dutch, such as zwieback, roomsoes, krentenbrood, saucijzenbrood, suiker hagelslaag. Its old-time ambience and original menu attracts tourists and long-time patrons. While the premise may look like a run down but the elderly long-time working staffs suggest that they have authenticity in mind. If you are fed up with pastries, its ice cream and steak should perk you up. }} * {{eat | name=Bawean Bakery | alt=formerly Sweetheart Bakery | url=http://www.baweansweetheart.com/ | email= | address=Jl. Bawean 4 | lat=-6.9123 | long=107.6278 | directions= | phone=+62 22 7204131 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1946, the name was Sweetheart Bakery until they changed it name during the New Order regime. The new name is taken from the shop location at Jalan Bawean. Their specialties are cakes baked using rum; such as nougat rolls, brownies and similar. This alcoholic ingredient make their cakes taste a bit bitter but preservable for a week. }} * {{eat | name=Brownies Kukus Amanda | alt= | url=http://amandabrownies.co.id/ | email= | address=(Main outlet) Jl. Rancabolang 29 (branch) Jl. Ir. H. Djuanda No. 167, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 164 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 9275 4191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=For its namesake, the brand highlights its steamed (no-bake) chocolate soft brownies, enticing people to form a line at its outlets! }} * {{eat | name=Kartika Sari | alt= | url=http://kartikasari.com/kartikasari/index/1 | email= | address=(Main outlet) Jl. Buah Batu 165A, (branch) Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 85 (Dago) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 250 9500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The primary brand for local Bandung pastries. A wide selection of pastries, but the most famous include its ''lapis'' cakes; the ''cheese sticks''; ''keju bagelen''; and the special ''pisang mollen'', a round bread stuffed with banana that you can choose with or without choose. }} * {{eat | name=Prima Rasa | alt= | url= | email= | address= Jl. Kemuning 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 720 3440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The main contender of Kartika Sari, similar products but some of the pastries has an added modern touch. Its best-selling product includes the ''Picnic Roll'', a box of assorted sweet and savory pastries. }} * {{eat | name=Rasa Bakery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Tamblong no. 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 420 5330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Rp20,000 | content=One of the most well known ice cream parlors in Bandung. Home made for your sweet tooth. }} * {{eat | name=Soes Merdeka | alt= | url=http://www.soesmerdeka.co.id/ | email= | address=Jl. Merdeka No. 25-29 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 4235534 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The outlet has a legacy of its ''kue soes'', a puff pastry with sweet fillings, but its specialty includes a rum filling. }} ==Drink== Alcoholic drinks can often be found at bars, night clubs, hotels and 24 hr mini-markets. Drinking fresh icy yogurt or juice is very tempting, especially after spending a day in a hot sun. * '''Yoghurt Cisangkuy''', Jl. Cisangkuy (''near Gedung Sate complex''). It has many flavours of fresh yogurt with fresh fruits. Very suitable as a resting place after walking in the hot weather. * '''Es Cendol Elizabeth''', in front of the Elizabeth bag shop at Jl. Otto Iskandar Dinata and Jl. Cihampelas. ''Cendol'' is an Indonesian drink made with coconut and coconut milk, served with ice cubes and sweet brown sugar. * '''Bandoengsche Melk Centrale (BMC)''', Jl. Aceh 30, in an old Dutch colonial house. They specialise in fresh milk beverages. * '''Rumah Kopi''', (''Coffee house''). Jl. Awiligar (''near baso Lela''). They serve many kinds of coffee. * '''Susu Segar Lembang''', at many street vendors in Lembang. It is outside the city, but it would be nice to stop if you do a sidetrip to Lembang. * '''Es Sekoteng Bungsu''', Jl. Bungsu 29. ''Es sekoteng'' is a grated ice cube with avocado, young coconut and ''kolang-kaling'' (some local preserved fruit). For alcoholic drinks you can buy it in these stores: * '''Dago 34''', Jl. Dago no. 34. Located in the heart of Dago. * '''Warung Internasional''', Jl. Dago. it located near Dago 34. * '''Taurus''', located near Alun-Alun, it's easy to find. * {{drink | name=Kopi Aroma | url=http://indahnesia.com/indonesia/BANARO/paberik_kopi_aroma.php | email= | address=Jl. Banceuy No. 51 | lat= | long= | directions=close to Alun-Alun area | phone=+62 22 4230473 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 4232648 | hours= | price= | content=Good quality coffee store and factory, in an old district of town. The Robusta coffee beans are stored for 5 years and the Arabica beans for as long as 8 years and sourced from coffee plantations throughout Indonesia. }} * {{drink | name=Tea Gallery Walini | url= | email= | address=Jl.Dago, No.92 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2502631 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-12midnight | price=Rp 8,000-35,000,- | content=Traditional Sundanese teas in a cosy and relax environment. }} ==Sleep== Most sleeping options are in line with where most of the tourist attractions are: around the Pasupati bridge and to its north. Accommodation in the city itself available for a wide range of price, from a $30 1-star, to more than $200 room at a 5-star hotel, which usually occupies the city center area. More options are up the hill at Lembang, especially 3-star hotels. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Ahadiat Hotel & Bungalow | url=http://www.ahadiathotel-bandung.com | email= | address=Jl. Sindang Sirna Elok No.9 | lat=-6.8802| long=107.5883 | directions= | phone=+62 22 2005870 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Rp375,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Bungalow style hotel along a man-made lake, you can fish for a small fee, or let the children play at its very own playground. }} * {{sleep | name=Cassadua Hotel | url=http://www.cassadua.com/ | email= | address=Jl Cassa no. 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 200 5822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Rp 225,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Balcony, terrace, cableTV, internet, private toilet and bath. Fitness room/gym, restaurant, bar, meeting rooms, airport transfer, room service and wake-up call. }} * {{sleep | name=Favehotel Braga | url= | email= | address=Jl Braga 99-101 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 8446 8222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Rp 350,000. 18 square meters standard room without breakfast, extra bed is not available | checkin= | checkout= | content=Three star hotel, under Aston Hotel management, but no view, inside Braga City Walk with various vendors and Factory Outlet, only hundreds meters from Aston Braga Hotel. With cableTV, free Wifi in all rooms and public areas, private toilet and bath, restaurant, coffee shop, airport transfer, room service and wake-up call, car park. }} * {{sleep | name=Favehotel Hyper Square | url= | email= | address=Jl Pasir Kaliki No. 25-27 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Rp 350,000, 18 square meters standard room without breakfast, extra bed is not available | checkin= | checkout= | content=Three star hotel, under Aston Hotel management, inside Hyper Square, needs walk hundreds meters from the road. With cableTV, free Wifi in all rooms and public areas, private toilet and bath, restaurant, coffee shop, room service and wake-up call, ample car park, but mostly without shade. One location with Pascal Food Market/Court, the biggest food court in Bandung with hundreds menu. Room is not soundproof. }} * {{sleep | name=Ibis Budget Bandung Asia Afrika | url= | email= | address=Jl Asia Afrika no. 128 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From slightly more than Rp 300,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Three star hotel, near Jl Braga and Alun-alun. With cableTV, free Wifi in all rooms and public areas, private toilet and bath, restaurant, coffee shop, room service and wake-up call, limited car park. Should walk about 300 hundred meters to buy food at Cikapundung and Alun-alun area. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Jelita Parahyangan | url=http://www.jelitaparahyanganbandung.com | email= | address=Jl. Pasirkaliki 61 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 603 1133 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Rp 198,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A/C rooms, all with private toilet and bath, cableTV, mini-home theater, and balcony/terrace. Airport and city transfers, cafe, and laundry services. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Tebu | url= | email= | address=Jl. L.L.R.E. Martadinata No.62, Bandung 40115 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Slightly more than Rp 400,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A/C rooms, all with private toilet and bath, cableTV. Nesr intersection of Dago street and Merdeka street, near factory outlets, room is not too big with double bed, but has high roof for overhead single bed with consequency AC is not sufficient for overhead single bed. Good for family. }} * {{sleep | name=Ottenville Boutique Hotel | url=http://www.ottenvillehotel-bandung.com | email= | address=Jln Dr Otten no 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 423 4518 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Rp 348,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A/C rooms, all with a toilet and bath with hot/cold shower, flat-screen satellite TV, and coffee/tea maker/mini-bar. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:SavoyHomann ArtDeco Night.JPG|thumb|240px|The slick curves of the Savoy Homann]] * {{sleep | name=Aston Tropicana | alt= | url=http://www.aston-international.com/eng/hotel-detail/29/aston-tropicana | email= | address=Jl Cihampelas 125-129 | lat=-6.8965 | long=107.6036 | directions= | phone=+62 22 8446 0000 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 8446 0100 | price=From Rp700,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=The only giant hotel right at the heart of Bandung's shopping destination, Cihampelas. Beds may not be comfortable for people more than 6 feet high, but otherwise the rooms are very spacious. Complete facilities such as pool, gym, Japanese restaurant, and a grand ballroom. }} * {{sleep | name=Fabu Hotel | alt= | http://fabuhotels.com/ | email=info@fabuhotels.com | address=Jl Kebonjati 32 | lat= | long= | directions=Near Pasar Baru, and less than a 10-minute walk from the biggest culinary center in Bandung (PasKal Hypersquare), | phone=+62 22 422 4597 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 422 4598 | price=About Rp500,000 for standard room | checkin= | checkout= | content=3-star hotel without pool or spa. }} * {{sleep | name=Savoy Homann | alt= | url=http://www.savoyhomann-hotel.com/ | email=savoy@bdg.centrin.net.id | address=Jl. Asia-Afrika 112 | lat=-6.9219 | long=107.6104 | directions= | phone=+62 22 423 2244 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 423 6187 | price=From Rp500,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Bandung's oldest hotel and one-time host to Charlie Chaplin, Yasser Arafat, and the delegation of the 1955 Asia-African Conference. The current building is a striking Art Deco work from the 1930s, perfect for even a daytime visit. Rooms have been renovated but are still somewhat dim. Food and drinks are on par with the moderate price. }} * {{sleep | name=The Imperium International Hotel | url=http://www.hotelimperiumbandung.com | email= | address=Jl. Dr Rum 30-32 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 420 2244 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From US $45 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A/C, cableTV, mini-bar, and a coffee/tea maker. Club Music Room, a sport centre, and a swimming pool. 3 stars. }} * {{sleep | name=Topas Galeria Hotel | url=http://www.topas-hotel.com | email= | address=Jl. Dr. Djunjunan No. 153 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 602 0550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Rp 600,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A/C rooms, all with cableTV, internet connection and a mini-bar. Room service, massage service, and airport/city transfer. }} * {{sleep | name=Villa Damar | url=http://www.villadamar.com/ | email= | address=Jl. Damar no.7, Jawa Barat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 21 2041361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From USD 64.00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Deluxe, Junior Suite and Garden Suite, all equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV and refrigerator. Facilities and services are spa & wellness centre, restaurant and coffee shop. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Aston Primera Pasteur | alt= | url=http://www.astonpasteur.com | email= | address=Jl. Dr. Junjunan 96 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 206 0123 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 206 0124 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Hotel & conference centre. 4 stars. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Aquila | alt= | url=http://www.aquila-international.com/ | email=reservation@aquila-international.com | address=Jl. Dr. Djundjunan (Terusan Pasteur) 11 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 203 9280 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 2039282 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Nearby the Pasteur toll gate. 5 stars. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Preanger | alt= | url=http://www.aerowisatahotels.com/hotel/prama-grand-preanger-bandung | email= | address=Jl. Asia-Afrika 81. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 423 1631 | tollfree=+62 800 182-1112 | fax=+62 22 4231631 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= In the Alun-Alun area, the facade has an art-deco style. 5 stars. }} * {{sleep | name=Hilton Bandung | alt= | url=http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/indonesia/hilton-bandung-BDOHIHI/index.html | email= | address=Jl. HOS Tjokroaminoto No. 41-43 | lat=-6.9127 | long=107.5976 | directions= | phone=+62 22 8606 6888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 8606 6999 | price=From Rp1,000,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=The standard high-end Hilton experience can be found at its Bandung property. Rooms look slightly outdated but large, a minimum of 45 square meters, and the suites are even more cavernous. Friendly facilities for business travelers and family, as well as a gym and swimming pool. Breakfast at Purnawarman, cocktail at Magma, or lounging at a poolside café or the lobby bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Hyatt Regency Bandung | alt= | url=http://bandung.regency.hyatt.com/ | email=bandung.regency@hyatt.com | address=Jl. Sumatera 51 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 421 1234 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 4210380 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 252 rooms and suites in the city centre with Indonesian decor, marble bath, working desk, broadband internet access, daily newspaper, in-room coffee and nightly turndown. Regency Club lounge for free continental breakfast, evening cocktails and canapes. 5 stars. }} * {{sleep | name=Jadul Village Resort & Spa | url=http://www.jadulvillage.com/ | email= | address=Terusan Sersan Bajuri 45 Cihideung | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22-2785544 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rates start at 1,000,000.00 IDR | checkin= 2PM | checkout=12PM | content=Jadul Village Resort & Spa offers rooms equipped with safe and TV. Some of its facilities and services are restaurant, cafe, meeting room, spa, buggy service, bar and lounge. }} * {{sleep | name=The Padma Bandung | alt= | url=http://www.padmahotelbandung.com | email=reservation@malyabandung.com | address=Jl. Ranca Bentang 56-58 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 203 0333 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 2030633 | price=From Rp1,800,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=5 star with view to the northern hills, swimming pool. }} * {{sleep | name=Panghegar | alt= | url=http://www.hotelpanghegar.com | email=hp@hotelpanghegar.com | address=Jl. Merdeka 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 423 2286 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 423 1583 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= In the city centre with a revolving restaurant on the roof. 4 Stars. }} * {{sleep | name=Papandayan | alt= | url=http://www.papandayanhotel.com | email=papandayanhotel@indocater.co.id | address=Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto 83 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 731 0799 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 7310988 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 4 stars. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel Bandung | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotel.co.id/bandung/ | email=reservationphb@parkhotel.co.id | address=Jl. P.H.H. Mustofa No.47/57, East Bandung, Indonesia 40124 | lat= | long= | directions=Near Cicaheum Bus Terminal | phone=+62 22 8777 2000 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 8777 2777 | price=About Rp800,000 for Business Traveller Room, about Rp2,000,000 for Business Executive Room | checkin= | checkout= | content= 4 stars. 1.8 kilometers from Cicaheum Bus Terminal, but 6.9 kilometers from the airport and relatively far from all sightseeings, except Saung Angklung Mang Udjo, 1.4 kilometers. Maybe need (public) transportation. Has free WiFi in all rooms and has rooftop swimming pool. }} '''North Bandung and surrounding, Dago/Jl. H. Juanda and Riau''': * {{sleep | name=Bumi Sawunggaling Hotel | url=http://www.bumisawunggaling.com | email= | address=Jl. Sawunggaling No.13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 421 8254 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Rp 320,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=All rooms have A/C, cableTV, and mini-bar. Business centre, spa, wifi and travel services. }} * {{sleep | name=The Palais Dago Hotel | url=http://www.thepalaisdago.com | email= | address=Jl. Ir. H. Djuanda No. 90 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 250 5111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Rp 1,000,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Boutique hotel with well appointed rooms, bar, cafe and resto, meeting room and business centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn | alt= | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/1/en/hd/bdoid | email=bchibid@bdg.centrin.net.id | address=Jl. Ir. H. Juanda (Dago) 31-33 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 421 1333 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 4216666 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Lower Dago area. 4 Stars. }} * {{sleep | name=The Luxton | alt= | url=http://theluxton.com/ | email= | address=Jl. Ir. H. Juanda (Dago) 18 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 4220 700 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 4220 600 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 4 stars. }} * {{sleep | name=Sheraton Inn | alt= | url=http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=276&neverShowCheckAvail=yes | email= | address=Jl. Ir. H. Juanda (Dago) 390 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 250 0303 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 250 0301 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Upper Dago area, close to the dago golf centre. 5 stars. }} * {{sleep | name=Jayakarta | alt= | url=http://www.jayakartahotelsresorts.com/bandung/index.asp | email=bandung@jayakartahotelsresorts.com | address=Jl. Ir. H. Juanda (Dago) 381A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 250 5888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 250 5388 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Upper Dago area. 4 stars. }} * '''De Bukit Dago''' Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur IV/D6 (Dago). ☎ +62 811 248 956, +62 811 248 912. (''[mailto:houseinbandung@yahoo.com houseinbandung@yahoo.com]) (''fax:+62 22 4207950''), [http://houseinbandung.com/archives/category/sewa-harian]. A villa/guest house in the Dago hill area with Bandung city views. * {{sleep | name=Patra Jasa | alt= | url= | email= | address=Patra Jasa. Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 132 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 250 4664 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 250 4995 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Close to Bandung Institute of Technology. 2 stars. }} * {{sleep | name=Garden Permata | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Lemahneundeut no. 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 201 1000 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 4 stars. }} * {{sleep | name=Dago Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.dagoguesthouse.com | email=info@dagoguesthouse.com | address=Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan 53B, Dago | lat= | long= | directions=Located in the West Java Art & Culture Complex (Kompleks Taman Budaya Propinsi Jawa Barat) | phone=+62 22 250 7050 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 250 7030 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Private bathroom with shower, A/C, cableTV. Book online for cheaper rates. Free airport pickup, internet. }} * {{sleep | name=Santika | alt= | url=http://www.santika.com/santika_bandung.htm | email=bandung@santika.com | address=Jl. Sumatera 52-54 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 420 3009 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 423 9601 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 3 stars. }} * {{sleep | name=De Riau Motel | alt= | url= | email=houseinbandung@yahoo.com | address=Jl. Cimanuk 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 811 248 956, +62 811 248 912 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 420 7950 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= [http://houseinbandung.com/archives/category/budget-motel]. Affordable cheap motel at the city centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Tamara Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.ghtamara.tk | email=ghtamara@hotmail.com | address=Jl. Wira Angun-Angun No.46 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 420 4442 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Guesthouse with single, twin, and triple bedrooms, with private bathroom, western appliances and hot water; Free continental breakfast, internet access, cableTV in common room, trilingual host; English, Dutch, Indonesia. Taxi, tour, and car rental can be arranged. }} '''North 'Outside' Bandung''' * {{sleep | name=GH Universal | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Setiabudhi 376 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2010388 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 5 stars. }} * '''Villa Roberni''' Villa Istana Bunga, V3 North Bandung, Parongpong. ☎ +62 22 278 9443, +62 815 1403 0077 (''[mailto:villaroberni@roberni.com villaroberni@roberni.com]''), (''fax:+62 22 278 9443''), [http://www.roberni.com]. * '''the Santorini Villa''' Villa Istana Bunga, W.8 North Bandung, Parongpong. ☎ +62 22 278 9443, +62 815 1403 0077 (''[mailto:villaroberni@roberni.com villaroberni@roberni.com]''), (''fax:+62 22 278 9443''), [http://www.thesantorinivilla.com]. * '''De Villa''' Kompleks Villa Istana Bunga, Villa keluarga. North Bandung, Parongpong - Cisarua. ☎ +62 22 811 248912, +62 811 248956 (''[mailto:houseinbandung@yahoo.com houseinbandung@yahoo.com]''), (fax:+62 22 420 7950), [http://houseinbandung.com/archives/category/sewa-harian]. Spacious garden, 24 hr private security, public swimming pool, basketball and tennis court. Bandung city view and scenery view. * {{sleep | name=Daarul Jannah Cottage | url=http://www.cottagedaaruljannah.com/ | email= | address=Jln. Gegerkalong Girang No 67. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 200 7955 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=15 A/C rooms, all with Internet, coffee/tea maker, and a private bathroom with shower. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Talagasari Permai | url= | email=hoteltalagasari@yahoo.com | address=Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi 269-275. | lat= | long= | directions=North Bandung, close to Lembang and Tangkuban Perahu | phone=+62 22 2012632 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 2011731 | hours= | price=From Rp 280,000 nett | checkin=7AM | checkout=12 noon | content=A/C rooms , TV, bathroom with shower and bathtub, swimming pool, karaoke. Sundanese, European and Chinese restaurant, free breakfast for 2 persons. Discount 50% promo until 31 Aug, 2011 & 1 night free for 10 stays in 3 months. }} '''Central Bandung''' * {{sleep | name=Vue Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email=info@vuepalacehotel.com | address=Jl. Otto Iskandardinata no.3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 426 6288 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 4 stars. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Pelangi Indan | alt= | url= | email= | address=JL Pasirkaliki no 84 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22-423-5451 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=RP110.000/125.000 | content=Standard double/Deluxe double with own bathrooms. }} '''Ciumbuleuit''' * {{sleep | name=De Bale Townhouse | alt=Kompleks Bale Pakuan Town house | url=http://houseinbandung.com/archives/category/sewa-harian | email=houseinbandung@yahoo.com | address=Jl. Cimbuleuit | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 811 248 912 or +62 811 248 956 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Newly built town house with modern architecture. }} * {{sleep | name=Villa Puncrut | url=http://villapuncrut.blogspot.com/ | email=Rumah.kedamaian@gmail.com | address=Jl. Bukit Raya Timur No. 504, Ciumbeleuit. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 812 1301 6022 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} '''Cihampelas''' * {{sleep | name=Novotel Bandung | alt= | url= | email=reservation@novotelbandung.com | address=Jalan Cihampelas No 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 421 1001 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 4212999 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 4 star hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Sensa Hotel Bandung | url=http://www.sensahotel.com | email= | address=Jl Cihampelas No 160. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 206 1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=5 star. Connected to the 'Cihampelas Walk', boulevard-style shopping mall. }} * {{sleep | name=Cihampelas Hotel | url=http://www.cihampelashotel.com | email= | address=Jln. Cihampelas No 222 and 240. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 203 3425 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=15 A/C rooms, all with internet, cableTV, coffee/tea maker, and a private bathroom with shower and bathtub. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Nalendra Bandung | url= | email= | address=Jl. Cihampelas 225-227. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 203 4000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Rp 530,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=91 room 3 star hotel in 3 types ( standard, deluxe & suite ). A/C, TV, hot water, cafe, mini-bar, massage, swimming pool, free internet in lobby area, free pick up & drop to airport & train station, breakfast for 2 person. }} '''Other''' * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mitra | alt= | url=http://mitrahotel.com/ | email= | address=Jl. WR. Supratman No.98 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 720 7245 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 721 8304 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 3 stars. }} * {{sleep | name=Arion Swiss Bellhotel | alt=formerly Citra Cikopo | url= | email= | address=Jl. Otto Iskandardinata no. 16 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 424 0000 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 426 6270 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 4 stars. }} ==Connect== ===Tourism offices=== * Dinas Pariwisata Kota Bandung: JL. Ahmad Yani No. 227, ☎ +62 22 7210768. [http://www.bandung.go.id/index.php?fa=dilemtek.detail&id=10]. * Jl. Stasiun Timur No. 1, ☎ +62 22 421 6648. ===Emergency=== * Ambulance: 118. * Police: 110. :* West Java Police HQ (Polda Jawa Barat) : Jl. Soekarno Hatta No. 748, ☎ +62 22 7806392. * Police stations: :* Greater Bandung (Polwiltabes Bandung), Jl. Merdeka :* West Bandung (Polresta Bandung Barat), Jl. Sukajadi No. 141A, ☎ +62 22 203 1615. :* East Bandung (Polresta Bandung Timur), Jl. AH. Nasution No. 21, ☎ +62 22 7805981. :* Central Bandung (Polresta Bandung Tengah), Jl. Jend. Ahmad Yani No. 282, ☎ +62 22 7200058, +62 22 7271115. :* Bandung (Polres Bandung), Soreang. :* Cimahi (Polres Cimahi), Jl. Raya Cibabat,☎ +62 22 2031181. ===Consulates=== * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Royal Netherlands Honorary Consulate | url= | email= | address=Jl. Dayang Sumbi No. 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 250 6195 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 2506197 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France Consular Agency | url= | email= | address=Jl. Purnawarman No. 32| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 4212417 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 4207877 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Hungary Honorary Consulate | url= | email= | address=Jl. Padasaluyu Utara II No. 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2010354 | tollfree= | fax=+62 22 2014407 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Poland Honorary Consulate | url= | email= | address=Jl. Bukit Pakar Utara No. 75 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 22 2503765 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Hospitals with 24 hour emergency rooms=== * RS Umum Pusat Dr Hasan Sadikin, JI. Pasteur No 38, ☎ +62 22 2034953. * RS Santo Borromeus, JI. Ir. H Juanda No 100, ☎ +62 22 250 4041, +62 22 2552000 * RS Rajawali: Jl Rajawali 38. ☎ +62 22 6011913 * RS Advent Bandung, JI. Cihampelas No 161. ☎ +62 22 2034386. * RS Immanuel Bandung, JI. Kopo No 161. ☎ +62 22 5001656. * RS Santo Yusup Bandung: Jl Cikutra No.7. ☎ +62 22 7208172. * RS Muhammadiyah Bandung: Jl. KH Ahmad Dahlan No.53. ☎ +62 22 7301062. * Santosa Bandung International Hospital: Jl. Kebonjati No.38. ☎ +62 22 4248555. * RS Kebonjati : Jl. Kebonjati No. 152. * RS Advent : Jl. Cihampelas No. 161. * RS Al Islam Bandung : Jl. Sukarno Hatta No. 644. ==Go next== There are some sidetrips to the mountain range surrounding Bandung: * '''North''': mount Tangkuban Perahu. '''Lembang''' is a favourite weekend break destination at the base of the mountain with hiking trail and active volcanic crater. You can stay at '''[http://www.sariater-hotel.com/ Sari Ater]''', a natural hot spring water complex, or rent a villa. In the vicinity, '''Maribaya''' park offers a wonderful waterfall traps. [[File:Kawah putih IMG 5652.jpg|thumb|240px|View of Kawah Putih (White Crater)]] * '''South''': tea plantations. '''Ciwidey''' & '''Pangalengan''' are the main destination to the south mountains. '''Situ Patenggang''' lake in the middle of tea plantation in Ciwidey offers a relaxing time in a boat, fishing, camping or in a bungalow. A few kilometers from the lake is '''Kawah Putih''' (''white crater''), made by sulfuric activity in the area with a camping park, called '''Ranca Upas'''. The area is frequently used as a pre-wedding photography area. Entrance fee: Rp 150,000/car or Rp 5,000/motorcycle plus Rp 16,000 per person. Significant different entrance fee between car and motorcycle due to Forestry Administration discourage of using cars. * '''West''': chalk mountain range. There are not many nature destinations in the west, except '''Situ Ciburuy''' lake at the side of the main road hub to [[Cianjur]] and the '''Saguling''' dam. You might also want to taste ''peuyeum'', a local food made from fermented cassava. If you are hungry, there are plenty of good Sundanese restaurants in the vicinity, because the road (non toll) to the west is the main hub between Bandung and Jakarta through Puncak. * '''East''': a link of Bandung to the eastern part of [[West Java]] and to neighbouring [[Central Java]] province. You can go to [[Cirebon]] (about 2-3 hr), a coastal city known for fishing and oil industries. To the southeast you can go to [[Garut]] (about 1 hour), a resort city in the valley of mountain, well known for its ''dodol'' snack. {{isPartOf|West Java}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.92|107.62}} [[Commons:Category:Bandung]] [[Wikipedia:Bandung]] fi3jqpl5ghzswjdfay0avti657w20py 0 3003 126203 126202 2010-09-02T12:48:25Z Globe-trotter 1844 Redirecting to [[Western Mongolia]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Western Mongolia]] s5zsopl02kt0ikb8urltn5hgi74regt 0 3338 2381955 139967 2013-08-15T18:13:51Z Traveler100bot 160739 add pagebanner wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disambiguation banner.png}} __NOTOC__ There is more than one place called '''Belmont''' ==== [[Australia]] ==== *[[Belmont (New South Wales)]] *[[Belmont (Queensland)]] *[[Belmont (Victoria)]] *[[Belmont (Western Australia)]] ==== [[England]] ==== * [[Belmont (County Durham)]] * [[Belmont (Exeter)]], Devon * [[Belmont (Lancashire)]] * [[Belmont (Oxfordshire)]] * [[Belmont (Sussex)]] ==== [[France]] ==== * [[Belmont (Doubs)]] * [[Belmont (Gers)]] * [[Belmont (Isère)]] * [[Belmont (Jura)]] * [[Belmont (Haute-Marne)]] * [[Belmont (Bas-Rhin)]] * [[Belmont (Haute-Saône)]] ==== [[Scotland]] ==== * [[Belmont (Scotland)]] ==== [[United States of America]] ==== * [[Belmont (California)]] - A town in the state of [[California]]. * [[Belmont (Maine)]] - A town in the state of [[Maine]]. * [[Belmont (Massachusetts)]] - A town in the state of [[Massachusetts]]. * [[Belmont (Michigan)]] - A town in the state of [[Michigan]]. * [[Belmont (Mississippi)]] - A town in the state of [[Mississippi]]. * [[Belmont (New Hampshire)]] - A town in the state of [[New Hampshire]]. * [[Belmont (New York)]] - A town in the state of [[New York (state)|New York]]. * [[Belmont (North Carolina)]] - A town in the state of [[North Carolina]]. * [[Belmont (Ohio)]] - A town in the state of [[Ohio]]. * [[Belmont (Pennsylvania)]] - A town in the state of [[Pennsylvania]]. * [[Belmont (Vermont)]] - A town in the state of [[Vermont]]. * [[Belmont (West Virginia)]] - A town in the state of [[West Virginia]]. * [[Belmont (Wisconsin)]] - A town in the state of [[Wisconsin]]. {{disamb}} [[WikiPedia:Belmont]] r9fwuygtzo9j1xqj3wb2yasokng6k7f 0 3697 2953784 2953782 2016-03-08T16:58:25Z 117.247.153.166 /* Buy */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} [[File:BadaTalaabBhopal3.jpg|400px|right|thumb|Bada Talaab]] '''Bhopal''' (Hindi: ''Bhopaal'') is the capital of [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]. ==Understand== Bhopal is a good mix of the old and the new with a lot of old portions of Bhopal reminiscent of the Mughal influence and the new showcasing the planned development of a modern Indian city. Bhopal is the seat of the Madhya Pradesh Government and is a beautiful mid-sized city in the heart of India. It is said that Bhopal was originally called "Bhoj-pal" after Raja Bhoj, who is attributed with founding the city. It was an important part of the "Bhoj" kingdom with Ujjaini (a city close to Bhopal) being the seat of the kingdom. The city came to the attention of the world in 1984 for an unfortunate reason: A disastrous release of poisonous gases from the local Union Carbide chemical plant. The victims of this calamity were never adequately compensated. ==Get in== ===By plane=== '''Raja Bhoj Airport'''. Raja Bhoj Airport’s new terminal comprises two separate sections for domestic and international flights. The terminal is equipped with all the latest facilities and boasts of a passenger lounge having a seating capacity for 750 people. Apart from that separate entry and exit points have been made for national and international flights. A massive car park having a capacity to park 1500 vehicles has come up outside the airport. [http://airindia.in/ Air India] and [http://www.jetairways.com Jet Airways] run regular air service linking Bhopal with [[New Delhi]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Indore]],[[Chennai]], [[Kolkata]]/Calcutta and [[Mumbai]]. ===By train=== Bhopal is very well connected by [http://www.irctc.co.in rail] and is a major hub and exchange railway station for the Central and Western Railway networks. Bhopal has two main railway stations - Bhopal Railway Station in old Bhopal or Habibgunj Railway Station in New Bhopal. Shatabdi express running between Delhi and Bhopal provides an excellent and convenient means to get here. Apart from this, regular multiple trains connect Bhopal to all the major metros in India. ===By car=== Bhopal is also well connected to the major metros in India through many national highways. ==Get around== {{mapframe|23.2500|77.4167|zoom=12}} Bhopal has a decent public transportation system comprising of buses, mini-buses, three wheeled autos and the odd looking tempos that are a major pollution concern for this growing city. It is also fairly easy to book a cab/ taxi for a full day to get in and around the city for reasonable rates. Usually, any hotel you choose to stay in will help you get transportation according to your needs. If it's your first visit to Bhopal, the safest thing to do is book a cab rather than try the colorful public transportation system in Bhopal. Recently, a private firm has plied a number of full-sized buses called Star-bus in the city streets for public usage which are quite safe and fun to travel in. These have started to gain popularity and are increasing in number. ===By car=== You can easily visit Bhopal by car, and there are many rental car companies available. Radio taxis are available by calling 0755-655 5555 ==See== [[File:Taj-ul-Masajid Bhopal.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Taj-ul-Masajid]] Bhopal is a city rich in heritage and history. Its an amalgam of the old and the new, the rich and the poor, the wide roads of New Bhopal and the narrow "gullies" of Old Bhopal and a mix of planned development on one side with urban sprawl on the other. There are various old mosques in Bhopal that will give you a glimpse into the Mughal architecture, some of it from before the British raj and the people of Bhopal, particularly the mix of the Muslim and the Hindu population will also give you a glimpse of what makes India tick with so many different religions, different cultures living together. Some of the mosques and temples that are worth visiting are: ===Mosques=== * {{see | name=Idgah }} * {{see | name=Jama Masjid }} * {{see | name=Moti Masjid }} * {{see | name=Taj-ul-Masajid | lat=23.26299 | long=77.39291 | content=Largest mosque in the country. }} ===Temples=== * {{see | name=Bhojeshwar Temple | content=The construction of the Shiva temple began in the 11th century but was never completed. It boasts the largest Shiva-linga in India. | directions=If you have a car, it can be reached on the way back from Bhimbetka to Bhopal, though it might take another 20–30 minutes. }} * {{see | name=Laxminarayan Temple | alt=Bidla mandir | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.25152 | long=77.52374 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6 am to 8 pm | price=free | content= }} * {{see | name=Takeri | alt=Manuabhan Tekri | lat=23.28326 |long=77.36401 | content=A very beautiful place is known as "Takeri". It is near Lal Ghati. Here is a Temple on the hill. To reach temple by the rope way or by the road or stairs. You can see a beautiful view of Bhopal from Takeri. }} Its a must to visit the Old city market (chowk bazaar) and walk around the narrow lanes to see how the old city functions and also to get some great bargains on the special arts of Bhopal like the bead work and the hand embroidery that Bhopal is known for. On the modern side, the Government of Madhya Pradesh has made significant efforts to make Bhopal an important seat for the arts. Bharat Bhawan [http://www.mp.nic.in/culture/bhawan.htm] is an example of this and it is a center for performing arts with many nationally renowned artists showcasing their art through this institute. The institute boasts of art galleries, an outdoor theater, and a library rich with history of Indian poetry and arts. ===Museums=== * {{see | name=Bharat Bhavan | content=Bharat Bhavan is a world famous museum. }} * {{see | name=Bhimbetka | alt=Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.937222 | long=77.6125 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bhimbetka is a World Heritage site and has some of the oldest cave paintings of the world. Situated about 40&nbsp;km from Bhopal, you can go there by bus. Make sure the driver knows where you are going and he will let you off in what first looks like the middle of nowhere. However, clear signs will now guide you through a 3&nbsp;km walk uphill to the cave paintings. To get back, just wait for a bus at the road and waive. Taxi from Bhopal is of course a more comfortable option. A guide at the cave paintings (strongly recommended) can be ₹150. }} * {{see | name=Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya | alt=Museum of Mankind | url=http://igrms.com/ | email= | address= | lat=23.23204 | long=77.37774 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another impressive museum; the '''Museum of Man''' created by the government of Madhya Pradesh, showcases how the of the state live in their natural form, what they cultivate, the kind of tools they make and utilize in their daily lives etc. It has been created sprawled on a small hill and gives breath taking views of the city. }} * {{see | name=Manav Sangralay | alt=Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.23228 | long=77.37761 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a museum of urban tribal culture. }} * {{see | name=Science Center | alt=Regional Science Center | lat=23.23606 |long=77.39004 | content=This is a museum of science located at Shyamla Hills. It is a great attraction having science projects. }} === Lakes === Finally, no mention of what to see in Bhopal can be completed without talking about the two lakes that are the center of attraction for Bhopal. * {{see | name=Upper Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.25324 | long=77.33819 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Upper Lake (''Bada Talaab'') is a beautiful water body created during the time of King Bhoj. The story goes that the water of Upper Lake cured Raja Bhoj of a skin disease which otherwise remained untreated. Today, you can rent boats, indulge in other water sports related activities and enjoy the splendor of this lake. }} * {{see | name=Lower Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.24848 | long=77.40565 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Lower Lake (''chota talaab'') on the other hand was created during the Mughal empire. This lake is separated from the Upper Lake by an over-bridge. }} Along the Upper Lake and surrounding hills, the Forest department of Madhya Pradesh has created the biggest animal conservation area in the middle of a city. You can catch tigers, leopards, bears, different types of water animals, birds, deers etc. as you drive around "Van Vihar" * {{see | name=Van Vihar | alt=Van Vihar National Park | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.22948 | long=77.36977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Van Vihar is a wildlife sanctuary. }} ==Do== Bhopal is a fairly quiet city when it comes to things like night life, clubs, bars etc. Most of the restaurants close around 11PM but a majority of good hotels in Bhopal will have a bar that is open at least till mid-night. There are also a couple of clubs in hotels like Amer Palace and The Residency in the Maharana Pratap Nagar area where you can see the young of Bhopal dance the night away. ==Buy== No visit to this city is complete without buying some bead work or embroidered purses, bags, shawls, tunics etc. Also, you can get very good quality fabric (silk, satin, cashmere, pashmina) etc. from the various emporiums run and operated by the governments of the different states of India in this capital city. One visit to Bhopal will give you an exposure into the various kinds of fabric and material, arts and crafts that come from different parts of the country. To buy arts and crafts specifically originating in Madhya Pradesh as well as fabrics/ sarees/ shawls from Madhya Pradesh, visit the MP Government state emporium Mrignayani [http://www.mrignayani.com/] To buy some authentic north Indian fabric and shawls head towards Lakherapura in the old city. The Chowk are is also famous for the traditional glittering ladies purses. Also a visit to '''New Market''' is worth a try. * {{buy | name=Aashima Mall | alt= | url=http://www.aashimamall.com/ | email= | address= | lat=23.182838 | long=77.456182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-31 | content=Situated on Hoshangabad Road, Aashima Mall is in the heart of New Bhopal. Has a hypermarket, a 7-screen multiplex and food court. }} * {{buy | name=DB Mall | alt= | url=http://www.dbcity.in/ | email= | address= |lat=23.2326 | long=77.4299 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Retail hours:Monday- Sunday 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM (Restaurants & Cinemas Hours may vary) | price= | lastedit=2016-01-31 | content=It is situated at Arera Hills near M.P.Nagar, in the heart of Bhopal. It has 7 anchor shops, 180 shops, 6-screen Multiplex, 4 star hotel and a food court.. }} ==Eat== Bhopal, like any other north Indian city offers a rich Indian cuisine to explore. People enjoy eating the sweet - sour and spicy "chaat" in Bhopal. Due to the Mughal influence, Bhopal also offers delicacies like Kebabs, Goat Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Jalebi, Ras Malai etc. The best chicken Biryani can be tasted at Jameel Hotel in old Bhopal . Sashas restaurant in Indrapuri offers good South Indian Non-vegetarian delicacies. Hotel Jehanuma Palace in Bhopal has a very good restaurant that serves awesome North Indian delicacies. Hotel Noor us Sabah also has a couple of good restaurants to choose from. As in any mid-sized Indian city, the safest bets for good food and a variety of cuisines are in restaurants that are part of 3-4 star hotels. Apart from North Indian and Mughlai cuisine, you can also savor Indo-Chinese, Continental and American cuisine in the various restaurants of Bhopal. If you have a mixed taste, Generationext restaurant is a good option for you. An eclectic mix of cuisine is served, that is likely to suit your taste (and pocket too). There are many other good eating spots in New Market, MP Nagar and Hoshangabad Road area. Filfora, Koh-e-fiza is a very good place for Mughlai delicacies. Kadai ghost may be best to eat here and biryanis of both made with chicken and mutton are awesome. In terms of sweets you can try very famous 'Juli' is one of the very famous bangali mithai (bengoli sweet )in old city the original you will get at Jain mithai bhandar * {{eat | name=Chhapan Bhog | alt= | url= | email= | address=new market | lat= | long= | directions=straight away towards new market road from MP nagar | phone=+919826037482 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 am to 10 pm | price= | lastedit=2015-11-25 | content=Basically a restaurant cum sweets shop }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Rajhans | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.26391 | long=77.40401 | directions=Close to Hanuman Ganj police station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tasty and unlimited Thalis at a very reasonable price. }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=New Market | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-18 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Manohar Dairy and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hamidiya Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Clean restaurant with a very wide selection of food and sweets. Tasty but portions are small. They seem to have a few branches in the city. }} ==Drink== For tourists from foreign countries, its recommended that they stick to Mineral Water. If you want to be adventurous, try the sugarcane juice from the street side vendors. If you are lucky, you will not get an upset stomach and will be able to enjoy the rich sweetness of sugarcane. Alcoholic drinks: Only use hotel bars for this as there are very few pubs in the city and the local bars are not a place to hangout. Only good place other that Hotels is the Tavern Pub at Board office roundabout in M P Nagar. ==Sleep== Bhopal has some good budget as well as three to fours star hotels to choose from if you want to spend a few nights in the city. A couple of hotels in the old Bhopal area are considered Grand Heritage hotels as they have been converted from palaces and residences of the Mughal era to modern hotels. Jehan Numa Palace Hotel and Noor us Sabah hotel fall under this category and staying here will transform you into an era where you will be able to imagine how the Mughal aristocracy lived a life of pure luxury. The customer service at both these hotels is exemplary and you will enjoy your stay here. Towards the New Bhopal area, Hotel Lake View run by the Ashoka group is a decent place to stay in. Also, hotels in the commercial hub of Bhopal, Maharana Pratap Nagar, like Amer Palace, The Residency, Nisarga etc. serve more business travelers to Bhopal but are certainly good places to consider. * '''Amer Palace''' 209, Zone-1, Maharana Pratap Nagar, Bhopal- 462011, Phone: 0755-272110 (8 lines), 557127/557128 * {{sleep | name=Hotel Arch Manor | url=http://www.archmanor.co.in | email=archmanor@gmail.com | address=243 A, Zone 1 MP Nagar | lat= | long= | directions=DB Mall Chowraha, NH | phone = +91 755 2577771-4 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=1800 | checkin= | checkout=noon | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ganpati | alt= | url=http://www.hotelganpati.com | email= | address=256, Zone-2 M.P. Nagar | lat= | long= | directions=Near Sargam Cinema, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Pin - 462011 }} * '''Hotel Savera Inn''' Lalwani Compound Hamidia Road-462001 Phone: 07554083366 * {{sleep | name=Jehan Numa Palace | alt= | url=http://www.hoteljehanumapalace.com/ | email=jehanuma@sancharnet.in | address=157, Shamla Hill, Bhopal - 462013, Madhya Pradesh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91-755-2661100, +91 755 4235100 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Lake View Ashoka | alt= | url=http://www.theashokgroup.com | email=hlvashok@bom.6.vsnl.net.in | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 755 2660090, +91 755 2540452, +91 755 2541075, +91 755 235151 | tollfree= | fax=+91 755 2660096, +91 755 2660097 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Shiamla Hills Opp. TV Tower Premises Bhopal - 462013 Madhya Pradesh. }} * '''Nisarga''' 211, Zone 1, Maharana Pratap Nagar, Bhopal - 462 016, Phone: 0755-272701/02/03/04/05 * {{sleep | name=Noor us Sabah Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.noorussabahpalace.com/index.htm | email=contact@noorussabahpalace.com | address=V.I.P. Road, Koh-e-Fiza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 755 4223333 | tollfree= | fax=+91 755 4227777 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * '''The Residency''' 08, Zone -1, Maharana Pratap Nagar, Phone: 0755-5566001-06, 270001, 270002 ==Go next== Bhopal makes an excellent starting point if you want to travel to some unexploited but breathtakingly beautiful places in Madhya Pradesh. * '''[[Khajuraho]]''' (383 km): A group of magnificent temples, listed on [[Unesco#India|UNESCO World Heritage List]] * '''[[Mandu]]''' (285 km): A ancient citadel with palaces, mosques and tombs * '''[[Pachmarhi]]''' (210 km): A quaint little army settlement, known as the Hill Station of Madhya Pradesh is about 210 kilometers from Bhopal. * '''[[Sanchi]]''' (46 km): Famous for its huge Buddhist Stupa listed on [[Unesco#India|UNESCO World Heritage List]] {{geo|23.2500|77.4167}} {{IsPartOf|Bhopal-Narmadapuram Division}} {{usablecity}} [[WikiPedia:Bhopal]] [[Commons:Category:Bhopal]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Asia/India/Madhya Pradesh/Localities/Bhopal/]] 5vvctbrgl99v355sqdjfaorc9beauyo 0 3872 2953808 2638332 2016-03-08T17:53:54Z Aayush Bhartia 1553885 /* Eat */Added content wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Birgunj''' is a city in [[Parsa (district)|Parsa district]], [[Nepal]]. ==Understand== The city is located on the borders with the [[India]]n state of [[Bihar]], and is a major point of entry for goods coming from India and also the port of [[Kolkata]]. ==Get in== There is some airlines flying to a place called Simara from where it takes around 45 minutes to reach Birgunj. If you have hotels booked then there is possibility of pick up from the airport to the hotel or you can hire some cabs. If you want to travel by land then there are several buses leaving from Kathmandu and some are really good services. There are also night buses leaving from kathmandu to birgunj and these are the best buses running in Nepal. Travel by Tata Sumo (jeep) from Birgunj to Kathmandu takes 5–6 hours and is a bumpy ride at best—perhaps not for the faint of heart. The ride should cost INR250-350 (NPR 500). For more details on crossing the border from India to Birgunj, see the information under 'Get Out' on its Indian sister's town page [[Raxaul]]. ==Get around== ==See== Though it is not a tourist hot spot, you can see Lord Buddha stupa on a tiny hillock called Vishwa. Apart from this, Gadhi Mai is a well known Hindu Goddess temple which holds a mighty fair every five years. Hindus from all over the world come here to sacrifice animals to show thankfulness to the goddess.Animal sacrificed on this occasion is one of the highest amount in the world. To the west of Birgunj, Bindawasni mai is another historical and religious place. Jang Bhandur Rana, the first Rana prime minister held a massacre in which hundreds of people died as a result of royal conspiracy. To the north of the city there is Parsa Wildlife Reserve, one of the biggest national park having 100s of endangered species. Tigers,elephants,musk deer, Gharials, Red hornedbills Etc. are main attraction. ==Do== If you're looking for a local Ncell SIM card, Birgunj has an official Ncell store halfway up the main road on the right from the border as you walk towards the large tower in the middle of the road. They speak perfect English! For more information about telecommunications in Nepal, have a look under the 'Contact' section in [[Nepal]]. ==Eat== There are very few 'restaurants' in Birgunj. Most food is street food, but there are restaurants serving a variety of western, Indian and Nepali food attached to most hotels in the city. You can also try some new restaurant Mangalm or Hotel Suraj. ==Drink== There are many takeaway alcohol stores on side streets, a block either side off the main road. Otherwise hotel restaurants serve alcohol. ==Sleep== Most hotels are located on, or a few meters off, the main road. * {{sleep | name=Hotel Suraj | url= | email=info@hotelsuraj.com | address=Main Road, Adarshnagar, Birgunj | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite the Ncell store on the main road of town | phone=+977 51 522859, +977 51 522200, +977 51 522800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=NPR 2000-5000, plus 13% VAT Tax | checkin= | checkout=Noon checkout | content=One of the more upmarket hotels in town. }} * {{sleep | name=County Inn Hotel | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Go 200m south along the main rd from Hotel Suraj, until you reach another hotel on the corner, then go down that side street 20m and it'll be a big building on your left. Ask around, it's quite well known. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=NPR 800 for a double | checkin= | checkout= | content=Free Wi-Fi in lobby and on the first floor! Turns off about midnight. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Pujan | url= | email=info@hotelpujan.com | address=Adarsh Nagar | lat= | long= | directions=Across the road from Country Inn Hotel | phone=+977 51 533600, +977 51 528100, +977 51 524500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Has a restaurant attached that any one can go to (NPR 200-500). }} An abundance of mosquitoes in April, together with heat of 40C, made sleep almost impossible without a good fan in early April. ==Go next== To get to Kathmandhu, your only options are private bus or jeep (sumo). Buses leave 6AM-10AM, then 7PM-10PM, with a 'deluxe' bus leaving daily at 7PM. Sumo's/Jeeps's can usually be taken from 6AM-3PM, and cost Rs 500 NPR per person in a ten person shared Jeep, or Rs. 6000 NPR for a whole private jeep to yourself or your travelling companions. To get either a bus or jeep, you'll need to go to the bus station, which is located just off the main road. Keep going north (3&nbsp;km from the border) until you reach a large tower in the middle of a round-a-bout. Take a right hand turn and the bus stop is 50m down that road. While it's little more than a dirt patch in the north of town, you'll know you got there as there are always plenty of buses parked. A cycle rickshaw should be about NPR 80 for the distance. Jeeps leave when full, from near the road (not towards the back of the bus stop) so expect to wait up to an hour. For information to cross the border into India, you may find the information under 'Get out' under [[Raxaul]] useful. {{geo|27.0000|84.8667}} {{IsPartOf|Eastern_Tarai}} {{outlinecity}} [[WikiPedia:Birganj]] 1w8o15q139d5y0kh59dswt46e5i36eo 0 114023 2095806 2013-01-17T06:52:52Z Peterfitzgerald 1768 Peterfitzgerald moved page [[Bluegrass Country]] to [[Bluegrass Region]]: per talk wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Bluegrass Region]] cw3o77cmzn4tzs8sq67nfcdf9eqgzk9 0 137901 2673105 2673103 2014-10-10T19:14:50Z Ypsilon 1806 /* See */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|unesco=yes}} [[File:Riversleigh.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Landscape at Riversleigh]] '''Boodjamulla National Park''' is in [[Outback Queensland]], in the westernmost part of the state. ==Understand== ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== ===Climate=== ==Get in== ==Fees/Permits== ==Get around== ==See== The national park contains a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]], namely '''Riversleigh''', one of the best-known fossil sites in Australia. Fossils of different kinds of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish have been found at the site - most notably 35 different bat species. Unlike most fossils in the world, the ones found here have retained their original structure, as they are embedded in soft uncompressed limestone. ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Outback Queensland}} {{outlinepark}} {{geo|-18.716|138.407}} [[Wikipedia:Boodjamulla National Park]] lkskbz3m6o6tn1k1rsg5495tk20rfnt 0 4312 2726634 2726633 2015-02-06T12:18:49Z DaGizza 162256 /* Do */ Updated listing for Jourdain Tetuanui wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bora bora banner.jpg}} [[File:BoraBora.JPG|350px|thumb|Overwater bungalows in Bora Bora]] '''Bora Bora''' is a volcanic island in the [[Society Islands]] archipelago of [[French Polynesia]]. The Polynesian island in the South Pacific is ranked at the top of the list when it comes to most remarkably beautiful in the world. Best time to travel is in May. The best way to arrive is to take an international flight to Tahiti, and then a less than an hour flight to Bora Bora. ==Understand== It is perfectly possible to spoil oneself in one of the incredibly luxurious high-class resorts and spend the savings of a lifetime in a few days. Nonetheless, a bit of planning ahead can allow enjoyment of the majestic scenery with a tighter budget. Keep in mind that in any case Bora Bora is a '''tremendously pricey destination'''. Everything (catering and activities) ranges from "expensive" to "indescribably expensive". Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an "Overseas Country" financially assisted by France in the Pacific Ocean. The island, located about 230 kilometres (140&nbsp;mi) northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the highest point at 727 metres (2,385&nbsp;ft). The original name of the island in the Tahitian language might be better rendered as Pora Pora, meaning "First Born"; an early transcription found in 18th- and 19th century accounts, is Bolabolla or Bollabolla. The major settlement, Vaitape is on the western side of the island, opposite the main channel into the lagoon. The products of the island are mostly limited to what can be obtained from the sea and coconut trees, which were historically of economic importance for copra. During the August 2007 census, the population on the island was about 8,880 people. ===History=== The history of Bora Bora shows that the island’s first settlers back in the 4th century were Tongan people. The first European explorers who visited the island were led by James Cook. However, prior to this island of Bora Bora was already sighted by other explorers. The history of Bora Bora also indicates that in 1842 the island became a colony of France under the leadership of Admiral Abel Aubert Dupetit Thouars. During World War II, the United States picked Bora Bora as a base for military supply, oil depot, air strip and seaplane base. They also constructed defensive fortifications around the island. Luckily though, no combat took place here and the presence of American troops seemed to be accepted by the opposition forces. According to the history of Bora Bora, the United States Military Base officially closed on June 2, 1946 following the end of the war. However, many Americans refused to leave the island as it had become close to their hearts. Some Americans were even forcibly asked to leave following complaints from their families on the mainland. The abandoned base became French Polynesia’s only international airport until Faa'a International Airport opened in the 1962 in Papeete, Tahiti. Today, the island of Bora Bora relies largely on tourism and because of this seven luxurious resorts were built over the past few years. Hotel Bora Bora was the first to build bungalows that stand over the water using stilts which are now a given of every resort on the island as these bungalows provide spectacular sights of lagoons and mountains. ===Climate=== The climate in Bora Bora and the surrounding Islands is considered to be tropical. Unlike most places the seasons can be divided into two seasons: the wet season and the dry season. The wet season (Polynesian summers) runs from November till April with an average run fall off 3/4ths of the yearly precipitation. During these times the humidity levels can be at an all time high. The storms during these months are frequent and unpredictable. The rainfall is about 1800&nbsp;mm or 71 inches! And the weather is 86 °F or 30 °C. the dry season running from May to October this is when tourism is at its peak on the Island. During these months the temperature is a few degrees lower and rain is rare. The best time weather-wise with the least risk of storms is in the Winter months. The very best part about the weather in Bora Bora is that the water temperature hovers in the mid 80s (30 °C) on average. However during this high tourist season (May - October) tourist prices skyrocket and there are many more people around. ===Language=== The main languages that are spoken by people in Bora Bora Island are French and Tahitian although most inhabitants that inter-act with visitors have good comprehension of the English language. Most tourists that visit the island are Americans, Japanese and Europeans. Some key words for in the local language in Bora Bora include: * Hello - ''Ia Ora na'' (yo-rah-nah) * Goodbye - ''Nana'' (nah-nah) * Yes - ''E'' (ay) * No - ''Aita'' (eye-tah) * Man - ''Tane'' (tah-nay) * Woman - ''Vahine'' (vah-he-nay) * Child - ''Tamarii'' (tah-ma-ree-ee) * Friend - ''Hoa'' (ho-ah) * Polynesian - ''Ma' ohi'' (mah-o-hee) * Big - ''Nui'' (new-ee) * Small - ''Iti'' (ee-tee) * Morning - ''Poipoi'' (poy-poy) If you decide to travel to Bora Bora no need to panic about accommodations and adjusting. There are many activities that are cost free, like swimming in the lagoons, swimming with dolphins, shark and ray feeding, and enjoying the famous sunset. Most destinations are aquatic oriented, that may also include scuba diving and snorkeling. Besides the water activities there are many other activities like parasailing, deep sea fishing which is one of its kind in the world since Bora Bora is home of over 500 species of marine wildlife. There is also family hiking and climbing trails. There are also private lagoon cruises, bus tours, and many Motu hangouts. The island also offers flight seeing, along with helicopter tours. ===Culture=== There are close to nine thousand people living in Bora Bora, these people have a firm grip on the culture, myths and traditions that have been handed down from the Polynesian gods. They have traditional songs and dances for the island. They love to share their culture with the visitors. The pace is laid back with a relaxing atmosphere. They live by a philosophy ‘aita pea pea’ which means ‘not to worry’. The main languages that are spoken in Bora Bora are French and Tahitian. English is also spoken in many hotels, resorts, markets, and tourist locations. ==Get in== [[File:Boraboraluft gerade.jpg|thumbnail|Bora Bora from the air]] ===By plane=== [http://www.airtahiti.aero/home.php Air Tahiti] flies several times a day from [[Tahiti]]. Flights are quite often full, so it is not a bad idea to make a reservation. Air Tahiti operates flights from * '''[[Papeete]]/[[Tahiti]]''': 4 direct flights per day, flight time 50 min, * '''[[Moorea]]''': daily, flight time 50 min, * '''[[Huahine]]''': daily except Wed, flight time 25 min, * '''[[Maupiti]]''': Sun, flight time 15 min * '''[[Raiatea]]''': daily, flight time 20 min The airport is located on a small ''motu'' (islet) north of the main island. Transfer to the main island or to accommodations located on other motus is done by boat. The major accommodations have counters at the airport. For the accommodations located on the main island, you will need to take the (free) ferry to Vaitape. From there, small buses will usually pick you up. Air Tahiti operates a free shuttle boat transfer from the airport to the main village, Vaitape, by "Bora Bora Navette". ==Get around== [[File:Bora Bora 01835.jpg|thumbnail|Overwater bungalows]] '''Vaitape''' is the arrival point of the ferry from the airport, and is the only "town" of any size of the island. At the southern tip of the main island, '''Matira''' is the location of the largest beach as well as several hotels and restaurants. The central part of the island is extremely mountainous, tough to access and not inhabited (and furthermore devoid of roads of any kind). The way you get around in Bora Bora depends greatly on your accommodation and its location. Several resorts are actually located on motus and not on the main island, hence the need of boat transportation to get anywhere. Boat transfers from those motus resorts to the main island or between the resorts and the airport are usually provided. Accommodations located on the island generally also provide a transfer to and the Airport ferry quay. On the main island, there is only one sealed road. Public transport on the island is limited, consisting of a single bus that goes halfway around the island and back approximately every hour. Taxis are also available. Operators of activities and restaurants sometimes (but not always) provide a transfer to and from the accommodations - be sure to ask when booking. Renting a bicycle or a small buggy can be an option if you plan to have your freedom on the main island, but the road is sometimes very narrow, and in bad shape. ==See== [[File:Faanuibay.jpg|thumbnail|Faanui Bay]] The island of Bora Bora is actually a volcanic caldera. This geography has produced a lagoon, well protected from waters by the surrounding motus (islets). The lagoon, and the tropical underwater life, including sharks and rays, provide fantastic opportunities for many forms of water-based recreation, ranging from swimming, through snorkelling and to scuba and other options if you truly want to immerse yourself in this unique environment. In addition to the sights under the surface of the lagoon, the dominating and unusually shaped peak of Mount Otemanu which reaches 728 metres above sea level, and its smaller neighbour Mount Pahia are also worthy attractions. The combination of the beautiful lagoon and these impressive peaks provide an almost endless supply of opportunities to take travel photos which will leave your friend back home cursing you for sharing them. Very few go to Bora Bora for the historic relics. However, if you have seen enough of the lagoon, you might want to take a peek at the few WWII remains and the archeological Polynesian relics in one of the tours of the island. * {{see | name=Bora Bora Lagoonarium | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A certified diver acts as underwater guide as you swim and come face to face with the turtles, sharks, sting rays and numerous other fish which call the lagoonarium their home. As the "...rium" name implies, this commercial aquarium is a captive, enclosed zoo-like environment, preventing free movement beyond the confines of the establishment. For those that are not into diving, there is a little submarine. Numerous travelers that have voted this as an all time favorite. }} ==Do== [[File:Matira Beach, Bora Bora, French Polynesia.jpg|thumbnail|Matira Beach]] [[File:Bora-Bora - Coucher de soleil.JPG|thumbnail|Sunset at Bora Bora]] There are comparatively more activities in Bora Bora to keep you occupied than in other islands of French Polynesia. Being practical while lazing under the sun in a white sand beach, a '''good book ''' will be in every case a very useful item to bring. As weird as it may sound it actually sometimes ''rains'' in Bora Bora (and sometimes even ''a lot''). The vast majority of the activities take place outdoor, and there are no cinemas, libraries or museums to visit, so even if large resorts do lend books and games, bring some good reading with you. ===Water activities=== The tropical sea sometimes reaches 86F (30C), making it perfect for various water activities. '''Swimming''' in the lagoon in perfectly clear warm water has the advantage of being free and can be very enjoyable. The beaches of Bora Bora are not huge by any standards, nor are they crammed with people. The most famous beach, '''Matira Beach''' is at the southern tip of the main island. You do not have to pay a lot to enjoy Bora Bora. Just like swimming, '''snorkeling''' is possible in many areas close to the shore, and even in Matira Beach you will be surrounded by multicolor tropical fish in seconds and in shallow waters.. Just remember to get out and put on sunscreen from time to time as the sun is strong and you will get burned badly if you stay in the water for an extended period of time. Several companies operate snorkeling tours in the lagoon, bringing you by boat farther off the coast: * {{do | name=Shark & Ray Snorkel Safari | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Shark and Ray feeding is typically done in shallow waters inside the lagoon. Approximately 10-20 sharks as well as 10-15 Rays will approach the boat and swim nearby, largely avoiding any snorkelers courageous enough to swim near. }} * {{do | name=Shark Boy | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Book through Bora Bora Pearl Resort | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Jourdain Tetuanui | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+689 677 934 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offering many and varied services from water taxi to tours, fishing to feeding. }} * {{do | name=Windward Islands Yacht Charter | url=http://www.windward-islands.net/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the worlds largest yacht charter companies, can take care of all charter requirements, from bareboat to luxury yacht in French Polynesia. Operating from different offices worldwide (UK, USA, Hong Kong, Dubai, Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Switzerland). }} * {{do | name=TopDive Scuba | url=http://www.topdive.com/ | email= | address=Vaitape | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Nemo World Scuba | url=http://www.boradiving.com/ | email= | address=Matira | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Aquasafari | url=http://www.aquasafaribora.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=If you do not have a diving license, but still want to enjoy the underwater scenery, this is an option. You do not actually need to know how to swim in order to wear the breathing undersea apparatus, and children from 8 are accepted. }} '''Jet ski tours''' around the interior island are well worth the effort as they allow to appreciate the scenery from various viewpoints, although they do inflict noise and pollution. '''Kiteboarding''' is getting popular at the Southern tip of Matira. '''Scuba Diving''' is fun. ===Land activities=== [[File:Bora Bora - Mt Otemanu.jpg|thumbnail|Mt. Otemanu as seen from Mt. Pahia]] The island is about 20 miles around, and bikes and small cars are available for rent at various sites. It is well worth the investment to ride the perimeter of the island. The '''Jeep tours''' are well worth a trip. You'll have a good time climbing through some rough trails on the island, and you'll get some breathtaking views. In addition, you'll tour the American WWII ruins, such as gun emplacements and bunkers. It is possible to access the summit of Mt. Pahia by foot, although neither the staff at City Hall nor the Gendarmerie will tell you how if you do not have a guide, as even adept hikers have gotten lost or been injured. To access the trailhead, head 100&nbsp;m (330&nbsp;ft) north of the cross-street into Vaitape harbor. There will be an arcade of shops to your right. Look for a dirt road between the antique dealer and snack toward the north end of the arcade. Head up the dirt road about 150&nbsp;m (465&nbsp;ft) and look for a small grass field on your left that is just before the last house on the drive. It is wise to ask the owner for passage, as you must traverse privately-owned property to access the trail, which will initially appear faint but become more defined after the first 10&nbsp;m (33&nbsp;ft). Continue along the trail until you reach a fork, which will have two other trails heading north and south (through a plantation and an open field, respectively), and the main trail up to the top due east. Make sure you are well-provisioned, as the 600 m elevation gain takes place over a relatively short distance, and be sure to identify the trees or rocks with white-red-white striping that will show you the way. Some of the latter sections can be precarious, so make sure you keep your grip and be courteous to those who may be downstream of falling rocks unintentionally loosed by your foothold. The rope climb at the end is exciting! If you want more, head south along the uncommonly-traveled trail for iconic views. ===Travel Information=== If you decide to travel to Bora Bora no need to panic about accommodations and adjusting. There are many activities that are cost free, like swimming in the lagoons, swimming with dolphins, shark and ray feeding, and enjoying the famous sunset. Most destinations are aquatic oriented, that may also include scuba diving and snorkeling. Besides the water activities there are many other activities like parasailing, deep sea fishing which is one of its kind in the world since Bora Bora is home of over 500 species of marine wildlife. There is also family hiking and climbing trails. On the relaxation part the island is filled with natives specializing in ritual massage services. There are also private lagoon cruises, bus tours, and many Motu hangouts. The island also offers flight seeing, along with helicopter tours. ==Buy== The rich culture has influenced the shopping market greatly. Travelers have their choices of art galleries, studios, shops that are set up in traditional and modern settings. They also have an abundance of jewelry and black pearls. Taking into account the costs of everything in Bora Bora, which sometimes defy imagination, it is a perfectly sound choice to forget the common sense of the traveller and buy as much as possible (including groceries) ''before'' getting there. Keep that option in mind if you want to self cater. In case you do need something while on the island, you can find a medium-sized general groceries store in Vaitape (called Chin Lee) with a reasonable choice of food and drinks. A smaller grocery store near Matira beach can be helpful if you stay in the area and you do not want to get back to Vaitape, but the choice is much more limited. The "specialty" of Bora Bora is '''Black Pearls'''. Commonly known around the world as [http://www.borabora-tahiti.com/Tahitian-black-pearls.html Tahitian Black Pearls], the pearls of Bora Bora are indigenous to the remote lagoons of French Polynesia in the South Pacific .Today, the Tahitian Black Pearl has become an exotic gem sought after by celebrities and pearl aficionados alike. The most popular place to buy and make your own Black Pearl Jewellery is The Farm at the Bora Bora Pearl Company. The '''rich culture''' has influenced the shopping market greatly. Travelers have their choices of art galleries, studios, shops that are set up in traditional and modern settings. They also have an abundance of jewelry and black pearls. ==Eat== [[File:Coca-Cola Machine in Vaitape, Bora Bora.jpg|thumbnail|Coke is available here, too]] The island of Bora Bora is heavily influenced by the French culture hence the rich local and French cuisines. They also have a wide selection of international restaurants. ===Matira and surrounds=== * {{eat | name=Bounty Snack | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very reasonably priced but excellent Tahitian restaurant. }} ===Pofai Bay=== {{eat | name=Bloody Mary's | url= | email= | address=on the western shore of the main island, at the southern tip of Pofai Bay, roughly half way between Nunue and Maitra Beach | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$60-80USD per person | content= One of the most famous of restaurants in Bora Bora, it is known for it's American flavor. As with most restaurants on Bora Bora, expect to spend between $60-80USD per person. Some visitors might be a little surprised by the service (speed over quality...). Outside they have a pair of big boards with the names on all of the famous people who have eaten there, e.g. Pamela Anderson, Pierce Brosnan, Carlos Delgado, Marlon Brando, and Janet Jackson. Service general begins with arrival from a "shuttle service" from your hotel's drop off point. Patrons then decide their meal while looking directly at the current "meat" selections. After selecting your meal, you are seated at a table lodged in the sand w/ a stool. Service will come asking for your drink choice at this point. Food will be served later. As everyone arrives/leaves at the same time, plan on being there for at least 1.5 hours. }} ===Unknown locations=== ''Please update/move listings if you know their locations'' * {{eat | name=Kaina Hut | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An authentic Polynesian restaurant with all tables set on a patio covered by a thatched-roof.}} * {{eat | name=La Villa Mahana | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small French restaurant with only 5 tables. Serves the best French food on the island, by an amazing chef. Make reservations.}} * {{eat | name=Sunset Boulevard | url=http://www.enjoyborabora.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A new concept of restaurant where you can eat on boats, actually there is a little catamaran called the "Lady Borabora" which is for VIP, and there is a bigger one which can take up to 12 passengers. The service is pretty good, they put some upbeat music that make you enjoy more your holidays. They are specialized in sushis, maybe this is the best Sushi bar/restaurant in Bora.}} * {{eat | name=Matira Pizza| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11:00-14:00; 16:00-19:30 | price=XPF1,300- 1,900 (USD15-23) | content=A small pizza shack that provides a multitude of different pizzas at reasonable prices. They are located on the main road between the Sofitel Marara and Matira Beach. Place the order for pizza, then walk south to Tiara Market for beverages.}} ==Drink== If you're looking for [http://www.borabora-tahiti.com/Nightlife.html nightlife] and drinking, one of the most popular drinking venues on Bora Bora is Bloody Mary's. Bloody Mary's is essentially an American-barbecue fish and steak restaurant. Besides drinking Bloody Mary's, the chef will chargrill steak and fish to order. The island's sole nightclub is Le Récife Discothèque, about 1&nbsp;km (1/2 mile) north of Vaitape (tel. 67.73.87), which opens only on Fridays and Saturdays at 23:00 and closes at 03:00. ==Sleep== [[File:Boraborafullmoon.jpg|thumbnail|Full moon at Bora Bora]] Bora Bora Islands offer numerous hospitality resources in which guests can stay. ===Budget=== It is possible to keep some money for the activities by staying in one of the family pensions. * {{sleep | name=Sunset Hill Lodge | url=http://www.sunset-hill-borabora.biz | email= | address=sunset.hill.lodge@mail.pf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+689 792648 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€50-70 | checkin= | checkout= | content= Nestled in a little Zen garden with a little waterfall, maybe the cheapest place for this quality in Polynesia... }} ===Mid-Range=== * {{sleep | name=Manureva House | url=http://www.kaloa.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US $1899 per week | checkin= | checkout= | content=Luxurious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom vacation rental can accommodate up to 5 people. Located in the residential and peaceful northern part of Bora it features one of the most beautiful views on the lagoon. Manureva House is located mountainside in a manicured tropical garden with a little private sandy beach for its guests less than 100 feet from the house. Also known as "Condominium". }} ===Splurge=== Keep in mind that the establishments listed below have prices above several hundred USD per night (the average being somewhere just above 1000), with suites well above several thousand dollars a night. A popular form of accommodation on the island are the overwater bungalows. Many of the resorts offer this type of accommodation due to their being more water mass than land. Some overwater bungalows feature a glass-bottomed floor and are designed in traditional Bora Bora island houses. * {{sleep | name=Maitai | url=http://www.hotelmaitai.com/bora-bora.aspx | email= | address=Matira | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Features (comparatively) reasonably priced over-water bungalows, not as splendid as its neighbor the Intercontinental, but nice. Get one of the over-water rooms at the end of the pier in which the rooms are located on as the water is deeper at these rooms. The other rooms are just off the beach and some are in water less than 1 ft. deep. }} * {{sleep | name=Sofitel Bora Bora Beach Resort | url= | email= | address=Matira | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Over-water bungalows and a pool facing the sea. }} * {{sleep | name=Sofitel Motu Bora Bora | alt=Note: different from the Beach Resort | url= | email= | address=On the Motu facing Matira | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Enjoys fantastic views of the island, and has incredible snorkeling (snorkeling tour boats actually come to the area). The beach is a bit small, but the whole place is much more intimate than other motu-located resorts. }} * {{sleep | name=Intercontinental Le Moana Bora Bora | alt= | url=http://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/bora-bora/bobpf/hoteldetail | email= | address=At the very tip of Matira on the main island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+689-60-4900 | tollfree=+1-800-496-7361 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=You do not get the views on the island (well, you're on it). Nonetheless, this is a classy resort with all you can expect for the price you pay. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Meridien Bora Bora | url=http://www.lemeridien-borabora.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+689 605151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Large hotel, billing itself as a 5 star resort. Very expensive, but there have been conflicting reports about the attitude of the staff. A popular destination for Japanese weddings, this hotel features a pretty cool turtle sanctuary and has a ton of beach. The overwater bungalows are a novelty. It sits on a motu away from the main island, travel to the main island is via shuttle boat. Overwater bungalows feature glass floors which look into the water, however there is little "wildlife" in the water immediately surrounding the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=St. Regis Bora Bora | url=http://www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1743 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Newest and highest-priced resort on Bora Bora. Every room (100 in all) is a suite with luxury bathroom. Many of the rooms are over-water villas, some with pools or spas. Over-water villas have glass panels in the floors and under-villa lighting to make the lagoon shimmer in your room. Guests are 80% American, 80% of whom are honeymooners. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban honeymooned here. Two excellent restaurants on-site, one by Chef Jean Georges. The angle of the view on the main island is impressive. }} * {{sleep | name=Four Seasons Bora Bora | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=5 star resort with great amenities and warm hospitality. }} ==Go next== ===By plane=== See [[#Get in]] ===By boat=== [[Maupiti]], located 40&nbsp;km from Bora Bora, is a smaller and less touristic but equally charming volcanic island. It can be reached by the Maupiti Express [http://www.maupitiexpress.com], an express ferry riding 3 times a week from Vaitape. This island isn't for partying. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-16.4944|-151.7364}} {{IsPartOf|Society Islands}} [[Commons:Category:Bora Bora]] [[Wikipedia:Bora Bora]] s00elmzfrvrhg7mdjc08k9ww4bgys60 0 4548 2913377 2782718 2015-12-31T01:10:27Z Wrh2 229 /* Go next */ +commons wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Brandenburg}} '''[http://www.brandenburgky.org Brandenburg]''' is a small town in the [[Kentucky Derby Region]]. Located on the Ohio River, 40 miles southwest of [[Louisville]], it is the county seat of Meade County. ==Get in== ===By car=== While no interstate highways run through Meade County, Brandenburg is accessible from interstates in nearby counties. Following KY 79 North to the Matthew Welsh Bridge, it becomes IN 135 in Harrison County, Indiana. Fifteen miles from the bridge you will reach Interstate 64. Interstate 65 can be reached from Meade County by following US 31W from Muldraugh in either direction. Northbound traffic can exit at KY 841 (Snyder Freeway) East to I-65. Or southbound and follow US 31W South to Elizabethtown and I-65. In Elizabethtown, you can also reach the Blue Grass and Western Kentucky Parkways for access to other areas of Kentucky. ==Get around== KY 448, along with KY 144 East connects Brandenburg with Vine Grove and Hardin County. KY 144 West links Brandenburg with western Meade County. KY 1638 connects Brandenburg with Muldraugh and eastern Meade County. The road passes the Doe Valley area and Otter Creek Park. KY 79 links Brandenburg (and the Matthew Welsh Bridge) with Irvington and Rough River Dam. KY 228 connects Brandenburg with Battletown, Wolf Creek and other northwestern Meade County communities. US 60 cuts across the south central part of Meade County, connecting Irvington with Muldraugh. ==Events== *'''Guston Days''' ''Guston'' Second Saturday in June. *'''River Heritage Bluegrass Festival''' July. *'''Threshing Days''' Second weekend in July. *'''Meade County Fair''' ''Meade County Fairgrounds'' Late July. *'''Christmas by the River''' Last Saturday November-December 31. ==Do== *'''Allen's Pay Lake''' +1 270 828-4355. Stocked catfish, bass, crappie & bluegill. Bait shop & restroom. * {{do | name=Doe Valley Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.doevalleygolf.com | email= | address=540 Valley Green Rd | lat= | long= | directions=KY 1638 between Brandenburg and Muldraugh | phone = +1 270 422-3397 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Doe Valley offers an 18-hole course, with three ponds, more than 30 bunkers, and fairways lined with trees. While they play this course that's amid a forest, golfers may encounter deer grazing nearby, rabbits nibbling on the turf, and perhaps even the local flock of wild turkeys. Doe Valley offers all the amenities - a pro shop, putting green, golf lessons, snack-bar and restaurant. }} * {{do | name=Hillcrest Country Club | alt= | url= | email= | address=519 Lawrence St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-4455 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Lynn's Pins | alt= | url= | email= | address=204 Olin Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-9986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *'''Mike & Diane's Pay Lake''', +1 270 828-4581. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Abe-Jo's Gifts & Collectibles | alt= | url= | email= | address=3390 Brandenburg Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1 270 422-2282 or +1 270 422-4400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *'''Bob's Antiques Collectibles & More''', 299 Doe Run-Ekron Rd., +1 270 422-8227. *'''Cox's Variety & Garden Center''', 570 River Ridge Plaza ,+1 270 422-5455. * {{buy | name=Dollar General | alt= | url=http://www.dollargeneral.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 270 422-3535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Shopping Plaza on the By-Pass. }} *'''Expressions''', 518 River Ridge Plaza, +1 270 422-1799. * {{buy | name=Fashionable Alternative | alt= | url= | email= | address=2615 Brandenburg Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-5820 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *'''J. L. Hobbs Antiques & Accessories''', 134 Broadway, +1 270 422-4475. * {{buy | name=Kroger | alt= | url=http://www.kroger.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-5464 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=568 River Ridge Plaza. }} * {{buy | name=Pamida | alt= | url=http://www.pamida.com | email= | address=777 By Pass Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-7171 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Rite Aid | alt= | url=http://www.riteaid.com | email= | address=610 By-Pass Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-9933 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Sassy's Secrets [Consignment] | alt= | url= | email= | address=646 High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 270 422-3667 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Brandenburg, KY 40108-1265 }} * {{buy | name=Save-A-Lot | alt= | url= | email= | address=2320 Bypass Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Eat== ===Brandenburg=== * {{eat | name=Abe's Sweet Dreams Ice Cream | alt= | url= | email= | address=125 Old Mill Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-2289 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brandenburg Food Court | alt= | url= | email= | address=1200 ByPass Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-1118 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Includes Taco Bell, KFC, Long John Silvers. }} * {{eat | name=Brandenburg Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=521 Lawrence St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-1200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Clark's Tavern | alt= | url= | email= | address=8440 Rhodelia Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 496-4600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Payneville. }} * {{eat | name=Doe Run Inn | alt= | url=http://www.doeruninn.com | email= | address=500 Doe Run Hotel Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-2982 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Huddle House | alt= | url=http://www.huddlehouse.com | email= | address=751 Bypass Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-1733 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *'''Golden China Buffet''', 1270 Old Ekron Rd # 8, +1 270 422-3958. * {{eat | name=Jailhouse Pizza | alt= | url= | email= | address=125 Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Little Dave's Down by the River | alt= | url=http://www.littledavesky.com | email= | address=155 Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-5511 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kentucky Fried Chicken and Long John Silver's | alt= | url=http://www.ljs.com | email= | address=Brandenburg Food Court, 1200 ByPass Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 270 422-7400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Miguels Mexican Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.miguelsmexicanrestaurant.com | email= | address=634 River Ridge Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-3353 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mr. Gatti's Pizza | alt= | url= | email= | address=584 ByPass Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-2525 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *'''Nineteenth Hole''', Doe Valley Golf Club, 1 Doe Valley Pkwy. +1 270 422-3397. *'''Perna's Place''', 124 Broadway, +1 270 422-4200. *'''Rose Garden''', 554 River Ridge Plaza, +1 270 422-5517. *'''Home Plate''', 656 River Ridge Plaza, +1 270 422-1759. ===Muldraugh=== * {{eat | name=Dairy Queen | alt= | url=http://www.dq.com | email= | address=114 S. Dixie Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 502 942-6585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url=http://www.pizzahut.com | email= | address=702 S. Dixie Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 502 942-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== Meade County is a wet county. * {{drink | name=Cedar Grove Tavern | alt= | url= | email= | address=3875 Brandenburg Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-5242 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Clark's Tavern | alt= | url= | email= | address=8440 Rhodelia Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 496-4600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Payneville. }} * {{drink | name=Hilltop Tavern | alt= | url= | email= | address=357 Broadway St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-5679 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Kearton Enterprises | alt= | url= | email= | address=40 Wise Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 422-5814 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Otter Creek Tavern | alt= | url= | email= | address=6860 Flaherty Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 828-9555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Vine Grove }} * {{drink | name=Rainbow Tavern | alt= | url= | email= | address=6419 Flaherty Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 828-9585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Vine Grove. }} * {{drink | name=Rock Inn Tavern | alt= | url= | email= | address=139 Tip Top Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Old Hwy 60 | phone = +1 270 828-9512 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Vine Grove. }} * {{drink | name=Uncle Dave's Tavern | alt= | url= | email= | address=435 Flaherty Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 270 828-9542 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ekron. }} ==Sleep== ===Brandenburg=== * {{sleep | name=Abe's Country Village Motel & Cabins | url= | email= | address=3390 Brandenburg Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 270 422-2282 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=14 rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Doe Run Inn | url=http://www.doeruninn.com | email= | address=500 Doe Run Hotel Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 270 422-2982 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Eleven rooms and one cabin. Restaurant. Free parking. Meeting and banquet facilities. }} * {{sleep | name=Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area Cabins & Campground | url=http://fw.ky.gov/Pages/Otter-Creek-Outdoor-Recreation-Area.aspx | email= | address=850 Otter Creek Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 502 492-9854 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 4 cabins, each sleeping 14, plus one primitive cabin (no heat or electricity). }} * {{sleep | name=Super 8 Motel | url=http://www.super8.com | email= | address=1900 Armory Place | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 270 422-1700 | tollfree=+1 800-800-8000 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=This 51 room motel has an indoor pool, meeting rooms, free wireless Internet in all rooms; free continental breakfast, outdoor electrical service for boats and RVs. }} ===Muldraugh=== * {{sleep | name=Economy Suites Motel | url= | email= | address=230 N. Dixie Hwy | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 502 942-9526 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=19 rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Fort Knox Lodge | url= | email= | address=518 Wilson St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 502 942-6222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=17 rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Golden Manor Motel | url=http://www.goldenmanormotel.com | email= | address=116 S. Dixie Hwy | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 502 942-2800 | tollfree=+1 800-999-8181 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=This 115 room motel offers indoor and outdoor pools; fitness center; free high-speed wireless Internet; in-room refrigerators, coffeemakers, hair dryers, and irons and ironing boards. }} * {{sleep | name=Travelers Motel | url=http://www.travelersmotelky.com | email=info@travelersmotelky.com | address=404 S. Dixie Hwy | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 502 942-2062 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=This 26 room motel offers the best daily and weekly rates in the surrounding area. Also has kitchenettes and free high-speed wireless internet. }} ==Connect== ===By phone=== Most telephone numbers in Meade County consist of +1 270 plus a seven-digit number, but the area is now served by an overlay complex of two area codes, with +1 364 being the second. A local or in-state telephone call now requires all 10 digits of the local number be dialed (omitting just the leading +1 from a local landline call). Signage on many established businesses may still display the original seven-digit numbers; dial 270 before these if no area code is indicated. Note that Muldraugh is served by area code 502 instead of 270/364. That community is completely surrounded by the [[Fort Knox]] Army base, which is also in area code 502. No overlay has yet been imposed on that area, so 7-digit local landline dialing is still allowed. ==Go next== * [[Corydon (Indiana)|Corydon, IN]] * [[Elizabethtown (Kentucky)|Elizabethtown]] * [[Fort Knox]] * [[Louisville]] {{routebox | image1=Elongated circle 79.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Corydon]] | minorl1=becomes [[File:Indiana 135.svg|18px|Indiana State Road 135]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=Jct [[File:Western Kentucky Parkway.svg|18px|Western Kentucky Parkway]] | minorr1=Jct [[File:US 60.svg|18px]] }} {{geo|37.99889|-86.16944}} {{isPartOf|Kentucky Derby Region}} {{usablecity}} [[Wikipedia:Brandenburg, Kentucky]] [[commons:Category:Brandenburg, Kentucky]] [[Dmoz:Regional/North_America/United_States/Kentucky/Localities/B/Brandenburg/]] 28uq6sadaogqukkn6spsao7xjh0dxm0 0 148408 2966024 2965614 2016-03-30T23:47:18Z The dog2 35982 /* Commonwealth Countries */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|British Empire banner map border.jpg|caption=Border of a 1886 map}} ==Understand== [[File:British Empire 1921.png|thumb|400px|right|British Empire at its greatest extent in 1921.]] The British Empire began in 1578 when Queen Elizabeth I started founding colonies in the [[Caribbean]] and [[North America]]. It expanded in the following centuries involving frequent fighting with European rivals like the [[Netherlands]], [[France]], [[Portugal]] and [[Spain]] over territory in [[Asia]], [[Africa]] and the Americas. The loss of the "thirteen colonies" in North America after the [[American War of Independence]] was significant, but the zenith of the empire was only reached much later at the end of the 19th century under Queen Victoria, when the Empire very nearly covered one quarter of the land in the world. During the 20th century, the British Empire was to expand even further following [[World War I]], when Britain was awarded some of the colonial possessions of the defeated Central Powers, reaching its greatest extent in 1921. Eventually, the effects of [[World War II]] on the United Kingdom led to a decline of empire, with the independence of most of its colonies in the decades thereafter. After a failed military intervention to hold onto the strategic Suez canal in [[Egypt]] in 1956, many regarded Britain to be no longer a global power. The formal handover of its last significant possession, [[Hong Kong]], back to [[China]] in 1997 was seen as "the end of the Empire". Today the empire is now reduced to many small islands and lands as 'British Overseas Territories'. It retains a cultural connection to many of its former colonies through the large Commonwealth of Nations, and some countries such as [[Australia]], [[Canada]] and others keep a constitutional connection by having the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, as their head of state. The British empire left a lasting impact on its former possessions, and many British cultural exports continue to be popular in the former colonies. For instance, the game of [[cricket]] continues to have a strong following in countries including [[India]], [[Pakistan]] and [[Australia]]. Association Football (known as soccer in some places after an Oxfordian term) and [[Rugby football]] were also invented in England and saw a global spread in part through the empire, although only in rugby is a preeminence of former parts of the Empire still pronounced. Many former colonies, including [[Hong Kong]], [[Canada]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]] and even the [[United States]], continue to have a legal system that is heavily influenced by English Common Law. Unlike Roman law (which serves as the inspiration for Civil Law in much of continental Europe), Common Law has a very heavy focus on precedent, so a case from England that was settled centuries past may still influence jurisprudence in - say - Australia today. In addition, common law typically adopts an adverserial system, in which the court serves as an impartial referee between the prosecution and the defence, who argue their cases before a judge and depending on circumstances, possibly a jury. This stands in contrast to the inquisitorial system adopted by most civil law jurisdictions, in which the court plays an active role in investigating cases. ==Articles about the Empire== [[File:The British Empire.png|thumbnail|All areas of the world that were ever part of the British Empire.]] There are many articles that cover different aspects of the '''British Empire''': * [[United Kingdom]] — the country that built and ran the empire * [[Colonial India]] and the [[British Raj]] — the story of [[India]]'s time as the largest part of the empire * [[Victoria]] — many places today bear the name of Queen Victoria, who reigned at the peak of the British Empire * [[Industrial Britain]] — the industrial growth of the country during time of empire * [[Around the World in Eighty Days]] - famous story by Jules Verne, detailing a journey through the empire and the rest of the world * [[On the trail of Kipling's Kim]] - an itinerary through the places described in the famous novel set on the British Raj * [[United States]] ** [[Braddock Expedition]] — A battle between Britain & France before American independence which saw the emergence of many of the future American independence heroes. ** [[Early United States history]] — how the [[United States]] became a nation and declared independence from the British Empire ** [[From Plymouth to Hampton Roads]] is an itinerary of East coast towns that featured in the early British colonies and later in the War of Independence. ==British Overseas Territories== [[File:United_Kingdom_(overseas%2Bcrown_dependencies),_administrative_divisions_-_Nmbrs_(multiple_zoom).svg|thumbnail|Location of British Overseas Territories today]] Although the term 'British Empire' is rarely used today, some destinations do remain in the form of 'overseas territories'. They are typically self-governing and do not belong to the [[European Union]]. The majority are islands. * [[Bermuda]] * [[British Virgin Islands]] * [[Falkland Islands]] * [[Gibraltar]] * [[Turks and Caicos Islands]] * [[Cayman Islands]] * [[Montserrat]] * [[Pitcairn Islands]] * [[Saint Helena]], [[Ascension]] and [[Tristan da Cunha]] ==Commonwealth Countries== The Commonwealth of Nations is a loose grouping of 53 countries, most of which are former British colonies. All Commonwealth countries are independent, though some of them still share the same monarch as the United Kingdom, with an appointed Governor-General serving as the monarch's representative in each country. The monarch of the United Kingdom retains the position as Head of the Commonwealth, though this position is purely symbolic and does not carry any powers over member countries. The heads of government of the Commonwealth countries meet every two years at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which is hosted by different member countries, and to which the British monarch typically also attends or sends a member of the royal family as a representative. [[File:Commonwealth of Nations.svg|thumbnail|Countries that form the Commonwealth of Nations today]] The following are a list of some of the 53 former colonial countries that choose to be part of the British Commonwealth, with or without the British monarch as the head of state: * [[Australia]] * [[New Zealand]] * [[India]] * [[Canada]] * [[Pakistan]] * [[Bangladesh]] * [[Malaysia]] * [[Singapore]] * [[South Africa]] * [[Kenya]] * [[Sri Lanka]] ===Commonwealth Games=== [[File:2010CWG prelim countries map.PNG|thumb|Participating Countries in the 2010 Games]] The Commonwealth Games are a multi-sport games competed by national teams from countries in the Commonwealth, the UK and British Overseas Territories. The games are similar in format to the Summer Olympics, and are held every four years, two years apart from the Olympics. The first games were held in 1930 as the British Empire Games. The last Commonwealth Games were in [[Glasgow 2014|Glasgow in 2014]], and the next will be in the [[Gold Coast]] in [[Australia]] in 2018. ==Related subjects== * [[Cricket]] - is a game played by almost all countries of the commonwealth * [[Rugby football]] - a sport that originated in [[England]] and is today played in many nations of the former British Empire, although other countries (such as [[Argentina]], [[France]], [[Italy]] and [[Japan]]) have also enthusiastically taken it up as well * [[Association Football in Europe| Association Football]] was invented in England and was in part spread through merchants, missionaries, teachers and expatriates throughout the entire world. {{usabletopic}} {{PartOfTopic|Historical travel}} [[Wikipedia:British_Empire]] qnti0n55edyxkzinyl295dl6fgwkoyg 0 4908 203536 2006-02-25T22:04:02Z EvanProdromou 81383 -> [[Brussels]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Brussels]] f889iqz3snf1sxmvu3c79vlbzhhrmbq 0 5799 2955641 2955638 2016-03-11T14:58:28Z 117.247.153.181 spam wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Vue de Cannes depuis le Suquet.JPG}} [[File:Cannes Overview.jpeg|300px|thumb|right|Cannes]] Once a small fishing village on the [[French Riviera]], '''[http://www.cannes.com/ Cannes]''' is now a glamorous and expensive seaside town considered to be one of the social hubs of Europe. ==Understand== Cannes moment to shine arrives in May as the venue for the Cannes Film Festival, entertaining the rich and famous. During the festival, fans can see actors, celebrities, and directors up close and in person on the famous steps of the Palais des Festivals at the end of La Croisette. Although its nightlife, casinos and high end restaurants give Cannes a feel of exclusivity, Cannes does have alternatives to suit all types of budgets. Tourists can check out the beauty and architecture of Le Suquet, with its cobbled streets and breathtaking views, or sit at street side tables and enjoy the favoured hobby of people watching up and down the lovely marina. ==Get in== ===By air=== Most visitors bound for Cannes will arrive first at Nice's Côte d'Azur International Airport Terminals 1 & 2. A free shuttle operates to link Terminals One and Two and all other transit runs out of T1. [http://www.nice.aeroport.fr/] From here there are a number of travel alternatives: coach, express coach, train, bus, and taxi. Be aware that during peak season (August) transportation should be booked in advance, as it will sell out. If traveling by public transit, two weeks before or after August, also be aware of the possibility of labor strikes. Strikes are common, anticipated, and highly publicized. Simply check (google) the French newspapers before purchasing your tickets. Marseille Provence Airport is also only 2 hours away by bus and train. '''Coaches (Express)''' The commonly recommended and easiest transit is the Coaches or Express Coach. Coaches to Cannes Centre via the A8 motorway at a cost of around €17, runs every 30 minutes, 45 minute trip duration, no view. [http://www.niceairportxpress.com/] '''Shared Airport to Hotel Shuttle''' Cannexpress.com run a "shared" door-2-door transfer service via the A8, between Nice Airport and your accommodation in Cannes. Departures are every 60 minutes and cost €24 per seat. http://www.cannexpress.com Reservations must be made in advance. The cheapest way in (€1), although not recommended, is the TAM 200, 210, 220, ,etc.; via local roads which often experience traffic delays. This goes from Nice Airport (Terminal 1) to 2 stops in Cannes center. The journey is frustratingly long – it takes about 2 hours and stops every few hundred yards and has no special luggage facility. However the cost at only €1 is so low it attracts many travellers even though it may involve standing the whole journey. More info [http://www.cg06.fr/fr/servir-les-habitants/deplacements/transport-collectifs/lignes-et-horaires/lignes-et-horaires/ here] '''Taxi''' services are the most convenient, but at an astronomical price of €80 minimum; or more, if they take the scenic route. ===By train=== The best cheaper alternative and frequently used by locals is the train (SNCF), between Nice's St. Augustine station and Cannes. Trains run every 30 minutes, 30 minutes trip duration, and cost €11-15 (round-trip). Not the mention the views are amazing, in comparison to the Coaches, as the train runs adjacent the beach. (Summer 2011) The tricky bit is between the train station and airport (terminal 1), which is a half mile away. From the airport (terminal 1) take the local bus #23, from bus bay 6, for 2 stops, for €1.4 (cash on bus, change for small bills only). The bus stop name is clearly marked as "Gare SNCF Saint-Augustine". Local bus info at: [http://www.lignesdazur.com] Nice local bus#23 map at: [http://www.lignesdazur.com/ftp/plans_FR/Nice%20Centre(35d)bdef2011.pdf] Then walk (100m) between the bus stop and train station, which is kitty corner the intersection; under the train rail overpass and to the right, up "Av. Edouard Grinda". The train station is on right. In reverse, from Cannes to airport, is the same. To repeat in reverse: Left out the station, down to intersection, left under overpass and across intersection. There is only one bus stop for #23, direction to the right, southwest, running parallel the train tracks. Train tickets can be purchased in advance by English speakers at [http://www.raileurope.com] or by French speakers at [http://www.sncf.com]. Although the train runs early and late, in the day for local commuters, the ticketing station is only open normal business hours, so purchase tickets online in advance. Although on-board ticketing police are rare, the fine is stiff (minimum €100-300). ===By car=== [[File:Cars at cannes.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Cannes]] As with [[Antibes]], [[Monaco]] and other towns on the [[French Riviera]], access by road at popular times can be slow and frustrating. The coast roads are generally packed, and there are few ways to descend from inland. Locals do have some tricks, like the one described below, but they are complex and do not always work. Using the train to get in is probably better. You can park in Mougins or Mouans Sartoux and take the train to Cannes. The obvious way to Cannes from the A8 Cannes/Grasse exit is often extremely slow; you end up descending the Boulevard Carnot, which has an endless stream of traffic lights. The simplest way to avoid this congestion is to bear right immediately after you have left the A8 at the first traffic light. Then, once you are off the main road, get into the right hand lane and stay there as the road turns into a normal two-way road. After a sharp bend there is a traffic light. Continue straight on at the light. At the next major intersection (about 1&nbsp;km further), turn left following signs to Cannes. You are now on the N85; you should stay on it, and not follow misleading signs to other bits of Cannes until you are at the bottom (a T junction with a French Telecom building on your left). Probably the easiest thing to do at this point is to turn left at this T junction and almost immediately left again. Then go into the first parking garage you can (Parking Fontville). Another way down to the coast (this works for both Cannes and Juan les Pins/Antibes) is to go to Vallauris and descend to the coast on the D135 and then turn right (for Cannes) or left (for Antibes) when you get to the N7. ==Get around== {{mapframe|43.55|7.016}} ===By foot=== Walking can quite often be the fastest mode of transport in Cannes. It also gives you the chance to stumble upon hidden sights that you may miss otherwise. ===By bus=== Getting around Cannes is not a problem at all. The city is well equipped with an efficient bus system (the only public transportation available in town) that provides service not only in the city but also to neighboring La Bocca, Le Cannet and Mandelieu-La Napoule. The bus companies include STU de Cannes Bus Azur, Bus Azur, CTM Cannes La Bocca and Beltrame. They all have scheduled services with a frequency of a bus every 15 minutes. Tickets can be purchased on the bus or at the bus stations and cost €1.50 per ride or you can purchase a Carte 10 which gives you 10 reduced-rate tickets at the bus office. But be careful which fare you buy as buses in Cannes can be very expensive. ===By taxi=== Taxis can be hailed on the street or you can order them by phone calling Taxis de Cannes at +33 4 929 9272. Fares are pre-established with an opening charge of €2.35 and subsequent charges of about €3.00 per mile. ===By car=== Cannes has all the usual hire car rental establishments (Hertz, Avis, Budget) where you can rent a car if you wish. Parking is generally not an issue. Although you will have to pay, it is recommended that you use one of the off street parking garages as this is far better than searching fruitlessly for a parking lot on the street. Moreover Cannes has a truly horrible one-way system and it is much easier to walk. The Fontville parking gives good access to the port and old town. If you are more interested in the Croisette and/or dislike walking, then there are other parking garages that are available, like the one by the station: one of the best is the one underneath the Palais des Festivales, and the one under the Grey d'Albion hotel in Rue des Serbes. ==See== [[File:La Croisette.jpg|250px|thumb|La Croisette]] * '''Old town'''&mdash; The usual narrow winding streets filled with restaurants and souvenir shops. The view from the castle ruins at the top is excellent. * '''Covered Market (Marché Forville)'''&mdash; For a spectacular eating and viewing food experience, no other market in Cannes beats this for scale and variety. The market itself is at the west end of rue Meynardiers, one of the Cote's best gourmand streets. * '''Palais des Festivals'''&mdash; Down La Croisette is the famous Palais des Festivals, where stars of the screen gather and watch films screened during the festival. Irresistible not to pose for a photograph on the 22 steps leading up to the entrance. * '''Port'''&mdash; Admire the yachts of the rich and possibly famous - though true mega-yachts will be found at the International Yacht Club down the coast in Antibes. * '''La Croisette'''&mdash; Cannes catwalk beside the sea, it is the center of the city's tourist activity and known for its luxury hotels and boutique shops. * '''Beaches'''&mdash; The beaches are mostly private and cost up to €30 for a day's use (including sunbed and shade). The public beaches are crowded, and are found at the far east and west of town. If you want a quieter beach, a better option is to go to the '''Îles de Lérins''', see below. At night the beaches can be tranquil, but watch out for spectacular fireworks displays (see posters/ask at tourist info) in the bay, get to the beach early to get a good spot! * '''Îles de Lérins'''&mdash; Two islands in the bay that are definitely worth visiting. The smaller is St Honorat, which has a monastery and ruined castle. The monks sell monastery-made food/drink products like wine which make unique souvenirs. The larger island is Ste Marguerite which also has a castle, shops, bars, and restaurants. Find a quiet cove, some shade from palm trees, and a cheap snorkel before you swim around the rocky coves. A return ticket to Ste Marguerite is €11 with ferries departing every hour roughly from 7 in the morning until about 5:30 at night - ask for a timetable. The ticket to St Honorat costs €13, and visiting the fortified monastery costs €3/pax. The timetable and information is also available in a brochure kept in most hotel lobbies. *{{event| name=Festival de Cannes | url= http://www.festival-cannes.com/en.html | year=2016 | month=May | date=11 | endmonth= | enddate=22 | location=Cannes | country=France | content=The most famous film festival in the world takes place in mid-May every year. The world's biggest celebrities are on hand to walk the red carpet, and thousands of films are screened in the festival and the Marché du Film, the world's biggest film market. }} ==Do== [[File:Cannes croix-des-gardes2.jpg|thumb|Cannes croix-des-gardes, hill and monumental cross by Jean-Yves Lechevallier]] *{{do | name=Trans Cotes d'Azur | url=http://www.trans-cote-azur.com | email= | address=Quai Laubeuf | lat= | long= | directions=Port de Cannes | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=up to €50 | content=Offers day cruises and excursions to Monaco, St Tropez, Iles de Porquerolles and other destinations. Main season only, mid-June to mid-September. Rates are subject to VAT, port charges, fuel, environmental protection. }} *{{do | name=Notre-Dame d'Esperance | url= | email= | address=Place de la Castre | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Provençal Gothic church with wood paneling dating back to the 14th and 15th century. Also worth a look is the collection of 19th century paintings, which includes a fresco by George Roux that portrays the baptism of Christ. The church is situated on top of Suquet hill in old Cannes, the church offers visitors a fabulous view of the town and its bay. }} *{{do | name=Croix des gardes | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Natural parc area, trails and vistas }} *{{do | name=Tour du Masque | url= | email= | address=9, rue du Mont Chevalier, Cannes 06401 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A popular attraction for history and literary buffs, the Tour du Masque is said to be haunted by the ghost of the mythical,mysterious figure known as the "Man in the Iron Mask." }} *{{do | name=Molinard | url= | email= | address=60, boulevard Victor-Hugo, Grasse 06130 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 4 9336-0162 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Follow your nose down this flower-strewn villa to learn how perfume is made and manufactured. It's an olfactory and visual feast, as well as smelling some of the world's finest perfumes. Famous perfume bottles are also on display. }} *{{do | name=Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence | url= | email= | address=2 rue Mirabeau | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 4 9705 5800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum retraces everyday life in Provence from prehistoric times to the present day. The Provençal way of life is illustrated through furniture, pottery, paintings, traditional costumes and santons (Christmas crib figures). There's also an authentic formal garden for you to enjoy. }} *{{do | name=French Riviera | url= | email= | address=CMC Cannes Riviera Gastronomie Maritime, Gare Maritime, jet Albert-Edouard, Cannes 06400 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 4 9368-9898 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Enjoy the view of Cannes from this luxury ship. You can choose to do either a lunch tour or an evening dinner tour. For a one flat fee you receive lunch or dinner and a tour whilst enjoying live music. The tours run daily from 12:30PM-3PM, 8:30PM-11:30p. }} *{{do | name=Columbus International | url=http://www.columbus-international.com | email=info@columbus-international.com | address=29 boulevard de la Ferrage | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 4 8315-8264 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Guided motorcycle tours and rentals. Tour Cannes and the surrounding region with an English-speaking motorcycle guide or rent a motorbike to explore the South of France at your own pace. }} ==Learn== Residential camps for teens in Cannes (vacation courses) are proposed by ESL-Ecole Suisse de Langues during the Summer. International students from 14 to 17 years follow sessions of 1 to 5 weeks. [http://www.esl-schools.org/en/summer-camp-france/french-course/language-camp-cannes-13-17/index.htm] ==Buy== [[File:Jean Paul Gaultier.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Jean-Paul Gaultier store]] Cannes is renowned for its luxury boutiques and designer fashion. The shops in Cannes are concentrated between La Croisette and rue d'Antibes - a distance easily covered on foot. Here you'll find all the luxury boutiques you could possibly desire as well as other shops selling products at a more affordable price range. The old town has any number of shops selling souvenirs as well. Stroll, or stop by, the wide array of international designer shops that line La Croisette, which include Chanel, Dior, and Gucci. Check out the l`enfant terrible of French fashion, Jean Paul Gaultier in the Gray d'Albion arcade at number 17. For those with a sweet tooth, get your fix on Rue d'Antibes, which has the best chocolatiers and delicatessens, including Chez Bruno, 51 rue d'Antibes (crystallised fruit and marrons glacés), and Maiffret, 31 rue d'Antibes (chocolates made on the premises). If you are getting desperate to read something in English then the Cannes English Bookshop (11 rue Bivouac Napoléon, just by the Palais des Festivals tel: +33 4 9399-4008 can help. A great street to grab yourself a bargain is on the Rue Meynadier, with a vibrant market atmosphere. Taste some sharp cheese at Ceneri, on 22 rue Meynadier, while quality wines are found at La Cave Forville, at 3 Forville Market. A souvenir from the monastery on Ste Honorat is a good way to distinguish yourself from the other tourists toting bags of the same souvenirs. Standard shopping hours are Monday to Saturday 10AM-12PM and 2:30PM–7:30PM. In high season, many shops do not close for lunch. Sales tax varies between 5.5% (food) to 19.6% (luxury goods). ==Eat== Although it tends to get pretty pricey to eat out in Cannes, it is possible to get a delicious meal incorporating the mouth-watering, fresh regional produce sourced from the markets. The most popular restaurants to eat at are all along the riverfront, although they are they are not particularly value for money. While the food is ok, it's overpriced, however the people watching and posing-potential is an important compensation. The best areas for dining are the rue Meynadier, in the beautiful old district of Le Suquet, where you can dine outdoors with a stunning view of the town below, and in the back streets of the Rue de Antibes, you can find some reasonable dining options. Vegetarians have a bit of a rough time in France generally, in that most menus classify things as fish, meat and nothing else, and the French pride themselves in eating some fairly esoteric parts of animals not found in supermarkets back home - "testicules de mouton" for example. Traditional French cuisine is expensive at best, you could consider eating in some of the more Italian places. The most romantic setting for dining in Cannes is away from the conference/ expense account circuit of central Cannes, in the historic quarter of Le Cannet, a northern suburb of Cannes some two kilometers away. Accessible by taxi or local buses, Vieux Le Cannet looks down over Cannes, and at its best vantage point is the large tree lined open square of Place Bellvue, tables alfresco, bounded by four or five quality restaurants patronized mainly by French "in the know". The Place Bellvue is on the main street rue St Sauver, home to artists ateliers and picture-postcard old French scenes. Well worth the extra effort. *{{eat | name=24 Suquet Restaurant | url=http://www.cannesinfo.com/24-suquet | email= | address=24 rue du Suquet | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 4 9338 7522 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in the old town of Cannes, this chic and cosy restaurant serves fine Provincial cuisine in an atmosphere that is as welcoming as it is becoming. }} *{{eat | name=Le Caveau 30 | url=http://www.lecaveau30.com | email= | address=45 rue Félix Faure | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 4 9339 0633 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fresh seafood and produce worth coming back for, at this upscale restaurant that tends to get quite crowded in the summer months. Impressive wine list to go with the varied menu options and the staff are always attentive and professional. }} *{{eat | name=Palm Square | url= | email= | address=1 allées de la Liberté | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 4 9306 7827 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chic and ultra trendy, the Palm Square is the place to eat tasty food surrounded by a group of friends, in a gorgeous setting. Cuisine is mostly modern French, although the chef does mix it up with splashes of Indian or Thai flavorings. }} *{{eat | name=La Palme d'Or | url= | email= | address=Hôtel Martinez, 73 boulevard de la Croisette | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great location overlooking the bay of Cannes. Food is of an extremely high standard, the stylish and contemporary decor impresses, and the service is impeccable. Two Michelin stars have been awarded to this restaurant. }} *{{eat | name=Le Restaurant Arménien | url= | email= | address=82 boulevard de la Croisette | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 4 9394 0058 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=For genuine Armenian food served in a charming and atmospheric setting. Popular restaurant that also offers Mediterranean inspired alternatives. }} *{{eat | name=Authentic | url= | email= | address=92, Ave Francis Tonner, Cannes La Bocca | lat= | long= | directions=traveling west from Cannes, pass the market in La Bocca & it's on your right, one block further. | phone = +33 4 9348 3406 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=menus start under €20 for dinner | content=No view (location isn't great), but this resto itself is simple but lovely. Even better, the food. For a really wonderful meal at 30% or less of prices in Cannes itself, check out this great little secret. The meal always begins with a little complimentary tasting. Very popular at noon, so make a reservation during August for lunch or dinner. The chef is from Alsace, but uses local fare superbly, too. }} *{{eat | name=sombraro x-press | url= | email= | address=25 rue suquet | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 505 988-7412 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=open all day+ night | price=cheap | content=wholesome Mexican food at a great price. menu includes light choices for watchful eaters }} ==Sleep== [[File:Hotel Martinez.jpg|270px|thumb|right|Hotel Martinez]] *{{sleep | name=Villa La Contemporaine de Cannes | url=http://www.casolvillasfrance.com/villa-rentals/cannes-villa-rentals/la-contemporaine-cannes-cote-d-azur-views.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern Cannes luxury villa rental located in the exclusive area of La Californie above Cannes. }} *{{sleep | name=Citadines Croisette Cannes | url=http://www.citadines.com/en/france/cannes/carnot.html | email=cannes@citadines.com | address=1, rue le Poussin | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 4 97 06 92 00 | tollfree= | fax=+33 4 93 38 84 09 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=This 3-star establishment with an indoor garden and a solarium offers 58 flats in 2 wings of 3 and 5 floors, ranging from studios to one-bedroom apartments. From April to September, residents can have access to a private beach. All studios and apartments are fully air-conditioned and have a bathroom with separate toilet and a fully-equipped separate kitchen area. Some studios are equipped for people with reduced mobility. }} *{{sleep | name=Hôtel Alnea | url=http://www.hotel-alnea.com | email= | address=20 rue Jean de Riouffe | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 4 9368 7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Comfortable hotel that has basic features, with satellite TV, telephone with internet connection and WiFi. Near the Palais des Festivals. }} *{{sleep | name=Hôtel America Cannes | url=http://www.hotel-america.com/ | email= | address=13 rue Saint Honoré | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 4 9306 7575 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=28 rooms, including 4 junior suites, just behind the Majestic Hotel, at 200 ft from the Congress Centre. Very clean and comfortable. All rooms have flat-screen TV, high speed wireless internet connection. Laundry, wake-up call services, concierge services. No restaurant, only buffet breakfast or in-room breakfast. }} *{{sleep | name=Palais Stephanie | url=http://www.hotel-palais-stephanie-cannes.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Unique business & leisure property with 234 rooms including 47 suites, 16 meeting rooms and a 820-seat auditorium (formerly Noga Hilton). }} *{{sleep | name=Claremont Hotel | url= | email= | address=13 Rue Du Août | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=This quaint and charming hotel offers comfortable rooms for single or sharing occupancy. It provides breakfast, laundry and wakeup-call services, and transfers to and from the airport, and other towns along the Riviera. }} *{{sleep | name=3.14 hotel | url=http://www.3-14hotel.com | email= | address=5 rue François Einessy | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+3304 9299 7200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Unique hotel with rooms designed from five continents, with each floor representing a continent, such as vibrant Asia or cultural Europe. All rooms have flat-screen TV, DVD player, broadband internet connection and WiFi access and the hotel even has its own private beach on La Croisette. }} *{{sleep | name=Le Mistral | url=http://www.mistral-hotel.com | email= | address=13 rue des Belges | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern boutique hotel with art works on display in each of the rooms. The rooms are soundproofed and air conditioned and feature free WiFi access, cable TV and direct phones. }} * {{sleep | name=Suitehotel Cannes Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=46 bis boulevard | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Carnot. 10 minutes from the railway station, all rooms have separate bathrooms and toilets, a small kitchenette, large working spaces and flat screen TVs.</sleep> }} *{{sleep | name=The InterContinental Carlton | url= | email= | address=58 boulevard de la Croisette | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 4 9306 4006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=With its own private beach, the InterContinental offers guests comfort and convenience with two restaurants, two bars and a health club on site. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Martinez | url= | email= | address=73 boulevard de la Croisette | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 4 9298 7300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The place where A-list celebrities like visiting presidents or royalty stay, the Hotel Martinez is one of the Riviera's grand dames, with its own private beach and pool, a spa and fitness center, grand apartments, suites and pretty rooms. It also plays host to the Michelin awarded restaurant, La Palme d'Or (see "Eat"). }} *{{sleep | name=Résidence Pierre & Vacances Cannes Beach | url=http://www.pv-holidays.com/gb-en/self-catering-cannes-beach_BCL-E_fp | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Cannes-La-Bocca shopping quarter | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=In the spirit of Cannes, the 7- to 8-floor residence is shaped like a “P” and spread out around a large patio with exotic vegetation. The apartments are equipped with terraces or balconies. It has a fitness room and a restaurant. If you get tired of your private beach (unlikely) then the public sand beach is a 50-m walk away. }} *{{sleep | name=Croisette Beach Hotel | url=http://www.croisettebeach.com/ | email= | address=13 rue du Canada | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 4 92 18 88 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€110 - 210 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Located in the Golden Square of Cannes, on a quiet street between the bustle of the Croisette and the luxury stores on the Rue d'Antibes. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Cybelle | url=http://www.hotelcybelle.fr | email= | address=14 rue du 24 Août | lat=43.553311 | long=7.019349 | directions=50 meters from the main railway-station | phone =+33 493 38 31 33 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€40-86 | checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=All the rooms are different with old-style charm. }} ==Go next== If you fancy a change of scenery from Cannes or just want to make the most of its location then you can make a day trip to other beautiful and famous cities. A few to note are: *[[Aix-en-Provence]] is 1 hour and 30 minutes west by car. *[[Monaco]] is 45 minutes northeast by car. *[[Nice]] is 30 minutes northeast by car. *[[Saint-Tropez]] is 1 hour and 15 minutes southwest by car. {{guidecity}} {{IsPartOf|Alpes-Maritimes}} {{geo|43.55|7.0166667}} [[WikiPedia:Cannes]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/France/Regions/Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur/Alpes-Maritimes/Localities/Cannes/]] [[Commons:Cannes]] 9fmhz1pyscqj9gzk7gmkr63c27y5vf7 0 6014 2953827 2953825 2016-03-08T18:29:29Z Hobbitschuster 1201546 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner | Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) banner Beach.jpg}} [[Image:Montserrat sunset.jpg|350px|thumb|Sunset on [[Montserrat]]]] The '''islands of the Caribbean Sea''' or '''West Indies''' are an extensive archipelago in the far west of the Atlantic Ocean, mostly strung between [[North America|North]] and [[South America]]. They've long been known as a resort vacation destination for honeymooners and [[Retiring abroad|retirees]] and are a major area for [[cruise ships]], but a small movement toward eco-tourism and backpacking has started to open up the Caribbean to more ''independent'' travel. With year-round good weather (with the occasional but sometimes serious exception of hurricane season in the late summer and early fall), promotional air fares from [[Europe]] and North America, and hundreds of islands to explore, the Caribbean offers something for almost everyone. ==Countries and territories== Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, often grouped as the '''Greater Antilles''', are by far the largest islands in the area and the most visited by travellers. The Caribbean also includes the '''Lucayan Archipelago''' to the north, which includes the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the '''Lesser Antilles''', a group of much smaller islands to the east. [[Image:Map of the Caribbean.png|thumb|500px|Caribbean]] ===Greater Antilles=== * [[Cayman Islands]] * [[Cuba]] * [[Dominican Republic]] * [[Haiti]] * [[Jamaica]] * [[Navassa Island]] * [[Puerto Rico]] ===Lesser Antilles=== ====Leeward Islands==== * [[Anguilla]] * [[Antigua and Barbuda]] * [[British Virgin Islands]] * [[Guadeloupe]] * [[Montserrat]] * [[Saba]] * [[Saint-Barthélemy]] * [[Saint Martin]] * [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]] * [[Sint Eustatius]] * [[U.S. Virgin Islands]] ====Windward Islands==== [[File:Valley of desolation.jpg|thumb|Valley of desolation at [[Morne Trois Pitons National Park]]]] * [[Dominica]] * [[Martinique]] * [[Saint Lucia]] * [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]] * [[Grenada]] ====Leeward Antilles==== * [[Aruba]] * [[Curaçao]] * [[Bonaire]] ====Others==== [[File:Barbados beaches 2007 001.jpg|thumb|A beach on Barbados. Beaches are a major draw of the Caribbean.]] * [[Barbados]] * [[Trinidad and Tobago]] ===Not in the Caribbean=== These countries are not technically in the Caribbean, but are considered culturally part of it * [[Bahamas]] * [[Bermuda]] * [[Turks and Caicos Islands]] Further to the west and south, there are various less frequently visited islands that belong to countries in [[South America]], [[Central America]] and [[Mexico]]. ==Cities== [[File:SantoDomingo.JPG|thumb|[[Santo Domingo]]]] *[[Havana]] *[[Kingston (Jamaica)|Kingston]] *[[Nassau]] *[[Port-au-Prince]] *[[Port of Spain]] *[[San Juan]] *[[Santiago de Cuba]] *[[Santo Domingo]] *[[Willemstad]] ==Other destinations== [[File:Vinales-cuba.JPG|thumbnail|The [[Viñales]] valley]] *[[Baracoa]] *[[Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park]] *[[Milot|Citadelle Henri Christophe and Palais Sans Souci]] *[[Gran Parque Natural Topes de Collantes]] *[[Jardines del Rey]] *[[Maracas National Park]] *[[Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra del Rosario]] *[[San Juan|La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site]] *[[Viñales]] == Understand == The Caribbean islands were first inhabited by the Arawak Indians, then were invaded by a more aggressive tribe, the Caribs. Unfortunately, neither could appreciate their victory forever, although the Arawaks may have had a quiet reign of nearly two millennia. Then the Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, Danish, and British arrived, after which the Carib population steeply declined due to various factors - however, genetic research has shown that the current population has more Carib descent than was previously thought. The islands have known many historic battles and more than a few pirate stories. Unlike the Central American mainland, which was colonized almost exclusively by Spain (with English protectorates on the Caribbean side), the Caribbean has seen various colonizers, who sometimes fought hard over control of relatively minor islands, primarily because the Caribbean was a very profitable place to grow the cash crop sugarcane with slave labor. Ultimately, slavery became untenable both due to uprisings like the Haitian revolution, which succeeded in achieving abolition of slavery and independence in one fell swoop and due to the increasing moral qualms of the European colonizers themselves. As the rest of the world industrialized, many Caribbean nations fell behind because the plantation owners were unwilling or unable to invest their considerable wealth in industry and today most of those islands live from agriculture, the export of raw materials and tourism. Some minor territories have also found success as "tax havens" or as a destination for casino tourism (e.g. Cuba until the 1950s) due to less strict laws than the US and other countries in the region. == Get in == [[File:Queen Beatrix Airport.jpg|thumbnail|Queen Beatrix Airport, [[Aruba]]]] === By plane === ====From [[Europe]] to==== * [[Antigua and Barbuda]] ({{IATA|ANU}}) from London ({{IATA|LGW}}),Manchester ({{IATA|MAN}}) by British Airways, BMI, Virgin Atlantic and from Frankfurt ({{IATA|FRA}}) by Condor * [[Barbados]], Bridgetown (BGI) from London, Manchester by Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines and from Frankfurt by Condor * [[Cuba]] from London (LGW) by Virgin Atlantic, Air Jamaica, from Madrid (MAD) by Iberia, from Paris (CDG) by Air France and from all three by Cubana * [[Grenada]], Maurice Bishop International (GND) from UK by Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Excel from Germany Condor * [[Saint Lucia]], Hewanorra (UVF) from London (LGW) by Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines and from Manchester (MAN) by Virgin Atlantic * [[Martinique]] Fort-de-France (FDF) from Paris by Air France, Air Caribes * Tobago (TAB), from London (LGW) by British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and from Frankfurt (FRA) by Condor * Trinidad, Port-of-Spain (POS) from London by Caribbean Airlines * Turks & Caicos Islands (PLS), from London (LHR) through Nassau, [[The Bahamas]] * [[Curaçao]] (CUR) From the Netherlands (AMS) by KLM, Arke fly. From Germany (DUS) by Air berlin ====From the [[United States]] to==== * [[Curaçao]] (CUR), [[Bonaire]] (BON) from Miami (MIA) - by [http://www.fly-inselair.com/ Insel Air] * [[Curaçao]], (CUR) - by [http://www.aa.com/ American Airlines] * [[Aruba]], (AUA) - by Delta Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and SLM *While there are no direct flights to Cuba, the change in relations and the end of the embargo under the Obama administration mean that they are probably not far off in the future and some airlines have already applied for the necessary permits. For more on the whole issue of [[Americans in Cuba]] see there. ====From [[Canada]] to==== * [[Sint Maarten]] - [http://www.westjet.com WestJet] * [[San Andrés]] - [http://www.airtransat.ca Air Transat] ====Airlines==== * [http://www.aircaraibes.com/ Air Caraibes]: from Paris to Guadeloupe, Martinique * [http://www.airfrance.com/ Air France]: from Paris to Guadeloupe, Martinique * [http://www.airjamaica.com/ Air Jamaica]: London to Jamaica and Cuba * [http://www.aa.com/ American Airlines]: from Miami to; Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, Curaçao Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Grenada, Jamaica, Kingston, Montego Bay, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo, St. Croix, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Trinidad * [http://www.ba.com British Airways]: from London (LGW) to Antigua, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Tobago and from Manchaster to Saint Lucia. * [http://www.caribbean-airlines.com/ Caribbean Airlines]: from London to Barbados, Saint Lucia, London - Antigua, Belfast - Tobago (see BWIA [http://www.bwee.com/plan_your_trip/BWEEROUTEMAP.htm Route map]) * [http://www.caymanairways.com/ Cayman Airways]: from the Cayman Islands to multiple gateways in the US * [http://www.condor.com Condor]: from Frankfurt (FRA), see Condor [http://www4.condor.com/tcf/de/flugziele/map_ma.html Route map] * [http://www.cubana.cu/html/ingles/index.asp?language=GB Cubana]: To Cuba from Madrid, Paris, London * [http://www.iberia.com Iberia]: from Madrid to Havana, San Juan de Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo. * [http://www.fly-inselair.com/ Insel Air] Direct flights from Miami and Inter-Island travel. Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Haiti, Las Piedras, Miami, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo, St. Maarten, Suriname, and Valencia. * [http://www.jetblue.com JetBlue] to Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Saint Maarten, Puerto Rico, Aruba, Saint Lucia and Barbados mostly to New York and Boston and some also to Washington DC, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. * [http://www.virginatlantic.com/ Virgin Atlantic]: from London to Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Havana, Jamaica, St Lucia, Tobago and from Manchester to Barbados and St Lucia * [http://www.westjet.com WestJet]: from Lester B. Pearson Toronto International Airport to Princess Juliana Airport. ===By boat=== [[Cruise ships]] are an alternative for getting into the Caribbean. Largely catering to visitors from the US, probably the most popular starting points for Caribbean cruises are [[Miami]] and [[Key West]], though there may be cruises starting from the [[Yucatán Peninsula]] and [[Venezuela]] too. As cruise ships often spend the Northern Hemisphere summer in the Mediterranean and the winter in the Caribbean, they may offer transatlantic cruises to or from the Caribbean depending on the season. Caribbean destinations are also popular among those who [[cruising in small craft|sail their own vessel]]. == Get around == [[File:Main schiff grenada 20091129.jpg|thumbnail|Mein Schiff I of the German TUI travel company docked in [[Grenada]]]] Numerous companies offer cruises, charters, and boat tours in the Caribbean. ===By plane=== * [http://www.liatairline.com LIAT ] has connections between most of the eastern Caribbean * [http://www.caribbean-airlines.com Caribbean Airlines ], a [[Trinidad]]-based offers flights between islands and [[Canada]], [[US]], [[Europe]] and other airport in [[South America]] * American Eagle is another notable air carrier between islands * [http://www.flyredjet.com/ REDjet] a [[Barbados]]-based airlines offers budget flights between [[Jamaica]], [[Antigua]], [[Saint Lucia|St. Lucia]], [[Barbados]], [[Trinidad]], and [[Guyana]]. As of March 21, 2012, they are having financial difficulties and have suspended all flights. ===By boat=== [http://www.express-des-iles.com/ Express des Iles ] offers transport between [[Dominica]], [[Guadaloupe]], [[Martinique]], [[Saint Lucia|St. Lucia]] and others for about €67 one-way and €100 round-trip. [http://www.sailcaribbeanyachts.com/ Sail Caribbean Yachts] offers all of the best Sailing Boats, Motor Boats, Catamarans and Gulets for exploring the Caribbean sea. ==See== {{infobox|Quelle Soufrière?|When the [[France|French]] colonizers gave names to places in the Caribbean, they apparently lacked imagination when it came to [[volcanoes]]. You can namely find a volcano named Soufrière ("sulfur place" <!--fr.WP "Une soufrière est un lieu où on peut récolter du soufre naturel, généralement sur les pentes d'un volcan." --> in [[French]]) on [[Guadeloupe]], [[Montserrat]] and [[St. Vincent and Grenadines]]. On [[Dominica]], [[Haiti]] and [[St. Lucia]] it is the name of a town. Most of the Caribbean being geologically active, you probably won't have to travel far from these towns to see some...soufrière.}} There are many things to see in the Caribbean, but the islands are famous for the "3 S's" Sun, Sea and Sand. * Seven Miles Beach in the Cayman Islands; * Arashi beach and Baby Beach in Aruba; * Downtown Havana; * Old city of San Juan, Puerto Rico; * Dutch Colonial Houses of Curaçao (UNESCO heritage); * Slave huts and Salt Plans of Bonaire; * The shortest runway on earth on Saba Island; * Nelson Dockyards and English Harbor in Antigua and Barbuda; * The pitons in Saint Lucia; * The Caribbean Indians (The last ones) territory in Dominica; ==Do== ===Sports=== Two closely related sports that are popular in the Caribbean are '''baseball''' and '''[[cricket]]'''. Baseball is very popular in much of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, while cricket is the more popular sport in the English-speaking Caribbean. ==Eat== [[File:GrandBahama ConchPeasRice.JPG|thumbnail|"Cracked conch", deep-fried mollusk with rice, Bahamas' national dish]] Local cuisine is usually very well seasoned whether the outcome be savory, sweet or spicy. Don't be afraid to ask about what you're eating but be open minded when patronizing rural eateries where the cuisine is not tailored for international palates. The not-so-secret ingredient in much of the Caribbean (including the Caribbean coast of mainland Central America) is coconut and you may be surprised by the huge variety of foodstuffs that can be improved by the addition of coconut. ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Stay safe== Natural disasters that may affect the Caribbean are [[hurricane safety|hurricanes]] during the summer and autumn and more infrequently but anytime and usually without warning: [[earthquakes]] and [[Volcanoes|volcanic activity]]. ==Go next== Fly west to the great deserts of [[Mexico]], or go in the other direction and visit the massive rain forests of [[Brazil]]. Or you could go north and visit the impressive [[USA]]. [[Central America]] isn't far away, either. {{geo|14.525556|-75.818333}} {{isPartOf|North_America}} {{outlineregion}} [[Commons:Category:Caribbean]] [[WikiPedia:Caribbean]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Caribbean/]] pgafwc780wymnzv6gtvougx4crwcbx5 0 6318 2736766 2736765 2015-02-27T11:18:35Z DaGizza 162256 /* Do */ Updated listing for The Orange Gallery wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Caribbean default banner.jpg}} '''Cayo''' district is the central inland region of [[Belize]]. It is the largest district in Belize. ==Cities== * [[San Ignacio (Belize)|San Ignacio]] - district capital * [[Belmopan]] - national capital * [[Benque Viejo del Carmen]] - Hispanic town, near [[Guatemala]]n border and [[Xunantunich]] ruins * [[Bullet Tree Falls]] - village on the road to [[El Pilar]] Mayan ruins * [[Roaring Creek]] - multicultural village * [[San Antonio Cayo]] - ethnic Mayan village * [[Spanish Lookout]] - German-speaking Mennonite community ==Other destinations== * [[Actun Tunichil Muknal]] - Mayan burial site * [[Blue Hole National Park]] * [[Cahal Pech]] - Mayan ruins * [[Caracol]] - Mayan ruins * [[Five Blues Lake National Park]] * [[Gunivista]] - park * [[Mountain Pine Ridge]] * [[Xunantunich]] - Mayan ruins ==Understand== ==Talk== As with the rest of Belize, English is the official language, but as Cayo is the main entry-exit point for Guatemala you should expect a higher proportion of Spanish speakers here. ==Get in== The Western Highway cuts through the middle of Cayo, running from the Guatemalan border in the west all the way to [[Belize City]] in the east, via Belmopan. The Hummingbird Highway links Belmopan with [[Dangriga]] in [[Stann Creek]]. ==Get around== ==See== ===Itineraries=== ==Do== Cayo is mostly about the jungle experience, but there are also historical and cultural attractions. Visit Mayan ruins at Cahal Pech, Xunantunich, or Caracol. Go caving. Experience the rainforest, watching birds, mammals and insects, at one of the many lodges. Tube down the rivers. See the canopy on a zip line tour. Go horseback riding on a jungle trail. Go to the Saturday market in San Ignacio. * {{do | name=Belize Botanic Gardens | url= | email= | address=9 miles outside of San Ignacio | lat= | long= | directions=Follow the western highway towards guatemala. About 4 miles down there is a sign on the right hand side, turn at this sign and follow the dirt road for 4 miles until you arrive. | phone=+501 824-3101 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM-4PM | price=$5US | content=Belize Botanic Garden's is Belize's only botanic gardens. It is home to a large collection of native orchids, palms, medicinal plants, etc. There is a shuttle which leaves San Ignacio at 8AM and returns at 1PM and 4PM. For more information call 501-804-4500 or 501-824-3101. }} * {{do | name=The Orange Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.orangegifts.com | email=cayo@orangegifts.com | address=Mile 60 Western Highway | lat=17.204282 | long=-88.953599 | directions=From Belmopan: Follow the Western Highway towards San Ignacio for about 14 miles, the place sits on the right side of the road with several large well-marked signs. From San Ignacio: Follow the Western Highway towards Belmopan for about 12 miles, the place sits on the left side of the road with several well-marked signs. | phone=+501 824-3296 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7:30AM-5PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=The Orange Gallery is the largest gift-shop and local-art gallery in Belize, they have an incredible collection of jewelry, woodwork, ceramics, textiles, paintings, carvings and other things. There is also a restaurant and bar back behind the gift-shop where you can get free WiFi. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Go next== {{outlineregion}} {{IsPartOf|Belize}} [[wikipedia:Cayo District]] {{geo|16.833333333333|-88.916666666667}} hawp60g118zyxfv4wn3e8z8to4vjzhu 0 6460 2955973 2955969 2016-03-12T03:25:21Z Ikan Kekek 36420 Protected "[[Central Coastal Oman]]": To avoid edit warring by dynamic IP user (see [[Hajar Mountains]] history). ([Edit=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (expires 03:25, 14 March 2016 (UTC)) [Move=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (expires 03:25, 14 March... wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Central Coastal Oman Banner.jpg|caption=Wadi Bani Khalid}} [[File:Oman-Wadi-Shab-34.jpg|thumb|300px|Wadi Ash Shab]] '''Central Coastal Oman''' is in [[Oman]]. There are several [[caves]] in the area. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|22.17214|59.51294|zoom=8|layer=OD|height=450|width=550}} *[[Duqm]] *[[Ibra]] *[[Sur]] ==Other destinations== *[[Masirah Island]] - A desert island experience awaits on this haven for turtles and other wildlife. *[[Wahiba Sands]] - Massive rolling dunes as far as the eye can see. ==Understand== ==Talk== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== [[File:Bimmah Sinkhole 2.jpg|thumb|Bimmah Sinkhole]] * {{see | name=Bimmah Sinkhole | alt=Hawiyat Najm Park: 'Meteor Fall Park' | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.035872 | long=59.071993 | directions=6 km south of Dibab/Dabab, off of the rd from Qurayat to Sur | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Bimmah Sinkhole 2.jpg | hours= | price=Free | content=A deep sinkhole about 0.5 km inland from the coast, filled with blue-green brackish water. The locals say that a meteor fell on this spot of land, resulting in the natural depression and forming a small lake. The sinkhole is located within a walled park, with picnic and toilet facilities. Swimming is permitted. The sinkhole is connected to several cave networks, as yet not fully explored. }} * {{see | name=Ras al-Jinz Turtle Reserve | alt= | url=http://rasaljinz-turtlereserve.com/ | email=reservations@rasaljinz-turtlereserve.com | address= | lat=22.42563 | long=59.82725 | directions=45 km south of Sur | phone=+968 9655 0606 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Ras al-Jinz (6).jpg | hours=Escorted tours daily at 21:00; reservations recommended | price=OMR 3 (adults), OMR 1 (children) | content=This area is a critical nesting beach for the endangered green turtle, and is under the protection of the Ministry of Environment. The only way to visit is with an escort, and groups are limited to 15 people. September to November is the best time to witness both egg laying and turtle hatching. }} ===Itineraries=== ====Wadi Bani Khalid==== [[File:Wadi Bani Khalid (6).jpg|thumb|Wadi Bani Khalid]] With pools and a cave, this is a justifiably popular outing easily accessible from Muscat. * Head south of [[Ibra]] on Highway 23, and turn at the {{marker|type=listing|name=sign|lat=22.4942|long=58.93797}} for 'A'Rumail' and 'Wadi Bani Khalid'. * Turn left at the village of {{marker|type=listing|name=Mizayra|lat=22.57132|long=59.09817}}. Follow the main paved road for 6.5km to a car park. A short distance beyond this is a large natural {{marker|type=do|name=pool|lat=22.61916|long=59.09324|image=Wadi Bani Khalid RB.jpg}}, perfect for swimming. * The trekking path '''E35''' begins on the right side of the pool; this is a challenging 2-day trek across the mountains to Wadi Tiwi on the coast. A 20-minute walk along this path passes along smaller pools and eventually brings you to {{marker|type=do|name=Miqil Cave|lat=22.62376|long=59.09636|image=Miqil Cave 2.jpg}} (''Muqal Cave''), marked by a set of concrete steps. A headlight or torch is required here. * Turning right, rather than left, at Mizayra will bring you to the village of {{marker|type=see|name=Bidah|lat=22.55089|long=59.11759}} with some seasonal waterfalls. A 4-hour trekking path toward the village of Sayq begins here. ==Do== [[File:Wadi Tiwi (1).jpg|thumb|Wadi Tiwi]] [[File:White-Sand Beach of Oman.JPG|thumb|White Sand Beach]] * {{do | name=Wadi Ash Shab | alt=Wadi Shab | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.83912 | long=59.24519 | directions=1½ hrs south of Muscat, off of Hwy 17 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Oman-Wadi-Shab-34.jpg | hours= | price= | content=One of the most beautiful – and popular – wadis easily accessible from Muscat, with water year-round. The entrance is underneath the Highway 17 overpass, with ample parking and toilet facilities available. The path begins on the opposite side of the waterway, and local boatmen charge 200 Bzs to ferry visitors across. The partly concreted path winds past a falaj (irrigation) system, palm plantations and villages, and steep rock faces. Eventually the concrete disappears and it is necessary to do some scrambling before emerging to a series of inviting water pools. A hidden cavern can be visited by swimming through the pools, accessible only by swimming underwater for 1-2 metres. Plan on three hours for the round trip. :Occasionally after winter rains the pathway will be washed out in sections and therefore trickier to follow. Also, it is strongly advised to wear modest swimwear (and do not simply change into it in the open!). While Omanis may be too polite to say anything to visitors who ignore this simple courtesy, they find it deeply offensive. }} * {{do | name=Wadi Tiwi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.82199 | long=59.25836 | directions=access from exit for Tiwi village, off of Hwy 17 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Wadi Tiwi (1).jpg | hours= | price= | content=The village of Tiwi marks the starting point of a challenging off-road drive. The beginning of the road is paved, but shortly after passing the village of ''Harat Bidah'' degrades to a dirt track before terminating at the village of ''Mibam''. }} *{{do | name=E35 trailhead | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.78674 | long=59.22817 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This challenging 2-day, 28-kilometre trail connects with ''Wadi Bani Khalid'' (described above in 'Itineraries'). There is plenty of parking at the trailhead. }} * {{do | name=Majlis al Jinn | alt=Majlis al-Jinn / Khoshilat Maqandeli | url= | email= | address= | lat= 22.88064 | long=59.10521 | directions=off of Hwy 17 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Ascending Majlis al Jinn.jpg | hours= | price= | content=This cave has the second-largest chamber in the world, and was discovered by American hydrologists in 1983. The cave can only be accessed via free-rappelling from the roof with 200 m of rope. Currently plans are underway to improve public access; in the interim cavers must obtain a special government permit. Access is via a rough dirt track requiring a sturdy 4WD. }} * {{do | name=White Sand Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.89406 | long=59.22206 | directions=5 km south of Fins, via a dirt road along the coast | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=White-Sand Beach of Oman.JPG | hours= | price= | content=Great for snorkeling; no facilities. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Oman}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo|21.88699|58.90320|zoom=8}} {{no Wikipedia link}} q30d0xr0pjdkbsrzvgpevoy02sag0if 0 6481 2967390 2954364 2016-04-04T08:54:17Z Vidimian 1815 de-link greek name (it's a redirect to this page), add the greek script wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nafpaktos Banner Greece.jpg}} '''Central Greece''' ([[Greek phrasebook|Greek]]: Στερεά Ελλάδα ''Sterea Ellada'') is a geographic region of [[Greece]]. [[File:Location map of CentralGreece (Greece).svg|250px|noframe|right|Map of Central Greece]] ==Regions== :From East to West : * '''[[Evvia]]''' (Euboea) * '''[[Attica]]''' * '''[[Boeotia]]''' * '''[[Phthiotis]]''' * '''[[Phocis]]''' * '''[[Evrytania]]''' * '''[[Aetolia-Acarnania]]''' ==Cities== {{Mapframe|38.599969|22.378407|zoom=8|height=350|width=500}} * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.981 |long=23.735 |zoom=11 |name=[[Athens]] |image=}} — * {{Marker|type=city |lat=38.462 |long=23.591 |zoom=12 |name=[[Chalcis]] |image=}} — * {{Marker|type=city |lat=38.480 |long=22.494 |zoom=13 |name=[[Delphi]]|image=Delphi, Tholos (6220581621).jpg}} — site of the famous oracle of Apollo, major archaeological site * {{Marker|type=city |lat=38.896 | long=22.435 |zoom=11 |name=[[Lamia]] |image=}} — * {{Marker|type=city |lat=38.367 |long=21.429 |zoom=12 |name=Mesolongi |image=West part of Mesologi.jpg}} — * {{Marker|type=city |lat=38.3923 |long=21.8265 |zoom=14 |name=Nafpaktos |image=Nafpaktos_old_port.JPG}} — * {{Marker|type=city |lat=38.377 |long=22.383 |zoom=12 |name=[[Galaxidi]] |image=Galaxidi_Paralia_at_Dusk.jpg}} — * {{Marker|type=city |lat=38.433 |long=22.423 |zoom=12 |name=[[Itea]] |image=Itea (pan).jpg}} — Seaside town close to Delphi * {{Marker|type=city |lat=38.915045 |long= 21.793692 |zoom=12 |name=Karpenisi |image=}} — ==Other destinations== * {{Marker|type=go |lat=38.541 |long=22.576 |zoom=13 |name=Mount Parnassus |image=}} — The mount was regarded as a principal abode of Apollo and the Muses. * {{Marker|type=go |lat=38.7999 |long=22.5476 |zoom=15 |name=Thermopylae |image=}} — A narrow coastal passage, famous for the battle that took place there in 480 BC ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== There are two airports in central Greece. The biggest one is in [[Athens]]. * [http://aia.gr Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport] * Aktion National Airport (Lefkada Airport "Aktion"). ==Get around== ==See== *{{Marker|type=see |lat=38.39534 |long=22.74671 |zoom=18 |name=Ossios Loukas Monastery |image=20090803 hosiosloukas12.jpg}} — A historic monastery, listed on UNESCO's World Heritage Sites ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Greece}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo|38.51|22.30|zoom=8}} ocohu9y24drm3e1flnni7xng067m8ma 0 6575 2764004 2539066 2015-04-12T07:59:27Z Voll 111644 /* Cities */ Partizanske -> Partizánske wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Central [[Slovakia]]''' is bounded by the [[Czech Republic]] and [[Poland]] to the north, and [[Hungary]] to the south. ==Cities== *[[Banská Bystrica]] — was one of the most important mining towns of Hungarian part of Austro-Hungarian Empire; beautiful restored square, many churches, castles and museums and memorial of the Slovak National Uprising *[[Banská Štiavnica]] — this medieval mining town in central Slovakia is a UNESCO World Heritage site *[[Bojnice]] *[[Liptovsky Hradok]] *[[Liptovský Mikuláš]] *[[Nová Baňa]] *[[Partizánske]] *[[Púchov]] *[[Papradno]] *[[Rajecke Teplice]] — very peaceful spa town surrounded by magnificent Mala Fatra National Park *[[Tvrdošín]] — centre of the Orava region, gateway to Orava's magnificent natural areas *[[Žilina]] — fourth biggest city with a well preserved historical city centre influenced by German architecture and unique museum of the tinker´s culture located at the Budatín castle *[[Zvolen]] ==Other destinations== [[Čičmany]] - a folk village near Žilina. [[Vlkolínec]] - a folk village near Ružomberok. ==Understand== ==Talk== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ===Itineraries=== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{outlineregion}} {{IsPartOf|Slovakia}} {{no Wikipedia link}} n0xtuv39d37e46r703ijd2zol2u9eaw 0 6931 278737 278736 2009-02-02T22:17:49Z Peterfitzgerald 1768 pipe redirect (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Chavín de Huántar]] 9j0gc8dzmyu7pkpgc71rxhg1k07m6f0 0 132511 2537023 2014-02-24T20:25:03Z Texugo 109373 Texugo moved page [[Chesapeake County/Chesapeake]] to [[Chesapeake]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Chesapeake]] 1dg8y724x1n9u5ie427302bixua3m83 0 7086 2561689 2473788 2014-04-03T14:14:08Z Texugo 109373 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Chiang Rai Province''' is a region in [[Northern Thailand]]. == Cities == * [[Chiang Khong]] - gateway to [[Laos]] * [[Chiang Rai]] - the provincial capital * [[Chiang Saen]] - historic city just south of the [[Golden Triangle (Thailand)|Golden Triangle]] == Other destinations == * [[Doi Tung]] — royal villas and a mountaintop temple with stunning views and (so they say) the Buddha's collarbone * [[Golden Triangle (Thailand)|Golden Triangle]] — a bit of a tourist trap, but the opium museums are worth a visit * [[Mae Sai]] — Thailand's northernmost town, day trips to Myanmar * [[Mae Salong]] — founded by Chinese Nationalists fleeing after their defeat in the war * [[Phu Chi Fa]] — one of the highest peaks of Northern Thailand, offering outstanding views == Understand == Populations have dwelled in Chiang Rai since the 7th century and it became the centre of the Lanna Thai Kingdom during the 13th century. The region, rich in natural resources and textiles, was occupied by the Burmese until 1786. Chiang Rai Province’s Golden Triangle bordering Laos and Burma was once the hub of opium production which had much influence on cultural practices and lifestyles. To this day, entire clans live together in bamboo houses and each village has its own individual character. The province is rich in natural attractions and antiquities, evidence of its past civilisations. It is also home to various hill tribes who follow fascinating ways of life. Chiang Rai is also a tourism gateway to Burma and Laos. === Geography === Chiang Rai is Thailand’s northernmost province and a beauty it is. It occupies the Kok River basin well above sea level with an area of some 11,678 square kilometres. It is about 785 km from Bangkok. Mostly mountainous, it reaches the Mekong River to the north and borders both Myanmar and Laos. === Culture === Popualtions have dwelled in Chiang Rai since the 7th century and it became the centre of the Lanna Thai Kingdom during the 13th century. The region, rich in natural resources and textiles, was occupied by the Burmese until 1786. Chiang Saen, Mae Chan, and Doi Mae Salong are three substantially different places. Chiang Saen’s rich culture has been influenced by its collection of Buddhist scriptures and temples. It was once the provincial capital. Mae Chan’s reputation stems from its silver and tribal handicrafts. Once officially unrecognized by the Thai government, Doi Mae Salong is a Chinese KMT (Kuomintang) area renowned for its natural beauty and unique Yunnanese culture. Besides the Chinese 93rd Infantry Division of the Kuomintang Army, several other ethnic minorities have settled down in the region including the Tai Yai, Tai Lue, Tai Khoen and Tai Yuan. === People === * '''Akha''' have the largest population of any hill tribe in the region. Originating in Tibet and Southern China, they dwell on high ground, about 1,200 m above sea level. In their villages they build spirit gateways to protect themselves from evil spirits. * '''Chin Hor''', former Kuomintang who took refuge in the area, mainly Doi Mae Salong. * '''Hmong''' from southern China, prefer high ground. They raise livestock and grow rice, corn, tobacco, and cabbage. They are known for their embroidery and silver. * '''Karen''' live in the valleys and riverbanks of the region. * '''Khon Muang''' are city folk who originally came from Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, and Phrae. Culturally, they design their houses having only one floor with wooden gable-decorations called ''ka-lae''. They are known for their craftsmanship in wood carving, weaving, lacquer ware, and musical instruments. * '''Lahu''' are from Yunnan originally and live in high areas. They are known as hunters and planters. * '''Lisaw''' from southern China and Tibet are renowned for their colourful dress and for building their dwellings on stilts. They harvest rice and corn and are skilled hunters. * '''Tai Lue''' live in single room wooden dwellings built on tall piers. They are skilled weavers. * '''Tai Yai''' Burmese in origin, harvest rice, farm, raise cattle and trade. Their skills lie in weaving, pottery, wood carving, and bronze ware. * '''Yao''' reside on mountainsides and grow corn and other crops. They are skilled blacksmiths, silversmiths, and embroiderers. == Get in == ===By plane=== [http://www.chiangraiairportonline.com/ [[Chiang Rai]] (CEI)] has flights to [[Bangkok]], [[Chiang Mai]], and [[Kunming]]. === By train=== The nearest train station is in [[Chiang Mai]]. === By bus === The 12 hour journey from Bangkok can be made on air conditioned coaches originating from the Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit) daily. Call +66 2 9362852-66, +66 2 5765599, or [http://www.transport.co.th The Transport Company, Ltd.]. Chok Rung Tawee Tour, call +66 2 9364275-6, +66 53 714045. Siam First Tour, call +66 2 9543601-4, +66 53 719064, +66 53 714386. Sombat Tour, +66 2 9362495, +66 53 714971, +66 53 715884 There are services from Chiang Rai's bus terminal to various districts in Chiang Rai. For local buses to nearby provinces, call Chiang Rai bus terminal +66 53 711224, +66 53 711154 for details. === By car === Hwy 1 (Phaholyothin Rd) is the main road in Chiang Rai Province. It passes through the areas of Phan Mae Lao, Muang, Mae Chan and Mae Sai districts. Along the highway, there are links to other districts in the province, such as Rte 108 to Mae Suai, Rte 1126 to Pa Daed, Rte 1233 to Wang Whai and Rte 1016 to Chaing Saen. From Bangkok drive on Hwy 32 to Singburi, then take Hwy 11 to Phare, and Hwy 1103 to Chiang Rai. The route is 829 km. == Get around == === By bus === There is a decent enough bus service in the province, but in more remote areas, songthaews (public passenger pick-up vehicles) are the norm. == See == Visitors to Chiang Rai can expect to see some splendid mountain and valley views, while being blessed with excellent weather which is much cooler than in the central plains. Many visitors choose to spend some of their time in Chiang Rai visiting fascinating hill tribes such as the Akha, Lisaw, Hmong, Lahu, Karen, Mien, and Yao. Many visitors go with a certified guide, but other simply go on their own. It is possible to stay overnight with the villagers. Solo travellers not going with a guide are advised to stay with the village headmen; a small donation is welcome. Sadly, some opportunists exploit hill tribe people to extract money from tourists. A village just near the road between [[Mae Sai]] and [[Chiang Rai]] (it is frequented by tourist minibuses returning from the [[Golden Triangle (Thailand)|Golden Triangle]]) is actually privately-owned, and, while entrance to the village is free, visiting long-necked Karen people there costs 200 baht. Most tourists (and backpackers) have already paid this price in their tour package, thinking that 1,000 baht or more for a day trip is "cheap". Needless to say, the poor Burmese Karens working there for tourists, get only a tiny fraction of the money. Their home, Burma ([[Myanmar]]), is one of the poorest countries of the world. Be aware that this is just a tourist trap. It's better to visit a remote, but genuine, Karen village, than to help rich people make money from the poor. When trekking off the beaten track and away from hill tribes, it is possible to sleep at any temple, but again a little donation is appreciated. * {{see | name=Doi Chaang Coffee | url=http://doichaangcoffee.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=North of Mae Suai | phone=+1 604 689 3312 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great coffee grown and roasted in the mountains. It is organic and the farmers own 50 percent of the company. They also make the Wild Thai Civet Coffee. Next to the coffee company there is a cafe where you can order a cup of coffee and also buy a bag of coffee beans. Also try their honey.}} * {{see | name=Doi Wawi | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=North of Mae Suai | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Chinese community in the northern part of Thailand. Wawi is one of the biggest tea-producing areas in Thailand. You can visit the village, taste the tea and buy some tea. It is also possible to visit the tea plantation.}} ===Itineraries=== * [[Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in 3 days]] a 3-day tour starting from Chiang Mai and going through Doi Ang Khang, Fang, Thaton, Doi Mae Salong, Mae Sai, Golden Triangle, and finishing in Chiang Mai. ==Do== * {{do | name=Volunteer | alt= | url=http://www.akhahill.com/10_1publiction.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free rooms at Akha Hill House and lunch provided M-F at school. You pay for your breakfast, dinner, drinks | content=Teaching English to Akha hill tribe (probably the poorest hill tribe in Thailand) children or help with their website.}} ==Eat== ==Drink== == Sleep == * {{sleep | name=Suanthip Vana Resort | alt= | url=http://www.suanthipresort.com/ | email=rsvn@suanthipresort.com | address=49 Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai Rd, Takok, Mae Suay | lat=19.61472 | long=99.59444 | directions=South of Mae Suay on Rte 118 to Chiang Mai | phone=+66 53 724226-9 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=3,000-10,000 baht | content=Very isolated retreat. Beautiful buildings in Lanna style, especially the Pkakeryor villas. }} ==Cope== * {{listing | name=''Chiangrai Times'' | url=http://www.chiangraitimes.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chiang Rai Province's English-language newspaper.}} == Go next == [[WikiPedia:Chiang Rai Province]] {{geo|19.913611|99.826944}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Thailand}} {{outlineregion}} l1um55dzuuj0fifwwxtu5iffmwbselb 0 119439 2125279 2013-01-24T05:27:08Z Eco84 35690 Redirected page to [[Southern Minnesota]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Southern Minnesota]] f5qi0i1i1i1s7r6xuakpcjzbnwzqc3v 0 7407 2949821 2768920 2016-03-02T01:03:26Z Wrh2 229 added geo tag from wikidata using [[Project:AWB|AWB]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chisumulu Island''' is the smaller sister island to [[Likoma Island]] in the Mozambican territorial waters of Lake Malawi/Nyasa. Both [[Likoma Island]] and Chisumulu belong to [[Malawi]]. ==Get in== A ferry runs twice a week from [[Cobuè]] in Mozambique to [[Likoma Island]]. The same ferry also stops off at Chisumulu Island en route to [[Nkhata Bay]] back on mainland [[Malawi]]. ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Wakwenda Retreat Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-18 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== The Best place to stay is Wakwenda Retreat. phone 0999348415. camping. dorm . rooms. $4/$6/$14. The illala ferry stops directly opposite the Wakwenda Retreat. ==Go next== {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Malawi}} [[wikipedia:Chizumulu Island]] {{geo|-12.0225|34.6225}} 7tun03qgumys2268hrlrab454kqx8i6 0 140186 2730825 2015-02-16T15:48:44Z Hobbitschuster 1201546 Redirected page to [[Christmas Markets]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Christmas Markets]] gf6psogxgscn2x3xgi9wjqe2j0c3aq6 0 8022 2953729 2914932 2016-03-08T15:42:51Z 174.102.98.15 /* Drink */ Deleted listing for Wall St. Nightclub - Wall St. Nightclub is now closed - http://www.columbusunderground.com/wall-street-nightclub-closing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''[http://www.downtowncolumbus.com/ Downtown]''' is a district of [[Columbus]], [[Ohio]] that includes the Arena district and Short North. [[File:Colsskyline.JPG|thumb|400px|Downtown]] ==Get in== ===By car=== Downtown Columbus is intersected by High St. (SR 23), running N/S and Broad St., running E/W. Broad St., can be accessed from I-71 downtown. ===By bus=== *'''Greyhound Station''', 111 East Town St, +1 614 228-2266, [http://greyhound.com/home.asp]. Hours: 24 hours a day. *'''Megabus''', +1-877-462-6342, [http://www.megabus.com]. Service to Columbus from Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Chicago. Fares start at $1. Buses arrive and depart downtown Columbus at the COTA Express Transit Terminal, located at West Spring Street and North Wall Street. Buses also serve Ohio State University from a stop at the north side of the Neil Drive loop next to the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. Neil Drive is located northwest of Neil Avenue and West 12th Avenue. ===By plane=== *{{see | name=Port Columbus International Airport |alt = {{IATA|CMH}} | url=http://www.port-columbus.com/home.asp | email= | address=4600 International Gateway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 614 239-4083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Port Columbus is served by all the major airlines, with direct flights to most major American cities. Aside from rental cars, the airport can also be reached by the #92 bus, or by taxi. A taxi ride to downtown is only 10 minutes and will cost approximately $25. Depending on your schedule and where you are connecting to, it may be worthwhile to check flights to Dayton as well, as they are often cheaper. }} ==Get around== ===By car=== Downtown Columbus is intersected by High St. (SR 23), running N/S and Broad St., running E/W. Broad St., can be accessed from I-71 downtown. Roads are well maintained and traffic is usually not too bad except during "rush hours" when people are going to or leaving work. Rush hour can be avoided in your tavern of choice where they offer "happy hour" as an alternative to "road rage". ===By bus=== The COTA bus service [http://cota.com], while not by any standard one of the greatest in the nation, can take you to most important places in the city, which should be about 5 blocks away from any conceivable location you need to go to. This service costs $2 for an express bus and $1.50 for a normal bus. Transfers are free; ask for one from the bus driver when you pay your fare. ===By foot=== Walking downtown Columbus should be considered safe before mid-night, it is mostly flat, with wide well maintained sidewalks. Bus stops are at regular intervals where you may encounter some homeless in the mix, who may approach you for money or maybe smokes. Usually they present no problem and should be ignored. ==See== * {{see | name=Ohio Statehouse | url=http://www.statehouse.state.oh.us/ | email= | address=Address | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 221-4848 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Admission: Free tours for individuals | content=This is the Ohio Capitol building, built in pre-Civil War time. It still houses the state legislature. }} * {{see | name=COSI | alt= | url=http://www.cosi.org | email= | address=333 West Broad Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 614 228-COSI | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Monday : Closed, Tuesday : Closed, Wednesday-Sunday : 10-17:00. Closed on major holidays. | price=Admission: Members: Free, Adults: $19, Kids 2-12: $14, Seniors 60+: $17, Children 1 and under: Free, Admission is reduced down to $11.50 and includes a movie on the last Friday of every month between 5pm and 9pm. Additional admission fees may be required for special exhibitions. | content=COSI is an amazing museum, where kids will want to stay forever because of the cool and interactive science and technology exhibits. }} * {{see | name=Columbus Museum of Art | url= | email=info@columbusmuseum.org | address=480 East Broad Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Free on Sundays. Has a good restaurant. }} [[Image:Columbus Ohio Discovery Park 2.jpg|thumb|300pix|Discovery Park]] * {{see | name=Santa Maria | url=http://www.santamaria.org | email=info@santamaria.org | address= | lat= | long= | directions=At the corner of Marconi & West Broad Street, at Batelle Riverfront Park. | phone =+1 614 645-0351 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adults: $3.50, Senior Citizens: $3, Children (5-17): $2 | content=Santa Maria is a full sized replica of Christopher Columbus' flagship. }} * {{buy | name=Studios on High Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.studiosonhigh.com/ | email=info@studiosonhigh.com | address=686 North High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 614 461-6487 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mon-Sat.: Noon - 18, Sun.: 13:00 - 18 | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=pm gallery | alt= | url=http://www.pmgallery.com | email= | address=1190 North High Street | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of the intersection of Fifth Ave. and N. High St. | phone=+1 614-299-0860 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tues-Sat 11-6, Sunday 12-5 | price= | content=North American fine crafts and art. Most of the fine art is locally produced, the fine craft is made by artists from across the country and Canada. You an find blown glass, hand thrown pottery, paintings, etchings, photography, jewelry and much more. }} * {{see | name=Goodale Park | alt= | url=http://www.comfest.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just north of I-670, west of High St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Great for kids. Home to '''Comfest''' every June. Jazz in the park on Sundays in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Doo Dah Parade | url=http://www.doodahparade.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A costume parade that occurs on the 4th of July. }} *{{see | name=Scioto Mile | url= | email= | address=Civic Center Dr and W. Rich St. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Arena Grand Theatre | url=http://www.arenagrand.com/ | email= | address=175 West Nationwide Blvd. | lat= | long= | directions=Arena District | phone =+1 614 470-9900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Check out the latest movies at this theatre. }} * {{do | name=Columbus Symphony Orchestra | url=http://www.columbussymphony.com/ | email= | address=55 East State Street | lat= | long= | directions=Ohio Theatre | phone =+1 614 228-8600 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 224-7273 | hours=Box office hours: Mon. - Thurs.: 08:00 - 18, Friday: 08:00 - 17, Concert weekends: 10:00 - 14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=BalletMet Columbus | url=http://www.balletmet.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Ohio Theatre | phone =+1 614 229-4848 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Columbus Blue Jackets | url=http://www.bluejackets.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Arena District, Nationwide Arena | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} [[Image:Columbus OH Cirque Du Soleil 2007.jpg‎|thumb|Cirque Du Soleil]] * {{do | name=Franklin County Veterans Memorial Auditorium | alt= | url=http://www.fcvm.com/home.htm | email= | address=300 W. Broad St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 614 221-4341 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Lifestyle Communities Pavilion | url=http://www.promowestlive.com | email= | address=405 Neil Avenue | lat= | long= | directions=Arena District, Adjacent to the Nationwide Arena | phone =+1 614 461-5483 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 461-0297 | hours= | price= | content=Popular concert venue that draws national acts. }} * {{do | name=The Ohio Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.capa.com/columbus/venues/ohio_about.php | email= | address=55 East State St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 614 469-1045 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The state’s busiest performing arts facility. }} * {{do | name=Palace Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.capa.com/columbus/venues/palace_about.php | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Is located at the base of the LeVeque Tower on Broad St., the theatre rarely has a dark night. }} * {{do | name=Greater Columbus Convention Center | alt= | url=http://www.columbusconventions.com/home_nf.asp | email= | address=400 North High St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 614 827-2500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Attached to Hyatt Regency. Parking for Convention Center is adjacent to Hyatt. Food Court and shopping. More shopping and restaurants across High Street. Most amenities for convention visitors are to the North on High Street. }} ==Buy== Not that there is no place to shop in Downtown Columbus, but places like the City Center are scheduled to close and most consumer items and general merchandise are better sought out at the numerous shopping malls that are off I-270. The downtown today is dedicated to office space, government, banking and a somewhat limited retail and restaurant offerings. Many of the previous retail buildings are being converted to condominium offerings. AKA gentrification. ==Eat== ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Betty's Food & Spirits | alt= | url=http://www.bettysfoodandspirits.com | email= | address=680 N. High St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 614 228-6191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Short North. No reservations. American eclectic cuisine, meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, tortilla-encrusted salmon. Lunch and dinner: daily. No children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $7-$14. No wheelchair access. }} * {{eat | name=North Market | alt= | url=http://www.northmarket.com/ | email= | address=59 Spruce St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One block north of Nationwide Arena one block west of Greater Columbus Convention Center. Shop for meats, cheeses, fish, baked goods, produce, ethnic foods, gourmet products, flowers and unique gifts, while enjoying some of the best people watching in the city. Inside dining 2nd floor as well as outside tables. Great food choices at reasonable cost. Caution, if parking in their lot, make sure you get parking ticket stamped by merchant or pay $10 surcharge to get out of parking lot. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Warehouse | alt= | url=http://www.meatballs.com | email= | address=397 W. Broad St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 614 464-0143 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Downtown. Italian cuisine, homemade Italian specialties, spaghetti, lasagna, soups, salads. Lunch and dinner: daily. Children's menu. Cocktails. Entrees: $4.99-$14.99. }} * {{eat | name=Tommy's Diner | alt= | url= | email= | address=914 W. Broad St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 224-2422 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Home-style and Greek cuisines, pot roast, chicken and dumplings, roast turkey and dressing. Breakfast and lunch: daily. No children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $2.75-$7.95. A bit hard to find, but well worth the effort. }} * {{drink | name=Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace | alt= | url=http://dirtyfrankscolumbus.com/ | email= | address=248 South 4th Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 614 824-4673 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A hot dog restaurant with a full bar. You can select from over several dozen hot dog toppings. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Basi Italia | url=http://www.basi-italia.com/ | email=trishandjohn@basi-italia.com | address=811 Highland Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 294-7383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Columbus Museum of Art | url= | email=info@columbusmuseum.org | address=480 East Broad Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Free on Sundays. Has a good restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Flatiron Bar and Diner | alt= | url=http://www.flatironcolumbus.com | email= | address=129 E. Nationwide Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 614 461-0033 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=No reservations. Cajun and Creole cuisines, gumbo, pulled pork. Lunch: Monday-Friday; dinner: Monday-Saturday. No children's menu; patio smoking; cocktails. Entrees: $10-$24. }} * {{eat | name=Martini Italian Bistro | url=http://www.martini-italian-bistro.com/ | email= | address=445 North High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 224-8259 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 224-8780 | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Confluence Park | url=http://www.confluenceparkrestaurant.com | email= | address=679 West Spring Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 469-0000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$16.95-$42.95 | content= Built directly at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. Stunning views of the rivers and skyline. American cuisine, steaks, seafood. }} * {{eat | name=Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse | url=http://www.hydeparkrestaurants.com | email= | address=569 North High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 224-2204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fine Aged Steaks and Chops, Fresh Seafood and Creative Chef Specialties. }} * {{eat | name=L'Antibes | url=http://www.lantibes.com | email=chef@lantibes.com | address=772 North High Street | lat= | long= | directions=Short North | phone =+1 614 291-1666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu.-Th.: 5PM - 9PM. F.-Sa.: 5PM - 10PM. Su.: 11AM - 3PM | price= | content=L'Antibes is an intimate French restaurant with a great menu and great service. }} *'''Rigsby's''' in the Short North has been an anchor restaurant in that neighborhood for 20 years. Excellent food and service. It's not quite as hip and trendy as it once was. Nevertheless, the Mediterranean-inspired menu rarely disappoints. ==Drink== *{{drink | name=Bodega Cafe | url= | email= | address=1044 N. High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 614 299-9399 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in the Short North district, they have 50 beers on draft with a killer happy hour (4-8PM weekdays) which is half off all their beers on tap. }} * {{drink | name=Bristol Bar | url=http://bristolbar.com/ | email= | address=132 East 5th Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 291-0552 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Sugar Bar | url=http://www.sugar-bar.net/ | email= | address=525 North Park Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 224-7840 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Thurs - Sat 21 - 2:30 | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=St. James Tavern | url=http://www.stjamestavern.com/ | email=info@stjamestavern.com | address=1057 Nort 4th Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 294-0064 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 16 - 2:30, Sat-Sun 19 - 2:30 | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=High Five Bar and Grill | url=http://www.highfivebar.com/ | email= | address=1227 North High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 421-2998 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 17 - 2:30 | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Starbucks | url=http://www.starbucks.com/ | email= | address=339 North Front Street | lat= | long= | directions=Arena District | phone =+1 614 246-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Little Palace | url=http://www.littlepalacerestaurant.com/ | email= | address=240 South 4th Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 614 460-8888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bar and restaurant has a large selection of locally produced spirits. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Comfort Suites | alt= | url= | email= | address=1690 Clara St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 614 586-1001 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 586-1002 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=I-71, Exit 111. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Residence Inn Columbus Downtown | url=http://marriott.com/cmhrd | email= | address=36 E. Gay Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 222-2610 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 222-2611 | hours= | price= | checkin=4PM | checkout=12PM | content=A restored historic all-suite hotel. Guestrooms include kitchens. Free breakfast, Free WiFi. }} * {{sleep | name=Clarion Hotel & Suites Conference Center Columbus | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 614 888-7440 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 888-7879 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=900 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. An upscale hotel providing affordable accommodations to both leisure and business travelers visiting Columbus - situated near Historic Worthington and downtown Columbus. Secure Online Reservations. }} * {{sleep | name=The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel | url=http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/CMHBR | email= | address=50 North 3rd Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 228-5050 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 228-2525 | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=Noon | content=A comfortable hotel in the downtown area. Rooms are spacious and the beds are very comfortable. The hotel has an outside pool that is despite being heated open seasonally. }} * {{sleep | name=Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown | url=http://marriott.com/CMHCY | email= | address=35 West Spring Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 228-3200 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 228-6752 | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=Noon | content=A comfortable downtown Columbus hotel ideally located in walking distance to Nationwide Arena District. Free WiFi }} * {{sleep | name=Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Airport | url=http://marriott.com/CMHAP | email= | address=2901 Airport Drive | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 475-8530 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 475-8599 | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=Noon | content=Ideal business and leisure hotel in the Columbus Airport Area. Free Airport Shuttle. Free Wifi. Indoor pool and fitness center. Just 5 miles to Easton Town Center }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel | url=http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/CMHBR | email= | address=50 North 3rd Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 228-5050 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 228-2525 | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=Noon | content=A comfortable hotel in the downtown area. Rooms are spacious and the beds are very comfortable. The hotel has an outside pool that is despite being heated open seasonally. }} * {{sleep | name=Hyatt Capitol Square | alt= | url= | email= | address=75 E. State St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 614 228-1234 | tollfree=+1-800 233-1234 | fax=+1 614 469-9664 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= across fromt the state capitol building. }} [[Image:Columbus OH downtown N of Broad.jpg|thumb|200px|Downtown North of Broad]] * {{see | name=Hyatt Regency Columbus | url=http://www.shortnorth.org/exit.php?id=0563 | email= | address=350 North High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 463-1234 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 280-3034 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=The Lofts Hotel | url=http://www.55lofts.com/ | email=contact@55lofts.com | address=55 East Nationwide Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 461-2663 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 461-2630 | hours= | price= | content=The Lofts is a renovated urban apartment building tuned exclusive hotel. Beware that anyone under 21 cannot stay at the hotel or the sister Crowne Plaza hotel with out an accompanying 21+ year old adult. }} * {{see | name=Crowne Plaza | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com | email= | address=33 East Nationwide Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 461-4100 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 461-5828 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Arena District Hyatt Regency | url=http://columbusregency.hyatt.com | email= | address=350 North High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 463-1234 | tollfree=+1-800-233-1234 | fax=+1 614 280-3040 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Westin Columbus | url=http://www.westincolumbus.com | email=info@westincolumbus.com | address=310 South High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 228-3800 | tollfree=+1-800-937-8461 | fax=+1 614 228-8820 | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=Noon | content= }} --> ===Bed & Breakfast=== * {{see | name=50 Lincoln Bed & Breakfast | url=http://columbus-bed-breakfast.com/50lincoln/index.htm | email=50-lincoln@excite.com | address=50 East Lincoln Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 299-5050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Cope== ===Religion=== * {{see | name=The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral | url=http://www.greekcathedral.com/ | email=generalinfo@greekcathedral.com | address=555 North High Street | lat= | long= | directions=Border between Arena District and Shorth North district | phone =+1 614 224-9020 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 224-5032 | hours= | price= | content=Greek Orthodox services. }} * {{see | name=Broad Street United Methodist Church | url=http://www.broadstreetumc.net | email=info@broadstreetumc.net | address=501 East Broad Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 221-4571 | tollfree= | fax=+1 614 221-7917 | hours= | price= | content=United Methodist services. }} * {{see | name=First Church of Christ, Scientist, Columbus | url=http://www.christiansciencecolumbus.com/churches/first-church-columbus | email= | address=457 East Broad Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 224-8434 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sunday service and Sunday school are at 10:30AM, testimony meetings are at 7:30PM on Wednesdays | price= | content=Christian Science services. }} * {{see | name=St. Joseph Cathedral | url=http://www.saintjosephcathedral.org | email=cathedral@columbus.rr.com | address=212 E Broad St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 614 224-1295 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Roman Catholic services. }} ==Connect== {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|39.95936|-82.99956}} {{IsPartOf|Columbus}} [[wikipedia:Downtown Columbus, Columbus, Ohio]] [[commons:Category:Downtown Columbus, Ohio]] 85wpd0ihgyeif22jlso93sz3v7emr77 0 8046 2967521 2967487 2016-04-04T16:21:45Z K7L 2105 /* Reputational management */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} There are '''common scams''' that occur in many places that the traveller should be aware of. These are designed to get your money or business from you under false pretenses. They fall into three categories: overcharging you, deceiving you or coercing you into paying for a service you don't want, and outright [[theft]]. Prevention is based on knowledge: researching your destination will both alert you in advance to scams in the area and let you know what the usual prices and truly good sights are so you will be less reliant on the approaches of helpful individuals when you're vulnerable. At the same time, if you do get stung, don't be too hard on yourself: you were dealing with people who knew the location a lot better than you and with people who were out to deceive you. In some cases, you were dealing with hardened criminals. If you think what happened to you was illegal and the police are trustworthy, report it, otherwise, just chalk it up to experience. Note that if you wish to make a theft-related claim against an [[travel insurance|insurance]] policy, you will generally need to make a police report within 24 hours and keep a copy for your insurance company. == Avoiding scams == : ''Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.'' – <small>English proverb</small> Several bits of common sense may help you stay out of trouble without your needing to know exactly what scams are practiced in what areas: ===Preparation=== * If you have travelling companions, keep each other informed of the general outlines of your plans for the day * Don't carry unnecessary amounts of cash or expensive items (e.g., Louis Vuitton purses, iPhones, etc.) around with you * In high-risk areas, don't draw attention to the fact that you are non-local. Travel light, lose the string of cameras around your neck, dress as the locals do. Avoid typical "tourist" accessories, such as maps or backpacks. Don't be surprised if a vehicle with number plates from some faraway place and prominent rental car firm logos is targeted for break-in or theft as villains realize you have a long trip to come back to testify against them, or even a language barrier. * Don't have your name printed on the outside of your bags in case someone approaches you using your name pretending to know you (use an opaque luggage tag if you must) * [[Alcoholic beverages|Alcohol]] and other drugs affect your judgment and should be indulged in only among people you have good reason to trust * Research into your destination, its general layout, and the usual price ranges are helpful in avoiding many scams. When [[arriving in a new city]], have a plan of where to go and be aware that airports, railway stations and the like are often places where touts and conmen wait for newcomers they can offer their "help" to. * Knowing where you want to go and what you want to do and than sticking to that plan is a good way to avoid getting ripped off ===Warning signs=== * Each country has different high-crime areas. In general, low-income areas, touristed areas, stations for rail and other public transport and nightlife districts have higher crime risk than other areas. * Remember that astounding deals and amazing winnings are as unlikely as they seem and likely to be part of a scam. * Be wary of any stranger who seems to be singling you out for extended special attention, especially if they are trying to persuade you to leave your friends or accompany them to an unknown area. * Avoid anyone [[begging]], particularly if they're using children to beg on their behalf (a common scam). * Being in any situation where you are among a group of strangers who all know one another but not you gives them a great deal of power over you. * Avoid sending money via Western Union or similar services to people or businesses you don't know. * Be wary of attractive-looking strangers trying to raise your sexual emotions; included but not limited to strippers or prostitutes. ===Reaction=== * Always discuss and agree a price before you accept any products, services, or accommodation, and always have some proof of payment * You are not required to be polite or friendly to anyone who refuses to leave you alone when you request it * Nor are you required to answer getting-to-know-you questions from random people. These may just be friendly locals, but they might also be scammers looking for information useful to them. == "Helpful" locals == These scams are based upon the idea of offering you help or advice that is actually deceptive, trusting that you will rely on the scammer's "local knowledge". They usually involve giving advice that results in you paying for something that you otherwise wouldn't or going somewhere you don't want to go. Some scams in which a helpful local offers to cut you a good deal can be outright fraudulent such as convincing you to buy fake gems for example but many simply get you to pay for something that you wouldn't pay for if you knew the area better. One of the biggest traps of these kinds of scams is the desire to be polite to people who are polite and friendly to you; and the scammers know this. While you shouldn't become a hard-nosed nasty person, you should receive unsolicited offers of help with polite caution, and, when you are reasonably certain that you're being scammed, there's no need to be polite in fending it off: feel free to walk away or speak firmly at the person. Yelling for help could be necessary, but it will often just attract more (unwanted) attention. Pretending they don't exist, which entails not making eye contact, not walking faster, not saying 'hello' or 'no', will often humiliate them or tire them out without frustration on your part. Do not respond if they call you racist to attract your attention. Another common mistake is to say 'no thank you', in which case they have their 'foot in the door' tactic up and running and feel that they can engage in a conversation with you. Another trap is the "too good to be true" offers: they are almost certainly not true. === Accommodation recommendations === Your driver or guide will tell you that the place you're heading to is closed, no good or too expensive and that he knows somewhere better. While this may be true, it's likely that the 'better' place is giving him a commission for referrals, and his commission is just going to increase your room rate. You must insist on going to your planned destination. In some cases the driver will not drive you to your hotel even if you insist. In some places, taxi drivers will take you to the wrong hotel and insist it is the one you requested! Get the correct name because there are a lot of copies and similarities in their names. To avoid being held hostage by a mercenary taxi, keep your luggage with you on the back seat so you can credibly threaten to walk out and not pay. They'll usually back down by the time you start opening the door—and if they don't, get a new driver. The best thing you can do is avoid using taxis whenever possible. Before arriving in a new location have your accommodation pre booked, find out where it is on the map and see if there is alternative transport such as local buses to get to or near your accommodation. === Attraction closed === You may arrive at a major tourist destination only to find a very helpful local near the entrance explaining that there's a riot/holiday/official visit at the place you want to go and it is closed. (Sometimes, taxi drivers are in cahoots with these helpful locals and will purposely drop you off to be received by them.) The local will then offer to take you to a lesser known but infinitely more beautiful sight or to a nice shop. Generally, the destination is in fact open for business: simply refuse the offer and go and have a look. Even on the very rare occasions that they are telling the truth, they may not be as helpful as they seem so it would be better to pursue your own backup plan. Just walk away from them and walk towards the main tourist entrance where they stop following you. The opposite might in fact take place when arriving by car, especially in places like Rio de Janeiro, where scammers might ask for a fee to "keep your car safe" (a widespread scam in Brazil). While sometimes tourist attractions are in fact closed or under maintenance, scammers will state those are open, and demand a small fee in advance. Taxi drivers will also sometimes take a long route to a place and "forget" to mention the place is closed, then suggest an alternative attraction far away from the original place. === Art school === You are met in the street by people who say they are art students. They speak English well and invite you to visit their school. Then they will try to get you to buy one of their works for an excessive price. The "students" are usually attractive young women who are employed by the gallery to attract customers and to make the customers feel obliged to purchase "their" works to encourage them and repay them for their friendliness. This scam is practiced in [[China]], particularly in [[Beijing]] and [[Xi'an]]. === Insistent help === Sometimes locals will simply try to force themselves on you to help with a ticket machine, a subway map or directions. They might just be overly helpful but they may also be looking for and demand a small tip for their forced help. In general, be wary of anyone who forces their way into your personal space, and who starts doing things for you without asking you if you need them. If you have received help and then some coinage is demanded, it's probably easier to pay it. However, this kind of situation can also leave you vulnerable to substantial theft so be polite but firm, and then simply firm, by telling the person that you are fine now and that they should leave you alone. A local eagerly offering to "help" take a photo of you might be unwilling to give your camera back, or might demand money for its return; likewise, anyone too eager to "help" you with your luggage may be intending to steal your valuables for themselves. A local may also offer to pose for a photo; only after you take the photo, they demand money. ===Just been robbed === This scam involves persons approaching you and asking you if you know where the police station is. They will seem frightened and shaken and inform you that they have just been robbed of the money he needed to get back home which is very likely to be in a different city or even country. Again, they will get emotional and say the police perhaps won't be of much assistance and they will turn to you for help. Although they only expect you to happily hand over a small amount, the more people they con the more money they make themselves. This scam also takes the form of refugees escaping a war-torn country. ===Border crossings === [[Poipet]] (on the border between [[Thailand]] and [[Cambodia]]) is a classic example of the [[border crossing]] scam. "Helpful" people will charge you for doing a useless service (like filling out your application form); "friendly" people will charge you twice the normal fee for obtaining a visa (which you can do yourself), crooks will tell you that you must change money at their horrible exchange rates (they will also tell you that there are no ATMs anywhere in the country), and tuk-tuk drivers will charge you some idiotic amount for taking you 100 meters. The cure is simple: read up on any border crossing before you cross it, know the charges in advance, and don't believe or pay anyone not in uniform. Even then, try to ask another person in uniform to see if you get the same story. Usually the Wikivoyage country articles have a description of the common procedures at all (major) border crossings in the "get in" section. In the case of huge countries, you may want to look in region and city articles as well. ==="Official" asks for souvenir === After an official or someone dressed as one assists you at a transit station such as an airport or train station, that person will ask you for money from your home country as a souvenir. If you pull out less than what they want, they will use an overly friendly yet insistent manner to demand a higher amount, generally in notes. In some countries giving money to an official can be misconstrued as a bribe and can get you in deep water. It's best to limit conversation as much as possible and when asked for money, to feign ignorance or lack of cash. This has occurred in Malaysia and China. ===Solicitation of money by photographic subjects=== {{seealso|Travel photography#Stay safe|Video recording#Stay safe}} A local in a colorful costume offers to pose for a photo with a traveller, persistently asking "Want to take a picture?". The visitor takes one picture. The local then starts aggressively demanding money. The traveller objects, only to be met with a string of obscenities at best and physical force at worst. The scam is that neither the price nor the intent to demand money is disclosed up front. Payment is only demanded after the visitor has taken the photo and it's "too late". [[New York City]] is one example of the problems caused by this form of aggressive panhandling. These people are not licensed street vendors (they evade local regulation by mischaracterizing the money they demand as a "tip" or [[tipping|gratuity]], instead of a fee for service, but become rude, aggressive or violent if the victim refuses to pay). While they may appear as anything from bogus Sesame Street characters (who typically demand $2-5) to scantily clad females wearing little other than a thong and body paint (who take $10-20), they invariably do not have permission from the creators of any trademarked, copyrighted characters they're impersonating.<!--http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/04/09/cookie-monster-elmo-times-square-trouble/2069037/--> As the solicitations occur mostly in high-traffic, touristed areas in which visitors are already subjected to [[begging]] and various scams, this conduct reflects poorly on the city to outsiders. While the best response to "Want to take a picture?" in some places is simply to walk away, parents [[travelling with children]] may find it very awkward to explain to tiny tots why the Cookie Monster was arrested in [[Times Square]] for pushing a two-year-old child to the ground (his mother refused to pay for a photo)<!-- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/osvaldo-quiroz-lopez-cookie-monster-times-square-arrested_n_3037550.html and http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cookie-monster-lookalike-accused-of-shoving-child-in-times-square/ --> or why officers carried an emotionally disturbed Elmo out of [[Central Park]] Zoo screaming obscenities (he was ejected for begging from the zoo's visitors).<!--http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/25/elmo-impostor-kicked-out-_n_1623837.html--> ===Gifts from beggars=== A beggar stops you on the street and gives you a "present", like tying a "lucky charm" around your wrist. Alternatively, they "find" something like a ring on the street and give it you. After a few moments of chit-chat, they start demanding money and follow you until you give them money. Avoiding this scam is easy enough: remember what your mother told you when you were in kindergarten, and don't accept "free" gifts from strangers. This scam is particularly common in Egypt and Spain. In one variant occasionally seen in a few large Canadian cities, the beggars dress as fake monks to solicit these "donations". Another similar scam involves overly pushy people who pose as collecting money for charity. This is particularly common in developed countries. Usually an old woman will approach you, tie a small flower to your shirt and expect you to "donate" money. They never say the specific charity, they often say "for the children." Inquiring about the specifics of their "charity" may help scare them off. Typically, if they have no name badges or even a charity name, it's probably not a real charity. Before entering a situation where you might get hassled, set rules with yourself for how and when you will spend money, stick to the rules, and let other people know. ===Dirty shoes scam=== A shoe cleaner says your shoes need cleaning, and he points out that there is dirt on your shoes. When you take a look, there really is feces or any other kind of dirt on your shoe (a lot usually). He offers to get them clean again for a very high price. What you most probably did not recognize is that a few meters before that cleaner or a helper has thrown that very dirt onto your shoes. This scam can also be combined with [[pickpocketing]] or [[theft|distraction theft]], as has been observed in Cairo and Delhi. A variant in Buenos Aires involves someone throwing mustard or some other paste on your coat and then the helper or a third person pickpocketing you and occasionally stealing your bag. ===Begging for medicine to sick family members=== This scam is practiced in parts of Africa, where it's well known that tourists travel with their own medicine such as penicillin or anti-malarial drugs. Beggars will approach on the street, telling a sad tale about their little daughter or son who is dying with malaria or some other disease. They will then ask you if they can have your medicine to save them. The sobbing story makes it difficult to refuse the request and they may accuse you of everything from racism to willingly letting an innocent child die. As soon as they receive your medications they will run away, presumably to save their daughter but in reality they will run to the local pharmacy to sell your medications. Expensive drugs such as Malarone may fetch up to $10 US per tablet. This scam places a lot of emotional stress on the victims, but remember that if a child really was sick, it's highly unlikely that the father would be running around in the streets begging tourists for medicine. The child would have been brought to the local dispensary, and, if there really was a scarcity in drugs, you would probably be approached in quite a different manner. Also, remember that giving up hard-to replace prescription drugs might put yourself at risk if you were to contract any illness yourself. The cure is to not get soft-hearted so simply ignore the person and walk away. ===Fake cops=== You are pulled over by a vehicle that appears to be a police car, often unmarked. The supposed officer says you are about to receive a large fine and points on your license, but you can avoid this by paying a much smaller fee up front in cash. This is <u>not</u> a tactic used by law enforcement agencies almost anywhere. Legitimate police officers care that the law is obeyed, not about the money they will receive. Police will either issue a real ticket that must be paid directly by mail or in person to the department, a warning in which no money needs to be paid at all, or they will let you go completely free. If you are in doubt, you have the right to request for another officer to come to the scene. Do note that in Serbia, at least, it is indeed possible and legal in some cases to pay 50% on the spot in cash to a traffic police officer or to pay 100% later in a bank or post office. Be aware that it is quite easy to impersonate a police officer. Police vehicles are typically models that are also sold to civilians, and many of these models have not been redesigned in many years, so older ones can be purchased cheaply. Rotating lights like those found on the dashboards of unmarked police vehicles can be purchased easily in electronics or hobby shops, and police uniforms and badges can be purchased from uniform stores. Though a real officer knows the difference, a naive civilian does not. == Overcharging == These scams are based on your ignorance of the area and rely on getting you to pay well over the market rate for goods or services. Some will rely on a helpful local steering you to the goods, but others will simply involve quoting a high price to you. In some countries this is institutionalized: foreigners have to pay more even for genuine sights. Getting a general sense of accommodation price ranges and the like is the best way to prevent being overcharged. In some places, it's assumed that you'll bargain down overcharged prices, in others, you will just have to walk away or pay up for goods although you should still challenge the amount in the case of a service if it is clearly overpriced. ===Rental car claims of damage=== When you rent a car, you are rushed through the process of checking for prior damage, including scratches; the agent may not be so happy about you taking your time to do it. The vehicle already has plenty of scratches or dents, so it is impossible for your eyes to catch all of them. When you return the vehicle, you are hit with a rude awakening. The agency is accusing you of having caused damage to the vehicle, and is now holding you responsible. The agency has pointed out to you damage to a part of the vehicle it is difficult to notice, and it was probably there before. But they will not tell you that. You are charged hundreds, even thousands of dollars for it onto your credit card on the spot. They have probably charged this to multiple customers, even though the money is needed only once to repair it, and the amount they charge greatly exceeds the actual repair cost. In fact, they most likely will never repair it and will sell or trade the vehicle once their time with it is up. Variants include charging clients for repairs which were never made, or charging for repairs at inflated prices. In some cases, the repair shop and the hire car agent conveniently turn out to both be controlled by the same person or entity, allowing claims such as $1000 for a windscreen replacement which was never done.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/budget-rent-a-car-fraud-claims-probed-by-rcmp-1.1238840] ===Tolls=== Legitimate [[tolls]] use existing structures. But in some rural areas, primitive makeshift gates are set up on little traveled roads frequented by tourists, and money is demanded in exchange for passage. The appearance is given that it could be a "toll" or park entrance fee. ===No-change trick=== If you make a payment that requires change, they will refuse it and demand that you pay the exact amount. If you are not very attentive however, they will "forget" to return your initial payment. It may seem strange not to notice this, but in a fast moving and confusing setting, it happens more easily than you think, especially if you are somewhat tired or intoxicated. Incidents like this do also happen in decent looking establishments, such as shopping malls and airport stores. A telltale sign of impending trouble is that the cashier will suddenly lose the ability to speak or understand a single word of English. If you still have all your money in hand, the best course of action is to abandon your goods and walk away. In another variation, a seller will insist that he does not have change for the item you purchased and that you should accept goods (often of low-quality) in place of your change. If you ask to "cancel" the sale and get your money back, the seller may become quite pushy in insisting that you take the goods or try to make you feel guilty because he needs the money for his family or business is not going well. If paying with large bills, it is best to ask if the seller has change before handing over your money. Yet another variation involves ticket windows at tourist sites. Ticket sellers will take your money, take a long time stamping your tickets and talking to colleagues, taking your ID as security for audio guides, etc., and simply "forget" to give you your change. They may give you some brief information, smile, and say "okay!" to distract you and send you on your way. Once you leave the window you have no chance of getting your change, so be sure to ask for it and not be distracted by their "helpful information". ===Coin collector=== While you're waiting in a public place such as a restaurant or bus stop, a friendly well-spoken local approaches you to engage in conversation. After some chit-chat, the individual then shares with you that he is a coin collector and asks if you would like to see his collection. The individual produces from his pocket a small collection of coins and explains with great feigned interest the country of origin of each of his coins. Mixed into the conversation will be questions about the type of money that you use in your home country and a seeming desire to know more. The intended outcome is that the unwitting tourist will show the pocket change they have with them from home and, if sufficiently fooled by the conversation, offer that the local person can keep it for their collection. After the conversation, the 'coin collector' will exchange the money for local currency. ===Commission shops=== All over the world, but especially Asia, are shops that will give your driver or tour guide a commission to bring in tourists. Often, these shops sell low-quality goods at exorbitant prices and claim to be cottage industries or child-labor free. They hurt the quality products because the items are made in a factory and force tours to waste more time at these shops than at an actual site. It is heavily recommended to avoid buying anything from them, especially if you have been directed by someone. Alternatively, decide what you want and to come back without a driver and demand at least 30% off the price (roughly the amount the driver gets). One way to benefit from these shops is by sightseeing independently instead of with a tour group. You can request for the driver to take you to one, thereby lowering your fare, or as a way of offering him a tip if he is especially helpful. They often have very clean, western bathrooms, which can be hard to come by otherwise. ===Currency swap=== If you are persuaded to buy souvenirs or other items from people selling on the street, look at the change you are given from the sale before putting it in your wallet: it may be in a different currency of similar appearance. For example, in [[China]], a street-vendor may hand you a 50 ruble note in change instead of 50 yuan; the former is worth one tenth as much as the latter. Also be careful that the notes you receive are not ripped or damaged as these may not be accepted elsewhere. ===Calculated price=== Precious metal items such as gold bracelets are sold as 'dollars per gram' in some countries. Comparing the price between shops and then against the current gold price makes the practice appear open and transparent, so much so that you may rely on the seller to do the calculation. It won't be till later, if at all, that you will realize that the price you were charged is much more than the calculated price. ===Gem and other resale scams=== You are taken to a jewelry shop and offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase gemstones or jewels at special discount prices. Another customer in the shop, well-dressed and perhaps from the same country as you, tells how he made incredible profits last year by reselling the gems and is now back for more but to hurry as the sale ends today and you have to pay cash. Of course, once you get back home and try to sell your booty, it turns out to be low-grade and worth only a fraction of what you paid for it. This scam is particularly prevalent in [[Bangkok]], but variations on the theme with other products that can supposedly be resold for vast profits are common elsewhere too. Another variation involves you exporting the gems for a supposed 'commission' in exchange for the scammer taking a photocopy of your ID cards and/or credit cards, which can of course be used to make a tidy profit in identity theft cottage industries. ===Counterfeit items=== Unfortunately for the traveller, counterfeiting isn't limited to the manufacture of "Relox" watches or knock-offs of random overpriced luxury goods from CD's and DVD's to watches, clothing, bags and cosmetics. In some regions, branded prescription medicines are prone to being copied by rival manufacturers. Knock-offs vary from legitimately useful generics to poor copies with the wrong amount of an active ingredient; many are diluted and some don't work at all. Outdated medications, which can be unreliable, have a knack for turning up at inopportune moments in out-of-the-way places. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates indicate one million deaths are tied to bogus medicine, with fake anti-malaria tablets in Africa of particular concern.<!-- http://www.dw.de/russia-dabbles-big-time-in-fake-pharma/a-18466188 --> American import law prohibits bringing more than one of any counterfeit item into the country and requires the items be [[border crossing|declared]]. This is especially important when travelling back from [[Asia]], where most counterfeit goods originate. It's assumed that if you are buying more than one, it's for illegal resale. One counterfeit Rolex for your possession is legal, but two fake Rolexes are illegal and subject to thousands of dollars in fines. Counterfeit currency is also an issue in some regions, particularly in Asia. North Korea is accused by the CIA of printing very convincing (but bogus) US currency, known as "supernotes", for export within the region. ===Cruise ship art auctions=== Passengers are lured to auctions of supposedly investment-grade, collector art. Free champagne flows like water. The auctions may or may not be conducted by licensed auctioneers and may not adhere to standard auction practices. Since the sales take place at sea, making claims under consumer protection laws is difficult. Buyers may have little recourse if the art is misrepresented. Furthermore, in traditional auctions a bidder buys merchandise which is for sale right-here, right-now. Cruise ship auctions sell the art on display, but the winning bidder actually receives a different (but supposedly equivalent) piece which is shipped from the auction company's warehouse. Many art buyers at cruise ship auctions have later found that their shipboard masterpieces were worth only a fraction of the purchase price. ===Non-exportable antiques=== Buying expensive antiques anywhere is risky. Even experts can sometimes be deceived by fakes, and a naive buyer is at great risk of being overcharged nearly anywhere. An additional complication arises in the many countries which, quite understandably, have various restrictions on export of relics of their culture. [[Egypt]] and [[India]], for example, have strict rules on export of antiquities and [[China]] requires a license for antiques. In [[Peru]] it is forbidden to export relics and to buy a relic requires a license of the Ministry of Culture, always check in the official tourist information office (iperu). '''Check the laws in any country you visit before buying antiques'''. Otherwise, you might have your purchases confiscated at the border and be hit with a hefty fine as well. In some countries, licensed dealers can provide paperwork that allows export for some items, but bogus documents are sometimes provided. Try to deal with someone respectable and traceable. In some countries, the whole thing becomes a scam. Instead of preserving the confiscated "heritage" items, corrupt border police may sell them right back to the tourist shops so that the shops then sell them to another unsuspecting traveler. Your own country may also apply [[border crossing|import restrictions]] to items such as [[animal ethics|animal pelts]] (for a long list of species, some of which are not actually endangered) or anything containing ivory. Know before you go. ===Plastic bag code=== In some countries where [[haggling]] is common, people at markets may have an arrangement where they will put purchases in different colored bags to signal how much a customer has paid, allowing other vendors to charge accordingly. For instance, at a certain market, a white bag may indicate that a customer paid the usual price whereas a blue bag may indicate that they paid a higher amount - vendors will ask a higher price if they see someone carrying a lot of blue bags. Different markets have different color codes, and some may have several stages of overcharging. To avoid this, try to figure out how much the usual prices for things are before making your purchase and haggling the price aggressively if they are charging too much, and putting purchases in a backpack or durable shopping bag rather than using the plastic bags provided. ==="Low cost" airlines=== While [[low cost airlines]] are legitimate and often genuinely cheaper operations some of their (usually totally legal) business practices are similar to scams. A thing that is so common that it shouldn't surprise you is the quoting of prices "from" a certain amount of money. Sure the ticket for London to Milano "from" 19 Euros sounds tempting, but those prices usually refer to a small contingent of tickets that you have to be quite lucky to ever see, let alone get. Besides that prices are almost always quoted for one-way fares (whereas traditional airlines often quote round trip ticket prices) and don't include a variety of fees. If you really want to go one way on a day of the week that sees little traffic and have little or no luggage and are willing to take it with you carry-on, you may well get the fabled low rates, but otherwise you should read the fine print '''very''' carefully. Some low cost airlines are notorious for outrageous fees, such as 50€ for printing a boarding pass or $100 for half a pound of excess baggage. Another common trick is for "low cost" airlines to fly out of secondary or tertiary "airports" (often converted former military airbases) that - especially in Europe - are not well connected to any sort of public transport and more or less in the middle of nowhere and then proceed to give them deceptive names like "Barcelona"-[[Girona]], "Düsseldorf"-Weeze, "München"-[[Memmingen]], or "Frankfurt"-[[Hahn]], even though those cities are a hundred or more kilometers from "their" low cost airports. [[air travel in the US|In the US]] low cost airlines often fly to airports closer to the city they are named after, but ridiculous surcharges may apply as well. That being said "legacy" airlines have now copied several of the low cost airlines' business practices, especially on short distance routes and especially in the US. In short: read the fine print carefully, don't order any "extra services" you won't need (a 10€ insurance for a 20€ flight is getting ripped off a 15€ seat reservation for a 50 minute flight is most likely not worth it) and for god's sake jump through all the hoops the airline makes you jump through, lest you be charged ridiculous amounts for paying with the wrong kind of debit card or sitting in the wrong seat or failing to print out a boarding pass in the right format on the right type of paper. == Coercion == These scams rely on trapping you in a bad situation and forcing you to pay money to get out of it. They're best prevented by avoiding the situation; once you're in it, you may well have no option but to pay whatever it takes to get out of it safely. Many of these scams are bordering on illegal. === Free tours === You are offered a "free tour" of a shop or factory way out of town. Your driver may then suggest that you'll need to buy something if you want a ride back. The best prevention is avoidance as if you're stuck out there you might well be compelled to do as he 'suggests'. Don't accept any kind of lift or offer of a tour without having a basic idea of where you're going and how you will be able to get back if your driver deserts you. Of course, if you are strong and assertive from the beginning in dealing with any suspicious characters, you can limit your chances of being involved in this kind of sting. However, always bear in mind that the perpetrator may be carrying a knife or willing to assault you if the situation arises. === Passport as security for debt or rental === :''See also [[Theft#Passport and identity theft]]'' You rent equipment like a jet ski or motorbike. You are asked to give your passport as a security guarantee. After returning the rented goods, the owner claims you damaged them and will ask for exaggerated prices to compensate or claim to have "lost" your passport (later the police or lost property office want a substantial "donation" for its return). If you do not agree, they threaten to keep your passport. This scam is used in almost all tourist resorts in [[Thailand]] and is very effective. '''Never hand over your passport as a security or guarantee in any circumstances.''' Pay cash (and get a receipt), or hand over something comparatively worthless, like your library card. You can also try going elsewhere (often the threat will be enough). Note that most passports include wording such as this (direct quote): "''This passport is the property of the government of Canada ... If your passport is surrendered to any person or agency outside the Canadian government (e.g. to obtain a visa) and is not promptly returned, report the facts to [an embassy or consulate].''" At least in principle, no-one &mdash; except a foreign government, a travel agent or an employer who needs it to arrange a visa, or someone like a hotel or airline who want it briefly to check you in &mdash; can take a passport away, and ''anyone who does is in violation of international law''. Your government can press the host government to fix the problem, and that government in theory has no choice but to do so. Of course, in reality it is far more complex; your government may not be helpful, the host government may ignore them, local cops may ignore a request from the capital, or they may not have an effective way to pressure whoever has the passport. === Overpriced street vendors === You decide on a whim to buy a piece of one of the massive cakes covered in nuts and fruits that are a fairly common sight in the tourist-laden parts of cities in [[China]]. You ask the price, and the man tending to the cake tells you it depends on how much you want. You show him how much. Immediately, he slices the cake, weighs it out, and gives you an extremely high price. He tells you that since he already sliced the cake, you have to buy it. The best thing to do in this or any similar situation is probably to leave your purchase and just walk away. If they hassle you, threaten to call the police. Like the art school scam, this ruse depends on using your guilt to coerce you out of your money. === Rigged gambling games === [[File:Shell game in Berlin.jpg|thumb|300px|Shell game in [[Berlin]]]] This comes in many forms, from the three-card monte cup shufflers of Europe's city streets to dodgy gambling dens in the backstreets of South-East Asia. In most cases, the target is alone. The conman strikes up a conversation and then claims to have family in the target's home country. After some "friendly" conversation, the target is then invited to a card game or other some type of gambling: just for "fun" of course. The target is taken somewhere far from the tourist area. After doing a few "practice" games, then they start to play for real. Of course, the game is totally rigged. After losing, the target will find his "friend" not so friendly anymore, and then a massive amount of money will be demanded (often totaling in the thousands of dollars). Violence might be used to settle the debts. In some jurisdictions [[gambling]] of any kind is illegal. Tourists are by no means the only targets for this. Professional Chinese-Canadian scammers routinely take huge amounts from Chinese overseas students in crooked mah jong games, for example. Do not gamble for money with strangers or outside of licensed and well-regarded gambling venues. === Cash on the Sidewalk === As you stand on the sidewalk studying your map or guidebook, a passerby will point to a roll of bills, wallet, or gold jewelry on the ground nearby and ask if it is yours. They pick it up and offer to split the stuff with you. If you agree, a couple of heavies will soon appear demanding their money back, much more than you originally "found" of course. This scam is most common in Russia and Ukraine but it's also used in France. ===Free hair salon treatment=== Most commonly in Asian countries, a good-looking hair dresser would stand outside the salon and pass out coupons for a "free" shampoo hair wash and "free" head massage. Even if you decline, they will continue to be persistent. As soon as they succeed in seating you down in a salon chair and start wetting your hair, they'll explain how damaged your hair is and which specific products will help. The prices are absurdly set and often 2 to 3 times more expensive than in the US for a similar salon treatment. It will be much more difficult to refuse then after they've stroked up a friendly conversation and compliments. The best way to avoid this is simply tell them you've just had a haircut and are not interested. == Theft == Various scams are outright theft: * [[Theft#Distraction theft|Distraction theft]], in its various forms, usually involves one villain distracting the victim while an accomplice steals items of value. * [[Theft#Payment card theft|Payment card theft]]s include various schemes to steal credit card numbers (card skimming) or copy the PINs and magnetic strips of ATM/cash-point cards. In some schemes the card itself is stolen, in others the card information is stolen and used to make fraudulent transactions. * [[Pickpockets]] steal items (usually wallets, passports or other valuables) from people's clothing and bags as they walk in a public place. See the main articles on [[pickpockets]] and [[theft]]. A few scams involve putting you in a position where someone can take your money by force. === Friendly locals wanting to go out for a drink === While walking down the street you may be approached by attractive friendly locals wanting to go out for a beer or a drink. Then they tell you the drink costs way more than it actually does. Or worse, just wait for you to become inebriated (or tamper with your drink to drug you in some manner) and take your money. See also [[Common_scams#Clip_joint|clip joints]], below. === Maradona === The '''Maradona''' is a scam that is very common in [[Romania]], especially in the capital [[Bucharest]]. Someone will approach you and attempt to engage you in a conversation (in English), usually about something vaguely illicit. Seconds later, two men will appear in plain clothes but flashing legitimate-looking police badges. They will accuse you and your "new acquaintance" of some illegal activity (usually 'currency swapping'), and demand to see your wallet and/or passport. '''Do not hand them these things!''' Keep your documents and belongings in your pocket and out of sight. Walk away, or yell, or tell them outright that you do not believe that they are the police or suggest that you all walk to the lobby of a nearby hotel (or police station) because you are not comfortable taking out your wallet or papers in the street. These conmen thrive because the police fail to enforce laws against nonviolent crime and some foreigners are easily fooled. They will not physically attack you: the treatment of violent offenders is severe (these men are professionals, and they would never be foolish enough to chance a physical attack). Do not threaten or try to fight them. There is a more violent variant of this, observed in [[Cartagena (Colombia)]], where you are offered to buy drugs. If you do so, fake police officers emerge immediately and will demand you to pay a huge fine. They will take you to the nearest ATM and demand you to withdraw as much money as you can and may even kidnap you. === Car trouble === People will approach you on the street and tell you that their car just ran out of fuel or is broken down and is only a few blocks away. They'll usually first ask for money for gas. If you don't believe them or try to walk away, they may beg you to come with them to the car to see that they are telling the truth. They may offer you some kind of security such as their jewelry and be well-dressed and plausible seeming. Do not give people money in these and similar scenarios. Do not follow them to where they claim their car is. If you suspect they are really in trouble, you could report their predicament to police. === Street brawl === You are walking down the street alone and all of a sudden you see many people attacking one person (sometimes an old man or a woman). When you want to help, people will make photos of you and will blackmail you afterwards to go to the police. Now you find out that the attacked person, the attackers and the photographer are a group. They will blackmail you for large amounts of money, because if they go to the police, you most likely need to leave the country (for example in China). Avoid this scam by following this piece of common sense: It is never wise to engage in fights. If you witness a fight, your best bet is to either walk away or alert the police if they're trustworthy. NEVER get involved yourself. Laying your hand on a local may result in deportation in some countries. === Counterfeit tickets and stolen goods === There are multiple variants; someone on-line claims "50% off" WestJet tickets to attendees of a particular convention, but the tickets were purchased with a stolen credit card which is quickly red-flagged by the airline; someone lists hard-to-find tickets to a rock star's concert on Craiglist, but these were printed as an elaborate forgery and fifty other unhappy fans are gathered outside the stadium with their equally worthless "tickets"; someone lists a [[mobile telephone]] on Kijiji which a mobile carrier soon places on a national blacklist, so that its electronic serial number (IMEI) can't be subscribed anywhere. If the item was purchased from a web listing and handed off in a public place, the seller is later conveniently nowhere to be found. Another variant is an otherwise-valid ticket which the original issuer won't allow the original buyer to transfer (such as a [[Disneyland]] multi-day pass with a few days left, which turn up outside the parks often). The items don't have to actually be stolen; it is not unheard of for a mobile provider to place an IMEI on a blacklist in an attempt to get leverage against a subscriber in a billing dispute, with the subsequent owner of the handset victimized. === Prostitutes === Sexually attractive people are a fine distraction, and conspicuously available ones even more so. However, sampling the local streetwalkers puts you at risk of crime. Prostitutes can be used as bait for a variety of scams: * leading you into an armed robbery * having a confederate go through your clothes while you are out of them * taking your hotel room key, which is turned over to burglars or thieves * "cash and dash", where a provider accepts payment for services that are never provided, then leaves * advance fee scams, where the pimp (or a thug) arrives without the service provider and demands the cash up front - before vanishing with the victim's money in pocket and no service provided * a bogus "outraged family member" (or cop) appearing and needing to be bought off * hidden cameras and eventual blackmail Occasionally, the prostitutes themselves are not there of their own free will, but are victims of people traffickers or under the influence of street drugs. In almost all cases, the presumption is that victims will not call police; the clients are either ashamed to have to pay for a 'companion', afraid to be outed to a spouse on whom they are cheating, fearful of violent retribution by those running the scams or afraid of legal prosecution as even jurisdictions which nominally do not criminalize prostitution may still outlaw a long and arbitrary list of related activities. Even if you do not allow one to lead you anywhere, streetwalkers can be dangerous. A person who brings one to his hotel is quite likely to miss his watch or wallet in the morning. In some countries, such as [[China]] or 48 states of the USA, prostitution is illegal and hotel staff may have the local police arrive at your room door not long after you check in with one. If you are willing to take the health and legal risks of hiring a prostitute, go to a massage shop, sauna or whatever the local euphemism is. These establishments, while not without risk, are significantly safer than the street workers. However, in countries where prostitution is not fully legalized (and even in some cases where it is), such establishments may have links with other forms of criminal activity, notably various types of gangs, drug dealers and money laundering. A few are [[#Clip joints|clip joints]]; as legal restrictions in many jurisdictions make providers claim to sell "massage", "companionship" or just about anything except actual "full-service" prostitution, these folks will gladly take the victim's money, then claim the payment was "just for the massage" and demand more money repeatedly. The mark is unceremoniously ejected from the premises (with no actual service provided) once his wallet is empty. ==Taxi scams== {{Seealso|Taxicabs}} When suspicious, ask the taxi to drop you off at your (or any) hotel lobby. Security at most hotels can intervene if you are being overcharged. ===Scenic taxi rides=== Since you don't know the area, taxi drivers can take advantage of you by taking a long route to your hotel and getting a large metered fare. The best prevention is knowledge: it's hard to learn a new city well enough to know a good route before you arrive for the first time. ALWAYS ask your hotel roughly what the taxi fare should be when you book or to arrange a pickup with them if they offer the service. Often you can negotiate a fixed price with a taxi before you get in and ask what the range of fare to your hotel will be. Good taxi drivers are on the route to your hotel every day and can give you a very accurate price before you or your luggage get into a cab. ===Taxis not using the meter=== In cities where the [[taxicabs|taxis]] have fare meters, drivers will often try to drive off with tourists without turning the meter on. When you arrive they'll try and charge fares from the merely expensive (2 or 3 times the usual fare) to fares of hundreds of US dollars, depending on how ambitious they are. If you're in an area known for this scam and you know where you're going and want them to use the meter (rather than arrange a fixed fare), ask them to turn the meter on just before you get in. If they say that it is broken or similar, walk away and try another taxi. They will often concede: a metered fare is better than no fare. However, an ambitious traveler can actually work this scam in their favor, as in certain countries where meters are required ([[China]]) the passenger cannot be forced to pay for an "informal" (that is, unmetered) taxi ride. A tourist is therefore free to walk away after the ride without paying anything at all: once you step out of his vehicle, the driver will have no proof of transaction to show the police. This tactic is, however, not recommended for use by the weak of heart but can save you money as a last resort. ===Using the wrong metered rate=== A related scam is using the wrong metered rate: setting it to a more expensive late-night setting during the day. You need location-specific information to prevent this one. A typical rip-off scenario involves a device known as "turbine". By pressing specially installed button (usually on the left of the steering wheel, or next to the clutch pedal) the driver starts the "turbine" and fools the meter to charge much faster than the usual speed. The change in the charging speed is obvious, so dishonest drivers talk and show around a lot, to make their passengers keep an eye off the taxi meter. The best way to prevent the driver from starting the turbine is to keep an eye on the meter at all times. ===Luggage held hostage=== Watch your luggage as it is loaded! Get into the cab after your luggage is loaded and out before it is out of the trunk. If you put your luggage in the trunk, they might refuse to give you your luggage back unless you pay a much higher price the actual fare. Remember to always write down or remember the taxi number or driver's number in case of problems and keep your luggage in your hand at all times if possible. Often, just writing down the taxi number will make them back down if they are keeping your luggage hostage, but be careful that they are not armed or are trying to rob you by other means than just driving away with your luggage. ==="Per Person" Taxi Charge=== Taxi, tuk-tuk, or auto-rickshaw drivers will agree on a price. When you arrive at your destination, they may or may not tell you that the vehicle is a share vehicle, and they will tell you that the price quoted is per person. The scam depends on you believing them, but you can almost always just give them the agreed-upon fare and walk away. Just make sure that you have the correct change before departing as in many places drivers are known to come up with any excuse it takes to charge you extra. ==Food and beverage scams== From the barkeeper who charges full price for watered-down drinks to the restaurateurs who give themselves generous tips using their diner's payment cards, there are various schemes in which travellers are overcharged for food and beverage service. ===Dual menus=== A bar or restaurant gives you a menu with reasonable prices and takes it away with your order. Later they present a bill with much higher prices. If you argue, they produce a menu with those higher prices on it. This scam is known in [[Romania]] and in bars in [[China]] among other places. The best way to avoid this is to stay out of sleazy tourist bars. You could also try hanging on to your menu or paying when your drinks or food are delivered, preferably with the right change. Watch out for asking for a menu in English, as the prices on the menu are sometimes higher than the menu in the native language, although because of the difficulty of navigating a Mandarin menu and the likelihood that the price even with the foreigner surcharge is still pretty low, non-Mandarin-readers may want to write this off as a translation fee. in some places where there is a common [[money|parallel currency]] (usually US Dollars or Euros) there might be a menu with prices quoted both in local currency and the parallel currency. Prices in the local currency may be significantly lower, especially if there is high inflation, so know the up to date exchange rate. A general rule of thumb is: Unless inflation is rampant you will be better off paying lower prices and using local money. In some rare cases "hard" currency may get you things that local money can't buy, but in some of those countries using foreign money or exchanging at the black market rate may be various shades of technically illegal. A variation of this scam is ordering off the menu, where your waiter will offer you a "special" that is not shown on the menu. The meal will not be very special but will come with a price considerably higher than anything else on the menu. Also, touts and barkers might advertise low-price offers - or an attractive discount is prominently announced by signage outside the restaurant, but then the bill is calculated with normal prices. If an offer seems suspiciously cheap, read the fine print and once again: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't. ===Pane e coperto === A restaurant indicates one price on the menu, but when the bill arrives there are extra charges which were likely not authorized. [[Italy|Italian]] restaurants call this "pane e coperto", a hidden extra charge for bread ("pane") and the restaurateur giving themselves a generous [[tipping|gratuity]] at your expense by charging for service ("coperto" or "servizio"). Generally illegal, unless the costs are disclosed up front (and some restaurateurs will try to slip this past by burying a one-line "service not included" in a lengthy menu); it also never hurts to ask whether the restaurant is giving you a proper receipt for this extra money (and, presumably, paying the taxes on it). Often, a restaurant will attempt to slip extra charges onto the bill for visitors, but not for locals. ===Unlisted cover charges=== A fast-talking man (or attractive woman) standing outside a strip club will offer you free entry, complimentary drinks and/or lap dances to get you inside the club. They'll often speak very fluent English, be able to pick your accent, and be very convincing. Of course, they are good to their word with the free drinks and dances, but what they won't tell you (and what you won't know until you try to leave) is that there's a "membership fee" or "exit fee" of at least €100. There'll also be security waiting at the door for non-payers. A variant of this is practiced in [[Bangkok]], where touts with laminated menus offer sex shows and cheap beer. The beer may indeed be cheap, but they'll add a stiff surcharge for the show. Similarly in [[Brazil]], expect to pay an extra 'artistic couvert' if live music is playing. No-one will warn you of this because it's considered normal there. Ask how much it is before you get seated. ===Clip joints=== You're approached by an attractive, well-dressed, local gentleman or woman, who suggests going for a drink in a favorite nightspot. When you arrive, the joint is nearly deserted, but as soon as you sit down some scantily clad girls plop down next to you and order a few bottles of champagne. Your "friend" disappears, the bill runs into hundreds or even thousands of dollars, and heavies block the door and flex their muscles until you pay up. A variant is the "B-girl" or bar girl scam, where organized crime recruits attractive women to go into legitimate bars, seek out rich men who display expensive shoes and watches and lure them into "after-hours clubs" which are not licensed (or not otherwise open to the public) and which charge thousands of dollars to the drunken victims' payment cards. Often, the victims are too intoxicated to remember exactly what happened. This is particularly common in Europe's larger cities, including [[London]], [[Istanbul]] and [[Budapest]]. [[Florida]] is problematic due to a state law which directs police to arbitrarily force victims to pay all disputed charges and then attempt to recover the money by filing a dispute with the credit card issuers - an uphill battle.<!-- http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/07/17-charged-south-beach-alcohol-scam/ --> The best defense is not to end up in this situation: avoid going to bars with people you just met, pick the bar yourself, or at least back out immediately if they want to go somewhere that is not packed with locals. In Istanbul this scam is also common with places packed with locals, where they scam the tourists, but not the locals, as it is a difficult and time consuming process to get the police to do anything. It is best to pay by credit card, so have one ready so that if you ''do'' end up in this situation, you can pay by credit card to get out and then cancel your card and dispute the bill immediately. While police in some jurisdictions are unlikely to be of much assistance, filing a report may make it easier to get the charges reversed. A variety of this scam is extortionate tea ceremonies in [[Beijing]] and other cities in [[China]]. You will be approached by women who speak very good English, spend 30 minutes in conversation with you and invite you to have tea with them. The tea house they take you to will be empty, and you will end up in a situation of having to pay a huge amount of money for a few cups of tea. This is incredibly easy to fall into, as the scammers are often willing to spend considerable time "chatting you up" before suggesting going for tea. The best way to avoid this would be to not engage in conversation in the first place. Failing that, refuse to go with them to have tea, or if you find yourself having been fooled as far into going to the tea house with them, insist on leaving as soon as you can (e.g. fake receiving an urgent phone call from your friend), and ask for the bill (as each different variety of tea you drink will doubtless add up to the final cost). ==Lodging scams== Some hotels and motels may be unscrupulous. While independent establishments may be a higher risk (there is no franchiser to whom to complain), there are cases of individually owned franchises of large companies engaging in unscrupulous practices. More rarely, the chain itself is problematic or turns a blind eye to questionable hidden charges; in one 2014 incident, the US Federal Communications Commission fined Marriott International US$600,000 for unlawful, willful jamming of client-owned Wi-Fi networks in one of its convention centres.[http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2014/db1003/DA-14-1444A1.pdf] Most hotels are honest, and you will not encounter these problems. These are the minority, but the customer should be watchful, and should be aware of what signs to look out for. It is not uncommon for a guest to check into a hotel when they are tired after many hours of travel, or to check out when they are in a hurry to catch a plane or get to another destination. At these times, a customer is unlikely to argue and therefore more likely to be suggestible or to cave. Guests in the middle of a stay are also unlikely to argue about being cheated due to fear of retaliation from management. ===Advance fee scams=== You book a room in advance, presuming that your are to pay for it on arrival. Soon after, an inquiry arrives - presumably from the hotel - asking that you pay in advance, usually by wire money transfer. You pay, you later show up to find that the hotel denies all knowledge of having requested the wire transfer and demands to be paid again... in full. A less extreme form is that even when you book the hotel in advance, the hotel may attempt to charge for more nights than originally agreed for. They may also insist on payment in cash. Odds are the hotel or middleman has breached confidential data, either through deficient security or a dishonest worker, giving a scammer the opportunity to hit travellers up for money in advance, take the cash and run. The scammer, officially, does not represent the hotel and the hotel glibly denies that it was their (or their reseller's) negligence which compromised the data; the longer they deny everything, the lower the chance of their being sued. Not only are you out the money, but some scammer likely has your home-country address and info (maybe even the payment card used to make the initial reservation) and can steal from you knowing that you are abroad and unable to do anything about a theft from your home or your payment cards until you return. In another variant, you see an attractive cottage for rent in an on-line advert, pay to reserve it in advance and then show up - luggage in hand - to see Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear seated at their breakfast table wondering why some scammer on Kijiji just rented the cottage they're living in to Goldilocks (you, the unsuspecting traveller) in an advance fee scam.<!-- http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/08/02/kijiji_vacation_rental_scam_strikes_again_at_the_same_cottage.html uses the term "Goldilocks moment" with a hot meal already cooking as the tip-off the cottage is already occupied. --> As the scammer placing the ads has no tie to the property, they conveniently are suddenly nowhere to be found and the money is gone. ===Amenity fees=== It is the norm to receive amenities already in the room at the quoted rate, regardless of whether or not they are used. But some facilities have been known to charge customers additional fees for use of certain amenities, such as a refrigerator, microwave oven, coffeemaker, iron, or safe by surprise. Often WiFi access is advertised on the website, but its high fee is not mentioned. Some will charge if it has been used; others will charge even if it has not been used. In any case, this is a way to nickel-and-dime the customer. This should be clearly advertised before the reservation has been made. Hoteliers are infamous for padding invoices with "incidentals", hidden charges for anything from [[telephone service for travel|telephone calls]] at inflated prices, to high charges for parking, to overpriced pay-per-view television programming to single servings of bottled water at a few dollars each. It is not unheard of for a hotel to charge high fees to call toll-free numbers or block services like "Canada Direct" that let you reach an operator in your home country; some even redirect the number to a competing provider who immediately asks for a credit card number. Some venues may illegally jam [[mobile telephone]] data connections to force you to use their overpriced services. Off-brand payphones (COCOTs, client-owned coin-operated telephones) can also be problematic, depending on the provider. Some do offer a legit and valuable cost savings over their incumbent rivals, but others may severely overcharge you on card-paid calls. ===Claims of damage=== At check-in, you are required to provide a credit card, and you sign a contract that you can be held accountable for any damages. You do not think anything of this. It seems like routine procedure anywhere. But long after you check out, you find your card has been heftily billed by the hotel. You contact your credit card company to dispute this, but the hotel responds by sending the credit card company a picture of supposed damage, and a supposed bill from a contractor to repair it. This could easily be fictitiously produced with today's printers, but the credit card company accepts this as valid evidence, and sides with the hotel. You are stuck to pony up the charges, plus any interest that may have accrued during the dispute period. Another variant is for the hotelier to accuse travellers of stealing towels or other small items; instead of making the accusation to the client's face, the charge is merely silently added to the credit card bill. When the traveller disputes it, the hotel backs off... only to try the same scam against subsequent travellers. ===Disposal of possessions=== You return to your motel for the final night of your stay, only to find the key will not work. You go to the office, and you've been informed you paid for one less night. You are also told the management cleaned out the room and disposed of your possessions you left behind. Management, in reality, has kept your possessions and is planning to sell those which are valuable, all while you are angry and helpless. ===Early eviction=== You have paid for a lengthy stay at a hotel, but before you have stayed many of those nights, management informs you that you are evicted for some minor offense that you did not know was wrong, did not expect to be enforced, or did not commit at all. But management is adamant and insists you must leave or you are trespassing. Management refuses to refund the remainder of your stay. It is their trick to obtain money from you without rendering services. Perhaps you may contact law enforcement about being refused the refund, but they cannot help. A remedy can be to pay one night at a time unless you know you're staying in a reputable hotel or if booked as part of a packaged deal from a reputable company. ===Fake booking site=== Online booking sites have become a common method of reserving hotels these days. Commonly known sites include hotels.com, Expedia, and CheapTickets, just to name a few. But other lesser known sites will advertise the very same hotels, and upon making the reservation, will give you everything that appears normal, including a confirmation number, and will take your money. But upon arrival, the facility will tell you they do not have a reservation made by you, and they do not do business with such a company. Your reservation will not be honored, and your money is lost. To prevent this, only book through the sites of reputable booking companies. Best practice is to type the booking company's web address directly into the browser address bar rather than following a link from another site, where the link may direct to a nefarious website. Common red flags are that you have never heard of the company before and prices lower than reputable booking companies for the same property that are too good to be true. If in doubt, you can call the facility in advance and ask if they do business with such a booking site. Another variant is the hidden middleman; you think that you've contacted the hotel but you're actually talking to a reseller who is taking a commission for themselves. For instance, +1-800-HOLIDAY (465-4329) is a major hotel chain; +1-800-H0LIDAY (405-4329) is not the hotel chain but an unaffiliated reseller. The reservations created are real, either in the original hotel or a direct competitor, but dealing with a typosquatter instead of someone advertising for business by legit and conventional means might not get the best available rate as it's one more middleman to pay. The middleman who goes broke after accepting payment but before paying the hotelier can also create a huge problem for the traveller. In one such incident, [[Canada]]'s Conquest Vacations went bankrupt in 2009, effectively leaving its travellers in [[Mexico|Mexican]] hotels physically held hostage by private security until they paid for the rooms again at a cost of thousands of dollars.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/victims-of-conquest-vacation-disaster-glad-to-be-back-in-calgary-1.801066] ===Higher rates in fine print=== A lodging establishment will advertise a low rate in large print. But most will not qualify for this rate. It may, for example, be a ''senior rate'' available only to people who are over a certain age, or may be reserved for repeat guests or other who belong to some elite group defined by the establishment. The words "per person, double occupancy" slipped into the fine print mean the actual price for one room is double what appears in the large-print advertising copy. The real rate you are required to pay is only found in fine print after digging deep into the literature. Nevertheless, travellers who just need ''a'' place to stay will cave. Another variant is for an establishment to give themselves a [[tipping|tip or gratuity]] by silently adding it to your bill without your consent. Restaurants are infamous for doing this to large groups but, unless you actually agreed to the charge in advance, its legality is questionable. Furthermore, tax law considers any "mandatory tip" as a de-facto part of the base price, which infers a hotelier or restaurateur should be paying the income and sales taxes on that money. ===Forced upgrade=== A hotel or motel plasters the city with billboards advertising "rooms from $40" or an artificially low rate for that market. The motel has one (or very few) rooms at that price, or it's only available on Wednesday nights in the dead of winter. Once that vacancy is filled, everything else is more expensive, much like a double-decker bus from Montréal to Toronto has "$1 plus 56-cent booking fee" painted on the side in huge letters, but very few actually got that rate if the bus company is still in business. Alternately, you book a hotel at the low price you find online or in a travel guide; upon your arrival, you are told that room is not available and you must pay more for a higher priced room if you wish to stay. You are left with the choice of paying for that higher priced room, or else finding another place to stay, which may be difficult if you are in an unfamiliar place. A more subtle bait-and-switch is to claim the room the traveller has requested is not cleaned or ready yet, then offer to switch them to a different class of room at a much higher price as a form of upselling. A traveller who declines the extra expense, especially if they arrived early, is left waiting for hours for the desired room. ===Luggage or documents held hostage=== A voyager notes currency, wedding rings or other valuables missing from the in-room safe and complains to management. The resort conducts an "investigation" in which they search the victim's belongings (the missing items, predictably, are not found there) and then tells them to leave everything in the room, including passports. The client is moved to another part of the resort, then accused of fabricating the original theft complaint and told they could move back to the room to get their belongings only if the original theft report is withdrawn.<!-- http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/regina-family-dream-vacation-cuba-turns-to-nightmare-1.3435425 --> ===Refund refusal=== You check into a low quality hotel and find you are unhappy with the conditions, as anyone would be. You promptly return to the office, asking for a refund. But the management refuses you the refund, and gives you the option either to stay there and tough it out, or to leave and lose your money. It is worth noting that this is considered standard practice, rather than a scam, in a number of countries, particularly with regards to walk-in (no reservation) guests. You should always ask to see the room before deciding whether or not to stay at a hotel. Plenty of bad motels run slick adverts or websites which take an outdated or very carefully selective view of a property. You are also more likely to end up with a nicer room if you check first. ===Reputational management=== Online reviews are invaluable to the traveller; a hotel with a string of dissatisfied travellers will be exposed by irate reviewers long before locals at the destination (who don't stay in the hotel) notice a new owner has let a once-respectable venue deteriorate into a transient lodger's nightmare. Unfortunately, like any powerful tool, the review website is prone to manipulation and abuse. For instance, a hotel lets cleanliness standards slip; an irate traveller posts the scathing review "Stayed in this dump once, it made me violently ill. Never again! Signed, A. Cockroach" and promptly reports the innkeeper to the local health department. The innkeeper, seeing negative reviews hurting business, jumps onto the review site themselves to give the hotel a glowing five-star review, leaves disparaging reviews for rival hotels and recruits friends, family or other travellers to do likewise. If the review site accepts paid advertising from the hotels being reviewed, the hotelier offers to buy adverts if the negative review goes away or threatens to cancel existing advertising if complaints remain online. When that fails, a weasel-worded but official-looking letter threatening that the innkeeper "may consider litigation for defamation" may be trivially purchased from unethical lawyers who neglect to ask whether the health inspector actually did just leave the hotel in shocked disgust. While threatened lawsuits typically never materialize, upstream Internet providers often cave to these demands (removing legitimate, valuable information) to avoid costly fees for counsel to reply to spurious claims - an expense which cuts deeply into their profit. Conversely, a bad client could (and occasionally does) abuse an otherwise-good system to harm a blameless innkeeper. The client checks in, invites twenty drunken buddies for a party at the hotel room; neighboring guests complain to the innkeeper, who ejects the drunken revelers or asks a police officer to do so. The next day, the innkeeper finds a scathingly negative, drunken online review of what other travellers welcomed as a fine, quiet hotel. No surprise, but whom is the next voyager reading this mixed bag of reviews to believe? In a few instances, innkeepers have tried to slip conditions into the fine print claiming that the traveller "agrees" to pay some inflated penalty if they (or, for wedding parties, anyone in the group) leaves a negative review of the hotel. When these practices are exposed, they typically do more damage to the hotel's reputation than if they were never tried. ===Early or no-reservation arrivals=== If you arrive very early in the morning, e.g. 2 am, at your hotel..the check-in time is 12:00 noon...so your choices are to do something until noon....or the hotel will rent you a very expensive room for that night...If you arrive at two in the morning you must book your room for the night before..this way they cannot try to upgrade you and overcharge you for that early morning arrival. A guest without a reservation is also prone to be charged the '''rack rate''', innkeeper speak for the worst price in the hotel. Hotels initially quote an inflated price (much like factories list an inflated MSRP for goods, from which retailers "mark down" to the real price), assuming that as much as 15% may go to travel agent commissions or middlemen. They then claim to be offering a 10% discount for online bookings, or for automobile association members, or retired persons, or corporate clients or a long list of groups - so that the inflated manufacturer's suggested retail price is only paid by an unfortunate few. If you have a mobile [[Internet access|Internet]] device with you, check whether the price you're being quoted at the front desk is actually higher than the price on the inn's website - you might be in for a sticker shock. In some jurisdictions, a regulation compels the hotelier to post a standard set of rack rates in the room, in the provincial/state travel guide or some conspicuous place and is (with rare exceptions) legally prohibited from charging more than this posted price - although they may charge less. ===Water not safe to drink=== Many hotels in foreign countries often toured by westerners will leave signs in the rooms stating the water is not safe for drinking, and that drinking water must be purchased from the front desk or a minibar, often for sky high prices. In many of these countries, water is perfectly safe for consumption by visitors, and the hotel will tell you this in order to sell you bottled water. In some cases, they will give you the water bottles, implying they are free, but then add it on as a hidden charge later. To be on the safe side buy bottled water in supermarkets. To know whether or not the tap water is safe to drink somewhere, do your own independent research, and don't rely on the hotel to provide you with this info. General information on water in several countries is provided on the Wikivoyage article about [[water]] as well as the drink section of the individual country or region articles. ==Dating scams== This section uses "he" for the victim and "she" for the scammer since travellers are most likely to see such scams being used against foreign men pursuing women in low-income countries, but the scams are possible for any combination of genders and in any location. A basic rule, good against most scams, is '''if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't real'''. One example is the hot young girl who seems remarkably interested in a much older man. This might be genuine since some girls do prefer older men for various reasons; in particular, especially in low-income countries, honest women may want a rich husband or a sugar daddy and may think an older fellow is a better prospect. On the other hand, it is a common setup for some of the scams mentioned below, and if she is really young it can also set you up for blackmail. ===Online=== It is fairly common for travellers to use Internet dating sites to meet locals of whatever gender, age group and type they are interested in. This can be a very rewarding endeavor; most of the people on such sites are genuine and some are very nice indeed. However, there are also scammers of various sorts. The basic rule is '''do not trust what you see online'''; you do not actually know until you meet the person. The photo may show a remarkably hot lass and the online conversation indicate that she is interesting and quite interested in you. However neither the photo nor the conversation is necessarily genuine; for all you know "she" is using someone else's photo and your conversation partner is not the hottie you see but a professional scammer who is busy stringing along you and a dozen more, and who could be any age and gender. Among the scams this can lead to are: * She'd love to meet you but is in another city; can you send her the fare? : Of course you have no guarantee she won't just pocket the money. * She has some complex sob story &mdash; lost her job and cannot pay the rent, grandma is sick, ... Can you help, darling? The rule here is '''do not send money''' to someone you don't actually know. Another rule is '''do not reveal too much'''. Suppose you give a lass your online video chat ID. Then she suggests some sexy play on the webcam. After that she has a video of you stark naked and/or masturbating; she threatens to send it to all your Facebook friends unless you pay a substantial sum. This is often reported by Western men using dating sites for Southeast Asia. A particularly insidious variant of the same scam starts with a "show me your tits" request to a teenage girl, then tries to blackmail her into sex; this has ended in suicide in some cases. ===In person=== In a few scams, the person exists and is actually willing to meet, but their interest in you is driven only by money. They may even be already married... to another. One variant is the "pro-dater"; she exists and wants a date with you, in her country, but she will need a translator for the day (which you pay for), a taxi and driver for the day (which you pay for), very expensive dinners in obscure restaurants which aren't where the locals dine (which you pay for), expensive jewelry, electronics or trinkets (which you obligingly pay for) and the list goes on. The vendors of these items are in on the scheme and there are various kickbacks; the trinkets are returned to the store as soon as you leave. The next rich foreigner arrives and the cycle begins anew. A girl may also say something like "My friend has never had a foreign guy and she's curious. Would you like to do her too?". This is almost irresistible to some men, but it might be a setup for blackmail if one takes photos of you with the other, or the plan may be for one girl to get you out of your clothes and keep you occupied while the other goes through your pockets. If this sort of thing appeals to you, you would likely be better off just hiring a prostitute or three. Another variant is the "sanky-panky", a local male who tries to seduce the presumably wealthy female traveller by preying on emotional or romantic vulnerability. The term is used mainly in the Caribbean region, but the phenomenon is common elsewhere as well. An overweight or over-40 lady is often seen as an easy target. Instead of outright soliciting money for sex, the scammer creates a pseudo-relationship which can be continued when the guest returns home. They ask for money wire transfers using elaborate stories of need or seek a marriage visa to the tourist's native country; once they have what they want, the wealthy foreigner is jilted. As these operators repeatedly perpetrate the same scam on multiple foreign visitors and may have other lovers as well, the health risk of any unsafe sexual relationship in this context is high. == Connection scams == Many hacks/scams are possible against travellers' laptop computers or against mobile phones, especially smartphones. The simplest threat is that attackers may steal your bank access/card information and empty your account. There are other threats: attackers may grab contact information and possibly passwords for use in identity theft scams, credit card data can let them run up large bills on your account, business data may be stolen, and some types of personal information can be used in blackmail. '''Before travelling''', give your machine a tune-up; update the operating system, applications and anti-virus to block as many threats as possible. This does not give complete protection, but it will block many of the most common hacks. Also consider giving your machines a thorough cleaning, getting rid of non-essential or confidential data. === WiFi === The main threats against WiFi connections are: * '''Obsolete WiFi security'''. The original standard for securing WiFi links, '''WEP''', was horribly badly designed but quite widely deployed. It '''should never be trusted''' at all since it is entirely straightforward for anyone else with a laptop within range to very quickly break WEP and read all traffic between you and the wireless hub. Unfortunately, this is the only standard older WiFi access points support, so it may be all that is available in some places. * WEP was replaced with WPA, and the current (2015) standard is '''WPA-2'''. There are published attacks against those, but they are certainly far stronger than WEP and '''should be used whenever possible'''. If you expect attacks from a major government or other highly sophisticated hackers, WPA should be considered risky, but it will at the very least stop most amateur attackers. * '''Attacks from the WiFi access point'''. If an enemy controls the access point, then WPA gives no security; the connection is encrypted but he or she can read everything after it is decrypted. Be careful of free WiFi connections in airports, hotel receptions and coffee shops; some may be monitored. The same sort of attack works against '''wired connections'''. If you plug your laptop into a hotel ethernet, then whoever controls that network's firewall can monitor you; if you use a machine in an Internet cafė, then either that machine or the firewall can monitor you. Using encrypted connections (http'''s''' instead of plain http for the web) will block nearly all attacks from a firewall or access point; see [[#Secure HTTP]] below. Beware that there is basically '''no defense against an attacker who controls the machine''' you are working on, and unscrupulous Internet cafe operators have been known to steal credentials when customers do Internet banking or make credit card purchases from their machines. Protecting ''the connection'' with https does exactly zero good against this since the attacker is ''on the machine''. === Phones === Everything above about WiFi connections applies to phones which use those. There are also a number of phone-specific attacks, discussed here. * A simple attack that works surprisingly well uses a '''USB charging point'''. You plug in the phone to charge it but if the phone is set to expose its memory over USB &mdash; as many phones are for convenient transfers to a computer, and some are by default unless you have disabled the feature &mdash; then the charging device can read all your contacts, music and other stored information. * Cell phones are inherently usable as '''tracking''' devices. Some have GPS which gives precise positioning, and even without that an approximate position can be calculated from data about which cell towers they can see. Both snoopy governments and companies like Apple have been accused of misusing such data. * Devices called Stingrays, bogus cell towers for intercepting phone calls, are widely deployed by American and likely other police forces. In a country like China, they may be unnecessary since the government can just access the real cell towers at will. * In most cases, '''phone encryption cannot be trusted''' if you need real privacy. ** For one thing, it is generally not end-to-end; only part of the connection, such as handset to cell tower, is encrypted so a snoop with access to other parts of the phone network can wiretap you. Edward Snowden revealed the extent to which the US government does this; that was horrifying enough, but more authoritarian governments are almost certainly much worse. ** For another, at least some of the encryption methods used, especially in older standards like the original GSM, are very weak. There are companies like [https://silentcircle.com/ Silent Circle] who offer credible secure phones using strong end-to-end encryption, but of course these are premium priced. === Secure HTTP === HTTP is the main protocol used for the web; '''secure HTTP''' adds encryption to it. Some browsers show a lock icon to indicate that it is in play, or you can look for '''https''' in the URL, instead of just "http". The protocol that originally introduced the feature was '''SSL''', but the name was later changed to '''TLS'''. The current standard, as of mid-2015 is TLS 3.0. More-or-less all banking and e-commerce sites use TLS for sensitive information, and almost any web site where you need to login will protect the name and password information with TLS. You should quickly '''run away''' from any site that does not implement these basic precautions. Web email providers can use TLS for the entire session so that everything passing between your machine and the server is encrypted; this blocks any snoop between the two, such as a subverted WiFi access point or China's Great Firewall. For some providers, such as Gmail, this is the default while for others it is an optional feature that users should enable via the menus. If your provider does not support this at all, complain loudly or switch providers. EFF (an electronic civil rights group) have a project called [https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere HTTPS Everywhere], an extension to Chrome, Opera or Firefox browsers which makes them try secure HTTP before regular HTTP on every server; you automatically get an encrypted connection to any server that supports it. This not only makes you more secure; it also means many connections are encrypted so government programs that scoop up huge amounts of Internet traffic are seriously impeded. Arguably, '''everyone should install this''', and users with browsers that do not support it should change browsers. There are attacks against https, but they require considerable skill and resources. If serious attackers &mdash; an intelligence agency, major police force, big corporation, mafia, Anonymous, ... &mdash; are expected, then https cannot be trusted. However, for most travellers (except perhaps in places like [[China]] with remarkably snoopy governments) it can be considered safe enough. One problem with TLS is that it relies on a complex mechanism using X.509 certificates to make sure you are talking to the right server; these are issued by '''certificate authorities''' or CAs. The main problem with this is that a typical browser trusts over a hundred CAs, some of which will happily sell certs to anyone with cash while others are controlled by untrustworthy governments. Bogus certificates can be used to bypass security; this was done by some governments during the Arab Spring troubles and is routinely used by companies to monitor employees. Some CAs will happily sell such certificates. Another problem is '''downgrade attacks'''; the server and the client negotiate what protocol versions and what encryption will be used. It is sometimes possible for an attacker to trick them into using obsolete versions with vulnerabilities. The defense is to '''disable obsolete versions''' in your browser configuration. In particular, everyone should '''disable all SSL versions'''; ideally you would disable TLS 1 and 2 as well, but not all servers support 3.0. ==See also== * [[Crime]] and [[theft]] * [[Authority trouble]] [[Wikipedia:List of confidence tricks]] {{PartOfTopic|Crime}} {{usabletopic}} r3kjmjruatk7238m7zs7fjb3oufe86u 0 136936 2966738 2966734 2016-04-02T02:33:45Z K7L 2105 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Handcuffs banner.jpg}} : ''This article describes how a traveller can avoid being a victim of crime. See [[Wikivoyage:Illegal activities policy]] for guidelines how to write about crimes that a traveller might commit. See [[authority trouble]] and [[diplomatic missions|diplomacy]] for how to handle being accused of crimes while abroad.'' In most populated areas, visitors risk becoming the victim of '''crime'''. Travellers pose a high risk for [[theft]] and other property crime, since criminals exploit their ignorance, confusion, and need to bring valuables. ==Types of crime== * '''[[Pickpockets]]''' often target travellers. * '''[[Common scams]]'''; scams and confidence tricks can be very elaborate. In some cases, they are legal by the letter of the law. * '''Robbery''' can be a traumatic experience. * '''Burglary''' and '''[[theft]]''' may take place at the hotel room, or wherever the traveller [[sleep]]s. * '''Molestation''' might happen in bars, or in crowded places; see [[Urban rail#Molestation]]. * '''Physical violence''' may be directed against '''[[LGBT travel]]lers''' in some regions. Though most victims of street violence are young men, [[women travellers|women]] are at higher risk for certain crimes, from purse snatching to sexual assault. * '''Vandalism''' might damage vehicles or other property. == General precautions == Several bits of common sense may help you stay out of trouble: ===Before=== * Research into your destination, its general layout, and crime risks typical to the destinations. * Get information about ethnic and racial conflicts at your destination. Ethnic tension, racism and cultural clashes in general can provoke brawls, vandalism or other crime. In high-tension areas (such as [[war zone safety|war zones]]) or places with recent ethnic violence, locals might view strangers with suspicion; visitors can become victims just for being perceived to belong to, or fraternize with, an "enemy" ethnic group. * Some destinations are infamous for hate crimes against homosexuals, transgender people, or any person perceived to belong to a sexual minority. See also [[LGBT travel]]. * Don't carry unnecessary amounts of cash or expensive items. If you travel to high-risk areas, leave expensive watches and jewelry back home, and only bring electronic equipment which you can afford to lose. * If you have travelling companions, keep each other informed of your plans. ===On site=== * Follow headline news to get informed about general events at your destination. * In high-risk areas, try not to expose yourself as a visitor. Lose the string of cameras around your neck, dress as the locals do, without typical "tourist" accessories, such as souvenir shirts, system cameras, maps or backpacks. Not only does this reduce crime risk; it also makes fraternization with locals easier. * A car with foreign license plates, [[rental car]] logos, loads of baggage, or other signs that it is not driven by locals, might attract criminals. * [[Alcoholic beverages|Alcohol]] and other drugs affect your judgment, and should be indulged in only among people you have good reason to trust. ===Warning signs=== * Some high-risk places are [[travel in developing countries|low-income countries]], low-income neighbourhoods, touristed areas, transportation hubs (rail stations, airports, etc) and [[nightlife]] districts. * Avoid anyone [[begging]], particularly if they're using children to beg on their behalf. * Being in any situation where you are among a group of strangers who all know one another but not you gives them a great deal of power over you. * Be wary of attractive-looking strangers trying to raise your sexual emotions; including but not limited to strippers or prostitutes. * Events such as festivals, [[sport]] or street entertainment are hotspots for pickpocketing and brawls. * Nightfall; though city streets are usually well-lit at night, the absence of honest witnesses and security personnel increases the risk of crime. Office districts might get deserted as early as 5&nbsp;PM. ===Reaction=== * You are not required to be polite or friendly to anyone who refuses to leave you alone when you request it. * Nor are you required to answer getting-to-know-you questions from random people. These may just be friendly locals, but they might also be scammers looking for information useful to them. * Use local language to shout out words such as ''"help!"'' or ''"thief!"'' ==See also== * [[Alcoholic beverages]] make people more violent, and easier targets for criminals. * [[Begging]] might be criminalized in itself, or organized in illegal manner * [[Gambling]] might be illegal in itself; however, legal gambling venues might attract crime * [[Knives]] * [[Travel insurance]] * [[War zone safety]] {{PartOfTopic|Stay safe}} {{outlinetopic}} neug11l5ncqt90k7xj8i9u6kheo0r68 0 8988 366815 366814 2011-01-14T02:11:05Z Inas 1816 Redirecting to [[Danube]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Danube]] taejovauqfkanmwbg2dw1e1bb6ooei5 0 9277 2954990 2954637 2016-03-10T14:12:36Z Gobbler 266 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner| Delphe banner Temple Appollon.jpg|caption=The Temple of Apollo at Delphi|unesco=yes}} [[File:TempleAtDelphi2015.JPG|thumb|400px|The Tholos at the base of Mount Parnassus, Delphi]] The archaeological site of '''Delphi''' is an [[UNESCO World Heritage site]] [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/393/] near the modern village of the same name in [[Greece]]. In ancient times it was the site of the most important oracle of the god Apollo. Delphi was revered throughout the Greek world as the site of the ομφαλός (omphalos) stone, the centre of the universe. In the inner ἑστία (hestia), or hearth, of the Temple of Delphic Apollo, an άσβεστος φλόγα (eternal flame) burned. After the battle of Plataea, the Greek cities extinguished their fires and brought new fire from the hearth of Greece, at Delphi; in the foundation stories of several Greek colonies, the founding colonists were first dedicated at Delphi. ==Get in== ===From Athens=== There are several companies offering day trips from [[Athens]] to Delphi, prices varying from €80 to €100. To save money, you can easily organise your own day trip utilising Athens long distance buses. The journey takes about 3 hours. One-way fare: €15,10 (return ticket also available). Seats are numbered. Buses leave several times a day from Bus Terminal B. Finding this terminal is a bit tricky, as it is not on a main road and local buses do not stop there. You can take a bus to Liosion Street and get out around number 260. Then walk to parallel street Agiou Dimitriou Oplon. Use ''Google Maps Public Transport'' to find buses to 260 Liosion St. It is recommended to buy bus (return) tickets to Delphi the day in advance, so you are sure they are not sold out and that you can find the bus terminal on time. Daily times to Delphi from Athens are: 07:30, 10:30, 13:00, 15:30, 17:30, 20:00<br /> Return: 05:30, 09:00 ('''not''' on Sunday), 11:00, 16:00, 18:00<br /> For bus schedule see [http://ktel-fokidas.gr/index.php/en/summer-delfoi/summer-delfoi-athina], times may change. ==Get around== Delphi is small enough that walking is really the only means of transportation required. The museum and archaeological site are both in walking distance from the town. Taxis however are readily available. ==See== [[Image:Temple_of_Apollo.jpg|thumb|Temple of Apollo in Delphi]] * {{see | name=Museum | alt= | url=http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2507 | email=iepka@culture.gr | address= | lat=38.48024| long=22.49969 | directions= | phone=+30 22650 82313 | tollfree= | fax=+30 22650 82966 | hours=08:00 - 15:00 (summer 20:00) | price=6 Euro, 3 Euro kids | content=Delphi is all about the hellenic culture and the remaining ruins. The downside are the opening hours of the Sanctuaries. Only during the summer heat, the place is open until 20:00. Better arrive early or stay the night before in a place nearby. From 10:00 the sanctuaries is full with classes and package tourists. }} * {{see | name=Ancient Theater | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=38.48255| long=22.50046 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-09 | content= }} * {{see | name=Temple of Apollo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=38.48229| long=22.50118 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-09 | content= }} * {{see | name=Delphi Stadium | alt= | url= | email=| address= | lat=38.48246 | long=22.49766 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-09 | content= }} * {{see | name=Sanctuary of Athena with the Tholos | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=38.48015 | long=22.50791 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-09 | content= }} * ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== Most hotels in Delphi are a bit run down as most guests only stay for one night before they visit the archeological sites. Package tourists are the main source of income and prices start at 20 Euros per night. Most mid-range hotels charge 50-70 Euros per night for a double room. Check if internet and/or breakfast is included. Hotels are booked well during the weekend and at public holidays (e.g. Easter). Arachova and Galaxidi are under 30 minutes away and good value options to avoid the package tourists. *{{sleep | name=Fedriades Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.fedriades.gr | email= | address=46 V.Pavlou & Friderikis str., Delphi | lat=38.47887 | long=22.49375 | directions= | phone=+30 22650 82370 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Fedriades Delphi Hotel a few of the rooms overlook the Corinthian Gulf and the olive groves of Itea }} *{{sleep | name=Orfeas Hotel | url= | email= | address=35 Iphigenias Singrou St. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 2265 082077 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=20 Euros | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content= Budget hotel just up the hill from the main town. Clean rooms, with doubles available to single travellers for 20 Euros, with bathroom. No wireless, breakfast available for extra. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Leto | url=http://www.leto-delphi.gr | email= | address=15 Apollonos str., 33 054 Delphi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 22650 82302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=12.00 | checkout=11.00 | content=800 meters from the archaeological site. It's a modern hotel with a view of the city of Itea and the Corinthian gulf. }} * {{sleep | name=Pithos Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= 40A Delphi 33054 Fokida | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 22650 82850 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=45€ | content= }} ==Go next== [[Image:Delphi_Countryside.jpg|thumb|Delphi Countryside]] * Visit the nearby Arachova villages and also [[Parnassos]] Mountain during the winter season for skiing. If you have your own car drive up to [[Galaxidi]], a seaside traditional Greek town about 40 minutes away. * The [[world heritage list]]ed '''Hosios Loukas monastery''', about 20km southeast near the town of Distomo. {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Phocis}} [[Wikipedia:Delphi]] {{geo|38.483333333333|22.5}} aom3j9hvnu35yvrmtlkg6b6eb113sra 0 9367 2958803 2956615 2016-03-16T16:25:14Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Counties */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|JoshuaTreeNationalPark-c2.jpg|pgname=California Desert}} The '''California Desert''' is composed of [[California|California's]] entire southeast corner and offers excellent opportunities for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. ==Counties== * [[Imperial County]] * [[Inyo County]] * [[Kern County]] * [[Riverside County]] * [[San Bernardino County]] ==Cities== * '''[[Baker (California)|Baker]]'''. Baker is the only significant town on I-15 in the remote desert stretch between Barstow and the Nevada border and, as a result, is frequented by travelers on their way to [[Las Vegas]]. It offers food, fuel and lodging, is home to the world's tallest thermometer, and is the starting point for those journeying north to Death Valley. * '''[[Barstow]]'''. Barstow is a city that lies at the junction of I-15 and I-40, with the former [[Route 66]] also passing through town. It offers visitors several historic and natural attractions ranging from the 200,000 year old Calico early man site to the Western America Railroad museum. * '''[[Bombay Beach]]'''. A small town on the east shore of the [[Salton Sea]]. * '''[[Indio]]''' * '''[[Palm Desert]]''' * '''[[Palm Springs]]'''. A desert resort oasis that serves as a vacation getaway to guests from around the world and a playground for [[Los Angeles]] and other Southern Californians. * '''[[Twentynine Palms]]'''. A small town north of [[Joshua Tree National Park]] that caters to park visitors. * '''[[El Centro]]''', county seat of [[Imperial County]] * '''[[Calexico]]''' ==Other destinations== * '''[[Anza-Borrego]]''' Desert State Park * '''[[Death Valley National Park]]''' – Mother Earth in the raw * '''[[Joshua Tree National Park]]''' – Many well developed campsites and great rock climbing * '''[[Mojave Desert]]''' * '''[[Mojave National Preserve]]''' – 1.6 million acres of mountains, jumble rocks, desert washes, and dry lakes * '''[[Salton Sea]]''' – boating in the desert ==Understand== For many travelers the [[California]] desert is merely experienced on the other side of their car windows on their way to more popular destinations. However, for the adventurous few that take an exit and their supplies, the rewards are unforgettable. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[Ontario (California)|Ontario]] airport has a good variety of short haul flights as well as a limited number of long distance options. If you are arriving from outside California [[Los Angeles International airport]] ({{IATA|LAX}}) might be more convenient. ===By train=== cities such as Riverside are linked to the Los Angeles commuter railway system ===By car=== the whole area is served by excellent though frequently congested roads ==Get around== Regular bus service to and between major cities including [[Barstow]], [[Indio]] and [[Palm Springs]] is available through the [http://www.greyhound.com/ Greyhound] bus service. However, the full glory of this region is very difficult to access without '''a vehicle'''. Many of the parks in the region have paved roads and developed campsites. However the complete experience can not be had without a bit of exploration on the dirt roads and an inspiring piece of dirt to set up camp – see [[California desert camping]]. Believe it or not, even a compact car will survive valiantly on many of the well graded roads in the region although a high clearance vehicle is recommended for full access. ==See== Many extremely exotic forms of wildlife and plant life can be found in any desert. Many cacti will not grow anywhere else except for a desert, and as such, the desert is an ideal destination for seeing these plants. Many species of unique birds (certain owls and others) and arachnids (Tarantulas, scorpions, mites) call this place home. There are also, strangely, reptiles and amphibians, which usually require water to survive. Some deserts also feature natural rock formations and sand dunes, both of which are quite beautiful. However, reaching them can be an issue if you're not properly equipped. ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== The desert can be a brutal and unforgiving place. Even if you're planning to just pass through, you should be prepared to be fully self-reliant and follow these minimum guidelines. Additional safety guidelines should be adhered to if you are planning to go [[California desert camping|camping]]. *Hydration ** Drink even when you do not feel thirsty. ** When hiking, carry a gallon of water for each day plus extra in case of an emergency. ** Store extra water in your car. ** Carry water even if you are only planning to explore a short distance from your car. *Dress for Success ** Wear a hat with a brim (a cowboy hat or sombrero would be a good idea) and light-colored, lightweight clothes. ** Pack warm, wind-proof clothes in case the wind picks up or the weather cools. ** Wear sunglasses and good sunblock. *Carry a Flare & a Spare ** Ensure that your car is in good working order – service stations are few and far between. ** Carry a spare, a jack, and some flares. **'Fix-a-Flat' can be a lifesaver along with jumper cables. ** Do not leave your car unless you are certain that help is close by. *Watch for Flash Floods **It may seem ironic, but rain in the desert can be a real danger. Many roads in the desert southwest cross dry washes that can turn into raging torrents from rain falling over a mountain range fifty miles away. These flash floods can easily carry away you or your vehicle. If you see a sign that says "Do not cross when flooded" obey it! Flash flooding usually occurs during afternoon "monsoon" events from July through October. *Misc. **Gas: when the sign says "Next gas 50 miles," you better know you've got enough to make it before you pass the pumps! Never go lower than a quarter tank. You could also keep a completely full tank and carry some in a hand container. **First Aid Kit: Always carry a first aid kit that includes tweezers, antiseptic ointment or spray, band-aids, and aloe vera in case you meet any desert wildlife (snakes, spiders, bees, cacti) or get sunburned. *Remember: A desert area that is infrequently visited by people will have more wildlife in it; always stay on the trail and in areas designated for human use. ==Go next== {{outlineregion}} {{related|California desert camping}} {{isPartOf|California}} [[wikipedia:Deserts of California]] lwr0ewvcx98d9tmew6k6mkqguwvzj72 0 9382 2402035 2306591 2013-09-03T14:00:41Z Texugo 109373 /* Go next */add geo tag using [[Project:AWB|AWB]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Detian''' (德天; ''Détiān'') is a city in [[Central Guangxi]], [[China]]. ==Understand== Detian and neighboring Shuolong are both villages through which one must pass to get to the Detian Waterfall (pronounced deh-tyan poo-boo). ==Get in== During high season there is at least one bus that goes straight from [[Nanning]] to Detian. 8:30AM from Langdong bus terminal on Minzu Dadao, &yen;50. During low season there are buses going from Nanning to Daxin on a semi-regular basis. In Daxin there is a single bus from the bus station that goes to Detian at around 11:20AM, though again, only during high season. During low season inquire at your hotel how to get to the waterfall. If you can manage to tell them that there is no bus from the bus station they will direct you to where 12-person vans regularly depart for Xialei (&yen;12). If you tell them that you are going to Detian they will drop you off in Shuolong. From here you can easily find a smaller 6-person van that will take you the rest of the day (&yen;3 though they may try to convince you to pay more if they are having trouble finding additional passengers). ==Get around== Because the area around the waterfall is so small, you'll easily see the ticket office opposite the base of an uphill road that will take you to the main gate to the Detian Waterfall. ==See== * {{see | name=Detian Scenic Zone | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=&yen;80 | content=At 200 meters wide with a 75 meter drop, the Detian waterfall, located primarily on the Chinese side of the Sino-Vietnamese border, is definitely the highlight of the Detian Scenic Zone, as well as being the second largest waterfall along a national border. Because the amount of water cascading down the waterfall differs with each season, the waterfall will change appearance from a raging torrent to a peaceful splash, the upside being that the waterfall is worth visiting year-round. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Detian Waterfall | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Scenic spots are littered around the road besides the waterfall permitting several different angles from which to capture the falls. The scenic route takes one up right besides the waterfall to each of its several different levels. At its base there are several rafts that during high season will take one a few meters out for a close-up shot of the waterfall, though for a rather steep &yen;20 fee. Climbing the path besides the Falls is supposed to be especially relaxing do to the high concentration of negative ions in the air. A tiny Buddhist shrine at the top of the Falls completes the image of tranquility. }} * {{do | name=Cannon Mountain | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=on route to the 53 Boundary Marker | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A steep ascent to Cannon Mountain. The path leads up to a vantage point on which the Chinese deployed several cannons to oversea the Vietnamese border. A sign at the base warns travelers with heart conditions or acrophobia not to attempt the one and a half hour climb, a warning that should be taken quite seriously. The path upwards is overgrown in many parts with local vegetation including thorn bushes. The stairs themselves are uneven and in many places no wider than the rung of a ladder. Numerous excellent vantage points for photographs can be taken after only 30 minutes of climbing. You have been warned. }} * {{do | name=53 Boundary Marker | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Those hoping to visit the boundary between Vietnam and China and take a quick photo of themselves tiptoeing into Vietnam may be disappointed to notice a security guard whizzing by them on a local three-wheeler as they near the marker. Photographs are allowed (though the guard himself doesn't seem to enjoy being photographed) but crossing is strictly prohibited. For those determined to get their "Straddling the national boundary" photograph consider taking your pictures of the stone marker, then beginning the ascent to Cannon Mountain and returning after about 30 minutes to see if the guard is still there. Obviously actually crossing the border with the intent of entering Vietnam should be avoided, as attested to by the large warning sign listing the various monetary penalties for disrespecting proper immigration channels. The stone itself is written in Chinese and French and stands a few feet high. }} ==Buy== Most of the souvenirs on sale will be available in any Chinese tourist spot. The exception may be the selection of perfumes, (although several tour guides advice to do not buy take perfumes as they could have undesired effects on the skin. The price of the perfumes can be bargained until &yen;20 for two perfumes). ==Eat== The Detian Scenic Area has a restaurant but travelers are advised to simply pack a lunch. ==Sleep== Detian has a few hotels for visitors that advertise themselves as three-star including the Suo Long Hotel, Mountain Retreat, and the Detian Hotel. ==Go next== Catch a small van back to [[Shuolong]] and from there find a larger van back to [[Daxin]]. Apparently it becomes more difficult to find a ride back to Daxin the later in the day it becomes. {{IsPartOf|Central Guangxi}} [[Wikipedia:Detian Falls]] {{outlinecity}} {{geo|22.856388888889|106.72194444444}} 0jzb662s09pr72mn78dhi3memhagizf 0 9572 2967287 2960202 2016-04-03T23:44:03Z Wieralee 197520 ([[c:GR|GR]]) [[c:COM:FR|File renamed]]: [[File:Sleeping Beauty Castle Disneyworld Anaheim 2013.jpg]] → [[File:Sleeping Beauty Castle Disneyland Anaheim 2013.jpg]] [[c:COM:FR#reasons|File renaming criterion #3]]: To correct obvious errors in file nam... wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disneyland hub banner.jpg|caption=The Happiest Place on Earth}} :''For other Disney parks see [[Walt Disney World]] (in [[Orlando]], [[Florida]]), [[Hong Kong#Theme parks|Hong Kong Disneyland]], [[Disneyland Resort Paris]] and [[Tokyo Disney Resort]]''. The '''[http://www.disneyland.com/ Disneyland Resort]''' is located in [[Anaheim]], [[California]]. It is home to the original Disneyland Park, which opened on July 18, 1955, a favorite among visitors to [[Southern California]] from all over the world for well over half a century. It was joined in 2001 by a sister park, Disney California Adventure, which is a stylized recreation and celebration of California's rich history and culture. ==Understand== {{infobox|Never completed|Walt Disney himself once said, "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." True to Walt's vision, the Disneyland of today is very different from the way it was half a century ago. To revisit the Disneyland of the past, visit '''[http://www.yesterland.com Yesterland]'''.}} :''"To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideas, dreams and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world."'' <small> &mdash; Walt Disney, July 17, 1955</small> :''"To all who believe in the power of dreams, welcome. Disney's California Adventure opens its golden gates to you. Here we pay tribute to the dreamers of the past, the native people, explorers, immigrants, aviators, entrepreneurs and entertainers who built the Golden State. And we salute a new generation of dreamers who are creating the wonders of tomorrow, from the silver screen to the computer screen, from the fertile farmlands to the far reaches of space. Disney's California Adventure celebrates the richness and the diversity of California, its land, its people, its spirit and, above all, the dreams that it continues to inspire."'' <small> &mdash; Michael Eisner, February 8, 2001</small> [[File:Sleeping Beauty Castle Disneyland Anaheim 2013.jpg|thumb|350px|Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland]] The Disneyland Resort is divided into two separate theme parks, three hotels, and a shopping and entertainment district. The first park is the original Disney theme park '''Disneyland''', which opened on July 18, 1955. Its sister park '''Disney California Adventure''', which opened in February 2001, is located across the entry plaza on the former site of Disneyland's parking lot. Both parks are divided into "lands", or themes. At the western end of the entry plaza is '''Downtown Disney''', the shopping and entertainment district. The three hotels are located at the west end of Downtown Disney. There is one main difference between the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, and that is in Anaheim, there are many non-Disney hotels, restaurants and shops just a short distance from the park's main entrance. Disneyland's rides are generally considered classic well-themed dark rides (e.g. Pirates of the Caribbean) with the occasional thrill ride (e.g. Space Mountain), while California Adventure's rides are more thrill-oriented (e.g. California Screamin') with some family-style rides (e.g. Soarin' Over California). The Cast Members (employees) in all sections of the park are widely known to be very friendly and helpful. The attention to detail throughout the parks is extraordinary; however, most Cast Members will not know the history behind the details. The two biggest problems with the Disneyland Resort as a whole are crowds and price. However with careful planning, both can be minimized. Disneyland is one of the most visited theme parks in the world (with 16.7 million visits in 2014, based on the TEA/AECOM figures, behind only [[Walt Disney World/Magic Kingdom|Magic Kingdom]] at [[Walt Disney World]] and [[Tokyo Disneyland]]), so the parks can be pretty crowded, especially during the weekends, summer, and winter holidays, which leads to long lines for the most popular attractions. However, if you visit in the late winter or early spring, off-season lines can be short, especially during the weekdays. Disney California Adventure has fewer attractions but still has long lines, although not as long as Disneyland's attractions. Eating outside the parks is quite possible due to the close vicinity of several restaurants to the park and the benefit of hand-stamp and re-entry. Stick to just snacks and maybe one meal in the park, and you can save some cash. ==Get in== [[File:Disneyland overview map.PNG|thumb|350px|Map of the Disneyland Resort Complex]] ===By plane=== Disneyland is within driving distance of a number of [[Southern California]] airports. Regardless of which airport you land at, it is always a good idea to consider available alternative forms of transportation before deciding to rent a car. Airport shuttles and public transit are an ideal option, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area. While LAX is the obvious choice and the most popular, there are a few other options which are calmer and sometimes even make for an easier arrival. '''[http://www.ocair.com/ John Wayne Orange County Airport]''' ({{IATA|SNA}}) in [[Santa Ana (California)|Santa Ana]] is one of the two closest airports to Anaheim. The '''[http://graylineanaheim.com/docs/DRE%20Brochure.pdf Disneyland Resort Express]''', operated by Gray Line, provides direct bus service to the Disneyland Resort from here. '''[http://www.lgb.org/ Long Beach Airport]''' ({{IATA|LGB}}) in [[Long Beach]] is the same distance as John Wayne, about 14 miles from the Resort, and is the smallest (i.e. easiest to deal with) in the [[Los Angeles]] area. Depending on where you are flying from it's one of the easiest ways to get to Disneyland. Although there is no direct bus service from the airport to the resort, it may be less expensive to rent a car if you're traveling with a group anyway. Interestingly, if you take the main exit from the airport, which is East Wardlow Road, eventually it becomes Ball Road, which runs directly across the north edge of Disneyland itself. Low-cost carrier '''[http://www.jetblue.com/ JetBlue]''' is the primary carrier at Long Beach. '''[[Los Angeles International Airport]]''' ({{IATA|LAX}}) is the largest airport in the area. The Disneyland Resort Express is also available here as well. Most visitors, especially those from overseas, arriving for a visit to Disneyland or to the greater Los Angeles area tend to arrive here. '''[http://www.lawa.org/welcomeONT.aspx LA/Ontario International Airport]''' ({{IATA|ONT}}) in [[Ontario (California)|Ontario]] in the [[Inland Empire]] is within close distance of Disneyland; take I-10 (San Bernardino Freeway) west and exit into California State Route 57 (Orange Freeway) south, which leads directly into Anaheim. Then take either the Ball Road or Katella Avenue exit (3 and 2 respectively) and travel west. '''[http://www.burbankairport.com/ Bob Hope Airport]''' ({{IATA|BUR}}) in [[Burbank]] is the only Los Angeles-area airport that is directly served by Amtrak and Metrolink rail service. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner directly connects the airport to Anaheim. Metrolink's Ventura County Line links the airport with Los Angeles Union Station, with many daily departures (though with limited service on weekends). Transfers to the Orange County Line or the Pacific Surfliner to Anaheim can be made at Union Station in [[Los Angeles/Downtown|Downtown Los Angeles]]. ===By car=== As with much of [[California]], '''by car''' is probably the easiest way to get to the Disneyland Resort from the surrounding area (or even [[San Diego]], [[Las Vegas]], and [[San Francisco]]). The Disneyland Resort offers ample parking both for day visitors to the park as well as hotel guests. All of the surrounding hotels offer parking, but some clearly do not have sufficient parking for the number of overnight guests. Driving to the Disneyland Resort also means braving the Southern California traffic, which at times can be overwhelming. The Disneyland website offers [https://disneyland.disney.go.com/guest-services/getting-here/by-car/ driving directions], as do most online map sites. Traveling from the Long Beach Airport to the Disneyland Resort can be done using surface streets instead of freeways, which can be very crowded during commute hours. The Disneyland Resort is bounded by Katella Avenue to the south, Ball Road to the north, Walnut Street to the west, Harbor Boulevard to the east, and the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5) on the northeast corner. The Anaheim Convention Center is located south of the resort across Katella Avenue. '''Parking''' at the theme parks is $17 for car/motorcycle, $22 for RV/oversized vehicles, and $27 for bus/tractor trailers. Parking at Downtown Disney is free for the first three hours and $6 for each additional hour afterwards, charged in increments of $2 every 20 minutes. Valet parking is available at Downtown Disney for $6 extra from 5PM-2AM. For hotel guests, self parking $17 per night per vehicle ($22 per night per oversized vehicle), with valet parking available at $25 per night per vehicle. A '''pick-up/drop-off''' area for the theme parks is on the west side of Harbor Boulevard north of Disney Way, past the shuttle area. If you are arriving in Anaheim by train, a '''taxi''' is a reasonable option to get to the resort from the station. A one-way taxi ride from either the Anaheim or Fullerton train station is around $15 plus tip to the Anaheim Resort area. Taxis serve the hotels and a taxi stand at Downtown Disney near the Rainforest Café, on the south side of the North Self-Park Lot. ===By foot=== One of the great advantages at the Disneyland Resort is that Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney, and many "off property" hotels are all within walking distance. Unlike Walt Disney World in Florida, guests can walk between Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney in just a minute or two. There are approximately 12 "off property" hotels that are within a 10-minute walk. Some experienced visitors to the Disneyland Resort stay at the walking-distance hotels and find it more convenient to not have a car. It only takes five to 10 minutes to walk to the Disneyland entrance from a walking-distance hotel, and taking breaks in the middle of the day is much more convenient. ===By transit=== [[File:ARTIC Front.JPG|thumb|The entrance of ARTIC]] Local trains and buses are the cheapest ways to get to the park. Anaheim's main bus and train station, referred to as '''[http://www.articinfo.com/ ARTIC]''', is located about two miles east of Disneyland on Katella Avenue, near Angel Stadium and the Honda Center. The station is served by [[Amtrak]]'s '''[http://www.amtrak.com/pacific-surfliner-train Pacific Surfliner]''' ([[Paso Robles]] to San Diego, via [[San Luis Obispo]], [[Santa Barbara]], and Los Angeles) and '''[http://www.metrolinktrains.com/ Metrolink]''''s Orange County Line (LA to [[Oceanside]]) rail service, as well as '''[http://us.megabus.com/ Megabus]''' and '''[https://www.greyhound.com/ Greyhound]''' bus service. On weekdays from 6:30AM–8:45AM, a free '''[http://www.octa.net/ Orange County Transit Authority]''' bus (Route #430) meets Metrolink trains at ARTIC to take passengers directly into Disneyland. That same bus will take you back to ARTIC for free to meet Metrolink trains from 3:30PM-6PM. There is no service on weekends. Outside these times, Route #50, which runs from Cal State University Long Beach to The Village at Orange, services ARTIC and Disneyland by running along Katella Avenue about every 30 min (though you will have to walk about 10 min down Harbor Blvd if you pick this bus). OCTA routes servicing the park but not ARTIC are Routes #43 and the limited-stop #543 along Harbor Blvd, which run about every 15-20 min between Santa Ana and [[Fullerton]], connecting to the Amtrak/Metrolink station in Fullerton; Route #46, which runs along Ball Road between Los Alamitos and The Village at Orange; and Route #83, which goes from the Laguna Hills Mall to the Disneyland Resort by way of Santa Ana and I-5. Besides #430, OCTA routes cost $2 per boarding (cash, exact fare only). The City of Anaheim also runs a tourist bus service, '''[http://www.rideart.org/ Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART)]''', with multiple routes that connect the Disneyland Resort to nearby hotels and destinations. Because it's focused on serving the resort area, this service tends to be more direct and often runs more frequently than OCTA service. Routes #14 and #15 connect ARTIC to Disneyland. One-way cash fares are $3 ($1 children/seniors/disabled), with one-day passes $5 adults, $2 children/seniors/disabled, and 3 and 5-day passes available; passes can not be purchased from the bus driver, but can be purchased online or from kiosks at ARTIC, the Disneyland Resort stop, and at certain hotels. [http://www.metro.net/ Metro] Route #460 links Disneyland with Fullerton, Buena Park (with a stop at Knott's Berry Farm), Norwalk, and Downtown LA. If you are staying at the [http://www.knottshotel.com/ Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel] in nearby [[Buena Park]], you can take advantage of their free Disneyland shuttle. ==Tickets== {{infobox|Warning: Purchasing tickets online|Many tickets sold online through auction websites such as eBay or Craigslist are partially used multi-day park-hopper tickets. While this is a very common activity, it is prohibited by Disney: the tickets are non-transferable. There is also an inherent risk to you as a buyer, because you don't know for certain how many days remain on the ticket. If you are purchasing tickets online, only purchase from authorized brokers; resold tickets are subject to rejection at the gate.}} {{infobox|FastPass|Disneyland and Disney California Adventure offer their visitors a time-saving tool called FastPass. You can get a FastPass ticket at the most popular attractions by inserting your Passport (admission ticket) into a machine. The FastPass ticket allows you to come back at a pre-determined time (printed on the ticket) and go to a shorter line, called the FastPass Return line, to enter the attraction. This works well for very crowded rides, or especially busy times of the day. Also, make sure that you notice the return time before taking your FastPass ticket, since you cannot get a new FastPass until A) the printed time is reached, or B) two hours later, whichever time is shorter.}} Visiting Disneyland is an expensive affair. Tickets are sold at several levels: the base ticket is the '''Single-Day Theme Park Ticket''' which enables admission to ''only one'' of the two parks for a full day. By contrast, the '''1-Day Park Hopper''' allows you to see ''both'' parks on the same day, and to move back and forth between the parks. Park Hopper tickets are also sold in increments of 2, 3, 4, and 5 days; while the ticket price increases with each day, the price ''per day'' actually ''decreases'' with each day. Multi-day Park Hopper tickets do not have to be used on consecutive days, but will expire 14 days after the first day they are used. The value of the Park Hopper ticket options should not be underestimated. All 3, 4, or 5 day tickets come with Magic Morning, which provides access into one park an hour before general opening one time during the ticket validity period. The park which this perk available at switches each day. Note, only 1 and 2 day ticket options, Annual Passes, along with the Southern California CityPASS are sold at the Disneyland Resort Main Ticket Windows. To buy the longer tickets (3 to 5 days), you need to buy them in advance, such as Disneyland.com/tickets, a travel agent, or selected tickets can be bought at a local Hotel or Disney Desk. The prices below are effective as of May 2015, and there is no tax charged: {| class="wikitable" ! rowspan=2 | Days ! colspan=2 | ages 3–9 ! colspan=2 | ages 10+ |- ! 1-Park !! Park-Hopper ! 1-Park !! Park-Hopper |- | 1-Day Theme Park Ticket || $93 || $149 || $99 || $155 |- | 2-Day Theme Park Ticket || $172 || $212 || $185 || $225 |- | 3-Day Theme Park Ticket || $224 || $264 || $235 || $275 |- | 4-Day Theme Park Ticket || $245 || $285 || $260 || $300 |- | 5-Day Theme Park Ticket || $259 || $299 || $275 || $315 |} Children under age 3 are admitted free. Discounts are hard to find, but California residents (bring a driver's license or utility bill to prove residency) will sometimes receive a small discount on Annual Passes. AAA occasionally offers its members discounts, and seasonal discounts such as the "buy a day, get a seasonal pass" offer occur during non-peak seasons. If you're planning a multi-day vacation to Southern California with visits to multiple attractions including Disneyland, you can save a lot by using the '''[http://www.citypass.com/southern-california Southern California CityPass]'''. For $329 for adults (ages 10+), $286 for ages 3–9, you'll receive a 3-day Park Hopper ticket which covers admission to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, and 1 day each at Legoland California and SeaWorld San Diego. This makes for a wonderful week long vacation and a very attractive price with about $100 off standard prices. As an added bonus to purchasing the CityPass online (instead of in person at the park ticket counters), you'll also get your choice of ''either'' the San Diego Zoo ''or'' the San Diego Safari Park (if your schedule allows you only one day in San Diego, choose to visit the San Diego Zoo instead of the Safari Park, since it's much closer to SeaWorld). And here's something even better: visiting both Disneyland and Walt Disney World in the same year is now easier with the '''[http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disney-premier-passport-ticket/ Disney Premier Passport]'''. For $1,439, the Passport gives an entire year of unlimited admission to all eight theme and [[Walt Disney World#Water Parks|water parks]] in both California and Florida, plus [[Walt Disney World/Downtown Disney#See and Do|DisneyQuest]], [[Walt Disney World/Hollywood Studios#ESPN Wide World of Sports|ESPN Wide World of Sports]], and the [[Walt Disney World/Magic Kingdom#Golf|Oak Trail Golf Course]]. The Passport may be purchased at the theme park ticket booths. ==Get around== [[File:Dlp nemo lagoon.jpg|thumb|350px|The Disneyland Monorail]] Once in the park, everything is reachable by foot. Walking is the main way to get around the park. Traditionally, you could cut down on the amount of walking time by taking the '''Disneyland Railroad''', which loops around the edge of the park and stops at Main Street, New Orleans Square, Mickey's Toontown, and Tomorrowland; however, the Disneyland Railroad will be closed well into 2017 during construction of a new Star Wars land, which requires rerouting the railroad. There's a set of old-fashioned vehicles that run along Main Street from the entrance of the park to the hub in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Disneyland has pretty good access for wheelchairs and other mobility-assistance vehicles, the only exception being the Disneyland Railroad at Main Street Station. Two attractions, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough, require guests to travel up and down steps; if a guest cannot get up and down steps, there is a room with a virtual experience of the attraction. See a cast member to access these rooms. To make getting around a breeze, the '''Disneyland Monorail''' links Disneyland's Tomorrowland with Downtown Disney (theme park admission is required to board at the Downtown Disney station). However, it may sometimes be slow and inconvenient, usually at park opening. The Downtown Disney station closes 30 minutes before park closing and the Tomorrowland station closes promptly at park closing so it is recommended to arrive five minutes prior to park closing. From the Mickey and Friends parking structure you can board a tram to Downtown Disney/Main Entrance Plaza (World of Disney Store) and back. A bus shuttle service takes guests to the satellite parking lots (Puumba and Toy Story). The trams and buses run until one hour after the later park closing (usually Disneyland Park). Outside of the resort, a car is again the best way to get around, though many hotels and restaurants are just across the street. The city of Anaheim also runs an extensive [http://www.rideart.org shuttle service] to the nearby hotels and the Anaheim GardenWalk. ==See and Do== :''"I think what I want Disneyland to be most of all is a happy place, a place where adults and children can experience together some of the wonders of life, of adventure, and feel better because of it."'' <small> -- Walt Disney </small> ===Disneyland=== '''[https://disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/disneyland/ Disneyland Park]''' is the original Disney theme park, which opened on July 18, 1955. While the park has changed dramatically over the years, there are still many favorite classic attractions, such as the Disneyland Railroad, Pirates of the Caribbean, "it's a small world," and Space Mountain. Today, Disneyland boasts over 50 attractions, more than any other Disney theme park. ====Main Street, U.S.A.==== [[File:Disneyland-railroad depot.jpg|thumb|350px|Welcome to Disneyland!]] Modeled after an early 20th-century Midwestern town with many Victorian-esque structures, Main Street, U.S.A. is the first themed land you will see upon entering the park (presuming you don't enter via the Monorail); from here you can walk up the street towards the Sleeping Beauty Castle and the park hub, where you can continue into any of the other themed lands. There are few rides here; as this is the main entrance and exit, this area is composed mostly of shops, restaurants, and guest services. * '''Disneyland Railroad''' &mdash; ''Closed for refurbishment.'' One of Disneyland's most iconic and beloved rides, this steam-powered train takes you in a clockwise loop around the edge of the park and stops at four of the themed lands — Main Street, New Orleans Square, Mickey's Toontown, and Tomorrowland. It's great for sightseeing as well as an easy way to get around the park. The trains arrive about every 5 to 10 minutes at each station. * '''The Disney Gallery''' &mdash; Changing exhibitions of original Disney-themed art. * '''Main Street Cinema''' &mdash; A theater modeled after a classic cinema that shows the first six Mickey Mouse cartoons. * '''Main Street Vehicles''' &mdash; A set of vintage vehicles that can take you from one end of Main Street to the other, offering a leisurely ride from the Town Square at the park entrance to the park hub in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Hop aboard an old-fashioned '''Fire Engine''', a '''Horse-Drawn Streetcar''', a '''Jitney''' (an old-fashioned automobile), or an '''Omnibus''' (an open-air double-decker bus). Note that these vehicles only run during the daytime before the first parade of the day, and some (the horse-drawn streetcar in particular) only during good weather. * '''The Disneyland Story Featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln''' &mdash; A theater that shows an audio-animatronic Abraham Lincoln and exhibits about the Great Emancipator, as well as a documentary on Disneyland. ====Adventureland==== Themed around tales of exotic tropical jungles in far-off lands, Aventureland is due west of Main Street, U.S.A. and has several popular attractions. [[File:In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room (11884518096).jpg|thumb|200px|In the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room]] * '''Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room''' &mdash; An Audio-Animatronics show&mdash;indeed, it was the very first audio-animatronics show&mdash;that features singing birds, flowers, and various tiki figures; sing along now! ''In the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room...'' * '''Indiana Jones Adventure''' &mdash; A fast-paced dark thrill ride based on the ''Indiana Jones'' series that leads you through a cursed temple. * '''Jungle Cruise''' &mdash; A popular boat ride that leads you down a jungle river past wild animals and various jungle dangers, while your friendly skipper cracks jokes. * '''Tarzan's Treehouse''' &mdash; A walk-through attraction based on the tree house in ''Tarzan''. ====New Orleans Square==== Based on 19th-century [[New Orleans]] and sitting on the shores of the Rivers of America, this is where you'll find some of Disneyland's most popular attractions and best restaurants. * '''Disneyland Railroad''' &mdash; ''Closed for refurbishment.'' The Disneyland Railroad makes a stop in New Orleans Square. From here, the next stop is Mickey's Toontown, followed by Tomorrowland. * '''Haunted Mansion''' &mdash; A classic spooky dark ride where you explore an estate haunted by giggling ghoulies. Note that while this attraction is more silly than scary, little kids might still find it frightening. During the Halloween and Christmas season, this ride gets a makeover based on Tim Burton's ''The Nightmare Before Christmas'', featuring Jack Skellington redecorating the mansion. * '''Pirates of the Caribbean''' &mdash; One of the most imaginative and iconic Disney rides, this indoor boat ride takes you through caverns, a burning city, and an epic cannon battle in a harbor. Recent additions have added characters from the popular film series, namely Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa. ====Critter Country==== Past New Orleans Square on the far west side of the park is this small but colorful area with many woodland critters and a couple of popular rides. * '''Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes''' &mdash; ''Closed for refurbishment.'' Paddle around the Rivers of America in a real canoe. * '''The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh''' &mdash; An indoor ride that is based on the stories of Winnie the Pooh. * '''Splash Mountain''' &mdash; A log flume water ride that leads you past various animatronic critters before concluding with a thrilling plunge down a 5-story waterfall. Note that you will almost certainly get wet, and you'll likely get soaked. ====Frontierland==== [[File:Big Thunder Mountain Train at Disneyland.jpg|thumb|350px|Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]] A colorful imagining of the old American West, Frontierland encompasses the Rivers of America, Big Thunder Mountain, and an engaging mixture of gentle and thrill rides. * '''Big Thunder Mountain Railroad''' &mdash; A roller coaster built to look like a mine train which sends you hurtling through abandoned mine shafts, under a waterfall, past desert scenery, and dodging a rock landslide. * '''Frontierland Shootin' Exposition''' &mdash; A shooting gallery arcade themed around the Old West. * '''Mark Twain Riverboat''' &mdash; ''Closed for refurbishment.'' A full-sized steam paddle boat that sails around the Rivers of America, with narration by Mark Twain. * '''Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island''' &mdash; ''Closed for refurbishment.'' Situated in the middle of the Rivers of America is this large play area themed around pirates and Tom Sawyer stories, with numerous hideouts and treasures. Access is only via rafts from New Orleans Square (see above). * '''Sailing Ship Columbia''' &mdash; ''Closed for refurbishment.'' A full-scale replica of a three-masted sailing ship that travels around the Rivers of America. ====Fantasyland==== Centered around Sleeping Beauty Castle, Fantasyland has the appearance of a fanciful Bavarian village and is where you will find most of the rides based on Disney's classic animated films, which make up some of Disneyland's most iconic attractions. This area has mostly storybook-themed and gentle attractions. * '''Alice in Wonderland''' &mdash; A combination indoor/outdoor dark ride that takes you through the film's storyline. This attraction is exclusive to this Disneyland. * '''Casey Jr. Circus Train''' &mdash; A train ride that goes around the exterior of Storybook Land Canal Boats, past miniature scenes of famous Disney stories. * '''Dumbo the Flying Elephant''' &mdash; A popular spin ride&mdash;probably the one most frequently shown in Disney commercials&mdash;where you ride Dumbo in circles around a dancing water fountain. * '''Fantasy Faire''' &mdash; A recent expansion to Fantasyland where visitors can meet Disney princesses. * '''"it's a small world"''' &mdash; One of Disneyland's most beloved attractions, this is an indoor boat ride that introduces visitors to singing children from all over the globe. During the holiday season, this attraction is decorated in all its festive glory. * '''King Arthur Carrousel''' &mdash; An antique carousel with a medieval theme. [[File:TeacupsMadTeaParty wb.jpg|thumb|300px|Mad Tea Party]] * '''Mad Tea Party''' &mdash; Another iconic attraction where you ride a spinning tea cup. * '''Matterhorn Bobsleds''' &mdash; The oldest thrill ride in Disneyland, this bobsled-themed roller coaster takes you through icy caves and under waterfalls in a snow-capped peak meant to resemble the Matterhorn in [[Switzerland]]. Note that for this ride there are two different tracks, so ride both! * '''Mr. Toad's Wild Ride''' &mdash; A fun and manic indoor ride that whisks you through scenes from the movie ''The Wind in the Willows'' (as well as a few memorable ones that aren't from the movie!). This attraction is exclusive to this Disneyland. * '''Peter Pan's Flight''' &mdash; A dark ride based on ''Peter Pan'', where you fly over London and Never Land. * '''Pinocchio's Daring Journey''' &mdash; A dark ride based on the animated film. * '''Pixie Hollow''' &mdash; A winding path that leads into a forest, decorated to make you feel like you've shrunk down to fairy-size, which ends at Tinker Bell's house, where you can meet Tinker and her friends. * '''Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough''' &mdash; Within the iconic castle at the center of Disneyland is this walk-through attraction that leads you up stairways and down winding passageways through the castle itself, past interactive displays based on ''Sleeping Beauty''. For those who can't climb stairs, a video version of the attraction is available near the entrance. * '''Snow White's Scary Adventures''' &mdash; A scary dark ride based on the animated film. Note that this attraction might be too frightening for young children. * '''Snow White's Grotto''' &mdash; A small spot next to the Sleeping Beauty Castle that showcases a set of statues of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves that were a gift to Walt alongside a small wishing well. * '''Storybook Land Canal Boats''' &mdash; An outdoor boat ride that goes through miniature scenes of famous Disney stories. ====Mickey's Toontown==== [[File:Disneyland IMG 3967.jpg|thumb|300px|Mickey's Toontown]] At the northern end of the park past Fantasyland, Mickey's Toontown is modeled after the cartoon town of Toontown in ''Who Framed Roger Rabbit?'' and has attractions geared towards young children. * '''Chip 'n Dale Treehouse''' &mdash; A walk-through attraction for kids based on the living quarters of Chip 'n Dale. * '''Disneyland Railroad''' &mdash; ''Closed for refurbishment.'' The Disneyland Railroad makes a stop in Mickey's Toontown. From here, the next stop is Tomorrowland, followed by Main Street. * '''Donald's Boat''' &mdash; A walk-through attraction based on Donald Duck's home, with plenty of interactive elements for the little ones. * '''Gadget's Go Coaster''' &mdash; A roller coaster based on ''Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers'', with oversized elements made to look like they're from a mouse-sized point of view. * '''Goofy's Playhouse''' &mdash; A fun-house attraction based on Goofy's home. * '''Mickey's House and Meet Mickey''' &mdash; A walk-through attraction based on Mickey Mouse's house and where one can meet Mickey Mouse himself. * '''Minnie's House''' &mdash; A walk-through attraction based on Minnie Mouse's house. Minnie herself appears out front quite often. * '''Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin''' &mdash; A wild indoor ride based on the movie ''Who Framed Roger Rabbit?'' ====Tomorrowland==== [[File:Boarding the Space Montain ride (9294444050).jpg|thumb|350px|Inside Space Mountain, Tomorrowland]] Tomorrowland, based on science fiction visions of outer space and the future, has many thrill rides and cinematic attractions. * '''Astro Orbitor''' &mdash; A rocket flight where guests fly around a futuristic-looking tower. * '''Autopia''' &mdash; A driving course with miniature cars that wind along a scenic motorway. While many might think this to be a children's ride, there is a height requirement, as crashing may occur. * '''Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters''' &mdash; An indoor dark ride that is a game similar to laser tag, only riders need to shoot the Z's along the way as your vehicle spins around. * '''Disneyland Monorail''' &mdash; The first monorail built in America connects Tomorrowland to Downtown Disney, outside the park. * '''Disneyland Railroad''' &mdash; ''Closed for refurbishment.'' The Disneyland Railroad makes a stop in Tomorrowland. From here, the trains pass by the '''Grand Canyon Diorama''' and the '''Primeval World''' diorama with its audio-animatronic dinosaurs before stoping at Main Street. * '''Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage''' &mdash; A submarine ride featuring characters from the Pixar film ''Finding Nemo''. For those who can't climb down into the submarine, a video version of the attraction is available near the entrance. * '''Jedi Training Academy''' &mdash; An outdoor stage show for the kiddies where young volunteers from the audience are chosen to learn lightsaber moves before fighting ''Star Wars'' villains. Shows on regular intervals throughout the day. * '''Space Mountain''' &mdash; A popular indoor roller coaster where you enter a futuristic space station before boarding a rocket for a flight into space. During the Halloween season, this ride gets a spooky makeover featuring ghostly spirits in outer space. * '''Star Tours: The Adventures Continue''' &mdash; An indoor 3D motion-simulator attraction based on ''Star Wars'', recently revamped to take place between Episodes III and IV, this is a turbulent ride which includes flights to iconic Star Wars locations and encounters with characters from the series. ====Shows and events==== [[File:Disneyland Small World Holiday Exterior 2013.jpg|thumb|350px|"it's a small world" decked out for the holidays]] There are many shows at Disneyland; these are just the highlights. Exact times for these events vary by day, so check the schedule and be prepared for massive crowds; if you want a good seat for a parade, you'll want to stake out a location well in advance. *Disneyland puts on plenty of '''parades''', all of which are a must see and will be enjoyed by all age groups. '''Mickey's Soundsational Parade''' brings music to the streets each afternoon, with colorful floats, energetic dancers, and lots of musicians, while nighttime brings the '''Paint The Night Parade''', with its many luminescent, brightly lit floats featuring many Disney characters. All of the parades start at the Town Square at the entrance to the park and run up Main Street, U.S.A., past Sleeping Beauty Castle, and end in front of "it's a small world". *Most nights, Disneyland puts on its famous '''fireworks''' show. The current iteration, '''Disneyland Forever''', incorporates both fireworks and massive projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle, the buildings lining Main Street, U.S.A., the Matterhorn, "it's a small world," and the Rivers of America. *During the '''holiday''' season, Disneyland puts up plenty of decorations and dresses up some of their rides for the occasion. '''Halloween''' time brings a pumpkin festival to Main Street, U.S.A., a spooky version of Space Mountain, and a re-themeing of the Haunted Mansion based on Tim Burton's ''The Nightmare Before Christmas'', which—fittingly—continues into the Christmas season. '''Christmas''' time brings festive decorations to the park, a holiday overhaul of "it's a small world", and the '''Christmas Fantasy Parade''' brings the joy of the season to the streets of Disneyland. ===Disney California Adventure=== [[File:Carthay circle theatre disney.jpg|thumb|350px|Carthay Circle, the hub of Disney California Adventure]] '''[https://disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/disney-california-adventure/ Disney California Adventure]''' is Disneyland's sister theme park which opened in February 2001. Initially the park struggled, with poor reviews and low attendance given the lack of focus or "Disney feel". However, the park has recently undergone a major overhaul, with new lands, new rides, and refurbished areas, and the response has been very positive. The park has a heavy California theme, with lands representing fanciful imaginings of certain parts of the state, although this is also where you'll find most of the Pixar-themed attractions. ====Buena Vista Street==== Based on 1920s Los Angeles, the entrance to the park is lined with Mission and Art Deco styled buildings with red streetcars running up the street to Carthay Circle, where the path splits into the other themed areas of the park beneath a replica of the classic Carthay Circle Theatre movie palace. There aren't many attractions here; as the main entrance and exit, this area is mostly shops, restaurants, and guest services. * '''The Red Car Trolley''' &mdash; Based on the Pacific Electric Railway trolleys that used to ply Los Angeles streets in the 1920s, these streetcars will take you between Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Land (see below). ====Grizzly Peak==== [[File:GrizzlypeakLeft fxwb.jpg|thumb|300px|Grizzly Peak]] Representing the Northern California wilderness, this area is oriented around the man-made Grizzly Peak, a mountain shaped like a grizzly bear. * '''Grizzly River Run''' &mdash; Roar down this white-water raft adventure around and through Grizzly Peak. Note that visitors will likely get very wet on this attraction. * '''Redwood Creek Challenge Trail''' &mdash; A large play area based on the [[Mount Shasta]] wilderness, with attractions based on the films ''Brother Bear'' and ''Up''. * '''Soarin' Over California''' &mdash; A simulator film that shows famous California landmarks as if one was hang-gliding over California. ====Pacific Wharf==== At the center of the park at a crossroads between the other themed areas, this area is modeled on Northern California's wharfs, with nods to Monterey and San Francisco. There are more restaurants than attractions here, and even some of the attractions are food-oriented. * '''The Bakery Tour''' &mdash; A presentation of how sourdough bread is made; be sure to get your free sample! * '''Walt Disney Imagineering's Blue Sky Cellar''' &mdash; ''Closed for refurbishment.'' A preview of Disneyland's future attractions. ====Paradise Pier==== [[File:Paradise Bay (4797901041).jpg|thumb|350px|Mickey's Fun Wheel with California Screamin' behind]] The largest land in the park, Paradise Pier is set around a lake at the far end of the park and is a fanciful version of an early 20th century seaside amusement park. * '''California Screamin'''' &mdash; A high speed roller coaster that launches from 0–60 MPH in just 4.5 seconds! * '''Games of the Boardwalk''' &mdash; An arcade modeled after old-fashioned boardwalk games, with Disney themes. * '''Golden Zephyr''' &mdash; A spin ride with retro rocket ship models as the spinners. * '''Goofy's Sky School''' &mdash; A "Wild Mouse" style roller coaster, which is relatively slow but has sharp turns, with Goofy themes. * '''Jumpin' Jellyfish''' &mdash; A mini-drop ride with "parachutes" painted to look like jellyfish. * '''King Triton's Carousel''' &mdash; A ''Little Mermaid''-themed carousel. * '''The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure''' &mdash; An indoor dark ride based on the movie ''The Little Mermaid''. * '''Mickey's Fun Wheel''' &mdash; A 150-foot tall Ferris wheel with swinging and stationary gondolas. * '''Silly Symphony Swings''' &mdash; A classic swing ride. * '''Toy Story Midway Mania!''' &mdash; An interactive ''Toy Story'' ride; grab some 3-D glasses before boarding your ride vehicle and zipping past a set of midway-style games. ====Hollywood Land==== [[File:Red Car Trolley DCA Jan 2013.jpg|thumb|300px|The Red Car Trolley]] To the east of Buena Vista Street, this area is a fanciful re-creation of a [[Hollywood]] street and a studio backlot. * '''Disney Animation''' &mdash; A set of attractions based around the making of animation. ** '''Animation Academy''' &mdash; A presentation on how to draw Disney characters. ** '''The Animation Courtyard''' &mdash; A display on the animation process with artifacts from the Disney animation studio. ** '''Sorcerer's Workshop''' &mdash; A presentation where visitors can create their own animation. ** '''Turtle Talk with Crush''' &mdash; A show in which visitors can interact with Crush from ''Finding Nemo''. * '''Disney Junior: Live on Stage!''' &mdash; A musical performance with characters from Disney Junior preschool shows. * '''Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!''' &mdash; An indoor dark ride based on the movie ''Monsters, Inc.'' * '''Red Car Trolley''' &mdash; Based on the Pacific Electric Railway trolleys that used to ply Los Angeles streets in the 1920s, these streetcars will take you between Hollywood Land and Buena Vista Street (see above). * '''The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror''' &mdash; Based on the classic TV series, this drop ride sends you plunging 13 stories down a haunted tower. ===="a bug's land"==== Based on the movie ''A Bug's Life'', with over-sized human objects to give the impression of seeing the world from a bug's point of view. Most of this land is given over to '''Flik's Fun Fair''', a play area with several ''A Bug's Life''-themed attractions geared towards young children. *'''Flik's Flyers''' &mdash; A wave swing with the ride vehicles modeled after discarded food containers. *'''Francis' Ladybug Boogie''' &mdash; A spin ride, much like the tea cups in Disneyland, with ladybugs as spinners. *'''Heimlich's Chew Chew Train''' &mdash; Climb aboard Heimlich, the caterpillar from the film, as he literally chews up the scenery. *'''Princess Dot Puddle Park''' &mdash; A water play area. *'''Tuck and Roll's Drive 'Em Buggies''' &mdash; Bumper cars dressed up to look like bugs beneath a circus tent. * '''''It's Tough to be a Bug''''' &mdash; A 3D show about how insects protect themselves, with animatronic figures and interactive effects. Note that little kids and those who are afraid of insects might find the show to be a little too much. ====Cars Land==== [[File:Radiator Springs Racers at Cars Land.jpg|thumb|350px|Entering Radiator Springs; Cars Land]] A faithful recreation of [[Radiator Springs]] from the Pixar movie ''Cars''. <!-- * '''Luigi's Flying Tires''' &mdash; ''Closed for refurbishment.'' A hover ride with tires as the hovers. --> * '''Mater's Junkyard Jamboree''' &mdash; A spin ride, much like the tea cups in Disneyland, with tractors as the spinners. * '''Radiator Spings Racers''' &mdash; Based on the same technology used on Epcot's Test Track, here you board a racing car and race side-by-side with another racer through desert scenery inspired by the film. ====Shows and parades==== Disney California Adventure is home to the '''Pixar Play Parade''', with floats based on the Disney/Pixar movies, ''The Incredibles'', ''Toy Story'', ''Ratatouille'', ''A Bug's Life'', ''Finding Nemo'', and ''Monsters, Inc.'' as well as water and bubble effects including small water jets that shoot water into the crowd. The parade takes place most days in the late afternoon, and travels along the parade route from Hollywood Land to Paradise Pier. The park also hosts a nightly show called '''World of Color''' in the Paradise Pier area of the park. It's a spectacular water and light show on a scale larger than a football field. If you don't mind the cost, buy some "Glow with the Show" mouse ears, which are remotely controlled and will automatically change colors along with the fountains. It is highly recommended that you get a FastPass at the Grizzly River Run area to assure access to a main viewing area. Special World of Color viewing areas are also available to those who have dinner in certain Disney California Adventure restaurants; inquire when making your dinner reservations. ===Downtown Disney=== *'''AMC Downtown Disney 12''' &mdash; Catch a first-run movie at this cineplex, with stadium seating, digital projection, and surround sound. *'''ESPN Zone''' &mdash; Watch your favorite sports event or play one of many arcade games. *'''House of Blues''' &mdash; A stage that frequently hosts musical acts. *'''Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen''' &mdash; Experience the best of Bourbon Street jazz outside New Orleans. ==Buy== ===Within the theme parks=== There are many gift shops throughout Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. They are so abundant, it is close to impossible to throw a stone and not hit a store. Some attractions even have gift shops located right at their exits. The complete list of shops in both parks may be found on the [https://disneyland.disney.go.com/shops/ official website]. ===Downtown Disney=== [[File:Downtown Disney 2014 Fountain Build a Bear.JPG|thumb|300px|Downtown Disney]] Downtown Disney's anchor store is the '''World of Disney''', the second largest of its kind, after the one at Walt Disney World. Essentially, this is a Disney Store on steroids. Downtown Disney also showcases a wide range of well-known retail chains. These are just a select few; see the [https://disneyland.disney.go.com/shops/downtown-disney-district/ official website] for the complete list. *{{buy | name=Build-a-Bear Workshop | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{buy | name=Disney Vault 28 | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Specializes in boutique style pieces with Disney characters and from various designers. }} *{{buy | name=Disney's Pin Traders | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{buy | name=Fossil | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{buy | name=House of Blues | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{buy | name=The Lego Store | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{buy | name=Rainforest Cafe | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Eat== {{infobox|First of a kind|The original '''Mimi's Cafe''', which opened in 1978, is located on Euclid Street near the 91 freeway and is still in business. The location on Harbor Blvd. across from Disneyland's eastern boundary opened within the last 10 years. If you're on a tight budget, and if you have the time, this might be very well worth your effort.}} ===Disneyland dining=== If dining at the more upscale or "sit down" restaurants, there is a chance of not being able to get seating without an advance reservation. Some locations, especially the Blue Bayou Restaurant and Goofy's Kitchen, require a reservation weeks in advance. Reservations are made through Disney Dining at +1 714 781-DINE, or up to 60 days prior at [http://Disneyland.com/dine Disney Dining's website]. It is important to cancel or call Disney Dining if you will be late, as a $10 fee per person is charged for missed reservations. The restaurants in Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are good about accommodating gluten-free and other dietary restrictions. However, you have to ask; this information is not advertised. Restaurants which serve hamburgers will provide gluten-free buns on request. Blue Bayou and Carthay Circle (which are sit-down restaurants, and normally provide a bread basket) will provide gluten-free bread on request. ====Main Street, U.S.A.==== [[File:Caprese Sandwich, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe 2013.jpg|thumb|Caprese Sandwich at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café]] * {{eat | name=Carnation Café | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Table service, good breakfast menu, sandwiches, gourmet coffees and ice cream. }} * {{eat | name=Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An old-fashioned ice cream parlor. }} * {{eat | name=Jolly Holiday Bakery Café | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A ''Mary Poppins''-themed bakery; coffee, tea, lunch menu including sandwiches. }} * {{eat | name=Market House | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, Starbucks coffee. }} * {{eat | name=Plaza Inn | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content="Minnie & Friends Breakfast in the Park" (breakfast with Disney characters), lunch and dinner featuring home-style favorites like roasted chicken and pot roast. }} * {{eat | name=Refreshment Corner | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hot dogs, chili, soft drinks. }} ====Adventureland==== * {{eat | name=Bengal Barbeque | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Barbeque kabobs as well as snacks and drinks. }} * {{eat | name=Tiki Juice Bar | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Dole Whip ice cream deserts, floats, pineapple spears and pineapple juice. }} * {{eat | name=Tropical Imports | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fruit stand, trail mix, veggie snacks. }} ====New Orleans Square==== [[File:Monte Cristo Sandwich (7928539612).jpg|thumb|Monte Cristo Sandwich at Café Orléans]] * {{eat | name=Blue Bayou Restaurant | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Blue Bayou is one of the most well known restaurants inside Disneyland. It offers amazing ambiance from inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. A great location for a romantic dinner or a sit-down lunch of their famous Monte Cristo Sandwich. Entrees $25– $35, you are paying for the ambiance not necessarily great food quality. Table service. Vegetarian friendly. ''Reservation highly recommended.'' }} * {{eat | name=Café Orléans | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Table service, soups, salads, gourmet sandwiches including the Monte Cristo and crepes. }} * {{eat | name=French Market Restaurant | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Table service and self-service buffet with jambalaya, roasted citrus chicken, creole salmon, roast beef, salads and decadent desserts. Live entertainment on the patio. }} * {{eat | name=Mint Julep Bar | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nonalcoholic mint juleps, specialty coffees, soft drinks. }} * {{eat | name=Royal Street Veranda | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chowder and gumbo in bread bowls, New Orleans-style. }} ====Critter Country==== [[File:Fried Green Tomato Sandwich, Hungry Bear Restaurant 2011.jpg|thumb|Fried Green Tomato Sandwich at Hungry Bear Restaurant]] * {{eat | name=Harbour Galley | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Sourdough bowl soups, salads, seafood. }} * {{eat | name=Hungry Bear Restaurant | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Burgers, chicken and salads. }} ====Frontierland==== * {{eat | name=The Golden Horseshoe | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chicken, fish and mozzarella strips, chili, and ice cream specialties in an old-timey saloon setting. }} * {{eat | name=Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mexican favorites, soft drinks and desserts. }} * {{eat | name=River Belle Terrace | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Popular breakfast spot (famed for the Mickey Mouse pancake), BBQ and Southern-style food for lunch and dinner. }} * {{eat | name=Stage Door Café | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Corn dogs, chicken, fish, mozzarella strips, and snacks. }} ====Fantasyland==== [[File:Tomorrowland Fruit Stand 2014.JPG|thumb|There are stands selling fresh fruit at several locations in both parks.]] * {{eat | name=Edelweiss Snacks | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Snack stand with turkey legs, chimichangas, corn on the cob, drinks. }} * {{eat | name=Troubadour Tavern | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bratwurst sausages, kids snacks, drinks. }} * {{eat | name=Village Haus Restaurant | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hamburgers, pizza and salads. }} ====Mickey's Toontown==== * {{eat | name=Clarabelle's Frozen Yogurt | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Salads, sandwiches, frozen yogurt, ice cream sandwiches. }} * {{eat | name=Daisy's Diner | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pizza. }} * {{eat | name=Pluto's Dog House | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hot dogs and soft drinks. }} ====Tomorrowland==== * {{eat | name=Redd Rockett's Pizza Port | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pizza, pasta and salads. }} * {{eat | name=Tomorrowland Terrace | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, salads, desserts and drinks. }} ===Disney California Adventure dining=== [[File:Ginger Pork Pot Stickers (14140720076).jpg|thumb|Ginger Pork Pot Stickers at Carthay Circle Restaurant]] Unlike Disneyland Park, where alcohol is not available to the general public, most restaurants in Disney California Adventure serve alcohol. ====Buena Vista Street==== * {{eat | name=Carthay Circle Lounge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Cocktails, wine, beer, sodas, and bar snacks, in an elegant atmosphere with big comfy chairs. Table service. Located on the first floor of the Carthay Circle Theater. }} * {{eat | name=Carthay Circle Restaurant | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=California Adventure's fanciest restaurant, comparable to the Blue Bayou in Disneyland Park. Seasonal cuisine. Table service. Reservations recommended. Located on the second floor of the Carthay Circle Theater, but the check-in desk is on the first floor, adjacent to Carthay Circle Lounge. }} * {{eat | name=Clarabelle's | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ice creams and sundaes. }} * {{eat | name=Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Prepackaged sandwiches, baked goods, and Starbucks coffee. }} ====Grizzly Peak==== [[File:Hamburger and Fries, Taste Pilots Grill 2014.jpg|thumb|Hamburger on gluten-free bun, with pickles, jalepeño, and roasted red pepper, at Smokejumpers Grill]] * {{eat | name=Smokejumpers Grill | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hamburgers, veggie burgers, and chicken. There is a very nice toppings bar which includes jalapeños, peperoncini, and roasted red peppers, in addition to the usual suspects like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles. }} ====Pacific Wharf==== * {{eat | name=Alfresco Tasting Terrace | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Wines and appetizers, table service. }} * {{eat | name=Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tacos, tamales, Mexican dishes and drinks. }} * {{eat | name=Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ice cream, sundaes, and Ghirardelli chocolates. Everyone who enters gets a free square of chocolate. Be sure to check out the mechanical mural above the counter, which simulates events from San Francisco history, such as the fire and earthquake. }} * {{eat | name=Lucky Fortune Cookery | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Prepackaged rice and Teriyaki bowls. }} * {{eat | name=Mendocino Terrace | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Wine bar with an extensive selection. }} * {{eat | name=Pacific Wharf Café | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Salads and soups in sourdough bread bowls, and a breakfast menu. }} * {{eat | name=Rita's Baja Blenders | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Margaritas and nonalcoholic frozen drinks. }} * {{eat | name=Sonoma Terrace | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Beer garden. }} * {{eat | name=Wine Country Trattoria | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian dishes such as shrimp scampi with campanelle, fettuccine, and lasagna. Wines, casual table service. Entrees between $10–$14. }} ====Paradise Pier==== [[File:Bayside Fish Tacos (12872596063).jpg|thumb|Bayside Fish Tacos at Cove Bar]] * {{eat | name=Ariel's Grotto | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content="Ariel's Disney Princess Celebration" character dining, American-style favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Table service. }} * {{eat | name=Bayside Brews | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Beers and pretzels. }} * {{eat | name=Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pizza, pastas, and salads. }} * {{eat | name=Corn Dog Castle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Corn dog stands where the dogs are made to order, with choice of wieners. }} * {{eat | name=Cove Bar | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Above Ariel's Grotto is this patio bar with beers, wines, cocktails, and bar food. Table service. }} * {{eat | name=Paradise Garden Grill | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tacos and Mexican fare. }} * {{eat | name=Paradise Pier Ice Cream Company | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ice cream stand. }} ====Hollywood Land==== * {{eat | name=Award Wieners | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hot dogs and gourmet sausages. }} * {{eat | name=Fairfax Market | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Whole and sliced fruit, trail mix, hummus, and juices. }} * {{eat | name=Schmoozies | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fruit smoothies. }} * {{eat | name=Studio Catering Co. | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Food truck serving pretzels and frozen drinks. }} ====Cars Land==== [[File:Flo's V8 Cafe - NY Strip Loin (7476963602).jpg|thumb|NY Strip Loin at Flo's V8 Cafe]] * {{eat | name=Cozy Cone Motel | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A collection of several snack vendors, each specializing in a different item such as popcorn or pretzels. }} * {{eat | name=Fillmore's Taste-In | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fruit stand, trail mix, and drinks. }} * {{eat | name=Flo's V8 Cafe | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Route 66-style diner with roast beef, chicken, and BBQ dishes, as well as pies and milkshakes. }} ===Downtown Disney dining=== Downtown Disney has a wide array of choices for dining; the complete list may be found on [https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/downtown-disney-district/ the official website]. Those that shouldn't be missed are: *{{eat | name=Crossroads at House of Blues | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Southern cuisine. }} *{{eat | name=ESPN Zone | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A great place to escape and watch the game. Snacks $6–$11, entrees $12–$26 (for the New York Steak). }} *{{eat | name=Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pizza, pastas, and more. Entrees $17–$25. }} *{{eat | name=Rainforest Cafe | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nearly a theme park in itself, Rainforest Cafe is fully decorated to theme with a jungle. Entrees $15–$40 (for the Lobster). }} *{{eat | name=Tortilla Jo's | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mexican food, with hand-made tortillas and live music. }} ==Sleep== ===Hotels within the resort=== [[File:Grand Californian Room 2010.jpg|thumb|300px|A room in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Disneyland Hotel | url=https://disneyland.disney.go.com/hotels/disneyland-hotel/ | email= | address=1150 Magic Way | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 714 956 MICKEY | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=Standard rate $330-$460 | content=The original Disney hotel. The mid-level hotel of Disneyland's three hotels. 990 rooms and suites in three high-rise towers. Three stars. Swimming pool, hot tub, air conditioning, television, fitness center, beach, dining, game room and indoor pool. }} * {{sleep | name=Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa | alt= | url=https://disneyland.disney.go.com/hotels/grand-californian-hotel/ | email= | address=1600 S Disneyland Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 714 956 MICKEY | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=Standard rate $380-$620 | content=The higher end of Disneyland's three hotels. Convenient location with a private entrance into California Adventure's Grizzly Peak area. 745 rooms and suites. Four stars. Air conditioning, fitness center, hot tub, spa, massage, swimming pool and dining. }} * {{sleep | name=Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel | url=https://disneyland.disney.go.com/hotels/paradise-pier-hotel/ | email= | address=1717 South Disneyland Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 714 956 MICKEY | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=Standard rate $260-$450 | content=The lower end of the three Disneyland hotels. 489 rooms and suites. Three stars. Air conditioning, theater, rooftop pool and spa, fitness center, dining, hot tub, kitchen, and beach. }} ===Other hotels=== There are many designated '''[https://disneyland.disney.go.com/hotels/good-neighbor/ Good Neighbor Hotels]''' which are either within walking distance or provide transportation to and from the Disneyland Resort. Many other hotels and motels of varying cost and quality may be found in the local area. Start with [[Anaheim]]. ==Go next== Disneyland is within close distance of a number of other Southern California tourist attractions. Not surprisingly, some of these attractions have the word "Anaheim" in their names. * {{listing | name=Anaheim Convention Center | alt= | url=http://www.anaheimconventioncenter.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=located directly south of the Disneyland Resort, across Katella Avenue | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Anaheim GardenWalk | alt= | url=http://www.anaheimgardenwalk.com/ | email= | address=321 West Katella Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 714 635-7400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A new outdoor shopping center, located just a stone's throw east of the Disneyland Resort. }} * {{listing | name=Anaheim Ice | alt= | url=http://www.anaheimice.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=about 1 mile north of the Disneyland Resort | phone=+1 714 535-7465 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has two Olympic-size ice surfaces. The practice and training venue of the Anaheim Ducks, where you can also learn the sport yourself. There are also figure skating and public ice sessions. }} * {{listing | name=The Grove of Anaheim | alt= | url=http://www.thegroveofanaheim.com/ | email= | address=2200 East Katella Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 714 712-2700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A concert venue located on the northwest corner of Angel Stadium's parking lot, adjacent to the Amtrak/Metrolink train station. }} ===Other theme parks=== * {{listing | name=Adventure City | alt= | url=http://adventurecity.com | email= | address=in [[Stanton]] on Beach Boulevard south of the Ball Road intersection | lat= | long= | directions=about 4 miles west of the Disneyland Resort | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Knott's Berry Farm | alt= | url=http://www.knotts.com/ | email= | address=in [[Buena Park]] | lat= | long= | directions=take Metro Route 460. Or if you have your own car, travel west on Katella Avenue or Ball Road, then north on Beach Boulevard | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Legoland California | alt= | url=http://www.legoland.com/california.htm | email= | address=in [[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] | lat= | long= | directions=take the Pacific Surfliner to Carlsbad or the Orange County Line south to Oceanside and transfer to Carlsbad | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=SeaWorld San Diego | alt= | url=http://www.seaworld.com/sandiego/default.aspx | email= | address=in [[San Diego]] | lat= | long= | directions=take the Pacific Surfliner all the way to its southern end | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Universal Studios Hollywood | alt= | url=http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/ | email= | address=in [[Universal City]] | lat= | long= | directions=take the Pacific Surfliner or the Orange County Line to Los Angeles Union Station, then transfer to the Metro Rail Red Line and disembark at the Universal City station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Professional sports=== * {{listing | name=Anaheim Ducks | alt= | url=http://ducks.nhl.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=National Hockey League. Plays in Honda Center, just north of Angel Stadium. }} * {{listing | name=Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | alt= | url=http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Major League Baseball. Plays in Angel Stadium. }} [[Commons:Category:Disneyland Resort]] [[WikiPedia:Disneyland Resort]] {{geo|33.8091|-117.9190}} {{isPartOf|Anaheim}} {{guidecity}} {{related|Walt_Disney_World_Resort}} {{related|Disneyland_Resort_Paris}} {{related|Tokyo_Disney_Resort}} 1c55deitpzwhv7oihgxx67s3bje3doa 0 9724 2539438 2440236 2014-02-27T18:38:31Z Texugo 109373 /* Equipment */WP link using [[Project:AWB|AWB]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Default Scuba diving banner.JPG}} The dive site '''Muizenberg Trawlers''' is an offshore recent wreck site in the [[Muizenberg]] area on the west side of False Bay, near [[Cape Town]] in the [[Western Cape]] province of [[South Africa]]. ==Understand== <!--[[Image:Map or aerial photo|400px|thumb|Map (or aerial photo) of the site]]--> <!--why dive here? add short note if the site is special in some way--> ===Position=== S34°06.974 E18°31.398 (from SAN chart - approximate) <!--Bearings: *(direction)° magnetic to (landmark)--> <!--Description of location--> This site is in a Marine Protected Area (2004). A permit is required. <!--[[Image:Image of whatever the site is named after.jpg|thumb|Caption]]--> ===Name=== The name "Muizenberg Trawlers" is a description of the site, which is two scuttled trawlers off Muizenberg ===Depth=== Maximum depth is about 17?m. <!--and the top of the the wreck is about (depth)m.--> ===Visibility=== Visibility will to a large extent depend on the surge, as the sand bottom is fine grained and easily disturbed. ===Topography=== <!--description of the layout, landmarks and geographical arrangement of the site--> '''Geology:''' Sand bottom. ===Conditions=== The site is exposed to swells from the south west and wind and waves from the south east, so should be dived when the swell is very low and preferably of short period. The site is protected from north westerly waves but will catch the north westerly wind. The site will usually be at it's best in winter on those rare occasions when there is no wind and the sea is flat, but there are also occasional opportunities at other times of the year ==Get in== This site is only accessible by boat, it is about 13.5km from Miller's Point. ==See== <!--[[Image:(photo of typical marine organism from site)|thumb|(caption)]]--> ===Marine life=== <!--General description of biota. --> <!--[[Image:(photo of typical feature from site)|thumb|(caption)]]--> ===Features=== Two recent steel fishing boat wrecks in ? condition ===Photography=== <!--What kind of photography is likely to produce good results--> <!--Recommendations for photographic equipment: Lens angle, lighting etc.--> ===Routes=== <!--General description of routes--> <!--#List of specific route instructions--> ==Stay safe== ===Hazards=== There will be strong surge if there is a long period swell. This area is thought to be on the Great White shark cruising circuit. <!--Site specific hazards, entry hazards--> ===Skills=== No special skills required unless penetration is planned. ===Equipment=== <!--Equipment additional to what is considered basic for the region, recommended for this site and reasons if not obvious--> Back to [[Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay#Wrecks]] {{IsPartOf|Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay}} {{outlinediveguide}} {{geo|-34.116233|18.523300}} {{no Wikipedia link}} d7vbow0uv0x7v0p0pv7q1k40fdgm19h 0 9788 2706753 2643889 2015-01-01T18:02:04Z Pbsouthwood 1789 /* Position */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Default Scuba diving banner.JPG}} The dive site '''SS South African Seafarer''' is a inshore recent wreck on a rocky reef in the Green Point area on the Atlantic seaboard of the [[Cape Peninsula]], in [[Cape Town]] in the [[Western Cape]] province of [[South Africa]]. ==Understand== <!--[[Image:Map or aerial photo|400px|thumb|Map (or aerial photo) of the site]]--> <!--why dive here? add short note if the site is special in some way--> ===Position=== S33°53.80’ E018°23.80’ The position of the block (presumably an engine block) of the Seafarer is S33°53.965 E18°23.791<!--From Grant Whitford--> <!--Bearings: *(direction)° magnetic to (landmark)--> 50 to 75m offshore, slightly to the west of the Green Point Lighthouse This site is not in a Marine Protected Area (2004). A permit is not required. <!--[[Image:Image of whatever the site is named after.jpg|thumb|Caption]]--> ===Name=== The 8000 ton Safmarine freighter SS South African Seafarer was wrecked in a north westerly gale on 1st July, 1966, in front of the Green Point Lighthouse. All crew and passengers were rescued on the following day by helicopter. Most of the cargo was lost when the vessel broke up and the sea bed resembled a junkyard. No hull structure is recognisable. {|cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="0" |+ '''Specifications''' | Tonnage || align=right | 8101 || || gross registered tons |- | Length over all || align=right | 156 ||.21|| m |- | Beam || align=right | 20 ||.12|| m |- | Draft || align=right | 8 ||.53|| m |- | Engines || align=right | 3 || || steam turbines double reduction geared to single shaft. |- | Screws || align=right | 1 |- | Builder || align=right | 1950 || || Greenock & Grangemouth Dockyard Co. Ltd., Greenock, |} ===Depth=== Fairly shallow, probably not more than 8m <!--Maximum depth is about (depth)m. and the top of the (high point) is about (depth)m. Average depth is likely to be about (depth)m.--> <!--===Visibility=== comment on visibility to be expected--> ===Topography=== <!--description of the layout, landmarks and geographical arrangement of the site--> '''Geology:''' Pre-Cambrian sedimentary rock, probably ''Tygerberg'' formation of the Malmesbury series. <!--Strike (direction), Dip (direction) if applicable and available--> ===Conditions=== This area is exposed to the south west swell and the reefs are rugged. Be careful in the surf zone. It will generally only be divable in a fairly flat sea. A north west wind will push up a chop which will make shore entry and exit uncomfortable or even dangerous, so check the weather forecast and don't dive if a front is coming in. South easterly winds will only be a problem if very strong, and this can be forecast fairly reliably. The site is more likely to be at it's best in summer but there are also occasional opportunities in other seasons. <!--===Classification==--> <!--official SANBI reef type classification or equivalent if available --> <!--===Facilities===--> Paved public parking area. ==Get in== '''Shore dive:''' To get there park in the parking lot facing the sea in front of the lighthouse. To get to the sea you will need a rope or a ladder. The reason for this is that there is a drop of several metres from the promenade walkway to the rocks below. There are no steps around anywhere, so the only way to get down is by lowering yourself and your gear down. '''Boat dive:''' This site can also be dived by boat. The site is about 2.3km from the Oceana Power Boat Club slipway at Granger Bay ==See== <!--[[Image:(photo of typical marine organism from site)|thumb|(caption)]]--> ===Marine life=== <!--General description of biota. Substitute “Aquatic life” for fresh water sites--> <!--[[Image:(photo of typical feature from site)|thumb|(caption)]]--> ===Features=== Steel wreck of fairly modern construction, severely broken up. ===Photography=== <!--What kind of photography is likely to produce good results--> <!--Recommendations for photographic equipment: Lens angle, lighting etc.--> ===Routes=== <!--General description of routes--> <!--#List of specific route instructions--> ==Stay safe== ===Hazards=== <!--Site specific hazards, entry hazards--> ===Skills=== No special skills recommended. ===Equipment=== No special equipment required. Back to [[Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay]] {{IsPartOf|Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay}} {{usablediveguide}} {{geo|-33.896667|18.396667|zoom=15|layer=OD}} {{no Wikipedia link}} l50t2c76wpz3sgs6jaa465w24l9lu5f 0 9837 2309312 2186694 2013-06-21T04:53:39Z Traveler100bot 160739 add pagebanner wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Djibo''' is in [[North Burkina Faso]]. Djibo is pretty dry and dusty, with a lake. The population is predominantly Peul and thus Fulfulde is predominantly spoken and élévage is important. This is the capital of the Soum province. There is a substantial Mossi population with some others sprinkled in (Koroumba, Bella). ==Get in== From [[Ouagadougou|Ouaga]], you can go almost directly north through Kongoussi, which is shorter but unpaved the whole way (STAF), or go through Ouahigouya (Ouaga-OHG is paved, but OHG-Djibo is not) and change busses there (STMB, SOGEBAF). 4000 CFA one way; 7000 CFA round trip. *'''STMB''': daily 7:00, 14:30 to OHG, 11:00, 17:30 from OHG. Be sure to ask about their Carte de Fidelité (sort of like frequent flyer programs), which can be obtained in Ouaga or [[Ouahigouya]]. *'''STAF''': daily 7:00 (to and from Ouaga) *'''SOGEBAF''': daily 6:30, 13:30 to OHG, 10:00, 17:00 from OHG. There is a third bus to OHG on Wednesdays that leaves at 17:00. They are consistently very late and undependable. ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== There are some movie places—a popular one is one block east of the marché There is a traditional healer not too far from Djibo. There is a Tuareg camp on the Ouaga road just South of Djibo. They offer camel rides, treks and an overnight Tuareg experience involving camping out under the stars. Ask for Mohammed, the head of the family (he speaks good French) ==Buy== * '''Marché'''. Daily, relatively large and in the middle of town. Wednesday is marché day: there is a large animal market, vegetable selection is great, and the town is very crowded. The faux type factor is low. There are typical boutiques around the town but the largest are: *“the drive-thru” – near Hotel Massa — really nice people and a good selection including jam and oatmeal *“the one near Meillure Pain Locale” – also really nice people and good selection *“the one near the Caisse des Artisans” – also really nice people and good selection *Supermarché – not really super, but an interesting variety of things ==Eat== ===Restaurants=== There are a few kiosques around (notably Kiosque Beldal and Kiosque Soutien) and meat is plentiful. Also: *'''Hotel Massa''' – A variety of Togolese food. Sometimes you can get salad. The most expensive around. *'''La Causette''' – Tanti makes good, inexpensive riz-sauce and tô. ===Street food and snacks=== There are little “benga lady” operations around the marché; typically they offer benga, rice and sauce, and tô. Also: *milk products – Peuhl milk keeps yogurt, gappal, and chobbal plentiful in Djibo. The ladies at Kiosque Soutien have good yogurt. Not too far from the market is a place with cold, pasteurized milk and "Benin cheese" that has to be ordered in advance *bread – Djibo is home to some of the best bread in Burkina. The standard pain locale is 50 CFA per loaf and is delicious, but Bol d'Or or "Meillure Pain Locale" has a large loaf of fantastic bread at 120 CFA. *buur-maasa and other forms of fried dough and potato-like produce are available around the marché *Mariam at the Secretariat Publique near SOGEBAF has fantastic yogurt, bisap, and toydo ==Drink== *'''Hotel Massa''' – a fonctionnaire hot-spot (if you’re trying to find a particular fonctionnaire, starting here and asking patrons if they’ve seen him/her is a good way to start); a bit more expensive. *'''La Detente''' – sort of a younger crowd with lots of flirting *'''215''' – great for an afternoon beer, the owner “tink-tink” enjoys Americans *'''Calypso''' – popular for dancing on Saturday nights ==Sleep== *'''Auberge de Savanne''' — This auberge on the road into Djibo from Ouagadougou offers air-conditioned ensuite double rooms for 15000 CFA a night. It is a pleasant location with lots of greenery. Opened in 2007. *'''DPEBA hotel''': 1000 CFA (teacher rate), fantastic if it’s available *'''Hotel Massa''': 5000 CFA for room with fan and bathroom in hallway, A/C is available but keep in mind that electricity in Djibo cuts off at from 1:00-7:00. Some Volunteers have had a terrible time here. *'''The Auberge''': otherwise known as 'the old auberge' — characterless, on the edge of town ==Connect== * '''Post Office''', Open M-F 7:30 – 12 and 15:00 – 17:00, Saturday 7:30 – 12. * '''Internet'''. A cybercafe is located not too far from the Clinique Dentaire and 2 others have opened near the market. ==Go next== {{outlinecity}} {{geo|14.1000|-1.6333}} {{isPartOf|North Burkina Faso}} [[Wikipedia:Djibo]] qxvvtv6e6anyoe8gptuf47xdvitmdo0 0 132693 2544579 2014-03-04T12:24:40Z Pashley 1822 Redirected page to [[Northeast China]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Northeast China]] gpyatz5s1bhc3ik5rdf4fotw5z854dw 0 10748 2784362 2607082 2015-05-10T06:21:27Z DaGizza 162256 /* Sleep */ Updated listing for Grupo Turistico Costa Verde wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''El Castaño''' is a small fishing village on the Southern Pacific Coast of [[Chiapas]], [[Mexico]] in the La Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve. This village is home to approximately 50 people and tourism is operated by a community-based cooperative Grupo Turistico Costa Verde. ==Understand== ==Get in== El Castaño is accessed through the city of Mapastepec, Chiapas. Direct public transportation to El Castaño does not exist but transportation can be arranged through Grupo Turistico. ==Get around== ==See== In the heart of the La Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve, El Castaño is an ideal place to relax and simply enjoy the natural wonders of the coastal mangroves of Chiapas. The La Encrucijada mangrove is a highly dynamic ecosystem, where land meets sea, freshwater meets salt water, and where land and water dwelling creatures share the same place. Being such a unique ecosystem, this area is habitat to several threatened and endangered bird and mammal species including agami heron, jaibaru, rufus kingfisher, green parrots, jaguar, and spider monkeys and is a stopover for migratory birds. This is also home to crocodiles, caimans and green and black iguanas. These animals can be seen from a kayak on one of our aquatic trails. We offer cabins, kayak rentals, guided mangrove tours, sunset beach excursions and nighttime crocodile spotting tours. ==See== ==Do== Guided canoe tours of the La Encrucijada Biosphere with chances to view crocodiles, caymans, rare birds including Agami herons, pigmy kingfishers, pelicans, parrots, and green iguanas. Night crocodile spotting tours—observe crocodiles in their natural habitat Sunset beach trips to the San Nicholas Sand bar where the estuary meets the Pacific Ocean. Have a beer by the bonfire and watch the sunset over the Pacific Photography tours on the water—for the once in a lifetime shot! Sport fishing with an experienced guide Locally built Environmental Interpretation center Kayak, paddleboat and canoe rentals—get up close and personal with birds and animals most people will never see Hammocks and cool breezes for relaxing ==Buy== ==Eat== 2 local restaurants serve fresh fish, shrimp, and crab served in traditional style. ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Grupo Turistico Costa Verde | alt= | url= | email=gcostaverde@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 19181012161 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A community group composed of men and women with a common vision. Noticing the high level of marginalization and lack of employment in the southern Pacific region of Chiapas they decided to form an ecotourism cooperative with the goal of self employment while protecting local natural resources. In the heart of the La Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve on the Pacific coast of Chiapas. Surrounded by the tallest mangroves in North America, lakes. and endless beaches. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Chiapas}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|15.39278|-92.95601|zoom=11}} {{no Wikipedia link}} jrs3q6c7d32yjcqkqdrfchxu82cuehu 0 10778 2882360 2382274 2015-11-01T07:33:36Z Greenman 107540 South Africa wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disambiguation banner.png|pgname=Elgin}} __NOTOC__ There is more than one place called '''Elgin''': ===[[Canada]]=== * [[Elgin County]] - A county in [[Ontario]]. ===[[South Africa]]=== * [[Elgin (Western Cape)|Elgin]], a town in South Africa's [[Western Cape]] province. ===[[United Kingdom]]=== * [[Elgin]] - A city in [[Scotland]]. ===[[United States of America]]=== * [[Elgin (Illinois)]] - A town in [[Illinois]]. * [[Elgin (North Dakota)]] - A town in [[North Dakota]]. * [[Elgin (Pennsylvania)]] - A town in [[Pennsylvania]]. {{disamb}} [[WikiPedia:Elgin]] tdot7ox6bye4m8ytku8mrcpetpc9aqx 0 10861 2953723 2953722 2016-03-08T14:43:13Z 117.247.153.166 /* Buy */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Elounda Banner Crete Greece.JPG}} [[Image:Eloundasize.jpg|thumb]] '''Elounda''' is a city on [[Crete]]. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|35.2636|25.7202|zoom=13}} Flights are available to [[Heraklion]] ({{IATA|HER}}) from many European countries and via [[Athens]] from elsewhere. Drive on E74 to Agios Nikolaos (70 km) and then turn for Elounda. Elounda is 80 km from Heraklion Airport and the journey time to Elounda is 60 - 75 minutes by car or taxi. By bus: A local bus service [http://www.bus-service-crete-ktel.com/] with modern air conditioned buses is available. Take a bus to [[Agios Nikolaos]] and get connecting bus to Elounda. By ferry: Major ferry lines operate to the port of Herakleion, connecting with bus services at the main bus station near to the port. Ferries run to the nearby town of [Agios Nikolaos] via LANE lines [http://www.lane.gr] from Pireaus and Rhodes. ==Get around== Car rental is available. Good and modern public transport is provided by the KTEL bus company. '''By foot''' Elounda is a cosmopolitan town/village with a small fishing port. It has several sandy beaches all in walking distance from the centre (square) The square has many bars,restaurants and fast food businesses. You can even find a few kafenions here the real traditional watering holes. Elounda's fishing port also offers boat trips to the nearby Island of Spinalonga (Kalidon) which in the past was used as a leper colony. Near the main beach a little way from the square is a children's play area. There are shops, bars and restaurants close by. The beach has been awarded the blue flag. Near to this beach there is also boat trips and one boat called the Shark's Eye has a glass bottom and is a hydrofoil. If you walk back through the square to the other end..you will see a street going up a bank. You probably came down this street on your coach. On this street there are shops, bars, restaurants and Jewellery shops, Fashion shops, tourist shops, and even a couple of night clubs. Going further up this street you will see a cut going down to the left. You will see a sign saying "Sanken City Of Olous"(yes sanken) This was the original Elounda many questions are being asked about this city "was Olous the real Atlantis from Myths and Legends ?" As you walk along the causeway you may still see some of the walls of the city in the water. Keep walking and you will come across a small beach, with a large old stone building at the end of it. This building was origanally built as a storage building. Keep walking along and to you right you will see some old windmills. Here is a beautiful spot over the bridge a small canal with fishing boats to the side. You will also see the original stone bridge now broken. This Canal was built by the French many many Years ago. There are many things to see this side of the bridge .......and if you are fit and can put up with the heat even a beautiful fine white sand beach. ==See== ===Spinalonga Island=== Spinalonga Island is the setting for the bestseller "The Island" by Victoria Hislop that was made into a popular television mini-series. The novel chronicles the history of the island as a leper colony through the lives of a family from Plaka. Spinalonga Island is easily accessed by boat from Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and the small village of Plaka. The island of Spinalonga (Kalidon) has captured the imagination of many throughout its long history. Since millennia past, artists, musicians and authors have romanticised and wriiten about this island. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions on Crete, and annually thousands of visitors walk along the narrow streets through the village on Spinalonga . The name 'Spinalonga,' which means 'Long Thorn,' came from the Venitians after a small island near Venice. The official name is [[Kalidon]], but so well known is its former name that even the sign posts and the boats that take you to the island will call it only by its Venetian name. Spinalonga is an island fortress on the southwestern entrance to the Gulf of Elounda. It is 5.6km away from Skisma (the central village of Elounda). On the rocky island of Spinalonga, a fortress was built even from ancient ages to protect the port of the ancient Eloundians. It is reported that many Christians from the surrounding village took refuge in the ruins to save themselves during the time that the Saracens overtook Crete. In 1579, the Venetian rulers built the powerful fortress for the safety of the port of Elounda, enclosing the area from hostile ships. It was originally part of the mainland, but the Venetians undertook the engineering project of turning it into an island. In 1630, the fortress seemed to be impregnable but in 1715, the Kapoudan Pasha, the Turkish captain, besieged it at close quarters and took it. During the 1821 Revolution, it was a safe haven for many Turks, and during the 19th century it was the main port that was importing and exporting goods for the entire region of Mirabello. In 1881, it had 1112 Ottoman inhabitants who were involved in commerce, and they comprised the local council. During the revolution of 1821, 1866 and 1897, it was besieged by Cretan rebels. By edict of the State of Crete, from 1904 Spinalonga was used as a gathering point and place of refuge for Cretans suffering from leprosy. After a couple decades, it became the home of those from all over Greece who were suffering from the disease. Before this time, lepers lived a harsh life as outcasts, many living in the caves that riddle Crete and other areas of Greece. Exile to Spinalonga was harsh, as many people were separated from their families on the mainland. But at least they had company. People fell in love, married, and had children. There was agriculture and farm animals and a school. Goods were brought daily from the mainland. It was one of the safest places to be during the Nazi occupation of the island. Nonetheless, life was difficult. Death from leprosy was often very painful, and a number of the exiles committed suicide by leaping into the sea from the high fortress walls. With the progress of science, a cure was found, and the hospital was closed in 1957 as those who were now cured returned to their homes around the country. '''Practical Information''' The boat from Plaka takes only about ten minutes, and is reasonably priced. From Elounda or Agios Nikolaos, the boat ride is longer and more costly. During the season, boats depart from several locations in all three towns. If you are going late in the day, make sure you know when the last boat departs the island. Additionally, boarding a boat back to mainland is pretty informal. You can get on just about any of them. Make sure you know which town it is heading for, or you could end up miles from your car. As long as you are going back to the right town, it really doesn't matter which boat you get on. You may end up at a slightly different location than where you originally boarded, but the walk will not be far. There is a nominal fee to enter the site, and you can purchase guide books in several languages when you pay for your ticket. You can spend an entire day exploring this fascinating place, but you should set aside at least two hours, plus the boat ride. During the heat of the summer, it is a good idea to try to go as early in the day as possible. Bring a bottle of water. There is a small taverna/cafe and public toilets at the landing area. You cannot picnic inside the site, but you can picnic outside the fortress walls around the landing area. To fully explore the entire island requires a great deal of walking, up inclines and up and down steep stairs. For those who cannot manage all this walking, the most interesting part of the island can be done quite easily without all the inclines and stairs. This area is the main part of what was the village, including the "main street" shops, many homes, and public buildings like the hospital and church. There are many tavernas clustered around the embarkation/disembarkation areas in Plaka, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos. The owners will actively invite you to have your lunch at theirs when you return. Don't feel pressured to go into the first one. Take a stroll to find the one that really appeals to you. *'''Salt Pans''' 15th century salt evaporation pans which were still in use until the early 1970's. *'''Canal''' Built by French engineers to ease trade between Elounda and [[Agios Nikolaos]]. ==Do== *{{do | name=Elounda Village | url= | email= | address=Various | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visit the fishing village of Elounda. It is a cosmopolitan village with many shops and beautifully situated restaurants }} ==Buy== The Shark's Eye Boat Tour. The Eklektos bookshop for a diverse choice of literature, including those recommended by the helpful proprietor. Visit the next village of Plaka on the Happy Train, which you can catch in the square. You can also take a trip to Spinalonga from Plaka. ==Eat== [[File:Elounda P1050485.JPG|thumb|250px]] *{{eat | name=Ergospasio Restaurant | url= | email= | address=Elounda Main Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The restaurant overlooks the beautiful Elounda bay and you can enjoy the view sitting on the waters edge. The food is fantastic with a matching wine selection. }} *{{eat | name=Lotus Eaters | url=http://www.lotus-eaters.com | email= | address=On Sea-Front Road Near Causway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A beautiful family run taverna with excellent food and professional service and spectacular views. }} ==Sleep== [[File:Hotel in Elounda - view from the sea.jpg|thumb|250px]] * {{sleep | name=Elounda Ilion Hotel Bungalows | alt= | url=http://www.elounda-ilion.com | email=info@elounda-ilion.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 28410 41703 | tollfree= | fax=+30 28410 41781 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=72053 Elounda. This hotel is built on a hill offering a panoramic view of the bay of Elounda. }} * {{sleep | name=Selena Village Hotel | url=http://www.selenavillage.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Plaka | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=3 star hotel situated just opposite to the historical castle Spinalonga, over a marvelous and calm sea, 1.8 km from Elounda village }} * {{sleep | name=Villa Marina | url=http://www.villamarina.gr/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Plaka | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=It is built on a hillside overlooking Elounda gulf and the old Venetian island of Spinalonga. It is an villa in a large private ground with a superb sea view }} * {{sleep | name=Elounda Villas | url=http://www.villaelounda.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A haven of elegance, which blends in with the Elounda landscape overlooking the gulf of Mirabello. Here you can enjoy a cozy accommodation in a friendly environment. }} *{{sleep | name=Anemos Villas Elounda | url=http://www.eloundavillascrete.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A collection of three luxury villas with swimming pool and sea view. }} *{{sleep | name=Traditional Homes in Crete | url=http://www.cheapvillascrete.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=12 stone built traditional villas situated in the settlement of Mavrikiano - Elounda }} *{{sleep | name=Elounda Palm Hotel | url=http://www.eloundapalm-crete.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Main Road Heraklion-Elounda | phone=+30 28410 41825 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Elounda Palm Hotel is built in atractive gardens with bungalows and suites that share a pool and offer magnificent panoramic sea views over the bay. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Blue Palace Resort & Spa, | alt= | url=http://www.bluepalace.gr | email=reservations@bluepalace.gr | address= | lat=35.2940 | long=25.7266 | directions= | phone=+30 28410 65500 | tollfree= | fax=+30 28410 89712 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Beautifully situated between the coast of Elounda and Spinalonga Island. Has 251 rooms including bungalows, suites and villas, some with private infinity pool. Five restaurants, including award winning L'Orangerie; spa, private beach, water sports and private boat. }} * {{sleep | name=Domes of Elounda All Suites and Villas Spa Resort | alt= | url=http://www.domesofelounda.com | email=info@domesofelounda.com | address= | lat=35.2899 | long=25.7294 | directions= | phone=+30 28410 43500 | tollfree= | fax=+30 28410 41603 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=72053 Elounda,Crete, }} * {{sleep | name=Aquila Elounda Village Hotel | url=http://www.aquilahotels.com/eloundavillage/frontend/ | email=info@aquilahotels.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 28410 41802 | tollfree= | fax=+30 28410 41278 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=208 elegant rooms, bungalows and suites. }} ==Go next== {{outlinecity}} {{geo|35.2667|25.7167}} {{isPartOf|Lasithi}} [[Commons:Category:Elounda]] [[Wikipedia:Elounda]] q38s36gfjtjxtp6fkb4gbn6yakfz9i7 0 11172 2965522 2953730 2016-03-29T21:36:15Z WOSlinker 113846 tidy phone wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Esztergom banner Bazilika Lights.jpg|caption=Esztergom Cathedral at night}} '''Esztergom''' is a town near [[Budapest]] in [[Hungary]]. Situated on the right bank of the river Danube which marks the border between Slovakia ad Hungary. The biggest basilica (church) of Central Europe can be found in Esztergom. ==Get in== [[File:Amadeus (ship, 1997) 002.jpg|thumb|Amadeus at Port of Esztergom]] ===By car=== *From [[Budapest]] drive out in direction Buda north on road No 10 (Pilisvörösvár-Dorog-Esztergom) ca. 45 km *From Budapest drive out in direction Buda north on road No 11 then turn left at Szentendre towards [[Pomáz]] and climb the [[Pilis]] hills to arrive at Esztergom ca. 50 km *From Budapest drive out in direction Buda north on road No 11 and follow the Danube along ([[Szentendre]]-[[Visegrád]]-Esztergom) ca. 65 km. This route is longer than the previous ones but much more scenic. *From [[Slovakia]]: [[Bratislava]]-Komarno-Štúrovo E 575, than local road: no. 63 and cross the Danube river at Sturovo *From [[Vienna]]: E60, E75 highway, in Hungary M1 till way out at Komárom (9 km), than local road :no.10 and no. 11 till Esztergom ===By train=== * {{listing | name=Train station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.7776 | long=18.7431 | directions=roughly a twenty minutes walk from the town center and basilica. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom.desiro.JPG | hours= | price= | content=[[Budapest]]: #1 local train from Nyugati PU. (Western Railstation) about 45 km.or #2 InterCity/EuroCity fast trains departing from Keleti PU. (Eastern Railstation) For example, the IC 170 runs from Budapest to Berlin with a stop in Štúrovo. Štúrovo railway station is on the opposite side of the Danube from Esztergom, in the Slovakian town of Štúrovo. Getting the train to Štúrovo involves a longer walk (1-1.5 hours) to Esztergom. However, it offers the novelty of travelling by train just over the Hungary-Slovakia border, then walking back to into Hungary on the new bridge over the river Danube. If you are only interested in the view, it is faster to just walk across the bridge for the view and then back to Esztergom. }} ===By bus=== * {{listing | name=Bus station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the town center, just a two minutes walk away from the main square. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=#1[[Budapest]]-Dorog-Esztergom (45km) or #2 Budapest-[[Visegrád]]-Esztergom (65 km) local far-distance Volan bus line from Árpád Bridge Volan bus station in Pest. #3 take HÉV suburb train from Buda Batthyány Square till end-station in Szentendre, than Volan bus line Szentendre-[[Visegrád]]-Esztergom. }} ===By boat=== * {{listing | name=Port Esztergom | alt=Kishajó kikötő | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Amadeus (ship, 1997) 002.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Daily boat line MAHART Passnave from Budapest Vigadó Square at Pest. }} ==Get around== ==See== [[image:Interior of basilica of Esztergom Cathedral.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Pulpit of the Basilica]] ===Churches=== * {{see | name=Esztergom Basilica | alt=The Main Cathedral of Ascension and primate St. Adalbert, Esztergomi Főszékesegyház, Mennyekbe Felvett Boldogságos Szűz Mária, Nagyboldogasszony és Szent Adalbert prímási főszékesegyház vagy esztergomi bazilika | url=http://www.bazilika-esztergom.hu/ | email=ebazilika@gmail.com | address=Szent István tér 1. | lat=47.7991 | long=18.7366 | directions=on castle hill. | phone=+36 33 402354 | tollfree= | fax=+36 33 402353 | image=Bazilika.homlokzat.jpg | hours=Summer time (27 Mar – 27 Oct) 08.00-18.00, Winter time: 08.00-16.00 (2014) | price=Entrance to the basilica is free | content=The town's claim to fame and the largest basilica in the country. It was in a church formerly built on the same spot that the Hungarian king Vajk was baptised and from then on known as Saint Stephen. - Rebuilt according the plans of Pál Kühnel, János Páckh and József Hild from 1822 to 1869. The Basilica of Esztergom, being the cathedral of the Primate of Hungary, is the first in rank, and also the largest among the churches in the country. The church in the place of the present Basilica was founded by King St. Stephen during the first decade of our statehood. The classicist church is enormous: the height of the dome is 71,5 meters; it has giant arches and an enormous '''altar'''-piece by Michelangelo Grigoletti. On one side, in the '''Saint Stephen chapel''', the glittering relics of Hungarian and other nations’ saints and valuable jewellery can be seen. On the south side, the '''Bakócz Chapel''', the only one that survived the Middle Ages, can be seen. }}[[image:Esztergom.Treasury.011.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Treasury of Esztergom Cathedral]] ** {{see | name=Treasury | alt=Kincstár | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.79901 | long=18.73581 | directions= | phone=+36 20 8280626 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom.Treasury.001.jpg | hours=Jun-Aug 9:00-18:00, Feb-May and Sep-Oct till 17:00, Nov-Jan till 16:00 | price=HUF900, Students and pensioners: HUF500 (2014) | content=It has many masterpieces of medieval goldsmith's works. The western European masters hands are praised by such items as the crown silver cross that has been used since the 13th century, the ornate chalices, Francesco Francia’s processional cross, the upper part of the well-known ‘Matthias-Calvary’ which is decorated in the rare ronde-bosse enamel technique, also there is a vast collection of traditional Hungarian and European textiles, including chasubles, liturgical vestments and robes. }} [[image:Esztergom - bazilika altemplom lejatat.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Entrance staircase of Basilica crypt of Esztergom Cathedral]] ** {{see | name=Crypt | alt=Kripta | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.79891 | long=18.73600 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=EsztregomFotoThaler11.JPG | hours=Mar–Oct 9:00-17:00, Nov–Feb 10:00-16:00, 24 Dec Closed | price=HUF200 | content=The huge crypt, built in Old Egyptian style in 1831, is today the resting place of late archbishops, among others, József Mindszenty, famous for his opposition to both Nazi and Communist rule. }} ** {{see | name=Lookout, Cupola | alt=Kupola kilátó | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.79913 | long=18.73667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom Kathedrale Mariä Himmelfahrt Kuppel 1.JPG | hours=Apr–Oct: 09:30-17:00, Can be visited in good weather only. | price=HUF700 | content=Nearly,-in several stages,- total of 400 steps leads up to the dome's balcony from the entrance of the basilica. The spherical over dome is 2.5m in diameter, the cross is 7m tall. }} ** {{see | name=Organ | alt=Orgona | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.79923 | long=18.73689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom basilica organ Hungary.jpg | hours= | price= | content=The organ has five manuals and by 2006 had 85 stops working out of the planned 146. The organ contains the largest organ pipes in Hungary, 10m long. The smallest pipe is 7mm. It is one of the largest organ in Europe, surpassing all organs in Hungary in both volume and variety of stops. }} [[image:Esztergom panoráma Belvárosi templommal.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Jesuits parish-church of Esztergom]] * {{see | name=Jesuits parish-church | alt=Loyolai Szent Ignác Parish Church, Belvárosi templom, Loyolai Szent Ignác Plébánia Templom | url=http://www.esztergomi-ersekseg.hu/?fm=1&am=4&op=plebaniaview&p_id=35 | email= | address=Esztergom, Mindszenti Hercegprímás tere 1 | lat=47.7966 | long=18.7347 | directions=In the centre of the Víziváros (Watertown) | phone=+36 33 413878 | tollfree= | fax=+36 33 413878 | image=Esztergom panoráma Belvárosi templommal.JPG | hours= | price= | content=The Water District, twin towered church built by the Jesuits between 1728 and 1738 in Baroque style, by the architect Ignác Oratsek. Most of the original equipment and Baroque Organ under World War II destroyed, but is still can see the Baroque Baumgartner's altars which were made in 1735-1737 }} * {{see | name=St. Peter and Paul Church of Inner City Parish | alt=Esztergomi Szent Péter és Pál plébánia, Belvárosi plébánia | url=http://belvarosiesztergom.hu/ | email=sztpeterespal@egomnet.hu | address=Esztergom, IV. Béla király utca 3./ Deák Ferenc utca | lat=47.79036 | long=18.73815 | directions=South of City Hall | phone=+36 33 413791, +36 20 7752841 | tollfree= | fax=+36 33 413791 | hours=Parish office hours: weekdays 15:00-18:00 | price= | content=The St. Peter's parish was the ancestors of today's inner city parish, about this mentioned first time 1294. Based on the walls of its build in 1699 the St. Peter and Paul Church. After extended in 1762, Archbishop Ferenc Barkóczy consecrated the huge, ancient, baroque church (990sqm). The main altarpiece depicting St. Peter and St. Paul, donate Kolos Vaszary Archbishop in 1896. The Baroque high altar was replaced in 1900 with a marble high altar. The fence of the wall of the church placed a St. John Nepomuk statue (18th century) monument. Similarly, a monument the parish house (1784). - Throughout the year have a '''pilgrim accommodation''' option here, by appointment. }} [[image:Esztergom - Ferences templom.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Saint Anne of Downtown Franciscan church]] * {{see | name=Saint Anne (Downtown) Franciscan church | alt=Belvárosi ferences templom (Szent Anna-templom) | url=http://franka-egom.ofm.hu | email=esztergom-lelk@ofm.hu | address=Bottyán János St., 10 | lat=47.79051 | long=18.73980 | directions=Close to Főapát Way | phone=+36 33 510290 | tollfree= | fax=+36 33 510291 | image=Esztergom - Ferences templom.jpg | hours= | price= | content=single-towered building, also masterpiece of Baroque architecture. Built between 1700–1755 }} * {{see | name=Baroque Calvary, with the Classicist chapel | alt=Szent Tamás Calvary and Saint Stephen Chapel, Szent Tamás hegyi kálvária és kápolna | url= | email= | address=Saint Thomas Hill (Szent Tamás hegy) | lat=47.7541 | long=18.7516 | directions=On the southern slopes of the Saint Thomas Hill, one km east of Esztergom Airport, cross over Szentléleki Creek, toward south on Látóhegyi road further about 600m and turn to east more a half km to the church | phone=+36 33 413878 | tollfree= | fax=+36 33 413878 | hours= | price= | content=These were built to commemorate the heroes who died for Esztergom. The hill was named after a church built by Bishop Lukács Bánffy in memoriam the martyr Saint Thomas Becket, who had been his fellow student at the University of Paris. The church which the Turks built there were destroyed a long time ago. In 1823, Bishop János Benyovszky canon was built in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows a classicist, the historic chapel. A six stationed way leading up to the hill. Before the chapel seen a monumental sculpture group,-crucifix, the Virgin Mary, Saint János, Mary Magdalene, two thieves,-dates back to 1781. The chapel locates the relic of Saint Thomas Becket. The Baroque Calvary was built in 1781. The classicist Calvary Chapel made in 1823 honored to Our Lady of Sorrows. The building has wall pillar, triangular vaults, small front tower, which is located behind the pediments. }} [[image:Esztergom.StAnna.Church.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Round Church of Saint Anne]] * {{see | name=Church of Saint Anne | alt=Kerektemplom | url=http://www.szentanna.extra.hu/ | email=szentanna@extra.hu | address=Esztergom, Rudnay Sándor tér 9 | lat=47.78455 | long=18.74037 | directions=Halfway between Downtown and Train Station | phone=+36 33 312 291 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom Kerektemplom homlokzat.JPG | hours=Can be visited on weekdays 8:00-16:00 | price= | content=This neoclassical style Roman Catholic church situated on the southern city of Esztergom. Church was built on the initiative of Sándor Rudnay archbishop, who the building to 'miniature' copy of the Basilica the intended. }} * {{see | name=Ozitseli Hadji mosque | alt=Özicseli Hadzsi Ibrahim-dzsámi | url=http://esztergomidzsami.hu/ | email=info@esztergomidzsami.hu | address=Watertown (Viziváros), Berenyi Zsigmond utca 18 | lat=47.7992 | long=18.7343 | directions=North of the Christian Museum | phone=+36 33 500175 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom mosque renovations.JPG | hours=Opening hours: Mo: closed, Tu-Su: 10:00-20:00 | price= | content=Built on the ruins of the medieval tower Veprech. In 1239 it was the northest stronghold of the city. The tower was rebuilt several times over the years. The foot gate was walled. The upper part of the tower converted into a mosque with a minaret, in 17th century. Now, the Ozitseli mosque part of a residential house and the Minaret is missing. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox church | alt=Rác Templom | url= | email= | address=Kossuth Lajos utca, 60 | lat=47.78761 | long=18.74095 | directions=Close to Magyar Street, west of Bus Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=was built around 1770 by Serbian settlers in Esztergom. }} * {{see | name=Convent Church | alt=Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Zárdatemplom - Szent Kereszt felmagasztalása (volt Ferences Templom) | url=http://www.esztergomi-ersekseg.hu/?fm=1&am=4&op=plebaniaview&p_id=35 | email= | address=Pázmány Péter utca 18 | lat=47.79713 | long=18.73608 | directions=Close to Bálint Balassa Museum | phone=+36 33 413878 | tollfree= | fax=+36 33 413878 | hours= | price= | content=Founded by Marianus Franciscans in 1685. Built a stone church in honor of the Holy Cross and a convent between 1726 and 1750. Later the archives of primate and the archbishop's library placed in the convent and church. Then the former Franciscan convent and church receive by the Pauline Sisters order named St. Vince and the seminary is moved to here. }} === Museums === * {{see | name=Christian Museum | alt=Keresztény Múzeum, Érseki Palota | url=http://www.christianmuseum.hu/ | email=keresztenymuzeum@vnet.hu | address=Mindszenty ter 2 | lat=47.79788 | long=18.73467 | directions=Downtown area | phone=+36 33 413880 | tollfree= | fax= | image=EsztergomCatholicMuseum.jpg | hours=Mar-Nov: Tu-W, F-Su 10AM-5PM, Closed: on M and Th | price=HUF 900 (2014) | content=The world's third-largest diocesan museum after the Vatican and Munich (Freising). The biggest ecclestial collection in Hungary. The museum is in the '''Primate's Palace''' in the Watertown part of town. The permanent exhibitions include: Hungarian, Austrian and German late Gothic painting and sculpture (15th-16th centuries), Italian Renaissance and Baroque painting (13th-18th centuries), Hungarian, Austrian and German Baroque painting (17th-18th centuries), Flemish painting (15th-16th centuries), Tapestries (15th-20th centuries), collection of Orthodox icons and metalwork (16th-20th centuries), Applied Arts collection: goldsmith works, ivory carvings, clocks, boxes, ceramics, glass, paintings, oriental rugs knotted (12-20th century.) }} * {{see | name=Castle Museum | alt=Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum Esztergomi Vármúzeuma | url=http://www.varmuzeum.ini.hu/ | email= | address=Szent Istvan ter 1 | lat=47.79806 | long=18.7363 | directions=Next to the basilica. | phone=+36 33 415986 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom Castle Museum - Botticelli.JPG | hours=Nov-Mar 10:00-16:00, Apr-Oct 10:00-18:00, Closed Monday. Hungarian guided tours hourly, English, German tours every two hours (Tours: approx. 60 minutes). Temporarly closed open 2015 spring | price=Adult HUF1300 (include guided visit to 12-16. century residential spaces of Royal and Archbishop's Palace, and to the throne room, small-Romanian Palace, the residential tower lookout terrace.), Walk Ticket: HUF500 (only to courtyard, Stonework-Lapidarium and ornamental weapons exhibition). | content=The castle was built on ancient Roman foundations. Exhibits in seven rooms and Castle chapel. Four permanent exhibitions are here: Centuries of Esztergom, Decorative Weapons collection of the Hungarian National Museum, History of the Hungarian coinage, and the Stone Storage (Lapidarium) }} *{{see | name=Bálint Balassa Museum | alt=Balassa Bálint Múzeum | url=http://balassamuzeum.hu/ | email= | address=Mindszenty József tér 5 | lat=47.79692 | long=18.73620 | directions=Downtown area | phone=+36 33 412-185 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom BBM.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Local and regional history museum. This building was built in Baroque style on medieval bases and is located in Víziváros (Watertown), served as the first town hall of Esztergom county after the Turks had been driven out of the region. Branch units: #1 Pázmány Péter street "old county hall" (Pázmány Péter utcai „régi megyeháza”) temporary exhibition hall, archaeological warehouse, photography and restoration workshop; #2 Babits Memorial House (Babits Mihály Emlékház): Babits Memorial Exhibition, off Siszler st. (47.7905, 18.7508); #3 Pilisszentlélek village:Slovak folk house (szlovák tájház) Hunyadi János Street. 42; #4 Dömös village: Provostal ruins and Árpád-era crypt (Prépostsági romok és Árpád-kori altemplom) }} * {{see | name=Mihály Babits Museum | alt=Babits-villa | url= | email= | address=Babits Mihály u 11 | lat= | long= | directions=By car: Take Siszler u. opening from the main road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=House of famous 20th century poet Mihály Babits. }} * {{see | name=Wine Museum | alt=Bormúzeum, Esztergomi prímási pincerendszer | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=beneath Castle Hill and the Basilica | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom Prímás pince.JPG | hours= | price= | content=Wine Museum located in the Esztergom primate's cellar system. The neo-classical cellar system is a total 3,700 sq m. The Dark Gate tunnel divided in two parts. The height of its is eleven meters. }} ===Other sights=== [[File:Esztergom Panorama 7.jpg|thumb |Castle, Esztergom]] * {{see | name=Monument buildings of Széchenyi square | alt= | url= | email= | address=Széchenyi square | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Ostřihom, pěší zóna.JPG | hours= | price= | content=one of the town's latest sights. It was completely rebuilt in 2006. It's the main square of Esztergom with mostly baroque buildings, fountains and restaurants. - No. 1 Vak Bottyán Palace (City Hall) (Vak Bottyán-palota,Városháza), No. 4 Brunner House (Brunner-ház ), No. 6 Niedermann House (Niedermann-ház ), No. 7 Groh or Lucky House (Gróh-, vagy Szerencsés-ház), No. 16 Medieval House (Középkori ház alapfalai), No. 13 House (Lakóház), No. 14 House (Lakóház), No. 19 House (Lakóház), No. 15 Pozzi House (Pozzi-ház), No. 24-26 Kollár House (Kollár-ház), No. 12 Frey House (Frey-ház), No. 21 Savings mansions (Takarékpénztári bérpalota), No. 23 Rudolf House (Rudolf-ház ) , No. 25 Rochlitz pharmacy (Rochlitz-patika) }} * {{see | name=Cathedral Library | alt=Főszékesegyházi Könyvtár | url= | email= | address=At corner of Pázmány Péter St and Liszt Ferenc St | lat= | long= | directions=in the southern part of the town, Watertown (Víziváros) district | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=was built in 1853 according to plans by József Hildis one of the richest religious libraries of Hungary, accommodating approximately 250,000 books, among which several codices and incunabula can be found, such as the Latin explanation of the ‘Song of Songs’ from the 12th century, the ‘Lövöföldi Corvina’ originating from donations of King Matthias, or the Jordánszky-codex, which includes the Hungarian translation of the Bible from 1516-1519. }} * {{see | name=Bath Hotel | alt=Fürdő Szálló | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A historical, Classicist building }} * {{see | name=Town Hall. | alt=Városháza, régi Vak Bottyán Palota | url= | email= | address=Széchényi square, 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom-Varoshaza.JPG | hours= | price= | content=Former it was single-floor curia of Vak Bottyán (János Bottyán, Bottyán the Blind), the Kuruc general (1689). The first floor was constructed on its top in 1729. The house burnt down in the 1750s. It was rebuilt in accordance with the plans of a local architect, Antal Hartmann. Upon its façade there is a red marble carving which presents the coat of arms of Esztergom (a palace within the castle walls, protected by towers, with the Árpáds’ shields below.) . }} * {{see | name=The equestrian statue of Vak Bottyán | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=On the corner of the Town Hall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Created by István Martsa, commemorates the original owner of the Town Hall }} * {{see | name=Trinity-statue | alt= | url= | email= | address=Széchényi square | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom.city.hall.and.holy.trinity.statue.JPG | hours= | price= | content=This was created by György Kiss in 1900 }} * {{see | name=Decorated Baroque houses | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bottyán János St | lat= | long= | directions=Near to the Town Hall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Sándor Earl palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite the Franciscan church | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Baroque }} * {{see | name=Esztergom Castle | alt=Vár | url= | email= | address=Szent István tér 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom.Vár.JPG | hours= | price= | content=on the right bank of the river is rising, on high ground bounded by more than fifty meters high precipitous walls. In the 18th century gradually dismantled protective works. In 1869 was completed the monumental Basilica on the site of the older church. 'Esztergom Castle Theatre' ( Esztergomi Várszínház ), is Esztergom single, open-air theater, which is the south side of the castle, at the Budai tower. }} * {{see | name=Old Seminary | alt=Ószeminárium, Nagyszeminárium,Szent Adalbert Központ | url=http://www.szentadalbert.hu/index.php | email= | address=Szent István tér 10. | lat=47.8006 | long=18.7372 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom.Seminary.JPG | hours= | price= | content=The ószeminárium more than 80 m long. Elevation difference between the northern and southern facade of 10 m for this reason there is a two-story substructure. On the south - overlooking the Basilica - façade neoclassic. The north façade was made romantic style. Either side of the entrance are statues of George Szelepcsényi and Nicholas Olah archbishops }} * {{see | name=Bottyan Bridge | alt=Bottyan Híd | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom.BottyanHid3.JPG | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Former Synagogue | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom.Synagogue.jpg | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Courthouse | alt=Bíróság | url= | email= | address=Széchenyi István tér 22. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom.court.JPG | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Csurgó Spring | alt=Csurgó-forrás | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Csurgó-kút.jpg | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Dark gate | alt=Sötétkapu | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.7994 | long=18.7377 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Sotetkapu.JPG | hours= | price= | content=This is a passage in the huge artificial slope of Castle Hill.Built in front of the basilica. The length is approximately 90 m. In one end is the Old Seminary (Ószeminárium), in the other is the Faculty John Vitez of Peter Pázmány Catholic University ( Pázmány Péter Katolikus Egyetem, Vitéz János Kar). }} * {{see | name=Saint István statue | alt=Szent István szobor | url= | email= | address=Szent István tér | lat= | long= | directions=near to the Basilica. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Ostřihom, sousoší, svatý Štěpán.JPG | hours= | price= | content=A the northern rondella of the Castle. A huge, twelve meters high, limestone statue, which depicts the coronation of King Stephen made by Nicholas Melocco in 2001. The two-figure statue of two arched stone ribs with a cross on top of the statue }} * {{see | name=Plague Madonna statue (Immaculata sculpture) | alt=Pestis-Madonna szobor, Immaculata-szobor | url= | email= | address=Mindszenty József tér | lat= | long= | directions=Mindszenty tér and Pázmány utca crossing, at the corner of school blocks | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=was made ​​in 1740, commemorating the plague in 1739 }} * {{see | name=Old Archbishop's Palace, Baróth House | alt=Régi érseki palota, Baróth-ház | url= | email= | address=Mindszenty József tér 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Roman Catholic parish house | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mindszenty József tér 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Roman Catholic Parish Church of Watertown | alt=Vízivárosi római katolikus plébániatemplom | url= | email= | address=Mindszenty József tér 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Statue of Blessed Eusebius | alt=Boldog Özséb-szobor | url= | email= | address=Szent István tér | lat= | long= | directions=At the bottom of the ramp leading to Castle Hill, in the northeast corner | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom - Eusebius.JPG | hours= | price= | content=Blessed Eusebius was a canon of Esztergom. In his left hand hold a book. This statue was made in 1780. }} * {{see | name=Canonical row of houses | alt=Kanonoki házsor | url= | email= | address=Szent István tér 4–5-6–7-8–9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Kuklender Maria statue | alt=Kukländer Mária-szobor | url= | email= | address=Szent István tér | lat= | long= | directions=South of the Basilica | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Erected in 1710 by Thrückl Benigna, wife of the Castle Commander. The one of the oldest hungarian public monument. The Maria statue hold a crown, on right hand a Jesus with an 'apple of the state', on left hand is a scepter. There could be see the arms of the family Kukländer }} * {{see | name=St. Mark's Statue | alt=Szent Kőrösi Márk-szobor | url= | email= | address=Szent István tér | lat= | long= | directions=At south-east end of the Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Around in 1780. His right hand hold a palm leaf }} * {{see | name=St. László's Statue | alt=Szent László-szobor | url= | email= | address=Szent István tér | lat= | long= | directions=Of the ramp leading to Castle Hill, north-west side | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There is a sword in his left hand and his right hand holds an ax and the Holy Crown is on his head.This statue is a Joseph Hebenstreit creation. }} * {{see | name=Statue of Our Lady of Hungary | alt=Magyarok Nagyasszonya szobor | url= | email= | address=Szent István tér | lat= | long= | directions=Top of Castle Hill, in front of the Basilica | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bronze, which is erected by a canon of Esztergom (Pór Antal), the occasion of the millennium of conquest. György Kis was the sculptor. This been set up in 1905. The 2m high statue is on a 3.7-meter pedestal. }} * {{see | name=Malom Bastion | alt=Mill Bastion, Malom-bástya | url= | email= | address=Víziváros , Berényi Zsigmond utca 20. | lat=47.8 | long=18.7338 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Eszterom - Mosque.JPG | hours= | price= | content=Technical monument. Built in 1543. Here was a springs inside the Mill tower. Seerved the water supply to the Castle. }} * {{see | name=Kossuth Bridge | alt=Kossuth híd | url= | email= | address=Watertown (Víziváros), Kis-Duna Promenad | lat=47.7962 | long=18.7345 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom Kossuth híd a szigetről.JPG | hours= | price= | content=northern tip of the Primate island is connected to the. }} * {{see | name=The Primatial Archives | alt=Prímási Levéltár | url=http://www.primarch.hu/ | email= | address=Watertown (Víziváros) | lat=47.7975 | long=18.73472 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=EsztergomCatholicMuseum.jpg | hours= | price= | content=This is thelargest religious archives of Hungary. Founding in the early 11th century, The earliest inventory is at the beginning of the 15th century }} * {{see | name=Library Simor, Archiepiscopal Simor Library | alt=Simor Könyvtár, Érseki Simor Könyvtár, Latin: Bibliotheca Joannis Card. Simor | url= | email= | address=Watertown (Víziváros), Berényi Zsigmond utca 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom ppalota.JPG | hours=By appointment. | price= | content=A part of the Primate's Palace. The colletion include about 70,000 volumes. Mostly about theology, history, science literature, philology, art history and education }} * {{see | name=Former Priory church | alt=Zárdatemplom | url= | email= | address=Watertown (Víziváros) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Mattyasovszky Bastion and Turkish bath | alt=Hévízi tower, Mattyasovszky-bástya és török fürdő | url= | email= | address=Kis-Duna Promenade and the József Attila tér corner | lat=47.7963 | long=18.7375 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom Mattyasovszky-bástya feltárások.JPG | hours= | price= | content=the most southern section of the medieval defense system of Esztergom-Watertown. An archaeological area. As part of the fortification system of Watertown enjoy protected monument }} * {{see | name=Archbishop János Simor residential house | alt=Simor János érsek háza | url= | email= | address=Berényi Zsigmond utca 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=House of Alexander Rudnay archbishop | alt=Rudnay Sándor esztergomi érsek háza | url= | email= | address=Berényi Zsigmond utca 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=one-story baroque building. }} * {{see | name=Walls of the former waterside protection work | alt=egykori vízi védőmű falai | url= | email= | address=Watertown (Víziváros), Berényi Zsigmond utca 5-11 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Here the walls form the sides of houses. }} * {{see | name=House | alt=Reviczky-ház | url= | email= | address=Víziváros, Pázmány Péter u. | lat= | long= | directions=right next to Cathedral Library. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The galloping horsemen can be see above the gate, this is the Reviczky family's coat of arms. Storey, L-shaped, baroque, historic building. }} * {{see | name=Former Polusin house | alt=Polusin-ház | url= | email= | address=Pázmány Péter u. 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In 1602 this one-story house was the former residence of Esztergom Turkish Bey. The building was constructed of two separate houses. }} * {{see | name=Old school complex | alt=régi iskolakomplexum | url= | email= | address=By Katona István utca – Kis-Duna sétány – Pázmány Péter u. – Mindszenty tér closed area | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Built in the early 20th century. Many educational institutions are housed, currently operates the St. Elizabeth School between its walls. }} * {{see | name=Former Franciscan friary and the Franciscan Church of the Holy Cross | alt=volt ferences rendház és a Vízivárosi Szent Kereszt ferences templom | url= | email= | address=Pázmány Péter utca 18 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a story that was made in the 1750s, and today the Friary of Satmar Sisters of Mercy (Szatmári Irgalmas Nővérek rendháza) . The church is single towered }} * {{see | name=Old County Hall | alt=régi Vármegye Háza | url= | email= | address=Watertown (Víziváros), , Pázmány Péter u. 13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One-story, baroque building. Used as a Esztergom county hall between 1714 and 1805. Today here can be found the Balassa Bálint Museum }} * {{see | name=Turkish House | alt=Török ház | url= | email= | address=Víziváros, Pázmány Péter u. 11 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=a single-story house next to Old County Hall. This is Baroque in its present form, but a significant part built in the Ottoman period. }} * {{see | name=Copf house | alt=Copf ház | url= | email= | address=Mindszenty Hercegprímás tere 5 | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Church of the Watertown | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Copf (Louis XVI) style was built around 1780. }} * {{see | name=Bust of Queen Elizabeth | alt=Erzsébet királyné mellszobra | url= | email= | address=Víziváros, Erzsébet Park | lat=47.7987 | long=18.7339 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a 80 cm high, terracotta statue, a copy of the originally György Zala creations (1926). }} * {{see | name=Sobieski memorial | alt=Sobieski-elmékmű | url= | email= | address=Víziváros, Erzsébet Park | lat=47.7988 | long=18.7338 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Maria Valeria Bridge | alt=Mária Valéria Híd | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.79493 | long=18.73178 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Do== [[File:Esztergom Satorkopusztai gipszoszlopok.jpg|thumb|Sátorkőpuszta Cave]] *{{do | name=El Greco Gallery | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(see listing under Sleep). Holds periodic exhibitions of contemporary arts. }} * {{do | name=Thai massage | alt= | url=http://www.vadregeny.hu/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the '''Vadregény Pension and Holidaypark'''. }} *{{do | name=Aquasziget Spa | url= | email= | address=Táncsics Mihály u. 5 | lat=47.79474 | long=18.73723 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Wellness spa }} * {{do | name=Loggia Cave | alt=Kis Loggia-barlang | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Kis Loggia-barlang.jpg | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Sátorkőpuszta Cave | alt=Sátorkőpusztai-barlang | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near Esztergom-Kertváros | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom Satorkopusztai gipszoszlopok.jpg | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Tesco | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mátyás király utca 30 | lat=47.77934 | long=18.74869 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=05:00-22:00 (except national holidays) | price= | content= }} *{{buy | name=Aldi | url= | email= | address=Dobogókői út | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7:00-20:00 | price= | content=German Supermarket-chain }} *{{buy | name=Park Center | url= | email= | address=Dobogókői út | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Strip mall }} *{{buy | name=Spar | alt=former Plus | url= | email= | address=Esztergom-Kertváros, Damjanich utca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Supermarket }} *{{buy | name=Lidl | url= | email= | address=Bánomi út | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Supermarket }} *{{buy | name=Lidl | url= | email= | address=Dobogókői út 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Supermarket }} *{{buy | name=Praktiker | url= | email= | address=Dobogókői út | lat= | long= | directions=Across Park Center | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=home improvement and do-it-yourself goods }} ==Eat== * Anonymous Restaurant, next to the Primate Palace * {{eat | name=Múzeum Confectionery | alt=Múzeum Cukrászda | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom - 2014.03.19 (149).JPG | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Cafe El Greco | alt= | url=http://www.elgrecocafe.hu | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=2500 Esztergom, Pázmány Péter utca 15, is situated in the cosy, historical Viziváros. Here You can also visit periodic exhibitions of contemporary arts in the El Greco Gallery. }} *{{drink | name=CAFFE GRANTE Restaurant & Cafe | url=http://caffe.grante.hu | email= | address=Dorogi út 5-7. | lat= | long= | directions=GPS:N 47 deg 45.218 min E 18 deg 43.954 min | phone=+36 33 512-465 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Restaurant M-Sa 12:00-20:00, Su closed. Cafe: Open M-Sa 8:00-22:00, Su 8:00-16:00 | price= | content=The mediterranean colors of the walls and the friendly staff provide a warm and snug environment. The terrace is open from March until October. Free parking in the large parking area is available in the whole year.- The restaurant is open for corporate parties and meetings up to 80 people. }} * {{drink | name=Wilkinson Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bajcsy-Zs.utca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom - 2014.03.19 (150).JPG | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== [[File:Esztergom Panorama 1.jpg|thumb|View from tower of Esztergom Basilica, Esztergom Panorama]] * {{sleep | name=Guest House El Greco | alt= | url=http://www.elgrecocafe.hu/guesthouse.html | email= | address=Pázmány Péter utca 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+36 33 631064, +36 30 9140595 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the beautiful historical quarter of Esztergom, the Viziváros (Watertown), neighboring the world famous Christian Museum, and also just a close walk away from the newly built Aquasziget Thermal and Wellness Spa. }} * {{sleep | name=Pension Decsi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=a five minutes walking distance from the center | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Esztergom | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=At the foot of the Kossuth-bridge on Primate-island. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Grante | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+36 33 435-272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the suburban part of Esztergom, about 5 km from the old town. (GPS: N 47 deg 45.218 min, E 18 deg 43.954 min). }} * {{sleep | name=Vadregény Pension and Holiday Park | alt= | url=http://vadregeny.hu/en/index.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=The scenic landscape of the Danube Band and the Búbánat valley near the city of Esztergom is the location of Vadregény Pension and Holiday Park. Those wishing to hike and recreate may spend their free time pleasantly on crystal air in the picturesque surroundings of the Duna-Ipoly National Park. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Bellevue **** | alt= | url=http://www.bellevuehotel.hu/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+36 33 510-810 | tollfree= | fax=+36 33 510-811 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Őrtorony u 49, at Búbánat Valley, just outside town. Booking: 33/510-818, restaurant: 33/510-815 }} ==Connect== Free Wi-Fi is available on the main square (Széchenyi square). * {{listing | name=Central Post Office | alt=Posta | url= | email= | address=Széchenyi István tér 3. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Esztergom Széchenyi tér, Posta.JPG | hours= | price= | content=FormerBischitzky-Müller House Monument. }} ==Go next== * [[Visegrád]] * {{listing | name=Monastery ruins of Kesztölc | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kesztölc village | lat=47.7022 | long=18.8330 | directions=Come to here via Dorog, or from Pilisszentlélek west one km on the road Esztergom-Pilisszentkereszt-Pomáz Kesztölc east on Klastrom street to Klastrompuszta district. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=this remains originate dates back to the second half of the 13th century, made in the Gothic style }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|47.7856|18.7403}} {{IsPartOf|Transdanubia}} [[WikiPedia:Esztergom]] [[Commons:Category:Esztergom]] c3laidc7qfna2eesipnisafo7s3nch6 0 11256 2954362 2953765 2016-03-09T13:06:47Z Gobbler 266 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Evia Pefki Banner.jpg}} '''Evvia''' (Greek: Εύβοια), also called '''Euboea''', is a large island in [[Central Greece]]. It's so large and so close to the mainland that it has more of a mainland atmosphere than an island one. Tourism is not much developed. Its main attractions for the visitor are the landscape and traditional villages. Evia and [[Skyros]] have an area of 4,167 square kilometers and a population of 210,815 (2011). ==Cities== {{Mapframe|38.46226|23.59402|zoom=8}} === Central Evvia === *[[Chalcis]] &mdash; the capital of the island, a lively city of more than 50,000 citizens with a mainly urban look, not very touristic except for its coastline area *[[Nea Artaki]] (Νέα Αρτάκι) – seaside resort 9 km north of Halkida, in fact, a suburb of the capital *[[Politika (Evvia)|Politika]] (Πολιτικά) (& Nerotriva, Kamaritsa, Stavros, Psachna, Triada, Makrikapa) (Νεροτριβιά, Καμαρίτσα, Σταυρός, Ψαχνά, Τριάδα, Μακρύκαπα) a fishing village <!-- *[[Steni (Evvia)|Steni]] (Στενή) (& Pissonas, Pournos, Mistros) (Πισσώνας, Πούρνος, Μίστρος) A village in the interior of the island with houses perched on the slopes of Mount Dirfys in an area with extensive pine forests and rich in water *[[Vassiliko (Evvia)|Vassiliko]] (Βασσιλικό) (& Agios Nikolaos, Mytikas, Fylla, Afrati, Lefkanti) (Αγιος Νικόλαος, Μύτικας, Φύλλα, Αφράτι, Λευκάντι) In Lefkanti, archaeological excavations revealed a settlement of the Bronze Age. --> *[[Eretria]] &mdash; an important Greek polis in the 6th/5th century BC, the modern town is now a popular beachside resort opposite the coast of Attica. <!-- *[[Amarynthos]] (Αμάρυνθος) (& Galazia Nera, Ano Vathia, Kallithea, Gymno) (Γαλάζια Νερά, Άνω Βαθειά, Καλλιθέα, Γυμνό) *[[Aliveri (Evvia)|Aliveri]] (Αλιβέρι) (& Akti Nireos, Agios Ioannis, Lepoura, Dystos) (Ακτή Νηρέως, Αγ. Ιωάννης, Βέλος, Λέπουρα, Δύστος) --> === North Evvia === *[[Limni (Evvia)|Limni]] (Λίμνη) and Rovies (Ροβιές) – villages on the west coast *[[Edipsos]] &mdash; seaside resort, famous for its natural spas and hot springs *[[Agia Anna (Evvia)|Agia Anna]] (& Agkali) &mdash; famous for one of the best campings in Greece *[[Vassilika (Evvia)|Vassilika]] (Βασσιλικά) (& Ellinika, Psaropouli) (Ελληνικά, Ψαροπούλι) *[[Orei]] (Ορεοί) (& Agiokampos, Neos Pyrgos) (Αγιόκαμπος, Νέος Πύργος) *[[Pefki (Evvia)|Pefki]] (Πευκί) (& Artemisio, Gouves, Asminio) (Αρτεμίσιο, Γούβες, Ασμήνιο) Located in an environment with a lot of greenery, Pefki is a seaside resort in the north opposite [[Mount Pelion]] *[[Lichada]] (Λιχάδα) (& Agios Georgios, Gialtra, Gregolimano) (Άγιος Γεώργιος, Γιάλτρα, Γρεγολίμανο) At Gregolimano there is a Club Med resort *[[Istiea]] (Ιστιαία) (and nearby villages) <!-- *[[Mantoudi (Evvia)|Mantoudi]] (Μαντούδι) (& Prokopi, Metochi, Kirinthos, Pilio, Vlachia (Προκόπι, Μετόχι, Κήρινθος, Πήλιο, Βλαχιά) *[[Strofylia]] (Στροφυλιά) (& Kechries, Dafni, Myrtias, Skepasti) (Κεχριές, Δάφνη, Μυρτιάς, Σκεπαστή) --> === South Evvia === *[[Panagia (Evvia)|Panagia]] (Παναγιά) (& Argyro, Zarakes, Mpoufalo, Agios Dimitrios, Almyropotamos) (Αργυρό, Ζάρακες, Μπούφαλο, Άγιος Δημήτριος, Αλμυροπόταμος) *[[Nea Styra]] (Νέα Στύρα) [http://stira.zarakes.com] (& Styra, Zoodochos Pigi, Plypotamos) (Στύρα, Ζωοδόχος Πηγή, Πλυπόταμος) *[[Marmari (Evvia)|Marmari]] (Μαρμάρι) [http://www.marmari.gr] (& Paradisi, Katsaroni) (Παραδείσι, Κατσαρώνι) *[[Karystos]] (Κάρυστος) (& Kalyvia, Myli, Aetos, Erodios) (Καλύβια, Μύλοι, Αετός, Ερωδιός) more tourist-oriented city in the south <!-- *[[Agios Dimitrios (Evvia)|Agios Dimitrios]] (Άγιος Δημήτριος) (& Kallianos) (Καλλιάνος) σon the east coast, gorge Demosaris located there. *[[Kafireas|Kafireas (Cavo D'Oro)]] (Καφηρέας) (& Amygdalea, Evaggelismos, Platanistos, Potami) (Αμυγλαλέα, Ευαγγελισμός, Πλατανιστός, Ποτάμι) --> === East Evvia === *[[Kymi]] &mdash; small port with ferry connections to the island of [[Skyros]] *[[Chiliadou (Evvia)|Chiliadou]] (Χιλιαδού) (& Stopones, Metochi) (Στρόπωνες, Μετόχι) <!-- *[[Avlonari (Evvia)|Avlonari]] (Αυλωνάρι) (& Orologio, Orio, Oktonia, Lofiskos, Dafni, Neochori, Sykies) (Ωρολόγιο, Όριο, Οκτωνιά, Λοφίσκος, Δάφνη, Νεοχώρι, Συκιές) *[[Agii Apostoli (Evvia)|Agii Apostoli]] (Άγιοι Απόστολοι) (& Koskina, Krieza) (Κοσκινά, Κριέζα) --> ==Other destinations== ==Understand== Evvia is Greece's second biggest island. After it was connected to the mainland by bridge, it lost its island feeling, especially around the area of Chalkis, the capital. Do not expect to see the most picturesque places of the island before reaching the northern and southern tips, where you will definitely see much more of what it has to offer. ==Get in== ===By plane=== The closest airport is [[Athens]] airport. ===By car=== Evvia is linked to the mainland by one suspension bridge and one old lifting bridge. This connection is next to the main Evvia town of Halkida. You can also get there by a number of ferry connections between the mainland and the island. From Thessaloniki–Athens highway, past Volos, exit near Glifa. Every 30 min ferry to Agiokambos (last about 8 pm), 30 min ride. If you are getting there from Athens, ferries from Arkitsa to Loutra Edipsou. ===By international coach=== ===By regional coach=== Generally, intercity coaches ("KTEL" buses) are by far the most convenient way to travel around Greece, as well as for intra-regional travelling. This is doubly true for travelling to Chalcis from [[Athens]] There is frequent bus service from Athens to Chalcis ===By train=== Trains ([http://www.trainose.gr/ OSE]) connect Chalcis to other cities in Greece. ===By ferry=== Ferries connecting North Evvia with Sterea Ellada: *From Glyfa to [[Orei|Agiokampos]] *From Arkitsa to [[Edipsos|Loutra Edipsou]] Ferries connecting Southern Evvia with [[Attica]] if you want to get there from Athens: *From [[Rafina]] to [[Marmari (Evvia)|Marmari]] *From Agia Marina to [[Nea Styra]] ==Get around== ==See== ===Itineraries=== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Stay safe== Evvia is a generally very safe island, with the only problem of dangerous driving. Be aware in case you have rented a car, because its streets are narrow with sudden twists that need driving experience and extra care. ==Go next== Get the ferry to [[Skyros]] from [[Kymi]], one of the [[Sporades]] islands and the closest one to the island of Evvia. {{geo|38.5000|24.0000}} {{IsPartOf|Central Greece}} {{outlineregion}} [[WikiPedia:Euboea]] curekqps5qotgxz66bu9ymi9rlnupu7 0 11383 2382310 457010 2013-08-15T18:36:28Z Traveler100bot 160739 add pagebanner wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disambiguation banner.png}} __NOTOC__ There is more than one place called '''Fall River''': ===[[Canada]]=== * [[Fall River (Nova Scotia)]] - A town in [[Nova Scotia]]. ===[[United States of America]]=== *[[Fall River (Kansas)]] - A town in [[Kansas]]. *[[Fall River (Massachusetts)]] - A town in [[Massachusetts]]. *[[Fall River (Tennessee)]] - A town in [[Tennessee]]. *[[Fall River (Wisconsin)]] - A town in [[Wisonsin]]. *[[Fall River County (South Dakota)]] - A town in [[South Dakota]]. {{disamb}} qj6uodui0zizmv12jpoajhq70hhrdvl 0 11412 457804 2011-05-11T17:56:21Z ChubbyWimbus 109402 Redirecting to [[East Asia]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[East Asia]] 6tpv03p25egocox313u9zfcnmplmpyk 0 11440 458304 458303 2007-04-06T20:36:47Z Xltel 1922 fix double redirect (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Northern Greenland]] qnyxzbh5f8e8gaw9cb5tddyxs8k0yva 0 11615 2964651 2964104 2016-03-27T20:49:21Z Ypsilon 1806 http://www.vaestorekisterikeskus.fi/default.aspx?site=4&docid=85 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Pagebanner|Finland Wikivoyage Banner.png}} {{quickbar |image=Repoveden Kansallispuisto Kesayonauringossa.jpg |caption= |location=LocationFinland.png |flag=Flag of Finland.svg |capital=[[Helsinki]] |government=republic |currency=euro (EUR) |area=337,030 sq km |population=5,492,225 (March 2016) |language=[[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]] 90.67% (official), [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]] 5.43% (official), small Sámi- and Russian-speaking minorities |religion=Evangelical Lutheran 79.9%, Finnish Orthodox 1.1%, other 1.3%, none 17.7%[http://tilastokeskus.fi/tup/suoluk/suoluk_vaesto_en.html] |electricity=230V/50Hz (European plug) |tld=.fi |timezone=UTC +2 |callingcode=+358 }} '''[http://www.visitfinland.com/ Finland]''' (Finnish: ''Suomi'', Swedish: ''Finland'') is one of the [[Nordic countries]] in northern [[Europe]]. It has land borders with [[Russia]] to the east and – in the north – [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]]. Ferries connect the country with Estonia, Germany and more southern parts of Sweden. The country is a thoroughly modern welfare state with well-planned and comfortable small towns and cities, but still offers vast areas of unspoiled nature. Finland has approximately 188,000 lakes (about 10% of the country) and a similar number of islands. In the northernmost part of the country the [[Northern Lights]] can be seen in the winter and midnight sun in the summer. Finns also claim the mythical mountain of ''Korvatunturi'' as the home of Santa Claus, and a burgeoning tourist industry in Lapland caters to Santa fans. Despite living in one of the most technologically developed countries in the world, Finns love to head to their summer cottages in the warmer months to enjoy all manner of relaxing pastimes including sauna, swimming, fishing and barbecuing. Finland has a distinctive language and culture that sets it apart from the rest of Nordic Europe. ==Regions== {{Regionlist| regionmap=Finland regions.png | regionmapsize=400px | regionmaptext=Regions of Finland | region1name=[[Southern Finland]] | region1color=#d09440 | region1items= | region1description=The southern stretch of coastline up to the Russian border, including the capital [[Helsinki]] and the historical province of [[Uusimaa]] (''Nyland'')| region2name=[[West Coast (Finland)|West Coast]] | region2color=#578e86 | region2items= | region2description=The Southwest coastal areas, the old capital [[Turku]] and the southern parts of the historical province of Ostrobothnia (''Pohjanmaa'', ''Österbotten''). | region3name=[[Finnish Lakeland]] | region3color=#71b37b | region3items= | region3description=Forests and lakes from the inland hub city [[Tampere]] all the way to the Russian border, including Savonia (''Savo'') and the Finnish side of Karelia (''Karjala'').| region4name=[[Northern Finland]] | region4color=#8a84a3 | region4items= | region4description=The northern half of the Finland is mostly wilderness. Administratively it includes [[Finnish Lapland]], Kainuu and Northern Ostrobothnia. | region5name=[[Åland]] | region5color=#b383b3 | region5items= | region5description=An autonomous and monolingually [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]] group of islands off the southwestern coast of Finland. | }} <!-- don't repeat the regions already mentioned above --> The formal divisions of the country do not correspond well to geographical or cultural boundaries, and are not used here. Formerly regions and provinces did correspond; many people identify with their region (maakunta/landskap), but mostly according to historic boundaries. These regions include '''Tavastia''' (''Häme''), covering a large area of central Finland around Tampere, '''Savonia''' (''Savo'') in the eastern part of the lakeland and '''Karelia''' (''Karjala'') to the far east. Much of Finnish Karelia was lost to the [[Soviet Union]] in [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], which still is a sore topic in some circles. ==Cities== <!-- This is only intended to be a representative sample of NINE cities; please list other cities on the appropriate region pages --> *[[Helsinki]] &mdash; the "Daughter of the Baltic", Finland's capital and largest city by far *[[Jyväskylä]] &mdash; a university town in Central Finland *[[Oulu]] &mdash; a technology city at the end of the Gulf of Bothnia *[[Rauma]] &mdash; largest wooden old town in the Nordics and a UNESCO World Heritage site *[[Rovaniemi]] &mdash; gateway to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and home of Santa Claus Village *[[Savonlinna]] &mdash; a small lakeside town with a big castle and a popular opera festival. *[[Tampere]] &mdash; an industrial city, home of culture, music, art and museums *[[Turku]] &mdash; the former capital on the western coast. Medieval castle and cathedral. *[[Vaasa]] &mdash; a town with strong Swedish influences on the west coast located near the UNESCO world natural site [[Kvarken Archipelago]] <!-- only 7 to 9 of the biggest and most important for the traveller, please --> ==Other destinations== [[File:Koli hill view.jpg|thumb|[[Koli National Park]]]] * [[Archipelago Sea]] - hundreds and hundreds of islands from the mainland all the way to [[Åland]] * [[Finnish National Parks|Finnish national parks, other protected areas, hiking areas or wilderness areas]], e.g. ** [[Koli National Park]] – large scenic national park in Eastern Finland, symbol for the nature of the country ** [[Lemmenjoki National Park]] – gold digging grounds of Lapland, and one of the largest wilderness areas in Europe ** [[Nuuksio National Park]] – pint-sized but pretty national park a stone's throw from Helsinki * [[Levi]], [[Saariselkä]] and [[Ylläs]] – popular winter sports resorts in Lapland * [[Suomenlinna]] – island off the coast of Helsinki where there is a 18–19th century fort that you can visit by ferry ==Understand== ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} : ''Swedes we are no longer, Russians we do not want to become, let us therefore be Finns.'' – <small>Adolf Ivar Arwidsson, Finnish national ideologist</small> [[File:Savonlinna heinäkuu 2002 IMG 1635.JPG|thumb|240px|St. Olaf's Castle, the world's northernmost medieval castle, built in [[Savonlinna]] by Sweden in 1475]] Not much is known about Finland's early history, with archaeologists still debating when and where a tribe of Finno-Ugric speakers cropped up. The earliest certain evidence of human settlement is from 8900BC. Roman historian Tacitus mentions a primitive and savage hunter tribe called ''Fenni'' in 100AD, though there is no unanimity whether this means Finns or [[Sami people|Sami]]. Even the Vikings chose not to settle, fearing the famed shamans of the area, and instead traded and plundered along the coasts. In the mid-1150s Sweden started out to conquer and Christianize the Finnish pagans in earnest, with Birger Jarl incorporating most of the country into Sweden in 1249. Finland stayed an integral part of [[Sweden]] until the 19th century, although there was near-constant warfare with Russia on the eastern border and two brief occupations. After Sweden's final disastrous defeat in the Finnish War of 1808–1809, Finland became an autonomous grand duchy under [[Russia]]n rule. The Finnish nation was built during the Russian time, while the Swedish heritage provided the political framework. The Finnish language, literature, music and arts developed, with active involvement by the (mostly Swedish speaking) educated class. Russian rule alternated between benevolence and repression and there was already a significant independence movement when Russia plunged into war and revolutionary chaos in 1917. Parliament seized the chance (after a few rounds of internal conflicts) and declared independence in December, quickly gaining Soviet assent, but the country promptly plunged into a brief but bitter '''civil war''' between the conservative Whites and the socialist Reds, eventually won by the Whites. During World War II, Finland was attacked by the Soviet Union in the '''Winter War''', but fought them to a standstill that saw the USSR conquer 12% of Finnish territory. Finland then allied with Germany in an unsuccessful attempt to repel the Soviets and regain the lost territory, was defeated and, as a condition for peace, had to turn against Germany instead. Thus Finland fought three separate wars during World War II. In the end, Finland lost much of Karelia and Finland's second city [[Vyborg]] (''Viipuri'', ''Viborg''), but the Soviets paid a heavy price with over 300,000 dead. After the war, Finland lay in the grey zone between the Western countries and the Soviet Union. The Finno-Soviet Pact of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance committed Finland to resist armed attacks by "Germany or its allies" (read: the West), but also allowed Finland to stay neutral in the Cold War and avoid a Communist government or Warsaw Pact membership. In politics, there was a tendency to avoid any policies and statements that could be interpreted as anti-Soviet. This balancing act of '''Finlandization''' was humorously defined as "the art of bowing to the East without mooning the West". Despite close relations with the Soviet Union, Finland managed to retain democratic multi-party elections and remained a Western European market economy, building close ties with its [[Nordic countries|Nordic]] neighbours. While there were some tense moments, Finland pulled it off: in the subsequent half century, the country made a remarkable transformation from a farm/forest economy to a diversified modern industrial economy featuring high-tech giants like Nokia, and per capita income is now in the world top 15. After the collapse of the USSR, Finland joined the [[European Union]] in 1995, and was the only Nordic state to join the euro currency system at its initiation in January 1999. ===Geography=== [[File:Puijo view to north.JPG|thumbnail|View over the Finnish Lakeland]] Unlike craggy Norway and Sweden, Finland consists mostly of low, flat to rolling plains interspersed with lakes and low hills, with mountains (of a sort) only in the extreme north and Finland's highest point, Mount Halti, rising only to a modest 1,328 m. Finland has 187,888 lakes according to the Geological Survey of Finland, making the moniker '''Land of a Thousand Lakes''' something of an underestimate. Along the coast and in the lakes are – according to another estimate – 179,584 islands, making the country an excellent boating destination as well. Finland is not located on the Scandinavian peninsula, so despite many cultural and historical links, it is technically ''not completely'' part of Scandinavia. Even Finns rarely bother to make the distinction, but a more correct term that includes Finland is the "[[Nordic countries]]" (''Pohjoismaat'', ''Norden''). Despite the border to Russia and the Finnish language, Finland has very much in common with Scandinavia, historically, culturally and politically. The capital, Helsinki, has a lot of Scandinavian features, especially when it comes to the architecture of the downtown, and a Scandinavian language, Swedish, is one of the two official languages of the country. ===Climate=== {{Seealso|Winter in the Nordic Countries}} Finland has a cold but temperate climate, which is actually comparatively mild for the latitude because of the moderating influence of the Gulf Stream. Winter, however, is just as dark as everywhere in these latitudes, and temperatures can (very rarely) reach -30°C in the south and even dip down to -50°C in the north, with 0 to -25°C being normal in the south. The brief Finnish summer is considerably more pleasant, with day temperatures around +15 to +25°C (on occasion up to +35°C), and is generally the best time of year to visit. July is the warmest month. Early spring (March–April) is when the snow starts to melt and Finns like to head north for skiing and winter sports, while the transition from fall to winter in October–December &mdash; wet, rainy, dark and generally miserable &mdash; is the worst time to visit. Due to the extreme latitude, Finland experiences the famous '''[[Midnight sun|Midnight Sun]]''' near the summer solstice, when (if above the Arctic Circle) the sun never sets during the night and even in southern Finland it never really gets dark. The flip side of the coin is the '''[[Midnight sun|Arctic Night]]''' (''kaamos'') in the winter, when the sun never comes up at all in the North. In the South, daylight is limited to a few pitiful hours with the sun just barely climbing over the trees before it heads down again. Information on the climate and weather forecasts are available from the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/ Finnish Meteorological Institute]. === Culture=== [[File:Gallen-Kallela The defence of the Sampo.jpg|thumb|240px|Väinämöinen defending the ''Sampo'', by Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1896)]] Buffeted by its neighbors for centuries and absorbing influences from west, east and south, Finnish culture as a distinct identity was only born in the 19th century: "we are not Swedes, and we do not wish to become Russian, so let us be Finns." The Finnish founding myth and national epic is the '''''Kalevala''''', a collection of old Karelian stories and poems collated in 1835, which recounts the creation of the world and the adventures of '''Väinämöinen''', a shamanistic hero with magical powers. Kalevalan themes such as the '''Sampo''', a mythical cornucopia, have been a major inspiration for Finnish artists, and figures, scenes, and concepts from the epic continue to color their works. While Finland's state religion is '''Lutheranism''', a version of Protestant Christianity, the country has full freedom of religion and for the great majority everyday observance is lax or nonexistent. Still, Luther's teachings of strong '''work ethic''' and a belief in '''equality''' remain strong, both in the good (women's rights, non-existent corruption) and the bad (conformity, high rates of depression and suicide). The Finnish character is often summed up with the word '''''sisu''''', a mixture of admirable perseverance and pig-headed stubbornness in the face of adversity. Finnish '''music''' is best known for classical composer '''Jean Sibelius''', whose symphonies continue to grace concert halls around the world. Finnish pop, on the other hand, has only rarely ventured beyond the borders, but heavy metal bands like '''Nightwish''', '''Children Of Bodom''' and '''HIM''' have garnered some acclaim and latex monsters '''Lordi''' hit an exceedingly unlikely jackpot by taking home the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. In the other arts, Finland has produced noted architect and designer '''Alvar Aalto''', authors '''Mika Waltari''' (''The Egyptian'') and '''Väinö Linna''' (''The Unknown Soldier''), and painter '''Akseli Gallen-Kallela''', known for his ''Kalevala'' illustrations. === Bilingualism === <div style="float:right; margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px; text-align:center"> {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Street reference chart''' |- ! Finnish !! Swedish !! English |- | ''-katu'' || ''-gata'' || street |- | ''-tie'' || ''-väg'' || road |- | ''-kuja'' || ''-gränd'' || alley |- | ''-väylä'' || ''-led'' || way |- | ''-polku'' || ''-stig'' || path |- | ''-tori'' || ''-torg'' || market |- | ''-kaari'' || ''-båge'' || crescent |- | ''-puisto'' || ''-park'' || park |- | ''-ranta'' || ''-kaj'' || quay |- | ''-rinne'' || ''-brink'' || bank (hill) |- | ''-aukio'' || ''-plats'' || square |} </div> Finland has a 5.5% Swedish-speaking minority and is officially a bilingual country, so maps nearly always bear both Finnish and Swedish names for e.g. cities and towns. For example, [[Turku]] and ''Åbo'' are the same city, even though the names differ totally. Roads can be especially confusing: what first appears on a map to be a road that changes its name is, in most cases, the Finnish and Swedish names of the same road (e.g. Turuntie/Åbovägen are both "Turku Road"). This is common in the Swedish-speaking areas on the southern and western coasts, including Helsinki, whereas inland Swedish names are far less common. In the far north [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]], you'll almost never see Swedish, but you will occasionally see signage in Sámi instead. Google Maps, in particular, seems to select the language randomly. Travelers should keep in mind that the bilingual status of the country is sometimes seen as a very controversial issue. Some Finnish speakers see it as a tool of oppression by the Swedish speaking population and a relic from the time of a Swedish speaking elite. Also [[Sami phrasebook|Sámi]], [[Roma culture in Europe|Romani]] and Finnish sign language are recognized in the constitution, but Finnish and Swedish are the "national languages". ===Holidays=== Finns aren't typically very hot on big public carnivals; most holidays are spent at home with family. The most notable exception is ''Vappu'' on May 1, as thousands of people (mostly the young ones) fill the streets. Important holidays and similar happenings include: * '''New Year's Day''' (''uudenvuodenpäivä'', ''nyårsdagen''), January 1. * '''Epiphany''' (''loppiainen'', ''trettondag''), January 6. * '''Easter''' (''pääsiäinen'', ''påsk''), variable dates, Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Tied to this are ''laskiainen'', ''fastlagstisdag'', 40 days before Easter, nominally a holy day that kicks off the Lent, practically a time for children and university students to go sliding down snowy slopes, and '''Ascension Day''' (''helatorstai'', ''Kristi himmelsfärds dag'') 40 days after, just another day for the shops to be closed. * '''Walpurgis Night''' (''vappuaatto'', ''valborgsmässoafton'') and '''May Day''' (''vappu'', ''första maj''), originally a pagan tradition that coincides with the more recent workers' celebration, it has become a giant festival for students, who wear colorful signature overalls and roam the streets. Many people also use their white student caps between 6PM at April 30 and the end of May 1st. The latter day people gather to nurse their hangovers at open-air picnics, even if it's raining sleet. * '''Midsummer Festival''' (''juhannus'', ''midsommar''), Friday evening and Saturday between June 20 and June 26. Held to celebrate the summer solstice, with plenty of bonfires, drinking and general merrymaking. Cities become almost empty as people rush to their summer cottages. It might be a good idea to visit one of the bigger cities just for the eerie feeling of an empty city – or a countryside village, where the locals celebrate together. * '''Independence Day''' (''itsenäisyyspäivä'', ''självständighetsdagen''), December 6. A fairly somber celebration of Finland's independence from Russia. The President holds a ball for the important people (e.g. MPs, diplomats, and merited Finnish sportspeople and artists) that the less important watch on TV. * '''Little Christmas''' (''pikkujoulu''). People go pub crawling with their workmates throughout December. Not an official holiday, just a Viking-strength version of an office Christmas party season. * '''Christmas''' (''joulu'', ''jul''), December 24 to 26. The biggest holiday of the year, when pretty much everything closes for three days. Santa (''Joulupukki'', ''Julgubben'') comes on Christmas Eve on December 24, ham is eaten and everyone goes to sauna. * '''New Year's Eve''' (''uudenvuodenaatto'', ''nyårsafton''), December 31. Fireworks time! Most Finns take their summer holidays in July, unlike elsewhere in Europe, where August is the main vacation season. People generally start their summer holidays around Midsummer. During these days, cities are likely to be less populated, as Finns head for their summer cottages. Schoolchildren start their summer holidays in the beginning of June. ==Get in== {{Schengen}} ===By plane=== [[File:Helsinki-Vantaan kiitotie 33.jpg|thumbnail|If you're flying into Finland from abroad, you'll very likely pass through Helsinki-Vantaa]] Finland's main international hub is '''Helsinki-Vantaa Airport''' near [[Helsinki]]. [http://www.finnair.com/ Finnair], [http://www.flysas.com/en/uk/ SAS] and [http://fi-en.flybe.com/ Flybe] are based there as is [http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle] offering domestic and international flights. Around 30 foreign airlines fly to Helsinki-Vantaa, an airport originally built to support the Olympic Games organized in Helsinki 1952. Later, the terminal building was expanded and modernized, and one new runway was built. International flights to other destinations are again as scarce as they used to be, as Air Baltic and Ryanair have withdrawn most of their services to regional Finland, for instance Ryanair only serves Tampere in the summer. There are direct flights to [[Tampere]] and [[Turku]] from only a couple of foreign destiations, to [[Lappeenranta]] from [[Bergamo]], and to [[Mariehamn]], [[Oulu]] and [[Vaasa]] from [[Stockholm]]. Moreover there are occasional direct charters (especially in December) and seasonal scheduled flights (Dec-Mar) to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]]. If your destination is somewhere in Southern Finland, it may also be worth your while to get a cheap flight to [[Tallinn]] and follow the boat instructions for the last leg. ===By train=== [[File:Allegro train Pasila.JPG|thumbnail|The "Allegro" trains connect St Petersburg and Helsinki]] '''[https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage VR]''' and Russian Railways jointly operate services between [[Saint Petersburg]] and Helsinki, stopping at [[Vyborg]], [[Kouvola]] and [[Lahti]] along the way (rail was introduced in Finland under Russian rule, so the gauge is the same). The border controls are conducted in the moving train en route, to avoid delay on the border. The line was upgraded in 2010 and the slick new ''Allegro''-branded trains glide between the two cities in three and a half hours at up to 220&nbsp;km/h. The route is served four times in a day for both directions. Prices vary between €30 and €80 per direction depending on popularity of the departure and when you book. There is also a traditional slow overnight sleeper from [[Moscow]], which takes around 15 hours. There are no direct trains between [[Sweden]] or [[Norway]] and Finland (the rail gauge is different), but the bus over the gap from [[Boden]]/[[Luleå]] (Sweden) to [[Kemi]] (Finland) is free with an [[Eurail]]/[[Inter Rail]] pass, and you can also get a 50% discount from most ferries with these passes. ===By bus=== Buses are the cheapest but also the slowest and least comfortable way of traveling between '''Russia''' and Finland. * Regular scheduled buses run between [[St. Petersburg]], [[Vyborg]] and major southern Finnish towns like [[Helsinki]], [[Lappeenranta]], [[Jyväskylä]] and all the way west to [[Turku]], check [http://www.matkahuolto.fi/ Matkahuolto] for schedules. Helsinki–St. Petersburg is served three times daily, costs €38 and takes 9 hours during the day, 8 hours at night. * Various direct minibuses run between St. Petersburg's Oktyabrskaya Hotel (opp Moskovsky train station) and Helsinki's Tennispalatsi (Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8, one block away from Kamppi). At €15 one-way, this is the cheapest option, but the minibuses leave only when full. Departures from Helsinki are most frequent in the morning (around 10 AM), while departures from St. Petersburg usually overnight (around 10 PM). * There is a service between [[Murmansk]] and [[Ivalo]] in northern Finland thrice a week. You can also use a bus from northern '''Sweden''' or '''Norway''' to Finland. * [[Haparanda]] in Norrbotnia area of Sweden has bus connections to [[Tornio]], [[Kemi]] and [[Oulu]]. See more from [http://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto]. * Eskelisen Lapinlinjat offers bus connections from northern parts of Norway, for example [[Tromsø]]. See more from [http://www.eskelisen-lapinlinjat.com Eskelisen Lapinlinjat]. ===By boat=== {{seealso|Baltic Sea ferries|Cruising the Baltic Sea}} One of the best ways to travel to and from Finland is by sea. The ships from [[Estonia]] and [[Sweden]], in particular, are giant, multi-story floating palaces and department stores, with cheap prices subsidized by sales of tax-free booze: a return trip to Tallinn including a cabin for up to four people can go as low as €50. If travelling by [[Inter Rail]], you can get 50% off deck fares. The best way to arrive in Helsinki is standing on the outside deck with a view ahead. The passes over Sea of Åland or Kvarken and Gulf of Finland from Sweden and Estonia, respectively, are short enough for most yachts on a calm day (many also come over the sea from [[Gotland]]). As Finland is famous for its archipelagos, especially the [[Archipelago Sea]], coming with [[Cruising on small craft|small craft]] is a good alternative. ====Estonia and the Baltic states==== [[Helsinki]] and [[Tallinn]] are only 80&nbsp;km apart. [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking Line], [http://www.eckeroline.fi/en/ Eckerö] and [http://www.tallinksilja.com/ Tallink Silja] operate full-service car ferries all year round. Depending on the ferry type travel times are from 2.5 (most ferries) to 3.5 hours (Tallink Silja's biggest cruise ships). Some services travel overnight and park outside the harbor until morning. [http://www.lindaliini.ee/ Linda Line] offers fast services that complete the trip in 1.5 hours, but charge quite a bit more, have comparatively little to entertain you on board and suspend services in bad weather and during the winter. If the weather is looking dodgy and you're prone to sea sickness, it's best to opt for the big slow ships. There are no scheduled services to [[Latvia]] or [[Lithuania]], but some of the operators above offer semi-regular cruises in the summer, with [[Riga]] being the most popular destination. ====Germany==== [http://www.ferrycenter.fi/finnlines/en/ Finnlines] operates from [[Travemünde]] near [[Lübeck]] and [[Hamburg]] to [[Helsinki]], taking 27–36 hours one way. Traffic to Germany has been more lively in former times, the best example being the GTS Finnjet, which was the fastest and largest passenger ferry in the world in the 1970's. Freight and passengers could be transported between Helsinki and Travemünde (and the rest of continental Europe west of the Iron Curtain) in only 22 hours, much faster than the other (non-air) routes at the time. ====Russia==== For years scheduled ferry services from Russia have been stop-and-go. [http://www.stpeterline.com/en/ St Peter Line] offers regular ferry service from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki for as low as €30 one way. [http://www.saimaatravel.fi/en/home Saimaa Travel] offers sailings along Saimaa Canal from [[Vyborg]] to [[Lappeenranta]] in the summer months. This route is mostly used for cruises ''to'' Russia, taking advantage of the Russian visa exception for short-term cruise visitors. ====Sweden==== [[File:Silja Serenade.jpg|thumb|240px|Silja Serenade leaving [[Helsinki]]]] Both '''[http://www.siljaline.fi Silja]''' and '''[http://www.vikingline.fi Viking]''' offer overnight cruises to [[Helsinki]] and overnight as well as daytime cruises to [[Turku]] from [[Stockholm]], usually stopping in the [[Åland]] islands along the way. These are some of the largest and most luxurious passenger ferries in the world, with as many as 14 floors and a whole slew of restaurants, bars, discos, pool and spa facilities, etcetera. The cheaper cabin classes below the car decks are rather Spartan, but the higher sea view cabins can be very nice indeed. There is also a car ferry connection between [[Umeå]] and [[Vaasa]] ([http://www.wasaline.com Wasa line]; 4 hours), without taxfree sales, but trying to achieve the same feeling as on the southerly routes. Note that, due to crowds of rowdy youngsters aiming to get thoroughly hammered on cheap tax-free booze, both Silja and Viking do not allow '''unaccompanied youth under 23''' to cruise on Fridays or Saturdays. (The age limit is 20 on other nights, and only 18 for travellers not on same-day-return cruise packages.) In addition, Silja does not offer deck class on its overnight services, while Viking does. Note also that with Viking Line it often is cheaper to book a cruise instead of "route traffic". The cruise includes both ways with or without a day in between. If you want to stay longer you simply do not go back – it might still be cheaper than booking a one-way "route traffic" ticket. This accounts especially to last minute tickets (you could, e.g., get from Stockholm to Turku for around 10€ over night – "route traffic" would be over 30€ for a cabin with lower quality). In addition to the big two, [http://www.finnlink.fi FinnLink] offers the cheapest car ferry connection of all from [[Kapellskär]] to [[Naantali]] (from €60 for a car with driver). Car ferries usually stop for a few minutes at [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs in the [[Åland|Åland Islands]], which are outside the EU tax area and thus allow the ferries to operate duty-free sales. ===By car=== ====Sweden==== As mentioned above, one of the easiest ways to get by car from Sweden to Finland is a car ferry. The European Route E18 includes a ferry line between [[Kapellskär]] and [[Naantali]]. You could also take the floating palaces, either the nearby pass [[Stockholm]]–[[Turku]] or the longer pass Stockholm–Helsinki. Another route is E12 (Finnish national highway 3), with car ferry (4 hours) between [[Umeå]] and [[Vaasa]]. There are also land border crossings up in Lapland at [[Tornio]], [[Ylitornio]], [[Pello]], [[Kolari]], [[Muonio]] and [[Kaaresuvanto]]. ====Norway==== European Routes E8 and E75 connect Finland and Norway. There are border crossings at [[Kilpisjärvi]], [[Kivilompolo]], [[Karigasniemi]], [[Utsjoki]], [[Nuorgam]] and [[Näätämö]]. For central and southern parts of Norway, going through Sweden is more practical, e.g. by E12 (from [[Mo i Rana]] via Vaasa) or E18 (from [[Oslo]] via Stockholm/Kapellskär). ====Russia==== European route E18, like Russian route M10, goes from [[St. Petersburg]] via [[Vyborg]] to Vaalimaa/Torfyanovka border station near [[Hamina]]. From there, E18 continues as Finnish national highway 7 to Helsinki, and from there, along the coast as highway 1 to Turku. In Vaalimaa, trucks will have to wait in a persistent truck queue. This queue does not directly affect other vehicles. There are border control and customs checks in Vaalimaa and passports and Schengen visas if applicable will be needed. From south to north, other border crossings can be found at Nuijamaa/Brusnichnoye ([[Lappeenranta]]), Niirala ([[Tohmajärvi]]), Vartius ([[Kuhmo]]) Kelloselkä ([[Salla]]) and Raja-Jooseppi ([[Inari]]). All except the first are very remote. As of March 2016, Salla and Raja-Jooseppi are open only to Finnish, Russian and Belarusian citizens and their families, until at least September 2016. ====Estonia==== As mentioned above, there is a car ferry between Tallinn and Helsinki. It forms a part of European route E67 [[Via Baltica]] that runs from the Estonian capital Tallinn, crosses [[Riga]] in [[Latvia]] and [[Kaunas]] in [[Lithuania]] to the Polish capital [[Warsaw]]. The distance from Tallinn to Warsaw is about 970 kilometers, not including any detours. === By bicycle === Bikes can be taken on the ferries (you enter via the car deck, check when to show up) for a modest fee. There are no special requirements on the land borders with Norway and Sweden. During the recent immigrant issue in Europe, Finnish Border Agency did forbid crossing the border by bicycle over the northernmost checkpoints (Raja-Jooseppi and Salla) from Russia. However it is still apparently allowed to cross the border by bicycle over the southern borders. === By foot === Walk-in from Sweden and Norway is allowed, but crossing the Russian border by foot is not. This ban is probably enforced by the Russian border guard (as asked to by Finland). If they let you walk out, perhaps the Finnish border guard lets you in, given your papers, if any, are in order. In any case, the Finnish border guard cannot turn asylum seekers back. The UN Refugee Protocol, also signed by Finland, gives no right to deny the right to seek asylum, on the grounds of formalities or the means they used to enter the country. ==Get around== [[File:Suomen rataverkko 2006 en.png|thumb|The Finnish rail network (passenger lines in green).]] Finland is a large country and travelling is relatively expensive. Public transportation is well organized and the equipment is always comfortable and often new, and advance bookings are rarely necessary outside the biggest holiday periods, but buying tickets on the net a few days in advance may give significantly lower prices. The domestic [http://www.journey.fi Journey Planner] of the Finnish transport agency offers timetables for all trains and most buses, including inter-city transport and local transport for some cities, although using it for the countryside may require quite some fiddling around (it knows only some village names; municipalities and street addresses work better). ===By plane=== Flights are the fastest but traditionally also the most expensive way of getting around. The new low-cost airliners however provide prices even half of the train prices in the routes between north and south. Many of the airliners have been shutting down domestic routes. In some cases it may even be cheaper to fly via Riga than take a train. Finnair and some smaller airlines still operate regional flights from Helsinki to places all over the country, including [[Kuopio]], [[Rovaniemi]], [[Ivalo]] and [[Vaasa]]. It's worth booking in advance if possible: on the [[Helsinki]]–[[Oulu]] sector, the country's busiest, a fully flexible return economy ticket costs a whopping €251 but an advance-purchase non-changeable one-way ticket can go as low as €39, less than a train ticket. You may also be able to get discounted domestic tickets if you fly into Finland on Finnair. Finnair also has a youth ticket (16–25) that is substantially cheaper and fixed price regardless of when you book. There are two major airlines selling domestic flights: * '''[http://www.finnair.com Finnair]''', the biggest by far. Serves nearly all of the country, with some flights operated by '''[http://www.flybe.com/fi Flybe]'''. * '''[http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle]''' flies from Helsinki to Oulu and Rovaniemi, with an expanding network. In addition, [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic], [http://www.wingo.fi Wingo] and [http://www.airaland.com Air Åland] fill in a few gaps. ===By train=== Finnish Railways is under heavy process of privatization, and the traditional operations have been challenged by the potential of smaller operators to enter the markets. Yet still, most of the railway network is operated by the former state bureau, providing good service in most of the cases yet high prices in many cases. The underlying issue with Finnish railways is the vastness of the country and the small population. Thus, many routes formerly motivated by merely political or territorial reasons have been suspended. While part of the railway traffic has been liberated for competition, the bulk of passenger traffic still remains a monopoly of one company. [[File:Green Finnish Pendolino.JPG|thumb|240px|A ''Pendolino'' train, the fastest in VR's fleet (220 km/h)]] '''[http://www.vr.fi/eng/ VR]''' operates the fairly extensive railroad network. The train is the method of choice for travel from [[Helsinki]] to [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Lahti]], with departures at least once per hour and faster speeds than the bus. The following classes of service are available, with example last-minute prices and durations for the popular [[Helsinki]]–[[Tampere]] service in parenthesis. * '''Pendolino''' tilting trains (code '''S'''), the fastest option (€32, 1:26) * '''InterCity''' ('''IC''') and '''InterCity2''' ('''IC2''') express trains (€26.90, 1:46) * Ordinary '''express''' (''pikajuna'', '''P'''), only slow night trains for this connection (€24.60, 2:12–2:16) * '''Local''' and '''regional''' trains (''lähiliikennejuna'', ''lähijuna'' or ''taajamajuna''), no surcharge, quite slow (€21, 2:03) Cheaper "advance tickets" are available between 7 and 60 days before departure, a Pendolino ticket between Helsinki and Tampere can then be found for as low as €8.50 for example. The trains are generally very comfortable, especially the intercity and long distance services, which (depending on connection and type of train) may have restaurant and family cars (with a playing space for children), power sockets, and free Wi-Fi connection. Additional surcharges apply for travel in first class, branded "Extra" on some trains, which gets you more spacious seating, newspapers and possibly a snack. [[Sleeper trains|Overnight sleepers]] are available for long-haul routes and very good value at €11/21/43 for a bed in a three/two/one-bed compartment, but one-bed compartments are only available in first class. Advance tickets for overnight trains only allow the booking of a seat, not of a bed. One child under 17 can travel for free with each fare-paying adult, and seniors over 65 years old and students with ''Finnish'' student ID (''ISIC cards etc not accepted'') get ~50% off. Groups of 3 or more get 15% off. If booking much in advance on the net you may get bargain prices. Finland participates in the [[Inter Rail]] and [[Eurail]] systems. Residents of Europe can buy InterRail Finland passes offering 3–8 days of unlimited travel in one month for €109–229 (adult 2nd class), while the Eurail Finland pass for non-residents is €178–320 for 3–10 days. You would have to travel a lot to make any of these pay off though; by comparison, a full-fare InterCity return ticket across the entire country from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and back is €162. Generally, the trains are most crowded at the beginning and end of the weekend, i.e. Friday and Sunday evening. Shortly before and at the end of major holidays like Christmas/New Year and Easter, trains are usually very busy. If you try booking for these days at a late time, you may find the seat you reserve may be among the least desirable, that is, facing backwards, without recline, and facing towards and sharing the legroom with other passengers. While VR's trains may be slick, harsh winter conditions and underinvestment in maintenance mean that delayed trains are not uncommon, with the fancy Pendolinos particularly prone to breaking down. As in the rest of the EU, you'll get a 25% refund if the train is 1–2 hours late and 50% if more. ===By bus=== [[File:Savonlinja Volvo B7R 9700S.jpg|thumb|Coach of the express service cooperation Expressbus. The coaches are often used also on non-express lines.]] [[File:Finland road sign 532.svg|thumb|upright|Blue stop signs for non-local coaches, express stops have an additional pikavuoro/snabbtur text.]] There are long-distance coach connections along the main roads to practically all parts of Finland. Bus is also the only way to travel in Lapland, since the rail network doesn't extend to the extreme north. Bus connections may be scarce between the thoroughfares. Most buses between bigger towns are '''express''' buses (''pikavuoro''/''snabbtur''), having fewer stops than the "standard" (''vakiovuoro''/''reguljär tur'') buses, near extinction on some routes. Between some big cities there are also '''special express''' (''express'') buses with hardly any stops between the cities. Using buses to reach the countryside you should check not only that there are buses along the right road, but also that there are buses stopping not too far away from where you intend to get off or on, on the intended day. Buses are generally slightly higher '''priced''' than trains, although on routes with direct train competition they can be slightly cheaper. Speeds are usually slower than trains, sometimes very slow (from Helsinki to Oulu), sometimes even faster (from Helsinki to Kotka and Pori). On many routes, though, buses are more frequent, so you may still get to your destination faster than if you wait for the next train. '''Credit and debit cards''' should be accepted on the main express and long-haul services (and when buying tickets in advance), on "regular" coaches on short distances you are more likely to need cash. '''[http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/ Matkahuolto]''' maintains some services across bus companies, such as timetables, ticket sale and freight. There are Matkahuolto service points at more or less every bus station, in small towns and villages often by cooperation with a local business. Although the staff generally is helpful, they and their tools may not know very much about local conditions in other parts of the country. Checking with locals (such as the local host or local bus company) for any quirks is sometimes advantageous. As with trains, '''student discounts''' are available only for Finnish students or foreign students at Finnish institutions. You need either a Matkahuolto/VR student discount card (€5) or a student card with the Matkahuolto logo. You can get the ''[http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/travel_services/ticket_products/bus_pass/ BusPass]'' travel pass from Matkahuolto, which offers unlimited travel in specified time, priced at 149 € for 7 days and 249 € for 14 days. For coaches, '''children''' aged 4–11 pay about half the price (infants free), juniors (12–16) get a 30 % reduction on non-return trips of more than 80 km. In city buses age limits vary from one city or region to another, often children fees apply for 7–14 years old. An infant in a baby carriage gives one adult a free ride in e.g. Helsinki and Turku (but entering may be difficult in rush hours). '''[http://www.onnibus.fi/en/ Onnibus]''' offers a cheaper alternative (down to €2 even for long rides if bought early enough online) for long-distance coaches on routes between major cities in Finland. Note that the routes do not necessarily serve the city centres, but can provide direct access to some nearby locations. Onnibuses include Free WiFi and power sockets. '''Local transport''' networks are well-developed in Greater Helsinki, Tampere, Oulu and Turku. In smaller cities public transport networks are usable on weekdays, but sparse on weekends and during the summer. There are easy-to-use high-tech English [http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/travel_services/timetables/ route planners] with maps to find out how to use local bus services, provided or linked by Matkahuolto. ===By ferry=== In summertime, lake cruises are a great way to see the scenery of Finland, although most of them only do circular sightseeing loops and aren't thus particularly useful for getting from point A to point B. Most cruise ships carry 100–200 passengers (book ahead on weekends!), and many are historical steam boats. Popular routes include [[Turku]]–[[Naantali]] and various routes in and around [[Saimaa]]. The archipelago of [[Åland]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] have many inhabited islands dependant on ferry connections. As these are maintained as a public service they are mostly free, even the half-a-day lines. Some are useful as cruises, although there is little entertainment except the scenery. These ''are'' meant for getting somewhere, so be sure you have somewhere to sleep after having got off. ===By car=== <gallery widths="50px" width="275px" heights="50px" perrow="3" style="float: right"> File:Hirvieläimiä 155.svg|Elk File:Finland road sign 161.svg|Intersection File:Etuajo-oikeutettu tie 211.svg|Priority road File:Etuajo-oikeuden päättyminen 212.svg|End of priority road File:Väistämisvelvollisuus risteyksessä 231.svg|Give way File:Finland road sign 222.svg|Priority for oncoming traffic File:Finland road sign 331.svg|No entry File:U-käännös kielletty 334.svg|No U-Turn File:Finland road sign 416.svg|Roundabout </gallery> Car rental is possible in Finland but generally expensive, with rates generally upwards of €80/day, although rates go down for longer rentals. Foreign-registered cars can only be used in Finland for a limited time and registering it locally involves paying a substantial tax to equalize the price to Finnish levels. If you opt to buy a car in Finland instead, make sure it has all annual taxes paid and when its next annual inspection is due: the deadline is the same day as the car's first date of use unless the registration form says 00.00.xx in first date of use. In that case, which is common only for very old cars, the inspection date is determined by the last number of the license plate. All cars must pass emissions testing and precise tests of brakes etc. Police may remove the plates of vehicles that have not passed their annual inspections in time and give you a fine. [[File:Highway 5 Juva Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Highway 5, a typical two-lane road]] Traffic drives on the right, and there are no road tolls in Finnish cities or highways. Roads are well maintained and extensive, although expressways are limited to the south of the country. '''Headlights''' or daytime running lights (DRLs) must be kept on ''at all times'' when driving, in and outside cities, whether it's dark or not. Drivers must stay very alert, particularly at dawn and dusk, for wild animals. Collisions with '''moose''' (frequently lethal) are common countrywide, '''deer''' (mostly survivable) cause numerous collisions in South and South West parts of the country, and semi-domesticated '''reindeer''' are a common cause of accidents in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]]. '''Bear''' collisions happen sometimes in eastern parts of the country. Try to pass behind the animal to let it escape forward. Call the emergency service (112) to report accidents even if you are OK, as the animal may be injured. VR's '''[http://www.vr.fi/en/index/aikataulut/tulostettavat_aikataulut/auto_ja_yojunat.html overnight car carrier trains]''' are popular for skipping the long slog from Helsinki up to Lapland and getting a good night's sleep instead: a [[Helsinki]]-[[Rovaniemi]] trip (one way) with car and cabin for 1–3 people starts from €215. A few unusual or unobvious rules to be aware of: * '''Headlights or DRLs are mandatory''' even during daylight. Most choose to use headlights at all times. New cars usually come with headlight- and DRL-related automatics which do not always work properly. This is especially true in the Finnish winter and without visually verifying the lights around your car you could be driving without any tail lights in a blizzard with vehicles approaching you from the behind in highway speeds. * ''Always'' give way to the right, unless signed otherwise. The concept of minor road refers only to exits from parking lots and similar, so this applies even to smaller roads on your right. Almost all intersections are explicitly signposted with yield signs (either the stop sign or an inverted triangle). Usually only highways are explicitly marked with priority signs, so most roads with priority go unmarked; instead, watch for the back of the yield sign on the other road. * Signs use the following shorthand: white numbers are for weekdays (e.g. "8–16" means 8 AM to 4 PM), white numbers in parentheses for Saturdays and red numbers for Sundays and holidays. * In Helsinki, trams always have the right of way. Collisions do a "surprising amount of damage". Don't get into arguments with a vehicle that can't change direction and weighs as much as a small battle tank. * A vehicle is required by law to stop at a zebra crossing, if at least one other car has stopped, regardless of whether or not there is a pedestrian (in a similar manner as if there were a stop sign). * A car is obliged to stop at a zebra crossing, if the pedestrian intends to cross the road. Most pedestrians "intend" to cross the road only when there is a sufficiently large gap in the traffic. Being polite and stopping anyway can create a dangerous situation, when the car behind on the next lane does not recognize the pedestrian and goes by without stopping. Watch the mirrors and be ready to blow the horn. * When crossing the road as a pedestrian at a zebra crossing, do not leave a shadow of a doubt that you will cross the road, and cars will stop. With some practice, this works out smoothly, efficiently and without taking undue risks. By default, drivers will assume that the pedestrian "does not intend to cross the road right now", in other words, cars will ''not'' stop. * Circular traffic can be rather complex. For example, in one spot, two new lanes are created while the outer lane is suddenly forced to exit. This creates a difficult situation, when the lines are covered by snow. * Pedestrians walking on unlighted roads without sidewalk or cycle tracks in the dark are required by law to use safety reflectors. Their use is generally recommended, since the visibility of pedestrians with reflector improves greatly. * Using seat belts is mandatory. Children of less than 135cm must use appropriate devices (except when "temporary" travelling in the car, such as in taxis). [[File:Masku winter road.jpg|thumbnail|National road 192 in Masku covered by ice and snow]] [[Winter driving]] can be somewhat hazardous, especially for drivers unused to cold weather conditions. Winter tires (M+S) are mandatory from 1 December through the end of February. The most dangerous weather is in fact around the zero degree mark (°C), when slippery but near-invisible '''black ice''' forms on the roads. Finnish cars often come equipped with an engine block heater (''lohkolämmitin'') used to preheat the engine and possibly the interior of the car beforehand, and many parking places have electric outlets to feed them. Liikenneturva, the Finnish road safety agency, maintains a [http://www.liikenneturva.fi/en/road-safety/difficult-road-conditions "Tips for difficult road conditions" page] in English. Note that especially in the Helsinki area, the majority of cars is equipped with steel-studded tires that allow more dynamic driving and shorter braking distances on frozen surfaces than conventional traction tires (M+S), as used in some other European countries. Finnish speeding tickets are based on your income, so be careful: a Nokia VP who'd cashed in some stock options the previous year was once hit for $204,000! With tax records of foreigners unavailable, non-residents are usually fined at a flat €100–200 instead. Speed limits are 50&nbsp;km/h in towns, 80–100&nbsp;km/h outside towns and usually 120&nbsp;km/h on freeways. From around mid-October to April, speedlimits on freeways are lowered to 100&nbsp;km/h and most 100&nbsp;km/h limits are lowered to 80&nbsp;km/h. Software for GPS navigators that warns of fixed safety cameras is legal and installed by default in many mobile phones. Warning signs before fixed cameras (usually at the start of the supervised road) are required by law. A blood alcohol level of over 0.05% is considered drunk driving and 0.12% as aggravated drunk driving, so think twice before drinking that second beer. Finnish police strictly enforce this by random roadblocks and sobriety tests. The sobriety test is done with a handheld breath alcohol tester and there is no practical way to refuse it. If you are driving at night when the gas stations are closed (they usually close at 9 PM), always remember to bring some money for gas. Automated gas pumps in Finland in rare occasions do not accept foreign visa/credit cards, but you can pay with Euro notes. In the sparsely-populated areas of the country, distances of 50&nbsp;km and more between gas stations are not unheard of, so don't gamble unnecessarily with those last litres of fuel. === By taxi === Finnish taxis are heavily regulated by the government, so they're comfortable, safe and expensive. No matter where you go in the country, the starting fee is fixed at €5.50, rising up to €8.60 at night and on Sundays. The per-kilometer charge starts at €1.43/km for 1 or 2 passengers, rising up to €2,01/km for 7 or 8 passenger (in minivans). A 20–25&nbsp;km journey (say, airport to central Helsinki) can thus easily cost €30–40. For really long journeys, the price can sometimes be negotiated. Taxis can come in any colour or shape, but they will always have a yellow "TAXI" sign (sometimes spelled "TAKSI") on the roof. Hailing cabs off the street is difficult to impossible, so either find a taxi rank or order by phone (any pub or restaurant will help you on this – expect to pay €2 for the call). In towns you use the calling centre, in the countryside you might want to call a taxi company directly. Taxi companies around the country can be found at the [http://www.taksiliitto.fi Taksiliitto] site or from local tourist services. In city centres, long queues at the taxi stops can be expected on Friday and Saturday nights. The same is true at ferry harbours, railway stations and the like. It is not uncommon to share a taxi with strangers, if going towards the same general direction. At airports, railway stations and other locations from where many people are going to the same direction at the same time, there may also be "Kimppataksi" minivans publicly offering rides with strangers. They are as comfortable as other taxis and will leave without much delay. Unlicensed taxis (''pimeä taksi'') may be found in the centres of large towns, particularly on nights and weekends, but their use is to be avoided. You might lose your wallet/purse/phone, get conned or even assaulted. This despite such crimes are generally unusual. ===By thumb=== [[Hitchhiking]] is possible, albeit unusual, as the harsh climate does not exactly encourage standing around and waiting for cars. Many middle age and elderly people hitchhiked as young, but in the last decades high standards of living and stories about abuse have had a deterring effect. The most difficult task is getting out of [[Helsinki]]. Spring and summer offer long light hours, but in the darker seasons you should plan your time. The highway between [[Helsinki]] and [[Saint Petersburg]] has a very high percentage of Russian drivers. See [http://www.liftari.org Hitchhiking Club Finland liftari.org] or the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Finland Finland article on Hitchwiki] for further details if interested. ===By bicycle=== Most Finnish cities have good bike paths especially outside the centres, and taking a bike can be a quick, healthy and environmentally friendly method of getting around locally. Children under 12 years can use the pavement where there is no cycle path, as long as they do not unreasonably disturb pedestrians. Bikes on cycle paths have to yield for cars on crossing roads. The roads are generally paved well, although gravel roads are sometimes unavoidable. As long as you don't go off-road, you will not need suspension or grooved tyres. Beware that a good bike path can end abruptly and force you out among the cars; the bike network building efforts are not too well coordinated. Also at road works, directions for bikers are often neglected Due to the relatively gentle topographic relief, too hilly terrain is rarely a problem, but in the cold months, wind chill requires more protection against cold than in walking. In some municipalities bike paths are well maintained in winter, in others they are not. Biking among the cars in winter is usually too dangerous. In dark hours headlight and rear reflector are obligatory. Because of the long distances, bicycle tourists are advised to plan well and be prepared to use public transport for the less interesting stretches. Long-distance coaches are well-equipped to take a few bicycles on board. Fares vary by company and distance, typically about half of an ordinary ticket. Packing the bike is not needed, but getting on at the bus station and arriving in time may help finding room for the bike. Trains take bicycles for €5 if there is enough space (varies by train type, on some trains advance booking is necessary; on IC trains you also need a 50c coin; tandem bikes or bikes with trailer fit only on some trains, €10). Packed bikes are free if the package is small enough (requires taking the bike apart, exact dimensions vary by train type). On the trains to Russia packing the bikes is necessary (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm). Bikes are free also unpacked on trains in the Helsinki region, but are not allowed in rush hours (7:00–9:00 and 15:00–18:00). Ferries usually take bikes for free or for a minimal charge. ==Talk== [[File:Joensuu river view.JPG|thumbnail|Night view across Pielisjoki river, Joensuu]] {{seealso|Finnish phrasebook|Swedish phrasebook}} Finland is officially bilingual in '''[[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]''' (''suomi'') and '''[[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]''' (''svenska''), and both languages are compulsory in nearly all schools (with varying results). Also Sami, Romani and Finnish sign language are recognized in the constitution, but they are not talked outside their respective communities and the speakers are bilingual with Finnish. Most people you will meet know English. '''Finnish''', mother tongue of 92 percent of the population, is not related to the Scandinavian languages (Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic and Faroese), Russian, or English. It is not even an Indo-European language, instead belonging in the Uralic group of languages, which includes Hungarian and Estonian, making it hard for speakers of most other European languages to learn. Reading signboards can also be difficult as Finnish has relatively few loan words from common European languages. The relation between spelling and formal pronunciation is straight forward (just learn how to pronounce individual letters – the difficulty lies in sticking to that), while colloquial speech differs substantially from what is taught in most language lessons. The Finnish language has relatively few exceptions but quite many rules (where some rules might be considered cleverly disguised exceptions). There are about 17 different cases for "getting ''some'' coffee and getting ''the'' coffee, going ''into'' a pub, being ''in'' a pub, getting ''out of'' the pub, being ''on'' the roof, getting ''onto'' the roof, getting ''off'' the roof, using something ''as'' roof" and so on, which are encoded into the word endings (kahvia, kahvi, pubiin, pubissa, pubista, katolle, katolta, kattona). The conjugation of verbs is unfortunately somewhat more complex. Using a dictionary is complicated by the word inflection; also the stem of many words varies somewhat (e.g. roof, "katto", above). Many different words are formed from the same root by other endings (kirjain, kirjuri, kirjasin, kirjoitin, kirje, kirjelmä, kirjasto and kirjaamo are all substantives related to "kirja", book, and then there are related verbs and adjectives). '''Swedish''', closely related to [[Norwegian]] and [[Danish]], is the mother tongue for 5.6% of Finns. There are no large cities with a Swedish majority, and the Swedish-speaking communities are mainly smaller towns and rural municipalities along the coast and minorities in the cities. Many towns and road signs on the coast use alternative Finnish and Swedish names, so road signs can be confusing. The small autonomous province of [[Åland]] and e.g. the municipalities of Närpes, Korsnäs and Larsmo are more or less exclusively Swedish-speaking, and people there typically speak little or no Finnish, so English is a better bet. Swedish is a mandatory subject in Finnish-speaking schools since the 1970s (as Finnish in Swedish-speaking schools). In practice, it is rare to find fluent Swedish speakers in the street outside cities and towns with a significant Swedish-speaking community – about half the population regard themselves conversant in it, though, including e.g. any national-level politician. For example, in Helsinki and Turku most people know enough Swedish to deal with simple conversations you engage in as a tourist and often at least somewhat beyond, but living would be quite tough without knowledge of Finnish, whereas in towns like Vaasa and Porvoo nearly half the population is Swedish-speaking and service in Swedish is expected by many Swedish speaking locals. Most larger hotels and restaurants in areas where Swedish is widely spoken do have Swedish-proficient staff. In larger cities, with the exception of the elderly, nearly all people you could possibly meet as a tourist speak '''English''' very well, and even in the countryside younger people will nearly always know enough to communicate. In fact, outside of the Swedish-speaking communities, English is usually far better understood than Swedish. Conversely, within some Swedish-speaking communities, English may be better understood than Finnish. 73% of the population in Finland can speak English. Don't hesitate to ask for help: Finns can be shy, but will help out people in need. '''[[Russian]]''' may be understood in shops and hotels that cater to Russian tourists, particularly near the Russian border, for example in [[Lappeenranta]], [[Imatra]] and [[Joensuu]], but also in some major stores in Helsinki such as Stockmann. Tourist destinations which are popular among Russians in Eastern and Northern Finland have some Russian-speaking staff. Otherwise, few Finns speak Russian. Besides the languages above, some Finns can speak [[German]] (18% conversant) or [[French]] (3% conversant), other secondary languages ([[Spanish]], [[Italian]]) being rare. TV programs and movies are nearly always subtitled. Only children's programmes and children's movies get dubbed into Finnish or Swedish. ==See== [[File:Lake Kivijarvi.JPG|thumbnail|Kivijärvi in Central Finland, one of Finland's thousand lakes]] A selection of top sights in Finland: * Central [[Helsinki]], the '''Daughter of the Baltic''', on a warm and sunny summer day * The '''historical sites''' of [[Turku]] and the '''vast archipelago''' around it, best viewed from the deck of a giant car ferry. * Puttering around the '''picturesque wooden houses''' of [[Porvoo]], Finland's second-oldest city * Renting a car and exploring the Lake Land of Eastern Finland, an area dotted with around 60 000 lakes with a similar number of islands, which in turn have their own lakes... * '''Olavinlinna Castle''' in [[Savonlinna]], Finland's most atmospheric castle, especially during the yearly Opera Festival *'''Hämeenlinna Castle''' in [[Hämeenlinna]] is Finland's oldest castle. Built in 13th century. * '''Icebreaker cruising''' and the '''world's biggest snow castle''' in [[Kemi]] * Seeing the '''Northern Lights''' and trying your hand '''sledding down a mile-long track''' at [[Saariselkä]] * A ride on the historical "Linnanmäki" wooden roller coaster (Helsinki). Unlike modern designs, only gravity keeps it on the track, and it requires a driver on each train to operate the brakes. ==Do== ===[[Sport]]=== [[File:HIFK-Kärpät keskialue.jpg|thumbnail|A SM-liiga ice hockey match]] Notably lacking in craggy mountains or crenellated fjords, Finland is ''not'' the adrenalin-laden [[winter sport]]s paradise you might expect: the traditional Finnish pastime is [[cross-country skiing]] through more or less flat terrain. If you're looking for [[downhill skiing]], snowboarding etc., you'll need to head up to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and resorts like [[Levi]] and [[Saariselkä]]. The king of sports in Finland is '''ice hockey''' (''jääkiekko''), and winning the Ice Hockey World Championship is as close to nirvana as the country gets &mdash; especially if they defeat arch-rivals Sweden, as they did in 1995 and 2011. The yearly national championship is the '''[http://www.sm-liiga.fi/ajankohtaista/in-english.html SM-liiga]''', where 14 teams battle it out, and if you're visiting in season (September to March), catching a game is worthwhile. Tickets start from around €16, and while the action on the ice is brutal, fans are generally well behaved (if not necessarily sober). The national sport of Finland, though, is '''pesäpallo''', which translates literally as "baseball", but looks and plays rather differently to its American forebear. The single most notable difference is that the pitcher stands at the home plate together with the batter and pitches directly upward, making hitting the ball easier and catching it harder. The '''Superpesis''' league plays for the yearly championship in summer, with both men's and women's teams. And if you'd like to try your hand at something uniquely Finnish, don't miss the plethora of bizarre sports contests in the summer, including: * {{do | name=Air Guitar World Championships | alt= | url=http://www.airguitarworldchampionships.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=August, [[Oulu]]. Bring out your inner guitar hero! }} * {{do | name=World Fart Championships | alt= | url=http://pieru.me/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=3&Itemid=54 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Utajärvi]]. Yes, you read correctly. }} * {{do | name=Mobile Phone Throwing Championship | alt= | url=http://www.savonlinnafestivals.com/en_index.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=August, [[Savonlinna]]. Recycle your Nokia! }} * {{do | name=Swamp Soccer World Championship | alt= | url=http://www.suopotkupallo.fi/en/home/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Hyrynsalmi]]. Probably the messiest sporting event in the world. They also arrange a snow soccer world championships each February. }} * {{do | name=Wife Carrying World Championship | alt= | url=http://www.sonkajarvi.fi/?deptid=15136 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Sonkajärvi]]. The grand prize is the wife's weight in beer. }} * {{do | name=Sulkavan Suursoudut | alt= | url=http://www.suursoudut.fi/en | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Sulkava]] Finland's biggest rowing event }} ===[[Outdoor life]]=== During the short summer you can '''swim''', '''canoe''', '''row''' or '''sail''' in the lakes or in the sea. The water is at its warmest around 20 July. Local newspapers usually have the current surface temperatures, and a map of the surface temperatures can also be found from the Environment Ministry [http://wwwi2.ymparisto.fi/i2/90/twlx2/tanaan_fi.html website]. During the warmest weeks, late at night or early in the morning the water can feel quite pleasant when the air temperature is lower than the water's. Most towns also have swimming halls with slightly warmer water, but these are often closed during the summer. [[Algal bloom|Cyanobacteria]] plague the waters in the warmest period, due to eutrophication; if the water seems to contain massive amounts of blue-green flakes, do not swim or use the water, and do not let children or pets into it. Many Finns [[Winter swimming|swim in winter]] also. The [[right to access]] and the sparse population makes it easy to go '''hiking''' wherever you are. If you are serious about it, you might want to check [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] for advice and [[Finnish National Parks]] for destinations. There are trails for easy day trips as well as for week-long hikes – and large backwoods for the experienced. The best season for hiking is early fall, after most mosquitoes have died off and the autumn colours have come out, but summer is good too, and all seasons possible. In winter (and spring in the north) the way to go is off course '''[[cross-country skiing]]'''. There are maintained tracks around most cities, as well as around winter sports centres and in national parks. Wilderness back-packers use larger skis and do not rely on pre-existing tracks. Many Finns are keen fishermen and recreational '''[[fishing]]''' is equally available to foreigners. In most still waters rod and hook fishing is free. Fishing with (single) reel and lure is allowed in most still waters, provided a national [http://www.ahven.net/english fishing fee] has been paid, at a Metsähallitus service point (such as a national park visitor centre) or R-kioski, in the [https://verkkokauppa.eraluvat.fi web shop (Finnish only)] or by bank giro (2016: €39 for a year, €12 for a week, €5 for a day, plus any bank or kiosk surcharge; children under 18 and elderly over 64 exempted). Report wanted starting date when paying and show the receipt on request. For streaming waters rich in salmon or related species and some specially regulated waters, also separate permits have to be bought. With the national permit and permission from the owner of the waters (most land-owners in the countryside have a share) you can fish with most legal methods. There are minimum sizes, protected species and other special regulations you should check, e.g. when getting the permit. More information from [tel:+35820692424 020-69-2424] (08:00–16:00) and e.g. [http://www.ahven.net/english ahven.net]. Moving between certain waters you should disinfect your equipment, including boat and boots (there are [http://www.outdoors.fi/destinations/Pages/SalmonParasite.aspx salmon parasites] and crayfish plague). Many small businesses arrange fishing excursions. Catch-and-release fishing is not practised (but undersize fish is released). Åland has its own fishing law, where nearly all fishing requires permission from the owner of the waters, which you can get for many specific areas by paying a fee. Residents may fish by rod and hook in their home municipality except 15.4–15.6 and Nordic residents may fish for household use by any legal means in waters without an owner (far enough from inhabited islands). The Forestry Administration (Metsähallitus) maintains an online [http://www.excursionmap.fi Excursion Map] with trails and huts marked. ===Festivals=== [[File:Apocalyptica on stage of Ruisrock.jpg|thumbnail|Apocalyptica performing at Ruisrock]] Finland hosts many '''music festivals''' (''festari'') during the summer. Some of the most notable include: <!-- no more than ten, order by date, discuss changes on talk page first --> * {{do | name=Sauna Open Air | alt= | url=http://www.sauna-open-air.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Tampere]], early June }} * {{do | name=Provinssirock | alt= | url=http://provinssirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, [[Seinäjoki]], mid-June }} * {{do | name=Nummirock | alt= | url=http://nummirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Nummijärvi]] (near [[Kauhajoki]]), late June (Midsummer) }} * {{do | name=Raumanmeren juhannus | alt= | url=http://www.rmj.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pop/disco music, [[Pori]], late June (Midsummer) }} * {{do | name=Tuska Open Air | alt= | url=http://www.tuska-festival.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Helsinki]], late June }} * {{do | name=Tangomarkkinat | alt= | url=http://www.tangomarkkinat.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tango, [[Seinäjoki]], early July }} * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt= | url=http://ruisrock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, [[Turku]], July }} * {{do | name=Ilosaarirock | alt= | url=http://ilosaarirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, pop, reggae, [[Joensuu]], mid-July }} * {{do | name=Pori Jazz | alt= | url=http://www.porijazz.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Jazz/world music, [[Pori]], mid-July }} * {{do | name=Flow | alt= | url=http://www.flowfestival.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Indie/electronic/urban, Helsinki, mid-August }} * {{do | name=Qstock | alt= | url=http://www.qstock.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mainly rock, Oulu, end of july }} Most of the festivals last 2–4 days and are very well organized, with many different bands playing, with e.g. Foo Fighters and Linkin Park headlining at Provinssirock in 2008. The normal full ticket (all days) price is about €60–100, which includes a camp site where you can sleep, eat and meet other festival guests. The atmosphere at festivals is great and probably you'll find new friends there. Of course drinking a lot of beer is a part of the experience. ===Other events=== * {{do | name=Finncon | alt= | url=http://www.finncon.org/ | email= | address=Varies | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free of charge | content=Finland's biggest sci-fi convention and the only major sci-fi convention in the world to be completely free of charge. The host city varies annually between Helsinki, Turku, Tampere and Jyväskylä. Held on a weekend in summer, usually in middle July. }} ===Northern Lights=== Spotting the eerie '''[[Northern Lights]]''' (''aurora borealis'', or ''revontulet'' in Finnish) glowing in the sky is on the agenda of many visitors. Far north [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] in Finland is one of the best places to observe aurorae, as it has good accessibility, high-quality accommodation and inland Finland has relatively clear skies, compared e.g. to coastal Norway. However, seeing them requires some planning and some luck. In summer it is light also in the night, so the aurora often become invisible, and even in the north they do not occur every night. To have a good chance to see them you should stay at least a few days, preferably a week or more, in the far north in the right season. In the south northern lights are seldom seen. In e.g. Helsinki there are northern lights about once a month, but the areas where you are likely to be have too much light pollution. In northern Lapland, on the other hand, the probability of some northern lights is 50–70 % every night with clear skies, and light pollution is quite easy to avoid there. === Sauna === [[File:Sauna 2.jpg|thumb|upright|Inside a modern Finnish sauna]] The '''[[sauna]]''' is perhaps Finland's most significant contribution to the world (and the world's vocabulary). The sauna is essentially a room heated to 70–120°C; according to an oft-quoted statistic this nation of 5 million has no less than 2 million saunas, in apartments, offices, summer cottages and even Parliament (many agreements in business and politics are reached informally after a sauna bath). In ancient times, saunas (being the cleanest places around) were the place to give birth and heal the sick, and the first building constructed when setting up a new household. The old Finnish saying; "If it is not cured by sauna, tar and liquor, then it is for life" maybe crystallizes the Finnish honor for the holy room. If invited to visit a Finnish home, you may be invited to bathe in the sauna as well — this is an honor and should be treated as such, although Finns do understand that foreigners may not be keen about the idea. Enter the sauna nude after taking a shower, as wearing a bathing suit or any other clothing is considered a bit of a ''faux pas'', although if you are feeling shy, you can wrap yourself in a bath towel. Unlike in some other cultures, there is not much erotic involved in Finnish Sauna for Finns, even when they bath unisex, it is purely for cleaning and refreshing, or for discussions about e.g. life or politics. Public saunas in swimming halls and spas are generally segregated by gender. There may be a separate mixed sauna with exits to both men's and women's showers, useful for e.g. couples or families; entry to the wrong side is to be avoided. In places with a single sauna, there are usually separate shifts for men and women, and possibly a mixed-gender shift. Children under the age of 7 can usually participate in any shift. In private saunas the host usually organizes the bathing turns along similar lines. After you've had your fill, you can cool off by heading outside, just to sit at the veranda, for a roll in the snow (in winter) or for a dip in the lake (any time of the year, beach sandals or the like can be practical in the winter) — and then head back in for another round. Repeat this a few times, then cork open a cold beer, roast a sausage over a fire, and enjoy total relaxation Finnish style. These days the most common type of sauna features an electrically heated stove, which is easy to control and maintain. In the countryside you can still find wood-fired saunas, but purists prefer the (now very rare) traditional chimneyless ''smoke saunas'' (''savusauna''), where a large pile of stones is heated and the sauna then ventilated well before entering. Anyone elderly or with a medical condition (especially high blood pressure) should consult their physician before using a sauna – although sauna bathing as a habit is good for the heart, you might need expert advice for your first visits. ===Social dancing=== [[File:Valasranta 3.jpg|thumb|The dance pavilion at Valasranta, [[Yläne]]. Bus transport from [[Turku]] on dancing evenings.]] If you like social dancing – foxtrot, tango, waltz, jive etc. – you should try the ''dance pavilions'' (Finnish: ''lavatanssit'' at a ''tanssilava''), usually by a lake or in some other nice countryside setting. They have lost popularity since the 1950s, but do have a faithful audience. Similar dances are arranged in many rural community centres. In summertime there are dances at most dance pavilions at least weekly and often a dance somewhere in the region most days. In the winter you can find part of the same crowd at heated indoor locations (mostly community centres, a few of the pavilions, some dance restaurants). See also Tangomarkkinat, the tango festival of [[Seinäjoki]]. ==Buy== [[File:Three Smiths square.JPG|thumbnail|Stockmann department store in central Helsinki]] ===Currency=== {{Euro}} Finland does not use the 1 and 2 cent coins in cash transactions; instead all sums are rounded to the nearest 5 cents. The coins are, however, still legal tender and there are even small quantities of Finnish 1c and 2c coins, highly valued by collectors. It is common to omit cents and the euro sign from prices, and use the comma as a decimal separator: "5,50" thus means five euros and fifty cents, while 5,– means five euros. However, when paying with a card, the payment is honored to the cent. ===Banking=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem in cities, as ATMs are common and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). In the countryside ATMs are harder to find. Cash can be got with some cards at some shops. Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, although the Swedish krona may be accepted in [[Åland]] and northern border towns like [[Tornio]] (and Norwegian crowns likewise in the extreme north). As an exception, Stockmann accepts U.S. dollars, pound sterling, Swedish krona and Russian rubles. Also on the ferries from Sweden and Estonia many currencies may be accepted. Credit cards are widely accepted, but you will be asked for identification if you purchase more than €50 (and may be asked to show it even for smaller purchases). Visa Electron and Visa Debit card readers are found in all major and most minor shops, so carrying large amounts of cash is not usually necessary. For open air markets, small accommodation businesses, for buying handicraft at the workshop and similar, have cash or check in advance. Exchange bureaux can be found in the bigger cities and near borders and typically have better rates, longer opening hours and faster service than banks. Note that not all bank offices handle cash. Many Finns use a card nowadays, even for small purchases, and the use of cash is rapidly decreasing. Using foreign a card might become an issue if you are not using chip-based card. Many vendors require PIN. Don't get annoyed if Finns pay small 1-5 eur amounts using cards, even when there is a large queue behind. ===Tipping=== As a rule, tipping is never necessary in Finland and restaurant bills already include service charges; tipping is entirely optional and almost unheard of outside certain sectors. At restaurants tipping is fairly common. Taxi fares and other bills paid by cash are occasionally rounded up to the next convenient number. Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. Bar patrons may tip the bouncer when leaving for satisfactory service in the establishment in general. Consequently tips are most often pooled. Bars often have a brass tippikello (tip bell) near the counter. Upon receiving a tip, the service person strikes it with the largest denomination of coin given in the tip. Tipping government and municipality personnel for any service will not be accepted, as it could be considered a bribe. ===Costs=== Declared the world's most expensive country in 1990, prices have since abated somewhat but are still steep by most standards. Rock-bottom traveling if staying in hostel dorms and self-catering costs at least €25/day and it's safer to assume double that amount. The cheapest hotels cost about €50 per night and more regular hotels start from about €100. Instead of hotels or hostels, look for holiday cottages, especially when travelling in a group and off-season; you can find a full-equipped cottage for €10–15 per person a night. Camp-sites typically cost between €10 and €20 per tent. Museums and tourist attractions have an entrance fee in the range of €5–25. Using public transport costs a few euros per day and depends on the city. One-way travel between major cities by train or by bus costs between €20 and €100, depending on the distance. Children, by varying definitions, often pay about half price or less (small children free), except at children's attractions. A VAT of 24% is charged for nearly everything (the main exception being food at 14%), but by law this must be included in the displayed price. Non-EU residents can get a tax refund for purchases above €40 at participating outlets, just look for the Tax-Free Shopping logo. ===Shopping=== [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumbnail|The market square in Turku: flowers and food.]] As you might expect given the general price level, souvenir shopping in Finland isn't exactly cheap. Traditional buys include Finnish ''puukko'' knives and handwoven ''ryijy'' rugs. For any [[Finnish Lapland|Lappish]] handicrafts, look for the "Sámi Duodji" label that certifies it as authentic. Popular foods to try or to bring home to astonish your friends include every conceivable part of a reindeer, lye-soaked ''lutefisk'' (''lipeäkala''), and pine tar (''terva'') syrup. If you can't bring yourself to try terva on your pancakes, then you can also get soap scented with it in nearly any grocery or drug store. There are also candies with tar flavor, the most common being the Leijona Lakritsi candies. Popular brands for modern (or timeless) Finnish design include [http://www.marimekko.fi Marimekko] clothing, [http://www.iittala.fi Iittala] glass, [http://www.arabia.fi Arabia] ceramics, [http://www.kalevalakoru.fi Kalevala Koru] jewelry, [http://www.pentik.fi Pentik] interior design and, if you don't mind the shipping costs, [http://www.artek.fi Artek] furniture by renowned architect and designer Alvar Aalto. Kids and not a few adults love [http://www.moomin.fi Moomin] characters, which fill up souvenir store shelves, and Angry Birds products now plague the entire country. Beware of limited Finnish '''shopping hours'''. For smaller shops, normal weekday opening hours are 9 AM to 5 or 6 PM, but most shops close early on Saturday and are closed entirely on Sundays. Larger shops and department stores are generally open until 9 PM on weekdays and 6 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Small grocery stores in cities often have longer hours. During national holidays, almost all stores are closed. Shopping hours for small and speciality stores in small towns and in the countryside are often much shorter than in big cities, but most national chains keep the same hours throughout the country. The regulation of opening hours were abandoned 2016, with longer times in big stores the first reaction, but the lasting effects are not yet clear. Convenience stores like the ubiquitous '''[http://www.rkioski.fi R-Kioski]''' keep somewhat longer hours, but still tend to be closed when you most need them. If in desperate need of basic supplies, gas station convenience stores are usually open on weekends and until late at night. Some of the gas station convenience stores are open 24/7, particularly the '''ABC!''' chain. Supermarkets in [[Helsinki]]'s Asematunneli, underneath the Central Railway Station, are open until 10 PM every day of the year, except on Christmas Day (December 25). Regardless of the opening hours of the shop, sale of alcohol is always restricted to 9 AM to 9 PM. Most products need to be imported, and unfortunately this shows in the selection of goods and the pricing. It is not uncommon to see exactly the same product in different shops, at exactly the same price. When buying consumer electronics, one should be aware that the shelf life of products can be rather long, especially if the shop isn't specialized in consumer electronics. There is a risk of buying an overpriced product that has already been discontinued by the manufacturer or replaced with a newer model. While shopkeepers may vehemently deny this to a foreigner, prices in smaller stores are by no means fixed. When buying hobby equipment, it is not uncommon to get 30% discount (hint: find the international price level from a web shop and print it out). The more specialized the goods, the higher the gap between Finnish and international prices, and mail order may save a lot of money. When a package is intercepted by customs (which is quite rare for physically small items), the buyer is notified and can pick it up from customs or it is routed to the closest post office after clearing. VAT and possibly import duty, when over certain value, and a clearing fee may be charged, bring a copy of the order that is then signed by the buyer and archived. ==Eat== [[File:Finland SmokedSalmonPlate.JPG|thumb|A typical Finnish meal. Clockwise from bottom: warm smoked salmon, boiled potatoes, cream sauce with chantarelles, lightly pickled cucumbers with dill]] {{seealso|Nordic cuisine}} Finnish cuisine is heavily influenced by its neighbors, the main staples being '''potatoes''' and '''bread''' with various fish and meat dishes on the side. Milk or cream is traditionally considered an important part of the diet and is often an ingredient in foods and a drink, even for adults. Various milk products such as cheeses are also produced. While traditional Finnish food is famously bland, the culinary revolution that followed joining the EU has seen a boom in classy restaurants experimenting with local ingredients, often with excellent results. Finnish taste is rather mild, and the spices are used sparingly. The traditional culinary experience included more fat and butter than what today is recommended, and was noticeably more down-to-earth, though certainly as delicious as today's food. Contemporary Finnish cuisine includes tastes and influences from all over the world. As the ingredients make much of the food, in Finland, the agricultural products might suffer of the cold climate. Yet the fish, while small in size and rare in occurrence, are tasty. Salmon in shops and on markets in Finland is often imported from Norway. When traveling in the middle of the Finland, there is a rare occasion to purchase freshly caught and prepared fish from one of the thousand lakes. Perhaps one of the most famous and tasty dishes is the "Kalakukko", a tasty and awesome combination of fish, meat and bread. ===Seafood=== With tens of thousands of lakes and a long coastline, fish is a Finnish staple, and there's a lot more on that menu than just salmon (''lohi''). Specialities include: * '''Baltic herring''' (''silakka''), a small, fatty and quite tasty fish available pickled, marinated, smoked, grilled and in countless other varieties * '''Gravlax''' ("graavilohi"), a pan-Scandinavian appetizer of raw salted salmon * '''Smoked salmon''' (''savulohi''), not just the cold, thinly sliced, semi-raw kind but also fully cooked "warm" smoked salmon * '''Vendace''' (''muikku''), a speciality in eastern Finland, a small fish served fried, heavily salted and typically with mashed potatoes Other local fish to look out for include zander (''kuha''), an expensive delicacy, pike (''hauki''), flounder (''kampela'') and perch (''ahven''). Around October each year, in Helsinki, you will find a traditional Herring Fair. That is something awesome to try out, the fish is tasty and many people gather around. You might find the same in [[Turku]] and other cities on the coastline. ===Meat dishes=== [[File:Poronkäristys.jpg|thumb|Reindeer stew (''poronkäristys''), a [[Finnish Lapland|Lappish]] favorite]] [[File:KahvilaSuomi Meatballs.JPG|thumb|Meatballs (''lihapullat''), served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam]] * '''Karelian stew''' (''karjalanpaisti''), a heavy stew usually made from beef and pork (and optionally, lamb), carrots and onions, usually served with potatoes * '''Liver casserole''' (''maksalaatikko''), consisting of chopped liver, rice and raisins cooked in an oven; it tastes rather different from what you'd expect (and not liver-y at all) * '''Loop sausage''' (''lenkkimakkara''), a large, mildly flavored sausage; best when grilled and topped with a dab of sweet Finnish mustard (''sinappi''), and beer * '''Meat balls''' (''lihapullat'', ''lihapyörykät'') are as popular and tasty as in neighboring Sweden * '''Reindeer''' (''poro'') dishes, especially sauteed reindeer shavings (''poronkäristys'', served with potato mash and lingonberries), not actually a part of the everyday Finnish diet but a tourist staple and common in the frigid North * '''Swedish hash''' ("pyttipannu"), (originally from [[Sweden]], Swedish: "pytt i panna") a hearty dish of potatoes, onions and any meaty leftovers on hand fried up in a pan and topped with an egg * '''Makkara''' traditional Finnish sausage. Affectionately called "the Finnish man's vegetable" since the actual meat content may be rather low. ===Milk products=== Cheese and other milk products are very popular in Finland. The most common varieties are mild hard cheeses like Edam and Emmental, but local specialities include: * '''Aura cheese''' (''aurajuusto''), a local variety of Roquefort blue cheese, also used in soups, sauces and as a pizza topping. * '''Breadcheese''' (''leipäjuusto'' or ''juustoleipä''), a type of very mild-flavored grilled curd that squeaks when you eat it, best enjoyed warm with a dab of cloudberry jam * '''Piimä''', a type of buttermilk beverage, thick and sour * '''Viili''', a gelatinous, stretchy and sour variant of yoghurt ===Other dishes=== [[File:Karjalanpiirakka-20060227.jpg|thumb|Carelian pie (''karjalanpiirakka''), a signature Finnish pastry]] * '''Pea soup''' (''hernekeitto''), usually but not always with ham, traditionally eaten with a dab of mustard and served on Thursdays; just watch out for the flatulence! * '''Karelian pies''' (''karjalanpiirakka''), an oval 7 by 10&nbsp;cm baked pastry, traditionally baked with rye flour, containing rice porridge or mashed potato, ideally eaten topped with butter and chopped egg (''munavoi'') * '''Porridge''' (''puuro''), usually made from oats (''kaura''), barley (''ohra''), rice (''riisi'') or rye (''ruis'') and most often served for breakfast ===Bread=== Bread (''leipä'') is served with every meal in Finland, and comes in a vast array of varieties. Rye bread (''ruisleipä'', ''rågbröd'') is the most popular bread in Finland. It can be up to 100% rye and usually it is sourdough bread, which is ''much'' darker, heavier and chewier than American-style mixed wheat-rye bread. Unlike in Swedish tradition, many Finnish types of rye bread are unsweetened and thus sour and even bitter. The sweet varieties are usually sweetened with malt (sometimes also with treacle). Typically Finnish breads include: * ''reikäleipä'', round flat rye bread with a hole, western Finland, the hole was for drying it on sticks by the ceiling * ''ruispala'', the most popular type of bread, a modern unholed, single-serving, pre-cut variant of reikäleipä in a rectangular or oblong shape * ''hapankorppu'', dry, crispy and slightly sour flatbread, occasionally sold overseas as "Finncrisp" * ''näkkileipä'', dried, crispy flatbread, traditionally from rye * ''ruislimppu'', traditionally rye, water and salt only (''limppu'' is a catch-all term for big loaves of fresh bread) * ''perunalimppu'', rye bread with potato and malt, quite sweet * ''svartbröd'' (''saaristolaisleipä'' or ''Maalahden limppu''), sweet and heavy black bread from the south-western archipelago (especially Åland), made in a complicated process; originally less sweet, for long fishing and hunting expeditions and for seafarers, excellent as a base for eating roe with smetana * ''piimälimppu'', wheat bread with buttermilk, usually sweetened * ''rieska'', unleavened bread made from wheat or potatoes, like a softer and thicker variant of a tortilla, eaten fresh ===Seasonal and regional specialities=== {{infobox|Attack of the killer mushrooms|The '''false morel''' (''korvasieni'') has occasionally been dubbed the "Finnish fugu", as like the infamous Japanese pufferfish, an improperly prepared false morel ''can kill you''. Fortunately, it's easily rendered safe by boiling with the right ceremonies (you should get instructions when you buy it – and don't breathe in the fumes!), and prepared mushrooms can be found in gourmet restaurants and even canned.}} Around Easter keep an eye out for ''mämmi'', a type of brown sweet '''rye pudding'''. It looks famously unpleasant but actually tastes quite good (best eaten with creamy milk and sugar). At bigger supermarkets you can buy frozen pool ''mämmi'' nowadays around the year. One sweet speciality for the May day is ''tippaleipä'', a palm sized '''funnel cake''' traditionally enjoyed with mead. At the Midsummer celebration in late June it is common to serve the first potatoes of that years' harvest with herring. From the end of July until early September it's worthwhile to ask for '''crayfish''' (''rapu'') menus and prices at better restaurants. It's not cheap, you don't get full from the crayfish alone and there are many rituals involved, most of which involve large quantities of ice-cold vodka, but it should be tried at least once. Or try to sneak onto a corporate crayfish party guestlist, places are extremely coveted at some. Around Christmas, '''baked ham''' is the traditional star of the dinner table, with a constellation of casseroles around it. There are also regional specialities, including [[Eastern Finland]]'s ''kalakukko'' (a type of giant '''fish pie''') and [[Tampere]]'s infamous black '''blood sausage''' (''mustamakkara'', best with lingonberry jam). ===Desserts=== [[File:Pullia.jpg|thumb|An assortment of ''pulla'' straight from the oven]] For dessert or just as a snack, '''Finnish pastries''' abound and are often taken with coffee (see [[#Drink|Drink]]) after a meal. Look for '''cardamom coffee bread''' (''pulla''), a wide variety of '''tarts''' (''torttu''), and '''donuts''' (''munkki''). In summer, a wide range of fresh '''berries''' are available, including the delectable but expensive '''cloudberry''' (''lakka''), and berry products are available throughout the year as jam (''hillo''), soup (''keitto'') and a type of gooey clear pudding known as ''kiisseli''. [[File:Salmiak alphabets.jpg|thumbnail|Usually there is a wide selection of salmiak candy in kiosks and markets.]] Finnish chocolate is also rather good, with '''[http://www.fazermakeiset.fi/ Fazer]''' products including their iconic '''Sininen''' ("Blue") bar exported around the world. A more Finnish speciality is '''licorice''' (''lakritsi''). Particularly the strong '''salty liquorice''' (''salmiakki'') gets its unique (and acquired) taste from ammonium chloride. After a meal it's common to chomp '''chewing gum''' (''purukumi'') including xylitol, which is good for dental health. [http://www.jenkki.fi/ Jenkki] is a popular domestic chewing gum brand with xylitol (many flavours available). ===Places to eat=== [[File:Savonlinna Liekkilohi Buffet.JPG|thumb|Cold fish buffet at Liekkilohi, [[Savonlinna]]]] Finns tend to eat out only on special occasions, and restaurant prices are correspondingly expensive. The one exception is '''lunchtime''', when thanks to a government-sponsored lunch coupon system company cafeterias and nearly every restaurant in town offers set lunches for around €8–9, usually consisting of a main course, salad bar, bread table and a drink. University cafeterias, many of which are open to all, are particularly cheap with meals in the €2–4 range for students, although without Finnish student ID you will usually need to pay about € 5–7. There are also public cafeterias in office / administration areas that are open only during lunch hours on working days. While not particularly stylish and sometimes hard to find, those usually offer high-quality buffet lunch at a reasonable price (typically 8.40 € in 2011). The café scene has quickly developed, especially since the 1990s and above all in [[Helsinki]]. The array of cakes and pastries is not perhaps as vast as in [[Central Europe]], but the local special coffees (lattes, mochas etc.) are worth trying when it comes to the two big local coffee house chains: Wayne's Coffee (originated in Sweden) and Robert's Coffee (Finland). Starbucks is also coming to Finland. For dinner, you'll be limited to generic fast food (pizza, hamburgers, kebabs and such) in the €5–10 range, or you'll have to splurge over €20 for a meal in a "nice" restaurant. For eating on the move, look for '''grill''' kiosks (''grilli''), which serve sausages, hamburgers and other portable if not terribly health-conscious fare late into the night at reasonable prices. In addition to the usual hamburgers and hot dogs, look for '''meat pies''' (''lihapiirakka''), akin to a giant savoury doughnut stuffed with minced meat and your choice of sausage, fried eggs and condiments. '''[http://www.hesburger.fi Hesburger]''' is the local fast-food equivalent of McDonald's, with a similar menu. They have a "Finnish" interpretation of a few dishes, such as a sour-rye chicken sandwich. Of course most international fast food chains are present, especially McDonald's, which offers many of their sandwich buns substituted with a sour-rye bun on request. The Finnish word for buffet is ''seisova pöytä'' ("standing table"), and while increasingly used to refer to all-you-can-eat Chinese or Italian restaurants, the traditional meaning is akin to Sweden's ''smörgåsbord'': a good-sized selection of sandwiches, fish, meats and pastries. It's traditionally eaten in three rounds &mdash; first the fish, then the cold meats, and finally warm dishes &mdash; and it's usually the first that is the star of the show. Though expensive and not very common in a restaurant setting, if you are fortunate enough to be formally invited to a Finn's home, they will likely have prepared a spread for their guest, along with plenty of coffee. Breakfast at better hotels is also along these lines and it's easy to eat enough to cover lunch as well! If you're really on a budget, you can save a considerable amount of money by '''self-catering'''. Ready-to-eat casseroles and other basic fare that can be quickly prepared in a microwave can be bought for a few euros in any supermarket. Note that you're usually expected to weigh and label any fruits or vegetables yourself (bag it, place it on the scale and press the numbered button; the correct number can be found from the price sign), and green signs mean possibly tastier but certainly more expensive organic (''luomu'') produce. One should be aware that more often than not, cheap food contains disproportionate amounts of fat. At restaurants, despite the high prices, portions tend to be quite small, at least when compared to [[USA]] and [[Canada]], and even many [[Europe]]an countries. Finns are used to eating a substantial breakfast and lunch, so the dinner doesn't need to be very heavy, and can be two- or single-course. Dinner is served rather early, sometimes as early as 4 p.m., but usually at 5 or 6 p.m. ===Dietary restrictions=== Traditional Finnish cuisine relies heavily on meat and fish, but '''[[Vegetarians|vegetarianism]]''' (''kasvissyönti'') is increasingly popular and well-understood, and will rarely pose a problem for travellers. Practically all restaurants offer vegetarian options, often marked with a "V" on menus. Take note that egg (''kananmuna'' or ''muna'') is found in many prepared foods, ready meals and baked goods, so vegan meals are not common outside selected restaurants but the selection of raw ingredients, speciality grains and health foods is adequate for preparing your own. Likewise gelatine (''liivate'') in yoghurt, jellies and sweets is common. Both will always be indicated on labels. Two ailments commonly found among Finns themselves are '''lactose intolerance''' (''laktoosi-intoleranssi'', inability to digest the milk sugar lactose) and '''coeliac disease''' (''keliakia'', inability to digest gluten). In restaurants, lactose-free selections are often tagged "L" (low-lactose products are sometimes called "Hyla" or marked with "VL"), while gluten-free options are marked with "G". However, hydrolyzed lactose (EILA, or HYLA brand) milk or lactose-free milk drink for the lactose intolerant is widely available, which also means that a lactose-free dish is not necessarily milk-free. Allergies are quite common among Finnish people, too, so restaurant workers are usually quite knowledgeable on what goes into each dish and often it is possible to get the dish without certain ingredients if specified. Kosher and halal food are rare in Finland and generally not available outside very limited speciality shops and restaurants catering to the tiny Jewish and Islamic communities. Watch out for minced meat dishes like meatballs, which very commonly use a mix of beef and pork. The [http://www.jchelsinki.fi/ Jewish Community of Helsinki] runs a small [[kosher]] deli in [[Helsinki]]. A range of ingredients that have more common allergies and dietary restrictions associated with them may be printed in '''bold''' text in the list of ingredients (''ainekset'' or ''ainesosat'') on all packaged goods, at restaurants and markets you will have to ask. ==Drink== Thanks to its thousands of lakes, Finland has plenty of water supplies and tap water is always potable (In fact, never buy bottled water if you can get tap water!). The usual soft drinks and juices are widely available, but there is also a wide array of '''berry juices''' (''marjamehu''), especially in summer, as well as '''Pommac''', an unusual soda made from (according to the label) "mixed fruits", which you'll either love or hate. Juice from many berries is to be mixed with water, also when not bought as concentrate; sugar is often already added. Note the difference between ''mehu'' and ''mehujuoma'', where the latter may have only traces of the nominal ingredient. ===Coffee and tea=== Finns are the world's heaviest '''coffee''' (''kahvi'') drinkers, averaging 3–4 cups per day. Most Finns drink it strong and black, but sugar and milk for coffee are always available and the more European variants such as espresso and cappuccino are becoming all the more common especially in the bigger cities. Starbucks has arrived in Helsinki, but all the biggest towns have had French-style fancy cafés for quite some time and modern competitors, like Wayne's or Robert's Coffee, are springing up in the mix. For a quick caffeine fix, you can just pop into any convenience store, which will pour you a cuppa for €2 or so. Tea hasn't quite caught on in quite the same way, although finding hot water and a bag of Lipton Yellow Label won't be a problem. For brewed tea, check out some of the finer downtown cafés or tea rooms. Finnish coffee, however, is prepared usually using filters ("sumppi"), producing rather mild substance. Finding a strong high pressure espresso might be an issue somewhere, but tasting the smooth flavor of mocca blend is something to try about. Discussing the preparation mechanics of coffee with Finns is not such a bad idea, generally they are open for new ideas and tastes. The more traditional option for the filtered coffee in Finland is the Eastern style "mud coffee". In that preparation the grounded coffee beans are boiled in a large pot. Before serving, the grounded coffee is let to calm down, before serving the smooth flavored coffee on the top. Today, one rarely finds this kind of "pannukahvi" in public cafés, however when visiting private homes or summer cottages, it is worth of trying. You can even purchase special grounded coffee in most of the supermarkets for that purpose (it is not that fine-grounded like normal filter coffee let alone like espresso). It is specially tasty with cream, rather than milk. ===Dairy=== [[File:Leipäjuusto.jpg|thumbnail|right|Leipäjuusto]] In Finland it is quite common for people of all ages to drink '''milk''' (''maito'') as an accompaniment to food. Another popular option is ''piimä'', or buttermilk. ''Viili'', a type of curd, acts like super-stretchy liquid bubble gum but is similar to plain yoghurt in taste. It is traditionally eaten with cinnamon and sugar on top. Fermented dairy products help stabilize the digestion system, so if your system is upset, give them a try (those without jam or those labelled AB are probably best for this use). Yoghurt, often premixed with jam, is commonly eaten. ''Skyr'', an Islandic style cultured milk product, is reasonably available as a yogurt substitute. Flavoured ''Kefir'' as a cultured dairy drink is becoming more common and available in larger supermarkets. Soya, almond, hazelnut, rice and coconut milk drinks are to be found in larger supermarkets, sometimes flavoured, usually in long life packaging next to the dairy fridges. Cream and (sweetened) condensed milk is also available. Large quantities of cheese (''juusto'') are consumed, much of it locally produced mild to medium matured. Imported cheeses are freely available and local farm cheeses can be sampled and purchased at open air markets (''tori'') and year round market halls. A flat fried bread-cheese (''leipäjuusto'') can be eaten cold with (cloud berry) jam, in a salad or reheated with meals, a baked egg cheese (''munajuusto'') block is a common food ingredient made with milk, buttermilk and egg. ===Alcohol=== [[File:Helsinki IceBar Packed2.JPG|thumb|240px|Chilling out at the Arctic Icebar, [[Helsinki]]]] '''Alcohol''' is very expensive in Finland compared to most countries (though not to its Nordic neighbours [[Sweden]] and [[Norway]]), although low-cost [[Estonia]]'s entry to the EU has forced the government to cut alcohol taxes a little. Still, a single beer will cost you closer to €4–5 in any bar or pub, or €1 and up in a supermarket. While beer and cider are available in any supermarket or convenience store (9 AM to 9 PM), the state monopoly [http://www.alko.fi/ Alko] is your sole choice for wine or anything stronger. The legal drinking age is 18 for milder drinks, while to buy hard liquor from Alko you need to be 20. ID is usually requested from all young-looking clients (nowadays all looking to be under 30). Some restaurants have higher age requirements, up to 30 years, but these are their own policies and are not always followed, especially at more quiet times. Despite the unusually high cost of booze, Finnish people are well known of their tolerance and culture around celebration. Do not hesitate to join the Finnish parties, which usually are not very dry. While Finnish people tend to stick to individual bills in the bar, when you get with them into the summer cottage, things usually turn other way around and everyone enjoys together what there is on the table. Surprisingly enough, the national drink is ''not'' Finlandia Vodka, but its local brand '''[http://www.kossu.org/eng/spirit/ Koskenkorva]''' or '''Kossu''' in common speech. However, the two drinks are closely related: Kossu is 38% while Finlandia is 40%, and Kossu also has a small amount of added sugar, which makes the two drinks taste somewhat different. There are also many other vodkas (''viina'') on the market, most of which taste pretty much the same. A local speciality is '''Salmiakki-Kossu''' or '''Salmari''', prepared by mixing in salty black ''salmiakki'' licorice, whose taste masks the alcohol behind it fearfully well. Add in some Fisherman's Friend menthol cough drops to get '''Fisu''' ("Fish") shots, which are even more lethal. In-the-know hipsters opt for '''Pantteri''' ("Panther"), which is half and half Salmari and Fisu. Other classic shots are '''Jaloviina''' (''Jallu'') cut brandy and '''Tervasnapsi''' "tar schnapps" with a distinctive smoke aroma. '''Beer''' (''olut'' or ''kalja'') is also very popular, but Finnish beers are mostly nearly identical, mild lagers: common brands are '''Lapin Kulta''', '''Karjala''', '''Olvi''', '''Koff''' and '''Karhu'''. Pay attention to the label when buying: beers branded "I" are inexpensive with low alcohol content, while "III" and "IV" are stronger and more expensive. In normal shops you will not find any drinks with more than 4.7% alcohol. You may also encounter ''kotikalja'' ("home beer"), a dark brown beer-like but very low-alcohol beverage. Imported beers are available in bigger grocery stores, most pubs and bars, and Czech beers in particular are popular and only slightly more expensive. In recent years, some microbreweries ('''Laitila''', '''Stadin panimo''', '''Nokian panimo''' etc.) have been gaining foothold with their domestic dark lagers, wheat beers and ales. The latest trend is '''ciders''' (''siideri''). Most of these are artificially flavoured sweet concoctions which are quite different from the English or French kinds, although the more authentic varieties are gaining market share. The ever-popular '''gin long drink''' or ''lonkero'' ("tentacle"), a pre-bottled mix of gin and grapefruit soda, tastes better than it sounds and has the additional useful property of glowing under ultraviolet light. At up to 610 kcal/litre it also allows to skip dinner, leaving more time for drinking. During the winter, do not miss '''glögi''', a type of spiced mulled wine served with almonds and raisins, which can easily be made at home. The bottled stuff in stores is usually alcohol free, although it was originally made of old wine and Finns will very often mix in some wine or spirits. In restaurants, glögi is served either alcohol-free, or with 2cl vodka added. Fresh, hot glögi can, for example, be found at the Helsinki Christmas market. Quite a few unusual liquors (''likööri'') made from berries are available, although they're uniformly very sweet and usually served with dessert. Cloudberry liquor (''lakkalikööri'') is worth a shot even if you don't like the berries fresh. Home-made spirits (''pontikka''): you have been warned! More common in rural areas, illegal and frequently distilled on modified water purification plants – which are subject to import control laws nowadays – anecdotical evidence suggests that those are occasionally played as a prank on unsuspecting foreigners. Politely decline the offer, ''especially'' if still sober. Finally, two traditional beverages worth looking for are '''mead''' (''sima''), an age-old wine-like brew made from brown sugar, lemon and yeast and consumed particularly around May's Vappu festival, and '''sahti''', a type of unfiltered, usually very strong beer often flavoured with juniper berries (an acquired taste). ==Sleep== [[File:Kalliojärvi holiday village in winter, Isokyrö, Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Cottages in a holiday village.]] Accommodation in Finland is expensive, but many large '''hotels''' are cheaper during the weekends and in summer. In addition to the usual international suspects, check out local chains [http://www.cumulus.fi Cumulus], [http://www.scandichotels.fi Scandic], [http://www.finlandiahotels.fi Finlandia] and [http://www.sokoshotels.fi Sokos]. The small but fast-growing [http://www.omena.com Omena] chain offers cheap self-service hotels, where you book online and get a keycode for your room, with no check-in of any kind needed. What is remarkable is the absence of foreign hotel chains outside of the capital, you only rarely find global hotel brands, but most of the hotels are run either by locals or by some local brand. So do not expect to accumulate your points when staying in the rural areas. One of the few ways to limit the damage is to stay in '''[[hostels|youth hostels]]''' (''retkeilymaja''), as the [http://www.srmnet.org Finnish Youth Hostel Association] has a fairly comprehensive network throughout the country and a dorm bed usually costs less than €20 per night. Many hostels also have private rooms for as little as €30, which are a great deal if you want a little extra privacy. For a taste of the Finnish countryside, an excellent option is to stay at a '''cottage''' (''mökki''), thousands of which dot the lake shores. These are generally best in summer, but there are also many cottages around Lapland's ski resorts. Prices vary widely based on facilities, location and season: simple cottages can go for as little as €20/night, while luxurious multi-storey mansions can go for 10 times that, and the price at a winter resort may more than double when schools have vacations. Beware that, while all but the most basic ones will have electricity, it's very common for cottages to lack running water: instead, the cottage will have an outhouse (pit toilet) and you're expected to bathe in a shared shower/sauna (which you might have to book in advance) or even in the sauna and lake. Renting a car is often necessary since there might be no facilities (shops, restaurants, etc.) within walking distance. Decide whether you want to get a cottage far from people, at a "cottage village" or some compromise. The largest cottage rental services are '''[http://www.lomarengas.fi Lomarengas]''' and '''[http://www.nettimokki.com Nettimökki]''', both of which have English interfaces. An even cheaper option is to take advantage of Finland's [[right to access]], or '''Every Man's Right''' (''jokamiehenoikeus''), which allows camping, hiking, and berry and mushroom picking as well as simple (rod and hook) fishing on uncultivated land outside built-up areas or yards. Since this is occasionally misinterpreted by visiting foreigners, it may be a good idea to discuss travel plans with a local – or simply ask at the nearest house – to avoid embarrassing situations. Note that making a fire requires landowner's permission. Virtually every lodging in Finland includes a sauna (''see below'') for guests — don't miss it! Check operating hours though, as they're often only heated in the evenings and there may be separate shifts of men and women. Saunas at cottages are often heated with wood, you should probably ask for instructions. ==Learn== Finland's universities are generally well-regarded and offer many exchange programs, but the high cost of living and the prospect of facing the long, cold Finnish winter mean that the country is not a particularly popular choice. However, there are '''no tuition fees''' for regular degree students, including international exchange students. While lectures are usually conducted in Finnish (or Swedish, as in Åbo Akademi), most advanced text books are in English. It is often possible to complete all courses through assignments and exams in English. There are also advanced courses and even whole programs in English, targeted at exchange students. Many universities also offer the option to study Finnish (or Swedish) at various levels. The Finnish higher education system follows the German model, which means there are two kinds of universities: academic (''yliopisto''/''universitet'') and vocational (''ammattikorkeakoulu''/''yrkeshögskola'', abbreviated ''AMK'' in Finnish). ''Yliopisto'' students are expected to graduate with a master's degree. The Bachelor's degree is mainly meant as an intermediate step for Finnish speakers and isn't very useful for much else. This is changing somewhat with the Bologna process, which in theory makes Bachelor degrees usable for Masters studies across EU. For foreigners, there are some Master's programmes in English. AMK students are expected to graduate as Bachelors. Although entrance requirements are lower, this degree is meant for entering the workforce and does not directly qualify for academic master's programs; if accepted, about a year's worth of additional bridging studies are needed. A reasonable monthly budget excluding rent would be €600 to €900. Rents vary depending on location such that in Greater Helsinki and particularly Helsinki proper prices may be two times that of cheaper locations or student housing. Many exchange programs fully or partly subsidize accommodation in student dorms. However, the state does not provide student accommodation and dorms are usually owned by student unions and foundations, which usually have waiting lists. Getting the apartment is the responsibility of student. Student union membership at around €70–100/year is obligatory (for undergraduate studies), but this includes access to student health services. EU citizens can simply enter the country and register as a student after arrival (if accepted to some programme), while students from elsewhere will need to arrange their residence permit beforehand. [http://www.cimo.fi CIMO] (Centre for International Mobility) administers exchange programs and can arrange scholarships and traineeships in Finland, while the [http://www.edu.fi Finnish National Board of Education] offers basic information about study opportunities. ==Work== [[File:Kuopio from Puijo.JPG|thumbnail|Kuopio, the largest city in Eastern Finland]] Finnish unionization rate is high (70%), salaries are reasonably good even for simple jobs and employment laws are strict, but on the flipside, actually getting a job can be difficult. There is little informal work to be found and most jobs require at least a remedial level of Finnish '''and''' Swedish. Citizens of European Union countries can work freely in Finland, but acquiring a work permit from outside the EU means doing battle with the infamous [http://www.migri.fi/netcomm/Default.asp?language=EN Directorate of Immigration] (''Ulkomaalaisvirasto''). However, students permitted to study full-time in Finland ''are'' allowed work part-time (up to 25 h/week, as long as they are able to succeed in their studies) or even full-time during holiday periods. Finland is known for the low intake of immigrants, compared to neighboring countries. That being said, the young generation is more than happy to invite businesses and workers around the globe to settle down. Still Finland is sparsely populated area, and there is much opportunities around. Don't be pushed down if the authorities seem suspicious, that is part of the Finnish culture. However, when you sit down with them and discuss things straight and up front, most of the businesses are able to settle down and work permits might be granted. For jobs, you might want to check out the [http://www.mol.fi Ministry of Labour]. Most of the posted jobs are described in Finnish so you may need some help in translation, but some jobs are in English. Publicly posted positions are usually highly competitive, and usually require both a degree or a professional qualification and specific work experience. Thus, informal channels or assistance from an experienced local are valuable. A rapidly growing trend in Finland, especially for the younger generation, is to work for placement agencies. Although there has been a massive surge of public companies going private in the last ten years, this trend seems to be fueled by the increased demand for more flexible work schedules as well as the freedom to work seasonally or sporadically. Due to the nature of these types of agencies as well as the types of work they provide, it is common for them to hire non-Finns. Some agencies include Adecco, Staff Point, Manpower, Aaltovoima and Biisoni. For '''summer jobs''', such as trainee positions for university students, the search begins very early, around January, and application periods end in late March. Last-minute positions opening in May are very few and quickly taken. For '''Nordic youth''' (18–28/30) – or other EU/EEA citizens who know Swedish, Norwegian or Danish – there is the [http://www.nordjobb.org Nordjobb]. Focusing on summer jobs as cultural exchange, it now offers also some other positions. If you are invited to a '''job interview''', remember that modesty is a virtue in Finland. Finns appreciate facts and directness, so stay on topic and be truthful. Exaggeration and bragging is usually associated with lying. You can check expected salaries with the union for your field, as they usually have defined minimum wages. Salaries range from €1,200 to €6,500 per month (2010) for full-time jobs. One category of informal work is '''berry picking''', either on a farm or picking wild berries. To get such a job you mostly have to convince the employer you are going to work hard, harder than most Finns are willing to. Picking wild berries and selling them is exempted from tax and you are free to do the business yourself (like the locals), but you would probably do so only if wanting a fun way to get pocket money. If coming for the income you will have somebody arrange everything (including accommodation and transport) and you will be independent only formally (taking the economic risk: no wage, just somebody buying the berries; you might be able to prove a de facto employment, but only with a good lawyer). Working on a farm you will be formally employed: still low-paid piece work, but employment law applies. You should always ask for a written '''employment contract'''. It is not necessary, but no serious employer should object to giving you one; as somebody less acquainted to the Finnish job market you are more likely to get in contact with those not playing by the rules. Cash payment is usually not possible, so you will need a Finnish bank account. Unfortunately the willingness of different banks to issue them to foreigners varies. You may also need a Finnish social security number (''henkilötunnus'') from the local ''maistraatti'' (register office); see [http://www.maistraatti.fi/en/Services/place_of_domicile_and_population_data/Basic-information/ the register office website] for information. For construction sites, a tax number is needed; see Tax Administration's [http://www.vero.fi/en-US/Individuals/Individual_Tax__Numbers_TNs_in_the_const%2819316%29#WhatdoesTINmeanandwhenwillthetaxofficestartusingthenewTINsystem1 FAQ on tax numbers]. ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Finland| Crime/violence: '''Low'''<br> <small>Most violence is alcohol-related and/or domestic – walking in the street is usually safe even in the night</small><br> Authorities/corruption: '''Low'''<br> <small>The police are generally courteous and speak some English, offering bribes will get you into serious trouble.</small><br> Transportation: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''<br> <small>Icy roads and sidewalks in the winter, mooses and other animals occasionally crossing the roads</small><br> Health: '''Low'''<br> <small>Tick and mosquito bites</small><br> Nature: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''<br> <small>Blizzards in the winter, getting lost when hiking in the forests</small> }} ===Crime=== Finland enjoys a comparatively low crime rate and is, generally, a very safe place to travel. Parents often leave their sleeping babies in a baby carriage on the street while visiting a shop, and in the countryside cars and house doors are often left unlocked. Use '''common sense at night''', particularly on Friday and Saturday when the youth of Finland hit the streets to get drunk and in some unfortunate cases look for trouble. '''Racism''' is generally a minor concern for tourists, especially in the cosmopolitan major cities, but some drunk people looking for trouble may be more likely to target foreign looking people. Avoiding arguments with drunk gangs may be more important if you fit that description. Immigration to Finland was quite limited before the 1990s and not everybody has got used to the globalisation. '''Pickpockets''' used to be rare, but nowadays the situation has changed, especially in the busy tourist months in the summer, when organized pickpockets arrive from Eastern Europe. In restaurants, do not ever leave your phone, laptop, tablet, keys or wallet unattended. There have been some cases in Helsinki where thieves have been targeting breakfast buffets in hotels, where people often leave valuables unguarded for a few minutes. Regardless of that, most Finns carry their wallets in their pockets or purses and feel quite safe while doing it. '''Bicycle thieves''' are everywhere, never leave your bike unlocked even for a minute. Should something happen, don't hesitate to get in contact with the '''police'''. Finnish police is comparable to the police force elsewhere in western Europe — respected by the public, respectful and not corrupt. In the case a police officer actually approaches you, staying calm and polite will help keep the situation on the level of discussion. They have the right to check your identity and your right to stay in the country. They might ask strange questions like where are you coming from, where are you heading next, where you stay or whether you have seen, met or know somebody. If you feel that some question could compromise your privacy, feel free to politely say so. Finnish police have wide powers for arrest and search, but they are unlikely to abuse them. If the situation deteriorates, however, they will probably take you in custody, with force if needed. Whatever happens, remember that Finland is one of the world's least corrupt countries. Suggestion of bribes will be met by astonishment or worse. If you get fined, payment on the spot is never expected or even possible. A "police" asking for money would be a dead giveaway that they aren't real police. Ask the police officer to show his badge, [http://poliisi.fi/tietoa_poliisista/poliisin_virkamerkki here] is an example of a genuine badge. In addition to the police proper, the border guard and customs officials have police powers; the border guard acts on behalf of the police in some sparsely populated border areas. Customs and the police are strict on drugs, including cannabis. Sniffer dogs are used in ports and airports and a positive marking will always result in a full search. Cannabis use is not generally tolerated among the population. Although in the recent news coverage, there have been articles about various civil groups patrolling the streets, this phenomenon is rather marginal. Other than the police, no street patrols have any official powers, and the police will not tolerate any attempt to assume any powers. On the other hand, there are no street gangs or paramilitary either. Prostitution is not illegal. However, pimping is, and using the services of a prostitute who is a victim of human trafficking is illegal. ===Nature=== There are few serious health risks in Finland. Your primary enemy will be the '''[[Cold weather|cold]]''', especially in wintertime and at sea. Finland is a sparsely populated country and, if heading out into the wilderness, it is imperative that you register your travel plans with somebody who can inform rescue services if you fail to return. Always keep your mobile phone with you if you run into trouble. Dress warmly in layers and bring along a good pair of sunglasses to prevent '''snow blindness''', especially in the spring and if you plan to spend whole days outdoors. Always keep a map, a compass and preferably a GPS with you while trekking in the wilderness. Take extra precautions in Lapland, where it can be several days' hike to the nearest house or road. Weather can change rapidly, and even though the sun is shining now, you can have a medium sized blizzard on your hands (no joke!) an hour or two later. If out on the lakes and sea, remember that wind and water will cool you faster than cold air, and keeping dry means keeping warm. A person that falls into water close to freezing has to be saved quickly, and even in summer water will cool you pretty soon. Safety in '''small boats''': Don't drink alcohol, wear a life vest at all times, if your boat capsizes – keep clothes on to stay warm and cling to the boat (small boats are made to be unsinkable). Given the size of the Finnish population, a surprisingly high number of people drown in the lakes every year in summer. As pointed out by an annual public awareness campaign (partly Finnish black humour, partly the truth), the stereotypical accident involves an intoxicated amateur fisherman who capsizes his boat while standing up to pee. In winter, lakes and the sea are [[ice safety|frozen]]. Walking, skating or even driving a car on the ice is commonly seen, but fatal accidents aren't unheard of either, so ask and heed local advice. If the ice fails, it is difficult to get back out of the water, as the ice will be slippery. Ice picks are sold as safety equipment (a pair of steel needles with bright plastic grips, connected with a safety line). Stay calm, shout for help, break the ice in the direction you came from, get up, creep away and get indoors with no delay. Help from somebody with a rope, a long stick or any similar improvized aid might be needed (no use having both of you in the water). The only poisonous insects in Finland are '''wasps''' (''ampiainen''), '''bees''' (''mehiläinen'') and '''bumblebees''' (''kimalainen''). Their stings can be painful, but are not dangerous, unless you receive many stings or a sting by the trachea (do not lure a wasp onto your sandwich!) or if you are extremely allergic to it. There is only one type of poisonous snake in Finland, the '''European adder''' (Finnish: ''kyy'' or ''kyykäärme''), which has a distinct zig-zag type of figure on its back, although some of them are almost completely black. The snake occurs across Finland all the way from the south to up north in Lapland. Although their bites are very rarely fatal (except for small children and allergic persons), one should be careful in the summertime, especially when walking in the forests or on open fields at the countryside. Walk so that you make the ground vibrate and snakes usually go away; they attack people only when somebody frightens them. If you are bitten by a snake, always get medical assistance. If you are planning to travel in the nature in summertime, it's advisable to buy a ''kyypakkaus'' ("Adder pack", a medicine set which contains a couple of hydrocortisone pills). It can be bought from any Finnish pharmacy. It is used to reduce the reactions after an adder bite somewhat, but you should see a doctor with no delay anyhow. The ''kyypakkaus'' can also be used to relieve the pain, swelling and other allergic reactions caused by bee stings. If you see an ant nest, ants have quite likely taken care of all snakes nearby. As for other dangerous wildlife, although '''brown bears''' (''karhu''), '''wolves''' (''susi'') and some other big carnivores occur across Finland, these are listed as endangered species and usually avoid humans whenever possible. You are lucky if you see one. Talking with your company while in the forest should be enough to avoid getting between a bear and her cubs. If you do see a bear, back off calmly. Contrary to popular belief abroad, there are no polar bears in Finland, let alone polar bears walking on the city streets. ===In case of emergency=== '''112''' is the national phone number for all emergency services, including police, and it does not require an area code, regardless of what kind of phone you're using. The number works on any mobile phone, whether it is keylocked or not, and with or without a SIM card. If a cellphone challenges you with a PIN code, you can simply type in 112 as a PIN code – most phones will give a choice to call the number (or call without asking). For inquiries about poisons or toxins (from mushrooms, plants, medicine or other chemicals) call the national Toxin Information Office at (09) 471 977. The time for help to arrive can be quite long in sparsely populated areas (around an hour, more in extreme areas), so it makes sense to have basic first-aid supplies at hand when visiting cottages or the wilderness. Finns often have an "adder kit" (''kyypakkaus'', 50 mg hydrocortisone) at their cottages, although this is not enough by itself except for bee or wasp stings: with an adder bite, one should also call 112 immediately. ==Stay healthy== {{infobox|Signs to watch out for| ; vaara, vaarallinen : danger, dangerous ; sortumisvaara : risk of collapse/landslide ; hirvivaara : risk of moose/elks on the road ; hengenvaara : life threatening danger ; tulipalo : fire ; kielletty : prohibited ; pääsy kielletty or privat: no entry ; hätäuloskäynti or hätäpoistumistie : emergency exit ; lääkäri : doctor ; poliisi : police ; terveyskeskus : municipal clinic ; sairaala : hospital ; apua! : help! }} You're unlikely to have tummy troubles in Finland, since tap water is always drinkable (and generally quite tasty as well), and hygiene standards in restaurants are strict. If you have any sort of allergies, many restaurants often display in the menu the most common ingredients that people typically are allergic to. Examples: (L) = Lactose free, (VL) = Low Lactose, (G) = Gluten free, if you are unsure just ask the waitress or restaurant staff. Medication is available in pharmacies only, not in ordinary shops (other than by special arrangements in many remote areas). Any non-trivial medication requires a prescription (stricter criteria than in many other countries). Finland hosts a number of irritating insects, but if you are planning to stay in the centres of major cities, you are unlikely to encounter them. A serious nuisance in summer are '''[[mosquito]]es''' (''hyttynen''), hordes of which inhabit Finland (particularly Lapland) in summer, especially after rains. While they carry no malaria or other nasty diseases, many species of Finnish mosquitoes make a distinctive (and highly irritating) whining sound while tracking their prey, and their bites are very itchy. As usual, mosquitoes are most active around dawn and sunset – which, in the land of the Midnight Sun, may mean most of the night in summer. There are many different types of mosquito repellents available which can be bought from almost any shop. Another summer nuisance are '''gadflies''' (''paarma'', common where there is cattle), whose bites can leave a mark lasting for days, even for a month. A more recent introduction to Finnish summers are '''deer keds''' (''hirvikärpänen''), that can be particularly unpleasant if they manage to shed their wings and burrow into hair (although they rarely bite and humans are not their intended targets; they are mainly encountered in forests). Use repellent, ensure your tent has good mosquito netting and consider prophylaxis with '''cetirizine''' (brand names include ''Zyrtec'', ''Heinix'', ''Cetirizin Ratiopharm''), an anti-allergen that (if taken in advance!) will neutralize your reaction to any bites. Topical anti-allergens in the form of gels and creams are also available as over-the-counter medication. A flea comb can be useful for removing deer keds. [[File:Archipelago outside Mariehamn.JPG|thumbnail|Archipelago outside Mariehamn, Åland Islands]] In southern Finland, especially [[Åland]], the [[Lappeenranta]]-[[Parikkala]]-[[Imatra]]-axis and areas near [[Turku]]'s coast, there are '''[[Pests#Ticks|ticks]]''' (''punkki'') which appear on summertime and can transmit Lyme's disease (borreliosis) and viral encephalitis (TBE) through a bite. Although these incidents are relatively rare and not all ticks carry the disease, it's advisable to wear trousers rather than shorts if you plan to walk through dense and/or tall grass areas (the usual habitat for ticks). You can buy special tick tweezers from the pharmacy (''punkkipihdit'') which can be used to remove a tick safely if you happen to get bitten. You should remove the tick from your skin as soon as possible and preferably without squeezing it, to reduce the risks of getting an infection. If the tick bite starts to form red rings on the skin around it or if you experience other symptoms relating to the bite, you should visit a doctor as soon as possible. Finnish healthcare is mostly public, in particular intensive care, advanced and emergency healthcare, provided by municipal, central or university hospitals. Types most relevant to travellers are ''terveyskeskus'', municipal mainly outpatient clinic, ''(keskus)sairaala'', (central) hospital with surgery, and ''yliopistollinen keskussairaala'', university hospital. EU/EEA and Swiss citizens can access emergency and health services with their European Health Insurance Card, which means nominal fees in most cases. Other foreigners are also given urgently needed treatment, but may have to pay all costs. Students have basic health care arranged by the student unions included in their student union membership. There are also private clinics (''lääkäriasema'' or ''lääkärikeskus''), which often can schedule an appointment with less queuing, with more substantial fees (residents usually get reimbursements). If you are not an EU/EEA resident the difference in price may be less significant, check with your insurance company. The clinics may however have to refer the patient to a public hospital anyway, if advanced services are needed. ==Respect== {{infobox|Fishing Finnish style|It was a beautiful summer day, and Virtanen and Lahtinen were in a little rowboat in the middle of a lake, fishing. Two hours passed, both men sitting quietly, and then Lahtinen said "Nice weather today." Virtanen grunted and stared intently at his fishing rod.<br><br> Two more hours passed. Lahtinen said, "Gee, the fish aren't biting today." Virtanen shot back: "That's because you talk too much."<br><br> '''Drinking Finnish style'''<br><br> Virtanen and Lahtinen decided to go drinking at their lakeside cottage. For a couple hours, both men sat silently and emptied their bottles. After a few more hours, Lahtinen decided to break the ice: "Isn't it nice to have some quality time?" Virtanen glared at Lahtinen and answered: "Are we here to drink or talk?"}} [[File: Lappi church 3.JPG|thumbnail|Most Finns are Lutheran Christians, however for many people religion isn't as important as in e.g. southern Europe]] Finns generally have a relaxed attitude towards manners and dressing up, and a visitor is unlikely to offend them by accident. Common sense is quite enough in most situations, but there are a couple of things that one should keep in mind: Finns are a famously '''taciturn''' people who have little time for small talk or social niceties, so don't expect to hear phrases like "thank you" or "you're welcome" too often. The Finnish language lacks a specific word for "please" so Finns sometimes forget to use it when speaking English, with no intention to be rude. Also lacking in Finnish is the distinction between "he" and "she", which may lead to confusing errors. Loud speaking and loud laughing is not normal in Finland and may irritate some Finns. Occasional silence is considered a part of the conversation, not a sign of hostility or irritation. Notice that although the phrase ''mitä kuuluu'' translates to "how are you", it has a literal meaning in Finnish, i.e. a longer discussion is expected; it is not a part of the greeting as in English. All that said, Finns are generally helpful and polite, and glad to help confused tourists if asked. The lack of niceties has more to do with the fact that in Finnish culture, '''honesty''' is highly regarded; one should open one's mouth only to mean what one is about to say. Do not say "maybe later" when there is no later time to be expected. A visitor is unlikely to receive many compliments from Finns, but can be fairly sure that the compliments received are genuine. Another highly regarded virtue in Finland is '''punctuality'''. A visitor should apologize even for being a few minutes late. Being late for longer usually requires a short explanation. Ten minutes is usually considered the threshold between being "acceptably" late and very late. Some will leave arranged meeting points after fifteen minutes. With the advent of mobile phones, sending a text message even if you are only a few minutes late is nowadays a norm. Being late for a business meeting, even by one or two minutes, is considered rude. The standard greeting is a '''handshake'''. Hugs are only exchanged between family members and close friends in some situations, kisses, even on the cheek, practically never. If you are invited to a Finnish home, the only bad mistake visitors can make is not to '''remove their shoes'''. For much of the year, shoes will carry a lot of snow or mud. Therefore, it is customary to remove them, even during the summer. During the wet season you can ask to put your shoes somewhere to dry during your stay. Very formal occasions at private homes, such as baptisms (often conducted at home in Finland) or somebody's 50th birthday party, are exceptions to these rules. In the wintertime, this sometimes means that the guests bring separate clean shoes and put them on while leaving outdoor shoes in the hall. Bringing gifts such as pastry, wine, or flowers to the host is appreciated, but not required. In Finland, there is little in the way of a '''dress code'''. The general attire is casual and even in business meetings the attire is somewhat more relaxed than in some other countries (although sport clothing in a business meeting is indeed bad form). Topless sunbathing is accepted but not very common on beaches in the summer, while going ''au naturel'' is common in lakeside saunas and the rare dedicated [[nudism|nudist]] beaches; at normal public beaches swimwear is expected for anybody over 6 years old. Finns are highly '''egalitarian'''. Women participate in society, also in leading roles up to the Presidency. Equal respect is to be given to both genders, and there is little formal sex segregation. Social rank is not usually an important part of social code, thus a Dr. Spencer is usually referred to as simply "Spencer", rather than "tohtori Spencer" or "herra Spencer", without meaning any disrespect. ==Connect== ===By mail=== Finland's mail service, run by [http://www.posti.fi/english/index.html Posti], is fast, reliable and pricey. A postcard or normal letter to a domestic address costs €1.20/1.10 (express/economy; max 20g), to abroad €1.30/1.20. [[Åland]] has its own mail service, with stamps of its own. There are ''Poste restante'' services in the cities, but often a better option is to get the post to some trusted address, e.g. your accommodation. ===By phone=== [[File:Telephone booth. The last stationary telephone, out of service, Helsinki..jpg|thumb|Not many of these left]] As you'd expect from Nokia's home country, mobile phones are ubiquitous in Finland. GSM and WCDMA (3G) networks blanket all of the country, although it's still possible to find wilderness areas with poor signal, typically in Lapland and the outer archipelago. The largest operators are '''[http://www.sonera.fi/ Sonera]''' and '''[http://www.elisa.fi Elisa]''', a Vodafone partner, but travellers who want a local number may wish to opt for '''[http://www.dnafinland.fi/ DNA]''''s Prepaid package, which can cost as little as €6. Ask at any convenience store for a list of prices and special offers. Public telephones are close to extinction in Finland, although a few can still be found at airports, major train/bus stations and the like. It's best to bring along a phone or buy one – a simple GSM model can cost less than €40. The area codes (one or more digits following the +358) are prefixed by 0 when used without the country code, i.e. {{nowrap|+358 9 123 456}} (a land line number in Helsinki) can be dialled as {{nowrap|09 123 456}} ({{nowrap|123 456 from local land lines),}} and is often written {{nowrap|"(09) 123 456".}} Mobile phone numbers – as other numbers without true area codes – are written without the parenthesis: {{nowrap|"0400 123 456"}} for {{nowrap|+358 400 123 456.}} Mobile phone numbers usually start with 04 or 05 as in the example. Numbers starting with 0800 or 116 are toll free with domestic phones. Numbers starting with 0700 are possibly expensive entertainment services. There is no guarantee that any service number is reasonably priced (e.g. Eniro number and timetable information is 6€/min, with the price told in Finnish only), but prices should be indicated where the number is advertised ("pvm/mpm" stands for the price of a normal call). Queuing may or may not be free. Service numbers usually start with 010, 020, 030, 060, 070 or 075 (here including the area code prefix 0) or 10 (without 0). There are also service numbers prefixed with a true area code (such as usually for taxi). Many service numbers are unavailable from abroad. The prefix for international calls (from local land lines) is 00, as in the rest of EU. Other prefixes may be available. Telephone numbers can be enquired from e.g. the service numbers {{nowrap|0200 16100,}} 020202, {{nowrap|0100 100,}} {{nowrap|0300 3000}} and 118, with hard to discover varying costs (often given per 10s instead of per minute), e.g. €1–2/call+€1–6/min with some combinations of operators, service and time of day. Having the service connect the call usually costs extra. For the moment (spring 2016) e.g. {{nowrap|[http://www.16100.fi/numeropalvelu 0200 16100]}} costs €1.83/call+€2,5/min (€0.084/min during a connected call). Some services have a maximum cost of e.g. €24/call. All of the main carriers offer good roaming services, so using your foreign SIM card should not be an issue. However the costs can be rather impressive. The European Union has agreed on the abolishing of roaming charges, and as that gets implemented calls to an EU number with an EU SIM should cost as in its country of origin. ===By net=== Internet cafes are sparse on the ground in this country where everybody logs on at home and in the office, but nearly every '''public library''' in the country has free Internet access, although you will often have to register for a time slot in advance or queue. Wifi hotspots are also increasingly common. Elisa offers prepaid internet access. LTE (4G) networks cover the capital region and major cities. Another option (and probably the most comfortable one) is to buy a [http://www.dna.fi/web/en/dna-prepaid prepaid SIM card] with data package. The prices start at 4,90€ (100MB). You can buy them as soon as you arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport at the vending machine by baggage claim, or at R-kioskis, post offices and DNA stores around Finland. Remember that you can use your phone as a wifi hotspot for other devices. ==Go next== * [[Russia]] to the east. You will probably need a visa unless just visiting [[Vyborg]] or [[Saint Petersburg]] on a cruise, but even [[Moscow]] is just an overnight train away. There are tours and regular connections to some internationally less known destinations, such as [[Petrozavodsk]] (Finnish:''Petroskoi''). * [[Sweden]], which Finland was part of for 650 years, reachable by an overnight (or day) cruise. * [[Estonia]], a couple of hours away from Helsinki. [[Commons:Category:Finland]] [[WikiPedia:Finland]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/Finland/]] {{related|Finland_in_ten_days_by_car}} {{isPartOf|Nordic countries}} {{usablecountry}} {{geo|64.88627|27.11426|zoom=5}} 62vd3udveoa2d9sqnjhnsmzk0zw23by 0 11722 2953154 2953146 2016-03-07T15:19:18Z Erik den yngre 233312 /* Get in */ landscape image wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Florø''' is a charming coastal town in [[Sogn og Fjordane]]. Previously the key town in the area, after road transport became predominant the focus has shifted to the industrial town of Førde. Florø however retains the character of the times when the sea was the highway. ==Get in== [[File:Klavfjorden.jpg|thumb|Florø surroundings]] ===By plane=== * {{listing | name=Florø airport | alt= | url=http://www.avinor.no/en/airport/floro | email= | address= | lat=61.5851 | long=5.0237 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=({{IATA|FRO}}) Four flights a day to [[Oslo]], and five flights a day to [[Bergen]]. Small aircrafts only. }} ===By boat=== [[File:MS Lofoten i Florø.jpg|thumbnail|MS Lofoten at Florø]] [[Hurtigruten]] (the coastal steamer) calls Florø. Express boat twice a day from [[Bergen]]. ===By bus=== Sixteen times a day from [[Førde]]. ==Get around== ==See== {{mapframe|61.593 | 5.056||zoom=11}} [[File:Kinn Church.jpg|thumb|Kinn church on Kinn island]] * {{see | name=Kystmuseet | url= | email=museum@kystmuseum.no | address=Brendøveien | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+47 57742233 | tollfree= | fax=+47 57742680 | hours= | price= | content=Museum containing boats and an exhibition about daily life on the coast. }} * {{see | name=Kinn island and church | alt=Kinn | url= | email= | address= | lat=61.5613 | long=4.7705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-06 | content=A small island, one of the western most points in Norway, only a handful of residents but with the oldest church in the area. The church is masonry building from the 12th century. Unusually rich interior. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Fyrsafari | alt=Lighthouse sightseeing | url= | email=turistinfo@flora.kommune.no | address=Markegata 51 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+47 41534934 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Guided boattrip to visit the nearby lighthouse. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Bistro To Kokker | url= | email=terje@tokokker.as | address=Strandgata 33 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+47 57752233 | tollfree= | fax=+47 57752234 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Bryggekanten | url= | email= | address=Hamnegata 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Florø Rorbu | url= | email= | address=Krokavegen 13 A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+47 57748100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=800-900 kr | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Quality Hotel Florø | url= | email=q.floro@choice.no | address=Hamnegata 11 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+47 57757575 | tollfree= | fax=+47 57757510 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Situated at the waterfront in the harbour. }} * {{sleep | name=Victoria Hotell | url= | email= | address=Markegata 43 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+47 57741000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== Visit some of the many nearby islands. Kinn. Svanoy(deer farm). Kalvag (old fishing village). Visit Sunnfjord, scenery en-route & excellent open-air museum. {{geo|61.6000|5.0000}} {{IsPartOf|Sogn og Fjordane}} {{usablecity}} [[Wikipedia:Florø]] masd2oen8y3q7cusv7moligml831fua 0 145953 2899439 2896409 2015-12-03T22:48:45Z Matroc 248572 /* Palaces */ esquisit to exquisite wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|TajMahal Banner.jpg}} == Forts and Palaces of India == {{mapframe|21.53485|78.04688|zoom=5}} * This is a sampling from hundreds of (if not over a thousand) existing forts and palaces in India. This is not an all inconclusive list and represents only some of the important historic forts and palaces. * These samples are diverse in architectural structure and representative of India's rich and long history. Some early designs were to build with extremely thick (stone or brick) walls with reinforced gates (to protect against elephants), others with more delicate touches and later modern forts have a distinct European flavour. Early towns and cities began and grew around forts. * Some palaces were built as a fort and often many palaces (and religious temples) were built within the walls of forts. Some palaces own their survival to having become heritage hotels. Museums are usually found at these sites or close by. * Entries marked with the symbol [[File:Swedish_world_heritage_sign.PNG|frameless|20px|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/UNESCO_World_Heritage_List]] indicates that the site is a member of the UNESCO World Heritage List. == Forts of India == [[File:Agra Fort Entrance Gate.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Agra Fort]] [[File:Amer-fort.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Amer Fort]] [[File:Building-bhatinda fort.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Bathinda Fort]] [[File:Entrance to the Bidar Fort.JPG|thumb|150px|Bidar Fort]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Agra Fort|address=[[Agra]] |lat=27.17953|long=78.02111|image=Agra Fort Entrance Gate.jpg|content=The fort is similar in layout to the Red Fort in Delhi, but considerably better preserved, as much of Delhi Fort was razed by the British after the Mutiny. As much as palace as a defensive structure, it is also constructed mainly from red sandstone. The fort has a beautiful view of the Taj Mahal, on a clear day.}}[[File:Swedish_world_heritage_sign.PNG|frameless|20px|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/UNESCO_World_Heritage_List]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Aguada Fort|address=Bardez Taluka, [[Goa]] |lat=15.49206|long=73.77408|image=Fort Aguada Goa 1.jpg|Aquada Fort was constructed in 1613 to defend against the Marathas and the Dutch. This prized anc crucial Portuguese fort stands on the beach south of Candolim near the shore of the Mandovi River.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Amer Fort|alt=Amber Fort or Amer Palace|address=[[Jaipur]]|lat=26.98549|long=75.85135|image=Amer-fort.JPG|content=This massive fort-palace complex built in hybrid Hindu-Muslim style dates back to Raja Man Singh and was the royal palace of the Kachwahas from c. 1600-1727. It's one of six world heritage forts in Rajasthan. The name has nothing to do with the rather pretty pastel yellow colour; instead, the fort is named after the town of Amber, in turn named after the goddess Amba. The main sights within the fort include the Sheesh Mahal, adorned with thousands on thousands of mirror tiles on the walls and ceiling.}}[[File:Swedish_world_heritage_sign.PNG|frameless|20px|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/UNESCO_World_Heritage_List]] * {{listing|type=see | name=Bahu Fort | alt= | url= | email= | address=[[Jammu]] | lat=32.72630 | long=74.88013 | directions= | image=Bahu Fort, Jammu, India.jpg | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Situated on a rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi. This fort has extensive gardens (''Bagh-E-Bahu'') laid around it }} * {{listing|type=see|name=Bathinda Fort|alt=Qila Mubarak|address=[[Bathinda]]|lat=30.20798|long=74.93746|image=Building-bhatinda fort.JPG|content=Qila Mubarak was the official residence of the Maharaja till 1862. The complex comprises 10 courtyards and several historic built structures. Notable buildings include Qila Androon, the main entrance with an imposing gate, Sheesh Mahal (palace of mirrors) , Raan Baas with a whole set of frescoes and Durbar Hall. The latter houses a collection of arms.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Bidar Fort|address=[[Bidar]]|lat=17.92372|long=77.52614|image=Entrance to the Bidar Fort.JPG|content=The Bidar fort; located on the Deccan plateau, is considered one of the most formidable forts of the country. More than 500 years old, it too suffers from neglect and disrepair.}} [[File:Chittorgarh Fort.jpg|thumb|150px|Chittorgarh Fort]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Chittaurgarh Fort|alt=Chittorgarh Fort|address=[[Chittorgarh]]|lat=24.89143|long=74.64463|image=Chittorgarh Fort.jpg|content=The Chittorgarh fort was built by the Maurayans in 7th century A.D. Chittorgarh remains replete with historic associations and holds a very special place in the hearts of Rajputs, as it was a bastion of the clan at a time when every other stronghold had succumbed to invasion. A circular road within the fort links all the gates and provides access to the numerous monuments (ruined palaces and 130 temples}}[[File:Swedish_world_heritage_sign.PNG|frameless|20px|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/UNESCO_World_Heritage_List]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Daulatabad Fort|alt=Deviagiri Daulatabad Fort|address=[[Aurangabad]]|lat=19.94271|long=75.21315|image=A_monument_inside_Daulatabad_Fort.jpg|It houses a stupendous 12th century fortress well placed atop a charming hill. This invincible fortress boasts of a 5 kilometer sturdy wall and an intricate series of ramparts. Don't miss the climb to the very top through the bat cave.}} [[File:Fatehpur Sikri 042.JPG|thumb|150px|Fatehpur Sikri]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Fatehpur Sikri|address=[[Agra]]|lat=27.09453|long=77.66793|image=Fatehpur Sikri 042.JPG|Built in the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, the "City of Victory" was the capital of the Mughal Empire for a brief decade and was abandoned in 1586 due to inadequate local water supplies and proximity to the Rajputana areas in the North-West, which were increasingly in turmoil. It includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid. Full of well preserved palaces and courtyards}}[[File:Swedish_world_heritage_sign.PNG|frameless|20px|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/UNESCO_World_Heritage_List]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Fort William|address=[[Kolkata]]|lat=22.55469|long=88.33608|image=Main Entrance - Fort William - Kolkata 2013-04-10 7736.JPG| Named after William III, Fort William is built of brick and mortar in the shape of an irregular octagon. There are six gates for this fort and similar to other forts in such places as [[Thalassery]]. Access to the fort is restricted as it is currently used as Indian Army HQ.}} [[File:Gagron fort.JPG|thumb|150px|Gagron Fort]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Gagron Fort|address=[[Jhalawar]]|lat=24.62771|long=76.18298|image=Gagron fort.JPG|content=Gagron Fort located in Jhalawar is an example of a hill and water fort. Three sides of the fort is bordered by the Kali Sindh & Ahu Rivers. Gagron Fort (also known as Galkangiri) was established in 1195 A.D by King Bijaldev of the Parmara Empire. The outer wall measures 10 km. There is a very rich history associated with this famous fort.}}[[File:Swedish_world_heritage_sign.PNG|frameless|20px|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/UNESCO_World_Heritage_List]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Golconda Fort|address=[[Hyderabad]]|lat=17.38346|long=78.40093|image=Ruins of the Fort.jpg|content=The Golconda Fort was the capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom. }} * {{listing|type=see|name=Gwalior Fort|address=[[Gwalior]]|lat=26.23138|long=78.16942|image=Gwalior Fort.jpg|content=The Golconda Fort was the capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom. The outer wall measures 10 km. There is a very rich history associated with this famous fort.}} * {{listing|type=see | name=Hari Parbat Fort | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.10552 | long=74.81580 | directions= | image=Hari Parbat Eastern view.jpg | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(Located in Kashmir valley [[Srinagar]] near [[Jammu]]) - The Mughal fort situated on the banks of the Dal Lake of Srinagar, it is positioned on top of the Sharika Hill. }} [[File:Jaisalmer Fort.jpg|thumb|150px|Jaisalmer Fort]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Jaigarh Fort|address=[[Jaipur]]|lat=17.30066|long=73.22143|image=Rajasthan-Jaipur-Jaigarh-Fort-compound-Apr-2004-00.JPG|content=Never conquered in battle, this was considered the strongest of the three forts in the area. It is best known as the site of the world's largest cannon, the Jaivana, which was test-fired only once — according to legend, despite using only the half the design amount of gunpowder, the cannonball flew 35 km! A better reason to visit the fort, though, are the scenic gardens at the other end and the spectacular views over the Amber Fort and the hills around.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Jaisalmer Fort|address=[[Jaisalmer]]|lat=25.45809|long=70.91098|image=Jaisalmer Fort.jpg|content=Jaisalmer Fort (Known as the “Sonar Quila” or "Sonal Kella" or "Sonar Kila") in Jaisalmer displays colourful shades of the setting sun and golden hues of the desert ambience give a fairy tale look to this mega structured fort. It is a 'working fort' since there are people living and working within its walls. There are numerous lookouts within the fort that give a great view out across the city and desert.}}[[File:Swedish_world_heritage_sign.PNG|frameless|20px|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/UNESCO_World_Heritage_List]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Jhansi Fort|address=Jhansi, [[Manjeshwar]]|lat=25.45788|long=78.57544|image=Jhansi fort.JPG|content=Jhansi was originally a hilltop fortress of the Maratha kings, built above a town then known as Shankargarh. The massive fort still stands to this day. }} [[File:Bikaner fort view 08.jpg|thumb|150px|Bikaner Fort]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Junagarh Fort|alt=Bikaner Fort|address=[[Bikaner]]|lat=28.02258|long=73.31985|image=Bikaner fort view 08.jpg|content=The fort was built by Raja Rai Singh, the sixth ruler of Bikaner who reigned from 1571 to 1612. It is a fort of the Bikaner royal family. It has a rich history of the Bikaner royal family, as well as a museum which displays weapons and ornaments of the previous era. This is one of the oldest forts and was one of the few forts in India that was never defeated.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Kangra Nagarkot Fort|alt=Kangra Fort|address=[[Kangra]]|lat=32.08745|long=76.25580|image=Kangra Fort from Sansar Chandra Museum 02.JPG|content=The Kangra Fort was built by the royal Rajput family of Kangra State. It is the largest fort in the Himalayas and one of the oldest forts in India. This is a beautiful place to visit.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Kumbhalgarh Fort|address=[[Kumbhalgarh]]|directions=34 km from Pune near |lat=25.15282|long=73.58700|image=Walls of Kumbhalgarh.jpg|Kumbhalgarh Fort (fortress) in Kumbhalgarh is guarded by seven lofty gates and contains a palace (Badal Mahal). It also had 36km long winding walls that defended the citadel. Rich in folklore there are many fascinating stories associated with this site.}}[[File:Swedish_world_heritage_sign.PNG|frameless|20px|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/UNESCO_World_Heritage_List]] [[File:Laxmangarh Fort, Rajasthan.jpg|thumb|150px|Laxmangarh Fort]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Laxmangarh Fort|address=Laxmangarh, [[Rajasthan]]|lat=27.823829|long=75.024841|image=Laxmangarh Fort, Rajasthan.jpg| The Raja of Sikar built the fort in the early 19th century after the prosperous town was seiged by Kan Singh Saledhi. The fort of Laxmangarh is a unique piece of fort architecture in that the structure is built upon scattered huge rocks}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Lohagad Fort|alt=Iron Fort|address=[[Maharashtra]]|directions= 34 km from Pune near Lonavala hill station|lat=18.71067|long=73.47409|image=The main gate to the Lohagad fort.JPG|One of the many hill forts of Maharashtra. Lohagad Fort was declared as a protected monument.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Lohagarh Fort|alt=Iron Fort|address=[[Bharatpur]]|lat=27.22012|long=77.49529|content= Lohagarh Fort is one of the strongest ever built in Indian history. There are monuments and towers in the fort. One tower of significance is the Victory Tower Fateh Burj.}} [[File:Madan Mahal.jpg|thumb|150px|Madan Mahal Fort, Jabalpur]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Madan Mahal Fort | address=[[Jabalpur]] | lat=23.14847 | long=79.90167 | image=Madan Mahal.jpg | content=A small fort in Jabalpur that is compact and equipped for war battles. It has a stable, a reservoir, several rooms and chambers of the rulers. Nearby is the famous ''Balancing Rock'', a natural wonder of India. }} [[File:Mandawa Fort-H3V1-20131007.jpg|thumb|150px|Mandawa Fort]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Mandawa Fort|address=Mandawa, [[Rajasthan]]|lat=28.05383|long=75.15|image=Mandawa Fort-H3V1-20131007.jpg|The fort of Mandawa was founded in the 18th century. Thakur Nawal Singh, son of Shardul Singh. It is adorned with many frescoes, paintings. The palace's Durbar Hall houses a number of antiques and paintings. Mandawa Fort has been converted into a heritage hotel.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Mehrangarh Fort|address=[[Jodhpur]]|lat=26.29784|long=73.01845|image=Mehrangarh Fort.jpg|Mehrangarh Fort dominates the city of Jodhpur and is the largest fort in all Rajasthan. Founded in 1458 as the site of Rao Jodha's new capital. The city of Jodhpur grew around it. In the 500 years that have passed the fort has never been taken by force. It occupies the entire top of a 150 m hill with commanding views , with some three kilometers of massive ramparts built around the edges. Within the fort are several palaces, a museum and well preserved canon including the famous ''Kilkila''. }} [[File:Janjiraushnish2.jpg|thumb|150px|Murud-Janjira Fort]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Murud-Janjira Fort|address=[[Murud]]|lat=28.05|long=72.964239|image=Janjiraushnish2.jpg|content=Murud-Janjira is the local name for a fort situated on an island just off the coastal village of Murud, in [[Maharashtra]]. It is the only fort on the coast of Western India that remained undefeated despite many attacks against it.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Nagaur Fort|alt=Ahhichatragarh or Fort of the Hooded Cobra|address=[[Nagaur]]|lat=27.19900|long=73.73822|image=Nagaur Fort.JPG|Nagau Fort was a Moslem stronghold in Northern India. The fort has gone through renovations such as fixing numerous fountains, gardens and buildings.}} [[File:Rajasthan-Jaipur-Nahargarh-Fort-compound-Apr-2004-05.JPG|thumb|150px|Nahargarh Fort]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Nahargarh Fort|address=[[Jaipur]]|lat=26.94002|long=75.81672|image=Rajasthan-Jaipur-Nahargarh-Fort-compound-Apr-2004-05.JPG|content=The smallest of the three forts in Jaipur, notable primarily for excellent views over Man Sagar lake and the vast sprawl of Jaipur. Built in 1734 by the Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in a mix of Indian and European styles, the fort also houses the (relatively) compact Madhavendra Bhawan palace, although its former splendour is fading fast under a new layer of graffiti and pigeon droppings.}} * {{see | name=Old Fort | alt= | url= | email= | address=[[Rajpura]] | lat=30.48348 | long=76.59469 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Old Fort refers to Old Town Rajpura as the city began within an Old Fort. }} * {{listing|type=see|name=Panhala Fort|address=[[Kolhapur]]|lat=16.808889|long=74.109167|image=Panhala walls on Konkan side.jpg|content=Built in 1100 A.C.. Historic memories of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Hill Station. Carrying a rich heritage, Panhala Fort forms the largest of all the Deccan forts. This fort was built between the 1178-1209 AD, this is the only fort where the great ruler himself, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is believed to have spent more than 500 days. The history of Panhala Fort is one of the oldest, and famous amongst Maratha warriors. Sajja Kothi, where Sambhaji was imprisoned. Ambabai Temple, where Shivaji used to seek blessings before venturing on expeditions. In addition to history.}} [[File:Purana Qila ramparts, Delhi.jpg|thumb|150px|Purana Qila]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Purana Quila|alt=Old Fort|address=[[Delhi]]|image=Purana Qila ramparts, Delhi.jpg|lat=28.61|long=77.245|content=Purana Quila is one of the oldest forts in India. It is the walled citadel of Mughal Emperor Humayun. Believed to be built during the time of mythical Pandava rule, significant additions were made by Humayun itself. It later turned into an urban village before being a monument.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Ratangarh Fort|alt=Jewel Fort|address=Ratangarh, [[Rajasthan]] |lat=24.81748|long=75.11020|In 1812, the Ratangarh Fort was completed.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Ranthambore Fort|address=[[Ranthambore]]|lat=26.01991|long=76.45532|Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the town of Sawai Madhopur. Founded in 944 and initially named "Ranath Bhawar Garh" which means "a place of Rajput warriors". The history of Sawai Madhopur revolves around the Ranthambore Fort, which is surrounded by Vindhyas and Aravallis, amidst vast and arid denuded tracts of Rajasthan.}}[[File:Swedish_world_heritage_sign.PNG|frameless|20px|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/UNESCO_World_Heritage_List]] [[File:The Lal Quila.jpg|thumb|150px|Red Fort]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Red Fort|alt=Lal Qila|address=[[Delhi]]|lat=28.65616|long=77.24102|image=The Lal Quila.jpg|content=The Red Fort located in Delhi, this is a brilliant red sandstone fort built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (who also built Agra's Taj Mahal) as his ruling palace. Completed in 1648, the years since have not treated the buildings kindly: the rooms have long since been stripped of all objects, the marble inlays are long gone and quite a few buildings are off limits. Still, the scale remains imposing and the gardens are kept lush and green even in midwinter.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Shaniwar Wada Fort|alt=Shaniwar Wada|address=[[Pune]]|lat=18.51955|long=73.85538|image=Pune ShaniwarWada DelhiGate.jpg|This palace fort was built by the successors of Shivaji, the Peshwas in 1736. A massive fire destroyed the building in 1827. Most of the palace interiors also got destroyed and all that remains is the old fortified wall. But of course the impressive brass studded gates and lotus pools have also withstood the ravages of time. This palace is situated in the heart of the city next to Deccan Gymkhana, Shivajinagar, and Laxmi Road. It has become the symbol of Pune culture. There is an impressive 'Light & Sound Show' in three languages (Marathi, Hindi and English) every evening at the wada. It details the history of the Maratha empire and the significance of the Shaniwar wada in that history.}} [[File:Srirangapatnam Fort 5.JPG|thumb|150px|Srirangapatna Fort]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Srirangapatna Fort|address=[[Srirangapatna]]|lat=12.425|long=76.676|image=Srirangapatnam Fort 5.JPG|content=located on the Kaveril river, it is an historical fort located in Srirangapatna (historical capital city) of Karnataka. Built in 1454, the fort came to prominence during the rule of Tipu Sultan. This fortified fort was modified to for defense against invaders.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Sindhudurg Fort|address=[[Malvan]]|lat=16.34922|long=73.55941|image=Sindhudurg_Fort_West_wall.jpg|The impressive Sindhudurg or Ocean Fort was built on an offshore island in 1664(5) by the great 17th century warrior, Shivaji (Maratha Empire)}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Taragarh Fort|alt=Star Fort|address=[[Bundi]] |lat=25.450617|long=75.637196|image=Bundi palace.jpg|content=Built in the 16th century, this is one of the most famous forts in Rajasthan due to its intricate structures and a highly-regarded painting gallery.}} [[File:Tughlaqabad Fort, Tughlaqabad, Delhi.jpg|thumb|150px|Tughlaqabad Fort]] * {{listing|type=see|name=Tughlaqabad Fort|address=[[Delhi]]|lat=28.51434|long=77.26009|image=Tughlaqabad Fort, Tughlaqabad, Delhi.jpg|content=A massive fort in Delhi, stretching over 6 km built by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq in the 14th century and was the third city of Delhi. Abandoned in 1327, the monstrous ruins of this complex are what remains.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Visapur Fort|alt=Visapoor Fort|directions=near Visapur Village|lat=18.7225|long=73.49|image=Fortification wall at visapur.jpg|content=Visapur fort was built much later than [[Lohgad | Lohagad]] Fort and their history together is closely related. Not much of this fort remains whereas most of Lohagad fort still stands.}} * {{listing|type=see|name=Warangal Fort|address=[[Warangal]]|lat=17.95648|long=79.61495|image=Warangal IMG 4250.JPG|content=The fort has four ornamental gates (Warangal Gates) which originally formed the gates to a great Shiva temple. There are many ruins of "wall slabs and panels" exhibited in an outdoor museum. The ruins and what remains have been listed as a ''Monument of National Importance''}} == Palaces == [[File:Citypalas Chandra Mahal01.jpg|thumb|150px|City Palace Jaipur]] [[File:Deeg Palace.jpg|thumb|150px|Deeg Palace]] [[File:Hawa Mahal.jpg|thumb|150px|Hawa Mahal]] * {{listing|type=vicinity | name=Amar Mahal Palace| alt= | url= | email= | address=[[Jammu]] | lat=32.74769 | long=74.87255 | directions= | image=Closer view of Amar Mahal Museum, Jammu.jpg | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A beautiful red sand stone palace that has been converted to a museum, it stands amidst the most picturesque surroundings of Jammu. }} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=City Palace|address=[[Jaipur]]|lat=26.92550|long=75.82360|image=Citypalas Chandra Mahal01.jpg|content=An imposing blend of traditional Rajput and Mughal architecture. It is a vast palace complex occupying nearly one-seventh of the Pink City. It was originally built by Maharaja Jai Singh II. The complex is divided into a series of courtyards, sprawling gardens and buildings. }} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Cooch Behar Palace|alt=Victor Jubilee Palace|address=[[Cooch Behar]]|lat=26.32700|long=89.43855|image=Cooch Behar Palace in Cooch Behar.JPG|content=The design of the palace was based on that of Buckingham Palace in London in 1887, during the reign of Maharaja Nripendra Narayan. It is a brick-built double-storey structure in the classical Western style. The whole structure is 395 ft long and 296 ft wide. The articles and precious objects that these rooms and halls used to contain are now lost.}} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Deeg Palace|alt=Jal Mahal|address=[[Bharatpur]]|lat=27.47178|long=77.32455|image=Deeg Palace.jpg|content=Deeg Palace built as a luxurious summer resortin 1772 for the Bharatpur rulers. }} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Gajner Palace|address=[[Bikaner]]|lat=27.95895|long=73.04795|image=|content=A jewel in the Thar Desert, the palace is built on the embankment of a lake. Built by H.H. Maharaja Sir Ganga Singhji of Bikaner, this Grand Heritage property is spread over 6000 acres. Gajner Palace was used as a hunting resort by the former Maharajas and visiting British dignitaries during the days of the Raj. It is an old heritage hotel.}} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Garh Palace|alt=Bundi Palace|address=[[Bundi]]|lat=25.44882|long=75.63554|image=Bundi palace.jpg|content=Garh Palace was built on the hillside next to the Taragarh Fort and is noted for its exquisite traditional murals and frescoes}} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Hawa Mahal|alt=Palace of the Winds|address=[[Jaipur]]|lat=26.92394|long=75.82674|image=Hawa Mahal.JPG|content=Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Singh as part of City Palace. It was an extension of the Zenana (women's) chamber. Its purpose was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen. It is a five story high red sandstone structure complete with over 950 windows. The breeze (or hawa in Hindi) circulates through these windows giving the palace its name.}} [[File:JagMandir.jpg|thumb|150px|Jagmandir]] * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Jagmandir|alt=Jag Mandir and Lake Garden Palace|address=Lake Pichal, [[Udaipur]]|lat=24.56763|long=73.67776|image=JagMandir.jpg|content=Jag Mandir (Palace) was built on an island in the Lake Pichola. Jag Mandir is the main palace with several smaller palaces and gardens within. To financially help with the upkeep of the Palace it was converted into the Jag Niwas Hotel.}} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Jahangiri Palace|alt=Jahangiri Mahal|lat=27.17773|long=78.02316|image=OrchhaPalace.jpg|content=Palace found within [[Agra Fort]] was built by emperor Akbar. This was the main palace for the royal household (women) and Akbar's wives.}} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Jal Mahal|alt=Water Palace|address=[[Jaipur]]|lat=26.953|long=75.846|image=Jal Mahal. 2009.jpg|content=This beautiful Jal Mahal or water palace was made by the King of Amber in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. The Jal Mahal represents the use of Mughal and Rajput architecture style.}} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Juna Mahal|address=Dungarpur, [[Rajasthan]]|lat=23.82694|long=73.71450|image=Haveli Dungarpur.jpg|Juna Mahal is a former royal residence near the edge of Dungarpur and Thar desert. It is decorated with as murals, frescoes, glass, and mirror inlay. Much has been vandalized and fallen into disrepair.}} [[File:Lalgarh palace bikaner2.jpg|thumb|150px|Lalgarh Palace]] * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Lalgarh Palace|address=[[Bikaner]]|lat=28.04095|long=73.33108|image=Lalgarh palace bikaner2.jpg|The three-storey complex is coated in red sandstone. This palace was built because Junagarh Palace was considered unsuitable for a modern monarch at the time. There are 4 wings, pillars and colonnades plus intricate detailed work. Two wings were converted to hotels, a third became a heritage hotel.}} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Lake Palace|address=Lake Pichal, [[Udaipur]]|lat=24.57545|long=73.67999|image=Udaipur Lake Palace.jpg|content=Lake Palace has been converted to a heritage hotel. It has column lined courtyards, terraces, fountains and gardens.}} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Monsoon Palace|alt=Sajjan Garh Palace,|address=[[Udaipur]]|lat=24.59328|long=73.63939|image=Monsoon_Palace3.jpg|The palace offers a panoramic view of the city's lakes, palaces and surrounding countryside. Illuminated at night, it is an impressive site. The palace has recently been opened to the public under the control of the Forestry Department.}} [[File:Mysore_Palace_gate.jpg|thumb|150px|Mysore Palace]] * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Mysore Palace|alt=Maharaja's Palace|address=[[Mysore]]|lat=12.30514|long=76.65515|image=Mysore_Palace_gate.jpg|content=Intricately carved rosewood doors and ceilings some with inlaid ivory work, marble figurines, collections of caskets, paintings of the members of the royal family and other objects of personal use exhibit such opulence, though age as worn them out a bit with slight discolouration.}} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Naulakha Palace|address=Gondal, [[Gujarat]]|lat=26.402778|long=86.170556|image=Naulakha Palace - Interior 01.jpg|content=Naulakha Palace is one of the oldest palaces in Gondal. It is a part of the Darbargardh fort complex. It has stone carved balconies, carved arches, a garden as well as a private museum.}} [[File:Rani Padmini palace.jpg|thumb|150px|Padmini's Palace]] * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Padmini's Palace|alt=Queen's Palace|address=[[Chittorgarh]]|lat=24.87882|long=74.64663|image=Rani Padmini palace.jpg|Palace is located within Chittorgarh Fort|content=This palace, a white building, a three storied structure (a 19th century reconstruction of the original), is located in the southern part of the fort. Chhatris (pavilions) crown the palace roofs and a water moat surrounds the palace. This style of palace became the forerunner of other palaces built in the state with the concept of Jal Mahal (palace surrounded by water). It is at this Palace where Alauddin was permitted to glimpse at the mirror image of Rani Padmini, wife of Maharana Rattan Singh. It is widely believed that this glimpse of Padmini's beauty besotted him and convinced him to destroy Chittor in order to possess her. Maharana Rattan Singh was killed and Rani Padmini committed Jauhar. Rani Padmini's beauty is compared to that of Cleopatra and her life story is an eternal legend in the history of Chittor, in particular and of the Mewar state in general.}} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Pragmalji Palace|alt=Prag Mahal|address=[[Bhuj]], [[Gujarat]]|lat=23.25479|long=69.66833|image=Prag Mahal Bhuj.jpg|content=The palace of rulers of Kutchh region. Maharao Pragmalji initiated the creation of this palace. This Gothic styled structure is must visit.}} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Rambagh Palace|address=[[Jaipur]]|lat=26.896111|long=75.808333|image=Showroom.png|content=The first building on the site was a garden house built in 1835. It grew with additions of royal suites and gardens. It was eventually converted to a hotel.}} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Udaipur City Palace|alt=Udai Bilas Palace|address=[[Udaipur]]|lat=24.57644|long=73.68351|image=Udaipur City Palace.jpg|content=A complex of small and big palaces, museums and gardens encompassing a rich blend of Rajasthani, Mughal, Medieval, European and Chinese architecture. One of the most beautiful palatial structures in Rajasthan. It has a nice view of Lake Pichal. Delicate mirror work, marble work, murals, wall paintings, silver work, inlay and colored glass mosaics can be seen here. }} [[File:UmaidBhawan Exterior 1.jpg|thumb|150px|Umain Bhawan Palace]] * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Umain Bhawan Palace|alt=Umaid Bhavan Palace|address=[[Jodhpur]]|lat=26.280833|long=73.046944|image=UmaidBhawan Exterior 1.jpg|content=Umain Bhawan Palace (once known as ''Chittar Palace'') is one of the world's largest private residences. Part of this palace is managed by ''Taj Hotels''. A museum can be found here.}} * {{listing|type=vicinity|name=Vinay Vilas Mahal|address=[[Alwar]]|lat=27.54987|long=73.046944|content=This is a palace complex located below Bala Quila Fort. Parts have been converted to government offices; however, there is an impressive garden as well as a wealth of splendid murals, paintings and mirror work. The City museum is located here and contains a collection of miniature paintings as well as rare manuscripts.}} <!-->* {{listing|type=vicinity|name=City Palace|address=[[Udaipur]]|lat=24.57644|long=73.68351|image=Udaipur 161.jpg}}<--> * '''note''': The symbol [[File:Swedish_world_heritage_sign.PNG|frameless|20px]] is found in Wikimedia Commons. {{related|India}} {{PartOfTopic|Historical travel}} {{outlinetopic}} 9fi7ojn1rfsbj15ubuzcf3y03vnvpq7 0 12432 2565077 2432108 2014-04-08T17:53:26Z Texugo 109373 Redirected page to [[Fargo]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Fargo]] sbtu6h6ljljj1art20yhr2u0wmj0fx1 0 147473 2911732 2911727 2015-12-27T18:01:13Z AvicBot 419134 Bot: Fixing double redirect to [[Gävleborg County]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Gävleborg County]] ontd34fa8lwjitaaibi0bkz230410gj 0 12857 516039 2012-06-18T22:35:41Z Eco84 35690 Redirected page to [[Glocester]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Glocester]] ar909ew5v5uze9t5z7q6hk09j1ei6tl 0 13206 2497861 2478860 2013-12-31T09:08:27Z Mey2008 35615 corrected malformed coordinates wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Grand Rapids}} '''Grand Rapids''' is a city in [[Minnesota]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== U.S. Highways 2 and 169. ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Forest History Center | url=http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/fhc | email= | address=2609 County Rd 76 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 218 327-4482 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun 8-Labor Day: Tu-Sa 11AM-4PM. Sep-May: M-F 9AM-4PM (visitor center and gift shop only) | price=$8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children 6-17, free for children under 6 | content=A recreation of a turn of the 20th century logging camp. }} * {{see | name=Itasca County Historical Society | url=http://www.itascahistorical.org | email= | address=10 NW 5th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 218 326-6431 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-F 9:30AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-4PM | price= | content=Housed inside the Old Central School in downtown Grand Rapids. Home to the Little Gem's Gift Shop, The Itasca Museum, Judy Garland exhibit, and The Karjala Research Genealogy and History Center. }} * {{see | name=Judy Garland Museum | url=http://www.judygarlandmuseum.com | email= | address=2727 S Hwy 169 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 218 327-9276 | tollfree=+1 800 664-5839 | fax= | hours=Oct-Mar: F-Sa 10AM-5PM. Apr-Memorial Day: M-Sa 10AM-5PM. 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The Itasca Symphony Orchestra performs three times a year at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Rivers Italian | url=http://www.riversitalian.com | email= | address=208 NE 3rd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 218 327-3471 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W-F 11AM-3PM and 5PM-9PM, Sa,Tu 5PM-9PM | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Brewed Awakenings Coffeehouse | url=http://www.brewedawakenings.biz | email= | address=24 NE 4th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 218 327-1088 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6:30AM-6:30PM | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Itascan Motel | url=http://www.itascan.com | email=info@itascan.com | address=610 Pokegama Ave S (S Hwy 169) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 218 326-3489 | tollfree=+1 800 842-7733 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sawmill Inn | url=http://www.sawmillinn.com | email=sawmill@uslink.net | address=2301 Pokegama Ave S (S Hwy 169) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 218 326-8501 | tollfree=+1 800 235-6455 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Timberlake Lodge Hotel | url=http://www.timberlakelodgehotel.com | email=info@timberlakelodgehotel.com | address=144 SE 17th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 218 326-2600 | tollfree=+1 866 800-2200 | fax= | hours= | price=$109+ | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Grand Rapids Area Library | url=http://www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us | email= | address=140 NE 2nd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 218 326-7640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 9AM-8PM, F 9AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-2PM | price= | content=Free wi-fi. }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=US 2.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Grand Forks]] | minorl1=[[Bemidji]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Duluth (Minnesota)|Duluth]] | minorr1=[[Hermantown]] | image2=US 169.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Virginia (Minnesota)|Virginia]] | minorl2=[[Hibbing]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Minneapolis]] | minorr2=[[Aitkin]] }} {{IsPartOf|Northeastern Minnesota}} {{geo|47.235920|-93.527535}} {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Grand Rapids, Minnesota]] [[Dmoz:Regional/North_America/United_States/Minnesota/Localities/G/Grand_Rapids/]] [[Commons:Category:Grand Rapids, Minnesota]] plubnjm5ckwuw8op8bozujhxgb0p8cv 0 13351 2967339 2965695 2016-04-04T04:49:41Z Shaundd 1811 /* Regions */ update for new region map wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Kompsatos river bridge, Thrace.jpg|caption=Kompsatos river bridge, Thrace}} {{quickbar | image= Acropolis3.JPG | location= LocationGreece.png | flag= Flag of Greece.svg | capital=[[Athens]] | government=Parliamentary Republic | currency=Euro (€) | area=''total:'' 131,957km²<br />''water:'' 1,310km²<br />''land:'' 130,647km² | population=10,993,000 (2014) | language=[[Greek]] 99% (official) | religion=Greek Orthodox 98%, Muslim 1.3%, other 0.7% | electricity=220V/50Hz (European plug) | timezone=UTC +2 | callingcode=+30 | tld=.gr }} '''[http://www.visitgreece.gr/ Greece]''' ([[Greek phrasebook|Greek]]: Ελλάς, ''Hellas'') is a country in Southern Europe, on the southernmost tip of the Balkan peninsula, with extensive coastlines and islands in the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. It shares borders in the north with [[Albania]], the [[Republic of Macedonia]], [[Bulgaria]], and [[Turkey]]. It has an ancient culture that has had a significant influence on the arts, language, philosophy, politics, and sports of western society, including the genres of comedy and drama, western alphabets, Platonic ideals and the Socratic method, democracies and republics, and the Olympics. Furthermore it's an appealing place to visit, with a mountainous mainland and idyllic island beaches. ==Regions== Greece is both a mountainous and coastal country, with countless islands spread over the Ionian and Aegean seas. {{Regionlist | regionmap=Greece WV region map EN.png | regionmapsize=400px | region1name=[[Central Greece]] | region1color=#d3caad | region1description= Location of the nation's capital, [[Athens]] | region2name=The [[Peloponnese]] | region2color=#8ba2d8 | region2description= | region3name=[[Northern Greece]] | region3color=#cca495 | region3description= | region4name=[[Thessaly]] | region4color=#98b58f | region4description= | region5name=[[Greek Islands]] | region5color=#c772be | region5description= | region6name=[[Crete]] | region6color=#c8c572 | region6description= }} ==Cities== Major cities include: * [[Athens]] — the capital, known for the [[Athens/Acropolis|Parthenon]] * [[Thessaloniki]] — the main city in the northern Macedonia region * [[Chania]] — surrounded by beaches and the [[Samaria National Park]] * [[Chersonissos]] — party capital of Crete in the summer * [[Heraklion]] — Crete's largest city and main hub with the archaeological site of Knossos * [[Patra]] — known for its [[wine]] production * [[Larissa]] — a lively agricultural and university town * [[Rhodes (city)|Rhodes]] — impressive medieval structures, nightlife and beaches * [[Volos]] — coastal port with nice museums and architecture ==Other destinations== [[File:Panoramic view of Oia, Santorini island (Thira), Greece.jpg|thumb|350px|Panoramic view of [[Oia]], Santorini Island]] <!-- 9 ONLY, if you think a destination should be added, you need to suggest one for REMOVAL on the talk page --> * [[Corfu]] — large island with many attractions * [[Delphi]] — site of the famous oracle of Apollo, major archaeological site * [[Ithaca (Greece)|Ithaca]] — famous home of Odysseus * [[Meteora]] — hilltop monasteries * [[Mount Athos]] — semi-independent republic, home to many Orthodox monasteries (access restricted) * [[Mykonos]] — world famous, sophisticated holidays * [[Olympia (Greece)|Olympia]] — sanctuary dedicated to Zeus, site of the ancient Olympics * [[Rhodes]] — island with ancient monuments, as well as beaches * [[Santorini]] — a volcanic island known for its beautiful views, towns and sunsets See also the [[UNESCO World Heritage List#Greece|UNESCO World Heritage]] sites in Greece ==Understand== Visitors are drawn to the country's beaches and reliable sunny summer weather, its nightlife, historical sites and natural beauty. In 2007, Greece received 17 million visitors, a large number for a small country of 11 million. [[File:Santorini wv.jpg|thumb|260px|Backstreets of charming Firá, Santoríni]] The majority of visitors come to Greece come from other European countries, although in recent years tourists from other world regions have been increasing in number. The vast majority of visitors visit from April through to October. ''Peak'' season is July through August, and most of the tourists and tourism industry are concentrated in [[Crete]], the [[Dodecanese]], [[Cyclades]], and [[Western Greek Islands]], and to a lesser extent the [[Peloponnese]] and the [[Halkidiki]] peninsula in [[Macedonia (Greece)|Macedonia]]. There are still many rewarding areas in the country free of large-scale tourism. Many first-time visitors arrive in Greece with specific images in mind and are surprised to discover a country with such regional and architectural diversity. The famous whitewashed homes and charming blue-domed churches only characterise a specific region of the country (the [[Cyclades]] Islands). Architecture varies greatly from one region to the next depending on the local history. Visitors will find Neoclassical architecture in the cities of Ermoupolis and [[Nafplion]], Ottoman-influenced buildings in Grevená and Kozáni, whitewashed Cycladic homes on the island of [[Paros]], and pastel-coloured baroque homes and churches on [[Corfu]]. The nation's terrain is just as varied as its architectural heritage: idyllic beaches, towering mountain ranges, wine-producing valleys, vast stretches of olive orchards in the south, and lush forests in the north. Greece's historical sights are just as varied; the country is littered with just as many medieval churches and castles as classical ruins and temples. ===History=== {{seealso|Ancient Greece}} Greece boasts a very long history, with the Greek language being spoken in the country and throughout the Mediterranean region for nearly 4000 years. ====First civilisations==== The country's first inhabitants are now referred to as the Pelasgians. Little is known about them, but it is believed that they were a primitive people. The first advanced civilisations in Greece are known as the '''Cycladic''' in the [[Cyclades Islands]], and the '''Minoan''' in [[Crete]] and [[Santorini]]. The Minoans had a written language which remains undecipherable to archaeologists, which is one of the most interesting and profound historical mysteries. ====Dark Age==== '''Greek-speaking Indo-European peoples''' arrived in the country from somewhere to the north, around 1700BC, and slowly invaded the entire country from the north all the way to [[Crete]], as well as the west coast of Asia Minor (now [[Turkey]]), absorbing the native peoples. Their arrival may have been responsible for ending the Cycladic and Minoan civilisations and brought the country into what is now referred to as the Dark Age of ancient Greece; although it is now understood among historians that civilisation in Greece remained sophisticated and advanced during this time. The first Greek-speaking civilisation, Mycenean, was centred in the Peloponnese region. As they do today, many ancient Greeks made a living from the sea. They were accomplished fishers, sailors and traders and the sea has profoundly shaped Greek culture. [[File:Olympia1.JPG|thumb|400px|Olympia, site of the Olympic Games in ancient times]] ====Classical Greece==== The rise of the Greek city-states occurred in the period 1200 to 800BC and heralded the '''Golden Age of Greece,''' which lasted many centuries and spurred several scientific, architectural, political, economic, artistic, and literary achievements. [[Athens]], [[Sparta]], [[Corinth]], and [[Thebes]] were the most prominent of the city-states (with Athens being the most prestigious), but there were several other advanced city-states and colonies that had developed across the Aegean basin. Greek settlements were also established in southern Italy and other coastal areas of the Mediterranean colonised by Greeks. The legacy of Greek Civilisation from this time period made a major impact on the world and continues to influence us to this day with the development of democracy, philosophy and theatre. ====Hellenistic and Roman eras==== The epicentre of Greek Civilisation shifted, during the 4th century BC, from southern Greece to northern Greece. The northern Macedonian kingdom, under '''Alexander the Great,''' conquered all of Greece, and proceeded eastward, conquering all the way to South Asia with the intent of expanding the Greek empire. The empire broke up after Alexander's death, and Greece was eventually annexed by the growing [[Roman Empire]]. Although weakened politically, Greek culture continued to flourish under Roman rule and indeed heavily influenced Roman culture. ====Arrival of Christianity and rise of Byzantine Empire==== '''Christianity''' arrived in Greece with the preachings of St. Paul during the 1st century AD, and eventually spread throughout Greece and the Roman Empire. In the 4th century, Roman Emperor Constantine the Great legalised Christian worship and declared it the state religion of the empire. He moved the capital of the empire from Rome to Byzantium (present-day Istanbul), which he renamed Constantinople. Internal divisions eventually divided the Roman Empire into a western half (the West Roman Empire) and an eastern half (East Roman Empire.) The West was eventually invaded and sacked by invaders from northern Europe, while the East survived for another millennium as the Byzantine Empire with Constantinople as its capital. ====Medieval Greece==== Greece's medieval history is dominated by the '''Byzantine Empire''' which revolved around Christianity, Greek Language and Roman law. It was a powerful force in the Mediterranean basin for centuries, engaging in trade, politics, and the spread of Christianity. The empire collaborated with Rome during the Crusades against the Muslims. However, during the 13th century, the Crusaders turned on the Byzantine Empire itself and sacked Constantinople. With a weakened Byzantine Empire, Frankish and Latin invaders arrived and occupied various parts of Greece. Over the following centuries, the Byzantine Empire began to regain strength and reconquer lost territory, but received a final blow in the 15th century when a growing Ottoman Turkish Empire to the east captured Constantinople. ====Ottoman rule==== With the capture of Constantinople, Greece fell under '''[[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman Turkish rule]],''' but vigorously retained its Greek-speaking Christian culture. However, many Greeks fled the country, establishing Greek communities elsewhere in Europe; these communities would later influence the Greek Revolution. ====Enlightenment and revolution==== The '''[[Medieval and Renaissance Italy|Italian city-states]]''' of [[Genoa]] and [[Venice]] competed with the Ottoman Turks for control of various areas of Greece and managed to conquer various islands and coastal areas, bringing pan-European movements such as the Renaissance (and later the Enlightenment) to places in Greece such as Crete, Corfu, and parts of the Peloponnese region. In the 18th century, the Enlightenment, both in Venetian/Genoese-occupied areas of Greece and from Greek communities abroad, led to an awakening among prominent Greeks and gave birth to the goal of an independent, unified, and sovereign Greek state. The Greek Revolution finally broke out on the 25th of March, 1821, and led to a long war against the Ottomans for independence. The Greek Revolution gained attention across Europe, with [[Russia]], [[Britain]], and [[France]] sending military aid to assist Greece. [[File:Plaka2.JPG|thumb|400px|Athens' Pláka district, with its 19th century character]] ====19th century to mid-20th==== The nation finally achieved its '''independence''' from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. The newly-independent Greek State was briefly a republic, before becoming a monarchy at the will of major European powers. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, Greece gradually annexed neighbouring islands and territories with Greek-speaking populations. The country sided with the allies during [[World War I]]. Despite declaring neutrality during [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], the country was invaded by Mussolini's forces in 28 October of 1940. Greek forces victoriously pushed the Italians out of Greece, but the Germans then came to their aid, occupying the country until its liberation toward the end of the war. Civil war broke out in 1946 between communist rebels and royalists, the former supported by Yugoslavia (until the Tito-Stalin rift of 1948) and the latter by the West. The communist rebels were defeated by the royalists in 1949. The second world war and the civil war that followed had left the country war-torn, forcing many people to flee the country in search of a better life abroad. Greece joined NATO in 1952; rapid economic growth and social change followed. A right-wing military dictatorship staged a coup in 1967, disbanding all political parties, suspending political liberties and forcing many prominent Greeks into exile, including Communists, who played an active part in the Greek Parliament before and after the junta. King Constantine II and his family also fled the country. Democracy returned in 1974, and a national referendum abolished the monarchy, creating a parliamentary republic. ====Modern Greece==== Greece joined the '''European Community''' or EC in 1981, which later became the European Union (EU) in 1992. The country's tourism industry – which had begun to take off during the 1960s – began to flourish, bringing 5 million annual visitors to the country in 1980 (a figure that eventually grew to over 17 million by 2007). The country suffered serious economic stagnation in the 1980s, but began to experience remarkable economic growth in the 1990s, fuelled by heavy investment, entrepreneurship, trade, and EU aid. By the early 21st century, Greece had seemingly achieved stability and prosperity, with a high standard of living. An influx of immigrants began in the late 1980s, transforming Greece, once an immigrant-sender, into an immigrant-receiving country. Foreign-born residents, most of them undocumented and coming from various parts of the world (Eastern and Central Europe, Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa) are estimated to number at least 1 million, or equivalent to 10% of the population. In 2004, the nation stepped into the global spotlight as it successfully hosted the Summer Olympic Games in Athens, to the defiance of critics. More recently, it has borne the brunt of the late-2000s recession and related 2010 European sovereign debt crisis. The main issues facing Greek society are a high and growing level of bureaucratic corruption, high unemployment, sluggish economic growth and widespread poverty. As a by-product of the ongoing economic depression, there has also been a rise in extremism. Particularly worrying is the rise in support for Golden Dawn, a violently anti-foreigner opposition party that has often been called Nazi or neo-Nazi, some of whose members of Parliament have been arrested for beating foreigners in the street, and which has reportedly gained a considerable degree of control over some Greek police forces. This is unlikely to affect most travellers, but if you could be mistaken for a refugee or illegal migrant to Greece, think twice about whether now is the right time to visit. ===Climate=== Despite its small size, Greece has a '''varied climate.''' Most of the country, including all coastal areas, enjoys a so-called '''Mediterranean climate,''' almost identical to much of California. Summers are hot and dry with a 7-month period of near-constant sunshine generally from April until November. The remainder of the year is characterised by a relatively cold, rainy period which generally starts sometime in November and lasts until late March or early April. Sporadic rains do occur during the dry season, but they tend to be rare, quick showers. The country’s Ionian Coast and Ionian Islands tend to receive more annual precipitation than the rest of the country. The islands in the southern Aegean and parts of the southeastern mainland are the driest areas of the country. The '''most pleasant weather''' occurs in May–June and September–October. The warmest time of the year starts in mid-July and generally lasts until mid-August, when the annual ''meltémi'' winds from the north cool the country. Mid-July to mid-August is the height of summer, and the midday sun tends to get very strong; during this time, most Greeks avoid heavy physical activity outdoors between 13:00 and 17:00. It is best advised to get in tune with the local way of life by waking up early, doing all sightseeing and errands in the cool morning hours, and then spending the afternoon in the relaxing shade or at the beach. In fact, the bulk of tourists arrive in Greece during the height of summer, to do just that! For visitors from more northerly climates, the off season from November through February can be a rewarding time to see Greece. It will not be beach weather, but temperatures are mild. The much added bonus is that there will be very few other tourists and reduced prices. '''Summer evenings''' tend to be ''very'' rewarding. As strong as the sun may get on a summer afternoon, the low levels of atmospheric humidity in most areas of the country prevent the air from trapping much heat, and temperatures tend to dip to very pleasant levels in the evenings. But even during midday, high temperatures actually tend to be quite comfortable as long as the time is not spent doing a lot of walking or other physical activity. (Athens, however, can still be uncomfortably warm during summer afternoons due to the predominance of concrete in the city, an effect similar to New York City.) Coastal areas near open waters (away from tightly-closed bays and gulfs), especially on many of the islands, tend to be quite breezy, and can be quite cold at night. While the Mediterranean climate characterises most of the country, '''two other climate systems''' are present. One is the cool Alpine climate which is found on mountainous areas of the country's interior, including many high-altitude valleys. Another system is the Continental climate found on the interiors of north-central and northeastern Greece, which gives those areas very cold winters and warm, relatively humid summers. Greek whether forecast given [http://www.hnms.gr/ here] <!--should this be linked?--> ===Holidays and festivals=== The following are national public holidays: *'''New Year's Day''' - 1 Jan *'''Epiphany''' - 6 Jan *'''Clean Monday''' (First day of Lent) - movable *'''Independence Day''' and '''The Annunciation''' - 25 Mar *'''Holy Friday''' - movable *'''Pascha Sunday''' - movable *'''Pascha Monday''' - movable *'''May Day / Labour Day''' - 1 May *'''Pentecost Sunday''' - movable *'''Pentecost Monday''' - movable *'''Dormition of the Theotokos''' - 15 Aug *'''WWII Day / "OHI(no) Day"''' - 28 Oct *'''Christmas''' - 25 Dec *'''Boxing Day''' - 26 Dec The nation's three most important holidays are Christmas, Pascha, and the Dormition. Christmas tends to be a private, family holiday, but lights and decorations adorn city squares across the country. Dormition is a major summer festival for many towns and islands. Pascha weekend is perhaps the most flamboyant of all holidays; religious processions on Holy Friday and the following Saturday evening culminate in exuberant fireworks at midnight, Easter morning. Contrary to most national holidays in other countries, '''Independence Day''' in Greece is a very sober holiday. There is a school flag parade in every town and village and a big armed forces parade in Athens. Although not an official holiday, pre-Lenten '''carnival''' - or ''apókries'' - is a major celebration in cities throughout the country, with Patras hosting the country's largest and most famous events. Carnival season comes to an extravagant ending the weekend before Lent begins, with costumes, float parades, and various regional traditions. In addition to nation-wide holidays and celebrations, many towns and regions have their own ''regional'' festivals commemorating various historical events, local patron saints, or wine harvests. Note that the Greek Orthodox Church uses a different method to determine the date of Easter from the Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant churches. Therefore, Greek Orthodox Pascha and - derived from that - Holy Week and Pentecost usually fall one or two weeks later than their Roman Catholic and Protestant counterparts, but they do sometimes coincide (as in 2010, 2011, 2014, 2017 and 2025). ==Get in== ===Passport and visa requirements=== {{Schengen}} Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Mauritius, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Seychelles are permitted to work in Greece without the need to obtain a visa or any further authorisation for the period of their 90 day visa-free stay. However, this ability to work visa-free does not necessarily extend to other Schengen countries. For detailed regulations applied to your country, refer to the [http://www.mfa.gr/en/visas/visas-for-foreigners-traveling-to-greece/ Greek Ministry for Foreign Affairs]. ===By plane=== Athens' '''[http://www.aia.gr Elefthérios Venizélos International Airport]''', near the Athens suburb of Spáta, is the country's largest, busiest airport and main hub, handling over 15 million passengers annually as of 2006. Other major international airports in terms of passenger traffic are, in order of passengers served per year, Heraklion (Nikos Kazantzákis Int'l), Thessaloniki (Makedonia Int'l), Rhodes (Diagóras), and Corfu (Ioánnis Kapodístrias). Athens and Thessaloníki handle the bulk of scheduled international flights. However, during tourism season, several charter and planned low-budget flights arrive daily from many European cities to many of the islands and smaller cities on the mainland. '''[http://www.olympicair.com/ Olympic Air]''' (previously Olympic Airlines) offers services to Greece from several cities in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. '''[http://www.aegeanair.com/aegeanen/home/index.asp Aegean Airlines]''', which owns half the domestic market also operates international routes to Greece from a growing number of European cities. '''[http://www.skyexpress.gr/en-us/home.aspx Sky Express]''' is the second biggest airline in Greece and operates domestic routes and also international routes by request. Athens is also well-served by airlines from all over Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Southeast Asia, with flights from their respective hubs. The presence of [[Discount airlines in Europe|low-cost carriers]] in Greece's international market has increased tenfold within the past decade, offering service to Athens and Thessaloníki from several other European locations, such as Easyjet (from London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, Milan, Paris and Berlin), Virgin Express (flying from Brussels), Transavia (Amsterdam), German Wings (Cologne/Bonn and Stuttgart), Hemus Air (Sofia), Sterling (Copenhagen, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Oslo), LTU (Düsseldorf), MyAir (Venice), Norwegian Air (Warsaw, Katowice and Kraków), Wizzair (Katowice and Prague), FlyGlobeSpan (Glasgow) and Vueling (Barcelona). Ryanair (Bergamo, Rome, Frankfurt-Hahn, Charleroi and Pisa) offers service to smaller airports in Greece (Volos, Rhodes and Kos). ===By train=== '''Due to the bad economic situation Greek railways has suspended all international trains since 13 February 2011.''' The state train company is [http://www.trainose.gr Trainose (Τραινοσέ)]. [[Thessaloniki]] is Greece's hub for '''international rail service.''' Trains connect Thessaloníki to [[Sofia]] (3 daily), [[Bucharest]] (1 daily), [[Istanbul]] (2 daily) and [[Belgrade]] via [[Skopje]] (2 daily). There were special fares such as [[Balkan Flexipass]] and other offers, e.g. the City-Star Ticket form [[Czech Republic]] to Greece. ===By car=== Greece can be entered by car from any of its land neighbours. From Italy, ferries will transport cars and passengers to Greece (see by boat section). From western Europe, the most popular route to Greece was through Yugoslavia. Following the troubles in the former Yugoslavia during the 1990s, most motorists from western Europe came overland by Italy, and then took a trans-Adriatic ferry from there. Although the countries of the former Yugoslavia have since stabilized, and Hungary-Romania-Bulgaria form another, albeit a much longer, alternative, the overland route through Italy now remains the most popular option. ===By bus=== There is some, albeit limited, '''international bus service''' to neighbouring Albania, Bulgaria, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Turkey, as well as Serbia, and Georgia. ===By boat=== From [[Italy]], main sea routes of the Adriatic connect the ports of [[Venice]], [[Ancona]], [[Bari]] and [[Brindisi]] of Italy to [[Patras]] and [[Igoumenitsa]] in mainland Greece. Several ferries also connect Italy to the [[Ionian Islands]], though mostly during summer months. Trip duration varies from a minimum of about 8 hours Brindisi to Igoumenitsa, to a maximum 26 hours from Venice to Patras. Multiple ferries depart for Greece daily. From [[Turkey]] there are ferries: from [[Marmaris]] to [[Rhodes]], from [[Cesme]] to [[Chios]], from [[Bodrum]] to [[Kos]], from [[Kusadasi]] to [[Samos]]. There are also ferries connecting Piraeus and Rhodes to [[Alexandria]] ([[Egypt]]), [[Larnaca]] and [[Limassol]] ([[Cyprus]]), and [[Haifa]] ([[Israel]]). See [[Ferries in the Mediterranean]] ==Get around== ===General considerations=== A frequently asked question of travellers in Greece is whether they should '''rent a car.''' The primary advantage of having a car is that you can cover a lot more ground per day if you're travelling in rural areas or on the larger islands: you can get almost anywhere in Greece by bus, but some isolated villages may only have one or two buses per day, and having your own car means you don't have to wait in the summer heat for the bus to come. Almost all archaeological sites are accessible by bus, but at some of the more remote, less famous, sites, the bus may drop you off up to a mile away from the site, while with a car you can almost always get right to the site via at least a rough road. On the other hand, '''going car-free''' in Greece is not only possible, but offers significant advantages, while driving involves a number of disadvantages. Though many people find driving in Greece easy and even pleasant, others are concerned by the high accident rate (one of the highest in Europe), the national reputation for risky driving, and the presence of many twisty mountainous roads, sometimes hugging the side of a cliff. Gas is as expensive as anywhere. (For more on driving conditions in Greece see below.) Driving in Athens and other big cities can be a frustrating, and sometimes hair-raising, experience, and finding parking can be very difficult. And having a car greatly restricts your flexibility when island-hopping, since only the larger, and usually slower, ferries offer car transport, which must be paid for in addition to your passenger ticket. Traveling by bus is not only cheaper but offers a greater chance of striking up conversations with both locals and other travellers than going by car. Language is not usually a problem for English speakers in using public transit: wherever there is significant tourism in Greece bus schedules are posted in English, and bus drivers and conductors, as well as taxi drivers, will understand at least enough English to answer your questions Public transport can be supplemented by '''taxis''' (see below), which in many places, especially the islands, offer fixed rates to various beaches, which can be affordable especially if the price is shared among several people. And on many islands it's possible to get places by '''walking,''' which can be a pleasant experience in itself. ===By bus and train=== Intercity buses are a very popular option for domestic travel. '''KTEL''' is the national government-subsidized network of independent businesses which cooperate together to form a dense route system serving almost the entire country. The system is efficient, reliable, and relatively inexpensive. It serves both long and short distances, including routes from major cities to islands near the mainland, such as Corfu and Cephalonia (in such cases, the ferry crossing is included in the price of the bus ticket). Trains are a better way to get around, but the national rail system ([http://www.ose.gr/ OSE]) is extremely limited. This is due to neglect after the arrival of large scale use of private vehicles and air travel, and also due to past technological difficulties in surmounting the country's difficult terrain. The importance of rail travel is now being rediscovered, and the national rail network is currently under major renovation. The project's completion is still a long way off. There has been extensive (and continuing) modernization of the Athens-Thessaloníki corridor, with travel times being slashed.<!--This appears to be outdated at least in part--> ===By car=== Exploring the country by car can be an extremely rewarding experience, allowing you to explore the incredibly scenic and varied terrain of the country's coastlines, interior, and islands, at your convenience. Roads are usually well-marked and well-maintained, and billions of euros are being poured into expanding the nation's network of multi-lane freeways. Because of the rapid expansion and improvement of the nation's road system, it is advised to have the most updated road map(s) possible. Many of the newer motorways are toll roads, and fees can be expensive. Road signs in Greek are usually repeated with a transliterated version in the Latin alphabet. Car rental offices are present throughout Greece, especially in major cities and in highly touristed areas. The cars offered overwhelmingly have manual gearboxes; automatics do exist, but it is advised to reserve one in advance. Petrol prices are steep, but relatively inexpensive in comparison with many other EU countries. Some car rental agencies and insurance policies do not allow the car to be taken out of Greece. Drivers who do not hold an EU driving licence must carry an international driver's permit obtained in their home country. This may not be required when renting a car, but will certainly be required if the driver is involved in an accident or pulled over by the police for a traffic citation. Insurance policies may be void if the driver is a non-EU driver without an international permit. For those used to driving in North America, driving in Greece can be a challenge. To them Greek (and other European) drivers might appear aggressive. Also the nation's topographic reality poses challenges by forcing many narrow roads in mountainous regions to take several twists and turns. Roads in towns and villages can be surprisingly narrow as well. If cars meet on a narrow stretch of road it is customary for one driver to find a spot to pull over and let the other driver pass. At times, one driver will need to back up for the other. Adherence to this practice is expected and failure to do so will bring the ire of your fellow drivers. Drive slowly through villages and small towns, because there are often pedestrians in the roadway. Another major difference between driving in North America and Greece is the range of speeds at which vehicles travel, particularly on the highways. While speed limits are as high as 120kph (75mph), some vehicles will be travelling as slowly as 60kph (40mph). Other vehicles will travel at speeds well in excess of the posted limits and can come up from behind very quickly. ===By ferry=== The [http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,4530565,00.html frequency, reliability and availability of Greek ferries] are largely dependent upon the time of year. For instance, during the winter off-season (January to March), the weather on the Aegean can be extremely rough and boats are often kept in port for days at a time. This type of delay is extremely unpredictable (it is not a decision of the ferry companies, but rather, that of the port authority) and determining when a boat in harbour will actually set sail is near impossible. Therefore, travellers in off-season should build some flexibility into their schedule and not plan on departing an island in the morning and catching a flight home in the afternoon. On the opposite end of the spectrum, ferries in August fill up due to the National Holiday (15 Aug), so travellers should plan ahead. As for '''routes,''' during high-season there are extensive connections from Athens and quite a few in-between islands for "hopping." Again, in the winter, some of these ferries run once, maybe twice a week. Visitors to Greece planning to travel by ferry should be aware of some '''potential complications.''' First, it can't be assumed that you can get from any given island to any other island every day of the week. The Greek ferry system is basically a hub-and-spoke system, with the spokes radiating from Piraeus out to the various island groups. As a result, boats within the groups are fairly frequent, but less so between the groups. Sometime islands which are geographically close together are in different groups: for instance, the Western Cyclades ([[Serifos]], [[Sifnos]], [[Milos]]) look very close on a map to the Central [[Cyclades]] ([[Naxos]], [[Paros]], [[Mykonos]],) but these groups are on different spokes, meaning you can usually in summer get from one island to another in the same group on any day, but boats between the groups, e.g. [[Naxos]] to [[Sifnos]], may be significantly less frequent. Second, trying to find advance information on ferry schedules can be frustrating: unfortunately there exists no single official comprehensive source for Greek ferry schedules either in print or on line, though there are a number private sites run by travel agents or other businesses which claim to give [http://www.ferries.gr/booking/ comprehensive schedules], and many of the individual ferry companies have web sites giving their schedules, in some cases offering the ability to book and pay for tickets on line. (Ferry schedules are also always posted at the boat ticket offices in departure ports.) Next, though getting a ticket usually isn't a problem, some boats to the most popular destinations, especially those leaving at the most convenient times, do sell out in high season or on holiday weekends. Finally, though ferries nowadays usually run on schedule, weather, strikes, and mechanical breakdowns still can occasionally delay them. None of these problems are insuperable, but they do mean you shouldn't try to micromanage your ferry itinerary too strictly in advance: be flexible, and always have a backup plan. And it's always a good idea not to count on taking a ferry from the islands to get back to Athens the same day your plane leaves, even if boat schedules theoretically should enable you to do this: this will ''probably'' work, but there's enough of a chance it won't to make it prudent to plan on getting back to Athens at least one day before your flight. There are three ports in Athens: the main port Piraeus and outlying Rafina and Lavrio port. These serve all islands, but central [[Cyclades]] islands such as [[Tinos]] and [[Mykonos]], it is often better to leave from [[Rafina]]. Ferries are about the one thing in Greece that leave on time so '''be prompt'''. New "fast ferries" are cutting distance times in half but prices are slightly more expensive. Sometimes, it is more practical to fly, especially to [[Crete]] or [[Rhodes]]. However, flights are usually more expensive. [[Santorini]] is 8 hour slow boat from [[Athens]] but the entrance view from the boat is spectacular. The major ferry companies operating in Greece include: * '''[http://www.aegeanspeedlines.gr/index_en.html Aegean Speed Lines]''' (Cyclades) * '''[http://www.agoudimos-lines.com/ Agoudimos Lines]''' (International and Greek Islands) * '''[http://www.anek.gr/english/index.html ANEK Lines]''' (Crete and international) * '''[http://www.bluestarferries.com Blue Star Ferries]''' (Italy-Greece and Aegean Islands) * '''[http://www.euroseas.com/ Euroseas]''' (Saronic Gulf) * '''[http://www.hellenicseaways.gr Hellenic Seaways]''' (Aegean Islands) * '''[http://www.minoan.gr Minoan Lines]''' (Italy-Greece and Crete) * '''[http://www.saos.gr/gr/ SAOS Ferries]''' (Aegean Islands and northern mailand) * '''[http://www.superfast.com/site/splash.html Superfast Ferries]''' (Italy-Greece) * '''[http://www.ventouris.gr Ventouris Ferries]''' (Italy-Greece) Schedules and web sites for some very local ferry services may be found on the destination pages for the relevant islands or ports, or you can also decide to rent a sailing boat, motor boat, catamaran or a gulet and explore Greece from a deep blue sea. Though this guide usually doesn't list transportation web sites unless they're run by a government or by a primary transportation provider (like the shipping companies listed above), because of the great interest in Greek ferry schedules and the fact that there's no single official source for them, in this case readers are referred to the comprehensive Greek ferry schedule sites at '''[http://www.gtp.gr/ Greek Travel Pages]''' and '''[http://www.openseas.gr/OPENSEAS/index_en.vm OpenSeas]'''. ===By plane=== The nation's domestic air travel industry is dominated by '''[http://www.olympicair.com/ Olympic Air]''' and its growing competitor, '''[http://www.aegeanair.com Aegean Airlines]'''. Both airlines offer an extensive route network within the country, including service connecting several islands to the mainland. Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air offer e-tickets, which only exist as an e-mail or a web page with booking confirmation. It should be provided printed at the check-in desk at the airport (no need to visit airline office). ===By taxi=== There are many taxis in Greece. Over ten years ago, getting one could be quite a challenge, but not any more. You hail taxis on the street like in any other large city. Transport from the airport to the center of Athens is fixed cost of 35€. If you need a taxi from the ferry at night from Piraeus, it might not be easy. The drivers who wait outside sometimes are looking to take at least three different individuals going in the same direction so they can charge three fares! If you are two or three people, only one person should hail the cab and then if he agrees to take you, have the other(s) jump in. In Greece you don't pay "per capita", unless of course the other passengers are strangers to you and you just happened to stop the same taxi. In this case you pay separately -for example you, your wife and you pay one fare, and the others pay also one fare (one fare for each "group", no matter how many there are in the same company). If you are 4 friends, you pay one fare. The taxi situation has improved since the debt crisis in Greece, but being a tourist might make you vulnerable to "extra" charges (see also the section about the cost of living) ==Talk== '''[[Greek phrasebook|Greek]]''' is the official national language and is the native tongue of the vast majority of the population, although the English speaking visitor will encounter no significant language problem. English is the most widely studied and understood foreign language in Greece, followed by [[French phrasebook|French]], [[Italian phrasebook|Italian]], and [[German phrasebook|German]]. Basic knowledge of English can be expected from almost all in the tourism industry and public transport services,as well as many younger people. However, learning a few Greek terms, such as "hello" and "thank you" will be warmly received. The Latin and Cyrillic alphabets were derived from the Greek alphabet and about half of Greek letters look like their Latin counterparts, and most Greek letters resemble their Cyrillic counterparts. With a bit of study it's not ''too'' hard to decipher written names, and common terms such as "hotel", "cafeteria", etc. You'll find that place names on road signs throughout the country are often transliterated into Latin letters (some signs, especially on the newer roads, are even outright translated into English). As true throughout Greece, you will find multiple spellings for the same place because of the transliteration from the Greek to Roman alphabet and because Greek grammar rules change the word's spelling depending on whether it is the subject or object of a verb, or to indicate possession (each of these also change the pronunciation), and because of the language reform in 1976. You will see road sign and place names on maps that spell the same place different ways. Sometimes a place will be spelled how it is pronounced, sometimes it will be spelled using Roman letter substitutions. So you will see Heraklion, Iraklion, Heraklio and Iraklio for Ηράκλειο and Rethymnon, Rethymno, Rethimnon and Rethimno for Ρέθυμνο. ==See== Few countries can pride themselves on a heritage as important to Western civilization as Greece. A range of first class historic landmarks remind one of the days when the great Greek emperors and writers made their mark on the development of science, literature and democracy. No less than 17 of those monuments are listed as '''World Heritage Sites'''. However, the many charming little islands, sandy beaches and picturesque whitewashed coastal towns are at least as much a reason to come for the millions of tourists that this Mediterranean country receives each year. ===Cultural heritage=== [[File:Mosaic rhodes palace.jpg|thumb|300px|A mosaic in the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of [[Rhodes]]]] World famous are the iconic '''[[Athens/Acropolis|Parthenon]]''' in the bustling capital [[Athens]] and the splendid site of '''[[Delphi]]''', where the mighty emperors sought the prophecies of the most prominent oracle in the ancient Greek world. There's the temple of Apollo at '''Bassae''' and the gorgeous old city of '''[[Rhodes]]''', once overlooked by the Colossus of Rhodes. The archaeological site of '''[[Olympos National Park|Olympia]]''' is the birthplace of our modern Olympic Games and the place from where the Olympic flame is sent across the world. The many Eastern Orthodox monasteries of '''[[Meteora]]''' are just stunning to look at, built high on natural sandstone rock pillars. At the small town of '''Vergina''' the ancient site of '''Agai''' was found, and many valuable artifacts were discovered in several untouched tombs, one of them being the tomb of Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great. Proudly situated on Mt. Taygetos is the ancient town of '''[[Mystras]]''', close to (and often mistaken for) ancient [[Sparta]]. Another great site is the island of '''[[Delos]]''', not far from the popular holiday destination '''[[Mykonos]]'''. According to myths, this is where Apollo and Artemis were born. The island used to be the main Panhellenic sanctuary and is now dotted with archaeological remains. Some major sights are nicely located on one of the beautiful Greek islands, allowing for a delightful combination of sightseeing and relaxing on one of the many fine beaches. '''[[Patmos]]''' is a lovely example, boasting the historic centre '''Chora''', the '''Monastery of Saint John the Theologian''' and the '''Cave of the Apocalypse''', but also some pleasant sea side restaurants with pretty views. '''[[Corfu]]''' has the same characteristics, being a popular holiday destination with good beaches and an impressive historic town centre. The beach towns of '''[[Samos]]''', just a stone's throw away from the [[Turkey|Turkish]] mainland, are a good place to try the islands local wines (famous in the ancient world!). On the island are also the World Heritage '''Temple of Hera''', the remains of the fortified '''port of Pythagoreion''' and the famous '''Tunnel of Eupalinos''', a 1&nbsp;km long subterranean aqueduct built in the 6th century BC. Although not an island, the ancient '''[[Mount Athos]]''' is located in the north of Greece, on the peninsula of [[Chalkidiki]]. It's one of the country's most popular tourist regions with excellent beaches, numerous other ancient sites and many charming villages. If you still want more of the historic stuff, admire the massive Sanctuary of Asklepios at '''Epidaurus''' or the Archaeological Sites of '''[[Mycenae|Mycenae and Tiryns]]'''. The Monasteries of Daphni ([[Athens]]), '''Hosios Loukas''' (Beotia) and '''Nea Moni''' (on the island of [[Chios]]) complete the World Heritage listings for Greece. ===Islands=== {{main|Greek Islands}} [[File:Crete beach.jpg|thumb|300px|The beach of Elafonisi, [[Crete]]]] When it comes to Greece's famously gorgeous islands, it's hard to take your pick out of the 6000 options you have, 227 of them being inhabited. Their rocky coast lines, sandy beaches, charming villages, sheltered bays and many yacht harbours make them extremely popular among all kinds of travellers. The large island of '''[[Crete]]''' is a highly popular tourist destination, with landscapes varying from great sandy palm beaches to snow-covered high peaks and stunning river gorges and a good deal of night life in its main tourist towns. If you're looking to party at night, lovely '''[[Mykonos]]''' or '''[[Ios]]''' are good options too. The volcanic island of '''[[Santorini]]''' is one of the most romantic picks and offers some spectacular views. Its whitewashed capital of [[Fira]] is dramatically situated on the edge of a 400m high cliff, overlooking a beautiful blue lagoon. Other popular ones are '''[[Lesbos]], [[Paros]], [[Lefkada]]''' and '''[[Kos]]'''. The '''National Marine Park''' on '''[[Zakynthos]]''' is the primary nesting ground for loggerhead sea turtles in the Mediterranean. The rugged, green hills and valleys of '''[[Kefalonia]]''' boast a number of vineyards, and the island's cliffs and beautiful beaches make it a tourist hotspot. For a slightly more authentic and less touristy experience, try '''[[Syros]], [[Amorgos]]''' or any of the other small and less developed islands. But if you want to live the way of life in [[Cyclades]], '''[[Andros]]''' one of the most original places to visit. ==Do== There are a variety of activities that someone can follow in Greece. One of the most unique that also started to become more and more well known is, during the trip from Athens to Thessaloniki, a stop for few days at '''Mount Olympus''', the mythic palace of the 12 Gods of the Greek Mythology. ==Buy== {{cautionbox|As of June 2015, there has been a run on Greek banks and automated tellers; the UK Foreign and Commonwealth office warns "Visitors to Greece should be aware of the possibility that banking services – including credit card processing and servicing of ATMs – throughout Greece could potentially become limited at short notice. Make sure you have enough Euros in cash to cover emergencies, unforeseen circumstances and any unexpected delays."[https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/money]}} Things you might buy at home but are (usually) fresh in Greece include olive oil, fruits (watermelon, cantaloupe, peaches, grapes, strawberries, etc.), feta [[cheese]], and some breads and sweets that are local (see the "Eat" section). As for drinks, "Retsina" and "tsipouro" are also local, but the first has a peculiar taste and the second is really strong, like "ouzo" and "raki". Don't mix those four with other drinks if you buy some for back home. It's nice to buy small statues and miniatures of ancient Greek art, but search for the cheap ones in various shops - you can almost always find them in half the price. Shops that cater to tourists are always more expensive - a local you can trust could be of great use. Buy definitely a hat for the sun if it's summer and sunblock (see the "Natural dangers" section). ===Costs=== Prices are horrendous relative to wages. Petrol cost €1.6-1.8/litre as of May 2013. A packet of cigarettes was about €3.5. A loaf of bread cost about €0.60-0.80. A coffee in a bar was €3-5 , a bottle of beer in a small bar about €5, a shot of spirits about €7-8. You can buy much cheaper water, cheese, milk, ham, fruits, soaps, health care products, et al. in a supermarket such as Aldi, but bread is cheaper in bakeries. If you use public transport, it was about €1 for every journey in the city and €5 or more for destinations out of Athens (for distances greater than 20-30 km). The buses and trains in the cities stop at night; then you need a taxi. The minimum charge was €2.65 and €0.30/km, double at night and also double when your destination is outside the city limits. There is an extra charge of €3 if you get a taxi from the airport -ask to see the official card with the specific costs for baggages etc. that all the taxis must have. You can eat cheap if you eat "souvlaki" (pork or chicken pieces) for €2 each stick but usually one person needs two of them. Tavernas are much cheaper then restaurants to get lunch or dinner -you can eat in a taverna spending €12-20 per person. The main dish usually costs €7-12, the salad €7, the coke €2, the "cover charge" depending on the area. If you need clothing, bath suit or shoes, bags, tea shirts etc., the cheapest shops (but by no means the best) are the Chinese which you can find almost in every block in the cities. A ticket to a cinema costs around €8 per person, with €5-8 for a drink or snack in the intermission. Seashores are usually free but around Athens many of them charge €4-5 per person. Sometimes in free beaches you pay extra (if you want) in order to use the umbrella or other facilities. [[Tipping]] is usually an extra 10%, but if you get a €2 coffee in a bar you better not leave 0.20 because it will be considered an insult. Greeks in this case leave either nothing or at least 0.40-0.50 for a €2 charge. If you like Greece and decide to rent an apartment, don't say you are a tourist, because they will ask you for more -they'll think you don't know the prices. Find a Greek to trust and let them negotiate on your behalf. Greeks pay for two rooms €250-400 in middle class areas, up to €700 for expensive areas (rarely) or down to €180 (also rarely) in areas you don't really want to live in. [[Electricity]] costs about €60-100 a month. For a single person who doesn't work and keep the air conditioning or the heat on all day long, and uses washing machine once a week, cooks every day and needs hot water on daily base, he gets to pay €80-100 a month. Tap water is about €7-10 a month. Internet and phone at home costs about €25-40 a month. An acceptable pair of shoes, about €40 (although there are shoes that cost €15 or €300), trousers €20-80. Hairdressers cost €8-40, usually around €20 if you want to leave satisfied. If you cook at home, potatoes cost €1-2/kg, olive oil €4.5-6/litre, cooking oil for frying €4/litre, tomatoes €1-3(depending on the season), meat €5-12/kg, fresh fishes €10-20/kg in the fish market (the frozen meats and fishes are much cheaper), and the fruits (also depending on the season) €1-5. (All prices in this section as of May 2013) ===Money=== {{Euro}} The euro replaced the ''drachma'' in January 2002. '''Currency exchanges''' are common particularly in larger cities and in any touristed area. In addition to hard currency, they also accept traveller's cheques. There are also automated currency exchange machines in some areas of the country, particularly at Athens airport. Most banks will also exchange euros for some currencies -such as the US dollar and pound sterling- often at better rates than currency exchanges. Banks' commission fees for these exchanges are usually structured so that it's more economical to change larger sums than smaller. Usually, only the larger, international-standard hotels will exchange money for their guests. Branches of the Greek bank '''Alphabank''' will exchange Euro American Express Travellers Cheques and US$ American Express Travellers Cheques into euros at their usual bank rates without fee or commission.. When changing money in large amounts at a bank or currency exchange, it's a good idea to ask for mostly smaller notes, and nothing larger than a €50. Many businesses are reluctant to accept notes of larger than €50, partly because of a scarcity of change, partly because larger notes have a history of being counterfeited. You may get better exchange rates by using '''credit and ATM cards.''' MasterCard, Visa, and Eurocard are widely accepted across the country in retail stores, hotels, and travel/transportation agencies (including ferry, airline, and car rental agencies), but are not accepted at some restaurants. Local souvenir shops usually require a minimum purchase before allowing you to use your card and may not accept it for special sales or deeply discounted items. ATM machines are present almost everywhere, with MasterCard/Cirrus and Visa/Plus being the most widely accepted cards. Many ATM machines may not accept 5-digit pin numbers; ATM card-users with 5-digit pins are advised to change their pin to 4 digits before leaving home. '''Value Added Tax (VAT)''' is charged on most items, usually included in the item's price but some shops offer "Tax Free" shopping to non-EU residents. This means that non-EU residents can ask for a VAT refund at their port of exit in the EU. Ask for your voucher before leaving the shop and show that along with your items to the customs officer upon departure from the EU. ===Tipping=== Traditionally [[tipping]] in restaurants is not customary in Greece. Rounding of the bill used to work both ways i.e. When the bill was 41.20 they would ask for 41 or even 40, when it was 28.80 you would give 29 or 30. A tip was considered insulting, and the best way to show appreciation was to come back. In touristy areas this almost completely vanished nowadays, but off the beaten track it is still alive. Tipping certainly is not based on a predetermined percentage. Customers usually leave a tip on the table, varying from few coins to large amounts of money, according to how satisfied they are by the service, but usually something like 1-2€. Tipping to taxi drivers is uncommon. ===Bargaining=== One can bargain on many things, especially on clothing, souvenirs etc. You can also try different spots for what you are interested in buying and see the different prices that the specific item is sold, and pick the cheapest. ==Eat== [[File:Greece Food Horiatiki.JPG|thumb|Greek (''horiatiki (village) salata'') salad]] [[File:Greece Food Moussaka.JPG|thumb|Moussaka]] Greek cuisine is a blend of indigenous traditions and foreign influences. Neighbouring Italy and Turkey have left a major impact on Greek cuisine, and there are shared dishes with both of these nations. The traditional Greek diet is very Mediterranean, espousing vegetables, herbs, and grains native to the Mediterranean biome. Being a highly maritime nation, the Greeks incorporate plenty of seafood into their diet. Greece is also a major producer and consumer of lamb; beef, pork, and especially chicken are also popular. Olive oil is a staple in Greek cooking, and lemon and tomatoes are common ingredients. Bread and wine are always served at the dinner table. The cuisine in Greece can be radically different from what is offered in Greek restaurants around the world. Greek restaurants abroad tend to cater more to ''customer expectations'' rather than offer a truly authentic Greek dining experience. One example is the famous ''gyros'' (yee-ros), a common item on Greek menus outside Greece. While it ''is'' a popular fast-food item in Greece today, it is actually a relatively recent foreign import (adapted from the Turkish ''döner kebap'') and is considered by Greeks as junk food. It is never served in the home and is generally not found on the menus of non-fast-food restaurants. Eating out is Greece's national pastime and a rewarding experience for visitors; however, not knowing where to go or what to do can dampen the experience. In the past, restaurants that catered mostly to tourists were ''generally'' disappointing. Thankfully, the nation's restaurant industry has grown in sophistication over the past decade, and it is now possible to find excellent restaurants in highly-touristed areas, particularly areas that are popular with ''Greek'' tourists as well. Thus, it remains a good idea to dine where ''Greeks'' dine (Go search them at the times Greeks dine: 21:00-23:00). The best restaurants will offer not only authentic traditional Greek cuisine (along with regional specialities) but Greece's latest culinary trends as well. A good sign of authenticity is when you get a small free dessert when you ask for the bill. Bad signs are when desserts are listed on the menu, and also when the waiter is taking your plates away while you are still sitting at the table (traditionally everything is left on the table until the customer is gone, even if there is hardly any space left). Restaurants serving international cuisine have also made a presence in the country, offering various options such as Chinese, French, Italian, and international contemporary. ===Vegetarian=== In Greece, vegetarianism is unusual and restaurants catering strictly to vegetarians are practically non-existent. However, Greeks traditionally eat less meat per capita than northern Europeans and North Americans, and there are countless vegetarian dishes in Greek cuisine. Greeks are meat and dairy eaters, but because such a large percentage of their diet consists of pulses, vegetables, greens and fruits, a vegan or vegetarian visitor will not have any difficulty in finding a huge variety of vegetarian food all over Greece. The '''[http://www.portoclub.gr/vegeterian-recipes-holidays.html Porto Club]''' travel agency offers a number of tours designed for vegetarians and vegans. ===Popular local dishes=== The traditional fast foods are '''gyros''' (γύρος, "GHEER-ohs", ''not'' "JIE-rohs" as in "gyroscope"), roast pork or chicken (and rarely beef) and fixings wrapped in a fried pita; '''souvlaki''' (σουβλάκι, "soov-LAH-kee"), grilled meat on a skewer; Greek dips such as '''tzatziki''' (τζατζίκι), made of strained yoghurt, olive oil, garlic and finely chopped cucumbers and dill or mint; and '''skordhalia''' (σκορδαλιά), a garlic mashed potato dip which is usually served with deep fried salted cod. With its extensive coastline and islands, Greece has excellent seafood. Try the '''grilled octopus''' and the '''achinosalata''' (sea-urchin eggs in lemon and olive oil). By law, frozen seafood must be marked as such on the menu. Fresh fish, sold by the kilogram, can be very expensive; if you're watching your budget, be sure to ask how much your particular portion will cost before ordering it. '''Greek salad''' (called "country salad" locally, "HorIAtiki"), a mix of tomatoes, cucumber, feta [[cheese]] and onion &ndash; all sliced &ndash; plus some olives, and occasionally green bell pepper or other vegetables, usually garnished with oregano. Traditionally it is dressed only with olive oil; vinaigrette or lettuce are added only in the most tourist-oriented restaurants. Also consider: * '''moussaka''', a rich oven-baked dish of eggplant, minced meat, tomato and white sauce * '''pastitsio''', a variety of lasagna * '''stifado''', pieces of meat and onion in a wine and cinnamon stew * '''spetzofai''', braised sausage with pepper and tomatoes, a hearty dish originally from the Mt. Pelion region * '''sahanaki''', fried semi-hard cheese * '''paidakia''', grilled lamb chops, are also popular. They tend to have a gamier taste and chewier texture than North American lamb chops, which you may or may not like '''Fried potatoes''' (often listed on menus as '''chips''') are a naturalized Greek dish, found almost everywhere. They can be very good when freshly made and served still hot. '''Tzatziki''' is usually a good dip for them, though they are still good on their own. For dessert, ask for '''baklava''', tissue-thin layers of pastry with honey and chopped nuts; or '''galaktoboureko''', a custard pie similar to mille feuille. Other pastries are also worth tasting. Another must-try is yogort with honey: yoghurts in Greece are really different from what you used to see at Danone stores: to start with, genuine yoghurt in Greece is has 10% of fat. Fruit such as watermelon is also a common summertime treat. For '''breakfast''', head to local bakeries ('''fourno''') and try fresh '''tiropita''', cheese pie; '''spanakopita''', spinach pie; or '''bougatsa''', custard filled pie, or even a ""horiatiko psomi", a traditional, crusty village type bread that is a household staple, and very tasty on its own too. All are delicious and popular among Greeks for quick breakfast eats. Each bakery does own rendition and you are never disappointed. Go to the next Kafeneion with them and have it there with a Greek coffee to be local. A popular drink is a frappe made with instant Nescafé, water, sugar, and sometimes milk. It is frothed and served over ice. ===Cover fee=== It's common to charge a cover fee in restaurants officially (i.e. stating it in a receipt), such as €0.30 to €2 per person, but if it's tending towards €2 you should really consider eating somewhere else. ===Fast food=== McDonald's and Pizza Hut have made a significant presence in Greece over the past 15 years. However, they face strong competition from the popular local chains and they are not really popular with natives, especially outside Athens. [http://www.goodys.com/page/ ''Goody's''] is the most popular fast-food chain in the country, offering a large variety of fast food meals, with numerous outlets throughout the country. A hamburger with Coke costs €3-5. A more recent chain is [http://www.everest.gr/ ''Everest''] which specialises in hand-held snacks. Also in [[Thessaloniki]] you can find ''Subito''. [http://www.flocafe.gr/ ''Flocafé''] is gaining popularity through its coffee and dessert items. There are also many independently-owned fast food businesses that offer typical fast food items, such as gyros. Many of these small businesses tend to be open late at night, and are popular with younger crowds on their way home from a night out. ==Drink== Those wishing to booze in Greece would be well advised to stick to the traditional domestic Greek products discussed below, which are freely available, mostly cheap by European standards, and usually of good quality. Any imported, non-Greek alcoholic beverages are likely to be very expensive if genuine and, if cheap, may well be "bomba," a locally distilled alcohol with flavourings which sometimes, especially in island bars catering to young people, masquerade as whisky, gin, etc. If you drink it, you'll be very sorry. Drink in respectable places where you can see the bartender mix your drink. ===Water=== A glass of water is traditionally served with any drink you order; one glass for each drink, especially with any form of coffee. Sometimes you even get a glass of water first and then you are asked what you want to drink. Sometimes you might as well get a bottle instead of just a glass. In touristy areas you might have to ask for a glass of water if you want one. If you don't get water with a coffee you just stepped into a tourist-trap. Also, if you did not explicitly ask for a bottle instead of a glass, and they try to charge you for it you should refuse. Tap water in most places a tourist would visit is drinkable; if in doubt, ask your hotel. But often though drinkable it doesn't taste very good, especially on some small islands (as it is imported in and heavily chlorinated), and many visitors, like many Greeks, prefer bottled water. By law, water prices in shops must remain within acceptable limits, making it much cheaper than in Anglosphere nations. A half litre of bottled water costs (May 2013) €0.50 if you buy it on the street and only €0.15 if you buy it from the supermarket. ===Wines=== To be able to purchase or drink alcohol in Greece, according the law, you must be 17 and photographic ID will be asked for infrequently, especially in venues that sell food (many independent fast food outlets will serve alcohol). Greece, an ancient wine producing country, offers a wide variety of local wines, from indigenous and imported grape varieties, including fortified and even sparkling wines. Greek wines are generally not available on the international market, as production is relatively small, costs are quite high and little remains for export. However, in the past decade Greek wines have won many international prizes, with the rise of a new generation of wineries. Exports are rising as well. Wine (''Krasi'': κρασί / ''oenos'': οίνος ) is most Greeks' drink of choice. Almost every taverna has "barrel wine," usually local, which is usually of good quality and a bargain (€6-8/litre, but check this before ordering when you are in a touristy area.). Euro American Express Travellers Cheques. If they have it, try also the '''Imiglyko''' (Half-Sweet) red, even if sweet wine is usually not your preference, it is different from anything you know. '''Retsina''' is a "resinated wine" with a strong, distinctive taste that can take some getting used to; the flavour comes from pine resin, which was once employed as a sealant for wine flasks and bottles. The most well-known and cheap-n-dirty is "Kourtaki Retsina". Bottled wines have gotten increasingly more expensive; some that the beginner may find worth trying are whites from Santorini and reds from Naoussa and Drama. All wines and alcoholic beverages are cheaper in the super markets, but then you can't consume them in a bar, unless you keep them hidden in small bottles and use them very discretely. ===Beer=== Even if beer (''bira'': μπύρα) is consumed all around the country, don't come to Greece for the beer. The only local varieties widely available are Mythos and Alpha, but Greeks drink mostly Northern European beers produced under license in Greece like Heineken and Amstel. Heineken is affectionately known as "green"; order it by saying "Mia Prasini." On the quality front, there is also a microbrewery/restaurant called Craft (2 litre jug also available in large supermarkets), and new organic beer producers like Piraiki Zythopoiia. ===Liquor=== [[File:Ouzo Theiko18v.JPG|thumb|A bottle of ouzo]] The most famous indigenous Greek liquor is '''ouzo''' (ούζο), an anise-flavored strong spirit (37.5%), which is transparent by itself but turns milky white when mixed with water. Mainlanders do not drink ouzo with ice, but tourists and Greek islanders generally do. A 200 ml bottle can be under €2 in supermarkets and rarely goes above €8 even in expensive restaurants. [[Mytilene]] (Lesbos) is particularly famous for its ouzo. A few to try are "Mini" and "Number 12," two of the most popular made in a middle-of-the-road style, "Sans Rival," one of the most strongly anise-flavored ones, "Arvanitis," much lighter, and the potent "Barba Yianni" and "Aphrodite," more expensive and much appreciated by connoisseurs. '''Raki''' or '''tsikoudia''' is the Greek equivalent of the Italian ''grappa'', produced by boiling the remains of the grapes after the wine has been squeezed off. It is quite strong (35-40% of alcohol) and in the summer months it is served cold. It costs very little when one buys it in supermarkets or village stores. The raki producing process has become a male event, as usually men are gathering to produce the raki and get drunk by constantly trying the raki as it comes out warm from the distillery. One raki distillery in working order is exhibited in Ippikos Omilos Irakleiou in [[Heraklion]], but they can be found in most large villages. In northern Greece it is also called ''tsipouro'' (τσίπουρο). In Crete, raki is traditionally considered an after-dinner drink and is often served with fruit as dessert. ===Coffee=== Coffee (kafes: καφές) is an important part of Greek culture. The country is littered with ''kafetéries'' (''kafetéria'' singular) which are cafes that serve as popular hangouts for Greeks, especially among the under-35s. They tend to be pretty trendy -yet relaxed- and serve a variety of beverages from coffee, to wine, beer, spirits, as well as snacks, desserts, and ice cream. In the pleasant months of spring, summer, and fall, all ''kafetéries'' provide outdoor tables/seating and they are busiest with customers in the late afternoon and evening hours. Several ''kafetéries'' also double as bars. ''Kafeneia'' (coffee houses) are ubiquitous, found even in the smallest village, where they traditionally served a function similar to that of the village pub in Ireland. Their clientele tends to be overwhelmingly men over 50, however ''everyone'' is welcome, male or female, young or old, Greek or foreigner; and you will be treated extremely courteously. However, if you're not interested in cultural immersion to ''this'' extent, you may find the ''kafeneia'' pretty boring. Traditionally, coffee is prepared with the grounds left in. It is actually a somewhat lighter version of ''Turkish coffee'' but in Greece it's only known as ''Greek coffee'' - "''ellinikós kafés''" or simply "''ellinikós''." Despite being slightly lighter than the original Turkish coffee, it remains a thick, strong black coffee, served in a small cup either sweetened or unsweetened. If you don't specfy, the coffee is usually served moderately sweet. Greek coffee traditionally was made by boiling the grounds and water on a stove in a special small pot called a "briki." More and more now days it's made by simply shooting steam from an espresso machine into the water/coffee mixture in the briki, resulting in an inferior drink. If you find a place that still actually uses a stove burner to make their coffee, you can be sure it's a traditional cafe. During the hot summer months, one of the most popular coffees at the ''kafetéries'' is ''frappé'' (φραπέ): shaken iced instant coffee. This ''is'' actually an original Greek coffee and can be really refreshing, ordered with or without milk, sweetened or unsweetened. Coffee can also be made espresso-style, French press (mainly at hotels), and with modern filter technology. The latter is sometimes known as ''Γαλλικός: gallikos'' ("French") which can lead to some confusion with the press method. It is best to ask for ''φίλτρου: filtrou'', which refers unambiguously to filter coffee. It is best not to ask for ''black coffee'', as it is unlikely that anyone will understand what you are asking for. ''Espresso freddo'' or ''cappuccino freddo'' have gained much popularity the last decade, and these are the most popular coffees throughout Greece. ''Espresso freddo'' is simply espresso + ice; ''cappuccino freddo'' refers to espresso + ice + chill milk foam. They may be served from mousse containers, not prepared to order; be careful to check. ===Iced tea=== In mass-sector taverns and cafe, iced tea typically means instant; ask twice if you prefer brewed ice tea. ==Sleep== If you enjoy the local traditions and charm, unhurried rhythm of living, small, family-run '''pensions''' are the best way to enrich your experience. Owners and personnel there are friendly and open-minded, compared to the impersonal service you normally encounter in large hotels. If you have a bigger budget, renting a '''villa''' is a luxurious and splendid idea. They are normally near or on the beach and provide more space and a great view. It should be noted that in Greece hotels, especially in the islands but also even in Athens and other big cities, tend to be '''simple establishments.''' Rooms are typically small, and bathrooms smaller, with the shower often a hand-held sprayer; if there is a bath-tub, it's often a sit-bath. Sometimes in the most basic places shower curtains are lacking. Closets are often inadequate, and sometimes there is only a wardrobe. On the plus side, such hotels typically have a balcony (though sometimes tiny) or veranda, either private or a large one shared by all the rooms (but these are usually spacious enough not to feel cramped.) Standards of cleanliness are usually good, even in the simpler places. Those who want more luxurious accommodation can usually find it in cities and on the more popular islands but should check the hotel's quality in reliable sources to be sure of what they're getting. Most Greek hotels now, even the smaller ones, have '''websites''' and will take bookings by email, though sometimes fax is a more reliable way to communicate. There are also numerous Greek and international hotel booking services which will make bookings, and sometimes these are cheaper, or have rooms available when the hotel itself says it's sold out. If you're not really particular about choosing a hotel, you can usually find a place on a walk-in basis without too much trouble on all but the most crowded islands, where rooms can be difficult to find at the peak of the season, and even in the shoulder season on weekends and major holidays. If you do get stuck for a room, try a local travel agency (preferably one endorsed by a reputable guidebook) or alternatively, ask at a cafe whether the owner knows of any rooms for rent; often they do. On some islands, though this varies from place to place, the owners of accommodations will '''meet arriving ferries''' to offer rooms. Often they'll have a van there to transport you from the port, and will have brochures to show you. These places are perfectly legitimate, they're sometimes among the best value places. You can negotiate prices, especially when there are a lot of them trying to fill their rooms, and prices in the range of 20-25 EUR for a room or even a studio is not uncommon in mid-season. But they could be anywhere from a few steps away from the port to a mile out of town, so before accepting such an offer it's best to be sure you get a good idea of its location. Places listed in the guide books tend to be booked up in advance and usually get more expensive as soon as they know they are in there! Greek rooms typically have '''air conditioning''' nowadays. If this is important to you, ask before booking. Some rooms in old traditional buildings with thick stone walls may not need it. '''Televisions''' are also common, though the picture may be too fuzzy to be much use, and if you get the set to work you may find it receives programs only in Greek. Room phones are rare in the less expensive places. The main problem you're likely to encounter with a Greek hotel room is '''noise.''' Anything on a road is likely to suffer from traffic noise, and even at hotels not on a major road you may find that that "footpath" outside is used as a superhighway by Greece's notoriously loud motorbikes. And tavernas and clubs nearby can be loud. If you're concerned about noise, it makes sense to choose your hotel's location carefully. The quietest ones are likely to be in an old part of the town or village accessible only by stairs which counter the prevailing "if I can drive it there I will drive it there" car and motorbike philosophy. In addition to hotels, almost every popular Greek destination offers '''self-catering accommodations''' called ''studios'' or sometimes ''apartments''—the terms are pretty much interchangeable. Often these are run by hotels: a hotel may include some self-catering units, or the managers of a hotel may also run a separate building of self-catering apartments. Though not listed very often in travel guides, these studios are most certainly a viable option for many travelers. Typically, a studio consists of one large room, usually larger than a hotel room (though sometimes there are multiple rooms,) with a sink, small refrigerator, and two-burner hot-plate. They usually have a private balcony or veranda, a television, and air conditioning, though rarely a room phone and almost never internet access. In contrast to a hotel, they lack a front desk, there is no breakfast or other food service, and there may be maid service only once every two or three days. Studios are often in quieter and more scenic locations than hotels. For those who don't require the full services of a hotel, studios can be an attractive alternative offering better accommodation for the money, and the chance to economize on food by preparing some meals yourself. ==Learn== '''Students''' from EU countries may enter many sites for free. Students from other countries have their entrance fees reduced. So take your International Student Identity Card with you. For those interested in '''learning modern Greek,''' there are several schools offering courses in language instruction for foreigners. Most of these are designed for English speakers, but some schools have courses for people with other first languages. Some schools are in Athens, some in Thessaloniki (among them the very good school of Modern Greek language in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) while others have centers in the islands offering a residential program that combines language study with a vacation. Some offer individual tutoring in addition to classes. Some well established programs are The Ikarian Centre [http://www.greekingreece.gr/], The Hellenic Culture Centre [http://www.hcc.gr/] (an associate of The Ikarian Centre,) and The Athens Centre [http://www.athenscentre.gr/]. ==Work== EU, Norwegian, Icelandic and Swiss citizens can work without any restrictions in Greece. Citizens of most non-EU countries are required to hold a visa to work in Greece. However, citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Mauritius, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Seychelles are permitted to work in Greece without the need to obtain a visa or any further authorisation for the period of their 90 day visa-free stay - see the 'Get in' section above for more information. ==Stay safe== {{cautionbox|There has been a dramatic rise in cases of harassment and even violence against persons who appear to be immigrants, specifically persons of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Hispanic complexion. Since mid-2012, the police have increased their efforts to round-up illegal immigrants and, unfortunately, many tourists have been arrested as part of such efforts. In some isolated incidents, tourists have been detained and beaten by police despite presenting a valid passport & visa or requesting to speak to their consulate. Visitors who have been detained and beaten by police have included a South Korean backpacker, an African-American on holiday, and an Indian lecturer whose troubles were reported in a Jan 2013 [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20958353 BBC article]. The U.S. embassy has confirmed numerous African-Americans have been caught up in illegal immigrant sweeps and that travelers should "exercise caution, especially in the immediate vicinity of Omonia Square [in Athens] from sunset to sunrise." [http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1127.html] '''Visitors should always carry their passport or identity documents at all times. Especially if you may be perceived as an African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, or other darker-complexion ethnicity.''' Such persons should be especially wary when encountering police and, if detained, demand to speak to their consulate immediately (a right all persons have under international law). If beaten or otherwise harassed, try to get a good look at those responsible and immediatelly report any incident to your consulate, who may assist in getting a report filed and seeking justice to those responsible. (''Updated Jan 2013'')}} Greece is generally a safe destination for the traveler: the vast majority of people you interact with will be honest and helpful. The detailed information above is intended to forewarn travelers of risks which they have a small, though not zero, chance of encountering. There is also a serious social problem with young extreme right wingers who are racists and attack people that look like illegal immigrants to them. ===Crime and theft=== Violent crime and theft rates are low; public disorder is rare, and public drunkenness is generally frowned upon. Visitors should rest assured that this is a safe and friendly destination, but it is always advisable for foreign tourists to exercise basic precautionary measures just as they would at home. There has recently been a spike in theft (at least a perceived one), which some locals will not hesitate to blame on the influx of immigrants. The places where the visitor is most likely to encounter crime and theft are probably the handful of overcrowded, and overheated, the metro in Athens, tourist resorts thronged with younger foreigners attracted by cheap flights, cheap rooms, and cheap booze. The more notorious of such places include [[Faliraki]] in [[Rhodes]] (calmed down since a new tough mayor was elected), [[Kavos]] in [[Corfu]], [[Malia]] (currently the "hottest" such destination) on [[Crete]], and [[Ios]] (though this last is said to have quieted down a bit recently.) Most visitors to these places return home unmolested, but there have been increasing reports from them of theft, public indecency, sexual assault, and alcohol-fueled violence; both the perpetrators and victims are usually young foreigners, though sometimes locals are involved. Authorities have stepped up the police presence in such areas to crack down on these activities. Still, visitors to these places would do well to avoid anything that looks like trouble, especially late at night, and to remember that their own overindulgence in alcohol increases their chance of attracting trouble themselves. ===Scams=== The most commonly reported major [[Common scams|scam]] against travelers is the Greek version of the old clip joint routine. This is reported primarily from central Athens, but also occasionally from other cities and even the larger island towns. A single male traveler will be approached, usually at night in a neighborhood where there are a lot of bars, by a friendly Greek who will strike up a conversation leading to an invitation to go to "this really cool bar I know" for a drink. Once at the bar, they are joined by a couple of winsome ladies who immediately begin ordering drinks, often champagne, until, at the end of the evening, the mark is presented with an astronomical bill, payment of which is enforced by the sudden appearance of a pair of glowering thugs. The reason this scam works is because most Greeks have a tradition of being friendly to visitors, and almost all Greeks who strike up a conversation with you will have no ulterior motives. But if you're a single male traveler approached by a Greek in the circumstances described above, it's safest to politely but firmly decline any invitations. Also don't accept to change your money on the street and if someone asks you if you cound change a 20 or 50 euro note, refuse (you might get counterfeit) ===Photography restrictions=== It is strictly forbidden to take photos of military installations or other strategic locations. Authorities will take violations quite seriously. Obey signs prohibiting photography. In fact, it would be best not to take photographs of anything of military significance, including Greek navy ships, or of airports or any aircraft, even civilian ones: Greek authorities can be very sensitive about such things. Many museums prohibit photography without a permit; some prohibit only flash or tripod photography, and many ask visitors not to take photos of objects (statues, etc.) which include people standing by them, as this is considered disrespectful. Officials at museums will rush over to yell at you if they see a camera or even a cell phone in your hand. ===Antiquities=== Greece also has very strict laws concerning the export of antiquities, which can include not only ancient objects but also coins, icons, folk art, and random pieces of stone from archeological sites. Before buying anything which could conceivably be considered an antiquity, you should become familiar with the current laws regarding what can be taken out of the country. Briefly, all objects made before 1830 are considered antiquities and are protected by the Ministry. Do not ever think to export or buy any piece of archeological value because it will be either be a fake or you will be arrested promptly at the airport for trafficking of goods of archeological value. ===Drugs=== Greece has some of the strictest, and most strictly enforced, drug laws in Europe, and tourists are not exempt. No matter what anyone tells you, it is most definitely not cool to do drugs in Greece, including marijuana. Furthermore, such a behaviour is strongly rejected by locals and will almost certainly cause someone to call the Police and have you arrested. Note that even a very small quantity is enough to get you in serious trouble. Don't even think of offering even the smallest amount of drug to someone else. You risk being prosecuted with charges of drug dealing, leading to several years of imprisonment! ===Traffic=== The greatest danger to travellers in Greece is probably in the simple process of crossing the street: traffic can be bad even in smaller towns and horrendous in Athens and other Greek cities, and accident rates are high. Caution should be exercised by pedestrians, even when crossing with a walk light. Likewise, 1400 people are killed on Greek roads each year - a statistic that is one of the highest in the European Union. Most of this is attributed to aggressive driving habits or talking on the mobile -the driver or the pedestrian. Drivers often weave between lane to lane of traffic to waste less time. Stay safe. ==Stay healthy== ===Health care=== Despite a loud call for health care reform from both the voters and the political establishment, the nation's '''health care system''' has received very high marks from the World Health Organization (WHO), a branch of the UN. However, many citizens prefer private health care for longer-term hospital stays. Depending on the age and nature of a particular hospital or clinic, services range from adequate to excellent. Health care is free and universal for all citizens, as well as for all EU nationals upon presentation of an EHIC card (Formerly the E111 form). For non-EU nationals, only emergency care is provided for free. A network of '''helicopter ambulances''' serves the islands, transporting patients who need immediate attention to the nearest island or city with a major hospital. The country's '''pharmacies''' and '''medications''' are of top quality, and pharmacists are highly trained experts in their field. Many medications that need a prescription in the UK and US can be purchased without a prescription in Greece. When sick with a simple, common illness, a visit to the pharmacist will provide you with the medication you need. If you are looking for a specific medication, be sure to know its generic name, as brand names might be different. Most pharmacies close on Sundays, but a sign will be posted on the door indicating the nearest pharmacies that are open. Healthcare provision is different to Anglosphere nations in that many specialists are in the community. GPs are replaced by community pathologists. Hotels and tourist agencies can provide advice on where to go if you are ill. ===Sexually Transmitted Infections=== '''Sexually transmitted infections''' (STIs) exist in Greece as elsewhere, and travelers who may engage in sexual activity while visiting Greece should remember that even if one is on vacation and one's sexual partner is also a traveler, perhaps from one's own country, neither of these facts suspend the laws of biology. According to recent reports in the Greek and British media, unprotected sex among visitors to Greece, with a consequent rise in STIs and unplanned pregnancies, is especially common at the party resorts favored by younger people, such as [[Ios]], [[Malia]], [[Kavos]], and [[Faliraki]]. Condoms are available at any pharmacy and at many kiosks. ===Natural Dangers=== '''Sun and heat''' pose risks that summer visitors should take precautions for. Take a good, light sun hat and sun glasses, and drink plenty of water. In late spring and summer, the government runs public service announcements on television reminding Greeks to wear their '''sunblock''' at the beach. The Mediterranean sun tends to get quite strong, and can burn skin that has not been exposed to the sun for a long time. Any ''excessive'' daily sun exposure can also cause long-term damage to skin. Sunblock and sunscreen are widely available throughout Greece at supermarkets, grocery stores, pharmacies, and special stores selling beach-related items, though they tend to be expensive, and the higher SPF factor blocks can be hard to find. During the hottest months, while visiting archaeological sites, wear tank tops, carry umbrellas, and carry water. Daily high temperatures stay at about 95-100°F (35-38°C). The sun is merciless. In recent years Athens has been subject to periodic summer heat waves where the temperature can reach above 100°F (38°C), posing a risk of respiratory problems and heat stroke for some people. Be aware that many islands, especially in the [[Cyclades]], have very little shade to ameliorate the summer heat; if hiking around such islands, including going by foot to distant beaches, it's especially important in hot weather to wear a hat and sunscreen, to take water, and to avoid being caught walking during the hottest part of the day. '''Jellyfish''' periodically infest some beaches and their stings can be severe. The red ones are particularly dangerous. '''Sea urchins''' are common along the Greek coast, usually clinging to underwater flat surfaces such as smooth rocks and sea walls. They usually inhabit shallow water so they're easy to see. Care should be taken not to step on them, since their spines can be painful. It's inadvisable to go '''hiking cross country''' in Greece alone: even in popular places, the countryside can be surprisingly deserted, and if you get in trouble while you're out of sight of any houses or roads, it could be a long time before anyone notices you. '''Lifeguards''' are rare at Greek beaches, though most of them where people congregate to swim are locally considered safe. Some beaches have shallow water a long way from the shore; others suddenly shelve steeply. If in doubt about safe swimming conditions, ask locally. There are no '''required inoculations''' for Greece and the '''water''' is almost everywhere safe (see above under Drink.) Look for 'Blue Flags' at beaches for the highest quality water (which tend to also have good sand and facilities) ==Respect== Greeks rate politeness with a person's '''behaviour''' and not their words. Furthermore, there is an air of informality; everybody is treated like a cousin. They use their hands to gesture a lot. Have fun with this. Sometimes over-emphasizing politeness in spoken language will only make the person dealing with you think you are pretentious. It's nice to learn basic words like "thank you" (Ευχαριστώ: ef-khah-rees-TOH) or "please" (Παρακαλώ: pah-rah-kah-LOH). Greeks generally consider it proper etiquette to '''let the stranger make the first move.''' You may find that on entering a cafe or passing a group on the street you feel that you're being ignored, but if you take the initiative by saying hello first, you're likely to find that people suddenly turn friendly. Greeks take '''leisure''' very seriously; it is a work-to-live culture, not live-to-work. Don't take perceived laziness or rudeness harshly. They do it to everyone, locals and tourists alike. Rather than fight it, just go along with it and laugh at the situation. It can be very frustrating at times but also appreciate their "enjoy life" attitude. They do take politics and soccer very seriously. '''Dress codes''' for churches sometimes include covered shoulders for women and knees covered for both sexes, but generally they don't mind about your clothes as long as they are not very provocative. This tends to be lightly enforced during the height of the summer tourist season, simply due to sheer volume! In any case, appropriate clothing is usually available at the entrance of churches and monasteries, especially the ones receiving most tourist traffic. Just pick it up going in and drop it off on the way out. ===Sensitive Topics=== Do not say that Greece is part of '''Eastern Europe'''. During the Cold War, Greece was an openly pro-Western country with Communist neighbours directly to its north. Greece is generally considered part of '''Southern Europe'''. Greeks dislike Greece to be labelled as a '''Balkan country''', due to the negative image of the region, even though as the southernmost tip of the Balkan peninsula, Greece lies inside the Balkans. The '''Macedonian issue''' is considered a very sensitive topic: Greeks consider that the name "Macedonia" is stolen from them and used by Tito's partisans in southern Yugoslavia to address the country created after World War II as a new constituent republic within Yugoslavia by Tito. The Greeks refer to it as "FYRoM" or the "Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" when dealing with foreigners and as Skopia (The Greek name of the Macedonian capital Skopje) among themselves. Be very careful when talking about '''Ancient Greece''' and the '''Byzantine Empire,''' which are the symbols of their national pride and splendor. Many Greeks take pride of their '''ancient history''', since '''Ancient Greece''' is a well known civilisation to first develop the concept of democracy and western philosophy, as well as its art, architecture, literature, theater and sciences which is regarded as the cradle of European civilisation. The '''military junta''' of the late 1960s-mid 1970s is a sensitive topic, when many Communists and other left-wing groups—have suffered severe repression and view its leaders with utter resentment. Likewise, be polite when asking about their relationship with the '''Turks, the Turkish occupation and the Cyprus invasion of 1974,''' as these create passionate, sometimes aggressive, debates, given the past turmoil between the two nations. Relations have improved over recent years though. ===Rude gestures=== To "swear" at someone using their hands, Greeks put out their entire hand, palm open, five fingers extended out, like signalling someone to stop. This is called "''mountza''". Sometimes they will do this by saying "na" (''here'') as well. It is basically telling someone to screw off or that they did something totally ridiculous. "''Mountza''" is known to come from a gesture used in the Byzantine era, where the guilty person were applied with ash on his/her face by the judge's hand to be ridiculed. Be careful when refusing something in Greece: when refusing the offer of a drink, it's best to put your palm over your glass (or any other refusing gesture that limits the showing of the palm). The ubiquitous middle finger salute will also be understood. There is some regional variation on the use of the 'okay' sign (thumb and index finger in a circle, the 3 other fingers up), as is signalling to a waiter by miming signing a receipt. ===Smoking=== Greeks smoke tremendously, and they see cigarettes as a birthright. While smoking is technically prohibited by law in all public places like restaurants and cafeterias since September 2010, however some establishments and most Greeks just ignore this, but nevertheless it is best to follow the smoking ban and either ask if you can light a cigarette or simply see if anybody else is already smoking. Better hotels and restaurants (especially small, enclosed ones) will enforce bans if asked, and better hotels will have non-smoking rooms. Remember that Greece is subject to frequent '''[[forest fires]]''' during the dry summer season, so definitely avoid smoking in forested areas! ==Connect== ===News=== You can have an update from various news agencies that provide Greek news in English like [http://www.amna.gr/english/ the official Athens news agency] and [http://www.reuters.com/places/greece Reuters] or [http://www.ekathimerini.com/ Kathimerini English Edition (a daily newspaper published in Athens and distributed exclusively with the International New York Times in Greece and Cyprus)] but it's always safer to keep in touch with locals (for example in the case of a fire in a nearby location that you planned to visit). ===Telephone=== The cheapest way to call someone abroad – and this is really cheap – is to use a pre-paid calling card and call from a land line anywhere (also from your hotel room). Pre-paid calling cards are sold in many shops and kiosks. The calling card is not much more than a phone number and a pin code, which you dial prior to dialling the usual phone number. If you want to call internationally, ask for an ''international'' calling card. For one euro you can call for about 45 minutes, so buy a card in the cheapest value (which is about €3). Calling someone for half an hour is cheaper than sending one email from an internet café. Cards expire usually 90 days after first use. You can also use this pre-paid calling card at public phone boxes, which are widely available. Mobile phones are prevalent in Greek's communication, and if you need to talk with your fellow travellers it is advised that you buy a local prepaid plan instead of using roaming, as it is far cheaper. There are at least three mobile carriers, Cosmote, Wind and Vodafone all of which require by law presenting some form of identification in order to activate your prepaid plan. Choose whichever has better reception in your area, keeping in mind that GSM 900, GSM 1800 and UMTS 2100 bands are supported. Data usage is cheap, costing about €3 per 100 MB. Ask the mobile carrier for more information. ===Internet=== Internet access is widely available throughout the country. Almost all hotels provide internet access, either free or paid. Local coffee shops usually offer free Wi-Fi access, as many other public places do. Feel free to ask for the password, if the network is locked. Internet cafes however tend to be expensive, about €1.5-2 per hour. Mobile phone carriers support data roaming with 2G, 3G, 4G and LTE technologies. {{isPartOf|Europe}} {{outlinecountry}} {{Geo|37.97|23.72|zoom=7}} {{related|Ferries in the Mediterranean}} [[Commons:Category:Greece]] [[Wikipedia:Greece]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/Greece/]] fnambbw4w90a52iff05ctebjstuinfd 0 13457 2009340 1904258 2012-11-17T14:34:24Z Shaundd 1811 redirect to [[Ellesmere Island]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT[[Ellesmere Island]] 1lyk6tzosferdxg4l3lx1noxnkkqbqt 0 13630 2941269 2902233 2016-02-15T10:16:33Z 194.221.48.2 /* Buy */ Updated listing for House of Fraser (A&N) - broken link wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Guildford banner Cathedral.jpg|caption=Guildford Cathedral}} [[Image:Guildford high street.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Guildford's cobbled High Street]] '''Guildford''' is a large town in [[Surrey]] in the [[South East (England)|South East]] of [[England]]. It has still retained much of its historical charm. A short walk up the cobbled high street shows many buildings which are hundreds of years old. The medieval castle was used by the King of England in the 1400s and because of this Guildford is the only royal town in Surrey. ==Understand== Guildford grew up into a large town because of its location at roughly the half way point between England's main naval port at [[Portsmouth]] and the admiralty in Greenwich, [[London]]. People travelling by horse-drawn carriage between the two would stop at inns in Guildford (such as The Angel and The Lion) to swap horses over and to refresh themselves. With the advent of the steam train in the 19th century, Guildford was no longer needed for this purpose, and it fell into decline. But as more and more people started to commute into work in London in the early 20th century, Guildford became more and more rich and popular. Guildford is the county town of Surrey, but not the administrative centre (that is Kingston upon Thames, which is actually in a London borough). It is the economic and cultural centre of the whole of West Surrey. Although under 30 miles away from Central London Guildford has its own individuality and is not similar to boroughs in London or other commuter towns in Surrey. Guildford is a large town with all the amenities of a City. ==Get in== ===By bus=== Guildford is served by many bus routes from [[Woking]], [[Aldershot]], [[Godalming]] and other local places. Prices can be fairly expensive and buses can be unreliable particularly after 6.30PM. The main bus station, which is the terminus for all routes heading into Guildford, is on Commercial Road (off the bottom of North Street). From here, one can pick up details about bus services and buy cheaper long term tickets. ====Park and ride==== Guildford has several park and ride carparks, and at the weekend they are the easiest way to get into the town centre. They are situated at Artington (on the Portsmouth Rd heading out towards Godalming, approx 3 miles south of Guildford), Ladymead Retail Park (round the back of the Cornhill Insurance building) and at the Spectrum Leisure Complex. At all three sites, the car parking is free and you just pay for the bus fare to get into the town centre, which is £1.20 for a return. '''Ladymead''' - buses run every 10 mins on Saturday only from 8:30AM-6PM '''Spectrum Leisure Complex''' - buses run every 12 mins M-F from 7:27AM–11:10PM, (although every 20mins after 7:30PM.) '''Artington''' - buses run every 12 mins from Monday to Saturday from 7:30AM–7:30PM. <br> For more information National Park and Ride Directory [http://www.parkandride.net/guildford/guildford_frameset.html] '''Merrow''' - buses run every 15 mins the park and ride system is good for the environment and also it allows the city to stay congestion free! ===By plane=== Guildford is well served by London's collection of airports. For travellers coming directly to Guildford, the most convenient (in reducing order of convenience) are: * '''[[Heathrow Airport]]''' is about 40 minutes drive along the M25 motorway and the A3 trunk road. Alternatively it is linked directly to Woking rail station by the RailAir [http://www.railair.com/] express bus service. *'''[[Gatwick Airport]]''' is about an hour's drive away via the M23 (''northbound''), M25 (''clockwise'') and A3 (''southtbound'') roads. There is a through train service to Guildford from a rail station in the airport terminal complex, running twice an hour and taking less than an hour. ===By train=== Guildford main line station is served by commuter and regional train services from many different directions, including two routes to London (one fast via Woking, the other slow via Cobham). The fast services continue southwards to Portsmouth. Guildford also lies on the line from Reading to Gatwick Airport; beyond Reading, services to Oxford and Birmingham may be accessed, and via Gatwick, connections to Brighton and Kent. From London, you should travel from London Waterloo station and catch a train whose first stop after Woking is Guildford (there are several of these an hour), the travel time will be about 35 minutes. There are also a limited amount of Portsmouth bound trains that go non stop to Guildford. There are other stopping services from Waterloo via Cobham, but these take so much longer it isn't normally worth considering them. There is a smaller station called London Road (Guildford), which is the penultimate stop on the line from London via Cobham. Train times can be found on the National Rail Planner [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/planmyjourney/] or by calling 0845-748-4950 from anywhere in the UK. ===By coach=== '''[http://www.nationalexpress.com/ National Express]''' serve Guildford with express bus (UK English:''coach'') services from around the country; advanced ticketing is necessary. Note that they serve a stop called Guildford Park Barn, which is a slightly out-of-town location near a Tesco supermarket. You will need to catch a local bus or taxi (if you can find one) to take you into Guildford. ===By car=== Guildford is served by the A3 trunk road which runs from London to Portsmouth. It is about an hour's drive from central London. If you are visiting for the day by car, consider using the Park & Ride site at the Spectrum leisure complex just off the A3 southbound, or the site on the Old Portsmouth Road at Artington (on the way to Godalming) and catching the dedicated express bus from these locations. ==Get around== [[Image:Guildford centre map.png|thumb|right|is_in=Surrey|osm_url=osm_url=http://api.openstreetmap.org/api/0.6/map?bbox=-0.582962,51.23301,-0.5657101,51.2399424|400px|Map of Guildford town centre]] ===By foot=== The central area of Guildford is easily walkable, but hilly. From the railway station you must cross the river Wey in order to reach the town centre and the bus station. ===By bus=== Buses not only provide a good way of getting around the central district of Guildford itself, but are adequate for the local community. Although there is a free bus which circles the town centre three times an hour, it is often snarled in the traffic and usually, if you are able, quicker to walk. *'''[http://www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk/ Traveline]''', telephone 087-608-2-608 from within the UK, provide an impartial online travel planner and telephone query service for local bus services. ===By taxi=== Taxis are by far the most expensive way to get around Guildford. If you do wish to travel by taxi, there are taxi ranks at the front of the Railway Station, and at the bottom of North Street on the other side of the road from the Electric Theatre. You can also get taxis from various places around the city centre. Alternatively taxis can be booked by phone and will usually pick up from most locations within a 5 mile radius of the town centre. Popular operators include: * '''5 & 6's''' +44 1483 565656 * '''A-Line Cars''' +44 1483 564656 * '''Beeline Cars''' +44 1483 566666 * '''[http://www.citycabscars.co.uk City Cabs]''' +44 1483 888666 * '''GTA Taxis''' 0800 502250 * '''[http://www.guildfordtaxiscabs.co.uk Guildford Express]''' +44 1483 577171 * '''[http://www.guildford-taxis.com Surrey Cars]''' +44 1483 577677 * '''[http://www.guildfordtaxi.com Guildford Taxi]''' +44 1483 905789 ===By car=== Whilst not as bad as either London or Oxford, Guildford's roads can get very congested at peak periods, especially at the hogs back. Especially if you are not used to driving on the left, central Guildford is probably best avoided. On the other hand, a car is the one (possibly along with cycling) of the only really practical ways of seeing a lot of the local countryside and villages. Out here the roads are a lot quieter. ===By map=== If you are planning to do any visiting or exploring beyond central Guildford, you will probably want to obtain a decent map of the area. You should ensure that any map you buy clearly shows the national grid reference lines, and explains how to use them, as grid references are frequently used to indicate out of town locations. The best maps for this purpose are those published by the Ordnance Survey (Britain's national mapping agency) and the following maps cover all the locations mentioned below: *'''Ordnance Survey Landranger 186'''. This map covers the area around and between Guildford and Aldershot at a scale of 1:50000 and is best for exploration by car or cycle. *'''Ordnance Survey Explorer 145'''. This map covers the area around Guildford at a scale of 1:25000 and is best for walking. These maps can be found in any good bookshop in Guildford (see 'Buy' section below), or can be bought online from the [http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/]. * Online Maps of Guildford city centre [http://www.guildford.gov.uk/GuildfordWeb/Tourism/MapsTravel/] ==See== [[Image:Guildford Clock 381675396.jpg|thumb|right|The Guildhall]] ===Central Guildford=== * '''Abbot's Hospital''', High Street, Guildford. Built in 1619 by Guildfordian Archbishop of Canterbury George Abbot as a retirement home for the local elderly. * '''Lewis Carroll''', author, mathematician and photographer, Lewis Carroll (b1832) lived in Guildford until his death in 1898. Visit Lewis Carolls house 'Chestnuts', on Castle Hill in the centre. See Guided Tours of Guildford. * '''The Guildhall''', High Street, Guildford. A marvellous Tudor/Stuart building with its overhanging 1683 clock. * '''Guildford Museum''', Quarry Street, Guildford. * '''The Spike''', Charlotteville, Guildford. 19th Century workhouse used to house vagrants until 1960. This site has now been fully restored and is one of two similar sites in the UK. * {{see | name=Guildford Castle and Grounds | url=http://www.guildford.gov.uk/GuildfordWeb/Tourism/Groups/Guildford+Castle+and+Grounds.htm | email=museum@guildford.gov.uk | address=Castle Street, Guildford, GU1 3TU | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Gardens open all year dawn - dusk, castle closed in winter, summer: daily 10AM-5PM | price=Free entry into gardens, castle Adult £2.50 Student £1.20 | content=Medieval castle built to protect the town in the 1400s and one of Henry III's most luxurious residences. Recent conservation work revealed a 12th century first floor chamber which is now open to the public. }} * {{see | name=Guildford Cathedral | url=http://www.guildford-cathedral.org | email= | address=Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7UP | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open daily, all year round, 8:30AM-5:30PM; Guided tours daily 9:40AM-4PM | price= | content=A 1930s brick built cathedral which was the first to be built on a new site in the south of England since the Reformation. The inside is more impressive than the outside. The cathedral was started in the 1930s, but it wasn't until 1961 that it was consecrated due to an interruption in construction due to World War II. }} * '''St Catherine's Chapel''' ruined abbey a short walk along the river wey from Guildford town centre. * {{see | name=The Wey Navigation | alt= | url=http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scripts/nthandbook.dll?ACTION=PROPERTY&PROPERTYID=239 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Is the canal that winds its way through Guildford until it reaches the River Thames in [[Weybridge]]. Of particular interest is the HQ at Dapdune Wharf, but just sitting down by the locks near the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre watching canal boats is very peaceful and gives one an insight into what the Wey once was - a busy industrial thoroughfare connecting Guildford and Surrey's industries with the rest of the country - and you might even get to help open the locks for the boat! }} ===Surrounding Area=== [[Image:Wattscemeterychapel.jpg|thumb|right|The Watts Chapel]] There are also many interesting things to see around Guildford: * {{see | name=Clandon Park | alt= | url=http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clandon-park/ | email=clandonpark@nationaltrust.org.uk | address=West Clandon, GU4 7RQ | lat=51.253399 | long=-0.50805 | directions= | phone=+44 1483 222482 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Denbies Vineyard | alt= | url=http://www.denbiesvineyard.co.uk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very good wine. }} * {{see | name=Hatchlands Park | alt= | url=http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park/ | email=hatchlands@nationaltrust.org.uk | address=East Clandon, GU4 7RT | lat=51.256401 | long=-0.47067 | directions= | phone=+44 1483 222482 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Leith Hill and its folly | alt= | url=http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill/ | email=leithhill@nationaltrust.org.uk | address=near Coldharbour village, Dorking | lat=51.176899 | long=-0.37276 | directions= | phone=+44 1306 712711 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Loseley House | alt= | url=http://www.aboutbritain.com/LoseleyPark.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Newlands Corner | alt= | url=http://www.nationaltrails.gov.uk/northdowns/northdownsattraction.asp?section=s1&attractionID=114 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Situated on the southern facing side of the North Downs, there are fantastic views over Surrey and also plenty of walks to be done. 10 min drive from the centre of Guildford. }} * '''Painshill Landscape Gardens''' * {{see | name=RHS Wisley gardens | alt= | url=http://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the top Royal Horticultural Society gardens in the country. 15 min drive up the A3. }} * '''Surrey Hills''' * '''Waverley Abbey''' *'''Watts Gallery''' and the exceptional '''Watts Chapel''' located just off the A3, south of Guildiford, near Compton, well worth a visit to see the fine Arts and Crafts buildings. ==Do== [[Image:Guildford river wey.jpg|thumb|right|The River Wey, five minutes away from Guildford town centre]] * {{do | name=G-Live | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Brand New replacement for the Guildford Civic Hall. promising line up of events - Major bands promised }} * {{do | name=Guided tour of Guildford | url=http://www.guildfordwalks.org.uk | email=tic@guildford.gov.uk | address=Tours start from under the Tunsgate arch | lat= | long= | directions=opposite the Guildhall clock in the High Street | phone = +44 1483 444333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mondays 11.00AM, Wednesdays 2.30PM, Sundays 2.30PM, Thursdays 7.00PM | price=Booked through the Tourist Information centre | content=Walks last 70 to 90 minutes and cover about half a mile, and there are a choice of tours to do from Ghosts and legends to tours looking at historic buildings in the town. }} * {{do | name=Odeon Cinema | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Multi screen cinema showing all the usual Hollywood offerings. }} * {{do | name=Craggy Island | url=http://www.craggy-island.com/guildford-info.php | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The ultimate artificial climbing experience for all abilities. . }} * {{do | name=Spectrum | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Leisure centre with swimming, bowling, ice skating, fitness suites... }} * {{do | name=Guildford Lido | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Closed in Winter | price= | content=Now Fully restored attractive 1930s art deco outdoor swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Terrific Times | alt= | url=http://www.meetup.com/terrifictimes/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Is a social-adventure group based in Surrey for adults up to their mid thirties. Events are as diverse as pub crawls, weekends away, fundraising events, adrenalin sports, basically anything that is quirky and fun. Join over 200 members in having Terrific Times! }} ===River trips=== * River Wey Trips [http://www.riverweytrips.co.uk/] * Guildford Boats [http://www.guildfordboats.co.uk] Alternatively, hire a rowing boat (£7) or a canoe (£5) and travel along the river at your own pace. Boats can be hired from the Guildford Boathouse, located at the back of Millmead short stay car park off the Shalford Road. The boats tend to be in good condition and the river is not too crowded! ===Walks=== There are many walks around the North Downs surrounding Guildford including the North Downs Way which runs from Farnham (eight miles west of Guildford) to Folkstone some 80 miles away. There are also pleasant walks to be had along the River Wey to Godalming or Woking. Pewly Down and The Chantries which are south-east of the town centre offer a change of scenery. ===Festivals=== * {{do | name=Guilfest | alt= | url=http://www.guilfest.co.uk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=3-day rock and pop festival taking place during July annually at Stoke Park. Past acts have included include Alice Cooper, Pulp, The Lightning Seeds and James Blunt. Held in 2014, but not 2015. }} * {{do | name=Guildford Book Festival | alt= | url=http://www.guildfordbookfestival.co.uk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11–18 October 2015 | price= | content=Annual festival of literature featuring signings, readings, plays etc. }} * {{do | name=Guildford International Music Festival | alt= | url=http://www.surrey.ac.uk/arts/festivals/guildford-international-music-festival | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 1 March 2017 | price= | lastedit=2015-08-16 | content=A biennial festival (2015, 2017 etc.) featuring many concerts across 2–3 weeks. Genres are mixed, and the festival brings high quality professional acts to the town. }} * '''Farnborough International Airshow''' - not in Guildford (10 miles away in [[Farnborough]]), but well worth a visit to this biennial airshow. ==Learn== Adult learning providers include * {{listing | name=University of Surrey | alt= | url=http://www.surrey.ac.uk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1483 300800 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1483 300803 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Guildford College | alt= | url=http://www.guildford.ac.uk | email= | address=Stoke Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1483 448500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-16 | content=Courses include summer English courses of two weeks or longer. }} * {{listing | name=Guildford Adult Education Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sydenham Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1483 518528 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-16 | content=Run by the county council. Has some 1 day summer art clasees. }} There are also various private education providers including a Pitman Centre ==Work== There is a government run '''[http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk Jobcentreplus]''' on the corner of Onslow Street and York Road, near the Police Station. Guildford also has a vast array of temping agencies and private owned job centres. Walk up the High Street or North Street, or look in the local newspaper, the Surrey Advertiser. ==Buy== ===Shopping=== Sometimes regarded as one of the premier shopping destinations in the South, Guildford is the major shopping centre of West Surrey - possibly the whole county - with most of its shops clustered in a fairly compact area on and around the High Street, and the parallel North Street. There are three shopping centres, * '''Friary Shopping Centre'''[http://www.thefriarycentre.com Official Website] at the bottom of North Street and Onslow Street * '''The White Lion Walk''' between the bottom of North Street and the bottom of the High Street * '''The Tunsgate Shopping Centre''' halfway up the High Street There are two major department stores, * {{buy | name=House of Fraser (A&N) | alt= | url=http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/guildford-department-store/store_page_0803,default,pg.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Debenhams | alt= | url=http://www.debenhams.com/site_services/store_details.jsp?StoreID=164&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=130533&bmUID=1103839927200 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} Although there are several shopping malls, unlike many modern towns in England, the famed and attractive cobbled High Street has remained the focus of Guildford's shopping district. It is here, on the High Street and on North Street that you will find the best shops, and have the nicest shopping experience. In general stores open M-Sa 9:30AM–5:30PM and Su 10AM-4PM although many stay open longer on some days and some do not open on a Sunday. In addition to the shops and malls scattered around North Street and the High Street there is also a regular market each Friday and Saturday which stretches along North Street which offers a variety of goods including traditional fresh meat, fish, fruit, fresh ground coffee, cheese, olives, vegetables, flowers, pet food, luggage, linen, rugs, bags, towels, jewellery, clothes, cards, wooden carvings, CDs and picture frames. The market operates during normal shopping hours on Fridays and Saturdays on North Street in Guildford, and is very close to Leapale Road and Castle multi-storey car parks. There is also a Farmers Market on the High Street generally on the first Tuesday of every month. These times can vary during the summer season and during Guilford Summer festival, where markets, including crafts and handicrafts markets can be seen lining the high street for several weeks. During the run up to Christmas, too, there will be extra markets. ===Money=== All main British banks and building societies have branches in Guildford, and most of them are situated around the eastern end of the High Street. These branches normally open M-Fr 9AM-4PM and Sa 9AM-noon. Most bank and building society branches have 'through the wall' type ATMs that are open 24x7. For changing money there are many Bureaux De Change services throughout the town, with some such as the post office offering commission free exchanges. ==Eat== Guildford is becoming a little mecca of restaurants with many different themes attracting different tastes. Be warned that on Friday and Saturday many of the venues get booked up weeks in advance and early booking is advisable to avoid disappointment. ===Central Guildford=== * {{eat | name=Al Vicolo | alt= | url=http://www.alvicolo.co.uk/ | email= | address=5 Swan Lane | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 506306 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=1/. Tiny Sardinian restaurant in a hidden location on a little side street off high street. Perhaps one of Guildfords best kept secrets. }} * {{eat | name=Olivio | alt= | url= | email= | address=53 Quarry Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 303535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tucked away from the high street and hard to find if you are not a regular visitor to the Town. Worth perservering as an excellent choice. }} * {{eat | name=Loch Fyne | alt= | url= | email= | address=Centenary Hall Chapel Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 230550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Part of a national chain of restaurants - situated in a classic style building in a prominent position in the town. }} * {{eat | name=Shardana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bakers Yard, High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 560752 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Italian bar and Pizzaria. }} * {{eat | name=Cote Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=35 Castle Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 579714 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=French style cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Brasserie Gerard | alt= | url= | email= | address=260 - 262 High St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 569199 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jamie's Italian | alt= | url= | email= | address=13 Friary St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 600920 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Magnifico's Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=144 High St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 300999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mandarin Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=13 Epsom Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 572293 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Matahari | alt= | url=http://www.matahariguildford.co.uk | email= | address=10 Chapel Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 457886 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Thoughtfully prepared Fusion. The restaurant is small and intimate. }} * {{eat | name=Maloncho Tandoori | alt= | url= | email= | address=7 Epsom Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 534060 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Indian food. }} * {{eat | name=Pews Bar & Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.pewsbar.co.uk | email= | address=21 Chapel St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 535012 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Rose Valley Curry House | alt= | url= | email= | address=50-52 Chertsey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 572572 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Best curry house in town. Prince Harry and his mates have been known to dine here in the past. }} * {{eat | name=Rumwong | url=http://www.rumwong.co.uk | email= | address=16-18 London Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 536092 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains from around £8 | content=Well presented Thai Restaurant with a decent menu. There is normal seating, and for the brave, more traditional Kan Tok (much lower!) seating. }} * {{eat | name=Sir & Madam Thai Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=8-9 Jeffries Passage | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 535025 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Strada Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=222 High St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 454455 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=TGI Fridays | alt= | url= | email= | address=2 North St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Renowned American Restaurant chain. Good cocktails and ribs. }} * {{eat | name=The Thai Terrace-Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=7th Floor Castle Car Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 503350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Offers a superb view of the town }} * {{eat | name=Yvonne Arnaud Riverview Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Millbrook | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 569334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zinfandel Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.zinfandel.org.uk | email= | address=4 Chapel St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 455155 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Turtle Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=1 North Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1483 300307 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-31 | content=Caribbean food and cocktails. Part of a chain. }} ===Surrounding Villages=== * '''Worplesdon Place Hotel''' - very good food, but a bit expensive, and service can be slow. ==Drink== ===Pubs and bars=== In the town centre, '''Bridge Street''' (between The Friary shopping centre and the railway station) has a cluster of formulaic wine bars and cafe bars. Cheap prices and themed nights are fun, and popular with locals, as such the area gets extremely busy around closing time. * '''Bar Mambo''' Onslow Street. Brilliant location.... Drink prices now very reasonable. Shows a lot of sport - football, rugby, etc. Staff are very friendly, food is fantastic. It's ''the'' place to be... * '''Bar Med''' Bridge St. A (loosely) Mediterranean themed bar that shows a lot of Sky football matches. Reasonably priced beer, and pretty good food as well. Well due a facelift. * '''Rodborough Buildings''' Bridge St. huge bar on two floors. JD Wetherspoons bar. * '''Tickled Ivory''' Onslow Street. Piano Bar with a limited drinks selection. Avoid on Saturdays. On or near the High Street: * {{drink | name=Joe Clarks | alt= | url= | email= | address=176 High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 563846 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Cafe/ Wine bar with a Mediterranean feel. }} * {{drink | name=The Tudor Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=144 High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 300999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small bar - good for a passing drink. }} * {{drink | name=The Three Pigeons | alt= | url= | email= | address=169 High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 574310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Historic town pub renamed back to The Three Pigeons in 2009. }} * {{drink | name=Fahrenheit 55 | alt= | url=http://www.fahrenheit55.co.uk | email= | address=3 Milkhouse Gate | lat= | long= | directions=just off the High Street, near Sainsburys | phone = +44 1483 579111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Independent tapas bar which is quite cramped inside. Serves as a late bar and can be a cheaper alternative to going to one of the clubs. }} * {{drink | name=Five & Lime | alt= | url= | email= | address=Leapale Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Small cocktail bar. }} * {{drink | name=The King's Head | alt= | url= | email= | address=52 Quarry Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 575004 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Inside, a traditional English pub, outside a very chic rooftop terrace. Very nice sitting outside in the summer. }} * {{drink | name=Pews Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=21 Chapel St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 535012 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Large outdoor bar area. }} * '''The Robin Hood''' Sydenham Road, +44 1483 888307. Just behind the High Street, a 'proper' pub, good beer, great friendly atmosphere, food lunchtimes and evenings with new menu and famous Sunday Roast which takes some beating! Live music Friday and Saturday evenings with acoustic Sunday night entertainment starting mid-August. Need to book for Sunday lunch. * {{drink | name=The Royal Oak | alt= | url= | email= | address=15 Trinity Churchyard | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 566637 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Hidden just behind the top of the high street, a traditional English pub, serving a range of real ales and imported drinks. Also known to host a few live music events from time to time. }} * {{drink | name=The Star Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=2 Quarry St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 532887 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Quite a lively pub with a young crowd. Good live local bands on some nights. }} * {{drink | name=The Guildford Tup | alt= | url= | email= | address=46 Chertsey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 562441 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Close to York Road Car Park. Expensive beer. }} * {{drink | name=Ha Ha Bar and Canteen | alt= | url= | email= | address=16-17 North Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 573534 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Recently refurbished in a fairly central location, close to the Bus Station and Taxi rank. }} ===Close to the River Wey=== * {{drink | name=The White House | alt= | url= | email= | address=8 High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 302006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nice outside terrace close to the river, very nice to relax an a summers day or night. }} * '''The Rowbarge''', 7 Riverside. Outside deck looks over the river. * {{drink | name=The George Abbot | alt= | url= | email= | address=7-11 High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 302006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Large Pub with big screens with live sports. Good selection of beers and real ales. Nice selection of food. }} * '''The Britannia''', 9 Millmead, ''+44 1483'' 572160. previously called Scruffy Murphys, there is a deck on the front of the pub which overlooks the river. * '''The Boatman''', Millbrook, Guildford. Located a short walk out of town close to the Yvonne Arnold Theatre, nice outside deck which stretches right out next to the river (railings are now placed at the edge for safety). ===More traditional English pubs=== *'''Ye Olde Ship Inn''', St. Catherines, Portsmouth Road. Next to the College of Law, is the oldest pub in Guildford. *'''The Angel''', on the High Street. A very pleasant pub, with a fine selection of locally brewed ales. It is expensive to drink here but this keeps the youth out, making it one of very few pubs in Guildford town centre where you can enjoy a quiet drink! *'''The White Hart''', White Hart Lane, Wood Street (''3 miles outside of Guildford'') is a nice traditional English pub serving good quality local ales in a very attractive setting. *'''The Ship Inn''' Pitch Place, Worplesdon Road, 1 mile out of Guildford. Next to Yeomans Honda, serves traditional food and quality ales. ===In the Stoke Park Area=== For visitors to Guildford this is generally an overlooked area of guildford, which is up and coming due to the increasing student population. Also recently billed as Guildford's Latin quarter due to the increasing number of dancing and salsa venues opening up there. * {{drink | name=The Stoke | alt= | url= | email= | address=103 Stoke Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Holds dance classes every Thursday which include include Salsa (Cuban, Cross Body On 1)and Rueda. Student discounts apply. }} * {{drink | name=The Prince Albert | alt= | url= | email= | address=85 Stoke Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Currently offering a selection of pub meals from £2. }} ===Nightclubs=== * '''The Casino''', Onslow St. Guildford's main event night club. * '''Dusk''' (''formerly known as Cinderellas''). This is a smaller club than Harper's, attracting a younger crowd. * '''The Legion''', Millbrook. On 3 floors, with 2 bars and a dance floor. * '''Flares''', Bridge Street. 70's/ 80's themed bar. * {{drink | name=m.Brasserie & Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=36-40 London Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Part of the Mandolay hotel, this bar is at the top of the high street on the town centre and has a free entry disco/club before 10.30PM }} ===Live Music Venues=== * '''The Boileroom''', 13 Stokefields +44 1483 440022. Billed as Guildford's Premier Live Music venue. * '''Wooden Bridge Pub''', Woodbridge Hill, GU2-9AA, +44 1483 572708. Guildford's Live Music Venue for the greatest talent that The ACM, Guildford and the surrounding areas have to offer. Weekly Live nights: The Other Side Of The Bridge, hosted by Way Out. Every Saturday from 8pm. ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Abeille Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.abeillehouse.co.uk | email= | address=119 Stoke Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 532200 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £40 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Acacia Villas Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.acacia-villas.co.uk | email= | address=29 Woodbridge Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 458884 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £35 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Stoke House | alt= | url=http://www.stokehouse.net | email= | address=113 Stoke Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 453025 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £37 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Guildford Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.guildfordguesthouse.com | email= | address=117 Stoke Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 590008 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £37 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn | alt= | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/925/en/hd/guisu | email= | address=Egerton Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 870 4 009 068 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £35 to £199 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Premier Travel Inn | alt= | url=http://www.premiertravelinn.com | email= | address=Parkway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 870 1 977 122 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £47 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Travelodge | alt= | url=http://www.travelodge.co.uk | email= | address=Woodbridge Meadows | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 871 984 8484 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £19 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Mid Range=== * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Guildford | url=http://www.higuildfordhotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=Egerton Road, GU2 7XZ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 871 942 9036 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Situated on the outskirts of Guildford, the hotel is near both Heathrow Airport and Central London. There are also a number of leisure and business facilities on-site. }} * {{sleep | name=Asperion Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.asperion-hotel.co.uk | email= | address=73 Farnham Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 579299 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £50 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Blanes Court Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.blanes.demon.co.uk | email= | address=4 Albury Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 573171 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £60 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Clavadel Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.clavadelhotel.co.uk | email= | address=Epsom Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 569066 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £59.95 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Quinns Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.s-h-systems.co.uk/hotels/quinnsho.html | email= | address=78 Epsom Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 560422 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £54.50 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Angel Posting House and Livery | alt= | url= | email= | address=High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 564555 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Guildford Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.theguildford.co.uk | email= | address=253 High St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 564511 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £50 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Premier Inn Worplesdon Place | alt= | url=http://www.premierinn.com | email= | address=Perry Hill | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 870 850 6370 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £57 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ramada Jarvis Hotel in Guildford/Leatherhead | alt= | url=http://www.ramadajarvis.co.uk/hotel/overview.asp?hotel_id=35 | email= | address=E Horsley | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 284222 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £59 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Manor House Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.manorhouse-hotel.com | email= | address=Newlands Corner | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 222624 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £95 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Mandolay Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.guildford.com | email= | address=36-40 London Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 575158 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £110 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Radisson Edwardian | alt= | url=http://www.radissonedwardian.com/surrey-hotel-gb-gu1-3da/gbguildf | email= | address=3 Alexandra Terrace, High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1483 792300 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From £92 | checkin= | checkout= | content= Brand new landmark hotel next to G-Live. }} ==Connect== ===Phone=== Guildford's area code (for landline numbers) is 01483 when dialed from within the UK or +44 1483 from outside the UK. Cellphone coverage is generally good within the city and surrounding area. ===Internet=== If you are travelling with a laptop then you will find broad-band internet access in the rooms of most, but not all, medium to high end hotels. If this is important to you check before booking. Alternatively there are many WiFi hot spots in and around Guildford and '''WiFinder [http://www.wifinder.com/]''' provides a register. There are also several places that offer web and other internet access if you are travelling without a laptop. These include: * '''Caffe Nero''', High Street. * {{listing | name=Guildford library | alt= | url=http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/sccwebsite/sccwspages.nsf/LookupWebPagesByTITLE_RTF/Guildford+library?opendocument | email= | address=77 North Street | lat= | long= | directions=at the top of North Street | phone = +44 1483 568496 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1483 579177 | hours= | price= | content=Free access. }} * '''Quarks Internet Cafe''', 7 Jeffries Passage, ph: +44 1483 451166, [http://www.quarks.co.uk]. ==Go next== * '''[[London]]''' 45 mins by train/car, with many tourist attractions and things to do. * '''[[Portsmouth]]''' to see the Historic Dockyard. About 50 mins by train/car. * '''[[Farnham]]''' Ancient Historic Market Town, about 15 minutes by Train/ Car from Guildford Centre. * '''[[Windsor and Eton|Windsor]]''' Fabulous royal castle, which the Queen still uses, and very attractive town. Most recently the Guildhall hosted the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla. * '''World War I Brookwood American Cemetery and Memorial [http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/bk.php]''' - Southwest of the town of Brookwood, about 9.5 kilometers (six miles) north of Guildford. Open daily except for December 25 and January 1; 9AM to 5PM. The final resting place for 468 American military dead from World War I. There is a small chapel inscribed with the names of 563 Missing in Action persons. Free ===Theme Parks=== There are three very good theme parks all within 45 minutes drive of Guildford: * '''Chessington World of Adventures''' Just off M25, Junction 10 [http://www.chessington.com] 2006 opening times: from March 27 - October 31. Great theme park and zoo that is aimed at kids and younger teenagers. Tickets: £29 adults, £19.50 kids, although there are many 1/2 price offers going on around the year. * '''Legoland Windsor''' near Windsor, [http://www.legoland.co.uk] 2006 opening times: 25 March - 29 October. Good theme park, aimed at younger children, with fewer rides, although it has many lego towns. Tickets: £30 adults, £23 kids. * '''Thorpe Park''' Just off M25, Junction 12 [http://www.thorpepark.co.uk] The ''big'' theme park in the South! Thorpe Park is aimed squarely at adrenaline junkies (although there are plenty of rides to suit others!) and is well worth a visit. Be sure to go on all the rides, especially Colossus (world's first 10 loop roller coaster), Nemesis Inferno (fast and fun!) and 2006's big new ride, Stealth (0 - 80&nbsp;mph in 2 seconds!)Tickets vary season to season, look out for 2 for 1 vouchers. ==Stay safe== Guildford is the safest and most attractive shopping destination in the UK, according to the Eve Prime Retail Survey, 2004. Much of the centre of town is being monitored 24 hours a day by CCTV cameras. {{guidecity}} {{geo|51.2365|-0.5703}} {{IsPartOf|Surrey}} [[Wikipedia:Guildford]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/United Kingdom/England/Surrey/Guildford]] 001aly49er5ww1iw2ow6l60o49clmfc 0 13886 2955967 2955675 2016-03-12T03:17:22Z Ikan Kekek 36420 Changed protection level for "[[Hajar Mountains]]": No action has yet been taken to filter out the vandal/troll user ([Edit=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (expires 03:17, 14 March 2016 (UTC)) [Move=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (expires 03:17, 14 Ma... wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hajar Mountains Oman Banner.jpg|caption=Along the road to Jebel Shams|unesco=yes}} [[File:World Heritage Grave Al Ayn Oman.JPG|thumb|300px|Prehistoric beehive tomb at Al Ayn with Jebel Misht in the background]] The '''Hajar Mountains''' are a range in [[Northern Oman]] stretching along the northern coast of Oman, from southwest of Muscat to the United Arab Emirates. ==Understand== This dramatic mountain range has a wealth of attractions for the adventurous traveler, including trekking, rock climbing, canyoning, and off-road exploration. In addition to outdoor activities, there are numerous sights of historic, cultural, and geological interest. Temperatures in the higher elevations tend to be on average 10-15°C cooler than Muscat, and snow, although very rare, is not unknown. In summer the mountains offer a retreat for those looking to escape the heat baking the rest of Oman and the Arabian peninsula. ==Get in== From [[Muscat]], Highways 15 and 21 skirt the southern reaches of the range, and Highways 13 and 11 provide access from the north. Travelers from the [[UAE]] will arrive via Highway 21. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|23.18076|57.28546|zoom=9|layer=MROD}} It is possible to get a glimpse of some of the mountains' spectacular scenery with just a 2WD, but to really explore a 4WD is essential, as many highlights are otherwise simply inaccessible. ==See== [[File:Tanuf-Ruins.jpg|thumb|Ruins of old Tanuf]] [[File:Misfah (6).jpg|thumb|Falaj irrigation system in Misfat al Abriyyin]] [[File:Pevnost an-Nachal.jpg|thumb|Nakhal Fort]] * {{see | name=Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=from Hwy 21, turn north at the petrol station between Nizwa and Ibri, following signs for Amla, Al Ayn, Damm/Dham, and Sint | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=Three sites of prehistoric settlements and beehive tombs dating from the 3rd millennium BCE, collectively inscribed on the [[UNESCO]] World Heritage list. }} ** {{see | name=Bat | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.270471 | long=56.745079 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This site was excavated in 1976 and includes communal graves, ruins of tower forts, and beehive tombs. }} ** {{see | name=Al-Khutm | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.274727 | long=56.728366 | directions=2 km west of Bat | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This site contains the ruins of a stone tower 20 m in diameter. }} ** {{see | name=Al Ayn | alt=Al Ain | url=http://www.trekkingoman.com/tourismoman//index_al_ayn.html | email= | address= | lat=23.216415 | long=56.961992 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=World Heritage Grave Al Ayn Oman.JPG | hours= | price= | content=These unexcavated beehive tombs here are in much better condition than those at Bat, with the added dramatic backdrop of Jebel Misht and its 1000m-high cliffs. To access them, take the graded road to the left (just past the junction), and turn right and drive 100 m down the wadi. From here a footpath leads to the tombs. }} * {{see | name=Wadi Tanuf | alt=Wadi Tanoof | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.051875 | long=57.468279 | directions=access from Hwy 21 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Tanuf-Ruins.jpg | hours= | price= | content=At the mouth of the wadi are the photogenic ruins of Old Tanuf, which was bombed extensively by the British RAF during the Jebel Rebellion of 1954-1955. A 4WD track proceeds up the wadi past a recharge dam to the trailheads for '''W19''' and '''W19a''' (not waymarked), two excellent hikes through and above neighboring Wadi Qashah. }} * {{see | name=Al Hoota Cave | alt=Al Hutah, Al Hotta, Al Fallah, Al Falahi | url=http://www.alhootacave.com/ | email=reserve@alhootacave.com | address=Al Hoota Cave Rd | lat=23.08139 | long=57.352084 | directions=turn off of Hwy 21 enroute to Al Hamra | phone=+968 24 498258 (reservations required) | tollfree= | fax= | image=AlHootahCave.jpg | hours=Sa-Th 09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00; F 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00 | price=OMR 5.5/3 (non-Omani adults/children 6-12), OMR 2/1 (Omani adults/children 6-12), free (children under 6) | content=A 2.7km-long living cave network with a large chamber of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as a 800 m-long lake, home to a species of blind fish. There is also a geological museum onsite, as well as a cafe and gift shop. As of this writing (Oct 2013) the cave is closed to the public for maintenance. }} * {{see | name=Misfat al Abriyyin | alt=Misfah | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.14067 | long=57.3106 | directions=5km north of Al Hamra | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Misfah (1).JPG | hours= | price= | content=One of the few mountain villages accessible by 2WD on a paved road. The ancient village is in a beautiful setting, with terraced gardens and a falaj irrigation system. The ruined fort of ''Al Rogan'' overlooks the village, which is the starting point for the challenging '''W9''' trekking path, connecting with trails '''W8''' and '''W10h'''. Donkeys and guides are available for hire here as well. }} *{{sleep | name=Misfah Old House | alt= | url= | email=bandb.misfah@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 99 338491 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=OMR 25/singles, OMR 50/doubles, including half-board; cash only | content=The only accommodation available in the village, in a traditional Omani house with Omani cuisine cooked by local families. Arrangements for guides can be made here. No internet. }} * {{see | name=Al Hamra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.12197 | long=57.28044 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Al Hamra (5).jpg | hours= | price= | content=Set right at the base of the mountains, this town is notable for a number of Yemeni-style mud-brick buildings, some of which are among the oldest houses in Oman. They are located in an older section of the town overlooking the newer town; in recent years many of the older houses have been abandoned as the inhabitants have chosen to move into more modern buildings. }} * {{see | name=Rustaq Fort | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.39175 | long=57.42632 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Rustaq Fort 02.jpg | hours=Sa-Th 09:00-16:00; F 08:00-11:00, 14:00-16:00 | price= | content=Located in the northern foothills, this recently-restored fortress features four watch towers and dates to the 13th century. The complex includes a mosque and former prison as well as a falaj system, and has been nominated for listing as a UNESCO World Heritage site. }} * {{see | name=Nakhal Fort | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.39467 | long=57.82861 | directions= | phone=+968 26 781384 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Pevnost an-Nachal.jpg | hours=Sa-Th 09:00-16:00; F 08:00-11:00 | price=500 Bzs (adults) | content=A restored fortress with a history dating to the pre-Islamic era, scenically situated on a rocky outcropping at the base of the northern Hajar Mountains. The fort houses a museum of historic guns. }} ===Itineraries=== [[File:Jebel Akhdar (2).jpg|thumb|View from the W18b (Village Walk) trekking path on Jebel Akhdar]] ====Jebel Akhdar==== Jebel Akhdar ('Green Mountain') is topped by the vast '''Sayq Plateau''' (''Saiq Plateau''), home to traditional mountain villages, fruit orchards, and terraced gardens. Oman's most highly-prized rosewater is produced here, and springtime is particularly beautiful when the fruit trees and rose gardens are all in bloom. This is a cool destination even during the height of summer, and in winter temperatures drop below freezing. It is possible to visit as a very ambitious day trip, but to really appreciate it is best to allow a couple of days. The road is newly paved and in excellent condition but a 4WD is mandatory; travelers without a suitable car will be turned back at the police checkpoint. * From Highway 15, take the turnoff for '''Birkat al Mawz'''. Turn left at the T-junction (following signs for 'Nizwa'), and then follow the signs for 'Al Jabal al Akhdar'. On the right you'll pass {{marker|type=see|name=Bait al Radidah|lat=22.925235|long=57.666526|image=Birkat al-Mawz (3).jpg}}, a thousand-year-old fortress, now fully restored and open to the public. * A 4WD is required to pass the {{marker|type=listing|name=police checkpoint|lat=22.960764|long=57.677876|image=Police Checkpoint Jebel Akhdar Oman.jpg}}, where you must show your driver's license and car registration. From here you'll need to use low gear. * 500 m after passing {{marker|type=sleep|name=Jebel Akhdar Hotel|lat=23.089217|long=57.688048}} (tel. +968 25 429009), turn left for '''Sayh Qutnah'''. * After 3 km the road forks; take the road to the left and proceed 700 m to {{marker|type=sleep|name=Sahab Hotel|url=http://www.sahab-hotel.com/home.asp|lat=23.072714|long=57.668318|image=Entrance, Sahab hotel.jpg}} (tel. +968 25 429288). A little way further is the scenic {{marker|type=see|name=Diana's Viewpoint|lat=23.067759|long=57.669692|image=Jebel Akhdar (1).jpg}}, so named after the Princess of Wales visited in 1990 via helicopter. Some good campsites are nearby. * The trailhead for {{marker|type=do|name=W18b|lat=23.072245|long=57.666597|image=Jebel Akhdar (2).jpg}} (''Village Walk'') begins in the village below the Sahab Hotel. This 2-hour hike passes through the cliff-hugging terraced gardens of ''Al Ayn'', ''Ash Shirayjah'', and ''Sayq'' and offers outstanding views of the deep wadis below. If you like you can continue for another 1.5-2 hours along '''W18a''' to {{marker|type=see|name=Bani Habib|lat=23.076682|long=57.606048|image=Jebel Akhdar (6).jpg}}. A short path near the public toilets leads to an abandoned village of mudbrick houses overlooking photogenic plantations. ====Jebel Shams==== [[File:Wadi Ghul.jpg|thumb|View of Wadi an Nakhur from the W6 (Abandoned Village) trekking path]] This is Oman's highest peak, with several excellent hiking trails providing spectacular views into Wadi an Nakhur and Wadi Ghul. It is possible to visit as a day trip from [[Nizwa]], but as with Jebel Akhdar it is best to take a couple of days for this excursion. The road approaching Jebel Shams is not paved for the last 13 km, but is regularly graded and well maintained. It does however occasionally get washed out following heavy rains, after which it becomes impassable without a 4WD. Depending on the weather and the current condition of the road, it is possible to drive to the end with a 2WD, but those with a rental car should note that driving it off pavement will void your auto insurance. * From Nizwa, head west on Highway 21 and turn north onto the signposted {{marker|type=listing|name=road|lat=23.02225|long=57.33297}} to Al Hamra. Proceed north for 12 km, and turn left at the {{marker|type=listing|name=roundabout|lat=23.10081|long=57.27748}}. Continue until the {{marker|type=listing|name=pavement ends|lat=23.24742|long=57.15961}}. A little further is a turnoff to the left for {{sleep | name=Sunrise Resort | url=http://www.sunriseresort-om.com/ | lat=23.29199 | long=57.15289 }} (tel. +968 9266 3837). If you aren't sleeping here, follow the sharp bend of the road to the right. After this point if there have been washouts the road will get quite rough. * Turn right at the {{marker|type=listing|name=sign|lat=23.23956|long=57.19771}} for Al Khitaym and Al Heil, where the road is again paved. Pass {{marker|type=sleep|name=Jabal Shams Heights Resort|url=http://www.jabalshems.com/|lat=23.22790|long=57.20176|image=Jabal Shams Camp.jpg}} (formerly ''Jabal Shams Base Camp'', tel. +968 92 721 999) to reach the trailhead for {{marker|type=do|name=W4|lat=23.22772|long=57.20429}} (trekking path summit of Jebel Shams), a challenging 11-14 hour hike. * A {{marker|type=see|name=viewpoint|lat=23.21332|long=57.20407|image=Jebel Shams Viewpoint.jpg}} offers the first stunning views into Wadi an Nakhur below, and {{marker|type=sleep|name=Jebel Shams Resort|url=http://jebelshamsresort.com/|lat=23.20825|long=57.19767}} (tel. +968 9938 2639) is a comfortable place to spend the night. Shortly after the resort the pavement ends again; good camping spots as well as some more viewing points are just a bit further up the road. * The road ends at the tiny goatherders' village of {{marker|type=see|name=Al Khitaym|lat=23.19383|long=57.2012|image=Al Khitaym 2.jpg}}, where local villagers sell woven goat hair rugs and bags. A short distance away is the trailhead for the '''W6''' (Abandoned Village) trekking path, an easy one-hour trek along an ancient donkey path to the abandoned village of {{marker|type=see|name=As Sab|lat=23.21812|long=57.2077|image=Sap Bani Khamis (2).jpg}} (also called ''Sap Bani Kamis''), built directly into the side of the cliff. Notable features of this improbably-located site include mill ruins, cave housing, terraces, and, during the wet season, a waterfall. ====Wadi an Nakhur==== [[File:Wadi An Nakhur (6883069453).jpg|thumb|Road entering Wadi An Nakhur]] Wadi an Nakhur is the deepest canyon in the Middle East, and according to some is the world's second-deepest canyon after the Grand Canyon in Arizona. It is sometimes also referred to as ''Wadi Ghul'', although technically Wadi Ghul marks the canyon's mouth, and Wadi an Nakhur is the proper name for the canyon at its widest point. The canyon is accessed from the road ascending Jebel Shams and turning right near the village of modern '''Ghul'''. The trailhead for trekking path '''W6a''' begins by the abandoned village of {{marker|type=see|name=old Ghul|lat=23.15094|long=57.20612|image=Old Ghul Hajar Mts Oman.jpg}}. The road then passes by the village of '''Al Hajir''', after which point the pavement ends. Here it quickly degrades into a rough track requiring 4WD, but persistence is rewarded with spectacular views of the 1000 m-high cliff faces. After 7 km the road ends at the village of {{marker|type=see|name=An Nakhur|lat=23.20029|long=57.21306|image=Wadi An Nakhur (6883069453).jpg}}. ====Wadi Bani Awf to Al Hamra==== [[File:Oman (10).jpg|thumb|Road to Wadi Bani Awf]] This is possibly the most scenic route in the Hajar Mountains, and a long drive requiring at least 4 hours and 4WD. Because it passes through some remote areas it is strongly advised to bring a spare tyre and jack, warm clothing, and extra food and water. It is equally scenic to complete this itinerary in reverse. * From Highway 13, take the signposted road to Wadi Bani Awf. You will pass a very basic {{marker|type=sleep|name=hotel|lat=23.33942|long=57.49}} before reaching a 20 m-high cliff face in {{marker|type=do|name=Wadi Bani Awf|lat=23.32171|long=57.4881|image=Wadi Bani Awf.jpg}}, with several good climbing routes. * In another 7.5 km you will reach a good camping spot, shortly before the village of '''At Tikhah'''. Proceed straight another 3 km and turn left at the {{marker|type=listing|name=junction|lat=23.25775|long=57.44094|image=Wadi Bani Awf Signposts.jpg}}. In another 3 km you will reach the entrance of {{marker|type=do|name=Little Snake Canyon|lat=23.24069|long=57.43701|image=Entrance to Little Snake Canyon.jpg}} on the right, with year-round water in the upper reaches. * After the village of '''Az Zammah''', the road begins a steep ascent. The entrance to the incredible {{marker|type=do|name=Snake Canyon|lat=23.21583|long=57.40408|image=Snake Gorge (4).jpg}} (''Snake Gorge''), requiring 3-4 hours of serious hiking and scrambling, will be on your left. If you intend to hike here, it is best to park your car just below the entrance to the village. * The road passes several good {{marker|type=sleep|name=camping spots|lat=23.21125|long=57.38474}}. For the scenic village of {{marker|type=see|name=Balad Sayt|lat=23.19008|long=57.38825|image=Oman (16).jpg}} (''Bilad Sayt''), turn right at the junction. From here you can pick up the '''W8''' trekking path, which eventually connects with '''W10h''' and '''W9'''. * The road continues its steep ascent until cresting at the {{marker|type=do|name=W10h trailhead|lat=23.16724|long=57.41502}}. Although the area is very exposed, there are several decent spots to camp. At this point the road is now paved again, and descends for 25 km to the town of '''Al Hamra'''. ==Do== [[File:Entrance to Little Snake Canyon.jpg|thumb|Entrance to Little Snake Canyon]] ===Trekking=== There are a number of trekking routes in the Hajar Mountains, ranging in difficulty from easy 2-hour walks to challenging 10-hour hikes. Many trails follow ancient donkey paths and have been in use for centuries. The Oman Ministry of Tourism has begun waymarking many of these trails, with maps and descriptions available [http://www.sultanate-of-oman.com/index.html online]; an overview map is available for download [http://www.omantourism.gov.om/wps/wcm/connect/d340938044707994b44cbfbf0c53e49e/trekking+routs1.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url&CACHEID=d340938044707994b44cbfbf0c53e49e here], and detailed trail maps can be downloaded [http://www.omantourism.gov.om/wps/wcm/connect/d936748044707994b44dbfbf0c53e49e/trekking+routs2.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url&CACHEID=d936748044707994b44dbfbf0c53e49e here] and [http://www.omantourism.gov.om/wps/wcm/connect/ac5623804470a00db4dabfbf0c53e49e/trekking+routs3.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url&CACHEID=ac5623804470a00db4dabfbf0c53e49e here]. Two of the most popular (and easiest) trails include '''W6''' (''Abandoned Village Walk'') and '''W18b''' (''Village Walk''). In general the trekking season runs from September to May, with the best months from October to April. Year-round trekking is possible at altitudes above 1900m. ''Oman Trekking'' is a collection of the above listed trails and maps, printed on heavy weather-proof cards by Explorer Publishing and available in English-language bookshops in Oman and in the UAE. ''Adventure Trekking in Oman'' by Anne Dale and Jerry Hadwin is also an excellent guide, although it is out of print and increasingly difficult to find. ===Rock climbing=== There are some excellent climbing locations in these mountains. Well-known areas are '''Wadi Bani Awf''' (described in the itinerary above) and the spectacular {{marker|type=do|name=Jebel Misht|lat=23.25562|long=56.993537|image=Jebel Misht.jpg}} (near the UNESCO site of Bat and Wadi Al Ayn), with many routes still unmapped. Climbers should be aware that Oman has no mountain rescue service, and in case of medical emergency could be waiting a very long time for help, especially in more remote areas. Three via ferrata routes have been established. Two are currently closed for maintenance, but {{do | name=VF1 | alt=Grand Canyon | url=http://www.trekkingoman.com/content/development_via_ferrata.html | lat=23.216965 | long=57.211474 }} is now open. [http://www.climboman.com/ ''The Wall''] in Muscat is Oman's only rock-climbing gym, and is a good place to get topographical maps and route information, and to find climbing partners. ==Eat== ==Drink== Dehydration is always a risk. Bring plenty of water – plan on 3 litres per person per day. ==Sleep== Aside from a handful of accommodations including those listed in the itineraries above, or in nearby [[Nizwa]], the options for lodging are few and expensive, but include full board. Wild camping is permitted anywhere outside of inhabited or cultivated areas; to camp near a village it is always best to ask permission first. Inexpensive, basic camping gear can be purchased at any of the hypermarkets in [[Muscat]], and can also be rented from some tour outfitters. Be cautious about camping in or near wadis, especially during the winter months, as flash floods are not uncommon. Nights can be chilly even in the summer, and in winter often drop to below 0°C. If sleeping in the open, be aware that scorpions and goats can be a nuisance. ==Stay safe== Almost every year there are fatalities due to flash flooding – wadis can become raging torrents in a moment without warning. If the skies are overcast or cloudy, even if not in your immediate vicinity, it is always best to stay out. If camping in a wadi, be prepared to move your campsite if the sky looks even remotely threatening. Mobile phone coverage in the mountains is spotty to non-existent, and there is no mountain rescue service. For particularly remote destinations, it is always wise to bring extra provisions. ==Go next== {{usableregion}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Oman}} {{geo|23.18|57.53|zoom=11}} [[Wikipedia:Al Hajar Mountains]] rhpvtehfjvxqnkd71qqsqf3mi9os814 0 13894 2965101 2961571 2016-03-28T20:47:42Z JRHorse 1921 /* By train */ remove note box wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hokodate banner.jpg}} '''[http://www.hakodate.travel/ Hakodate]''' (函館) is a large city in southern [[Hokkaido|Hokkaidō]], [[Japan]]. <br clear="all"/> ==Understand== {{infobox|Rebels in the north|The Republic of Ezo (&#34662;&#22839;&#20849;&#21644;&#22269; ''Ezo Kyōwakoku'') was a short-lived breakaway state of Japan with its capital at Hakodate. After the defeat of the forces of the Tokugawa Shogunate in the Boshin War (1868-1869), a part of the Shogun's navy led by Admiral Enomoto Takeaki fled to the northern island of Ezo (now known as [[Hokkaido|Hokkaidō]]). On 25 December 1868, the Ezo Republic declared its independence, and elected Enomoto as its president. However, Imperial forces soon consolidated their hold on mainland Japan, and in May 1869 dispatched a fleet to Ezo. With no prospect of victory, Enomoto decided to destroy his arms, and on 18 May 1869, the Republic surrendered without a fight and accepted the Meiji Emperor's rule. Enomoto was sentenced to a brief prison sentence, but was freed in 1872 and accepted a post as a government official in the newly renamed Hokkaidō Land Agency.}} Hakodate is in the north of Japan, and is the largest city in southern Hokkaidō. As one of the first cities in Japan to be opened to trade, like [[Yokohama]] and [[Kobe]], there are some signs of foreign influence in Hakodate, notably architecture. Hakodate has been one of the largest settlements of explorers of the Hokkaido island through and after the Meiji era, following the few years of the Republic of Ezo since 1868 (see box). Separated just by a 20-km strait of Tsugaru (津軽海峡) from [[Honshu]], Japan's main island, the city has naturally been seen as an entrance to Hokkaido. It was the second largest city in Hokkaido until 1950s and still is the third largest with a 350,000 population, surpassed only by [[Sapporo]] and [[Asahikawa]]. ==Get in== ===By plane=== '''[http://www.airport.ne.jp/hakodate/en/ Hakodate Airport]''' (函館空港 ''Hakodate kūkō'', '''HKD''') is 20 minutes by bus (&yen;300) from the train station. JAL and ANA offer nonstop service to Hakodate from [[Tokyo]] (Haneda), [[Osaka]] (Itami) and [[Nagoya]] (Chubu); Air Do (ADO) also flies the Tokyo route and offers slightly cheaper fares. If you go to Tokyo International Airport,be careful about airlines.Get on the plane from Tokyo to Hakodate.(100min)There are turboprop flights to several other cities in Hokkaidō, as well as daily Korean Air service to [[Seoul]]. Public transport from the airport is limited, although JR offers scheduled buses to Hakodate Station approximately every 20 minutes (20 min., &yen;300). Sapporo's busier Chitose Airport, 2-3 hours to the north by train, also offers a fairly convenient alternative. ===By train=== [[Image:Shin-Hakodate_Hokuto_station.jpg|thumb|right|Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, the bullet train terminal, shown under construction]] [[Image:Hakodate_Station_Hokkaido_Japan01s3.jpg|thumb|right|JR Hakodate Station, in the center of the city]] JR trains run from Honshu to Hokkaido via the '''[http://jr.hakodate.jp/train/tunnel/default.htm Seikan Tunnel]''' (青函トンネル). With a total length of 53.85 km (33.49 mi), the Seikan Tunnel is currently the world's longest railway tunnel - although in 2018 the Gotthard Base Tunnel, under construction in [[Switzerland]], will surpass it by about 5 km. The Seikan Tunnel also claims the title of the world's longest undersea tunnel, with a 23.3 km (14.5 mi) section under the waters of the Tsugaru Strait. Shinkansen services began running through the Seikan Tunnel in March 2016, connecting Hakodate to cities including [[Aomori]], [[Morioka]], [[Sendai]] and [[Tokyo]]. From Tokyo it takes approximately 4 1/2 hours to reach Hakodate using a combination of two trains: * The ''Hayabusa'' shinkansen from Tokyo to the terminal at '''Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station''' (新函館北斗駅), north of Hakodate (approx. 4 hours) * A 15-20 minute shuttle train trip on the ''Hakodate Liner'' (はこだてライナー) from the shinkansen station to '''Hakodate station''' (函館駅) in the center of the city A one-way trip from Tokyo to Hakodate in standard class costs ¥22,690 each way. The national '''Japan Rail Pass''' fully covers the journey. If you are just traveling between Tokyo and Hokkaido, consider the '''JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass''', which is slightly cheaper than the national pass (¥26,000 for advance purchase). This pass covers travel from Tokyo to Hakodate, and also covers express trains from Hakodate to Sapporo. It can be used on any 6 days within a 14-day period. Unlike the national pass, however, the JR East-South Hokkaido Pass only comes in one version for standard class travel. Both Hakodate and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto stations offer service to [[Sapporo]] on the ''Hokuto'' (北斗) limited express service (3 1/2 hours, ¥8,830). ====Overnight travel==== Overnight trains to Hokkaido were discontinued when the shinkansen began operations through the Seikan Tunnel in March 2016. For journeys from Tokyo to Hakodate, it is now easier to just make the trip during the daytime. If you want to travel overnight over a longer distance (i.e. from [[Osaka]] and cities beyond), you may wish to split up your journey - stop to visit another city along the way, or simply find a station along the bullet train route where you can find cheap accommodations. The latter option is beneficial to Rail Pass holders, as only the lodging has to be paid for. ====Seishun 18 Ticket==== Since the [[Seishun 18 Ticket]] does not allow travel using bullet trains, users who want to go to Hakodate from Honshu must purchase a separate '''option ticket''' for ¥2300. The special ticket allows trips in any available standard class seat on Hokkaido Shinkansen trains between Okutsugaru-Imabetsu (the last bullet train stop in Honshu) and Kikonai (the first such stop on Hokkaido). It also covers travel on the private Isaribi Line between Kikonai and Goryokaku, where the rest of the local JR network can be accessed. You must be in possession of a valid Seishun 18 Ticket to purchase and use the option ticket. Trains to areas outside of Hakodate leave infrequently (compared to areas like Tokyo where trains come every few minutes) so plan ahead. ===By boat=== Hakodate's main ferry terminal is 4 km from the center and reachable on buses 1 and 19; a direct shuttle is also available between the ferry terminal and train station. '''[http://www.seikan-ferry.co.jp Seikan Ferry]''' and '''[http://www.tsugarukaikyo.com/ Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry]''' operate ferry services from Hakodate's port to [[Aomori]] with multiple departures daily. One way fares are cheapest on the Seikan Ferry, starting at &yen;1540 for a carpet space. The Tsugaru Kaikyo one way fares start from &yen;2220 for second class (carpet space), &yen;4110 for first class and &yen;4940 for special class. First and special classes are only offered on specific departures and offer better amenities, such as a room with bed. Travel time on all services is approximately 3 hours, 45 minutes. Tsugaru Kaikyo also operates to [[Oma]] on the remote [[Shimokita Peninsula]], with two daily round-trips. Fares start at &yen;1810 for second class and &yen;2220/2460 for a reserved seat. Travel time is 1 hour, 40 minutes. Note that during the summer months and high peak travel seasons, fares can be up to 20% higher on all of the above services. Cars and motorcycles can also be carried on the Hakodate-Oma ferry, and on some of the Hakodate-Aomori ferries. ==Get around== [[Image:Hakodate_Tram_8007.jpg|thumb|right|A tram in Hakodate City]] Hakodate has a useful two-line streetcar network connected to the train station. Fares work similarly to medium-distance buses in other cities: take a ticket when you board, then pay as you get off based on the number on your ticket. If you are going to take the streetcar more than twice in one day, it is advisable to buy a one day pass from the driver when you get off (600 yen). A combination bus/streetcar pass is also available (one day 1000 yen, two days 1700 yen). Each pass comes with a map of the stops. Children are half off of those prices. The streetcar's one-day pass can also be bought at the tourists information center inside the JR Hakodate station. When purchasing a one-day pass, make sure to check out the attached list of discount shops since it may come handy in your tour. (As of December 2007, a 10% discount was provided for the Hakodate ropeway and the Goryōkaku tower). There are two streetcar routes; namely, the number 2 route, and the number 5 route. Both routes runs from the same Yunokawa until it branches out in Jujigai. Route map of street car route #2 is as follows. Note that the first three stations are different from route #5. <br> Yachigashira(谷地頭), Aoyagi-chō(青柳町), Hōrai-chō(宝来町), Jūjigai(十字街), Uo ichiba-dōri(魚市場通), Shiyakusho Mae(市役所前), Matsukaze-chō(松風町), Shinkawa-chō(新川町), Chitose-chō(千歳町), Shōwa-bashi(昭和橋), Horikawa-chō(堀河町), Chiyodagai(千代台), Chūōbyōin Mae(中央病院前), Goryōkaku Kōen Mae(五稜郭公園前), Suginami-chō(杉並町), Kashiwagi-chō(柏木町), Fukabori-chō(深堀町), Keibajo Mae(競馬所前), Komabashako Mae(駒場車庫前), Shiminkaikan Mae(市民会館前), Yunokawa Onsen(湯の川温泉), Yunokawa(湯の川) Route map of street car route #5 is as follows. Note that the first three stations are different from route #2. <br> Hakodate Dokku Mae(函館ドック前), Ōmachi(大町), Suehiro-chō(末広町), Jūjigai(十字街), Uo ichiba-dōri(魚市場通), Shiyakusho Mae(市役所前), Matsukaze-chō(松風町), Shinkawa-chō(新川町), Chitose-chō(千歳町), Shōwa-bashi(昭和橋), Horikawa-chō(堀河町), Chiyodagai(千代台), Chūōbyōin Mae(中央病院前), Goryōkaku Kōen Mae(五稜郭公園前), Suginami-chō(杉並町), Kashiwagi-chō(柏木町), Fukabori-chō(深堀町), Keibajo Mae(競馬所前), Komabashako Mae(駒場車庫前), Shiminkaikan Mae(市民会館前), Yunokawa Onsen(湯の川温泉), Yunokawa(湯の川) Additionally, there is the '''はこだて　電車・バス沿線名所・史跡マップ''' (''hakodate densha, basu　ensenmeisho, shiseki mappu''), '''the map of interesting places to visit in Hakodate by streetcar and bus'''. It is free and has a physical map of all the stops as well as many of the attractions. The '''Hakodate Guide Map''' is also provided free of charge at both the JR Tourist Information Counter and in the Museum of Photographic History's Tourist Information located in front of the Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward. Hotel Loisir is a 2 minute walk from JR Hakodate station which has new Panasonic electric bicycles for hire. The rate is 1000 yen for 3 hours. You may hire these bicycles even if you're not a guest. ==See== [[Image:Hakodate night-View.JPG|thumb|125px|View from Hakodateyama at night]] * {{see | name=Mount Hakodate | alt=函館山 ''hakodate-yama'', 334m | url=http://www.334.co.jp/ | email= | address= | lat=41.75923 | long=140.70442 | directions=A ropeway will take you up for &yen;640/1160 one-way/return. There are also buses from platform 4 of the main bus station in front of Hakodate Station. A trip back and forth will cost &yen;360, however, the Day Pass is valid, making it a great deal! The bus frequently stops at stunning points along its venture up - this can be important as the top station is often covered in clouds. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Ropeway: &yen;640/1160 one-way/return; Bus: &yen;360 return or included in Day Pass | content=Offers spectacular views of the city of Hakodate in clear weather and offers, according to locals, one of the Three Best Night Views of not merely Japan but the entire world (the other claimants being [[Naples]] and [[Hong Kong]]). The busiest time is during sunset, so if you plan to take a sunset photograph, be ready to arrive early and claim your spot... and be prepared for a 40-minutes waiting queue to catch the cable car back from the summit. }} [[Image:Hakodate Goryokaku Panorama 1.JPG|thumb|125px|Fort Goryōkaku from observation tower]] * {{see | name=Fort Hakodate Ruins | alt=函館要塞跡 | url=http://www.hakobura.jp/db/db-view/2011/03/post-36.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fort Hakodate, also known as Tsugaru Fort (津軽要塞), is located on Mount Hakodate. This was a World War II battery (though it predates World War II as a fort) which now has been recreated with camping tables where the air batteries used to be. From the upper ropeway station, use the lower exit on the left of the arrival/departure deck and follow the stairs downward to a second parking lot. There you'll see a sign of the west battery, just follow the path. For the east and south battery you have to hike or take a car there. }} * {{see | name=Fort Goryōkaku | alt=五稜郭 | url=http://www.hakodate.travel/en/things-to-do/top7/goryokaku/ | email= | address= | lat=41.79710 | long=140.75684 | directions=Streetcar Goryōkaku-kōen-mae (五稜郭公園前) stop | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A star-shaped fort, a symbolic site to the city itself. Completed in 1864, this was Japan's first Western-style fortress and finished just in time for it to be occupied by the Ezo Republic as their headquarters. It never saw any action though, as the rebels surrendered peacefully. Most of the fort was consequently demolished and this is now a large park and popular cherry-blossom spot in spring. The fort also houses a small museum with exhibits on local history (rotating each year). }} * {{see | name=Goryōkaku Tower | alt=五稜郭タワー | url=http://www.goryokaku-tower.co.jp | email= | address= | lat=41.79461 | long=140.75385 | directions=Streetcar Goryōkaku-kōen-mae (五稜郭公園前) stop nearby Fort Goryōkaku (五稜郭) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adults &yen;840, child & group discounts | content=From the 90-meter viewing platform you can get a striking view of the star-shaped fort. Neat dioramas tell the story of the Enomoto and Ezo Republic (see sidebox), and the role of the fort in Hakodate's history; an English pamphlet is available. The views from Goryōkaku Tower is different on each season. In spring, you can enjoy seeing 1,600 cherry blossoms and the view from the tower is a best place to see them. However, it takes at least 3 hours to go up the tower in cherry blossom season because of the crowds. In summer, you can enjoy full green trees, and in fall you can enjoy the changing leaves. In winter, Goryōkaku is covered with snow and is illuminated at night. }} [[Image:HousingHakodate.jpg|thumb|125px|European influences within Hakodate]] * {{see | name=Motomachi | alt=元町 | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.76241 | long=140.71555 | directions=Near the foot of Mount Hakodate, all the way up to Kōrūjimae (高龍寺前) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is the historical district. One popular attraction is the '''Old Public Hall''' (旧公会堂 ''Kū-kōkai-dō''), a European-style building which housed Hakodate's government in the early 1900's. The various '''churches''' and '''consulates''' in the area, dating to the early days of foreign trade with Japan, are also frequented by tourists. There is a pleasant walk up going from the Higashi Honganji Temple (東本願寺函館別院 ''higashi-honganji-hakodate-betsuin'') all the Way up to the Foreign Cemetery (外国人墓地 ''gaikokujin-bochi''). On your way you will pass the '''Russian Orthodox Church''',the '''Roman Catholic Church''', the '''Episcopal Church''' as well as the '''old British Consulate''', the '''Old Public Hall''', the '''Old Russian Consulate''', as well as other temples in the vicinity of the cemetery. There is also the '''Gokoku Shrine''' which houses the remains of the imperial dead following the Battle of Hakodate, as well as the remains of the Choshu rebels that died in the Satsuma Rebellion, although their memorials are not open to the public. }} * {{see | name=Kōzen Temple | alt=興禅寺 | url=http://www.sotozen-net.or.jp/zensearch/map.php?no=357 | email= | address=Kameo | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This was built in 1954. This temple is "Soto Zen.""Soto Zen" is one sect of the Buddhisms and obey the Buddha teaching.And also,many people visit there,because the temple is a place to honor one’s ancestors. Moreover, you can feel season. In the fall, you can enjoy seeing colored leaves. There are red tree and yellow tree. They are very beautiful. And also, you can see snow in winter. }} * {{see | name=Ooyamazumi shrine | alt=大山祇神社 | url=http://www.hokkaidojinjacho.jp/data/02/02006.html | email= | address=Kameo | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This shrine is surrounded by trees. And also, there is a river behind. This name is "Shiodome river." Therefore, there are a lot of nature. Then, the festival is held in August 13th and 14th every year. People in Kameo are looking forward to going to this. In this festival, Japanese drums is played by people. Japanese drums is called "Taiko" in Japanese. "Taiko" is Japanese traditional instrument. Though the festival is very small, you can see Japanese traditional things. }} * {{see | name=Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses | alt=金森赤レンガ倉庫 ''Kanemori Akarenga Sōko'' | url=http://www.hakodate-kanemori.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.76614 | long=140.71757 | directions=Streetcar Jūjigai (十字街) stop | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=These Warehouses built at the end of the Meiji era now house a variety of commercial facilities, as well as restaurants serving seafood. There is also the '''first concrete electricity pole of Japan''' located near there. A night view of Hakodate can be seen from the '''The Blue Moon''' bay cruise. Located at the vicinity of the red brick warehouses. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Port Festival | alt=函館港祭り ''hakodate minato matsuri'' | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Streetcar Jūjigai (十字街) stop | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=annually from August 1st to 6th | price= | content=This is Hakodate's biggest festival and known for its festive '''Squid Dance''' (イカ踊り ''Ika-odori''). }} * {{do | name=Hakodate Christmas Fantasy | url=http://www.hakodate.travel/en/event/christmas-festival/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+81-138-27-3535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=annually December 1 to 25 | price= | content=A giant Christmas tree is displayed on the sea in the red-brick warehouses area during the festival each year. }} * {{do | name=Kameo Agriculture Village | alt=Kameo Fureai no Sato | url=http://www.kameo-fureainosato.com/ | email= | address=Kameo | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Here you can experience agriculture. Everyone can enjoy this place. You can sow seeds and plant vegetables. For example, you can grow strawberries, rice, buckwheat and sweet potato. After the food developed, you can harvest it. You can also pick cherries there. The adult rate is 400 yen, and the rate for children is 200 yen. }} * {{do | name=Hakodate Nanae Snowpark | alt=函館七飯スノーパーク　''hakodate nanae sunōpāku'' | url=http://hakodate-nanae.jp | email= | address=Kameo | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A mid-sized ski resort adjacent to Lake Onuma and accessible by bus from Onuma Station. Features 2 chairlifts and a gondola as well as a rental shop. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Morning Market | alt=朝市 ''asa-ichi'' | url=http://www.hakodate-asaichi.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.77255 | long=140.72493 | directions=Near the JR Station and the streetcar Hakodate Eki-mae (函館駅前) stop. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Crammed into a couple of bayfront buildings, rows of vendors sell a variety of seafood, but the main attraction is the huge selection of Hokkaidō's famous crabs. Open 5 AM (6 AM in the winter) until noon. Next to the market are a number of restaurants, most of which specialize in seafood-topped donburi (rice bowl). }} * '''Glasswares and musicboxes''' can be bought at the old Meijikan Post Office (明治館 ''meiji-kan''). Meijikan is situated near the vicinity of the red brick warehouses (''akarenga'') and the Hakodate Beer Hall. Get off at the streetcar's jujigai(十字街) stop. ==Eat== Hakodate's signature fish is '''squid''' and its signature dish is ''Hakodate shio rāmen'' (not to be confused with shioyuu ramen), a version of the ubiquitous noodle dish prepared with &mdash; you guessed it &mdash; squid stock instead of the usual pork. Nearby Mori-machi is also reputed to have Japan's finest '''ika-meshi''', rice-stuffed squid. If you dare, eat the '''odori-don''' or '''ike ika-don''' dish, where a live squid is caught from the fish tank, its head removed, sliced and served as a side dish, and the rest placed on top of a rice bowl. The squid is so fresh that you can still see it change colours and move its tentacles on the plate as you pour the soy sauce! * {{eat | name=Restaurants and food stalls at the Morning Market | alt=朝市 ''asa-ichi'' | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.77276 | long=140.72569 | directions=Next to the train station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Explore this lively market and its stalls. In and around the market are there many small restaurants where you can eat all kinds of preparations of squid and other fishes, including the "odori-don" dish. }} * {{eat | name=Asian Bar Ramai | alt=アジアンバーラマイ | url=http://www.ramai.co.jp/shop_hakodate.html | email= | address=Goryokakucho 31-10 (五稜郭町31-10) | lat= | long= | directions=across the street from the Hasegawa convenience store near to the Hakodate Shimbun Building | phone = +81 138-83-7461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Last Order: 9 PM | price= | content=A small chain of Indonesian-style soup curry restaurants found in many locations across Hokkaido. Has an unusually large scale for spiciness (up to infinity!) and also features several difference house specials, of which the spiciest is 'Dewi Fujin.' There are two other locations in the city (see website) but are not as easy to access without use of an automobile. }} * {{eat | name=Hakodate Beer Hall | alt=函館ビヤホール ''hakodate-biahōru'' | url=http://www.hkumaiyo.com/ | email= | address=Suehiromachi 14-12 (末広町14番12) | lat=41.76801 | long=140.72186 | directions=across the street from the Starbucks in the akarenga district, the restaurant is the first on the left when you enter the building | phone = +81 138-27-1010 | tollfree= | fax=0138-27-1256 | hours=11:30 AM to 10:30 PM | price= | content=This food-and-beer restaurant, located in a red brick warehouse in the ''akarenga'' district, combines a German ''bierhalle'' atmosphere into its interior design. The large food menu includes a good selection of seafood dishes, western specialties such as pizza and spaghetti, and there are a couple of locally-brewed beers on tap, although quite pricey (&yen;870 for a pint). English menu with pictures available. }} * {{eat | name=Hokuhokutei | alt=北北停 | url=http://www.hokuhokutei.com/ | email= | address=Hondori 1-4-20 (本通1丁目44-20) | lat= | long= | directions=across the street from two-steeple eyeglass store | phone = +81 138-31-0770 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch 11 AM to 3 PM, dinner 4 PM to 10 PM | price= | content=This sushi restaurant, a short walk from '''Fort Goryōkaku''', is a good value for lunch when all plates are &yen;129. }} *{{eat | name=Lucky Pierrot | alt=ラッキーピエロ | url=http://www.luckypierrot.jp | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Next to Goryokaku tower and in several other locations around the city. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This chain of hamburger restaurants is exclusive to Hakodate and is great value for money. "Each franchise is decked out in its own unique kitsch including one in art deco and another in year round Santa themes. They made international news last year when they began offering a “whale burger”, which one blogger called more poetically a “whale whopper”. LaPi, as called by locals, does indeed have a menu as eccentric as its’ décor. The #1 most popular item is called “Chinese Chicken”. This humberger contains chicken, lettuce and mayonnaise and is very delicious. #2 is the “whale burger,” which is fried whale with miso sauce. Two other items are of special interest - the “Hokkaido Genghis Khan Burger” and the "Scallop Burger." The latter originated from a customer contest. The main LaPi website is a trip. The menu link is called “Umai monogatari” which means “Tasty Tales”. There are many different menu items in Lupi. For example, pizzas, cakes, hamburgers and omelets combined with fried rice. The website also provides sightseeing suggestions for Hakodate as well as a page titled “Love Letter,” which appears to be a signbook/forum for folks to pay tribute to their food. }} *{{eat | name=Lumbini Curry House | alt=ルンビニ カレーハウス | url= | email= | address=Mihara 1-20-11 (美原１丁目２０−１１) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +81 138-40-2210 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-21:00 | price=¥1000-2000 | content=Quite the hidden gem, Lumbini is a Nepalese curry restaurant in the Mihara area of Hakodate north of Goryokaku Park. There are 4 curry base flavors (tomato, onion, daal, and spinach) and a fair selection of different naans. Has both tables and rug seating on raised platforms. }} * {{eat | name=Rabbit Farm | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 10:00 to 17:00. Closed on Sunday | price= | content=This is a bakery. There are many delicious sweet rolls and cakes. There are apple pies, chocolate sticks, cream puffs and bread as well. This bakery often staffs disabled people, which gives them work opportunities they may not have otherwise. }} *{{eat | name=Teuchi Soba Kitawase | alt=手打ちそばきたわせ | url= | email= | address=10-16 Shoin-cho (松陰町10-16) | lat=41.788086 | long=140.760720 | directions= | phone = +81 138-87-0605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:30-15:00; 17:00-21:3017: | price=¥1000-2000 | content=A small but very charming soba restaurant hidden along the main tram line running east from Goryokaku to Yunokawa. The staff and atmosphere are very inviting and the multitude of soba lunch and dinner sets are sure to satisfy. Make sure to try some of their soba-flavored soft-serve ice cream for dessert. }} ==Drink== There are two main drinking districts in Hakodate, Daimon, which is close to the station, and Goryōkaku, in particular Hon-Cho. Foreigners seem to be more catered to in the Goryōkaku area. * {{drink | name=Bagus | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A surfer-style bar open 'til morning. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Big Job | alt=バービッグジョブ | url= | email= | address=Hakodate, Honcho, 7-7 | lat= | long= | directions=behind Hokuyo-Ginko bank in Goryokaku | phone = +81 138 54 3003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An English-style standing room only bar featuring a selection of bottled Belgian beers. Chairs are often set up outside in front of the bar during the warmer months of the year. }} * {{drink | name=Eiley's Irish Pub | alt=アイリッシュパブエイリーズ | url= | email= | address=Hakodate-shi, Honchō, 9-5 3F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +81 138 54 4771 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A spacious Irish pub on the 3rd floor of a building in Goryokaku. Several beer options from around the globe including Guinness on tap. }} *{{drink | name=Ramaru ラメール | url= | email= | address=honcho 2-3 Alpha Building | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9pm - 4 am | price= | content=Small drinking place 2nd floor. "Nomi-ho Dai" All you can drink for 1 1/2 hours-3000Yen. Look for a "Blue Ship's Anchor" on the sign next to the Boss coffee machine. This street has many bars so it is a little confuzing to find. But if you find it- it's well worth a chat with Osho-san. the owner. }} *{{sleep | name=Kingyo | alt=金魚 | url= | email= | address=Honcho 9-3 Honcho Building 2nd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Elegantly styled drinking establishment. "Nomi-ho Dai" more than 3 people; All you can drink 1 1/2 hours- 3500 Yen p/p. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Oyado Aozora Inn | alt=おやど青空 | url=http://www10.plala.or.jp/aozora-inn | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A 2 minutes walk from the Hakodate station. It is a cozy inn with clean tatami rooms run by an English speaking Japanese lady. Laundry available and the internet in the lounge area is free. }} * {{sleep | name=Minshuku Sumitomo-Inn | alt=民宿住友 | url=http://www.sumitomo-inn.com/html/index_en.html | email=info@sumitomo-inn.com | address= | lat=41.770228 | long=140.734017 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=ive blocks (or street lights) straight on from Hakodate station, or take the bus to Omori-cho. Rooms are typical Japanese 15-tatami Spartan minshuku-style, bathroom included. In 2007, management did not speak English (despite its website having an English page). }} * {{sleep | name=Tōyoko Inn | url=http://www.toyoko-inn.com/eng | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=There are two of these hotels in Hakodate (Asaichi and Daimon) and both are within easy walking distance of Hakodate station. They offer very convenient and cheap rooms but lack the 'Japanese experience' you may get from other options. Rooms can be reserved online through an English website. }} * {{sleep | name=Comfort Hotel | alt=コンフォートホテル | url=http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-hakodate-japan-JP065 | email= | address= | lat=41.77225 | long=140.72815 | directions=Across the square in front of the train station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=¥5000 for a double room | content=A business hotel conveniently located next to the train station. Rooms are small but clean, and the price includes breakfast. }} ==Go next== * [[Lake Onuma]] (大沼湖 ''ōnuma-ko''), a "quasi-national park" that's about half an hour to the north by express train, offers a pleasant quick gateway. If you wish to go to Lake Ōnuma by local train, make sure to check the train schedule since local trains only come every 2 hours or so. * [[Matsumae]] (松前), an hour and a half drive from Hakodate along the coast, has the only castle in Hokkaidō, which is in Matsumae park, famed in southern Hokkaidō (南北海道 ''minami hokkaidō'') for excellent cherry blossom viewing in late April/early May. * [[Esan]], known for its Tsutsuji (Azalea) festival in June, it's about a 45 minute car ride east of Hakodate city proper (but still within the city limits). The drive will take you mostly along the coast with scenic views of northern Aomori on clear days.. {{routebox | image1=JR Hakodate icon.png | imagesize1=100 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Sapporo]] | minorl1=[[Oshamambe]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=END | minorr1= }} [[WikiPedia:Hakodate,_Hokkaidō]] {{outlinecity}} {{geo|41.7667|140.7333}} {{IsPartOf|Southern Circuit}} [[Commons:Category:Hakodate, Hokkaido]] 1khozb30xl75fuac7jfuy8mkxf6achw 0 13913 2645875 2603006 2014-08-21T17:14:27Z Texugo 109373 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Heleshi''' (often referred to by its Tibetan name '''Maratika''') is located in the eastern [[Middle Hills]] of [[Nepal]] and is a popular pilgrimage site for adherents of Tibetan Buddhism. ==Understand== Haleshi is the name of the village nearest to the site of sacred caves where Padmasambhava and his consort undertook three months of ritual that resulted in them attaining a state beyond life and death. Consequently, the caves are associated with practices pertaining to longevity. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== pilgrimage site for adherents of Tibetan Buddhism. ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Go next== {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Middle_Hills}} {{no Wikipedia link}} lq8var87bf3dxplm6xdtcu10ci9tzpu 0 140486 2939846 2877411 2016-02-13T08:17:22Z Traveler100bot 160739 /* Connect */no wikipedia link wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Port of Hamburg Banner.png|pgname=Hamburg - south of Elbe}} {{translate|de|Hamburg/Harburg}} {{Mapframe|53.490|9.930|zoom=11}} The '''southern bank of the river Elbe''' in [[Hamburg]] is dominated by the city's massive port. You will find the Finkenwerder airport, the site of the Airbus aircraft assembly plant there, which is a planespotter's favourite, and further south the district of Harburg, which used to be a separate city and has a long history. ==Get in== With the river between the South and the rest of the city, public transportation options are fewer compared to other parts of Hamburg. S3, S31 and regional trains connects the South to central Hamburg, moreover Harburg is an important stop for intercity trains between Hamburg and central and southern Germany. Southern Hamburg (actually just south ''of'' Hamburg) is also where A1 and A7, the major motorways to Hamburg, meet. ==See== ====Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport==== Situated just across the Elbe river, {{Marker|type=see|lat=53.536 | long=9.834|name=Finkenwerder Airport}} ({{IATA|XFW}}) '''would''' undeniably be the most convenient airport for travellers visiting Hamburg. But unfortunately, due to being associated with an Airbus aircraft plant, for security concerns, usage is restricted to Airbus employees only. For them, two daily flights are available to/from [[Toulouse]], but most of the time the runway is used for freight (up to complete sections of passenger planes using the oversized Airbus Beluga aircraft) or the delivery of new planes. The runway, as well as the aircraft parking lot, can be observed from the public street Neß-Hauptdeich. The parking lot is on the other side of the street, so a few times a day planes actually cross the street, including the world's largest passenger aircraft A380. There are [http://www.airbus-werksfuehrung.de/ public tours of the Finkenwerder plant] of about 2½ hours. Tickets cost € 14, reservations are required at least four weeks in advance, payment has to arrive 14 days in advance. You must bring your passport, leave cameras and mobiles at your hotel. Visitors have to be at least 14 years old. Be warned, security is tight, strictly follow the rules. The plant is located not far from the centre, however, it's on the other side of the Elbe. Using public transport, Airbus is accessible by harbour ferry 68 from Teufelsbrück. The express bus E86 takes you without stop from Altona's train station to Teufelsbrück (and back). You can also take a ride with your bike to the ferry, transport of the bike is without charge on the harbor ferries. Ferry 62 from Landungsbrücken 3 will bring you to the town of Finkenwerder, from there take the number 150 bus to the Airbus bus stop. Bus 150 starts at Altona's train station and uses the Elbe tunnel (not spectacular, but still one of the longest river tunnels in the world), that'd be your third option. To observe the runway, exit bus 150 at stop Neuenfelde, Rosengarten (next one after stop Airbus). === Ballinstadt === {{see | name=BallinStadt Auswanderwelt Hamburg | alt=BallinStadt — History of Emigration | url=http://www.ballinstadt.net | email=info@ballinstadt.de | address=Veddeler Bogen 2 | lat=53.52041 | long=10.01694 | directions=For a visit take S-Bahn S3 to Station "Veddel". Leave at its southern exit, cross the bus station and the street "Veddeler Straße". Then you stand in front of it. | phone =+49 40-3197916-0 | tollfree= | fax=+49 40 3197916-20 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-02-23 | content=Originally built in 1892 under the guidance of Albert Ballin, the complex was built to provide medical care and accommodation to migrants, who were emigrating to the United States on HAPAG ships. The complex was converted into a museum, though its original design and layout is not the same because parts of the complex were destroyed. The museum is dedicated to the five million persons who emigrated via Hamburg. It has a computer terminal where visitors can look up information on their emigrant ancestors. At €12 (children: 5-12: €7, family: €25), it's pricey, and the English translations can be sparse and superficial. Unless they can read the German documents, American visitors who have been to museums such as Ellis Island will find much of the content familiar. }} === Harburg === Harburg contains some exquisite historic buildings, such as the former town hall (''Rathaus''), as well as some civic and residential buildings ranging from 15th to 19th century, including some timber-framed houses, rare in the historic centre of Hamburg due to numerous raids, fires and urban reconstructions. ==Do== Admittedly, there isn't that much to do in this part of Hamburg. You can go planespotting at Finkenwerder or admire the large container ships and Burchardkai cranes, most spectacular in the night when some are lit up decoratively. ==Buy== Shopping opportunities also pale in comparison with the northern bank of Elbe. In Harburg, you can go along the pedestrianized Lüneburger Straße, with some retail outlets. There is a shopping centre in Harburg called Phoenix Centre, built upon a part of the massive industrial complex of Phoenix AG, a large rubber manufacturer. The other two shopping centres are Marktkauf-Center and Harburg Arcaden. * {{buy | name=Rollercoaster Restaurant | alt=schwerelos | url=http://www.rollercoaster-hamburg.de/english/ | email=info@schwerelos-zeitlos.de | address=Harburger Schloßstraße 22 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 40 897 21 31 0 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=mains 9€ to 16€ | lastedit=2015-06-17 | content=This "Rollercoaster-Restaurant" is somewhat of a gimmicky place. Your food arrives through a "rollercoaster" in a closed pot. Some of it even does a looping right before your eyes. Portion size is on the small side and prices are normal. }} ==Eat== In Wilhelmsburg, the district encompassing the cargo part of the port of Hamburg, as well as in Finkenwerder, you can find surprisingly many restaurants interspersed among the industrial buildings. Many of them specialize in fish served in many ways, often influenced by particular cuisines from around the globe. ==Drink== The nightlife in the district is severely limited to a few oddball cocktail bars and some clubs in the port area, far less popular than the ones across the Elbe. ==Sleep== Accommodation options are limited and advisable perhaps only to those arriving by car, who want to take advantage of relatively lower prices resulting from the quite remote location. * {{sleep | name=B&B Hotel Hamburg Harburg | alt= | url=https://www.hotelbb.de/de/hamburg-harburg | email=hamburg-harburg@hotelbb.com | address=Theodor-Yorck-Straße 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 40 3 20 82 60 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-08 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Privathotel Lindtner Hamburg | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-08 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Panorama Hamburg Harburg | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-08 | content= }} ==Connect== {{usabledistrict}} {{isPartOf|Hamburg}} {{geo|53.524|9.980}} {{no Wikipedia link}} 7xfnjfaat8upjnnw0xe2ek97mergmkf 0 14266 2953830 2941137 2016-03-08T18:36:37Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 That'll be one "La Habana" that should remain :-) wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Malecon (Cuba) banner Foreshore.jpg|caption=Havana's famous malecón|unesco=yes}} {{otheruses}} {{translate|it}} '''Havana''' ([[Spanish]]: ''La Habana'') is the capital city of [[Cuba]], and one of the fourteen provinces of the Republic of Cuba. [[File:Catedral_Habana_01.jpg|thumb|400px|The Catedral de San Cristobal, La Habana Vieja (Old Havana).]] ==Understand== Before the Communist revolution, Havana was one of the vacation hot-spots of the Caribbean, and since Cuba reopened to tourism in the 1990s, it has become a popular destination once again, albeit with many fewer U.S. citizens, due to an almost total [[Americans in Cuba|ban on travel]] maintained by the U.S. federal government. However, there will be lots of tourists at any time of year, so expect huge crowds and long lines in places. '''[http://elhabanero.cubaweb.cu El Habanero]''' and '''[http://www.tribuna.islagrande.cu Tribuna de La Habana]''' are the local periodicals. '''[http://www.thehmagazine.com The H Magazine + Guide]''' is an interesting publication about Havana beyond common stereotypes. ===Currency=== Cuba has two currencies, the Cuban Peso (CUP) and the Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC). Most tourists will be using the CUC for all purchases, hotels, taxis and activities. The CUC was created to replace all the US$ that was used in the tourist industry until the late 1990s. For more information check the section on [[Cuba#Money|Money]] in the Cuba article. ==Get in== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =25.8 | febhigh =26.1 | marhigh =27.6 | aprhigh =28.6 | mayhigh =29.8 | junhigh =30.5 | julhigh =31.3 | aughigh =31.6 | sephigh =31.0 | octhigh =29.2 | novhigh =27.7 | dechigh =26.5 | janlow =18.6 | feblow =18.6 | marlow =19.7 | aprlow =20.9 | maylow =22.4 | junlow =23.4 | jullow =23.8 | auglow =24.1 | seplow =23.8 | octlow =23.0 | novlow =21.3 | declow =19.5 | janprecip =64.4 | febprecip =68.6 | marprecip =46.2 | aprprecip =53.7 | mayprecip =90.0 | junprecip =182.3 | julprecip =105.6 | augprecip =99.6 | sepprecip =144.4 | octprecip =180.5 | novprecip =88.3 | decprecip =57.6 | description =Source:[[:w:Havana#Climate]] }} ===By plane=== {{listing| name=Jose Marti International Airport | alt=''{{IATA|HAV}}'' | lastedit=2015-04-12 | content=The airport has three separate terminals. Terminal 1 is for internal (domestic) flights, Terminal 2 is mainly for charter flights from the [[USA]] and Terminal 3 is used for all other international flights. }} Customs officials can be very strict, and will probably snoop out any suspicious electronics or other items. Customs officials and immigration officials also work slowly and baggage reclaim is very slow, so expect a very long wait (about 1½ hours) when entering the country. There’s an ATM and currency exchange located in the departure hall (1st floor), however don’t count on either being functional/opened since these service are not very reliable in Cuba. An official taxi to Havana center costs 20-25 CUC but you can find slightly cheaper (illegal) ones. The cost is roughly 1 CUC per kilometer. There is a bus service from the Terminal One (domestic flights) to La Habana Centro (Metro Bus 12 & 16) that runs until about 8pm and costs 0.40 CUP per person. Beware though that buses in Havana are almost always overcrowded, so this will likely be an unpleasant ride. To get to Terminal 1 you can take a cab or use the shuttle service between terminals (''Connexions''). To get to the airport from the city take bus to Santiago de Las Vegas (P-12 or P-16), which run from ''Parque Fraternidad'' next to the ''Capitolio'' and anywhere along ''Avendida de la Indepencia'', which stop at Terminal 1. People will be helpful when asking for advice about this whilst on the bus, even without Spanish skills. You can also hail a maquina on Avenida Reina to Boyeros for 20 CUP and either walk or take a taxi the rest of the way. There are also regular '''holiday charter''' flights to resorts such as [[Varadero]], and these can sometimes be less expensive than those going to Havana. ===By train=== {{cautionbox|An extensive, three-year renovation project is currently underway on ''La Habana Central'', the central railway station. All trains now arrive and depart from the former bus station, located on the adjoining Coubre rail yard. Expect less-then-optimal conditions and queues. The renovation is expected to finish in 2018.}} Most trains in eastern Cuba have been suspended due to poor track conditions. Only the following trains were operating to Havana in September 2007. '''All services run on alternate days only.''' * The express Tren Frances, overnight from [[Santiago de Cuba]] via [[Matanzas]], [[Santa Clara (Cuba)|Santa Clara]] and [[Camagüey]] every other day (note that several hours have recently been added to the schedule due to the poor track conditions). * An overnight local train from Santiago de Cuba, operating on alternate nights when the Tren Frances does not run. * An overnight train from Moron with stops in Matanzas and Santa Clara. * An overnight train from Sancti Spiritus with stops in Matanzas and Santa Clara. * A daytime train from Camagüey with stops in Matanzas and Santa Clara (this is the only daytime service to Havana on the main line). * A very slow daytime train from [[Cienfuegos]]. * A slightly faster evening train to Matanzas and Cienfuegos, returns to Havana overnight. * An overnight local train to [[Pinar del Rio]] that returns to Havana during the day. Since these trains run every other day (when they are operating at all), you will need to confirm in advance that they are running on the day you wish to travel. There is also the Hershey electric train running several times a day between Havana (Casa Blanca station) and Matanzas ('downtown' - not the main Matanzas station). The Hershey train cars are very dilapidated and will appeal certainly to die-hard train enthusiasts - but will be a good adventure for many others. The trip takes a minimum of four hours regardless of what the schedule says. Most of the seats are at least partially broken - but you should be able to find someplace to sit down. At any point of time there are two trains running on this single-track railway: one Matanzas-bound and one Casablanca-bound, provided that both trains are operational. Theoretically you can get off at Hershey and catch the train way back by walking across the platform - either train will wait for another's arrival because technically a train cannot leave Hershey station (which serves as the midway dual-track meetup point) while another is still occupying the only track of its onward leg. ===By car=== Hiring a car in Cuba will cost you from 33 to 106CUC per day. When hiring it, beware of the price of the insurance policy, as it may be subject to a [http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Cuba#Scams scam].The car will have a special tourist plate, which means you will be required to give generous tips every time you park your car in a crowded place. Taking into account the all-around unreliability of Cuban transport, hiring a car can be the right choice for those who don't want any hassle whatsoever. Please keep in mind that picking up hitchhikers is almost a moral obligation for the "aware" tourist, especially when travelling between cities. Picking up a hitchhiker can be the best way to arrive to your destination without getting lost. ===By bus=== '''[http://www.viazul.com/ Viazul]''' operates an inter-city coach service to/from most major destinations including [[Camagüey]], [[Cienfuegos]], [[Matanzas]], [[Pinar del Rio]], [[Sancti Spiritus]], [[Santa Clara (Cuba)|Santa Clara]], [[Santiago de Cuba]], [[Trinidad (Cuba)|Trinidad]], [[Varadero]] and [[Viñales]]. The main Viazul bus terminal is 3&nbsp;km southwest of central Havana. Departing buses also stop at the central (Astro) bus terminal, but arriving buses do not. If you are using the central bus terminal, you buy tickets and wait for the bus in a separate air-conditioned office near the west entrance of the terminal. Schedules are posted on the Viazul website. There are Cubanacan offices in many hotels, such as El Torre Hotel at Parque Central, that sell bus tickets for their own busses for the same rate as Viazul except that they pick up their passengers from major Havana hotels. So if staying in this neighborhood you can get picked up at one of these hotels and avoid the costs to get to the Viazul bus station. Some have reported using Astro, which run from the main bus terminal near the Plaza de la Revolucion, but others report these are restricted to Cuban nationals. ===By boat=== Due to political circumstances, it is difficult to enter Cuba by sea. Visiting mariners need to make arrangements in advance of entering port to avoid difficulties. Also, most ports are closed to unauthorised visitors. ==Get around== [[File:Havana - Cuba - 3389.jpg|thumb|300px|Tourists in a 1951 Chevrolet convertible.]] [[File:Havana - Cuba - 3730.jpg|thumb|300px|''Coco Taxi''. Coco taxis are cheap transport.]] ===By taxi=== As a tourist, the most convenient way of getting around Havana is by taxi. Some of the taxis are old American Chevys from the 1950s, others are (somewhat) newer Russian Ladas, whilst most tourist taxis are modern Peugeots, Skodas and even Mercedes. It is illegal for tourists to ride in anything other than the official government taxis. However, it is often easier to wave down one of the old Chevys or Ladas. When riding in an illegal taxi, negotiate the fare ahead of time. The fare in illegal taxis will be no cheaper than the official taxi fare. Around the city, taking illegal taxis should be no problem. However, taking an illegal taxi to or from the airport may attract the attention of the police. Taxi collectivos are the old, beaten-up yank-tanks with a taxi sign on the roof or in the front window. Tourists are not supposed to take them, but you will rarely run into problems and they are a fun and cheap alternative to the state-run taxis. They have set fares and run set routes, so you may need some assistance when taking them the first few times. Fares vary from 10 CUP for a short (5&nbsp;km) run during the day to 20 CUP for a longer run or at night. The drivers are generally honest regarding the fares, but it is best not to appear oblivious by asking how much at the end of the trip. Always watch what the other passengers give: if in doubt, give only 10 CUP unless the driver asks for another 10. There can be a long wait trying to get a taxi collectivo as they are very popular with Cubans and often full, but the experience and the savings make it worthwhile. Coco Taxis and yellow three wheel motorbikes are a cheap way of getting around central Havana. ===By bus=== [[File:Plano rutas del MetroBus de La Habana.jpg|thumb|Map of Havana MetroBus routes]] Havana used to have a public transportation service called the ''El Camello'', a split-level bus pulled by a semi-truck, and resembling a 2 humped camel (thus the name). Camellos finished operation in Havanna in April 2008 (but still can be seen elsewhere in the country) and were replaced by modern YuTong Chinese city buses. The cost of riding the new city bus is 0.40 CUP to anywhere in the city. That is one national peso rides two people (the driver will not give you change). Almost all buses are overcrowded, there are plenty of buses running though, so if the one you want is full simply wait for the next one (don't expect to sit though). There are few clearly marked bus stops on route, but it's clear where they stop usually as you will have other waiting at the side of the road. Other local buses can also get crowded, but in the suburbs, they are a practical means of transport for visitors. ===By car=== Whilst useful for reaching some of the less central locations in Havana, the price of car hire will rarely be less than using taxis. Traffic is moderate, especially outside the rush hour. Do however expect to share the road space with a multitude of cyclists, pedestrians and poorly parked vehicles. Parking regulations are enforced in central Havana. There are many attended, on-street car parks, use them. Expect to pay 1CUC for parking. ===By cycle=== Cycling can be a great way to get around Cuba. There are a number of international tour companies [http://www.exodus.co.uk/holidays/mah.html] [http://www.cubalinda.com/English/Activities/Cycling/Cycling.asp] that offer guided tours, the most popular is from Havana to Santiago de Cuba. If you are traveling in February and March avoid the west to east approach as the trade winds are tough to cycle against. ===By foot=== Walking around Havana is by far the best way to see and experience the city: get a decent map of the city and discover new sights on foot. ==See== [[File:Havana Capitol Building.jpg|thumb|250px|The impressive ''El Capitolio'', an iconic government building soon to once again house the Cuban National Assembly.]] [[File:Partagas_lusitanias_01.jpg|thumb|250px|Even if '''Fidel''' himself have given up smoking, production of top quality cigars at the ''Fábrica de Tabaco Partagas'' are still ongoing. A must-visit for any tobacco connoisseur.]] [[File:View from Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña over Havana.JPG|thumb|250px|Cannon of Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña in Havana]] The Old Town of Havana, '''La Habana Vieja''' is a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] and strolling along its streets and enjoying the beautiful buildings is a must for any visitor. Some parts of the Old Town are quite dilapidated with crumbling buildings but many others have been restored to their former glory. An evening walk along the '''Prado''' is a great way to sip in the street life and enjoying the hums of numerous cafes and restaurants. The street is however not illuminated at night. Another favorite stroll for tourists and locals alike is along '''El Malecón''', Havanas waterfront with stunning views of the city. * {{see | name=Museum of the Revolution | alt=Museo de la Revolución | url= | email= | address=Refugio No 1 | lat=23.141667 | long=-82.356667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM-5PM | price=Admission CUC$6, use of camera CUC$2 extra | content=Housed in the former presidential palace this iconic museum offers a history tour from pre-Columbian to the revolution in 1959 an on to present day socialist Cuba. Even if there's more than a hint of propaganda among the exhibitions it's still a must on any visit to Havana. }} * {{see | name=National Capitol Building | alt=El Capitolio | url= | email= | address=Paseo de Martí, 422 | lat=23.135278 | long=-82.359444 | directions= | phone=+53 7 8637861 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Completed in 1929, this neoclassical building which resembles the U.S. Capitol housed the Cuban congress prior to the revolution. The building is currently being restored and will within a few years once again house the National Assembly. }} * {{see | name=Partagás Cigar factory | alt=Fábrica de Tabaco Partagas | url= | email= | address=Calle Industria 520 | lat=23.134246 | long=-82.360629 | directions=Behind the Capitol Building | phone=+53 7 8624604 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=CUC$10 for a guided tour, no photography allowed | content=A guided visit to the orignal Partagás factory gives a wealth of information about production and cultivation of tobacco and cigars. It is also ''the'' place for buying authentic Cuban cigars, more expensive than on the street but with fantastic quality. }} * {{see | name=Havana Club Rum Museum | alt=Museo del Ron Havana Club | url= | email= | address=Avenida del Puerto 262 | lat=23.135577 | long=-82.347702 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Go on a guided tour of Havana Club, one of Cuba's most famous rums. Most of the exhibits are subtitled in English and are fairly self-explanatory. }} * '''Plaza de la Revolución'''. Huge square dominated by a statue and monument of Jose Marti and the iconic image of Che Guevara adorning the Ministry of the Interior. Arrive either early or late, as it is often swamped by tourists and gets very hot during the day. * {{see | name=Lennon Park | alt=Parque Lennon | url= | email= | address=Calle 8 | lat=23.132021 | long=-82.400268 | directions=In Vedado | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Features the only statue of a western musician in Havana. Notable for the regularly stolen (and replaced) eyeglasses. }} * {{see | name=US Special Interests building | alt= | url= | email= | address=Calle Calzada | lat=23.145882 | long=-82.387876 | directions=In Vedado, just off El Malecón | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the absence of a United States embassy in Cuba, this heavily fortified and guarded building is where Cuban citizens go to apply for US Visas. It was notable for displaying news which is unfiltered and not censored by the Cuban government on electronic billboards situated behind the windows of one of the floors, but these were switched off in 2009. It is also the focus for regularly staged protests. }} * '''Hotel Habana Libre''' in Vedado. The hotel housed Castro's soldiers for several days after they took Havana. It has an excellent selection of photos in the lobby along with one of the only 24 hour fast food restaurants in the city. * Enjoy extraordinary 360-degree views of the city using the large '''Cámara Oscura''' in the old town. * {{see | name=Havana Cathedral | alt=Catedral de La Habana | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.141381 | long=-82.351917 | directions=In Old Havana | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Originally built in the 18th century but redesigned in the 1940s this church is a prime example of Baroque architecture in Cuba. Houses the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese in Cuba. }} * '''Plaza de Armas'''. Spacious and elegant, the square is surrounded by baroque constructions that give it an authentic colonial milieu. It was laid out during the 1600s, replacing an old plaza which acted as the center of religious, administrative and military activity. Until the mid-18th century, it was used for military exercises and parades. After its remodeling between the years 1771-1838, it became a favored meeting spot for the city's wealthy. Today it is also known as Céspedes Park, in honor of the country´s Founding Father, whose monument stands at its center. This square is one of the most outstanding in the city, enlivened by vendors of antiques and classical books on Latin American and world literature. Attractions of remarkable historical value lay around the square such as the capok tree (Ceiba) under which the first mass for the city´s founding was officiated in 1519. *{{see | name=The Royal Force Castle | alt=Castillo de la Real Fuerza | url= | email= | address=Plaza des Armas | lat=23.141131 | long=-82.349653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest bastioned fortress in the New World, completed 1577. It now houses Cuba's premier maritime museum with excellent exhibits of Cuba’s maritime past, from pre-Columbian days through to the 18th Century with the Royal Shipyard of Havana, one of the largest in the world which built nearly 200 ships for the Spanish Crown. The museum includes a huge model of ''Santisima Trinidad'', one of the largest ships in the world during the 18th Century. The fort is also a great location for viewing the harbour and city skyline. }} * {{see | name=Museo Nacional the Bellas Artes | alt= | url= | email= | address=Trocadero, btwn Agraminte and Av de las Misiones | lat=23.1400 | long=-82.3573 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=CUC 8 | lastedit=2015-04-02 | content=This museum consits of two parts: international and cuban art. In the part of Arte Cubano art-lovers can spend hours admiring the works of the last centuries exhibited on three floors. }} * {{see | name=Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.14745 | long=-82.35037 | directions=right after the tunnel on the other side of the Havana Bay | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=CUC 8 | lastedit=2015-04-02 | content=A well-restored fort of the 18th century that holds two one-room exhibitions about arms and Che Guevara. Every evening there is a cannon ceremony where they fire over the Havana harbour. To get there take any bus (ex. from the Parque the la fraternidad) that crosses the tunnel and get off right after it. Walk about 600m to the entrance. On your way you can also stop at the smaller Castillo de los Tres Santos Reyes Magnis del Morro located right next to the tunnel. }} ==Do== [[Image:Malecon.JPG|thumb|400px|''The Malecón'', a great place for a stroll.]] * '''Walk along the Malecón''', the sea wall that runs along the Havana coastline. On weekends this is where the locals come to party, so bring a bottle and join in. * {{do | name=Latin American New Cinema Festival | alt= | url=http://www.habanafilmfestival.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Is a popular event held every December, screening international films and drawing around 500,000 people. }} * '''Tropicana Show''' &mdash; A cabaret show that costs 90CUC. It is a must see show while you are in Havana. * '''Take a tour in an old car''' &mdash; For around 20-30CUC an hour for up to four people, be driven around Havana in style. Choose a car you like near the Hotel Inglaterra or outside the Museum of the Revolution. * '''Go to the eastern beaches (Playas del Este)''' &mdash; There's a bus leaving from Hotel Inglaterra every 30 minutes. Price is 5 CUC for a roundtrip. The ride takes about 30 minutes. * {{do | name= National Theater | alt=Teatro Nacional de Cuba | url= | email= | address=Paseo & Cl 39, Vedado | lat=23.1256 | long=-82.3881 | directions=close to Memorial a José Martí at Plaza de la revolución | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=}} Come here for concerts, the Ballet Nacional de Cuba and teatre. Functions are hold irregularly. Officially, Cubans pay MN 10 and foreigners CUC 10. Beware of scams as ushers try to sell you the same ticket for up to CUC 25 shortly before the function starts (and only paying the nationals price). Instead approach them and ask them to get you a ticket in Moneda Nacional for a small commission in CUC or go to the box office to get it for the official price. ===Live Music=== Nearly every restaurant and hotel in town has a decent house band playing old favorites. * '''Hotel Nacional''' often hosts big name talent such as Omara Portuondo. * '''La Zorra y el Cuervo''', La Rampa, (''near the Hotel Habana Libre''). A tiny little club below street level, they often host funky and amazing jazz musicians. Go there for something a little different. * '''La Tropical''' is a venue designed to hold several thousand people. It only opens for live music. Look around for signs in the streets publicising the next event. * '''Casa de la Musica de Centro Habana''' is the place to be if you like to dance Salsa. Check the program before you buy tickets, there are different top-rated salsa bands playing every night. * '''Museo del Ron''' offers a very nice outdoors 50's Cuban music show called Buena Vista. You can watch it with or without dinner. 50CUC with dinner. ==Learn== * The '''University of Havana''', [http://www.uh.cu] &mdash; Offers intensive Spanish courses from 1 week/20 hours (100CUC) to 4 weeks/80 hours (360CUC). Contact Professor Judith Portal [mailto:Jportalm@flex.uh.cu/ Jportalm@flex.uh.cu]. * The Instituto Superior de Arte / Escuela Nacional de Arte / CNSEA offer courses of various lengths and levels in music, dance, drama, art and Spanish. * '''Babylon Idiomas''', [http://www.babylon-idiomas.com/en/learn-spanish-cuba-havana.htm] offers a wide range of affordable and high quality Spanish courses for all levels with experienced native teachers. Cultural and social activities are included in the programme. The school is located in the heart of the city, in the district Vedado. New students can start on any Monday of the year. Contact: [mailto:spanish@babylon-idiomas.com/ spanish@babylon-idiomas.com] * '''Dance classes of Caribbean rhythms''' (salsa, reggaeton, cha cha cha, merengue, bachata) with professor Raul Pedroso for 7CUC per hour. Contact: [mailto:raul.salsa.cuba@gmail.com/ raul.salsa.cuba@gmail.com]. Mobile: (53) 05 352463450. ==Buy== Havana is a surprisingly expensive city to stay in; if you stay in hotels and eat in restaurants it can work out to be nearly as expensive as other popular international destinations. The problem is that Cuba has a dual economy - if you could live on pesos it would be incredibly cheap. Sadly, as a tourist this is virtually impossible. Most peso hotels won't take foreigners or, if they do, you have to pay in CUC. If you are on any kind of a budget it is advised to stay in [[casa particular|casas particulares]]; it is much cheaper, often more comfortable and the food (a recurring theme in Cuba) is almost invariably better. ATMs are not too hard to find in downtown Havana, but bear in mind that American credit- and debit-cards can not be used in Havana. Note that even credit cards issued in countries other than the USA may be issued by a bank whose parent company is a U.S. corporation. In this case, the card will not work as the parent company is bound by U.S. law. Even banks wholly owned by non-American companies may have a policy on blocking Cuban transactions in order not to compromise their US business. '''Always''' check with your bank or credit card company before leaving home to see if your card will work in Havana. Also, the ATMs do not accept MasterCard/Maestro but are marked to accept Visa. You can withdraw money from your MasterCard in a couple of exchange offices. There is one in the basement of the Hotel Nacional, but expect quite steep service fees. Exchanging US dollars in a CADECA (Casa de cambio) will incur a 10% penalty. Sterling, Euros and Canadian dollars can easily be exchanged at Cadecas and do not incur the same fee. ==Eat== [[Image:ViewfromInglaterra.JPG|thumb|450px|Parque Central from Hotel Inglaterra, Havana Vieja (Old Havana).]] Whilst Convertible Peso restaurants can be quite expensive at the top end for rather mediocre food, some such as the Café de Oriente have a splendid ambiance. The average government-run restaurants are about US$20 for two. ===Budget=== Peso stalls are all over the city, particularly on Prado Marti. Some restaurants like Hanoi, in Calle Brasil, offer generous meals for 5CUC. With Cuban national pesos, you can get ice cream for only 1 peso (US$0.04) in small street booths scattered around the city. You can also get a filling bocadito (small ham sandwiches) or a cajita (small meal in a cardboard box) for less than 20 pesos (US$0.80), or a "pizza" for 7-10 pesos (US$0.40). Particularly, the '''Terminal de Omnibus''', by the Plaza de la Revolucion, has a very good peso cafe with offerings as fried chicken for only 25 pesos ($1.00 USD). * {{eat | name=Coppelia Ice Cream parlour | alt=Heladería Coppelia | url= | email= | address=2111 Calle L | lat=23.139826 | long=-82.384417 | directions=Opposite the Habana Libre hotel | phone=+53 7 8326184 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Practically a Cuban institution with people waiting up to an hour to get a seat. Prices are in pesos and CUC (obviously the queues being for the peso area). Peso-paying sections cost 1 peso per scoop (open till 9:15pm) and outdoor convertible-paying section costs 1 centavo (0.01 CUC) per gram (two scoops and up, which will costs you minimum 2.75 CUC; open 24 hours) }} ===Mid-range=== Keeping your eyes open you can find complete menus (starter or salad, soup, main dish, dessert and a national beverage) for 6-10CUC. In the Vieja, there are such restaurants in the smaller, not very crowded streets. Beware that at least one paladar charges an hefty per-person service charge on top of your bill (10 CUC per couple at Paladar Amistad de Lanzarote in Central Havana) - deceivingly printed in Spanish only in a bilingual English/Spanish menu. Also no matter what the owner insists, there is never a tax levied for eating at paladares. Always ask before ordering. There are many good, mid-priced restaurants in Chinatown. "Bavaria" is one of the best if you can picture a restaurant named after a German province pronounced like "barbaria" with Chinese decor, serving pizzas and spaghetti. *{{eat | name=El Aljibe | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the Havana suburb of Miramar, El Aljibe is the definitive proof that food in Cuba needn't be bland. Try the house specialty, chicken in sour orange sauce. El Aljibe also has a remarkably well-stocked wine cellar. }} *{{eat | name=La Casa | url=http://www.restaurantlacasa.wordpress.com | email= | address=Calle 30 No. 865, Nuevo Vedado | lat=23.114039 | long=-82.399851 | directions= | phone=+53 7 881-7000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily from 12:00 to 0:00 | price=10-25 CUC | content=This stylish restaurant, located in Nuevo Vedado, is a large California-style house typical of the 1950s. The dining room and garden are inviting and intimate. The impeccable service and consistency uncommon in Cuba, are a must in Havana. }} *{{eat | name=Paladar La Tasquita | url= | email= | address=Calle 27 de Noviembre (Jovellar No. 160) e/ Espada y San Francisco | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 873-4916 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily from 12:00 to 0:00 | price=15-25 CUC | content=Located near San Lazaro, this ''Paladar'' (Small, family-run, private-owned restaurant) serves typical ''criolla'' food. You will be dining in the living room of a local family, so don't expect anything glamorous in terms of atmosphere. On the other hand, the staff is very friendly and you will get the opportunity to taste typical Cuban food as local families prepare it: Simply delicious. The seat is limited so reserve in advance. }} ===Splurge=== The restaurants inside five-star hotels tend to charge excessive amounts of money for mediocre food and service. * {{eat | name=La Fontana Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.lafontanahavana.info | email= | address=Ave. 3ra. A & 46, #305 | lat=23.115746 | long=-82.432809 | directions= | phone=+53 7 202-8337 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $25 per person. | content=One of the most notable grill restaurants in Cuba. La Fontana has a refined yet sober home environment, suitable for a dinner with a touch of familiarity and a placid conversation, while enjoying exquisite dishes from its specialty, updated Cuban cuisine. Reservations essential. }} ===Breakfast=== All the tourist hotels serve breakfast, typically a buffet with a wide variety of good food, although overpriced (15 CUC at the Hotel Nacional). If you stay in a ''casa particular'' ask whether you'll be served breakfast. If not, ask the landlord/lady to take you shopping. Otherwise, there's almost no hope of finding a restaurant open for breakfast. One exception is the Chan Li Po Bar-Cafeteria, open at 9AM, in Centro Habana, near Chinatown, at Perseverancia #453 (between Zanja and San Martin). ==Drink== [[File:Havana - Cuba - 3517.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A local bar in Havana.]] There are two types of establishments you can go to drink in Havana: '''Western-style CUC bars''' with near-Western prices, good selection of quality drinks (and sometimes food), nice decorations, semi-motivated staff and often live music, typically found around tourist hot-spots such as Old Havana and tourist hotels. Here you will mostly meet other tourists, expats and a few Cubans with access to hard currency, but don't expect a 'local' experience. The alternative is to seek out '''local neighborhood bars''' where you can choose from a quality, but limited, selection of drinks (mainly locally produced rum by the bottle, beer and soft drinks, very rarely will you be able to get cocktails such as mojitos), cigars of dubious and cigarettes of only slightly better quality, and sometimes snacks. Local bars accept CUPs and are dirt-cheap, although bar keepers will often ask you for CUCs instead - it's up to you to negotiate an acceptable price. These bars are also a good way to meet locals who may even open up a bit and talk about their lives after a couple of drinks. Local bars are not that hard to find despite typically having no prominent signs displayed outside. Just ask or walk around a local neighborhood and look out for a bare-walled, neon-lit run-down room without any decorations or furniture, save for a bar and a few rickety chairs and tables, sullen staff and depressed/bored/drunk-looking customers, almost always men. Contrary to Cuba's reputation as a music and fun loving nation, these places are not boisterous affairs - they are quiet, almost subdued, music is rarely played, and have the charm of third-world railway station waiting rooms. Nonetheless, they make for a fascinating experience (especially if you make the effort to speak to some locals - offering to buy a drink will get a conversation going, no surprise there), and they provide a good insight into what life must be like for ordinary Cubans without hard currency. As a foreign visitor, you will be generally welcomed. '''Discussing politics over a drink''' is a tricky, and typically lose-lose proposition: speak negatively about the Cuban political system and you may put your Cuban drinking companions into a very difficult position as they may very well be informed on (for hanging out with subversive foreigners); enthuse about the Revolution, Che, Fidel, Cuba's health care system, sticking it to the Gringos, etc., and people will assume that you are at best naïve or at worst not in full possession of your mental faculties. You can have a great time just outside of the Hotel Inglaterra near the Capitólio Building, drinking good daiquiris and mojitos at an affordable price (2CUC in September 2005). * {{drink | name=La Bodeguita del Medio | alt= | url= | email= | address=Calle Empedrado | lat=23.140774 | long=-82.352216 | directions=Across the plaza from Havana Cathedral | phone=+53 7 571375 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=''The'' bar in which to sample a Mojito. The former hangout of Ernest Hemingway, it is best sampled in the evening once the tourist crowds from Varadero have headed back out of the city. }} * {{drink | name=El Floridita Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Calle Obispo | lat=23.137422 | long=-82.357203 | directions= | phone=+53 7 8671300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another stop on the Hemingway drinking tour; best visited for it's its atmosphere, which is almost unchanged from pre-Castro days. Their ''daiquirís'' are however - certainly much to Hemingway's grievance - mediocre. }} * {{drink | name=Los Buccaneros Hanoi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Calle Brasil | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=With the front of the Capitol building on your right from the main street, walk about two blocks to the left on the road that runs parallel to the Capitol. There are two bars called Hanoi. Go to the first one Los Buccaneros. This bar serves very good mojitos for 1$CUC. }} * {{drink | name=Factoría Plaza Vieja | alt=Taberna de la Murallo | url= | email= | address=Plaza Vieja | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Brewpub located on the pretty Plaza Vieja. The pub has three main beers (light, dark and black), with seasonal additions. Beer cocktails, along with a meat-based food menu, also feature. 2CUC for a glass of beer, 12.50CUC for a 'metre' of beer. }} ==Sleep== <!-- Please do not add links to external guides. We like to have the actual hotel info right here! See [[Project:External links]] for more info --> There are 3 main areas that travelers generally stay in: Old Havana is the liveliest (some would say hectic and dirty), Central Havana is slightly quieter and parts can be a bit seedy, and Vedado is the quietest with more greenery, and is the place to find the large hotels and nicer [[casa particular|casas particulares]]. Hotels vary. Don't be surprised if you have no hot water and bad TV-reception in a hotel that still goes to the effort of having an in-hotel doctor and hosting extravagant shows of synchronized swimming in the hotel pool. ===List of Casas particulares Legal=== * {{sleep | name=Ana y Chuchi | alt= | url=http://casaanaychuchi.blogspot.com/p/la-casa.html | email=anachuchi1966@gmail.com | address=Aguacate 513, Havana Vieja | lat=23.133837 | long=-82.353925 | directions=/e Sol y Muralla (between streets Sol & Muralla) | phone=+53 7 861 1877 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=25-30 CUC inc. breakfast | content=Very central place with a great host who gets out of her way to make people comfortable. Three rooms of different sizes. Small windows overlook patio, breakfast and dinner are enormous. }} *{{sleep | name=Casa Mabel | url= | email=casa.mabel@yahoo.com | address=Industria No. 270 (altos), e/ Neptuno y Virtudes, Centro Habana | lat= | long= | directions=One block from Parque Central and Prado. Close to Malecon and Havana Vieja. | phone=+53 7 8635706 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=25cuc | checkin= | checkout= | content=A very friendly family home. 2 comfortable rooms with balcony and great view for rent. }} *{{sleep | name=Jorge Leon de la Hoz | url= | email=jorgeroom@gmail.com | address=Neptuno No. 1218 (altos), e/ Mazon y Basarrate, Vedado Plaza | lat= | long= | directions=Close to the University end of Neptuno street | phone=+53 7 870 7723 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A very friendly family home, close to the Universidad de la Habana. Room rates are negotiable depending upon the length of stay. }} *'''Señores Elsa y Julio Roque''', Consulado No. 162, apto. 2 (between Colon and Trocadero), +53 7 860 1257. A very friendly couple rent rooms in their centrally located house, and help find other houses in case they're full. Both speak good English and offer helpful information. Reservations can be made by e-mail either in English or in Spanish.[mailto:julioroq@yahoo.com] *'''Casa Olga''', Galiano No. 206 e/Virtudes y Concordia (just around the corner from Hotel Lincoln), Centro Havana. Olga rents her entire 2nd floor including full kitchen, living room and three beds (one double) for CUC$25-30. She's extremely friendly and not pushy like other casa owners can be. Phone: +53 7 863 5547" [mailto:olgaalfonso12@yahoo.es] *'''Casa Lopez''', situated in a very central part of the city, just a few blocks from the Capitolio and Old Havana.[http://www.cubaparticulares.altervista.org],[http://www.cubaparticulares.altervista.org/casa+particular.html] *'''Señora Ivette Flores''' rents out three private rooms with air conditioning and independent entrances in Centro Habana, near the Casa de la Música. 213 San Nicolas / Concordia y Virtudes / Centro Habana. ppn: 25 CUC including abundant breakfast.[mailto:ale.devarona@informed.sld.cu] *'''Casa Mireya''', 47 Ave. #5211 (''between 52 and 54''), Playa, +53 7 209 13 54. *'''Casa Mra Cristina & Guillermo''', Calle 21 e/N and O - Building #15 Apartment 7-A, Vedado Near the Hotel Nacional. +53 5 270 8449. A very friendly family home with two university-aged children who speak English. 2 comfortable rooms with balcony and great view for rent: 35cuc. Ask for "mi cafecita" in the morning on the balcony.[mailto:erosel@informed.sld.cu] *'''Casa Ines''', Calle Segunda #559 (''between Ayesteran and Ayuntamiento''), Plaza de la Revolucion, +53 7 870 0237.[mailto:casaines@casaines.com], [http://www.casaines.com] *'''Casa de Jesus y Saida Valdez''', Calle 24 #262, Apt #5 (''between 17 and 19''), Vedado, +53 7 830 7279. *'''Casa Cary''', Virtudes #511 (''top floor, between Lealtad and Preseverancia''), +53 7 863 1802, [mailto:rcaridad@gmail.sld.cu]. *'''Casa de Lydia y Felix Pedro''', 15 St #456 (''between E and F''), Vedado, +53 7 832 6223. * {{sleep | name=Casa Particular Havana | alt= | url=http://www.casaparticularcuba.com | email=aleida.ravelo@gmail.com | address=28 St #270, Apt F (''between 23 and 21''), Vedado | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 830 8007 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=La Casa de Ana | alt= | url=http://www.anahavana.com | email=analinacuba@gmail.com | address=17 St #1422, Apt 1 (''between 26 st and 28 st''), Vedado | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 833 5128 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *'''Alicia Beaton, Havana''' ($20CUC - £25CUC per night), CRESPO No. 10, e/ San Lazaro y Malecon, Vedado, +53 7 863 9616. This is very convenient hostel, located close to the Malecon and near the Park Central area. The pristine house and bedrooms are located on the third floor of the building. Please ask the owners to turn off the air conditioning if you are too cold. *'''Casa Nora, Havana''', ($35CUC), Calle 64 No. 4105 e/ 41 y 43, Playa. Living room, bedroom and compact kitchen. George speaks wonderful English and has a wealth of information. *'''Casa Nora, Havana''', ($20–$25CUC), Calle 27 No. 954 e/ 6 y 8 apt 4, Vedado, Habana. +53 7 830 9800 (noracuba@hotmail.com) Casa Nora is a lovely apartment right in the heart of Vedado. Her wonderful, friendly family makes you feel at right at home. Very safe area. The rooms are very big with AC and television, and they have an incredible view of Vedado and the ocean. Great food as well. * {{sleep | name=Casa Ese, Havana | alt= | url=http://www.ny1.com//Default.aspx?ArID=104361 | email=vierajul@hotmail.com | address=Calle linea #256 e/ J and I, Vedado | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 832 9978 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Living room, 2 bedrooms available and AC. Great cooking, great location, walk to Malecon. Julio and Martha both speak English. }} *'''Sra. Ivón de los Angeles Acosta''', Central no. 2 entre Conil y Tulipán, Nuevo Vedado, Plaza de la Revolucion, +53 7 879 1223.[mailto:misisonia@gmail.com] Nice roof terrace just for yourself, great meals and super friendly hosts. *'''Casa Tere''' ($25CUC/night, 1 room with air con, 2 single bed), Consulado no. 303, entre Neptuno y Virtudes, Havana Center. Near Park Central, Capitolio and Paseo del Prado, Telephone house +53 8642689.[mailto:teresamata0947@yahoo.es] *'''Casa 1932''' ($30CUC/night, 2 room with air con, 2 single bed & one Double bed), Campanario 63 bajos entre San Lazaro y Lagunas, Havana Center. Near Havana's sea wall. Telephone house +53 8636203.[mailto:casahabana@gmail.com][http://www.casahabana.net] * {{sleep | name=Casa Milagros Diez | alt= | url= | email=Javier_Castellon@yahoo.es | address=Calle Manrique No. 208 (bajos) | lat= | long= | directions=Left entrance of the building, groundfloor; between Concordia and Virtudes. Centro Habana Havana's Music House neighbourhood. | phone=+53 53905001 | tollfree= | fax= | price=from $25 CUC/night, 2 double rooms with en-suite bathroom even for people in wheelchairs | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Casa Xiomara Hernández | alt= | url= | email=ddulmari@informed.sld.cu | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Near National Capitol Building. | phone=+53 7 8639398 | tollfree= | fax= | price=from $25CUC/night, two double rooms en-suite | checkin= | checkout= | content=Calle Aguila No. 506 Derecha 2do. Piso -right entrance of the building, second floor; entre San Jose y Barcelona. }} * {{sleep | name=Casa Lázaro (20-25$) | alt= | url= | email=alejotero31@gmail.com | address=Villegas #427 between Teniente Rey and Muralla | lat=23.13499 | long=-82.35520 | directions=Near Capitolio | phone=+53 78625657 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=20$ per night | content=Old construction, very well preserved. Offers breakfast, dinner, taxi, and laundry services among others. }} * {{sleep | name=Hostel Carpizon | alt= | url= | email=otero3112@gmail.com | address=Street San Ignacio corner Obispo | lat=23.13922 | long=-82.35132 | directions=Walking to sea direction starting from Floridita Bar | phone=+53 78610443,+53 52988568 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=25$ per night | content=The hostel is composed by two houses each one located on very centrical places. Also you can enjoy of very comfortable rooms which include terrace and backyards. }} * {{sleep | name=Don Pedro's House | alt= | url=http://www.cubaonhand.com/casa-renta-don-pedro-habana-vieja/ | email= | address=Aguilar between Peña Pobre and Cuarteles | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=35 CUC | lastedit=2015-08-14 | content=View of the entrance of the Havana bay, two blocks from the Malecón. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Casa de Sergio and Miriam | alt= | url=http://www.monkibo.com/havana | email= | address=Luz 109 | lat= | long= | directions=in the center of Old Havana | phone=+53 7 860 8192 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Inglaterra | alt= | url=http://www.hotelinglaterracuba.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=Rooms from US$80 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Paseo del Prado, Old Havana. A popular hotel with a restaurant for those wanting to stay closer to the action yet still in the comforts of a hotel. }} *'''Hotel Mercure Sevilla Havane''', Trocadero 55 e, Prado y Zulueta Habana Vieja, Tel. (+53)7/8608560, Fax. (+53)7/8616565, E-Mail: reserva@sevilla.gca.tur.cu [http://www.accorhotels.com/de/hotel-1870-hotel-mercure-sevilla-havane/index.shtml]. * '''Hotel Telegrafo''', Prado and Neptuno, Old Havana. A popular hotel just around the corner from Parque Central, right next to Inglaterra. Renovated in 2004, and now really nice inside, a welcome haven of peace away from Vieja. Rooms US$80–120, cheaper if you book ahead with Opodo. ===Hotels=== * {{sleep | name=Tryp Habana Libre Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Calle L | lat=23.139470 | long=-82.382469 | directions=Just off the Malecón in Vedado | phone=+53 7 8346100 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= A Havana landmark in a good location, it's popular with tourists and journalists, has a good 24 hour cafe on site, and a business center with decent internet connections. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Habana Riviera | alt= | url=http://www.hotelhavanariviera.com | email= | address= | lat=23.139756 | long=-82.404170 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Paseo and Malecón, Vedado. Located along the Malecon, Havana's waterfront boulevard, this elegant hotel is considered a classic among Cubans. Its proximity to the historical-cultural center of Havana, makes this hotel the perfect place from which to explore the city. In the night time the Riviera offers excellent entertainment featuring both the exclusive Copa Room Cabaret and one of Havana's top restaurants. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Nacional | alt= | url=http://www.hotelnacional-cuba.com | email= | address=Calle 0 esq. 21 | lat=23.143056 | long=-82.380556 | directions= | phone=+53 7 836 3564 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Rooms from US$150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Calle 21 and O, Vedado. Overlooking the ocean on the Malecón, this hotel is legendary, having hosted international VIPs for 30 years. Many years of neglect, coupled with an only partially successful renovation, have left the Nacional a step below its former glory. That said, some stay here and rarely leave the hotel, enjoying the restaurant, terrace, frequent live performances by renowned Cuban musicians, and enjoying the views while sipping Mojitos. But did you come to see Havana, or hang out in a hotel? Maybe some of both is called for. The hotel also has an excellent, albeit expensive business centre featuring CNN, internet access and a bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Saratoga | alt= | url=http://www.saratogahotel-cuba.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 868 1000 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Corner of Prado and Dragones, Old Havana. Opened in November 2005, it is regarded as one of the higher quality hotels in Cuba. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Parque Central | alt= | url=http://www.hotelnhparquecentral.com | email= | address=On Neptuno | lat= | long= | directions=between Agramonte and Paseo di Marti | phone=+53 7 867 1037 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Similar to the Saratoga in quality, and has a beautiful ground floor lobby as well as a rooftop swimming pool. The recently-opened Torre wing may have the best rooms in Cuba, at least by Western standards. }} * '''Hotel Conde de Villanueva''', Calle Mercaderes esq. Amagura, Old Havana. A beautifully restored colonial home, this hotel is the ultimate destination for a connoisseur of Cuban cigars; each room is named after a tobacco plantation, and, of course, all rooms permit smoking. Boasts an impressive cigar shop in the hotel, in addition to a (reasonably average) restaurant. Be warned, though: if you like to sleep late, there is a peacock that wanders around the courtyard that begins to make noise as soon as the sun comes up. * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ambos Mundos | alt= | url=http://www.hotelambosmundos-cuba.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Obispo esquina a Mercaderes. Writer Ernest Hemingway stayed and wrote most of ''For Whom the Bell Tolls'' here, a fact which adds historical charm to this well-located hotel in Old Havana. The Plaza de Armas is a few steps away, and the establishment has an elegant and lively lobby where piano and jazz musicians perform. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Park View | alt= | url=http://www.hotelparkview-cuba.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Colón 101. A popular hotel in the 1920s, the Park View (reopened in 2002) is a small establishment just off Prado, close to the colonial centre of Old Havana and the seawall. It does not share in the historical or decorative charm of other Old Havana properties, but it is certainly a practical option for anyone interested in exploring Old Havana and traveling on a tighter budget. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.hotelplazacuba.com | email= | address=Ignacio Agramonte No. 267 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The Plaza is one of Havana’s oldest hotels. In addition to a beautifully restored interior and a great location near many places of interest in Old Havana, the hotel also has some interesting anecdotes. Albert Einstein once dined here, and Babe Ruth stayed at one of the suites, today a museum (where his bat has been preserved). }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Santa Isabel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelsantaisabel.com | email= | address=Baratillo 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Considered Old Havana’s flagship hotel, this establishment is one of the classier – and more expensive – colonial-era options in this part of town. The long terrace overlooking the Plaza de Armas, shared by 10 west-facing rooms, is one of the hotel’s most evident charms, as are its colonial appeal and a magnificent location. }} * '''Hotel Meliá La Habana''', Ave. 3Era. E/ 76 Y 80 Miramar. A modern five star hotel with very big and comfortable rooms, and possibly the biggest swimming pool in Havana. ==Connect== The city code for Havana is 7. Prefix with 0 or 01 when calling from within Cuba. '''Internet cafes''' can be found at ETESCA (the state telephone company) offices, in Hotel Habana Libre, Hotel Inglatera (cheapest but slowest), Hotel Nacional and at the Capitolio. '''Wireless Internet access''' - some high-end hotels such as Hotel Parque Central sells wi-fi scratch cards at the rate of 8 CUC per hour, which can be used inside the hotel and works well with iPhone/iPod Touch. The emergency number is 116. The information number is 113. ==Stay safe== Havana is quite safe for a large city. Heavily dependent on tourism, Cuban police are everywhere and pay especial attention to spots where travelers congregate (Habana Vieja, El Malecón. etc.), so you don't have to be afraid of being accosted in the daytime. Prison sentences for crimes involving tourists are extremely harsh, a fact which residents are well aware of, which adds an extra layer of deterrence. At night, however, there have been muggings in the dark streets of Centro Habana. While this part of town is perfectly safe to explore in the daytime, and can be crossed safely while going to Habana Vieja or Vedado, it's best not go there at night. If you are going to walk, do so along El Malecón, where there are lights and a lot more people. Be wary of hustlers (jinteros/as) offering to show you a nice bar or restaurant, or offering a tour of the city, as you'll be stuck paying hefty prices to cover their commission. Just walk away and continue walking—soon enough they will leave you alone. There are a few well established '''[https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Cuba#Scams scams]'''you should learn about in order to be prepared. In local restaurants, ask for menus or prices before ordering anything; there can be special 'tourist price menus' that get pulled out after you have consumed food or drink. When paying, it is recommended to give the exact amount of cash. If you don't have it, it is wise to state clearly how much money you are giving and how much you should get back. Otherwise, they might try not to give you your change back. If you're male, expect to be accosted regularly by prostitutes and/or their pimps, especially in Habana Vieja. While technically illegal, erstwhile mandatory jail time for prostitution filled prisons so quickly that the regime had little choice but to start looking the other way. The result is a steady, depressing stream of solicitations that can wear down even the most cynical traveler unless he's prepared for it. Particularly disheartening are the offers from young girls, some no more than 11 or 12. Accept this situation as a fact of life in modern-day Cuba—and don't contribute to it. People on the streets try to sell you cigars. Often they say (after asking when you arrived in Havana) that the "Cigar Festival" is on today, where people sell cigars in their homes for half the price. These are usually fake cigars and they are trying to push you a whole box of cigars even if you just want to buy a few. In general, it is wise to not let people "help" you in any way. Even when offering to take a picture of you in front of a landmark with your camera/phone, they then ask for money afterwards for their "service". The air in Havana is very polluted because of old cars and factories. This will cause respiratory conditions to some visitors. ==Cope== ===Embassies and High Commissions=== * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada | alt= | url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/cuba/ | email= | address=Calle 30 No. 518 (esq. 7ma) Miramar, Playa | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 204 2516 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8:30am-5pm weekdays, closes 2pm Fri | price= | content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url= | email=chinaemb_cu@mfa.gov.cn | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 8333005 | tollfree= | fax=+53 7 8333092 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Egypt}} {{listing | name=Egypt | url=http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Cuba/Pages/default.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 2042441 | tollfree= | fax=+53 7 2069724 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email=gremb.hav@mfa.gr | address=7802 5th Ave.& 78 str.Miramar Playa | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 2042854 | tollfree= | fax=+53 7 2079770 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.cu.emb-japan.go.jp/index_es.html | email= | address=Centro de Negocios Miramar, Edi, 1-5 to. Piso, Ave. 3ra, Esq. a 80, Miramar, Playa | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 204-3355 | tollfree= | fax=+53 7 204-8902 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|South Africa}} {{listing | name=South Africa | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 204 9671 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url=http://ukincuba.fco.gov.uk | email= | address=Calle 34 no. 702 e/ 7ma y 17, Miramar, Playa | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 214 2210 | tollfree= | fax=+53 7 214 2268 | hours=9am-3:30pm weekdays | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | url=http://havana.usint.gov/ | email= | address=Calzada between L & M Sts, Vedado | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 833-3551, +53 7 833-2302 (After hours emergencies) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iran}} {{listing | name=Iran | url=http://havana.mfa.ir | email= | address=5ta. Ave. No. 3002, Esq. a 30 Miramar, Playa | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+53 7 204 2950, +53 7 204 2675, +53 7 204 2597 | tollfree= | fax= +53 7 204 2770 | hours= 08:30-16:30 Weekdays | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * Enjoy the beach in [[Varadero]] * Taste some nature in the [[Viñales|Valey of Viñales]] * [[Isla de la Juventud]] * Visit the French style city [[Cienfuegos]], the small town [[Trinidad (Cuba)|Trinidad]] and the adjacent [[Gran Parque Natural Topes de Collantes|Topes de Collantes]] national park * Go east to [[Santiago de Cuba]] {{IsPartOf|Havana (province)}} {{geo|23.1168|-82.3886}} {{usablecity}} [[WikiPedia:Havana]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Caribbean/Cuba/Localities/Havana/]] [[commons:La Habana]] tkgdsgyiqugpjrkt3udw29ckhbs0vba 0 14382 2953815 2916895 2016-03-08T18:10:07Z 72.223.41.9 /* Flights */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV_banner_Heathrow.jpg}} '''[http://www.heathrowairport.com/ Heathrow Airport]''' ({{IATA|LHR}}) is in the [[London/West|west of London]] (17 miles or 27&nbsp;km from central London), one of the world's busiest airports; the busiest in the world in terms of international passenger traffic, the largest airport in the [[United Kingdom]] and home of the national carrier, [http://www.britishairways.com/ British Airways]. ==Understand== [[image:UK-London-Heathrow T5A.jpg|thumb|300px|Heathrow Terminal 5A]] London Heathrow (LHR) is a giant, sprawling airport divided into four terminals (T2, T3, T4 and T5). Originally established in the late 1940s, it is London's primary airport and the premier air gateway into the United Kingdom. It is also the busiest airport in the world for international passenger traffic and Europe's foremost hub airport. Due to its size, increased security requirements and the fact that development had not kept pace with its growth, Heathrow has became overcrowded and has developed a reputation for long queues, inefficiency and delays. However, since Terminal 5 opened in March 2008, and despite initial problems with the brand new terminal, this situation has improved. Terminal 2, the airport's original terminal, closed in November 2009 for demolition and rebuilding and reopened under the name of "The Queen's Terminal" in June 2014. Terminal 1 closed permanently on 29 June 2015 and will be absorbed into Terminal 2. ==Flights== [[File:LHR Destinations.svg|thumb|300px|Countries served by flights from London Heathrow Airport]] There is currently a long, drawn out game of musical terminals being played by the airlines at Heathrow: British Airways is gradually moving all of its flights to Terminals 5 and 3. While British Airways is doing this the other airlines are moving round to better use the space that has been vacated. Eventually the idea is that all of the [[Airline alliances|airline alliances]] (Oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam) will have their "own" terminal which their members use, thus minimising the number of connecting passengers who have to change to a different terminal. Terminal 2, the oldest and smallest terminal, was closed for a time for upgrade works and reopened on 4 June 2014. Terminal 1 closed permanently on 29 June 2015. British Airways operates from T3 and T5. As of ''August 2015'': *'''T2''' — The Queen's Terminal — ''Star Alliance'': Lufthansa, SAS, Air Canada, United, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines, etc. *'''T3''' — ''Oneworld'': Virgin Atlantic, British Airways (Barcelona, Budapest, Gibraltar, Helsinki, Lisbon, Prague, Vienna, Warsaw), various international carriers such as American, Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Qantas. Some Delta flights. *'''T4''' — ''SkyTeam'': Aeroflot, KLM, Air France, Alitalia, etc.; also smaller international airlines including China Eastern, China Southern, Etihad, KLM and Qatar, some Delta flights. Turkmenistan Airlines now operates from this terminal. *'''T5''' — ''Oneworld'': Most British Airways and all Iberia flights, etc. Make sure you double check which terminal you need to use on the [http://www.heathrow.com/airport-guide/which-terminal. Heathrow Airport website] as the situation changes frequently! ==Ground transportation== ===By car=== The airport is some 17 miles (27 km) west of central London. A large part of the journey can be made by means of the M4 motorway, which can, however, be quite congested at peak periods. Terminal 5 can be reached directly from junction 14 of the M25. The airport is also near the M40 and M3. The car rental depots are all concentrated along the northern periphery of the airport, and free shuttle buses are available from all terminals. There can be time delays when arriving at the hire desk with large queues so make every effort to get to the desk before the crowd, perhaps by getting one member of the party with hand luggage to go straight through. You may find at early morning or late evening that the arrivals hall desk is closed and you have to go straight onto the shuttle bus and check out your rental at the depot instead. Bear in mind if you are intending to drive into the centre of London you will be liable for the Congestion Charge, which is currently £11.50 per day and applies on weekdays (Monday-Friday) between 07:00-18:00. Automatic number plate recognition cameras are in operation, and your car rental company will track you down and bill you with the hefty fine if you fail to pay - you have been warned! ====Parking your car==== ''Different car parks have different procedures.'' There is no shortage of choice when parking your car at Heathrow but there are many procedures to follow depending on which car park you choose. Some simply get you to turn up and report to a reception area which is easy enough. However some others have different procedures such as using the credit card you used to pre book with to enter the car park or even registration plate recognition. [http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/heathrow_airport/ There is also a massive difference in the prices charged by many car parks in and around Heathrow]. For example, you can find individual house owners in the vicinity of the airport who are happy to rent you a space outside their house for a week or two and it’s usually very cheap in comparison to the large car park operators; however, this is definitely a case of "buyer beware"! Of course, there is no security at these spaces – you get what you pay for to some extent – plus you often find that you are left to your own devices to get to the airport. This could mean public transport if you’re lucky, but more often than not, it means getting a taxi both there and back. This usually results in negating any of the cost savings you have made in the parking itself. ===Public transport to and from London=== [[Image:Heathrow rail links.png|thumb|220px|Rail and tube lines go to different terminals at Heathrow]] All the terminals have very good public transport links to and from central London, with options ranging from local and express buses to the London Underground and rail services. The majority of travellers heading to central London use public transport as it the easiest way to go. Note that there are different rail stations for the five terminals at Heathrow - '''be sure you take the right train''' as not all trains go to the same terminals. You can usually check the front of the train or listen to the onboard announcements for an idea of where the train is going. ====By train==== * {{listing | name=Heathrow Express | alt= | url=https://www.heathrowexpress.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=05:33-23:48 (Terminals 2 & 3) | price=Adult Single £21.50 (if bought on-board £26.50), £35 Return; Oyster Cards are not valid | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content=The fastest way to central London from Terminals 3 & 5 is the ''Heathrow Express'' rail service, but it is also by far the most expensive. The train departs from Terminal 5 every 15 minutes, stops at Terminal 3 and then runs non-stop to London Paddington, Central London, where connections are available to the rest of London’s transport system. It does not operate directly to Terminal 4; you must take a connecting (Heathrow Connect) train to Terminals 3 and change - cross platform - to the Express. Journey time from Terminal 5 to London Paddington is 21 minutes, and from Terminals 1 & 3 it’s 15 minutes. }} The trains are air-conditioned, modern, comfortable and are fully accessible with a wheelchair area, disabled toilet and level access to the station platforms. Free Wi-Fi Internet access is available on board. Mobile phone coverage is available throughout the entire route, including in the tunnels under Heathrow. On board TV entertainment plays throughout the journey, offering BBC News bulletins, destination information, comedy clips and trivia. Quiet zones are available where this does not play. There are two classes of accommodation - Express (Standard) Class and First Class. First Class offers a larger seat, more legroom (though there’s plenty in Express Class), tables and complimentary newspapers. The First Class area of the train also stops closer to the station exits. Since the journey is only about 15 minutes long either way, the First Class area is something of a real luxury and really only for those with money to burn. Fares can be purchased in advance on the internet, from the station or on board the train and they vary in price depending on where you bought them. National Railcard discounts are available at Heathrow Express station ticket offices only (with the exception of Disabled Persons Railcard, which can be used on-board). Child fares (5–15 years inclusive) are about half the adult fare. Under 5s travel free. If you book your ticket online you can have it sent to you as an email message to print out or as a mobile phone picture message, both contain a barcode and the conductor scans this on the train. London Travelcards and Oyster Cards are not valid on the Heathrow Express. * {{listing | name=Heathrow Connect | alt= | url=https://www.heathrowconnect.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Direct from Terminals 3 & 4, and via a connection from T5 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=05:29-23:30 (Terminals 2 & 3) | price=To ''London Paddington'': single £10.10, open return £20.20; To ''Hayes & Harlingto'' £6.10 Adult Single; Oyster cards are not valid between ''Hayes and Harlington'' and ''Heathrow''; Passengers holding a Travelcard or Oyster Card must buy an additional ticket for the journey between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content=This service uses the same route to London Paddington as the Heathrow Express but is a slower, less frequent train which also serves intermediate local stations in West London. It’s cheaper than the Heathrow Express and it serves Terminal 4 directly, but passengers needing to get to Terminal 5 have to change to a connecting service at Terminal 3. Heathrow Connect provides a convenient connection to London Underground’s Central Line at Ealing Broadway station. Trains depart Terminal 4 for London Paddington every 30 minutes (every 15 minutes to Terminal 3 only, for connection to the Heathrow Express), stop at Terminal 3, Hayes & Harlington, Southall, Hanwell, West Ealing and Ealing Broadway. Journey time from Terminal 4 to London Paddington is 33min and 28min from Terminal 3. }} The trains are air-conditioned, modern and accessible with a wheelchair area and disabled toilet. Although Heathrow and London Paddington stations have step free access, be aware that not all intermediate stations are wheelchair accessible. Audio and visual journey information is provided on board. Mobile phone coverage is available throughout the route, including in the tunnels under Heathrow. NB: '''Tickets must be purchased before boarding the train''' (tickets will be checked on board and those found not to be holding a ticket will have to pay a penalty fare) and can be bought at station ticket offices or online (only to London Paddington). Child fares (5–15 years inclusive) are about half the adult fare. Under 5s travel free. * {{listing | name=SouthWest Trains | alt= | url=http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/transportlinks.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Bus link from Terminals 2 & 3, bus 285, and Terminals 4 & 5, bus 490, to Feltham railway station. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Trains every 20 minutes | price= | lastedit= | content=Although a slower route, if you are heading for south London or the west London suburbs, [[London/Richmond-Kew|Richmond]] or [[Windsor and Eton|Windsor]], this could prove a useful shortcut. ''Regular bus services'' run from the airport to Feltham station (single fare £1.30 on Oyster) and a frequent east-west rail line runs between Reading and London Waterloo (single fare £5). Depending on the route, some trains take 30 minutes (trains via Richmond), others take 45 minutes (trains via Hounslow and Kew), so it is advised to check the train times carefully if you are rushing to catch a plane. You must buy your train ticket before boarding as this is not an airport express train but a standard suburban rail service. You can use Oyster cards valid for zone 6 to use the train and bus on this route. }} ====By tube==== ''London Underground’s Piccadilly Line direct to central London.'' Up to every 5 minutes (dependent on terminal). Oyster cards are valid. The Piccadilly Line runs direct from all the terminals to the very centre of London, stopping at stations close to many of London’s landmarks, shopping and entertainment areas, as well as the major transport hub at King’s Cross St. Pancras. It stops frequently and is comparatively slow (60 minutes from Terminal 5 to King’s Cross St. Pancras vs 45 minutes using the Heathrow Express and changing to The Tube at Paddington). However, it is an integral part of Transport for London’s network so Travelcards and Oyster Cards are valid, making it a good value option. It’s also a fairly quick option if you want to get to much of west London. Trains depart Terminals 4 & 5 every 10 minutes and stop at Terminals 2 & 3 before continuing to London, thus making the frequency from Terminals 2 & 3 every 5 minutes. Trains to and from Terminal 5 do not stop at Terminal 4 and trains to and from Terminal 4 do not stop at Terminal 5. Be aware that if you are heading from central London to Terminals 2 & 3 then it is normally quicker to wait for a train which terminates at Terminal 5 as the trains to Terminal 4 wait there for up to 7 minutes before continuing to Terminals 2 & 3. Terminal 5 trains go directly to Terminals 1 & 3 first, then continue to Terminal 5. The Tube closes during the night for maintenance work and the first trains leave Heathrow at about 06:00. Last trains are around 00:00, but check beforehand! Be aware that during peak rush hour periods the Tube becomes extremely overcrowded, particularly in the central zones. Trains originally designated for Heathrow are sometimes rerouted down the Rayners Lane branch or terminate short at Acton Town or Northfields to deal with peak-hour congestion - the driver will normally make an announcement if this is going to happen. You should bear this in mind if you are using the Tube to travel to Heathrow during rush hour and ensure that you leave central London in plenty of time. Also, try to join the train as far up the line as possible - King's Cross St Pancras is a good bet - since you will stand a much better chance of finding a seat and somewhere to put your luggage. As the Tube is a rapid transport system designed with short journeys in mind, the trains are not as comfortable as a mainline train. However, from Heathrow there will almost always be seats available and luggage space is provided. There is space for wheelchairs and the Heathrow stations are accessible, but as the Tube is an old system originally built in the 19th century, very few stations in central London are accessible to wheelchairs. Almost all involve negotiating staircases and escalators. Earls Court is an exception and some other stations can be reached by wheelchair users by changing to alternate lines here. More stations are being adapted (King’s Cross St. Pancras is now accessible, for instance) and accessible stations are shown on the Tube Map available on TfL’s website [https://tfl.gov.uk/maps/track/tube] . Audio and visual journey information is provided on board. The Tube is a closed system and nearly all stations have ticket barriers. Tickets should be bought at the station and the cost of a Zone 1 - 6 (Central London - Heathrow) single is £4.50. Penalty fares are in force for those caught without a valid ticket. Travelcards (day, or period tickets which allow unlimited travel on all of London’s public transport, not just the Tube) are available and will almost certainly provide better value if you plan on using London’s transport system more than a couple of times. The cheapest option for anyone spending much time in London will probably be to get an Oyster Card (a Transport for London travel smartcard), which is always cheaper and easier than paying fares in cash. See the [[London]] article and Transport for London’s website [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/] for more information on Oyster Cards and other available fares. ====By coach==== * {{listing | name=National Express coach | alt= | url= http://www.nationalexpress.com/| email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=direct to London Victoria Coach Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= approx. 07:00-23:30| price=to LONDON Victoria Coach Station from £6; transfer to [[Gatwick Airport]] £20; London Travel cards and Oyster Cards are not valid | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content=A direct coach service from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station every 30min. Journey times are 40-50min. Tickets can be bought from the National Express ticket office at Heathrow Bus station or on the Internet. Some services operate via Terminals 4 & 5, but the service is more limited. Free transfer is available to Terminals 2 & 3 and the Central Bus Station from Terminals 4 & 5 via the Heathrow Express and Connect trains or the shuttle bus services. All coaches are accessible to wheelchairs. }} ====By bus==== ''Day time local buses to the areas surrounding Heathrow.'' In the day time there are no local bus services to central London (that service is provided by the Tube), but there are plenty of services to areas of west London and outlying towns such as Slough and Maidenhead. Heathrow Airport have a map and journey planners [http://www.heathrow.com/transport-and-directions/buses-and-coaches/local-buses on their website] showing the routes available. Fares vary depending on the operator, but Transport for London services (red buses) are subject to the standard flat fare when paying by cash (Travelcards and Oyster Cards are also valid on these buses). If you really want to go by local bus during the day from central London (perhaps you have a bus pass not valid on trains or coaches), expect a journey time of about three hours, depending on exactly where you start from. If you're intrepid, use the TfL journey planner [https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/] to find details, times and (most importantly) where to change buses, which you may end up doing three or four times depending on where you start from and when you travel. ''N9 Regular late night London Bus Service.'' During the night, when most of the rail and coach links (and the flights!) have stopped operating, one of the few ways you can get to and from Heathrow is by using the N9 night bus service, which operates to and from Aldwych in central London via Hammersmith. The service runs every 20 minutes on weeknights and takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes to Heathrow Central Bus Station and continues to Terminal 5. The service is operated using modern, accessible, low-floor busses with a wheelchair space. The N9 is a normal Transport for London Night Bus service and so is subject to a flat cash fare of £2.00. All Travelcards and Oyster Cards are valid on London Bus services. ====By taxi==== * ''Black cabs'' - London’s famous black taxis - are available for hire outside each terminal. Journey time into Central London varies wildly depending on distance, time of day and traffic conditions. It can take anything from 40 minutes to 2 hours. Fares vary similarly, as a rough guide it could cost about £55 to Central London. * ''Minicabs'' (private hire cars) must be ordered in advance by phone (or internet in some cases) and usually cost less than a black cab. '''Never take a minicab if you haven't pre-booked it''', because then it's just a stranger's car! If you are thinking of taking a taxi into London then consider the Heathrow Express (you can pick up a taxi at Paddington station to complete your journey). They will probably be faster and cheaper, and almost as easy to use. ===Public transport to the rest of the UK=== ====By coach==== * {{listing | name=National Express | alt= | url=http://www.nationalexpress.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content=Operate direct coach services from Heathrow to many cities around the UK, as well as direct links to all of the other London airports. Most coaches serve Terminal 5 as well as the Central Bus Station, some stop at Terminal 4. }} * {{listing | name=The Airline | alt= | url=http://airline.oxfordbus.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adult: single £23, day return £24, period return £29 | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content=Oxford Bus operate a 24 hour frequent (every 20 minutes during the day) coach shuttle service to and from [[Oxford]]. }} Connections with trains: * {{listing | name=RailAir | alt= | url=http://www.railair.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Central Bus Station (Terminals 2 & 3), Terminal 5, Reading station | phone=+44 118 957-9425 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adult single £20.00 (advance online or via iOS and Android app £17.00) | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content=''First'' runs express coach between Heathrow Central Bus Station and the [[Reading (England)|Reading]] railway station to connect with train services. }} * {{listing | name=Green Line's #724 | alt= | url=http://www.greenline.co.uk/discover/places/london-heathrow-airport/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=to [[Watford|Watford Junction]] for trains to the Midlands, Manchester, Liverpool, NW England and Scotland | phone=+44 844 801 7261 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content= }} * {{listing | name=National Express coaches | alt= | url=http://www.nationalexpress.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=to [[Woking]] station for trains to Aldershot, Winchester, Salisbury, Portsmouth, Southampton and Bournemouth | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Bus #285 | alt= | url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=to [[Feltham]] for trains to Richmond, Camberley, Bracknell, London Waterloo, Clapham Junction and the South | phone=+44 20 7222 1234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single under £5 | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Bus #490 | alt= | url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=from Terminal 5 to [[London/Richmond-upon-Thames|Richmond]] via Terminal 4, Hatton Cross and [[Feltham]] station. | phone=+44 20 7222 1234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single under £5 | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content= }} ====By train==== ''Wikivoyage has a guide to [[Rail travel in the United Kingdom]].'' Heathrow does not yet have any direct rail services to anywhere outside of London, meaning that you will have to go into the centre of the city and then come back out again, but making a connection in one of the central London railway stations is fairly easy. Through tickets are available to & from Heathrow Airport from any station in the UK, using either the Tube network, Heathrow Express or Connect from central London or the RailAir coach links. If you want to use the Heathrow Express it’ll probably be cheaper to buy your ticket for it separately. Make sure you specify the method you want to use to reach Heathrow when you buy your rail ticket. All of the major railway stations are also on the Tube network, making cross-London connections from Paddington fairly straightforward. Below is a quick summary of the principal connections available: *''Paddington:'' (by ''Heathrow Express'' and ''Heathrow Connect'') For Oxford, Bath, Bristol, Penzance, Cardiff, Swansea and the overnight sleeper to Cornwall. *''Euston:'' (''Tube - Circle Line: Euston Square then walk 200m'') For Birmingham (New Street), Manchester, Liverpool, the Lake District, Glasgow and overnight sleepers to Scotland. *''Liverpool Street'' (''Tube - Circle Line'') For Cambridge, Stansted Airport, Norwich and the Essex coast. *''Marylebone:'' (''Tube - Bakerloo line'') For Birmingham (Snow Hill) - slower than the main route from Euston but can be cheaper. *''St Pancras:'' (''Tube - Circle Line'') For Luton Airport, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, high speed services to Kent - and Eurostar services to Paris and Brussels *''King's Cross:'' (''Tube - Circle Line'') For Cambridge, York, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh, and daytime trains to Inverness, Dundee and Aberdeen. *''Victoria'' (''Tube - Circle Line'') For Brighton and Gatwick Airport. If you plan on travelling on the Great Western line to the ''South West of England'' or ''South Wales'' then another option is to take the local U3 bus from the Central Bus Station to [[Drayton|West Drayton]] railway station. The bus takes around 20 minutes to complete this journey when there is no traffic. From there take a local train to Reading railway station in order to connect to other services. The benefit of this route is that you are buying a normal railway ticket, as opposed to one that has a premium attached for a journey starting or ending at Heathrow. For information, time and fares for trains to & from Heathrow Airport check the [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail Enquires] website. See ''[[#Public transport to the rest of the UK|By coach]]'' sub-section for connections via coach services. ====By taxi==== There are many airport transfer services that provide personal transport services to Heathrow Airport. All transport companies that operate transfer services must be licensed with the relevant local authority. Drivers are issued a badge after undergoing various checks and vehicles are issued licenses confirming that they have passed rigorous safety checks and have the correct insurance in place. Drivers and vehicles are licensed as either Hackney Carriages or Private Hire, each one is covered by different regulations. When booking an airport transfer you should always check that the company has a license from the council. This is particularly important when booking over the internet or over the phone. Booking directly with a taxi company rather than with an online booking agency will usually be more cost effective. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|51.464|-0.469|zoom=14|height=|width=600|layer=M}} As it's such a difficult to understand and constantly changing place Heathrow has a significant internal transport system so people can get around. All travel within the airport boundary on local bus and Heathrow Express & Connect trains is free: * ''Terminals 2 & 3'', as well as the ''Central Bus Station'' are all in the ''Central Terminal Area'' and are within walking distance, linked by underground tunnels with travelators. The Central Terminal Area is in the middle of the airport between the runways, Terminal 4 is in the south-eastern corner of the airport, beyond the southern runway and Terminal 5 is in the far west of the airport, between the runways. * To get from the ''Central Terminal Area to Terminal 4'' you can take the free shuttle train (every 15 min journey ~20 min) or tube (free only with Oyster card). * To get from the ''Central Terminal Area to Terminal 5'' you can take the free Heathrow Express train (every 15 min journey ~20 min) or tube (free only with Oyster card). * To transfer ''between Terminal 4 & 5'' there is either buses (#482 or #490) (journey ~20 min) or you can take the train to the Central Terminal Area and change. * If you are ''connecting to another flight airside'' there is a network of free buses that will take you between terminals (if you need to change terminal). It's always good to have a little extra time when transferring from one flight to another, and this is true especially in a place like Heathrow. On a really busy day or during inclement weather your plane may not be allowed to land at its scheduled time, therefore two or three hours is certainly not "too much" time, especially if your next flight departs from another terminal. ==Wait== None of the terminals have a viewing gallery that is accessible from landside, but the '''Heathrow Academy''' on the Northern Perimeter Road has a viewing deck which gives good views of the northern runway (27R/9L). It is adjacent to the Renaissance Hotel, and the buses within the airport campus (numbers 105, 111, 140 and 235) stop at the deck. Hatton Cross tube station is also a good spot for viewing the end of the runways, depending on what time of day the aircraft are landing or departing. ==Eat and Drink== There are restaurants and fast food outlets in the departure areas of all five terminals, though, like most airports, the food can be overpriced. ===Terminal 3=== ====Budget==== *'''Boots''', 06:00-22:00, sell a limited range of pre-packed sandwiches, salads and bottled drinks at a very good price. Located in departures, both before and after security, and in the arrivals hall. *'''Costa''', 24 hours, serves fresh coffee, tea, hot drinks, sandwiches and pastries. Located in departures, before security. *'''O'Neills''', 06:00 until last flight. An Irish bar, which sells a range of reasonably priced pub meals with your pint of Guinness. Located after security. *'''AMT Coffee''', 24 hours. A coffee shop which also serves a range of snacks. Located in the arrivals hall. ====Mid-range==== *'''Marks & Spencer Simply Food''', 06:00 - 22:00, sell a large range of pre-packed, sandwiches, salads, cakes pastries and bottled drinks. Not cheap, but good quality and value, after all - it's not just food! Located in the arrivals hall. *'''Garfunkel's''', 06:00 - 23:00, serves a range of British and American food including decent breakfasts. Located in departures, before security. *'''Eat.''', 05:00 - 21:00, serve fresh, simple, seasonal sandwiches, soup, salad and cakes, bottled drinks and tea & fresh coffee to eat in or take away. Located after security. ====Splurge==== *'''Brasserie Chez Gérard''', 07:00 until last flight, serves a range French food and drink in a casual atmosphere. Located after security. *'''Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar''', 07:00 - 21:00, serves caviar, smoked salmon and seafood. Located after security. ===Terminal 4=== ====Budget==== *'''Boots''', 06:00 - 22:00, sell a limited range of pre-packed sandwiches, salads and bottled drinks at a very good price. Located in departures, both before and after security. *'''Costa''', 05:30 until last flight, serves fresh coffee, tea, hot drinks, sandwiches and pastries. Located after security. *'''AMT Coffee''', 07:00 - 22:00. A coffee shop which also serves a range of snacks. Located both before and after security. * {{eat | name=Wetherspoons | alt= | url=http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Located before security | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 06:00 until last flight| price= | lastedit=2015-11-05 | content=Serves a wide range of hot and cold pub food at a fair price (for London) as well as a large selection of beers and other alcoholic drinks. A traditional cooked English breakfast costs around £6 and will keep you going for most of the day. Family friendly. }} * {{eat | name=Pret | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=After security turn left and walk to the gates at the end. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=£2+ | content=British chain of sandwich shops. }} ====Mid-range==== *'''Caffe Nero''', 24 hours, serves fresh coffee, tea, hot drinks and Italian style sandwiches and pastries. Located before security. *'''Garfunkel's''', 06:30 until last flight, serves a range of British and American food including decent breakfasts. Located after security. *'''Est Bar Deli''', 06:30 until last flight. Coffee, cocktails, wines and beer good quality freshly made sandwiches and salads. A good substitute for the lack of an Eat. in T4, and it sells alcohol too. Located after security. ====Splurge==== *'''Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar''', 08:00 - 20:00, serves caviar, smoked salmon and seafood. Located after security. ===Terminal 5=== ====Budget==== Heathrow Airport and British Airways are trying to give their new terminal a feeling of quality so you won't find any of your regular, cheap high-street fast food joints in T5. There are a few places where you can grab a bite to eat without breaking the bank though: *'''Boots''', 06:00 until last flight, sell a limited range of pre-packed sandwiches, salads and bottled drinks at a very good price. Located in departures, both before and after security. *'''Costa''', 24 hours, serves fresh coffee, tea, hot drinks, sandwiches and pastries. Located in the middle of the arrivals concourse. *'''Wetherspoons''', 05:30 until last departure, serves a wide range of hot and cold pub food at a fair price (for London) as well as a large selection of beers and other alcoholic drinks. A traditional cooked English breakfast costs around £6 and will keep you going for most of the day. Family friendly. Located after security in T5 and T5B. ====Mid-range==== *'''Caffe Nero''', 05:30 until last flight, serves fresh coffee, tea, hot drinks and Italian style sandwiches and pastries. Located on the departures level in the north of the check-in area. Has great views of the northern runway. *'''Marks & Spencer Simply Food''', 05:30 until last flight, sell a large range of pre-packed, sandwiches, salads, cakes pastries and bottled drinks. Not cheap, but good quality and value, after all - it's not just food! Located on the arrivals concourse. *'''Giraffe''', 05:30 until last flight, an alternative restaurant with a very up beat atmosphere and style. Serves food from around the world, including cooked breakfasts, curry dishes, pizza, sandwiches, fish and chips, salads, burgers, grilled steak and everything else they've got. Prices aren't too expensive. Located after security. *'''Eat.''', 05:30 until last flight, serve fresh, simple, seasonal sandwiches, soup, salad and cakes, bottled drinks and tea & fresh coffee to eat in or take away. Located after security. ====Splurge==== *'''Gordon Ramsay Plane Food''', 05:30 until last flight. An airport restaurant from the 3 michelin star celebrity chef based on the Boxwood Cafe. Breakfast menu is available until 11:00. Serves a range of fine food tailored toward to needs of airport customers, example dishes include "Foie gras and chicken liver parfait, celeriac remoulade, toasted country bread" as a starter, "Escalope of veal, lemon, capers and a nut brown butter" main and "Valhrona chocolate fondue with banana, marshmallows and waffle" desert. Casual dress code. Not cheap. Located on the south side of the terminal after security. *'''Huxleys''', 05:30 until last flight, serves great traditional British food and drink, including afternoon tea. Located after security. *'''Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar''', 05:30 until last flight, serves caviar, smoked salmon and seafood. Located in T5 and T5B, after security. ==Buy== [[File:Harrods Heathrow.JPG|thumbnail|Harrods at Heathrow.]] Amongst its other attributes as an excellent orienteering course and exercise facility, Heathrow is also something of a haven for shoppers with branches of shops from the British high-street and beyond, including the London icons Harrods and Hamleys. ==Connect== ===Internet access=== The entire airport is covered by a Boingo Wireless network. Prices are as normal for any Boingo hotspot (currently a fairly steep £9.95 per day, £5.95 per hour or £14.95 per month). Most airline lounges will offer free wifi and this does sometimes leak out into areas just outside the lounge. BA's BT Openzone provided free hotspot used to be a prime example of this however the airline began applying a password which changes monthly in 2010. If you have a BT Openzone account however you can still make use of the wifi with your account. ==Cope== Showers are available to travellers in both Terminals 3 and 4. Multi-faith prayers rooms exist in each Heathrow terminal and the airport has its own Christian, interdenominational chapel located landside. ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Beaumont Estate | alt = | url=http://www.beaumont-estate-windsor.co.uk/ | email=beaumont@principal-hayley.com | address=Burfield Road | lat=51.450267 | long=-0.573086 | directions = | phone= +44 1793 819000 | tollfree = | fax= +44 1753 640100 | hours= | price=£84.00+ | checkin=3pm | checkout=11am | content=6 miles from the Heathrow Airport. It originated as a family home from the 14th century, and is made up of several buildings - including an old school house and an iconic white mansion – featuring ornate architecture like grand white exterior pillars, barrel-vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows. It provides 2 on-site restaurants and bars, a gym and pool. }} *{{sleep | name=Crowne Plaza London Heathrow | url=http://www.cpheathrowairporthotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=Stockley Rd, West Drayton | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 871 942 9140 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The hotel near Heathrow Airport has a number of facilities including a restaurant, bar and health club. }} *{{sleep | name=Holiday Inn London Heathrow | url=http://www.hilondonheathrowm4j4hotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=Sipson Road, West Drayton | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 871 942 9095 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Near to both London Heathrow Airport and the M4. It also provides airport parking and business facilities. }} *{{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Slough-Windor | url=http://www.holidayinn-slough.co.uk/ | email= | address=Church St, Chalvey SL1 2NH | lat= | long= | directions=M4 to Jct6. A335 signed Slough (centre), 1st roundabout take 3rd exit which is Church St: 10&nbsp;mi (16&nbsp;km) | phone=+44 1753 551551 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Long stay parking. 3 Star Hotel for airport stopovers, hotel conferences near London or visiting Legoland and Windsor Castle. }} *{{sleep | name=Park Inn Hotel Heathrow | url=http://www.parkinn.co.uk/airporthotel-heathrow/ | email=info.heathrow@rezidorparkinn.com | address=Bath Rd, Middlesex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 20 8759-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel with 895 rooms with a shuttle service to Heathrow Airport. }} *{{sleep | name=Yotel | url=http://www.yotel.com/ | email= | address=Heathrow Airport, Arrivals Mezzanine Landside, Terminal 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Booking by the hour for a minimum of 4 hr. }} ==Nearby== * '''[[London]]''' is the obvious destination for the traveller trapped in Heathrow. With hundreds of years of history and a cosmopolitan and exhilarating culture, one can never be bored in the Metropolis! {{isPartOf|London}} {{guideairport}} [[WikiPedia:London Heathrow Airport]] {{geo|51.4775|-0.461389}} [[commons:London Heathrow Airport]] 729xbz1igxaxklfuxalbkgy3acw0nzg 0 14410 2449159 2372001 2013-10-22T06:04:24Z Seligne 102353 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Heho''' is a city in Shan State, [[Eastern Myanmar]]. ==Get in== Heho is most known because it has an international airport with connections to Yangon, Mandalay, and other domestic airports. From there, most people take a tour bus, taxi or pickup to get to Inle Lake. Directly outside the airport, taxi drivers will charge anything between 15,000-30,000 kyat (Sep 2010) for the 45 minute ride to Inle. Private cars will do it for 10,000 kyat if you have good negotiating skills. Taking a bus or pickup, you have to walk to the main road outside the airport. This is a 2 km walk to the right when exiting the airport. ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Go next== [[WikiPedia:Heho]] {{geo|20.723333|96.771111}} {{IsPartOf|Eastern Myanmar}} {{outlinecity}} 0ni0jd22txqvkybsdlvqfq94hknr0bd 0 14819 2954764 2867151 2016-03-10T01:26:27Z Wrh2 229 /* Go next */added geo tag from wikidata using [[Project:AWB|AWB]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Caribbean default banner.jpg|pgname=Holguin}} '''Holguin''' is in [[Cuba]]. ==Regions== ==Cities== *[[Holguín]] *[[Banes]] *[[Birán]] *[[Moa]] ==Other destinations== * {{listing | name=Parque Nacional Cayo Saetia | alt= | url=http://www.cayosaetia.org | email= | address= | lat=20.5407826 | long=-75.391148 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-01 | content=Cayo Saetia is an island that was formed artificially when the Entrecascos peninsula was cut for a channel that's about 100m wide and unites the bays of Levisa and Cabonico. Cayo Saetia conserves its wild environment in an almost virgin state (including beaches and a peaceful lagoon) that offers the unique opportunity to carry out safaris among the forest under a conception of Natural Park. }} ==Understand== ==Talk== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ===Itineraries=== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{outlineregion}} {{isPartOf|Eastern Cuba}} [[Wikipedia:Holguín Province]] {{geo|20.6400|-74.9175}} plti8kb3ac4lej1qlretbkp0z61fow8 0 14913 2953531 2953526 2016-03-08T05:06:12Z Freayd 648565 /* Sleep */ Updated listing for Bradbury Jockey Club Youth Hostel wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} [[Image:10KBuddhas Monastery.JPG|thumb|240px|10,000 Buddhas Monastery, Sha Tin]] The '''New Territories''' (新界) of [[Hong Kong]] were leased by China to the British in 1898. Often ignored by travellers who have little time to spare, offer a diverse landscape that takes time to get to know. Mountainous country parks overlook New Towns that have a clinical form of modernity that has attracted many to move here from mainland China. Public transport and taxis make this area surprisingly accessible if you dare to get out and explore this offbeat place. You won't find many idyllic villages, but once you get over the stray dogs and the ramshackle buildings you will doubtlessly find something that will surprise and cause you to reach for your camera. ==Get in== ===By train=== The MTR has absorbed the old Kowloon Canton Railway (KCR) to form a larger network that links the New Territories with Kowloon. Confusingly, you may find some local people still referring to the railways in the New Territories as the KCR. The '''East Rail Line''' from Hung Hom connects to '''Sheung Shui''', '''Fanling''', '''Tai Po''' and '''Sha Tin''' on its way to the border with [[Shenzhen]] at Lo Wu. The '''Ma On Shan Line''' branches out at Tai Wai and is convenient for heading out east towards the Sai Kung peninsula. The '''West Rail Line''' from Mei Foo or Nam Cheong is the choice if you want to go to '''Tsuen Wan''', '''Kam Tin''', '''Long Ping''', '''Yuen Long''', '''Tin Shui Wai''' or '''Tuen Mun'''. The '''Light Rail''' network in the west region of New Territories might be a good transportation means if you intend to travel through some of the areas in between '''Yuen Long''', '''Tin Shui Wai''' or '''Tuen Mun'''. There are several interchange stations with the West Rail line along the network and there is a fare discount when you are interchanging from the West Rail line to the Light Rail, or vice versa, if you are using the Octopus card. ===By bus=== '''[http://www.kmb.hk/ Kowloon Motor Bus]''' operates a large number of bus routes to the New Territories. Many routes depart from Kowloon to the New Territories. * To '''Tuen Mun''': 52X, 53, 57M, 58M, 58X, 59M, 59X, 60M, 60X, 61M, 61X, 62X, 66, 66M, 66X, 67M, 67X, 258D, 259D, 260X, 261, 263, 263M, 960, 961, 962 * To '''Tai Po''': 72, 72X, 73X, 74A, 74X, 75X, 271, 307 (from Central, Hong Kong). * From '''the airport''': E41, E42, E33, E34, A41, A41P, A43 Bus 64K from Tai Po to Yuen Long provides a convenient (if rather slow) shortcut across the Territories, passing some attractions including the Wishing Tree and the walled village of Kat Hing Wai along the way. * To '''Sai Kung''': take the MTR to Diamond Hill station, leave the MTR and follow signs to the bus station that is located at ground level above the station. Take bus 92 to Sai Kung and allow 45 minutes for the journey. * MTR also operates several local bus routes within '''Tuen Mun''', '''Yuen Long''' and '''Tai Po''', which mostly contain intermediate bus stop or terminus in some major railway stations, providing a connection service from some residential area and villages with town centres. ===By bike=== Whilst cycling on Hong Kong Island or Kowloon may be suicidal due to the hostile traffic conditions, things are much easier in the New Territories. Quiet countryside roads, mountain-bike trails and segregated cycle paths alongside busy roads make for pleasant cycling for people of all abilities. Bike rental is available from many locations including Sha Tin, Tai Po Market and Yuen Long, to name a few. Rental fees are approx $30-60 per day for a standard 21-speed commuter bike, or up to $150 a day for a top-end road or mountain bike. It's advisable to keep a good supply of water if you plan on cycling away form the urban areas, as high temperatures and hilly terrain can cause rapid dehydration. Once away from the new towns, there won't be a 7-Eleven in sight. Although small local convenience shops, called '''士多''' (translated from the English word "'''store'''") are common in some villages, especially along famous cycling routes (usually they would have a soft-drink logo advertisement printed next to their name of the shop billboard), their opening times might be unpredictable for tourists. ==See== [[Image:NE_New_Territories.JPG|thumb|Nam Cheung Country Trail in the Pat Sin Leng Country Park, North East New Territories]] The main attractions of the New Territories are about experiencing rural life in Hong Kong life, as opposed to the urban energy of Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon peninsula. Although Hong Kong island has some attractive country parks they are eclipsed by those in the more remote areas of the New Territories. The New Towns are of limited interest to many tourists but the most engaging settlement in the New Territories is '''Sai Kung''' which has a number of restaurants and bars that will appeal to visitors because of its slower pace of life. Sai Kung also acts as a gateway into some of the best countryside you are likely to find in Hong Kong. ===Landmarks=== * '''Red House''', near Tuen Mun Public Riding School (''Light Rail Butterfly station''). This is a memorial building to Dr. Sun Yat-sen. The house and the farm was where Dr. Sun Yat-sen planned to overthrow the Qing dynasty. It is named after its appearance, red bricks with plastering in red. The two-storey house is a combination of Chinese and Western architecture. Adjacent to the house is a garden commemorating Dr. Sun Yat Sen and is one of a few places in Hong Kong where the Flag of the Republic of China is flown freely. * {{see | name=Ping Shan Heritage Trail | url= | email= | address=Tin Shui Wai | lat=22.44513 | long=114.00760 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a kilometre long trail enabling you to take in the most important buildings in this historical area, including the ancient pagoda of Tsui Shing Lau, the Tang Ancestral Hall and the Kun Ting Study Hall. }} * {{see | name=Tsang Tai Uk | alt=曾大屋; lit. Big House of the Tsangs | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.375716 | long=114.1890671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Fu Shin Street Traditional Bazaar | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.44881 | long=114.16473 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nature=== [[File:Wetland TSW.jpg|thumb|Wetland Park in Tin Shui Wai. Despite it's outdoor wetland, its indoor exhibition is the living place of some interesting animal species]] * {{do | name=Maclehose Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.41536 | long=114.37211 | directions=mini bus from Mong Kok to Sai Kung (~15HKD, ~30min) and bus/taxi to stage I or taxi to stage II (~100HKD, ~25min; board w/ fares table). At end of stage II, you can take bus routes 94 or 96R back to Sai Kung (6HKD, ~20min) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Stage I is ~3 hours, stage II ~6 hours of walking for a total of 10 stages and 100km. Parts are sealed/concrete road, other parts dirt/rock. if you hike late, take a light as public lights are sparse. Altitude is between 0 and 300m (Sai Wan Shan). Camping sites are available. }} * The '''Sai Kung Peninsula''' is also a worthwhile place to visit. Its mountainous terrain and spectacular coastal scenery make this a special place. If you like challenging routes, try going to Sharp Peak (Nam She Tsim in Cantonese). Sharp Peak is famous for its steep slope with a height of more than 400m. The view from the top is fantastic. For a more relaxed route, try to walk along Section 2 of Maclehose Trail. * {{see | name=Hong Kong Wetland Park | alt= | url=http://www.wetlandpark.com/en/index.asp | email= | address= | lat=22.4697 | long=114.0084 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Is a relaxing park set amidst an ecological mitigation area. One can stroll along a network of board walks built over the marshy area and watch birds from a tower. The park also features a large visitors centre/museum. The museum has many interactive exhibits ideal for children, as well as some live animal habitats. To visit, take MTR West Rail to Tin Shui Wai Station, then the #705 light rail to Wetland Park. The park is pushchair and wheelchair friendly. }} * '''Yan Chau Tong Marine Park'''. * A few '''traditional abandoned villages''' are connected with hiking trails in the territory. North East New Territories is a famous hiking hot spot for the locals. ===Museums=== * {{see | name=Hong Kong Heritage Museum | alt= | url=http://www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk/ | email= | address=1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin | lat=22.37718 | long=114.18560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=For those with a serious interest in Chinese culture, this might appeal to you as one of Hong Kong's best museums. Modern, informative and attractively presented, this museum houses several permanent exhibitions of life in the New Territories, Cantonese opera, and Chinese art, as well as temporary exhibitions of a high calibre. Admission $10, open 10AM to 6PM daily except Tuesday and some public holidays. }} * {{see | name=Hong Kong Railway Museum | url=http://www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk/eng/museums/railway.aspx | email=hkrm@lcsd.gov.hk | address=13 Shung Tak Street, Tai Po Market, Tai Po | lat=22.44808 | long=114.16402 | directions= | phone=+852 2653 3455 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An open-air museum converted from the old Tai Po Railway Station. Open from 10AM-6PM on Monday and Wednesday-Sunday. Closing is 1 hour earlier (5PM) on Christmas Eve and Lunar New Year's Eve. Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays) and first two days of Lunar New Year. Admission is free. }} * {{see | name=The Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | alt= | url=http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/ics/amm/ | email=artmuseum@cuhk.edu.hk | address=Art Museum, Institute of Chinese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin | lat=22.41921 | long=114.20612 | directions= | phone=+852 3943 7416 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10AM-5PM. Sunday and public holidays from 1:00-5PM. Closed Thursday (except public holidays), New Year, Lunar New Year, Easter, and Christmas holidays. Admission is free. }} ===Temples=== [[Image:10KBuddhas_Peekaboo.JPG|thumb|Arhats in the bushes at 10,000 Buddhas Monastery]] * '''Castle Peak Monastery''', (''near Light Rail Tsing Shan Tsuen station'') is classed as a Grade I historic building that has been standing for more than 1000 years. These historic monuments have stood through the ages in a tranquil woodland area. The striking and picturesque surroundings create an enjoyable view, as well as a solemn ambiance. Upon entering the monastery, you will notice the words "香海名山" (Fragrant Sea and Prestigious Mountain) engraved on the portico. The Tsing Shan Temple is among the three oldest temples in Hong Kong. Inside the temple, there is a main worship hall. Walking up the stairs leading to the hall, you will see "一切有情、同登覺地" (which means Everything on Earth Has Ties and Reaches Nirvana Together). The peaceful environment of this Buddhist temple offers an abiding sense of harmony. * '''10,000 Buddhas Monastery''' (萬佛寺), off Sheung Wo Che St, Sha Tin (''MTR Sha Tin exit B, down the left ramp, left to Pai Tau St, right to Sheung Wo Che St''). This rather garish but enjoyable modern temple dating from the 1950s in fact contains no less than 12,800 Buddhas lining the walls of the main hall. There's also a nine-story pagoda and some smaller temples above the main complex. Half the fun is getting there, the 500-metre path that climbs up the hill is lined with life-sized golden plastic statues of Buddhas in poses ranging from serene to outrageous. Free admission, but donations welcome. * '''Miu Fat Buddhist Monastery''' ('' next to Lam Tei Light Rail Station''). This is a temple built in 1960 and is one of the best monasteries for visitors to enjoy. * '''Ching Chung Koon''' ('' next to Ching Chung Light Rail Station''). A traditional Taoist temple. Many people go to here to worship the gods. * '''Kat Hing Wai''', Kam Tin Rd (''near MTR Kam Sheung''). Of more historical than practical interest, this tiny walled village was one of the first settlements of the Tang clan, who arrived in Hong Kong in the 12th century and have dominated much of the area ever since. The village today, however, has lots of nondescript modern low-rise concrete housing blocks crammed behind a crumbling gray brick wall. $1 donation requested, and if you see the old Hakka women lounging near the sole entrance, expect to pay $10 or so if you want to take their picture. * {{see | name=Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree | alt= | url=http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/touring/hkiidistricts/ta_dist_taip6.jhtml | email= | address= | lat=22.45623 | long=114.14276 | directions=Near Tai Po. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Wishing Tree is an old tree. Traditionally, it is believed that it will bring good luck and fortune. Nowadays, it is a tourist spot for both Westerners and locals. Simply go to Tai Po Market Railway Station and take the green minibus route 25K, or bus 64K to get to the Wishing Tree. Alternatively, you are advised to take a green taxi from Tai Wo Railway Station if you have 4 or 5 people travelling together. }} * '''Man Mo Temple''', Tai Po Market. A temple built in the 1890s. It is regarded by many as a must-see tourist destination in Hong Kong. Get off the train at either Tai Po Market Station, or Tai Wo Station and follow the signs to get there on foot. * {{see | name=Tsui Shing Lau | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.26379 | long=114.24782 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Tang Ancestral Hall | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.44504 | long=114.00828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Kun Ting Study Hall | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.44430 | long=114.00748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Che Kung Temple | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.37480 | long=114.18610 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Local life=== [[Image:KatHingWai WalledVillage.JPG|thumb|Kat Hing Wai walled village]] To learn about the living environment of Hong Kong's ordinary people, the best way is to have a half-day trip to a public housing estate. A public housing estate is a small community, where you can find residential flats in high-rise storeys as well as commercial complex and cultural facilities. Start the trip in the morning by "Yum Cha" in a Chinese restaurant or food stall in an estate, then visit the commercial centre and the fresh food market. See the life of school children in the afternoon on the lunch break, and visit the community hall and the library to experience Hong Kong life. * ''Siu Hong Court'' is right next to Siu Hong MTR Station. In the middle of the court, you can find a fortune which is a ball shape. The lower part represent the bowl and the upper part is the rice. It represent that every people can have a good life after living here. * ''Tsz Tin Village'' right next to Siu Hong Court. A traditional Hong Kong village. * ''Wan Tau Tong Estate'' is a 5-minute walk from Tai Po Market MTR Station. * ''Kwong Fuk Estate'' can be reached by taking the free MTR feeder bus K18 from Tai Po Market MTR Station. * ''Cheung Wah Estate'' can be reached on foot after arriving Fanling MTR Station. * ''Choi Yuen Estate'' is adjacent to Sheung Shui MTR Station. ==Do== The New Territories offer a wealth of hiking and sports opportunities as well as one favoured Hong Kong pastime, '''horse racing'''. ===Horse racing=== * '''[http://www.hkjc.com/english/come_racing/mezza_one.htm Sha Tin Racecourse]''', Sha Tin Racecourse near Sha Tin (''special services to MTR Racecourse on race days'')[http://www.hongkongjockeyclub.com]. Participate in the most popular sport in Hong Kong at games held most Saturday afternoons from September to June. Regular stand seats $10, but a special package rate ''[http://www.hkjc.com/english/come_racing/tours.htm Special package]'' available to overseas tourists only allows box access for $50. ===Outdoor sports=== * {{do | name=Tai Po Waterfront Park | alt= | url=http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/parks/tpwp/en/index.php | email= | address= | lat=22.4504 | long=114.1799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Tai Po Waterfront Park is the largest park in Tai Po District. The Park provides a wide range of facilities including a 1.2 long promenade, rest-gardens, sitting-out areas, a jogging trail with fitness stations, a cycling track and a 600-seat amphitheatre. There is also a 32.4-metre-high Lookout Tower in the Park. After visiting the tower, visitors may move on to the Insect House nearby. Take a green taxi instead of bus if you have 4 or 5 people travelling together from Tai Po Market Railway Station. }} * {{do | name=Tai Mei Tuk | alt= | url=http://parks.afcd.gov.hk/newparks/eng/country/cps/cp_pslpc.htm | email= | address= | lat=22.47320 | long=114.23325 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tai Mei Tuk is famous for the natural view of ''Pat Sin Leng'' and ''Plover Cove Reservoir'', the largest reservoir in Hong Kong. You can also make use of the free barbecue site in Tai Mei Tuk and the adjoining country park. Get off from Tai Po Market Railway Station and take bus 75K or green minibus 20C. }} * {{do | name=Kam Shan Country Park | alt= | url=http://parks.afcd.gov.hk/newparks/eng/country/cps/cp_lrks.htm | email= | address= | lat=22.35349 | long=114.14689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kam Shan Country Park, also known as ''Monkey Hill'', is famous for the wild monkeys. It is at the north of Kowloon, can can be easily accessed by taking the KMB route 72, 81 or 86B from Kowloon or New Territories. A free barbecue site is available in the country park. }} * '''Tuen Mun''' (屯門), Tuen Mun MTR (''West Rail Line''). At the far western tip of the New Territories, Tuen Mun has the popular Golden Beach (actually an artificial beach, with sand imported from [[Hainan]]) and the Tuen Mun Kau Hui market. ==Buy== * '''Tuen Mun Town Plaza''' in Tuen Mun is a huge shopping complex which sells mid-range and valuable good of all types. Well worth a visit and you can enjoy it on weekends. Located just a five minute walk from Tuen Mun MTR station. It's also connected with another two Light rail stations. * '''New Town Plaza''' in Sha Tin is a huge shopping complex which sells mid-range goods of all types. Well worth a visit but it will be crowded on weekends. Accessible through the MTR, change at Kowloon Tong station if travelling from Hong Kong island. It also connects with a few nearby but smaller shopping malls via the footbridge networks. * {{buy | name=Tai Po Megamall | alt= | url=http://www.taipomegamall.shkp.com.hk/e_taipo/ | email= | address= | lat=22.45159 | long=114.16977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tai Po. A group of shopping malls in the district. It is less crowded than New Town Plaza. Easily accessible by MTR and KMB buses. Take bus K12 from Tai Po Market Railway Station. It can also be reached by the buses which terminates at Tai Po Central. }} * '''Uptown Plaza''' next to Tai Po Market Railway Station is a regional shopping centre in Tai Po. * '''Tai Wo Shopping Mall''' next to Tai Wo Station is a typical shopping centre in a public housing estate. Do not expect a variety choice of shops are available, but goods are at reasonable price because the customers are targeted on local people. * '''Hang Heung''' (恒香), located in Yuen Long (元朗) at 64-66 Castle Peak Road, is arguably Hong Kong's most famous Chinese bakery and famous among ethnic Chinese worldwide for its Sweetheart cakes (老婆餅). Other products include egg rolls (蛋卷) and almond biscuits (杏仁餅). To get there, take the Light Rail from the Yuen Long MTR station and alight at Tai Tong Road (大棠道) station. ==Eat== Compared with restaurants in Kowloon or Hong Kong Island, the New Territories offers a good range of local dishes, but at a cheaper price. The restaurants recommended here are unlikely to have English menus and the staff are probably not able to speak very good English or Mandarin. If the place is busy, the staff will not have time to help you. ===Budget=== In the New Territories, there are many places suitable for budget diners with surplus options of cuisine. * '''Wo Sang''' next to Kei Lun Light rail station in Tuen Mun. It is famous for its traditional Hong Kong dishes. You can sit next to the kitchen and watch how they cook the fried dishes. The roast goose there is also famous. * '''Learn Hop 兩合特色餐廳''' next to the Siu Hong MTR station. Located inside the Siu Hong Commercial Complex. It is famous for its choice of Guangdong, wonton and dumpling noodles. Also serves Zha jiang mian. * {{eat | name=Tai Po Hui Market | alt= | url=http://www.fehd.gov.hk/events/new_tidy_market/index_new_tidy.html | email= | address= | lat=22.44611 | long=114.16708 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A modern complex of small stalls. The must-try items are ''fried pork chop noodles'' and ''fish ball noodles''. Also, for as little as $10 a dish, you can choose from a variety of culinary styles, including local favourites and dishes from Shanghai, Japan and south Asia. Tai Po Hui Market cooked food centre is located near Tai Po Market MTR Station. }} * '''Chan Kun Kee''' in Wo Che Estate, Sha Tin. A typical ''Dai Pai Dong'' in Hong Kong providing a variety of Cantonese dishes. Get off at Sha Tin Railway Station and take a taxi to Wo Che Estate. * '''Cheung Wah Estate Cooked Food Centre''' near Fanling MTR Station. It is a cooked food centre located in a public housing estate. Dishes start at $10 up. * '''Pai Tau Restaurant''', Pai Tau Rd, Sha Tin. This little eatery in a stretch of old shophouses near MTR Sha Tin offers basic Cantonese fare with lunch sets for around $25. No English menu, but the staff are happy to assist. * The mall adjacent to the Tsuen Wan MTR station has many cheap little restaurants and the blocks surrounding it have lots of small bakeries. There are worse ways to spend an early morning than wandering around, inhaling the scent of the neighbourhood and snacking on wonderfully flavoured buns and confections from these establishments. ===Mid-range=== [[Image:SaiKung SeafoodTanks.JPG|thumb|If it swims, you can eat it in Sai Kung]] If you're looking for an evening out whilst touring in the New Territories, head for '''Sai Kung''' (西貢) where you will find a good range of visitor-friendly pubs and restaurants. Sai Kung is rightly famous for its seafood restaurants along the quayside, where you can pick your dinner from an aquarium and have it served any way you like. However, if downing a bucket of bottled beers whilst munching on a plate of crustaceans is not your thing, there is also a fairly good selection of eateries and watering holes to be found in the town centre. Prices here can be reasonable and the cuisine ranges from local to western. Various well-known burger and coffee shops have also found their way to this otherwise secluded part of Hong Kong. The fastest way to Sai Kung by public transport is to take the MTR to Choi Hung and transfer to minibus 1M (every 5 min) for a straight hop across the mountains. There are public KMB buses from Sha Tin (route 299x) and Wu Kai Sha (route 99) as well, but they take the long way around and spend the better part of an hour in the process. An urban taxi from Central, on Hong Kong island, will cost just under $200 (including tunnel fees). * {{eat | name=Fu Ah Seafood Restaurant | alt=富雅海鮮酒家 | url= | email= | address=G/F 27, Hoi Pong St, Sai Kung | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 27920069 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The second-to-last in Sai Kung's seafood restaurant alley, this unassuming joint does good set meals for $150/person, with reasonably priced beer and no surprises in the bill. }} * {{eat | name=Dragon Inn Seafood Restaurant | alt=容龍海鮮酒家 | url= | email= | address=19.5 Miles, Castle Peak Road, Tuen Mun | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 24506366 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= is a famous seafood restaurant in Tuen Mun. The price is more valuable than Sai Kung and you can go to the Sam Shing market to choose your seafood which would provide more variation. It is ranked one of the best seafood restaurant in Hong Kong. }} * {{eat | name=Shanghai Po Po | alt=上海婆婆 | url= | email= | address=Shop 3207, Phase 1, Tuen Mun Town Plaza, 3 Tuen Lung Street, Tuen Mun | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 2618 3708 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= One of the best chain restaurant to eat the Shanghainese food. It serve in a big dishes with a valuable price. It's famous for its dan dan noddles and hot and sour soup. }} * '''Lung Wah Hotel''' is famous for roasted pigeons. It is easily accessible by Sha Tin MTR station. Walk in the direction of IKEA and along the path next to the railway line for around 10 minutes to get there. * '''Sham Tseng Yue Kee Roast Goose Restaurant''' is renowned for its roast goose. You can get there by red minibus from Jordan or Tuen Mun, or regular KMB bus. * '''ASRA Indian Restaurant''', Shop 15&19, 1/F Shatin Galleria, Shan Mei St, Fotan. This is a famous Indian restaurant in Shatin, they serves authentic Indian kebabs and curries. Affordable lunch sets and tasty dinner choices available with free parking. Near Fotan Station, exit B. ==Drink== In addition to Sai Kung's watering holes (see above), in '''Tai Po Market''' there are a number of pubs and country clubs along Kwong Fuk Road and the adjacent Luk Heung Lane, Tung Cheong Street. While lacking the glamour of Hong Kong Island's Central district, the area offers more reasonable prices and a friendlier, more local feel. It is about a 5-minute walk from Tai Po Market MTR Station. Overnight transport is readily available on Kwong Fuk Road to take you back to downtown Kowloon and Hong Kong island. ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Bradbury Jockey Club Youth Hostel | alt=白普理賽馬會青年旅舍 | url=http://www.yha.org.hk/eng/hostel.php?action_type=detail&hostel_id=2&channel=hostels-overview | email= | address=Tai Mei Tuk, Tai Po | lat=22.46883 | long=114.23351 | directions= | phone=+852 2662 5123 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm: $110-170 (with HI membership) | content=A youth hostel in Tai Po. Lots of boating, walking and cycling opportunities nearby and right by the scenic Plover Cove Reservoir. }} * {{sleep | name=Ascension House | alt=昇天屋 | url=http://www.ascensionhousehk.com/ | email=ascensionhousehk@gmail.com | address=33 Tao Fong Shan Rd, Sha Tin | lat=22.38355 | long=114.18452 | directions= | phone=+852 2691 4196 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm: $180, Double: $350 | content=A hostel run by a Christian group near Shatin. Located in the “jungle” on a mountain in the New Territories, they provide three meals a day including laundry, and have friendly, amiable staff on site. }} ===Mid Range=== * {{sleep | name=Panda Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.pandahotel.com.hk/ | email= | address=3 Tsuen Wah Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Tsuen Wan. With over 1,026-rooms, you're sure to find one that takes your fancy. Keep in shape by working out at the gym, or take a dip in their huge outdoor pool. }} * {{sleep | name=Royal View Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.royalview.com.hk/ | email= | address=353 Castle Peak Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Tsuen Wan. Uniquely situated amongst between the Ting Kau and Lido beaches, all 691 rooms give a superb view of the sea. Furnished in a modern design, all rooms feature a kitchen and are fitted out in the latest accessories. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Harbour Plaza Resort City | alt= | url=http://www.harbour-plaza.com/hprc | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Tin Shui Wai. Accessible through Tin Shui Wai MTR Station Exit E2 (Ginza). Has rooms and serviced suites, most of which overlook the Tin Shui Wai Central Park. }} * {{sleep | name=Hyatt Regency Sha Tin | alt=沙田凱悅酒店 | url=http://www.hongkong.shatin.hyatt.com/ | email=hongkong.shatin@hyatt.com | address=18 Chak Cheung Street, Sha Tin | lat= | long= | directions=next to University MTR Exit B | phone=+852 3723 1234 | tollfree= | fax=+852 3723 1235 | hours= | price=$1000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Opened in 2009, this is the first Western-branded hotel in the New Territories, and not only is it gorgeous, but costs about a third of the price of an equivalent hotel in Kowloon or the Island. Facilities include spa, heated pool, popular restaurant, apartments for long stays. The downside is the location: it's not even in central Sha Tin, but two stops out by MTR, at least 20 min from the city and with virtually no amenities in the vicinity. Convenient for the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Hong Kong Science Park though. }} * {{sleep | name=Regal Riverside | alt= | url=http://www.regalriverside.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Tai Chung Kiu Road Shatin. Four star hotel overlooking the stunning Shing Mun River. The hotel offers a range of facilities and services including airport transfers, jacuzzis and car rental services for convenience and comfort. }} ==Connect== ===Postal service=== * '''[http://www.hongkongpost.com Hongkong Post]'''. Has an [http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/locations/po_locations/po_nt.htm extensive network] of post offices in the New Territories. Some post offices also have a philatelic section and you can purchase Hong Kong stamps and other postal souvenirs there. ===Internet access=== * '''[http://www.hkpl.gov.hk Public libraries]''' provide free access to the Internet. There is at least one library in every district. * '''[http://www.had.gov.hk/en/public_services/promote_wider_use_of_it_in_the_community/points.htm Community Halls]''' also provide cyber stations to users free of charge. {{geo|22.397|114.161}} {{guidedistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Hong Kong}} [[Commons:Category:New Territories]] [[Wikipedia:New Territories]] 1k6djwy8bc1lk4506bbq0o0axfcwswb 0 15056 2879783 2879717 2015-10-26T18:45:50Z WOSlinker 113846 /* Drink */ tidy listings wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Clear Lake''' is a district of [[Houston]]. ==Understand== Clear Lake lies to the southeast of downtown, towards Galveston. The Clear Lake area includes the communities of Clear Lake City, Clear Lake Shores, El Lago, Kemah, League City, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, Taylor Lake Village, and Webster. A large sheltered bay and the area around it is a local recreation center. The area is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center, a growing medical center, and seafood vendors. The area's boating opportunities are considered second only to those of Miami. Fishing, swimming, hiking, and history are also popular activities in the area. ==Get in== ==See== * {{see | name=Space Center Houston | url=http://www.spacecenter.org/ | email= | address=1601 NASA Road 1, Webster | lat=29.551975 | long=-95.098386 | directions=I-45 to NASA Parkway Eastbound via bypass, left turn at light into parking area. U-turn at Saturn Lane if passed. Left turn on Saturn Lane and right into Johnson Space Center for employees and official visitors only. | phone=+1 281-244-2100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer hours: June 10AM-7PM, July 9AM-7PM, August 10AM-5PM, 10AM-7PM Weekends. Winter hours: Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat-Sun 10AM-6PM. | price=$17.95 Adults, $13.95 Children (4-11), discounts for seniors. Parking $5 | content=Indoor fun space museum with lots of hands-on space-science exhibits and artifacts from the full history of U.S. space exploration. A big hit with kids, but informative for adults. A highlight are the two tram tours of NASA's Johnson Space Center, one of which includes a visit to Mission Control and actual Apollo and Mercury launch vehicles, the other focuses on astronaut training facilities. Discount coupons are found in many local hotel brochures. }} * {{see | name=Armand Bayou Nature Center | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=El Jardin del Mar Beach | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near Seabrook along Todville Road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The beach, referred to by locals as 'The Dean', is located along the shores of Galveston Bay. }} ==Do== ===Sail=== There are several marinas that offer various yachting services. Consider chartering a sailboat for half a day, or looking into a weekend-long sailing certification course. *{{do | name=At the Helm Charters and Sailing School | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 281-334-4101 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{do | name=Captain Kidd Charters | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 281-334-5433 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{do | name=Gateway Charters/Southwest Sailing Ventures | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 281-334-4606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{do | name=Houston Yacht Sales Inc. | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 281-334-1400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{do | name=Lighthouse Charters | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 713-822-0825 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Fish=== The area is renowned for its fishing. Red Drum are a popular hunt, as are croaker, flounder, and trout. *{{do | name=Flipt | url= | email= | address=243 Marina Bay Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 281-334-6506 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Sporting goods, including kayaks and canoes. }} *{{do | name=Marburgers Sporting Goods | url= | email= | address=1400 Bayport Blvd, Seabrook | lat= | long= | directions=north on TX-146, just over the bridge, an orange building on the right side | phone=+1 281-474-3229 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Outfit for hunting or fishing. Knowledgable staff, decent selection. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Baybrook Mall | url= | email= | address=500 Baybrook Mall (IH-45 South at Bay Area Blvd.), Friendswood | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 281-488-4620 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-9PM Mo-Sa, 11AM-7PM Su | price= | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Tokyo Bowl | url= | email= | address=2402 Bay Area Blvd. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 281-480-5311 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$10 | content=Japanese fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Chabuca's | url=http://www.chabucas.com/ | email=reservation@chabucas.com | address=316 NASA-1, Webster | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 281-554-8000 | tollfree= | fax=+1 281-332-5029 | hours= | price= | content=South American style food and buffet, great atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=BJ's Restaurant and Brewery | url=http://www.bjsrestaurants.com/locationdetail.aspx?lcID=24 | email= | address=515 W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster | lat= | long= | directions=I-45 to Bay Area Blvd Eastbound, past 3 lights and on right. | phone=+1 281-316-3037 | tollfree= | fax=+1 281-316-4213 | hours=11AM-midnight M-Th, 11AM-1AM Fr | price=$4/pt | content=A brewpub with several BJ's signature brews (their recipes brewed locally by St. Arnold's Brewery in NW Houston) and a variety of microbrews available. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Molly's Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address=902 Ramada Dr, Houston, TX 77062 | lat= | long= | directions=Just west of El Camino Real on Ramada | phone=+1 281 486-0971 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-26 | content=Neighborhood pub offering games, TVs & drink specials, plus an ample covered patio in relaxed digs. Great tap selection and Wednesdays are Big Ass Beer Nights with $3.75 20oz. schooners of any beer on tap. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Best Western NASA | alt= | url=http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=44378 | email= | address=889 W Bay Area Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 281 338-6000 | tollfree= | fax=+1 281 338-2834 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Microtel Inn & Suites - Clear Lake | alt= | url=http://www.microtelinn.com/reservations/locationdetail.asp?facid=994 | email= | address=1620 Nasa Rd 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 281-335-0800 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Economy/budget hotel offering guests free local and free long distance calls in the continental United States, and free wireless high-speed Internet access in every room of their hotels, as well as advance online check-in and check-out with unlimited access to online folio information. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 Houston - NASA | alt= | url=http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=0551 | email= | address=1001 West NASA Rd 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 281 332-4581 | tollfree= | fax=+1 281 332-0341 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Alvin]] - About 10 miles down Route 528 is the hometown of famous baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan. {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Houston}} {{geo|29.555|-95.115}} [[Wikipedia:Clear Lake City (Greater Houston)]] 6sedtr7z1qdqq8dambdl0j6j8aagp0w 0 15394 2953721 2952444 2016-03-08T14:40:43Z 117.247.153.166 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Ierapetra Banner.JPG}} [[Image:Ierapetra beach.JPG|thumb|300px|Ierapetra, on Crete's southern coast]] '''Ierapetra''' is a city in [[Crete]]. Having the distinction of being the southernmost city facing the African coast, Ierapetra enjoys the smoothest, almost rainless weather in Europe, with a temperature that rarely drops below 12^oC all year. It has the largest population in the prefecture of Lassithi (East Crete) and the fourth largest in all Crete. In 2001 it had 15,400 inhabitants. ==Get in== The [http://www.ktelherlas.gr/userfiles/file/ieranove.pdf KTEL intercity buses] connect Ierapetra to [[Heraklion]], [[Agios Nikolaos]], to [[Sitia]] and other towns. ===By air=== The closest airport with frequent domestic and charter flights is Sitia airport (58 km). There is also a ferry line from Piraeus to Sitia. ==Get around== ==See== The visitor can take a leisurely walk in the vivid city centre, along the coast, in the small municipal park near the Town Hall, or in the quiet picturesque narrow streets of "Kato Mera" - the old part of the town. ==Do== *{{do | name=Walk with Donkeys Sanctuary | url=http://www.walkwithdonkeys.com | email= | address=Anatoli | lat= | long= | directions=15 minutes drive from Ierapetra. Phone for directions and time | phone=+30 697 6088547 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=appointment | price=tba | content=A sanctuary for unwanted, injured and abused donkeys. Situated in a beautiful area just below the village of Anatoli there is a sanctuary for donkeys. Offering guided walks with the donkeys to carry the delicious picnic that is provided. Donkey rides for children. Farm visits to see donkeys and other animals. Get away from the tourists and enjoy the mountain air and peaceful nature and beauty. Phone for an appointment. }} ==Buy== The character and charm of the old warm neighborhood has been retained, whilst it has been given new life as a shopping and eating experience for the visitor. A tempting variety of shops, open-air cafes, bars, restaurants and traditional taverns, makes Ierapetra the ideal place to relax, enjoying shopping, eating, drinking or simply wandering around. ==Eat== ==Drink== The prefecture of Lassithi produces probably the best "raki" in Crete, a white spirit made from grapes. Try it at some local "taverna" or "kafenio", together with "meze". ==Sleep== Huge, luxurious hotel complexes have been built in the last years inside and around Ierapetra. There are also lots of small guest houses and rent rooms. * {{sleep | name=Dorovinis Houses in Ierapetra | alt= | url=http://www.crete-countryhouses.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Is a group of restored Venetian houses in Anatoli Village. }} == Budget == * {{sleep | name=Camping Koutsounari | alt= | url=http://www.camping-koutsounari.gr/ | email= | address= | lat=35.008520 | long=25.821263 | directions=beside Almyra Hotel | phone=+30 2842 061213 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=El Greco Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.elgreco-ierapetra.gr/ | email= | address=42, "Mihali Kothri" St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 28420 28471, +30 28420 28472 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content=2-star hotel with 33 rooms. WC/bath or shower, satellite TV, air-conditioning, mini fridge. }} * {{sleep | name=Galaxy Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.galaxyhotelierapetra.gr/ | email= | address=4, Omirias St| lat=35.009841 | long= 25.738843 | directions= | phone=+30 28420 26541 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Kothris Apartments | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andrianou St| lat=35.008741 | long=25.735989 | directions= | phone=+30 28420 24180 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content=Furnished apartments. }} * {{sleep | name=Zakros Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=12, Andrianou St | lat=35.008477 | long= 25.737523 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content= }} == Mid range == * {{sleep | name=Aroma Creta Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.aromacreta.gr | email=info@aromacreta.gr | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Ferma village | phone=+30 28420 61163 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Astron Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelastron.com | email=astron@hotelastron.com | address=56, Kothri Str. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +30 28420 25114, +30 28420 25117 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Blue Star Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.bluehotel.info | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Katharades beachh | phone=+30 28420 25060, +30 28420 89113 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Coriva Village | alt= | url=http://www.corivavillage.com/ | email= | address= | lat=35.0123 | long=25.8372 | directions=Ferma village | phone=+30 28420-61160, +30 28420-61161, +30 28420-61162 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Irene Villas | alt= | url=http://www.irene-villa.gr | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 28420 28361 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content=Apartments }} * {{sleep | name=Kakkos Bay Hotel 3 Αστέρια | alt= | url=http://www.kakkosbay.com/ | email= | address= | lat=35.0129 | long=25.8403 | directions=Ferma village | phone=+30 28420 61111 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Minoan Prince Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.suninhotels.gr | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +30 28420 25150 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Nakou Village Apartments | alt= | url=http://www.nakoutradition.gr/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Koutsounari | phone=+30 28420 61815 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content=21 self-catering studios and apartments, built in 1987 and renovated in 2007. Satelite TV, Air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Porto Belissario | alt= | url=http://www.belissario.com/ | email= | address= | lat=35.0190 | long=25.8598 | directions=village of Ferma | phone=+30 28420 90910, +30 28420 61360 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content= }} == Splurge == * {{sleep | name=Arion Palace Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.arionpalace.com/ | email= | address= | lat=35.008789 | long=25.765377 | directions= | phone= +30 28420, +30 25930 & +30 22240 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content=4-star hotel. 82 rooms equipped with satellite TV, refrigerator, safe, telephone, hair dryer. 800 m from the beach }} * {{sleep | name=Ostria Beach Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ostriahotel.gr | email= ostriahotel@ostriahotel.gr | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Katharades beach | phone=+30 28420 25711-4 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content=5 Stars hotel }} * {{sleep | name=Creta Suites Resort | alt= | url=http://www.cretasuites.com | email=cretasuites@hotmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=1 Km from Koutsounari beach | phone=+30 28420 61915 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content= 4 Stars hotel }} * {{sleep | name=Almyra Hotel & Village | alt= | url=http://www.almyrahotel.gr| email=info@almyrahotel.gr | address=9th km of Ierapetra - Sitia Road | lat=35.007958| long=25.824181 | directions=Koutsounari beach | phone=+30 28420 62550 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content=Upscale resort with private beach }} * {{sleep | name=Diktynna Luxury Villas | alt= | url=http://www.diktynna.gr | email= | address= | lat=35.041717 | long=25.653673 | directions=Anatoli village | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content=4-Stars residence complex }} * {{sleep | name=Petra Mare Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.petramare.com | email= | address=6, "Filotheou A'" Str | lat=35.00963 | long=25.75113 | directions= | phone=+30 28420 23341-9 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content=4-star hotel. 227 rooms with balcony }} * {{sleep | name=Sunshine Crete Beach & Village Hotels | alt= | url=http://www.sunshinevacationclubs.com/ | email= | address= | lat=35.0112 | long=25.8348 | directions=Koutsounari beach | phone=+30 28420 61713 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Tylissos Beach Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.tylissosbeach.com/ | email= | address=+30 28420 80546, +30 28420 23798 | lat= | long= | directions=on the outskirts of Ierapetra | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-22 | content= }} ==Go next== The street near the Town Hall is where most bars and small night clubs are gathered. They are popular with locals, especially during the holidays (July–August, Christmas and Easter), and on Friday and Saturday nights. Eating and drinking is a major part of the Cretan merry-making, and can make a great night out. You get find some excellent food in taverns in the villages around Ierapetra, either on the sea side, or further higher on the surrounding mountains. {{geo|35.039|25.740|25.7333|zoom=13}} {{IsPartOf|Lasithi}} {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Ierapetra]] [[Commons:Category:Ierapetra]] 3n5164nymt74q3oqcgazlmgdf947uax 0 15574 625442 625441 2006-06-01T20:37:11Z Xltel 1922 Redirect to [[India]] where the national parks are listed (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[India]] ri8wzm65rwxiw7r9kn0kjw57122ulv4 0 16167 2953697 2953692 2016-03-08T12:37:21Z Traveler100 79350 format wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Jarrow''' is in [[Tyne and Wear]]. [[File:Jarrow, the Spirit of Jarrow - geograph.org.uk - 595991.jpg|thumb|350px|The Spirit of Jarrow]] ==Get in== It is easily accessible by busses from Gateshead Interchange and Newcastle's Eldon Square concourse, although it is much easier to use the Tyne & Wear Metro, which takes only around 15 min from Newcastle City Centre. ==See== The various tributes to the Jarrow March * {{see | name=Jarrow marchers mural | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jarrow Metro Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=small mural }} * {{see | name=Spirit of Jarrow | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near to Morrison's supermarket | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=large bronze statue }} * {{see | name=Jarrow Art Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=Viking Precinct | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=hold seasonal displays, usually of a local flavour. }} * {{see | name=Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=on the outskirts of the town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=features the longest and oldest wooden escalators in the world. }} * {{see | name=Bede's World | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Jarrow's most famous resident was the father of the English language, the Venerable Bede, his life being celebrated at Bede's World, a museum and replicated Saxon village, next to the church of St. Paul and the ruins of the originally monastery where Bede lived. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Robin Hood | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=where Jarrow Brewery's ale brewery is located }} ==Sleep== ==Connect== {{outlinecity}} {{geo|54.9797|-1.4804}} {{IsPartOf|Tyne and Wear}} [[Wikipedia:Jarrow]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Tyne_and_Wear/Jarrow/]] o3nkmme1v0tk87w7m4h3nsl22eva5e4 0 16207 2919352 2908158 2016-01-10T11:45:14Z Eco84 35690 dab wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Jedburgh banner Abbey.jpg|caption=Jedburgh Abbey}} '''[http://www.jedburgh.org.uk/ Jedburgh]''' (pronounced "Jed-bruh") is a town in the [[Scottish Borders|Borders]] region of southern [[Scotland]], population 4,100. Jedburgh is best known for the remains of Jedburgh Abbey and its historical associations as a border town, located a mere 10 miles from the border with [[England]]. ==Get in== ===By car=== Jedburgh is located on the A68. ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Jedburgh Abbey | alt= | url=http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/places/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=PL_163 | email= | address=TD8 6JQ | lat=55.4765 | long=-2.5551 | directions= | phone=+44 1835 863925 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Apr - 30 Sep, Daily, 9.30am - 5.30pm; 1 Oct - 31 Mar, Daily, 9.30am to 4.30pm | price=Adult £5.50 | lastedit=2015-11-19 | content=maintained by Historic Scotland, the ruined but well-preserved and imposing Jedburgh Abbey was founded in 1138 and was a frequent target for invading English armies. There is a cloister and herb garden to explore, and a visitor centre containing 8th century carvings and artefacts excavated from the abbey grounds. Visitors can also enjoy the interactive play area within the carved stone display. }} * {{see | name=Mary, Queen of Scots, house | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= a fine 16th century building open to the public. Mary was only a visitor there. }} * {{see | name=Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Castlegate | lat=55.474167 | long=-2.558889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=23rd Mar - 1st Nov: Mon - Sat 10.00am-4.30pm, Sun 1.00pm-4.00pm | price=free | content=The castle was demolished in 1409, but rebuilt as a prison in 1823. Wander round a recreated 1820s prison and see town history in the governor's house. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Go next== * North to [[Melrose (Scotland)|Melrose]] and [[Kelso (Scotland)|Kelso]] * Northwest to [[Peebles]] * East to [[Kirk Yetholm]], [[Ford and Etal]] and [[Cheviot Hills]] {{outlinecity}} {{geo|55.477|-2.546}} {{IsPartOf|Scottish Borders}} [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/United Kingdom/Scotland/Borders/Jedburgh/]] [[Commons:Category:Jedburgh]] [[Wikipedia:Jedburgh]] 12pa3ldg1dqbkdmqnvlire25t7nxkcg 0 16462 677103 2006-03-03T14:53:28Z EvanProdromou 81383 Redirect (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Johor Bahru]] mq6n01r7pbqlqg4zoa6n1oci16fomrw 0 16664 2833804 2833799 2015-08-04T21:56:31Z AlasdairW 1812 /* Sleep */ add YHA wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|NZ default banner.jpg}} [[File:Kaitaia - Whare (Maori Building).jpg|thumb|300px|A whare (Maori building) in Kaitaia]] '''Kaitaia''' is a city in the [[Far Far North]] of New Zealand. ==Get in== ===By plane === [http://www.greatbarrierairlines.co.nz/ Great Barrier Airlines] flies from [[Auckland]] up to 3 times a day. Adult $180, child $108. ===By bus === Bus services are provided by [http://www.intercitycoach.co.nz Intercity Coach] from Auckland changing at [[Kerikeri]] and [http://nakedbus.com Naked Bus] from Auckland changing at [[Paihia]]. ==Get around== ==See== * [[Ninety Mile Beach]] * [[Cape Reinga]] ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Carrington Resort | url=http://www.heritagehotels.co.nz | email= | address=Maitai Bay Road, Karikari Peninsula | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+64 9 408 7222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Five star hotel and resort with 3-bedroom villas available. Golf course and vineyard on-site. }} * {{sleep | name=YHA Ahipara | alt= | url=http://www.yha.co.nz/hostels/north-island-hostels/yha-ahipara/ | email= | address=168-170 Takahe Street, Ahipara | lat=-35.1604 | long=173.1625 | directions=15km from Kaitaia | phone=+64 9 409 4864 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=dorm bed from $25.20, room from $67.50 | lastedit=2015-08-04 | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Cape Reinga]] {{IsPartOf|Far Far North}} {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Kaitaia]] [[Wikipedia:Kaitaia]] {{geo|-35.1125|173.26277777778}} mzrwyakovr8kklfaktld1chkkuaaiq4 0 16689 2953289 2953163 2016-03-07T20:46:33Z Gobbler 266 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Kalamata''' is the main city and port of [[Messenia]] region, in the southwestern part of [[Peloponnese]], [[Greece]]. ==Understand== Kalamata is one of the most fortunate cities in [[Greece]], mostly thanks to its geographic position. At the apex of the blue Messinian Bay and at the foot of Mount Taygetos, Kalamata is the ideal base for those who want to discover the secrets of Messinia, since it is central and many tourist and cultural destinations are easily reached by car. The best starting point for sight-seeing around Kalamata is the city's historical centre. Just below the historical centre is the commercial centre. '''Aristomenous''' is the city’s main street with a large square. Home to numerous shops and cafes, it's worth a stroll just to enjoy the ambiance. Below the city centre is the coast. In the summer, the coast of Kalamata bustles with life, both during the day when the long coastline fills with bathers and at night, when young people fill the clubs. The port of Kalamata was once the centre of the town's commercial and industrial development, when it used to connect to all the Mediterranean centres. '''Navarinou Street''', to the east of the port, is the "coast" for locals and the citizens resort. At any time of the day or night you will see groups of people strolling and talking by the sea. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|37.0326|22.1197|zoom=14}} === By bus === From Athens: [http://www.ktelmessinias.gr/?module=default&pages_id=3&lang=en KTEL Messinias] for bus timetables and online ticketing. The trip takes about 4 hr with a 20 min stop in Tripoli on the way to Kalamata and on the Corinth Canal on the way from Athens. The express bus (non-stop service) takes about 3 hours, depending on traffic in Athens. {{Marker|type=go |lat=37.04741 |long=22.11429 |zoom=18 |name=Bus station |image=}} === By plane === {{Marker|type=go |lat=37.0548 |long=22.0328 |zoom=14 |name=Kalamata International Airport |image=}} ({{IATA|KLX}}) handles lot of charters flights during the summer months. [[File:Kalamatachurch.jpg|thumb|Church of the Visitation of the Saviour]] All year round flights from [[Athens]], [[Thessaloniki]] [[Düsseldorf]], [[Munich]], [[Stockholm]]-Arlanda can be booked through [http://www.astra-airlines.gr Astra Airlines] and [http://aegeanair.com/ Aegean Airlines] There is a bus stop located right outside of the airport. ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Saint Apostles | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=is a historic little church that was built in 1317 by Emperor Andronicus. }} * {{see | name=Archeological Museum of Messenia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Papazoglou 6 | lat=37.04370 | long=22.11339 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=is a beautiful building of the Venetian-type built in 1742, where many interesting archaeological findings are exhibited, including a mosaic from Koroni that represents scenes from the worship of Bacchus. }} * {{see | name=Municipal Library | alt= | url= | email= | address=Papazoglou 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=houses works of art that were donated after the destructive earthquake of Kalamata in 1986. }} * {{see | name=Historical and Folkloric Museum of Kalamata | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kyriakou and Ag.Ioannou 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=is housed in a small restored building. Visitors can see objects that date back to the Revolution of 1821, as well as read detailed information about the agricultural and productive life of Messinian inhabitants during the last century. }} * {{see | name=Temple of the Visitation of the Saviour | alt=Ναός Υπαπαντής του Σωτηρος | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.044407 | long=22.116029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=built in the 19th century in a Byzantine-style, is a grandiose temple dedicated to the city's protector. }} * {{see | name=Municipal Conservatoire | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=On the steps above the temple and host of music events organised almost every weekend. }} * {{see | name=Castle of Kalamata | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.046090 | long=22.116652 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=The castle is even higher up, on a pine-covered hill overlooking the sea. Built in 1208 by Gulielme Villearduin, it inspired Aggelos Terzakis's novel about Princess Izampo who had lived in the area. At the foot of the castle there is the semi-cavernous '''Temple of Saint John''' that has probably existed since the post-Byzantine years. It is said that the citadel of ancient Pharai was below the castle. }} * {{see | name=Nunnery of Saints Constantine and Helen | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=built beside the castle in the 18th century, you will also learn about the ongoing Byzantine tradition of weaving pure silk on “lakkoi” (looms). }} * {{see | name=Pantazopouleio Cultural Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=in the middle of Aristomenous, always has exhibitions, speeches or shows taking place. }} * {{see | name=Railway park | alt=Parko OSE | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.032066 | long=22.110343 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=The '''railway park''', at the end of Aristomenous Street, is a pleasant surprise. It is the only open museum of this kind, where train engines and train cars of different time periods are placed in harmony in a green landscape. This place is a recreation ground for children and adults. }} * {{see | name=Military Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=10, "Mitropolitou Meletiou" Str. | lat=37.0431 | long=22.1156 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=closed on Mondays | price=Free entrance | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=Uniforms and war material since 1821 to present days. Some armored vehicles are located in the courtyard }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== * The cafeterias along Aristomenous and Navarinou are countless and full of life, with many people enjoying their warm ambiance in the winter or sitting on the chairs at the square during the sunny summer days. *{{eat | name=O Tzimis | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/%CE%A3%CE%BF%CF%85%CE%B2%CE%BB%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CE%9F-%CE%A4%CE%B6%CE%B9%CE%BC%CE%B7%CF%82/244512955592207 | email= | address= | lat=37.04344 | long=22.11323 | directions=St Apostles Church Square | phone=+30 27210 23999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€2 | content=Best souvlakia and gyros in Kalamata at this stand across from the church of the revolution in the square.}} ==Drink== *The marina area is home to loads of traditional (and not) restaurants and taverns. Limeni, Mangiona, Pyrofani, Argo are just a couple of the names you'll encounter while strolling along Salaminos (the main marina road). *{{drink | name=Kong Dance Gallery | url= | email= | address=| lat= | long= | directions=Paralia | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great music at this dance club.}} *{{drink | name=Sofa Sofa | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great night club open on weekends in Kastraki.}} ==Sleep== === Budget === * {{sleep | name=Alexandrion Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=203, Navarinou Str | lat=37.0237| long=22.1310 | directions= | phone= +30 27210 26821, +30 27210 25087, +30 27210 24993 | tollfree= | fax=+30 27210 89623 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=1-star hotel }} * {{sleep | name=Vyzantio Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.byzantiokalamata.gr | email=info@byzantiokalamata.gr | address=7, "Sidirodromikou Stathmou" Str | lat=37.0389| long=22.1105 | directions= | phone=+30 27210 83251, +30 27210 86824 | tollfree= | fax=+30 27210 22924 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=2-star hotel }} * {{sleep | name=Ostria Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-ostria.gr | email=info@hotel-ostria.gr | address=95, Navarinou Str | lat=37.0250| long=22.1204 | directions= | phone=+30 27210 23849, +30 27210 25751 | tollfree= | fax=+30 27210 90810 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=2-star hotel }} * {{sleep | name=Nedon Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.nedonhotel.gr/ | email= | address=153, Navarinou Str | lat=37.02452| long=22.12674 | directions= | phone= +30 27210 26811 | tollfree= | fax=+30 27210 27750 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=2-star hotel }} * {{sleep | name=Haikos Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.haikos.gr | email= | address=115, Navarinou Str | lat=37.0249 | long=22.1222 | directions= | phone=+30 27210 82886-8, +30 27210 88902, +30 27210 88924, +30 27210 88968, +30 27210 88946 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=2-star hotel }} * {{sleep | name=Panorama Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.panorama-hotel-kalamata.g | email=info@panorama-hotel-kalamata.gr | address=Paralia Vergas | lat=37.0091 | long=22.1552 | directions= | phone=+30 27210 41070 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=2-star hotel }} * {{sleep | name=Nevada Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.nevadahotel.gr | email=info@nevadahotel.gr | address=9, Santaroza Str | lat=37.02530 | long=22.11335 | directions= | phone=+30 27210 82429, +30 27210 81811 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=1-star hotel }} * {{sleep | name=George Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Amvrossiou Frantzi & Dagre | lat=37.03781 | long=22.10943 | directions= | phone=+30 27210 27225 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=1-star hotel }} * {{sleep | name=Plaza Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=117, Navarinou Str | lat=37.02316 | long=22.13157 | directions= | phone=+30 27210 82590, +30 27210 82148 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=1-star hotel }} * {{sleep | name=Flisvos Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-flisvos.gr | email=info@hotel-flisvos.gr | address= 135, Navarinou Str| lat= 37.02480 | long=22.12406 | directions= | phone=+30 27210 82177, +30 27210 90081, +30 27210 82282 | tollfree= | fax=+30 27210 90080 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=2-star hotel }} === Mid-range === * {{sleep | name=Elektra Hotel & Spa | alt= | url=http://www.elektrahotelspa.gr | email=info@elektrahotelspa.gr | address=152, Psaron & Bouboulinas Streets | lat=37.02652 | long=22.10905 | directions= | phone=+30 27210 99100 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=3-star boutique hotel }} === Splurge === * {{sleep | name=Horizon Blu | alt= | url=http://www.horizonblu.gr | email=info@horizonblu.gr | address=217, Navarinou & 1, Karakoussi Streets | lat=37.0231 | long=22.1348 | directions= | phone=+30 27210 80099 | tollfree= | fax=+30 27210 90027 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=5-star hotel }} *{{sleep | name=Rex Hotel | url=http://www.rexhotel.gr | email= | address=Aristomenous 26 | lat=37.04156 | long=22.11184 | directions=Centre of Kalamata, next to city hall | phone=+30 27210 22334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=It is one of the oldest neoclassical buildings in the city.}} *{{sleep | name=Akti Taygetos Resort | url=http://www.aktitaygetos.gr | email= | address=| lat= 36.9888| long=22.1512 | directions=Mikra Mantinia, 5 km from Kalamata | phone=+30 27210 42000 | tollfree= | fax=+30 27210 64501 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Akti Taygetos is next to the sea overlooking the Messinian Gulf, with the Taygetos Mountain as a backdrop.}} *{{sleep | name=Elite City Resort| url=http://www.elite.com.gr/ | email=info@elite.com.gr | address= | lat=37.0219 | long=22.1424 | directions=End of Navarinoy St, at the foot of Mt Taygetos | phone=+30 27210 22434 | tollfree= | fax=+30 27210 84369 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=4-star hotel}} *{{sleep | name=Pharae Palace Hotel | url=http://www.pharae.gr | email=info@pharae.gr | address=Navarinou & 24, Riga Ferreou Streets| lat=37.02499 | long=22.11768 | directions= | phone=+30 27210 94420 | tollfree= | fax=+30 27210 93969 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=4-star hotel}} * {{sleep | name=Mantinia Bay Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.mantiniabay.gr | email=info@mantiniabay.gr | address= | lat=36.9783 | long=22.1499 | directions= | phone=+30 27210 58446 | tollfree= | fax=+30 27210 58747 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-07 | content=4-star hotel }} ==Go next== You'll find attractive scenery no matter which way you head from Kalamata. * To the southeast is Mani (second leg of the Peloponnese), where the woody coastal places of Messinian Mani pass the baton to the steep, rocky and fascinating coastal landscape of Lakonian Mani.' * To the southwest (first leg of the Peloponnese), you'll reach [[Koroni]], [[Methoni]] and [[Pylos]] with their famous attractions. * Crossing Kalamata towards the North and heading to [[Sparti]], you will enter the magnificent world of Taygetos, the roof of Kalamata. Taygetos is the biggest challenge for lovers of mountain, trekking and climbing. Imposing and full of contradictions, with slopes, canyons, caves, sources, rivers and rich vegetation alternated with steep rocks, it magnetises the bold ones who will dare to explore it. * The '''Ancient Messini''' is a few kilometres outside Kalamata, in the Municipality of Ithomi. It's a recently-discovered archeological site that astonishes visitors with its expanse and good condition; in fact, it is considered the best preserved archeological site. {{routebox | image1=Autokinetodromos A7 number.svg | imagesize1=32 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Corinth]] | minorl1=[[Tripoli (Greece)|Tripoli]] | directionr1=S | majorr1= - | minorr1= | image2=GR-EO-82.svg | imagesize2=32 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Pylos]] | minorl2= | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Sparta]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|37.0333|22.1167}} {{IsPartOf|Messenia}} [[WikiPedia:Kalamata]] [[Commons:Category:Kalamata]] 6weqqge72zj06w2oef8vhrfbnubdhu5 0 17020 2954664 2954660 2016-03-09T20:36:28Z Dukenemesis 519748 /* Ani */Updated content. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Kars''' is a city in [[Eastern Anatolia]]. It is most frequently visited as a jumping off point for travelers going to [[Ani]], but it is a viable destination in its own right for its 19th century Russian imperial buildings, and, of course, its role as the setting for Orhan Pamuk's famous novel ''Snow''. A small village on the [[Rideau Canal|Rideau River]] in [[Ottawa]], [[Canada]] is named "Kars" in honour of General Sir William Fenwick Williams's defence of the town of Kars, Anatolia during the Crimean War. ==Understand== ===Climate=== Kars is one of the highest cities in Turkey, situated at an altitude of about 2000 metres over the sea level. Complemented with the distance to the sea, this makes the climate of this area the harshest in Turkey with winter temperatures regularly below -30 C at nights (and no warmer than -15 C during the day). There is not a real summer season in Kars, only a short spring in July and August (this is also the wettest season) and a long, bitterly cold, and heavily snowy winter during the rest of the year. Keep in mind that nighttime temperatures can fall below zero degree (Celsius) in any time of the year (even in August). ===Read=== The setting of Orhan Pamuk's novel ''Snow'' is Kars. ==Get in== '''By bus''' - most companies serve Kars - though you might need to change bus at either Erzurum or Igdir, depending on where you come from. Be sure to check whether there are services available. '''By train''' - there is also a train station in Kars, with a daily service from [[Istanbul]]'s Haydarpaşa station (''Doğu Express''), and another daily service from [[Ankara]] (''Erzurum Express'') [http://www.tcdd.gov.tr]. (''Update, 2012. Due to major reconstruction works all over Turkish railway network, it's currently impossible to take a train out of Istanbul. Doğu Express keeps operating but its western terminus is now shifted to Ankara.'') '''By plane''' - Anadolujet offers regular flights from Ankara to Kars airport. Prices start from 59TL including all fees. ==Get around== There are a few taxis serving the city centre. It's a pretty small place so it's quite possible to cover it by foot. [[Image:View from Kars Castle.jpg|thumb|view from castle]] ==See== '''Kars Castle''' - situated on the side of the hill facing the city, Kars Castle is one of the few sights to see within Kars. It's a short climb from the city centre, and is worth climbing for the view of the city. Open from 9:00 to 16:00, admission is free. The castle was built in 1153 A.D. later destroyed by Mongol invaders and rebuilt in 1579. Russian/Baltic '''architecture''' along the grid of old town's streets, realized during the Russian occupation of the city in 1878&ndash;1918, singles out the city in Turkey. '''Fethiye Mosque''' (''Fethiye Camii'') in the city centre, originally built by Russians in the occupation period as a church, is the only mosque in Turkey having that distinctive architectural style. The '''Church of Apostles''' just below the castle, now known as '''Kümbet''' or '''Kethuda Mosque''' (''Kümbet''/''Kethuda Camii''), is also well worth a look. The building was originally an Armenian church built in 10th century, and upon capturing the city, Ottomans converted it to a mosque in 1579. Later, when Russians came over, it became a church again, this time serving Russian Orthodox believers. After the Turks took back the city, it served for non-religious purposes for a time (such as a warehouse), and in 1998 consecrated as a mosque again. ==Buy== Gravier cheese is delicious! You can enjoy having some from the shops near to castle. You can try the Soldier Souvenirs Passage on the main street with a lion statue sells stuff for rare collector's items. ==Eat== A local speciality is goose (''kaz''), usually made into a stew. * '''Ani Restaurant''' is a good local restaurant, located under Kar's Otel. ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Yağmurcu Cafe Bar| alt= | url= | email= | address=Yusuf Paşa Mh. Küçük Kazımbey Cad. Kent Kulüp Altı. No:3. Kars| lat= | long= | directions= On the corner of Küçük Kazımbey Cad. and Gazi Ahmet Muhtar Paşa Cad. | phone=05389571810 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=from 12:00 - 17:00 all hot and cold drinks half price | price= 0.5L Effes 7TL, Nuts 5TL | content= There is a rustic area at the entrance where you can drink and smoke. Inside is darker with tables, music and private rooms. }} ==Sleep== There are many hotels along the main street costing 30-45 Lira per night. (Mar 2016) *{{sleep | name=Hotel Bizim (1) | url=http://www.karsbizimhotel.com | email= | address=Faikbey St 198 | lat= | long= | directions=main street in Kars | phone=+90 474 212-28-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single room TL 20-30, double room TL 40-60 | checkin= | checkout= | content=All rooms with TV, wifi and breakfast included (delicious soups). }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Bizim 2 | url=http://www.karsbizimhotel.com | email= | address=Faikbey St 198 | lat= | long= | directions=main street in Kars | phone=+90 474 212-28-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single room TL 20-30, double room 40₺ (shared bathroom), 50₺ (private bathroom) | checkin= | checkout= | content=All rooms with TV, free but very slow Wi-fi, free hot water (reception). Rooms warm (in winter), but quite dirty and noisy. No breakfast at all. The hotel staff can arrange taxis to [[Ani]]. Limited English spoken. Be sure to write the price before hand, since the staff may try to increase it when you check out. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Kent | url=http://www.karskenthotel.com/English.htm | email= | address=Hapan Mevkii 12 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+90 474 223-19-29 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=60 TL | checkin= | checkout= | content=Boutique hotel recently undergone renovation, offering clean rooms with en-suite bathrooms and comfortable beds. Lounge room with satellite TV and a refrigerator for guests. It's frequented by backpackers on their way to Ani, which makes it a good place for solo travelers to organize an excursion from. Taxi drivers know it. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel (Otel) Temel | url= | email= | address=Yenipazar Caddesi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+90 474 223 1376 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=60 L for a double, private bathroom | checkin= | checkout= | content=(In Lonely Planet) Clean rooms with singles, doubles and triples, some with a good view. Central location within a few minutes' walk to Kars Castle. Breakfast included and free WiFi in rooms. Some staff speak English. Laundry service relatively expensive. If you are a female be cautious of the creepy guy who only speaks Turkish at the front desk, as he has been known to grope. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel (Otel) Temel 2 | url= | email= | address=Across the street from the other Otel Temel, on the side with shoe stores (not the main street side) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Hotel Temel 2 is a nice hotel to stay in, with ensuite facilities, TV, and nice clean beds. It also comes with a breakfast, consisting of bread, cheese and honey. It's also suitable for the budget traveler. Somewhat unfriendly manager though, without any knowledge of English or any other language, but Turkish. }} * {{sleep | name=Kar's Otel | url=http://www.karsotel.com | email= | address=Halit Paşa Caddesi 79 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+90 474 212-16-16 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€ 99 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Boutique hotel housed in an old Russian building. }} * {{sleep | name=Miraç Otel | url= | email= | address=Cengiz Topel Caddesi 19 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+90 474 212-37-68 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Double Room 50 TL incl. breakfast (September 2013) | checkin= | checkout= | content=Clean centrally located Hotel, decent free Wifi. Staff doesn't speak English. Breakfast is a sad excuse with yesterday's bread, a few olives and some white cheese. And the Çay is weak! }} ==Connect== Most hotels and many cafés and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi. ==Go next== ===[[Ani]]=== A visit to Eastern Anatolia is not complete without a visit to the ruins of the ancient Armenian City of Ani, which is situated 45 km east of Kars. It is best to charter a taxi (100 Lira, 2016) or get a guide. (Entrance Fee 8 Lira) In summer, it is very easy to find travel mates to fill a taxi. In winter, you will most probably travel alone. There is also an English-speaking entrepreneur in Kars who will organize shared buses (40₺ per person, September 2013) to Kars. I sadly can't remember the name, but most hotels hotels should be able to give you his number if you just say something like "Ani, Dolmuş, Ingilizce". (There are no Dolmuş to Ani as of March 2016.) If you're on a tight budget you can also try hitch-hiking to Ani. Walk about 2km out of town to the cross section where the street heads towards Ani (There are enough street signs to find it). There is not a lot of traffic on this road but eventually a local will stop for you. ===Ardahan=== Several minibuses to [[Ardahan]] every day, every hour from 8am (at least 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am). Departs from the minibus station (city center). 15₺, about 1h30. ===Artvin and Hopa=== Bus every morning 9.30am to [[Artvin]] and [[Hopa]] from the minibus station (city center). About 45₺. The bus is run by Artvin Ekspres and departs ''almost'' everyday; check one day before just in case. This option is the best to reach [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] through [[Batumi]]. If the bus from Kars to Hopa does not run, first go to [[Ardahan]] by minibus and, from there, take the 12h30 to [[Hopa]] (35₺). The same bus continues onwards to [[Trabzon]] (45₺ from [[Ardahan]]). [[WikiPedia:Kars, Turkey]] {{IsPartOf|Eastern Anatolia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|40.606944444444|43.093055555556}} nzjfndiiuectxwdsbhdgky42o8v9u7x 0 17425 2953734 2922448 2016-03-08T15:51:54Z 158.85.122.237 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Khasab Oman Banner.jpg|caption=Rose-ringed parakeet and date palms near Khasab Castle}} [[File:Khasab Castle Musandam Oman.jpg|thumb|300px|Central courtyard of Khasab Castle with traditional fishing boats on display]] '''Khasab''' is a city in [[Musandam Peninsula]], [[Oman]] and home to about 18,000 inhabitants. ==Understand== Khasab (Arabic: خصب‎) is a city in the northwest Omani exclave of Musandam. It is the state capital of the Musandam peninsula on the coast of the Hormuz Strait between [[Iran]], the [[United Arab Emirates]] and Oman. Khasab was isolated from the rest of the region for a long time. In the 16th century Portuguese troops conquered the peninsula and established colonial structures. After Oman regained control, Khasab was controlled tightly due to its strategic position. The construction of the new road from the United Arab Emirates was itself started by the city to develop its infrastructure and encourage more tourism and investment. Khasab is the starting point to explore the little-known Musandam Peninsula and its special and unique traditions and culture. Travellers can enjoy great sights in and around the city that can be seen in two or three days cruising the region. Khasab is most popular to spend a weekend off from [[Dubai]] or to visit on your way to [[Muscat]], taking the twice a day ferry-boat along the deserted and arid rocky coast of Musandam. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|26.2006|56.2436|zoom=14}} Khasab is not easy to access, although you have quite a few options of transportation including daily morning flights from Muscat (the Airport of Khasab, a few miles inland from the coast, on 27 June 2011, recorded the world calendar day highest minimum temperature of 41.2°C / 106.16°F), twice-a-week ferry-boat from Muscat or rent-a-car coming from the United Arab Emirates via Al Darah border post. * {{listing | name=Muscat Ferry Boat | alt=Muscat Ferry Boat | url=http://www.nfc.om/ennew/default.aspx | email= | address=Muscat Mina | lat= | long= | directions=Muscat National Port Authority | phone=+968 24495453 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=3PM | price=Business class: Return 85 Rials / One way 45 Rials. Tourist class: Return 44 Rials / One way 23 Rials | content=Muscat Ferry departs every Wednesday and Sunday at noon. The trip takes five hours. Free wireless Internet. Lunch, snacks and beverages are included in ticket price. You should get your ferry ticket in advance to assure your place on the boat. }} * {{listing | name=Plane |alt={{IATA|KHS}} | url=http://www.omanair.com/about-us/global-offices/oman | email= | address=Muscat Airport | lat= | long= | directions=5&nbsp;km south of city center | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=25 Rials one way | content=Flights from Muscat to Khasab go daily for a 45&nbsp;min flight. During peak tourism periods, Emirates offer charter flights from Dubai. }} * {{listing | name=Driving from United Arab Emirates | alt=Khasab from Dubai | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One can easily drive from Dubai or any other Emirate taking the northern road towards Ras al Khaimah, heading north to the Al Darah border. Road is in very ood condition on the Omani side, the UAE RAK part is currently upgraded. }} * {{listing | name=Taxi from Ras al Khaimah to Al Darah border | alt=Taxi from Ras al Khaimah | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=36km taxi ride on the Emirate side | content=You can easily take a taxi from Ras al Khaimah to the Al Darah border. There are no taxis on the Omani side. Many trucks pass this border daily, so ask an Omani police officer to get you a ride in one of these trucks hitchhiking all the way to Khasab. This is for very adventurous people only. }} ==Get around== Taxis are not to be found in Khasab. You have to get your own rent-a-car in Khasab or rely on your hotel's minivan transportation, which can take you where you want. === On foot === * {{listing | name=Walk in Khasab | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You can also walk and hike around the region and in the mountains. If you're into full day treks, you can explore the city and nearby villages. During summer months, the Gulf region gets extremely and unbearably hot. Dress conservatively if entering Bedouin or remote fishing villages. }} === Car rental === * {{listing | name=Abdullah Masood Mohammed Al Shehi Trading Est | alt= | url= | email=musandamservices@gmail.com | address=Muhafazath | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 91590612, +968 99784020, +968 92540406 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM-8PM | price= | content= }} === By bicycle === * {{listing | name=Bicycle in Khasab | alt=Bicycle ride in Khasab | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=If by chance you're living in United Arab Emirates and are visiting Khasab taking your own car, you can bring along your bicycle and explore the city and surrounding villages at ease. }} === Organized minivan tours === * {{listing | name=Khasab City Tour | alt=City Tour | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Many travel agencies in Khasab provide minivan city tours, for half or full day visits to the city, including all of Khasab's best sights and locations. }} ==See== [[File:Dhow cruise Musandam.JPG|thumb|Omani Dhows cruising the fjords]] [[File:Date Plantation Khasab Oman.jpg|thumb|Date plantation]] * {{see | name=Khasab Castle | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.19821 | long=56.24916 | directions=In front of the sea facing Port Authority | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Khasab Castle Musandam Oman.jpg | hours= | price=Entrance ticket 0.50 Rials | content=The Portuguese constructed this fortress in the beginning of the 17th century and occupied it until their withdrawal from the region. This castle, which housed the Wali and his family in recent centuries and once held prisoners, has been restored and transformed into a regional museum. In the courtyard of the castle are boats and houses representative of the unique heritage of Musandam. }} * {{see | name=Alkmazrh Fort | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This fort is inside the city and it seems to belong to a specific tribe among the local people. The fort is taken care by the tribe's youngsters, who are proud of their ancestral possession. }} * {{see | name=Khasab Dhow Port | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.20860 | long=56.24435 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Just facing the Khasab Port Authority for the ferry to Muscat, the traditional port for dhow boats is a place where you can appreciate and enjoy typical boats from this region. You can easily find boats to take you on a sea cruise. }} * {{see | name=Iranian smugglers | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Khasab is known for its Iranian smugglers. From here daily hundreds of small jet boats cross the Hormuz strait heading to the southern Iranian cities of [[Bandar Abbas]] and [[Qeshm]] Island, carrying such diverse items as televisions, cigarettes, and goats in an effort to avoid Iranian import duties. Khasab is a free trade port, so the Omani authorities accept this practice, provided the activities only take place during daylight hours. }} * {{see | name=Khasab palm groves | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Old city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hidden inside Khasab old city, you can visit and explore the beautiful palm groves. These oases are great and supply local people with some dates. }} ==Do== [[File:Telegraph Island Musandam.JPG|thumb|Telegraph Island seen from a Dhow]] [[File:Big Mosque Night Khasab Oman.jpg|thumb|Khasab Center Mosque by night]] * {{do | name=Dhow Cruises | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Dhows depart from Khasab twice a day for excursions to Telegraph Island. Currently quite a few agencies take care of this. Prices per trip start at 15 Rials if going with other people, and 30 Rials if you go alone. }} * {{do | name=City walk by night | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=As the temperature is far more pleasant during the evening, you can walk around the city center along the avenue and center mosque. Also, there are a couple of gardens that are open by night, where you can see families playing with their children. }} * {{do | name=Mountain Safari | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Trips to Jebal Harim (2087 m /6847 ft above sea level) with 4WD vehicles are a good opportunity to see the inner area. On these trips organized by most agencies in Khasab, you can see the beautiful rocky desert mountains of Musandam. However, at the mountain top is a military radar station, so going to the top requires permission and most tours therefore stop at 1600 m above sea level near the barracks of the military station. }} * {{do | name=Snorkeling | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All of the Musandam coast has amazing waters to dive. Near Khasab there are a few diving points and zones where you can see and swim among fishes. }} * {{do | name=Dolphin cruises | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=If you take one of those dhow boat excursions into Musandam beautiful coast, you'll be able to see dolphins just 10&nbsp;minutes away from Khasab port. }} * {{do | name=Bassa Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.21188 | long=56.2385 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=A beach scene from kasab.JPG | hours= | price=Free | content=A pleasant beach popular with locals, with picnic and toilet facilities. }} ==Buy== [[File:LuLu Market Khasab.JPG|thumb|LuLu Market seen from Khasab Castle]] There are quite a few options of different supermarkets full with normal groceries, bottled water etc. LuLu Market is by far the biggest and offers the biggest variety, but small supermarkets have local products and niche products. * {{buy | name=LuLu Hypermarket | url=http://oman.luluhypermarket.com/customercare.html | email=shameerth@om.lulumea.com | address=New Souq area | lat=26.19963 | long=56.25187 | directions=harbour area | phone=+968 26 830100 | tollfree= | fax= | image=LuLu Market Khasab.JPG | hours=08:00-23:45 | price= | content=Largest supermarket in Musandam with huge range of products (food/non-food). }} * {{buy | name=Local Handicraft Shop | url= | email= | address=Khasab Castle | lat= | long= | directions=inside Khasab Castle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Many local Musandam handicraft and Omani souvenirs are for sale in the shop inside Khasab Castle. Very friendly staff. }} * {{buy | name=Old Souq | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.18515 | long=56.2467 | directions=north of the Persian Gulf Roundabout | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The old souq is a good place to pick up hand-crafted walking sticks, the more elaborate of which are decorated with silver. }} * {{buy | name=Dates | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=At the tiny Sikkit market in centre town you can buy fresh dates. }} ==Eat== [[File:Khasab central square.JPG|thumb|Central Souk area of Khasab]] * {{eat | name=Al Shamaliyah Grill & Restaurant | url= | email= | address=Main square | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very good grill restaurant at the main square. Popular for local fish and meat dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Musandam Restaurant | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 26730569 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00 to 23:00 | price= | content=Local meat and fish dishes in this restaurant located in center city. Expect to pay from 1 Rial to 2 Rials depending on what you eat. Some vegetarian/vegan options. }} * {{eat | name=Ice Cream | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=In the city center | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=0.3 Rials up to 0.5 Rials | content=Many supermarkets have freezers with several types of ice cream. Under the extreme heat of Musandam Peninsula, cold ice cream is very welcome. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Fruit milk shakes | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=1 Rial to 2 Rials depending your choice | content=Some restaurants can prepare you fruit milk shakes. These are made with real fruit and often mixed with ice cream and full pieces of fresh fruit. }} * {{drink | name=Black tea | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All the local restaurants serve black tea. This is the traditional tea from the region. Usually nowadays, it is Lipton Black Tea. }} * {{drink | name=Alcohol | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Khasab allows alcohol in restaurants/bars with a licence. These places are limited (e.g. Atana Hotel), and as the alcohol is imported, rather expensive (e.g. beer 3-4 Rial) }} ==Sleep== Khasab has just four hotels and very limited capacities for travellers. During the weekend, hotels are usually sold out. An option for one night is Bossa beach which is very popular with families and one night camping is usually accepted. Note that Bossa beach has only a toilet and no other facilities. It's directly on the road between Atana Hotel and Khasab and is very lively during the weekend. Non-UAE/Omani travellers should expect to be seen as a tourist attraction with unwanted attention from kids or youths from the area. * {{sleep | name=Esra Hotel Apartments | url=http://www.khasabtours.com/hotel.asp | email=booking@khasabtours.com | address= | lat=26.16465 | long=56.24282 | directions=south of city center | phone=+968 26 730464 | tollfree= | fax=+968 26 730364 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=In essence two apartment buildings for up to max. 30 people in ca. 16 rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Lake Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.19944 | long=56.2463 | directions= | phone=+968 26 731664 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Very basic accommodation, cash only. }} * {{sleep | name=Khasab Hotel | url=http://www.khasabhotel.net/ | email=khoman@omantel.net.om | address= | lat=26.17566 | long=56.24668 | directions= | phone=+968 26 730267, +968 26 730271 | tollfree= | fax=+968 26 730989 | hours= | price=OMR 28+/night, more expensive on weekends and during high season | checkin= | checkout=12:00 | content=Double, triple, deluxe and family rooms. Swimming pool and restaurant. Buffet breakfast included on price. Free Internet access and airport pick-up. }} * {{sleep | name=Atana Khasab | url=http://www.atanahotels.com/AtanaKhasab.aspx?Division=2&id=9 | email=stay@atanahotels.com | address= | lat=26.21362 | long=56.23372 | directions=After Al Darah Border it's 38kms or about 5kms from Khasab airport and the city center | phone=+968 26 730777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Sea view rooms, swimming and children pool plus play area, gym, WiFi. Licensed with an onsite restaurant. Offers free shuttle service between the hotel and anywhere in Khasab – they will also pick you up if you call. This is the default hotel for package tourists and bigger groups, and generally is completely booked at the weekend. Formerly known as Golden Tulip. }} ==Cope== * {{listing | name=ATMs | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Khasab city centre has a growing number of bank branches due to trading activities | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24/7 | price= | content=Near the New Souk roundabout in the direction of the main square several banks operate an ATM including HSBC, Oman National Bank, and Muscat Bank for international debit and credit cards. }} * {{listing | name=Money Exchange | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24/7 | price= | content=You can exchange money in the city centre banks during weekdays and also on the Western Union office during weekends. }} ==Go next== Twice weekly ferry-boat from Khasab to [[Muscat]]. Minivan service to the border with United Arab Emirates from where you can call a taxi to pick you up and take you to [[Ras al Khaimah]]. * {{listing | name=Flying to Muscat | url= | email= | address=Khasab Airport | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=OMR25 one way | content=Flights from Khasab to Muscat go daily for a 45&nbsp;min flight. You have to buy the tickets at least the day before you fly. }} {{geo|26.1833|56.2500}} {{IsPartOf|Musandam Peninsula}} {{guidecity}} [[wikipedia:Khasab]] j2g0wd01bp1xsdy2uqtub88hmt3i6x5 0 17691 2953699 2508401 2016-03-08T12:40:48Z Traveler100 79350 format wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''[http://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk Kirkby Lonsdale]''' is a town in [[Cumbria]] in [[England]]. ==Understand== The town motto is "Well worth a visit". ==Get in== Just off the A65 road. It is about 7 miles from Junction 36 on the M6 motorway. ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Devil's Bridge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{see | name=Ruskin's View | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{see | name=River Lune | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{see | name=The Old Market Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Do== *Devil's Bridge during August Bank holiday. Extremely busy with local biker population around Devil's Bridge, which also traditionally has a large carboot sale. === Events === *'''Victorian Fair''', first weekend in September. The streets and local shops re-enact a Victorian street scene. It is immensely popular and the whole town is closed to through traffic. Parking is available in the area but the price is not cheap. A "Park and Ride" system is normally in operation due to popularity and lack of parking space. ==Buy== ==Eat== *There are plenty of Pubs and cafes in Kirkby Lonsdale. * {{eat | name=Dale's Butchers | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=for nationally award winning sausages and homemade pies. Popular with locals and visitors alike. }} * {{eat | name=Chip Shop Take Away | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jingling Lane | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Very busy small chip shop, queues out the door can be seen during opening hours! }} *The local supermarket is Booths. ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Avanti | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Modern and fashionable wine bar with excellent restaurant. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=The Snooty Fox | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content=A pub is a lovely old-style English pub, with spacious, comfortable bedrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=The Orange Tree | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content=Has six comfortable, affordable rooms. Has a lively atomosphere and a superb restaurant, with Wednesdays as special priced Steak night! }} ==Go next== * Kirkby Lonsdale is a good starting point for further exploration of the Lake District. * Visit the Trough of Bowland in north Lancashire. * The Yorkshire Dales are just a few miles away. * Visit the nearby village of [[Dent]] where potholing is a favourite pastime in the area; Check out "the Bull Pot". {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Cumbria}} [[WikiPedia:Kirkby Lonsdale]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/United Kingdom/England/Cumbria/Kirkby Lonsdale/]] {{geo|54.20164|-2.59642|zoom=15}} q3y9p136wligec1dufz785qubcxgule 0 17760 2955385 2637263 2016-03-11T03:01:31Z Wrh2 229 added geo tag from wikidata using [[Project:AWB|AWB]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kiyosato Plateau''' is a highland in the [[Yamanashi]] Prefecture. The climate is cool in summer. So it is famous as the summer resort. Many beautiful mountains and tourist attractions are there. ==Cities== * [[Hokuto (Yamanashi)|Hokuto]] city. ==Other destinations== ==Understand== ===History=== No one lived in Kiyosato until 1909. People who lived around the dam in [[Tokyo]] were made the migration in Kiyosato in 1938. When they started to pioneer the ground of Kiyosato, their life became more painful. Because Japan started a war. At that time, two people led them. The first person is Yasuike Okio. He refused the promotion to become the government official, used his fortune, and helped the reclaim of Kiyosato. The second person is Paul Rusch who came from Kentucky, the United States. He was a good leader and helped development. He was repatriated by American government during the war. But after the war, he backed to help people in Kiyosato. The vast ranch which he reclaimed is a tourist spot now. The name is Seisen dormitory. ==Talk== ==Get in== Use the center expressway from [[Tokyo]] interchange to Sudama I.C, Nagasaka I.C, Obuchizawa I.C by a car.(90 minutes) Take the Koumi line from Obuchizawa station or Sakuho station to Kiyosato station.(The Koumi line stretches 78.9km through the mountains with a total of 31 stations in [[Yamanashi]].) ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Kiyosato Highland Park (Sun Meadows) | alt= | url=http://www.sunmeadows.co.jp/index_02.html | email= | address=8240-1,Nishiide,Ohizumi,Hokuto,Yamanashi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +81 551 48-4111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This highland does business during summer as a beautiful flower garden. It does business as a Kiyosato ski area, and a lot of skiers visit there during winter season. }} * {{see | name=Road`s station | alt= | url=http://www.alps-hs.co.jp/minakiyo/info.html | email= | address=760,Nagasawa,Takane town,Hokuto city,Yamanashi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +81 551-20-7224 | tollfree= | fax=0551-20-7223 | hours= | price= | content=This place is service area.A fresh local vegetable can be bought, and it can enjoy oneself over the barbecue. }} * {{see | name=Kiyosato Museum of Contemporary Art | alt= | url=http://www.point0.jp/KIMOCA/ | email= | address=3545-3519,Kiyosato,Takane town,Hokuto city,Yamanashi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +81 551-48-3903 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Apr.～Nov.;am 9:00-pm6:00/Dec.～Mar.;am10:00-pm5:00 | price=Adult;800yen/Half;400yen | content=Kiyosato Museum Of Contemporary Art was built in 1990. There exhibits individual Western collections. }} * {{see | name=A MUSEUM OF ART | alt= | url=http://www.museum-a.com/ | email=info@museum-a.com | address=2-1-1,Kiyosatonomori,Takane town,Hokuto city,Yamanashi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +81 551-48-3733 | tollfree= | fax=0551-48-3735 | hours=10:00~17:00 | price=Adult;800yen/Student;500yen | content=A MUSEUM OF ART was built by Tanaka Haruhiko,whiter in 1985. Tanaka Haruhiko also make some homemade jewelries. The jewelries are selled in the museum shop. }} ===Itineraries=== ==Do== * {{do | name=Moeginomura | alt= | url=http://www.moeginomura.co.jp/ | email= | address=3545,Kiyosato,Takane,Hokuto,Yamanashi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +81 551 48-3522 | tollfree= | fax=(0551)48-3550 | hours=10:00~17:00 | price=The parking fee is free. | content=This small village was made for sightseeing. There are many gift shops and a small merry-go-round. This place is surrounded by a forest, so you can enjoy relaxation there. And there are famous for music box pavilion. You can make your original music box there. Every season, this village is crowded. }} ==Play== * {{listing | name=Nagasawa Carp-shaped streamer Festival | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= This annual festival is hold in South Yatsugatake Hananomori Park on April. Over 400 carp-shaped streamers swim above wide rice field. Everyone is surprised by the sight. You can enjoy catching carps with your hand free in the festival. The park has a parking area. (Decorating carp-shaped streamers is Japanese traditional culture. The event is hold on Children's Day. Children's Day is a Japanese national holiday.) }} * {{listing | name=Kiyosato Hill Park | alt= | url=http://www.okanokouen.com/ | email= | address=3545-5,Kiyosato,Takane,Hokuto,Yamanashi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +81 551-48-4811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This park is special playground. You can play golf and tennis, swim in an indoor swimming pool, barbecue, camp. Moreover there are a wonderful ranch and a small park for your dog and a comfortable open-air bath called Hot spring of Celestial nymph. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Kosda ranch | alt= | url=http://www.eps4.comlink.ne.jp/~platinum/minsyuku/kosuda.htm | email= | address=3545,Kiyosato,Takane,Kitakyoma,Yamanashi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +81 551 48-2630 | tollfree= | fax=(0551)48-3678 | hours= | price= | content=In this ranch, you can enjoy riding a horse and barbecue. Handmade soft ice cream of this ranch is very delicious. And you can stay there. }} * {{eat | name=Yatsugatake Kiyosato Ham Studio | alt= | url= | email= | address=3545,Kiyosato,Takane,Kitakyoma,Yamanashi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9:00~17:00 | price= | content= This ham store is very popular. Especially their in-house made Vienna sausage is well-known and very popular. You can eat pizza baked in a stone oven. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Yatsugatake beer TOUCHDOWN | alt= | url=http://www.yatsugatake-beer.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This beer is called TOUCHDOWN has 5 types. DUNKEL and PREMIUM ROCK BOCK are two type of TOUCHDOWN. These beer won by Japan Alcoholic Drink Competition Beer Section. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Kiyosato Highland Resort Cote de Vert Auberge | alt= | url=http://www.kiyosato-auberge.com/ | email=info@kiyosato-auberge.com | address=Cote de Vert, Bokujo street,Kiyosato,Takane,Hokuto,Yamanashi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +81 551-48-3405 | tollfree= | fax=0551-48-3407 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Auberge is small clean hotel. You can experience a farmstay and making an own homemade jam and horse riding. Auberge has an independent farm. }} * {{sleep | name=Seisen dormitory | alt= | url=http://www.keep.or.jp/ja/seisen_ryo/ | email=seisen-f@keep.or.jp | address=3545,Kiyosato,Takane,Hokuto,Yamanashi | lat= | long= | directions=Use the center expressway from Shinjuku interchange to Sudama I.C by a car.(120 minutes) | phone = +81 12088 2099 | tollfree= | fax=0551(48)2099 | hours= | price= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | content= This large dormitory was made by Paul Rusch, American. There are many accommodations, many shops, many restaurants and a lot of attractive foundations.You cannot enjoy everything in a day. }} * {{sleep | name=Kiyosato Kogen Highland Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.kiyosato-hilandhotel.com/ | email=kiyosato-hih@siren.ocn.ne.jp | address=3556,Kiyosato,Takane,Hokuto,Yamanashi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +81 551-48-3255 | tollfree= | fax=0551-48-3040 | hours= | price= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | content=Kiyosato Kogen Highland Hotel was registered by the government. The interior decoration is classical. }} ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Yamanashi}} {{outlineregion}} [[Wikipedia:Kiyosato, Yamanashi]] cq7fdccaqebn2bvvrf7t20v25h135na 0 17883 730025 2006-01-15T05:57:40Z Jpatokal 692 Koh Chang moved to Ko Chang (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #redirect [[Ko Chang]] 6ff4sdd30dvtizvms8eclauag2g4voq 0 17969 2927060 2927038 2016-01-21T03:35:19Z Matroc 248572 Indian rs to ₹ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Saltlake Sector V.jpg}} '''Eastern Kolkata''' is a district of [[Kolkata]] in [[Southeast Bengal]]. ==Understand== East Kolkata basically covers new growth areas on the eastern side of the metroplis and it is an area that is still growing. It houses the IT hub of Kolkata, shopping emporiums and amusement parks. Science City is a major attraction. Salt Lake Stadium is a major occasional crowd puller. Large number of hospitals attract patients from the metropolis and beyond. A number of new hotels have come up. It covers Rajarhat, Jyoti Basu Nagar, Bidhannagar and the areas around Eastern Metropolitan Bypass. ==Get in== Numerous bus routes connect the area with other parts of the city. Two new metro routes are under construction - the East-West Metro and the New Garia-Airport Metro. However, with funding limitations and land acquisition problems, such developments take years, if not decades. ==Get around== The area is extensive and still developing. Cycle rickshaws are available for short trips wherever there is regular demand for it. Point-to-point auto rickshaw services are there but are not as extensive or frequent as in some other parts of the metropolis. ===Area landmarks=== * {{listing | name=China Town | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5452 | long=88.3863 | directions=On Park Circus Connector, turn north near D.N.Dey Homeopathic College & Hospital at Topsia Bus Stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is the only Chinatown in India. The locality was once home to 20,000 ethnic Chinese, now the population has dropped to 2,000 or so. The traditional occupation of the Chinese community here had been working in the nearby tanning industry and the Chinese restaurants. The area is still noted for the Chinese restaurants where many people flock to taste traditional Chinese and Indian Chinese food. Historically there were many opium dens in this area (now opium is illegal). }} * {{listing | name=International Bus Terminal | alt= | url= | email= | address=Karunamoyee | lat=22.5852 | long=88.4208 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Kolkata-Dhaka bus service operates from here. }} * {{listing | name=Milan Mela | alt= | url= | email= | address=JBS Haldane Avenue (Park Circus Connector) | lat=22.5442 | long=88.3949 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is a permanent trade fair complex. Fairs of different kinds are held at regular intervals, including Kolkata Book Fair, }} * {{listing | name=Salt Lake Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5688 | long=88.4091 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The stadium has the second largest non-auto racing capacity in the world and largest in the Indian sub-continent. It is currently used for football matches and athletics. The stadium was built in 1984 and holds 120,000 in a three-tier configuration. }} ==See== {{mapframe|22.5583|88.4193|zoom=12}} * {{see | name=Aquatica Water Park | alt= | url=http://aquaticaindia.com/ | email= | address=Kochpukur, P.O. Hatgachia | lat=22.562065 | long=88.465197 | directions= | phone=+91 33 32007947, 9331555220 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM to 6PM. Open daily. | price= | content=This theme water park offers visitors a cool respite from the heat and grime of city life. }} * {{see | name=Eco Park | alt=Prakiti Tirtha (প্রকৃতি তীর্থ) | url=http://www.ecoparknewtown.com/ | email= | address=Major Arterial Road (South-East), Action Area II, New Town, Kolkata | lat=22.6000 | long=88.4704 | directions= | phone=+91 33-2706-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:00 - 16:30 | price=20 | lastedit=2015-06-29 | content=A 480 acre landscaped park surrounding a 104 acre water body. Activities include paddleboats, rowboats, duo cycles, birdwatching, etc. }} * {{see | name=Mother's Wax Museum | alt= | url=http://www.motherswaxmuseum.in/ | email= | address=CBD-1,HIDCO TOWER,69-1111,NEW TOWN | lat=22.5999 | long=88.4720 | directions= | phone=+91 33-23247243 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:00 - 15:30 | price=150 | lastedit=2015-06-29 | content=The Mother's Wax Museum consists of nine sections containg 18 to 19 wax models of eminent personalities. It contains models of Maradona, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Manna Dey, Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, etc. }} * {{see | name=Nalban Boating Complex | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 22.5683 | long=88.4193 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2357 2888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Adjoining Nicco Park, Nalban lake as the name suggests is mainly lakes and creeks (nal) fringed by groves (ban). It is a beautiful picnic spot for families, who would like to spend few hours in the lush greenery and placid lake. It is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its unpolluted environment offers a respite and soothes the visitors. }} * {{see | name=Nicco Park | alt= | url=http://www.niccoparks.com/ | email= | address=Salt Lake Sector IV | lat=22.571183 | long=88.421608 | directions= | phone=+91 33 66285549, 66285509 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is Disneyland for Kolkattans with its various adventure rides. Opened in 1991, Nicco Park is one of the biggest amusement parks in the country and has innovative entertainment for all age groups. This amusement park offers fun for children as well as adults and draws crowds from suburban Kolkata especially on the weekends. }} * {{see | name=Science City | alt= | url=http://www.sciencecitykolkata.org.in/ | email= | address=At the junction of J.B.S. Haldane Avenue (Park Circus Connector) and Eastern Metropolitan Bypass | lat=22.5402 | long=88.3959 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is one of the most spectacular science centres in the country. The size of the Science City baffles the first time visitor. }} * {{see | name=Swabhumi Heritage Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5712 | long=88.4019 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Here one can sample local arts and crafts as well as some of the food from its various stalls. }} ==Do== * {{do | name= Bioscope | alt=See films at Axis Mall | url= http://www.priyaentertainments.com/theatres.php?ti=15| email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Four screens for films }} * {{do | name=Club Prana | alt=Spa | url=http://kolkata.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/ | email=india.reservations@hyattintl.com | address=Hyatt Regency Kolkata Hotel, JA-1 Sector III, Salt Lake City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2335 1234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name= Fame - Hiland Park | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-cinemas-hiland-park-kolkata/FCHP | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Innox | alt=See films at City Centre II Rajarhat | url=http://www.nowrunning.com/inox-city-centre-ii-rajarhat/kolkata/1759/showtimes.htm | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 - 33 - 25266063 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Apsara Shopping Arcade | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.50415 | long=88.39986 | directions=At the crossing of EM Bypass and Prince Anwar Shah connector | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Axis Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Action Area 1C, Block CF, Plot No. 09, New Town, Rajarhat | lat=22.5802 | long=88.4596 | directions= | phone=+91 33 32006827 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Shopping mall, restaurants, Bioscope multiplex with four screens }} * {{buy | name= Charnock City | alt= | url= | email= | address=KB 26 Salt Lake City | lat=22.5674 | long= 88.4114 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2335 1349 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=City Centre II Rajarhat | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6232 | long=88.4503 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=City Centre Salt Lake City | alt= | url=http://saltlake.citycentremalls.in/ | email= | address=3rd Avenue, DC Block | lat=22.5879 | long=88.4079 | directions= | phone=+91 33 23581011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Hiland Park Metropolis Mall | alt= | url=http://www.hilandcal.com/projects/metropolis-mall/index.html | email= | address=EM Bypass Chak Garia | lat=22.4834 | long=88.3909 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=175,000 sq ft mall. }} * {{buy | name=Home Town | alt= | url= http://www.hometown.in/| email= | address=BG Block, Newtown | lat=22.5829 | long=88.4587 | directions= | phone=+91 90 07 862472 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Mani Square | alt= | url= | email= | address=164/1, Manicktala Main Road (EM Bypass) | lat=22.5779 | long=88.4012 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= It has more than 710,000 square feet (66,000 m2) of total area accommodating 250 outlets. }} * {{buy | name=Metro Cash & Carry | alt= | url=http://www.metro.co.in/public/Home | email= | address=322 Mouza Barakhola, on EM Bypass | lat=22.4956 | long=88.3992 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Wholesale market. One must be a registered card holder to buy things here in bulk. }} * {{buy | name=Silver Spring Arcade | alt= | url= | email= | address=EM Bypass | lat=22.5489 | long= 88.4004| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Upohar Town Centre | alt=Attached to Upohar Housing Complex of Bengal Ambuja | url= | email= | address=New Garia | lat=22.4753 | long=88.4009 | directions=Near Kavi Subhas terminal metro station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Spencer's and other outlets. }} ==Eat== ===City Centre II Rajarhat=== * {{eat | name=Gamma's World Cuisine | alt= | url= | email= | address=M 208, 2nd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40620069 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=International cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ground Floor, Block C | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 4062 0072, 40278000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=American fast food. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Kwality Wall Swirl's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Desserts }} * {{eat | name=Massekah | alt= | url= | email= | address=B 215 2nd floor, Block B | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9007213377, 9051834932 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=North Indian, Afghani cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=McDonald's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Unit A001, Block A, Ground Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66064251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=American fast food. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=The Orient | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ground Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65410399 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ground Floor, Block C | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40620073 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian cuisine, desserts. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Zion Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ground Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9903996699 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Drinks not served. }} ===Axis Mall=== * {{eat | name=Aaheli | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23242411, +91 9007770841 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:30AM - 10:30PM | price= | content=Bengali cuisine. Drinks served. Good environment, high price, indifferent service. }} * {{eat | name=Addiction | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 3200 6827 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=North Indian, Chinese cuisine Drinks served.. }} * {{eat | name=Cafe Coffee Day | alt= | url= | email= | address=2nd floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:30AM to 11:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Retro | alt= | url= | email= | address=5th Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23242345 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:30AM - 10:30PM | price= | content=Bengali cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Mehak-e-Punjab | alt= | url=http://www.mehak-e-punjab.com/ | email= | address=4th floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12 noon - 11PM | price= | content=North Indian, Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} ===City Centre Salt Lake City=== * {{eat | name= Afraa Restaurant| alt= | url= | email= | address=7th Floor, Block G | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23581111, +91 9007017098 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 12.30 - 3PM, 7 - 11PM| price= | content= Continental, Mediterranean, Italian and Japanese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Caught n Bowled | alt= | url= | email= | address= 4th Floor, Block B| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23580333, 23589993 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 12 noon - 3:30PM, 7 -10:45PM| price= | content= Chinese, Continental and North Indian cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name= Copper Chimney | alt= | url= | email= | address= 3rd Floor, Block C| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40215555, +91 8420000206 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12 noon - 3:30PM, 7PM - 10:30PM | price= | content=North Indian cuisine. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Haka | alt= | url= | email= | address=2nd Floor, Block E | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23581359, 23581445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12 noon - 10PM | price= | content= Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Kaafila | alt= | url= | email= | address= 3rd Floor, Block B| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40063210, 40063211 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12.30 - 3:15PM, 7 - 10:30PM | price= | content=North Indian cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address=1st Floor, Block A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40278000, 40063283 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11AM - 11PM| price= | content=American fast food. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address= 1st Floor, Block A| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23580984, 23580985 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11AM - 11PM| price= | content=Italian, pizza, desserts. Drinks not served. }} ===Mani Square=== * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address= 4th Floor| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23202186, +91 9330627517 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12.30 - 3:30PM, 6.30 - 11PM | price= | content= North Indian cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Haka | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65364679, 23202452 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12 noon - 3:30PM, 6.30 - 11PM | price= | content= Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40682017, +91 9830461313 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM - 11PM | price= | content=American fast food. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Khandani Rajdhani Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23202828, 23202839 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:30AM - 3:30PM, 6.30 - 11PM | price= | content=Rajasthani, Gujarati cuisine. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Machan | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65364680, 23202182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 12 noon - 3:30PM, 6.30 - 11PM| price= | content= North Indian, Mughlai cuisine. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=McDonald's | alt= | url= | email= | address= Ground Floor| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66064251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM - 11PM | price= | content= American fast food. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Mio Amore | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9903986636, +91 33 23202668 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12.30 - 11PM | price= | content=Mediterranean cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=The Shack | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65364679 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 - 11PM | price= | content=Goan cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Square 4o5 | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40208206, +91 8420033622 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11AM - 10:30PM| price= | content=Continental, North Indian cuisine. Drinks not served. }} ===Silver Spring Arcade=== * {{eat | name=Mainland China | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 22517034, 22517035 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Masque | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 22517283 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=North Indian cuisine.Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Oh! Calcutta | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 22517036, 22517037 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bengali cuisine, sea food. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Sigree | alt= | url= | email= | address=1st Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 22517032, 22517031 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=North Indian cuisine. Drinks served. }} ===China Town=== * {{eat | name=Beijing Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=77/1, Christopher Road, Tangra | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23281011, 23283998 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Big Boss | alt= | url= | email= | address=54C Matheswartala Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23282405, 23290777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Golden Joy | alt= | url= | email= | address=50/1, Matherswar Tala Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Near Gobinda Khatick Post Office | phone=+91 33 65350880, +91 9051870888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Kafulok | alt= | url= | email= | address=47, Govinda Khatick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23291953, 23282288 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Hiland Park Metropolis Mall | alt= | url=http://www.hilandcal.com/projects/metropolis-mall/index.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has a ten outlet eatery. }} * {{eat | name=Kim Ling | alt= | url= | email= | address=13, South Tangra Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23298923, 28650996 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Ming Garden Chinese Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=50/2, Matheswartala Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9830968711, +91 33 23299540 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} ===Other places=== * {{eat | name=Charnock's | alt= | url= | email= | address=KB 26, Sector 3, Salt Lake City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23351349, +91 9051325905 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 12 noon to 4PM, 7-30 to 10-30 pm | price= | content=Continental, Bengali, North Indian cuisine. Drinks served. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Mishra's Bar & Restaurant | alt= | url= http://www.mishrasindia.com/| email= | address=DG 1, Sector 2, Salt Lake City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 4009191, 4009195 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 9AM to 11PM| price= | content=Bar with good food arrangements. North Indian, South Indian, Continental, Chinese cuisine. }} * {{drink | name=Mishra's Bar & Restaurant | alt= | url= http://www.mishrasindia.com/| email= | address=IB-157, Sector 3, Salt Lake City | lat= | long= | directions=Near Tank 14 | phone=+91 33 40669175 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 9AM to 11PM| price= | content=Bar with good food arrangements. North Indian, South Indian, Continental, Chinese cuisine. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Salt Lake=== Salt Lake is a quiet by well developed township of Eastern Kolkata. * {{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=NP 222, Sector V, Salt Lake City, Krishnapur | lat= 22.5807 | long=88.4379 | directions=Opposite Technopolis | phone=+91 33 44502716 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Step In | alt= | url= | email= | address= G6 Tagore, Ruby Park, Kasba | lat= | long= | directions= Near Ruby Hospital | phone=+91 33 66037838 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sun & Services | alt= | url= | email= | address=GC 35, Sector 3 Bidhannagar | lat=22.5797 | long=88.4134 | directions=Near GC Island | phone=+91 33 66245815 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ====Mukundapur==== Mukundapur has a number of hospitals - notably Dr. Devi Shetty's Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Medica, Vision Care of AMRI and Shankara Nethralaya. * {{sleep | name=Arunadoy Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=173/1 Barakhola, Mukundapur | lat=22.4926 | long=88.4024 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24260842, +91 9831284083 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹250 per non-AC room | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ashirbad Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=264 Barakhola, Mukundapur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2426 4048, +91 9477402644, 9477402645| tollfree= | fax= | price=₹300 per double-bedded room, ₹350 per triple bedded room, all non-AC rooms | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Debi Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address= 175 Barakhola Mukundapur, Kalikapur| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24264817, +91 9831687537, 9831923007 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹500 per double-bedded non-AC room, ₹800 per double-bedded AC room | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Maa Tara Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=175/1 Barakhola, Mukundapur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831203612, 9903803612, 9007304467| tollfree= | fax= | price=₹400-500 per double-bedded non-AC room | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Meghalaya Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=138 Barakhola, Mukundapur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32986868 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹300 per double-bedded non-AC room | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Uttam Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=1563 Mukundapur Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24264287, +91 9830057482 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹500-₹600 per double-bedded non-AC room, ₹800-₹900 per double-bedded AC room | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ====Panchasayar==== Panchasayar is a quiet neighbourhood near Peerless Hospital * {{sleep | name=Apanjan | alt= | url= | email= | address= 3 Shanti Park, Panchasayar| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9830016645, 9836198199| tollfree= | fax= | price= Around ₹200 per day/ non-AC room| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Atithi | alt= | url= | email= | address=7 Sonali Park, Panchasayar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9830380049 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹250-₹350 per double-bedded non-AC room | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Bina Bhawan | alt= | url= | email= | address=15A, Shanti Park, Panchasayar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 98311248611, 987407250 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹300-₹350 per double-bedded non-AC room| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Maity Villa | alt= | url= | email= | address= 27 Sonali Park, Panchasayar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836955183 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹300-₹500 double-bedded non-AC room; ₹800-₹1200 for double-bedded AC room | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ricko | alt= | url= | email= | address=22 Shanti Park, Panchasayar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836955183 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹300-₹600 per double-bedded non-AC room| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Shib Bandhalay| alt= | url= | email= | address=21 Shanti Park, Panchasayar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹400 per double-bedded non-AC room| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Alcove Guest House & Service Apartment | alt= | url=http://www.alcove.co.in/ | email=stay@alcove.co.in | address=Block DL-39 , Salt Lake City | lat=22.5837 | long=88.4255 | directions=Close to CK Market. | phone=+91 89510 89510 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹2250 for serviced room | content=All rooms with air-conditioning, TV and private bathroom. Breakfast complimentary, free WiFI access. They also have guest houses at other locations in Salt Lake City and Kolkata. }} * {{sleep | name=Duhita Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.duhita.com/ | email=manager@duhita.com | address=AA 39, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700064 | lat=22.59129 | long=88.39897 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2337-5332 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-29 | content=Operating from 1987. }} * {{sleep | name=Harry Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.harrygroups.com/HarryGuestHouse/ | email=harryguest@gmail.com | address=AE 329, Salt lake, Kolkata 700064 | lat=22.59846 | long=88.41102 | directions= | phone= +91 - 033 - 2337 6716 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-29 | content=Operating since 1992 it is a fully air conditioned guest house. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Wild Orchid | alt= | url=http://www.hotelwildorchid.com/index.html | email= | address=87 Ramhrishna Pally, Mukundapur | lat=22.4904 | long=88.4096 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2426-4971, +91 9874210027, +91 9831038353 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹1200 onwards | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Next Generation Guest House | alt= | url=http://nextgenguesthouse.in/ | email=nextgencareer@gmail.com | address=Plot No 255, Block AD, Sector 1, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5954 | long=88.4054 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2321 5536 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=NIPS Serviced Apartments | alt=Guest House | url=http://www.nipsserviceapartment.com/ | email= | address=EC 98, Sector I, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5847 | long=88.4103 | directions= | phone=+91 9830610945| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Geared to the demands of IT sector employees for short or long stays }} * {{sleep | name=NRI Residency | alt= | url=http://www.NRIResidency.com | email=info@NRIResidency.com | address=C.I.T Road, Kankurgachi | lat=22.5779 | long=88.3905 | directions=located close to Salt Lake and the EM Bypass | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹1050-₹1200 | content=offers guesthouse style accommodation with clean and large AC rooms with Western-style private bathrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Tiger Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=1686 Lashkrhat, Tagore Park (Block -1) Naskar Hat, Kasba | lat=22.5201 | long=88.3979 | directions=Near Calcutta International School and Fortis Hospital. Off EM Bypass | phone=+91 33 2345 2433 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel The Sojourn | alt= | url=http://www.hotelthesojourn.com/contact-us.php | email=info@hotelthesojourn.com | address=Plot KB 23, Sector III, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5668 | long=88.4113 | directions=Beside of Salt Lake Stadium opposite Gate No 4 | phone=+91 33-2335-1462 (6 lines) / 2208 / 2209 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹3450-₹4400 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hyatt Regency | alt= | url=http://kolkata.regency.hyatt.com | email= | address=Eastern Metropolitan Bypass | lat=22.5706 | long=88.4055 | directions=in Salt Lake Sector III | phone=+91 33 2335 1234 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2335 1235 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Indismart Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.indismart.in/ | email=info@indismartgroup.com | address=International Tower X-1,8/3 Block EP, Salt Lake Electronics Complex, Sector-V | lat=22.5716 | long=88.4341 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2357 7550-59, 4010 1350 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2357 7735 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=ITC Sonar Kolkata | alt= | url=http://itc-sonar-kolkata.hotel-rn.com/?lbl=ggl | email= | address=1 JBS Halden Ave | lat=22.5451 | long=88.3979 | directions=Next to Science City | phone=+91 33 2345 4545 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2345 4455 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Monotel | alt= | url=http://www.monotel.com/index.html | email= | address=DM-2, Salt Lake, Sector-V, Kolkata 700 091 | lat=22.5781 | long=88.4277 | directions=Next to Wipro Technologies | phone=+91 33-40302000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-29 | content=A luxury hotel, located in the IT Hub, Sectort V, Salt Lake. }} * {{sleep | name=Novotel | alt= | url=http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-6937-novotel-kolkata-hotel-and-residences-/index.shtml | email= | address= CF 11 Action Area 1C New Town Rajarhat 700156 KOLKATA | lat=22.57963 | long=88.46150 | directions= | phone=+91 33-40323334 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-29 | content=A Luxury hotel located in Rajarhat (New Town) area. }} * {{sleep | name=The Sonnet | alt= | url=http://www.thesonnet.com/kolkata/ | email=reservations.kol@thesonnet.com | address=Block DD, Plot No. 8, Sector I, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5896 | long=88.4115 | directions= | phone=+91 33-66339000 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-66339001 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Stadel | alt= | url=http://www.thestadel.com/ | email= | address=Gate 3, Salt Lake Stadium, Sector 3, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5690 | long=88.4110 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2335 7220 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Swissotel | alt= | url=http://www.swissotel.com/hotels/kolkata/ | email=kolkata@swissotel.com | address=City Centre New Town, Action Area 2 D, Plot No.11/5 ▪ New Town Rajarhat | lat=22.6223 | long=88.4499 | directions= | phone=+91 33 6626 6666 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ==Connect== {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{geo|22.5583|88.4193|zoom=12}} [[Wikipedia:East Kolkata]] f2ees1wgi878or65451jfswavemtbw3 0 147961 2921435 2016-01-13T06:02:26Z Wrh2 229 #REDIRECT [[Kórnik]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Kórnik]] sux4r33wnziwck9lunfb0puezquxejx 0 18643 760911 2012-07-14T06:25:13Z Vidimian 1815 moved [[Labe]] to [[Labé]]: per [[anc|naming conventions]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Labé]] tjw939803qlzeejtj5a3bf0aby8zuob 0 149084 2953704 2953246 2016-03-08T12:49:28Z Gobbler 266 /* Cities */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Laconia_banner.jpg|pgname=Laconia}} '''Laconia''' is a region in the southeastern part of the [[Peloponnese]] ==Regions== '''East Mani''' ==Cities== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.075 |long=22.431 |zoom=12 |name=[[Sparta]] |image=}} — This historic city has a population of 10,000. It has two main arteries which make navigation really easy. To the west of the City is the beautiful, rugged Mt. Taygetos. * {{Marker|type=city |lat=36.760 |long=22.565 |zoom=12 |name=[[Gytheion]] |image=}} — A small fishing village. Nice seafood restaurants with plenty of beaches in the area mostly frequented by locals. Nearby [[Caves of Dyros]] is a large limestone cave system which is toured on a boat. Here you will find the point where Helen of Troy is said to have started the Trojan War. "The woman who launched a thousand ships." * {{Marker|type=city |lat=36.688 |long=23.052 |zoom=13 |name=Monemvassia |image=}} — The Rock of Gibraltar of Greece. Really pretty with an ancient walled city. * {{Marker|type=city |lat=36.9919 |long=22.7067 |zoom=14 |name=Geraki Laconias |image=}} — The seat of a medieval Frankish fiefdom of the Principality of Achaea at the western slopes of Mount Parnon. The village has several Byzantine-era churches. ==Other destinations== * {{Marker|type=go |lat=36.505 |long=22.979 |zoom=12 |name=[[Elafonisos]] |image=Elafonisos.jpg}} * {{Marker|type=go |lat=36.9607 |long=22.9888 |zoom=16 |name=[[Kyparissi Lakonias]] |image=}} — A small (population approx. 400), beautiful village, combining sea and mountains. Ideal for mountain ramblers. * {{Marker|type=go |lat=37.0753 |long=22.3695 |zoom=16 |name=[[Mystras]] |image=}} — The Byzantine city of Mystras is a short 15 minute ride away from [[Sparta]]. This has relics worthy of a visit. There is a museum in Sparta housing some artifacts. * {{Marker|type=go |lat=37.108 |long=22.246 |zoom=13 |name=Mount Taýgetos |image=Taygetos_Ilias_1.jpg}} — A popular hiking destination. ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Peloponnese}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo|37.083|22.602|zoom=10}} 1njoryignpzxpdhkk7pik2tjba0qdf0 0 138991 2940244 2697782 2016-02-13T19:30:30Z Traveler100bot 160739 /* Go next */no wikipedia link wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} [[File:Soimalampi at Leivonmäki NP.JPG|thumb|View over Soimalampi.]] '''[http://www.outdoors.fi/en/leivonmakinp Leivonmäki National Park]''' is an easy to explore [[Finnish National Parks|national park]] with diverse landscapes in [[Joutsa]], [[Central Finland]]. ==Understand== The national park is divided in two by the barren lake Rutajärvi. The northern part is dominated by dry pine forests, but there is also old spruce forest and forest with old deciduous trees. The terrain is hilly, with small lakes and mire hollows. The southern part is dominated by the open Haapasuo mire, which can be admired from the Haapasuo esker. ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== ===Climate=== ==Get in== The park is 50 km south of [[Jyväskylä]], west of E75 (national road 4). There are buses at least by E75 via Leivonmäki on the other side of Rutajärvi, 12 km by road from the southern part of the park. In school days you can use the school bus to come to Rutalahti or Selänpohja along local road 6134. With car you can drive to the Selänpohja or Kirveslampi parking areas of the park. For disabled to get to the Luupään Lenkki trail a boom can be opened (get the key). ==Fees/Permits== There are no entrance or hiking fees. There are several businesses offering services, such as equipment rental and guided tours and lodging outside the park. The bigger lakes and rivers are not part of the park. Fishing is allowed by the usual rules, i.e. angling and ice fishing is free, for lure fishing you need to pay the national and provincial fee, for other fishing in Rutajärvi and some other lakes you need the national permit and permission from the Leivonmäki fishing collective (Leivonmäen osakaskunta). Berry and mushroom picking is free. ==Get around== There are two nature trails (2.3 and 3.5 km) and several hiking trails. You can also use a bike (where it does no harm), rowing boat or canoe. In the winter there is a 10 km skiing track in the south part of the park. The trails are easy and most should suite also families with small children. Part of the Luupään Lenkki geological nature trail suits also prams and wheelchairs. Entrance is forbidden to most of the Haapasuo mire in the bird nesting season 15.4–15.7, but there is a bird watching tower at the edge of the restricted area. ==See== ==Do== There is a swimming place at Harjunlahti. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== There are commercial lodging facilities outside the park, e.g. in Leivonmäki. There are lean-to shelter for four persons each at Lake Soimalampi and on the islands Niinisaari and Halttunen, possibly also at Harjujärvi. ===Camping=== Camping is allowed only at the Lintuniemi (5–7 tents) and the Harjujärvi (check!) camping sites. ===Backcountry=== Outside the park [[right to access]] applies. ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Central Finland}} {{outlinepark}} {{geo|61.93282|25.98063}} [[wikipedia:Leivonmäki National Park]] 088q3fhnep0fj2c2jkv2lbdjb35qncb 0 19592 2960274 2953705 2016-03-19T07:56:15Z JinJian 37419 /* Sleep */ close wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Leyte''' is a province on [[Leyte Island]] in the [[Eastern Visayas]] island group in the [[Philippines]].. ==Regions== ==Cities== * [[Tacloban|Tacloban City]], capital of Leyte Province. * [[Ormoc|Ormoc City]] * [[Baybay|Baybay City]] * [[Burauen]] ==Other destinations== ==Understand== ==Talk== According to the 2000 Philippines Census, about 60% of the population of Leyte province speak [[Cebuano]]/Bisaya. About 40% of the population speak [[Waray]]. Most of the people in the capital city, Tacloban, speak Waray. ==Get in== Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport is the main gateway to the province and the entire region of [[Eastern Visayas]] including the provinces of [[Samar]] (Western), [[Eastern Samar]] and [[Southern Leyte]]. There are three airlines connecting the provincial capital [[Tacloban|Tacloban City]] to [[Manila]] and [[Cebu City]]. The following airlines have daily flights to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport: * '''Cebu Pacific''' - ''Manila'' ''4x'', ''Cebu'' ''1x'' * '''Philippine Airlines''' - ''Manila'' ''3x'', ''Cebu'' ''2x'' * '''Air Asia''' - ''Manila'' ''2x'' These airlines have international flight connections through [[Manila]] [[Davao]] and [[Cebu (city)|Cebu]] to cities in [[Southeast Asia]] such as [[Singapore]], [[Bangkok]], [[Jakarta]], [[Ho Chi Minh]], [[Kuala Lumpur]] and to cities in [[Japan]], [[Taiwan]], [[South Korea]] and [[China]] including [[Macau]] and [[Hong Kong]]. ==Get around== ==See== * The '''San Juanico Bridge''', which connects Leyte with the neighboring island of [[Samar]], is well over 2 km long. ===Itineraries=== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{geo|11.002778|124.857778}} {{IsPartOf|Eastern Visayas}} {{outlineregion}} [[Wikipedia:Leyte]] [[Commons:Category:Leyte]] 011d4h6a526nr882f8vqb41a09es7iu 0 19883 2948847 2484080 2016-02-29T03:03:58Z K7L 2105 /* Do */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Little Falls}} '''Little Falls''' is a city in [[Minnesota]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== U.S. Highway 10 from [[Saint Cloud (Minnesota)|Saint Cloud]] and [[Fargo]], MN Highway 371 from [[Brainerd]]. ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Charles A. Lindbergh State Park | url=http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/charles_a_lindbergh | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 320 616-2525 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Wooded campgrounds and hiking trails. }} * {{see | name=Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site | url=http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/lh | email= | address=1620 Lindbergh Dr S | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 320 616-5421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day: Th-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM | price=$7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children 6-17, free for children 5 and under | hoursextra=Open Memorial Day and Labor Day; pre-arranged group tours available in May, Sep, Oct | content=Contains Lindbergh's childhood home and a visitor center with a full size replica of the Spirit of St. Louis. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Little Falls Dam Festival | url=http://www.littlefallsmn.com/DamFestival.php | email= | address=Maple Island Park along the [[Mississippi River]] near the town dam | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Annual festival occurs in late June. }} * {{do | name=Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Weekend after Labor Day. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Bookin' It | url=http://www.bookinitontheweb.com | email= | address=104B 2nd St SE | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 320 632-1848 | tollfree=+1 800 809-1848 | fax= | hours=M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa 9:30AM-3:30PM | price= | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=A.T. the Black & White | url=http://www.attheblacknwhite.com | email= | address=116 1st St SE | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 320 632-5374 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Tu 7AM-3PM, W-Th 7AM-8PM, F-Sa 7AM-9PM | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Charlie's Pizza | url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlies-Pizza/157201132211 | email= | address=1006 Haven Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 320 632-6727 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 9AM-10PM | price= | content=Pizza and Italian. }} * {{eat | name=Little Fiesta | url=http://www.littlefiestarestaurant.com | email= | address=310 12th St NE | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 320 632-2445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 11AM-9:30PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM | price= | content=Mexican. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Zoomski's Coffee Shop | url=http://zoomskis.net | email= | address=500 E Broadway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 320 632-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=AmericInn | url=http://www.americinn.com/hotels/MN/LittleFalls | email= | address=306 Lemieur St SE | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 320 632-1964 | tollfree=+1 800 634-3444 | fax= | hours= | price=$79+ | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Clifwood Motel | url=http://www.clifwoodmotel.com | email= | address=1201 Haven Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 320 632-5488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$45+ | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Country Inn & Suites | url=http://www.countryinns.com/little-falls-hotel-mn-56345/mnlittle | email=cx_lfal@countryinns.com | address=209 16th St NE | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 320 632-1000 | tollfree=+1 800 596-2375 | fax=+1 320 632-3251 | hours= | price=$80+ | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Waller House Inn | url=http://www.wallerhouseinn.com | email= | address=301 3rd St SE | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 320 632-2836 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$109+ | checkin= | checkout= | content=Bed and breakfast. }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Little Falls Public Library | url=http://www.griver.org | email= | address=108 NE 3rd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 320 632-9676 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M,W noon-8PM, Tu,Th 10AM-8PM, F noon-6PM, Sa noon-5PM | price= | content=Free wifi. }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=US 10.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Fargo]] | minorl1=[[Staples]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Saint Paul]] | minorr1=[[Saint Cloud (Minnesota)|Saint Cloud]] | image2=MN-27.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Alexandria (Minnesota)|Alexandria]] | minorl2=[[Long Prairie]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Moose Lake (Minnesota)|Moose Lake]] | minorr2=[[Mille Lacs]] | image3=MN-371.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=N | majorl3=[[Cass Lake]] | minorl3=[[Brainerd]] | directionr3=S | majorr3=END | minorr3= }} {{IsPartOf|Northwestern Minnesota}} {{geo|45.977188|-94.370804}} {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Little Falls, Minnesota]] [[Dmoz:Regional/North_America/United_States/Minnesota/Localities/L/Little_Falls/]] [[Commons:Category:Little Falls, Minnesota]] 6pkdn0sehnbnjw0oeij4z78hioc8sb2 0 124584 2953738 2930156 2016-03-08T15:55:53Z Traveler100 79350 /* Nearby */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Stansted Airport.jpg}} [[File:London Stansted Airport.jpg|thumb|London Stansted Airport - terminal building, departures and arrivals]] '''[http://www.stanstedairport.com London Stansted Airport]''' ({{IATA|STN}}) is [[London]]'s third airport, located approximately 30 miles (48&nbsp;km) north-east of the city in the county of [[Essex (England)|Essex]] and nearer to [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]] than London. It's the fourth-busiest airport in the [[United Kingdom]] in terms of passenger numbers, with 17 million passing through its gates in 2012. ==Understand== Stansted is dominated by the low-cost airlines '''[http://easyjet.com EasyJet]''' and '''[http://ryanair.com Ryanair]''' who use the airport as a hub, as well as holiday charter airlines Thomson and [http://flypgs.com Pegasus]). Stansted also accommodates a few other scheduled carriers within Europe and a small number of inter-continental flights. ==Flights== ==Ground transportation== Getting to Stansted for an early morning flight is fairly straight forward as coaches run through the night. These are provided by National Express from Victoria and Liverpool Street stations. There is also a direct Citylink coach service to St Pancras station which may be useful for connections to Eurostar, or for trains to northern destinations from Kings Cross, St Pancras, or Euston. Be aware that queues are very common at Stansted and security checks can easily take an hour. Also getting to the airport can take longer than the proclaimed 90 minutes - it can take 120 minutes. When you arrive at the airport queueing for passport control can easily take up to 2 hours for non-EU passport holders, especially for Sunday night arrivals. In addition to services to London, [https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/ Arriva CrossCountry] rail services operate to [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]], [[Peterborough]] (for further rail connections to the north-east of England), [[Leicester]], and [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]]. National Express coach services operate directly to [[Luton]], [[Coventry]], [[Norwich]], [[Ipswich (England)|Ipswich]], [[Nottingham]], [[Cardiff]], and [[Bath]]. Transport options into central London: * {{listing | name=By rail: Stansted Express to London Liverpool Street | url=http://stanstedexpress.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 345 600 7245 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every 15min, journey time 45-60min | price=Single £23.40, return £37.50. Travelcards are not valid. First class fares are available. Children aged 5-15 travel at half fares. Most budget carriers' websites offer reduced price deals for the Stansted Express. | content= }} *{{listing | name=By rail then London Underground: Stansted Express to Tottenham Hale then London Underground (Victoria line) | url=http://stanstedexpress.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 345 600 7245 (premium rate number from most mobiles and often not available from overseas) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every 15 min | price=Single £21.00, return £33.50, then £3.20 (peak)/£2.70 (off-peak) for single Oyster fares to central London by Underground. Cash Underground fares cost considerably more. | content=If you are going to South London, the West End or West London then take the Stansted Express to Tottenham Hale then the London Underground (Victoria line). At Tottenham Hale ask for an ''[[London#Oyster card|Oyster]]'' card for the best fare.}} *{{listing | name=By coach: National Express | url=http://nationalexpress.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 371 781 8181 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every 15-30min. Journey time to Stratford: 1 hour. To Victoria: 90 min | price=To Stratford: £8 single, £14 return. To Victoria: £10 single, £16 return. Travelcards not valid | content=To Stratford (tube: Stratford) or Victoria (tube: Victoria). Folding bicycles only.}} *{{listing | name=By coach: Citylink| url=http://www.stanstedcitylink.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 330 123 2004 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every 30-60min. Journey time to St Pancras: 73 minutes. | price=To St Pancras: £8 single, £15 return. Travelcards not valid | content=To St Pancras station (tube: Kings Cross St Pancras). }} * {{listing | name=By minibus: EasyBus | url=http://easybus.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £2 (advance web purchase) to £8 single. Travelcard not valid | content=To Baker Street (tube: Baker Street) }} * {{listing | name=By taxi | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Journey time 90-120min | price=approx £70 | content=The airport is a long way from central London. It's normally a better idea to take a train to Liverpool Street and continue by taxi from there. }} * {{listing | name=By Minicab | url=http://www.stanstedairportcars.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1279 816901 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Journey time 90-120min | price=approx £70 | content=Stansted Airport Cars, located just outside of the terminal complex. }} ===Connecting to Heathrow=== * {{listing | name=By coach: National Express | url=http://nationalexpress.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 371 781 8181 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Approximately every hour. Journey time to Heathrow: 90 min | price=Single £25. Return £30-£35. | content= }} ==Get around== <!--if there is nothing in this section and those below it, should it be kept just for the heck of it?--> ==Wait== ==Eat and Drink== ==Buy== ==Connect== There are several commercial Wi-Fi hotspots covering most of the airport but they charge extortionate rates. A ''free'' Wi-Fi hotspot is in the arrivals gate area, next to the phone booths offering fixed internet. ==Cope== ==Sleep== ===Sleeping in the terminal=== A large number of budget flights depart from Stansted as early as 6AM (when the lowest fares are available). However, this presents travellers with a problem, as the airport's location is a long way outside London, and transport to the airport is sporadic before 5:30AM. Due to the high price of accommodation in the city and near the airport, and the fact that many budget airlines don't pay for accommodation in the event of cancellation, an increasing number of travellers choose to spend the night in the airport prior to their flight. A crowd of around 100 travellers (up to 400 in summer) camp in the main departure/arrivals hall every night, effectively turning it into a giant dormitory. Tips for sleeping at Stansted Airport: * Arrive early, preferably around 10PM, and stake your territory immediately. Benches without armrests are in limited supply and fill up quickly. * If you arrive later, take a floor mat and sleeping bag. Sleeping on the floor is tolerated by the staff, but avoid pitching your bed in front of shops and counters. * A sleeping bag is generally recommended as the automatic doors constantly open and close as passengers arrive, and it can get chilly in winter. * Safety is not a problem. The airport is miles away from any settlement and security guards overlook the open-plan building 24/7. * Ear plugs and eye covers are a must, as the cleaning staff are noisy and shop assistants start arriving at 4AM to open shutters. * At least one cafe is open all night, offering snacks and hot drinks. Boots the chemist is also open 24/7 * Toilets remain open and are normally in good condition. There is a drinking fountain to the left of the Accessorize storefront and the security entrance "Door 1", where you can fill water bottles for the night. ===Airport hotels=== Several chains have a hotel in the vicinity of the airport. The Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport is the most conveniently located, a short two-minute walk from the terminal. Others require a five-minute ride in a hotel-operated shuttle bus. * '''[http://www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-stanstedairport/ Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport]''' is immediately adjacent to the terminal building. * '''[http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/hilton-london-stansted-airport-hotel-STNAPHN/index.html Hilton London Stansted Airport]''' * '''[http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/stansted/lonsa/hoteldetail Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport]''' ==Nearby== *[[Bishop's Stortford]] *[[Chelmsford (England)|Chelmsford]] *[[Saffron Walden]] {{isPartOf|London}} {{outlineairport}} [[Wikipedia:London Stansted Airport]] [[Commons:Category:London Stansted Airport]] {{geo|51.885|0.235}} igfghqdziytkagkkhqu612re50tmzxr 0 20275 2931470 2931425 2016-01-28T12:04:57Z Traveler100 79350 /* Sleep */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|unesco=yes}} [[Image:Altes_Rathaus_Lorsch_02.JPG|thumb|Altes Rathaus in the Marktplatz]] '''[http://www.lorsch.de/ Lorsch]''' is a city in the state of [[Hesse]] in [[Germany]]. {{confused|[[Lorch]]}} ==Understand== Lorsch is a small town, with a picturesque town square (Marktplatz) and a historic cloister which is a UNESCO site. Lorsch is in the [[Bergstraße]] region even though it is a few kilometers west of the Bergstraße, the region's namesake road. ==Get in== ===By train=== Germany's regional train system is extensive, including a stop in Lorsch. About a 15-minute train ride from [[Mannheim]]. The railway station no longer has a ticket office. Bensheim is served by the [http://www.vrn.de/ Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar (VRN)] public transportation network. If you purchase a [[Bergstra%C3%9Fe#Get_around|VRN day pass]] to Lorsch from some other town on the [[Bergstraße]] south of Zwingenberg, then that ticket would also be valid to visit [[Zwingenberg]], [[Bensheim]] and [[Heppenheim]] which all have an Altstadt. You may need to change trains in Bensheim to reach Lorsch. Rail-fans should look into the bay window of the railway station to see the old-fashion levers that the station operator once used to control the settings of switches and signals on the rail line. ==See== [[Image:Brunnen_Lorsch_01.JPG|thumb|Fountain in the Marktplatz]] [[Image:Kloster_Lorsch_04.jpg|thumb|Königshalle (Kingshall) of the abbey]] * {{see | name=Marktplatz | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=has half-timbered buildings including the town hall (''Rathaus'') with a fountain. }} * {{see | name=Abbey and Cloister | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=located near the Marktplatz | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=is a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] }} * {{see | name=half-timbered buildings | alt= | url= | email= | address=along Bahnhofstraße | lat= | long= | directions=between the railway station and the Marktplatz. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Do== ==Buy== There is a small retail district on Bahnhofstraße near the Marktplatz. ==Eat== The Marktplatz has cafes and ice-cream parlours (''Eiscafe''). ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Karolinger Hof | alt= | url=http://www.karolinger-hof.de/ | email= | address=Lindenstraße 14 | lat=49.658548 | long=8.566311 | directions= | phone=+49 6251 175200 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-28 | content= }} ==Go next== *[[Bensheim]] *[[Worms]] {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|South Hesse}} {{geo|49.65452|8.56788|zoom=15}} [[wikipedia:Lorsch]] q3wdkfibcd92vaow32m08p55cbdoh5x 0 20276 2925816 2809229 2016-01-19T01:57:47Z AndreCarrotflower 1800 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Lorton''' is a census-designated place (CDP) in [[Fairfax County]], [[Virginia]]. ==Get in== ===By train=== Lorton is the northern Terminus of the '''[[Rail travel in the United States|Amtrak]] Auto Train''' which carries passengers and automobiles between [[Sanford (Florida)|Sanford]], [[Florida]] and Lorton, [[Virginia]], effectively serving as a car-rail link from the [[Washington, D.C.]] Metro Area to [[Orlando]]. The station, which opened in 2000, features a large, modern waiting area with high glass walls, a small gift shop, snack bar, and a children's playground. There is one long low level platform designed for Auto Train boarding and 6 vehicle ramps for boarding vehicles onto the 20+ autoracks that are on the Auto Train. ===By bus=== Vamoose Bus, a privately owned company, provides daily transportation to/from the Lorton VRE Station parking lot and Penn Station in [[New York City]]. ==Get around== ==See== Historic landmarks include Gunston Hall, George Mason's Home, Pohick Church with George Washington's box, Belvoir which was George Fairfax's home, and now Fort Belvoir Army Corps of Engineer base and Cranford Church. Woodlawn Plantation and Mt. Vernon, George Washington's Home on the Potomac River lie just to the North. * Pohick Bay Regional Park ==Do== * Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond Highway. Phone: (703) 494-6311. ==Buy== Gunston Plaza Shopping Center is the largest shopping center in the vicinity. The plaza includes a medical clinic, space for several business offices, grocery, restaurants, gymnasium, a senior citizen's center, and a number of shops and the post office. ==Eat== It's a little known fact that Lorton is the headquarter city for Five Guys, a nationally-recognized hamburger/hotdog chain with locations all over America. * Gennaro's Restaurant, 8170 Silverbrook Road, Phone: 703-690-7901. * Hong Kong Cafe, 9441 Lorton Market Street, Phone: (703) 372-1577. * Polo Grill Restaurant & Tap Room, 7784 Gunston Plaza. Phone (703) 550-0002. CLOSED. Now International House of Pancakes. *{{eat | name=Las Colinas Restaurant | url= | email= | address=7718 Gunston Plaza, Lorton, Virginia | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 703 339-4484 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Outstanding Mexican food. }} *{{eat | name=Fireside Grill | url=http://www.firesidegrillva.com/ | email= | address=9000 Lorton Station Blvd, Lorton, VA 22079 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 703 372-1923 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good but pricey food. }} ==Drink== * Skinifatz Restaurant & Nightclub, 10712 Richmond Highway. Phone: (703) 550-9252. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Comfort Inn Gunston Corner | alt= | url=http://www.cigunston.com/ | email= | address=8180 Silverbrook Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-703-643-3100 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Complimentary shuttle service to and from Springfield Metro station, free daily hot breakfast and free internet access. }} * Boneyard Inn, 5941 Kentia Trail. Phone: (703) 550-9022. * Hunter Motel & Restaurant, 8100 Loisdale Road. Phone: (703) 339-5400. ==Go next== * Clifton * [[Fairfax (Virginia)|Fairfax]] * Falls Church * [[Herndon]] * [[Vienna (Virginia)|Vienna]] {{routebox | image1=I-95.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Washington, D.C.]] via [[Image:I-395.svg|18px]] | minorl1=[[Springfield (Virginia)|Springfield]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Richmond]] | minorr1=[[Woodbridge (Virginia)|Woodbridge]] | image2=US 1.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Washington, D.C.]] | minorl2=[[Mount Vernon (Virginia)|Mount Vernon]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Richmond]] | minorr2=[[Woodbridge (Virginia)|Woodbridge]] | image3=VRE Fredericksburg Line icon.png | imagesize3=100 | directionl3=SW | majorl3=[[Fredericksburg (Virginia)|Fredericksburg]] | minorl3=[[Woodbridge (Virginia)|Woodbridge]] | directionr3=NE | majorr3=[[Washington, D.C.]] | minorr3=[[Springfield (Virginia)|Springfield]] }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|38.705000|-77.233611}} {{IsPartOf|Fairfax County}} [[WikiPedia:Lorton, Virginia]] [[Dmoz:Regional/North America/United States/Virginia/Localities/L/Lorton/]] dnsox5sj2nurqixl998sk0fz1p0f13f 0 20336 2953701 2404472 2016-03-08T12:43:07Z Traveler100 79350 format wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Lostwithiel''' is a village in [[Cornwall]]. ==Understand== Formally known as the capital of Cornwall, Lostwithiel serves as a perfect base for visiting the beautiful Cornish countryside and attractions. The village is also home to some beautiful, award winning restaurants and good quaility pubs. It has a large number of antique shops and an auction house with regular auctions. ==Get in== Situated on the A390, in the Fowey River Valley ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Royal Oak | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{eat | name=The Grapevine | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Globe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Sleep== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Cornwall}} {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Lostwithiel]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Cornwall/Lostwithiel/]] [[Commons:Category:Lostwithiel]] {{geo|50.4074|-4.6696}} 5quelf8dbu40oioqfzi8um524iy7huz 0 20490 2840179 2691123 2015-08-17T08:19:42Z IonutBizau 510064 /* Eat */ Updated listing for Ana Lugojana wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Lugoj''' is a city in [[Timiș County]], [[Banat]], [[Romania]]. ==Understand== '''Lugoj''' is situated on both banks of the '''Timiş River''' (which divides the city in two quarters, the '''Romanian''' on the right and the '''German''' on the left bank). It is the seat of the '''Eparchy of Lugoj''' in the '''Romanian Church United with Rome''', Greek-Catholic. Two villages are administered by the city, Măguri and Tapia. Lugoj was once a strongly fortified place and of greater relative importance than at present. In August 1849 it was the last seat of the Hungarian revolutionary government, and the last refuge of '''Lajos Kossuth''' and several other leaders of the Revolution prior to their escape to the Ottoman Empire. In modern times, it was the home town of famous '''Dracula''' actor '''Bela Lugosi'''. Lugosi's real family name was Blasko; the stagename Lugosi is the adjective form of Lugos, the town's Hungarian name. ==Get in== ===By train=== From Lugoj the trains are leaving to [[Timișoara]] Nord station, [[Sibiu]] station, [[Caransebeș]] station, [[Bucharest]] Nord Station and other Romanian cities.One of the trains is going to [[Belgrade]].Check timetables [http://www.lugojul.ro/lugoj-mersul-trenurilor.php here] ===By bus=== ===By car=== [[Timișoara]] is 60km away from Lugoj, [[Caransebeș]] 40km away and [[Deva]] is 100km away from Lugoj. To get to Lugoj from [[Timișoara]] and [[Caransebeș]] you must take E 70 road. From [[Deva]] you must take E 68 and you must take left at '''Săcămaș''' on E 68A(E673) road to [[Făget]]. ===By plane=== You can fly in to [[Timișoara]] airport, 50km away from '''Lugoj'''. ==Get around== Lugoj attractions can be easily seen on foot. ==See== *{{see | name=St. Nicholas Tower | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tower - bell St. Nicholas is the oldest Lugoj vestige and belonged to the former church - monastery St. Nicholas, built in the fourteenth and fifteenth century. There is no solid data on the year of the construction. }} *{{see | name=Assumption Orthodox Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is one of the most impressive baroque buildings in Banat. It was built between 1759-1766, founded by Gabriel Gurean, and was declared a historical monument. The church is a large building: length 42 m, width 21.5 m, 15.7 m height to dome vaults, iconostasis without canopy height of 9.3 m. The total height reaches 57 m. In the space with great acoustics of the church, the famous chorus "Ion Vidu" of the Lugoj Culture House supports traditional annual Easter concert. }} *{{see | name=Joseph Constatin Drăgan Square | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The market is positioned between Iron Bridge and City Hall.It is tangent with Andrei Saguna st. and named after the businessman and philanthropist Joseph Constantin Drăgan. The imposing structure of the market is the Greek Catholic Cathedral, built in classical style between 1843 to 1854. Each year the Lugoj Day is celebrated on December 20 , recalling that in December 1989 Lugoj was the second free city in Romania. }} *{{see | name=Iron Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Iron Bridge, a symbol of Lugoj, was inaugurated in August 1902, replacing the old wooden bridge, demolished a year earlier. By building the bridge, the two sides of Timis have been systematized. For 35 years, it represented the only possible river crossing. To build the bridge over 185 tons of iron were brought from Resita. The huge amount of metal was transported using carts pulled by oxes. }} *{{see | name=Old Prefecture | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This building was built between 1843 -1859 and served as administrative head of county Severin (1860-1880) and Caras-Severin (1881-1926), and the Prefecture of Severin County (1927-1948). It is a monumental building that closes the east side of Joseph Constantin Dragan Square. The façade is imposing, sober, with aspects of neoclassical architecture.Over time, the interior was much altered, while preserving intact interior stairways and the floor, which were made of massive tree trunks. }} *{{see | name=Romano-Catholic Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Between 1718 and 1723, on the left bank of the Timis River, about 300 m from the river, the new city (German Lugoj), was built the monastery Convent of the Order of St. Francis of Assisi.The building which exists today, much altered, was built between 1733-1735 by the monks.The first tower was built on 16 pillars of oak.In 1805 rose the second tower and then the church gets all four bells. In 1828 the clock tower was installed and the organ dates from 1832. }} *{{see | name=History, Ethnography and Fine Art Museum | alt=Muzeul de Istorie, Etnografie și Artă Plastică | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.682765 | long=21.903433 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The building was built between 1898 - 1899, with an imposing façade, decorated with taste and refinement in baroque style.In the center of the roof rises a truncated pyramid and above a small dome which is finished with a kind of flag. The nearly 65,000 objects stored in the museum and its storage offers visitors extensive opportunities to know the history, culture and civilization of these lands. }} *{{see | name=Old Post Inn | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Coach station on the way to Transylvania, the building was erected on the ruins of a building that existed since the XVI century. }} *{{see | name=City Hall | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The building was built between 1903-1905, for the financial direction of the Caras-Severin County and, later, the Severin County (1927), part of the Imperial Treasury. It is a monumental building, neoclassical-style, with basement, ground and two floors. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Restaurant Dacia | url= | email= | address=Str. A. Mocioni, Nr. 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 256 352 740 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Baldios | url= | email= | address=Str. Caransebesului, Nr. 89 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 256 358 358 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Union | url= | email= | address=Str. Andrei Saguna, Nr. 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 256 351 204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Acapulco | url= | email= | address=Str. Coloman Walisch, Nr. 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 256 350 353 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Pescarusul | url= | email= | address=Calea Timisorii, Nr. 157 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 256 356 470 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Siando | url= | email= | address=Str. Al. Mocioni, Nr. 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 256 359 967 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Restaurant Tivoli | url= | email= | address=Str. A.C. Popovici, Nr. 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 256 359 367 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Flamingo | url= | email= | address=Str. N. Pongracz, Nr. 26 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Ana Lugojana | alt= | url= | email= | address=DN 68A, km 9 | lat=45.7209087 | long=21.9950964 | directions= | phone=+40 256 353 060 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Restaurant Domacris | url= | email= | address=Str. Narciselor, Nr. 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 256 357 981 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Magic Concept | url= | email= | address=Str. Banatului, Nr. 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 723 765 000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== *{{drink | name=Matcon | url= | email= | address=Piata J. C. Dragan, Nr. 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Pizza Zuchini | url= | email= | address=Str. 20 Decembrie 1989, Nr. 36 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 256 336 236 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Super | url= | email= | address=Piata J.C. Dragan, Nr. 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Blue Night | url= | email= | address=Str. Bucegi, Nr. 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 256 352 733 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Zodiac | url= | email= | address=Str. N. Balcescu, Nr. 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Top One | url= | email= | address=Str. P. Norbert, Nr. 26 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 256 359 920 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Taboo | url= | email= | address=Piata J. C. Dragan, Nr. 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Clubs=== *{{drink | name=Space Bowling | url=http://www.spacebowling.ro | email= | address=Str. Timisorii, Nr. 121A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 256 355101 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=16.00-00.00 | price= | content= }} (add VL) *{{drink | name=Concordia | url= | email= | address=Str. Dunarii, Nr. 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Disco-Planet | url= | email= | address=Str. N. Balcescu, Nr. 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Night & Day | url= | email= | address=Str. Anisoara Odeanu, Nr. 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=MS & Darts | url= | email= | address=Str. Nicolae Balcescu, Nr. 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=New Yorker | url= | email= | address=Str. Anisoara Odeanu, Nr. 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Hotel Speranta | url= | email= | address=Str. Buziasului nr. 33 A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 744621503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Accommodation facilities: fax, internet cable, parking, kitchen access, payment card, safe at reception, bar, restaurant, conference room Room facilities: refrigerator in room, hairdryer, bath tub, rooms with balcony, central heating, air conditioning, private bathroom, TV room }} *{{sleep | name=Pensiunea Alexix Notte | url= | email= | address=Str. Banatului nr. 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 733 992 939 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Accommodation facilities: fax, wireless Internet, Pets, parking, jacuzzi, room service, pay by card, dining room, bar, restaurant, conference room Room facilities: Internet in room, bath tub, jacuzzi room, central heating, air conditioning, private bathroom, TV room }} *{{sleep | name=Pensiunea Romantique | url= | email= | address=Str. Jabarului nr. 82 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+40 256 353 088 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Accommodation facilities: fax, wireless internet, cable internet, parking, jacuzzi, room service, terrace, bar, restaurant, conference room Room facilities: Internet in room, refrigerator in room, hairdryer, bath tub, jacuzzi room, central heating, air conditioning, private bathroom, mini bar in room, TV room }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Dacia 3* | url= | email= | address=Str. Cuza Voda, nr.1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=60 accommodations in 33 rooms.Bar.Salons conditioned restaurant.Conference room.Summer garden.Terrace. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Timiș 2* | url= | email= | address=Str. Mocioni, nr.20-22 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant,Bar,Rooms with television,Cable TV,Phone. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Tivoli 3* | url= | email= | address=str. A.Popovici 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Connect== ===Phone=== '''Lugoj''' area code is 256 for Romtelecom or 356 for RDS.If you dial from Romania you must dial first 0256(0356) and if you dial from abroad you must dial +40256(+40356). ===Internet=== You can find some internet cafes in '''Lugoj'''. ==Go next== *[[Recaș]] is a town situated at a distance of 37&nbsp;km from Lugoj and 21&nbsp;km from Timişoara, on the national road DN6 (European E70).The first record of the settlement comes from the medieval chronicles in 1359 mentioned as Rykas. Over time,Recaș was first a feudal domain,fortress and fair. Also Recaş was administered by the Turkish, Austrian, Hungarian and Romanian.In the years 1784-1786, due process of colonization of the Banat, German colonists began to establish in Recaș.Located on sunny hills, with a temperate continental climate, Recaş is the ideal place for viticulture. The town is famous for its rich production of wine.You can visit Recaş Cellars,the hills with vineyards and you can participate in wine tastings. *[[Buziaș]] is town located 23&nbsp;km from Lugoj and 30&nbsp;km from Timişoara,on DJ592 county road . The settlement was known since Roman times as Ahihis. The first documentary attestation dates from 1320. Due to favorable natural conditions, with rich mineral springs and mild climate,Buziaș has been recognized as a potential spa center.Following research in 1811 the therapeutic value of mineral water here was recognized. In 1908, mineral water from Buziaş won the gold medal at the exhibition in Bratislava. Since 1911, Buziaş became European resort, visited at the time by Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Josef.Architecture of the resort is Turkish-Byzantine style, unique in Romania. Because of curative water and architectural style,Buziaş was likened to the famous resorts Karlovy Vary and Baden-Baden.In Buziaş you can visit the Resort Museum and Dendrological Park, with an area of 20 hectares and many rare species of trees. *'''Surduc Lake'''.Dam construction began in 1972.Lake main purpose is to provide drinking water to Timişoara area and defending against floods.With an area of 460 hectares,Surduc is the largest lake in Timis county. Fishing is permitted throughout the lake area and at any time except prohibition. Existing fish are carp, crucian carp, pike, bream. *'''Românești Cave'''.Românești cave is the second largest in Timiș county,it is located southeast of the Românești village, the left side of the Fărăşeşti Valley, Poiana Ruscă Mountains. Part of the medium category caves, with a total development of 1,450 m,it is arranged horizontally on 3 levels. The main entrance is oriented N-NW, is 9.5 m wide and 2 m high,which allows diffuse light to about 70 m.In the Bats Hall you can find a permanent colony of bats. Upper and middle floor is of fossil nature. Floor below, subfosil nature, is accessible only to speleologists with equipment.The cave is famous for its great acoustics. Since 1984, Speotimiş Speleological Association organizes the traditional annual concert that takes place in October. *'''Spring of Miron Monastery''' is situated at the foothills of Poiana Rusca Mountains, 1&nbsp;km from the road leading from Românești to Tomeşti. Also called "Hot Pond", because inside is a thermal water spring, with a constant temperature of 18 °C. *'''Muntele Mic'''.At about 22&nbsp;km from Caransebes, to the east,take the scenic road DJ 608A through the villages Zervesti, Turnu Ruieni, Borlova and reach lift station Craiu Valley (773 m altitude). Here, lift with a length of 3492 m (the longest route in the country) allows a rapid climb. Access to the resort can be done on a paved road about 13&nbsp;km.In July 1936, the monument Banat heroes of the struggle for reunification was inaugurated. In the same period rose also the Skete of St. Elias. Maramures style church was built of pine beams and is covered with shingles. *'''Semenic Tourist complex''' is at 1400 m altitude. Access by car is on the road Văliug - Gărâna to Prislop, and from there, right, after 5&nbsp;km to reach the Semenic plateau.The complex comprises over 19 huts, a restaurant and large central sites developed as ski and sledges slopes.Between Semenic and Goznei peaks the first giant slalom (elevation 140 m) with a modern ski-lift is arranged.Pleasant climate, pure air recommend Semenic tourist complex as a perfect place for relaxing, hiking and sports, both winter and summer. {{geo|45.6833|21.9000}} {{IsPartOf|Banat}} {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Lugoj]] [[Commons:Category:Lugoj]] llgysfl336wq58agye9mleq3385ojsq 0 20506 2964767 2953702 2016-03-28T07:52:59Z Traveler100 79350 /* See */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Lulworth_banner_Cove_and_Village.jpg}} '''Lulworth''' is an area in [[Dorset]]. It consists of the villages of '''West Lulworth''' and '''East Lulworth'''. ==Understand== The area is famous for Lulworth Cove, an important feature of the [[Jurassic Coast]]. West Lulworth is situated about half a mile inland from the cove. ==Get in== Leave the A352 at either Wool or Winfrith Newburgh. Parking is limited in the West Lulworth village. Drive through the village to reach the cove. There is a large car park and visitors centre as you approach the cove. Cars are not allowed past this point. ==See== * {{see | name=Lulworth Cove | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Walk down the road from the car park to the cove. Alternatively, walk along the cliff path for a good view of the cove and '''Stair Hole''', another geological feature. It is possible to walk along the hills that surround the cove or along the shingle beach. Access to the area east of the cove is restricted as it is part of a firing range. It is normally only open at weekends and throughout August. }} * {{see | name=Durdle Door | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=1 mile west of the cove. Take the well trodden path up the hill to the west from the car park. Alternatively, there is a nearer car park at the top of the cliff above Durdle Door. Take the road to Weymouth out of West Lulworth to the top of the hill. The car park is reached through the caravan park. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{see | name=Lulworth Castle | alt= | url=http://www.lulworth.com/ | email= | address=East Lulworth | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Castle Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=In the village | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Sleep== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Dorset}} {{outlinecity}} [[wikipedia:Lulworth]] {{geo|50.6208|-2.2498}} 9qvpcs65hnu7pemxvfqxkog5w3llkls 0 19285 782556 2011-05-09T11:32:13Z (WT-en) SaxonWarrior 4296 Redirecting to [[Lüneburg Heath]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Lüneburg Heath]] i54mwqgo1otdx5zswapo6ay4bzb1rpe 0 20715 2953709 2776628 2016-03-08T13:27:23Z The Land 36408 /* Get around */ + more on driving wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Azulejo Mercado Municipal Funchal banner.jpg|caption=Ceramic tiles (Azulejo) at the wall of the Mercado dos Lavradores, Funchal|unesco=yes}} [[File:Funchal Pico da Cruz.jpg|thumb|View on Funchal|350px]] '''[http://www.madeiratourism.org Madeira]''' is a sub-tropical archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean and is an autonomous region of [[Portugal]]. The archipelago is made up of two populated islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, and two groups of unpopulated islands called the Desertas and Selvagens Islands. Geographically in [[Africa]], it is an ultra-peripheral region of the European Union. Known worldwide as the Islands of eternal spring, Madeira, "Ilha Jardim" {Garden Island} or "Pearl of the Atlantic", it has a mild climate throughout the entire year. Madeira island is 500 km from the African coast and 1,000 km from the European continent, only 1.5 hr flight from mainland Portugal and about 3 hr from all the main countries in Europe. ==Cities== * [[Funchal]] &mdash; Island capital and largest city in Madeira, home to tourist resorts, gorgeous panoramas, and local color. * [[Calheta]] town * [[Câmara de Lobos]] * [[Machico]] * [[Paul do Mar]] village * [[Ribeira Brava]] town * [[Santa Cruz (Portugal)|Santa Cruz]] * [[Santana (Portugal)|Santana]] ==Other destinations== * The nearby island of [[Porto Santo]] ==Understand== Madeira Islands are just a short trip from Europe (more or less 4 hours from UK), to a destination where you can combine holidays by the sea, in the mountains or in the city. Discovered early in the 15th century by the Portuguese navigators João Gonçalves Zarco, Tristão Vaz Teixeira and Bartolomeu Perestrelo, Madeira is an autonomous region of [[Portugal]]. Nowadays Madeira is a popular destination for tourists of all ages. Its constant mild climate (temperatures between 20 and 27°C) keeps the spring on Madeira all year round. The levadas, an ingenious system of stone- and concrete-lined watercourses distributing water from the rainy north to the dry south, help flowers and crops flourish all year. That's why this island is called the ''Garden in the Atlantic''. The maintenance pathways for these water canals provide wonderful level trails for hiking in the mountains (up to 1861m) and through the tremendous landscape. Unfortunately, Madeira was hit by several catastrophes in 2010: in February heavy rainfall inundated parts of the island and caused destructive floods in river valleys on the south coast of the island, chiefly in Funchal, Ribeira Brava and Tabua. Reconstruction work of lost bridges and roads has now been largely completed, but the legacy of major forest fires in August of that year is likely to last longer, and some upper mountain footpaths in the east of the island remain closed or interrupted. Further floods in the 'Nuns' Valley' in October 2010 caused more damage to infrastructure, but this has been repaired. Despite all this, the authorities and locals have been hard at work ensuring that Madeira's tourism infrastructure has returned largely back to normal, and there is still plenty to see and do on Madeira! ==Get in== ===By plane=== * [http://www.anam.pt/Madeira-297.aspx '''Madeira International Airport'''/Funchal] ({{IATA|FNC}}) (formerly known as Santa Catarina Airport), about 30 minutes from [[Funchal]], in Santa Cruz municipality. Tel: +35 1 291 52 07 00. The neighbouring island is [[Porto Santo]]. [http://www.anam.pt/Porto-Santo-411.aspx PXO] is just a 15 minute flight from Madeira. There is boat/ship service between the two islands. The following Airline companies fly regularly to Madeira International Airport: TAP Portugal, Portugália, SATA, British Airways, Norwegian Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air France, easyJet, Finnair, First Choice Airways, Thomson, LTU, Thomas Cook, Condor, Niki, SAS, Sterling, Transavia, My Travel, Binter Canarias and Jet2.com (from May 2010). If you go to/from the airport by (rental) car, ask for directions to the parking area you need; there are 7, and they are badly signposted. Note that some smaller rental companies operate from sites near but not at the airport, and provide transport between terminal and depot. ===By boat=== *[[Cruise ships]] port here. *There is a '''car ferry''' between Porto Santo and Madeira, two hours one way. [http://www.portosantoline.pt/ Ferry Service Funchal-Porto Santo] ==Get around== *'''Buses''' A 7-day bus ticket is recommended, valid on all Funchal City routes, €17.50 (Mar 2007) Beware - timetables are very confusing as they do not include clear route details. There are six bus companies: *[http://www.horariosdefunchal.pt Horarios de Funchal] operates lines no 20/21 Funchal - Monte, line no 29 Funchal - Camacha, no 56 Funchal - Santana (via Ribeiro Frio), no 77 Funchal - Santo Antonio da Serra (via Camacha and Sitio Quarto Estradas), no 81 Funchal - Curral de Freiras and no 103 (Funchal - Arco de Sao Jorge (via Faial, Santana and Sao Horge). *[http://www.rodoeste.pt Rodoeste] operates lines no 3 Funchal - Estreito de Camara de Lobos, no 6 Funchal - Arco de Sao Jorge (via Encumeada), no 7 Funchal - Ribeira Brava, no 80 Funchal - Porto Montiz (via Calheta and Prazeres), no 96 Funchal - Jadrim da Serra (Corticeirias), no 139 Funchal - Porto Moniz, no 142 Funchal - Ponta da Pago (via Prazeres) ans no 148 Funchal - Boa Morte. *[http://www.sam.pt S.A.M.] operates lines no 23 Funchal - Machico (Espressbus), no 53 Funchal - Faial (via Airport), no 113 Funchal - Canical (via Airport) and no 156 Funchal - Marocos (via Machico, changes bus ar Machico) *'''Taxis''' *'''Car rental''' Driving in Madeira is not for the faint-hearted. A small number of main routes marked "Via Expresso" or "Via Rapida" (VE and VR on maps) are well-maintained, reasonably straight and level - thanks to a large number of tunnels, bridges and viaducts. All other roads are narrow and often steep. If a member of your group really enjoys the challenge of driving up ceaseless-seeming hairpin bends up mountains against oncoming traffic and usually with a sheer cliff face on one (or both) sides, then you may wish to consider hiring a car. Otherwise, it is best not to attempt driving on most of the island and instead to use buses and taxis. Of course a holiday based on public transport is less flexible, but for a driver with less than 100% confidence many of the roads are tiring, stressful and even dangerous. No-one should feel ashamed relying on the local bus, taxi and tour drivers (who after all are much better used to this kind of road). If you do decide to drive, then renting via the Internet is usually cheaper than walking-in. ==Talk== English is as common as in [[Portugal|mainland Portugal]], although people will always appreciate it if you try and learn a few words of [[Portuguese phrasebook|Portuguese]]. Note that the Portuguese spoken in Madeira tends to be heavily accented. ==See== [[File:Laurazeen wood madeira hg.jpg|thumbnail|[[World heritage]] listed laurel forest]] *'''Levadas''' An impressive system of aqueducts built between 1461 and 1966 to bring water from the mountains to farmland. *'''Cabo Girão''' One of the world's highest ocean cliffs (590m/1,935&nbsp;ft. above sea level). *'''Jardim Botânico''' Funchal Botanical garden. *{{see | name=São Vicente Caves | alt= | url=http://www.grutasecentrodovulcanismo.com/en/default.asp | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Volcanic caves (''grutas'') where you can visit lava tubes. }} *'''Jardim do Monte Palace''' Magnificent gardens of the former Monte Palace hotel. *'''Jardim Orquídea''' Orchid garden. *'''Fireworks on New Year's Eve''' The biggest fireworks in the world (Guinness world record 2007). Best places to see the fireworks include the tip of the marina of Funchal, on a cruise ship and Pico dos Barcelos (on the side where you can see the Funchal's marina). *'''Miradouro''' means viewpoint. Splendid views of the island can be seen from various viewpoints, including Pico dos Barcelos, Pico do Arieiro, Pico de Facho, Curral das Freiras, Monte. * The '''Laurisilva of Madeira''' — a special kind of subtropical forest found only on Madeira, inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]]. ==Do== *'''Hiking at Ponta de São Lourenço''', the eastern part of Madeira is a nature reserve with wonderful panoramic views of the Atlantic and spectacular volcanic rock formations. Many unusual species of plants are found here and are best seen from the footpath, such as the Ice Plant, Everlasting, Cardoon and many more. The hiking trail, which in recent years has been upgraded with stone steps and safety railings, can be walked comfortably with a pair of good hiking boots. The full walk, including a circuit of the reserve at the far end, will take several hours, so carry food and drink. Down the cliff from the road before reaching the trailhead is a secluded beach called Prainha, the island’s only natural black sandy beach. Very popular with the locals, it’s great for swimming. *{{do | name=Santo da Serra Golf | alt= | url=http://www.santodaserragolf.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{do | name=Palheiro Golf | alt= | url=http://www.palheirogolf.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{do | name=Porto Santo Golf | alt= | url=http://www.portosantogolfe.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *'''Fishing''' *'''Sailing'''. *'''Snorkelling'''. *'''Scuba diving'''[[File:Triggerfish Azul Madeira.jpg|thumb|Atlantic Triggerfish in Azul Housereef]] *'''Surfing''' The Atlantic offers waves for moderate to experienced surfers. Jardim do Mar and Paul do Mar are the most popular surfing places. *'''Birdwatching''' *'''Canyoning''' in Madeira is great for beginners and pro's alike. Abseiling down high watersfalls and jumping into crystal clear pools of fresh water is something you shouldn't miss. * '''Horse riding'''. * {{do | name=Jeep Tours and Bicycle (BTT) excursions | alt= | url=http://www.adventuremadeira.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{do| name= Madeira Sidecar Tours | alt= | url=http://www.madeirasidecartours.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} ==Work== Madeira is presently one the best locations in the E.U. for companies with operations in the single market and worldwide. With reduced direct and indirect taxation, adequate infrastructures, competitive operational costs, safety and quality of life, Madeira is positioned to provide the investor with a unique package of benefits, offering a wide range of solutions to enhance the efficiency and performance of various forms of investment. Moreover, Madeira's preferential tax regime has not only been approved by Portugal, but also by the European Union as a valid form of State Aid for regional development, providing Madeira's IBC with credibility and transparency. To find out more about Madeira's special status in the E.U., please consult State Aid nº 222-A-02; State Aid nº 222-B-02 and the Commission's Decision 2003/294/CE. For more information visit the official website of the '''[http://www.sdmadeira.pt/ International Business Center of Madeira]'''. ==Buy== * '''Madeira wine''', of course. Available in many varieties in all supermarkets and specialist shops. ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Adega da Quinta | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Quinta do Estreito, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos | phone=+351 291 910 530 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Traditional restaurant where you can eat "espetada" in an old winery uphill from Câmara de Lobos.}} * {{eat | name=Coral Restaurante | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Praca da Autonomia, Câmara de Lobos | phone=+351 291 098 284 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fresh fish and shell fish.}} * '''Espada Preta''', Caminho Trincheira, 9300-159 Câmara de Lobos, Tel: +351 291 948 439. Fresh fish and shell fish, also try their specialty "bread soup" (main course). * '''Restaurante O Tunel''', near the tunnel of Caniçal. Seafood starters and espetada as main course. Convenient if you do the levada walk or drive around the area of Caniçal, Machico, and Pico de Facho. ==Drink== Madeira Wine is a fortified wine prized equally for drinking and cooking. There are four major types of Madeira: Malvasia (also known as Malmsey or Malvazia), Bual (or Boal), Verdelho, and Sercial, the latter two being drier. ==Sleep== See individual city articles for listings. Those below are mostly outside towns. ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Atrio - Madeira | alt= | url=http://www.atrio-madeira.com/ | email=welcome@atrio-madeira.com | address= Lombo dos Moinhos Acima, 9370-912 Estreito da Calheta | lat= | long= | directions=South Madeira | phone=+35 129 182 0400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A small family run hotel. Each room is individually styled.}} * {{sleep | name=Estalagem do Mar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just outside São Vicente on the north coast | phone= | fax= | hours= |checkin= | checkout= | price=Low-season €50 | content=Rooms with private bathroom and tub and view to the Atlantic. Indoor and outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and a sauna, lots of parking space.}} * {{sleep | name=Quinta da Quebrada | alt= | url=http://quintadaquebrada.com.pt | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Arco de São Jorge, on the north coast | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= The place has pleasant weather, with sun all year round. Very warm and dry in summer, gentle temperature and very few rainy days in winter. The unit has 7 bungalows all with a beautiful view over the Atlantic Ocean, TV, and telephone. Each one is made up of a double room, a private bath-room, and a kitchenette/living-room.}} *{{sleep | name=Vila Galé Santa Cruz | url=http://www.vilagale.pt/pages/hoteis/?hotel=20 | email= | address=Rua de São Fernando 9100-157 | lat= | long= | directions=Santa Cruz | phone=+35 1 291 529 000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=5 minutes away from Funchal International Airport, top-quality hotel where you only have the sea for a vista. Only a few kilometers away from the tourism centre of Funchal.}} *{{sleep | name=Villa Koala | alt= | url= | email=info@koala-madeira.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=South side of Madeira. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Small hotel. }} ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Casas Valleparaizo | url=http://www.valleparaizo.com/en/ | email= | address=Estrada Regional 102, n.161, 9135-060 Camacha, Santa Cruz | lat= | long= | directions=From highway ER101 take exit 15 towards Cancela. At the roundabout, enter the tunnel. At the next roundabout go left. At the T-junction (SA supermarket), go left. Entrance is after the long pink wall at the bus stop | phone=+35 129 192 2174 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nine mountain cottages and a main house scattered around a beautiful large sloping garden. Quiet surroundings, yet only a 20 minute drive from Funchal.}} * {{sleep | name=Pestana Hotels & Resorts | alt= | url=http://www.pestana.com/en/hotels/madeira/pages/home.aspx| email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= |checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=The Pestana Group has 10 hotels in Madeira, 9 hotels in Funchal and 1 hotel in Porto Santo.}} *{{sleep | name=Quinta das Colmeias | url=http://www.quinta-das-colmeias.com | email= | address=Caminho do Poiso, Casais Proximos, Santo Antonio da Serra | lat= | long= | directions=From Funchal/airport, drive past the golf course. Just before the round about, there is a turning to your left. It's the fourth gate on your right | phone=+35 129 174 1515 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Two holiday homes. The main house sleeps 8 and the Cottage sleeps 6. Both share a common swimming pool. A few minutes drive from Santo da Serra Golf Course and Horse Riding Centre. 32° 43' 08,83, 016° 48' 49,33}} ==Stay safe== Emergency Service telephone number is 112 Some police in Funchal have red armbands, this signifies that they speak another language other than Portuguese, mainly English and German. Crime figures for Madeira are very low. ==Connect== * '''Internet''' - In some of the larger towns and cities on Madeira there is public ''free'' Wi-Fi Internet access sponsored by the Madeiran government. You'll find a 2m tall white and blue board telling you that Wi-Fi is available. There is also ''free'' access in the airport terminal. In addition, some bars and cafés offer Internet access too. {{isPartOf|Portugal}} {{isPartOf|Islands of the Atlantic Ocean}} {{usableregion}} [[Wikipedia:Madeira]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/Portugal/Madeira/]] {{related|Portugal}} {{geo|32.6511|-16.9097}} oh0t3534xtdc2sdf0hgw02lzu2e0q1c 0 20902 2814290 2759507 2015-06-24T02:01:54Z Matroc 248572 /* Cities */ add 1 liner wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Majha''' is a region of the state of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], in [[India]]. It is an area between the rivers Ravi and Beas which consists of the 3 districts of Gurdaspur, Amritsar, and Tarn Taran. ==Cities== * {{marker|type=city|zoom=15 | image=Goldentemplenight.JPG | name= [[Amritsar]] |lat=31.63398|long=74.87226 }} &mdash; a holy city, home of the Golden Temple * {{marker|type=city|zoom=15 | image=Mechanical_Block.jpg | name=[[Gurdaspur]]|lat=32.03330|long=75.40000 }} &mdash; a city located between the Beas and Raavi rivers * {{marker|type=city|zoom=15 | name=[[Nurpur]] | lat=32.30013 |long=75.88535 | image=Another temple inside Nurpur Fort.JPG }} &mdash; is famous for its silk and site of Nurpur Fort ruins * {{marker|type=city|zoom=15 | image=Beas River at Pathankot 6069.jpg | name=[[Pathankot]]|lat=32.26434|long=75.6421 }} &mdash; capital of the Pathankot district ==Other destinations== ==Understand== ==Talk== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ===Itineraries=== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Punjab (India)}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo|31.96|75.48|zoom=9}} [[WikiPedia:Majha]] 4h6q228jkrc2e4hfjjeqk9mku75x8wc 0 20996 2953703 2404669 2016-03-08T12:47:55Z Traveler100 79350 format wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} [[File:Malham Cove - geograph.org.uk - 35371.jpg|thumb|400px|Malham Cove]] '''Malham''' is a village in [[North Yorkshire]]. There is no church in the village but at '''Kirkby Malham''' to the south. ==Get in== Only reached by unclassified roads; best to use a map if coming by car. Infrequent buses from Settle and Skipton, twice a day on weekdays run by The Little Red Bus and Pennine Buses. ==Get around== It's easy enough to walk between all the places listed below. ==See== two of the most exciting limestone features in [[Yorkshire]] * {{see | name=Malham Cove | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{see | name=Gordale Scar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{see | name=Janet's Foss | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=a small but very pretty waterfall. }} * {{see | name=Dales National Park Information centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=good photos and the village car park. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== All the roads from Malham are very scenic. Malham is on the [[Pennine Way]] and the typical next stop northbound is [[Horton-in-Ribblesdale]] (14½ miles). Southbound, one might aim for [[Gargrave]] (6 miles), [[Thorton-in-Craven]] (10½ miles) or [[Earby]] (12 miles). {{routebox | image1=PennineWayRouteImage.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=S | majorl1=[[Edale]] | minorl1=[[Gargrave]] | directionr1=N | majorr1=[[Kirk Yetholm]] | minorr1=[[Horton-in-Ribblesdale]] }} {{IsPartOf|North Yorkshire}} {{outlinecity}} [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/North_Yorkshire/Malham/]] [[wikipedia:Malham]] {{geo|54.061|-2.153}} bmrboi5266gt0jd18zq6p5oajex2hy8 0 21155 2957841 2953774 2016-03-15T00:31:03Z Wrh2 229 added geo tag from wikidata using [[Project:AWB|AWB]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mandu_Ruins_Wikivoyage_Banner.jpg}} [[File:Jami Masjid, Mandu 01.jpg|thumb|300 px|Jami Masjid]] '''Mandu''' (''City of Joy'') is a small city in the state of [[Madhya Pradesh]] in [[India]], now best known for a fort built by Baaz Bahadur in the memory of his queen Rani Roopmati. Between 1401 and 1561 it was the capital of a Muslim state in the north of India. The capital was abandoned more than 400 years ago, and it's now a small city but also home to a large ruins site more than 10 km long and 15 km wide. The temple dedicated to Shiva also attracts many pilgrims. ==Get in== [[Indore]] (95 km) has the nearest airport and railhead. Ratlam (124 km) located on the Delhi - Mumbai rail route is another option of getting into Mandu ===By Air=== '''Ahilyabai Holkar Airport''' in [[Indore]] is the nearest airport. There are regular flights from [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], [[Jaipur]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Bhopal]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Nagpur]], [[Raipur]] and [[Kolkata]] ===By Bus=== Mandu is well connected from [[Indore]] (95 km) and [[Dhar]] (35 km). From Indore there are two direct bus to Mandu, the first from Gangwal Bus Stand (08:00) and second from Sarawate Bus Stand (14:00). The journey takes 3 hours. Alternatively one can make a break journey at Dhar. There are regular bus service from Indore to Dhar and from Dhar to mandu. ===By Car=== You can rent a car in [[Indore]]. The best route from Indore is as follows: Indore - Pithampur - Ghatabillod - Labour - Dhar - Mandu. The distance is approximately 95 km and the roads are in good condition. ==Get around== {{mapframe|22.3481|75.3979|zoom=15}} Apart from a few isolated ruins the runs of Mandu are clustered around a small area. ===Walk=== Most of the sites of Mandu can be covered by foot. ===Bicycles=== Can be hired to visit even the scattered sites of Mandu. ===Car=== Can be hired, and are is easiest and quickest way to visit the ruins of Mandu ===Guides=== Guides are available for whole sightseeing tours but most of these guides operate on a fixed circuit. Most of the major locations have guides at the spot. ==See== [[File:Taveli Mahal 02.jpg|thumb|Taveli Mahal]] [[File:Jahaz_Mahal_03.jpg|thumb|right|Jahaz Mahal]] [[File:Hindola Mahal 01.jpg|thumb|Hindola Mahal]] [[File:Jal Mahal (3926533862).jpg|thumb|Jal Mahal from Jahaz Mahal]] [[File:Hoshang Shah's tomb (3927224664).jpg|thumb|Hoshang Shah's Tomb]] [[File:6rani rupmati mahal mandav.jpg|thumb|Roopmati's Pavilion]] The archaeological sites of Mandu can be classified in five broad groups: # Central Group # Royal Group # Dary Khan's Tomb Group # Sagar Talao Group # Rewa Kund Group Apart from these major groups there are several scattered archaeological sites all over Mandu. There are also several gateways leading to the fortified medieval settlement of Mandu. ===Central Group=== * {{see | name=Asharfi Mahal | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.34841 | long=75.39893 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A structural complex of many buildings built over a long period of time. Area extended to encompass Mohammed Shah’s tomb. }} * {{see | name=Jami Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.34847 | long=75.39743 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A large mosque. }} * {{see | name=Tomb of Hoshang Shah | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.34850 | long=75.39623 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Shah Jahan's architect supposedly went to Mandu to study the tomb's architecture before building the [[Taj Mahal]]. }} * {{see | name=Tomb Dargah Sharif Shaikh Abdullha Shattari | lat=22.34811 | long=75.39874 }} ===Royal Group=== * {{see | name=Jahaj Mahal | alt=Ship Palace | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.35551 | long=75.39314 | directions=Sandwiched between Manju and kapoor Talao | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sunrise - Sunset | price= | content=The 110 m long and 15 m broad double - storeyed building is located on a narrow strip of land between the '''Munj Talao''' and '''Kapur Talao''', giving the appearance of a ship in water. probably built by '''Sultan Ghiyathuddin Khalji''' in the later part of the 15th century. It served as a large harem for the sultan and accomodated a staggering 15,000 women. Later it also served as the residence of '''Noor Jahan''', the favourite queen of Mughal Emperor '''Jahangir'''.<p>The southern end of the double - storied building has a stairs leading directly to the terrace. The northern end of the terrace contains a swimming pool of floral design there is a similar pool just below it on the first floor. The terrace has two domed pavilion on the southern and northern end of the long Jahaz Mahal. The northern pavilion is not at the very end of the terrace but just south of the swimming pool. The pavilions still contain blue and yellow tiles. }} * {{see | name=Hindola Mahal | alt=Swinging Palace | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3568 | long=75.3929 | directions=North of Jahaz Mahal | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The T - shaped building with sloping buttressed walls probably served as an audience hall. It was built during the reign of '''Sultan Ghiyathuddin Khalji''' in the later part of 15th century. }} * {{see | name=Royal Palace and Champa Bawdi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3568 | long=75.3920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-27 | content= }} * {{see | name=Dilwara Khan's Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3578 | long=75.3924 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-27 | content= }} * {{see | name=Jal Mahal | alt=Water Palace | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3561 | long=75.3912 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-27 | content= }} * {{see | name=Munj Talao | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3552 | long=75.3918 | directions=A large lake on the western side of Jahaz Mahal | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content= }} * {{see | name=Kapoor Talao | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3553 | long=75.3945 | directions=A lake on the eastern side of Jahaz Mahal | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content= }} * {{see | name=Gada Shah's Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.357237 | long=75.395944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content= }} * {{see | name=Adheri Bawdi | alt=Dark Step Well | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.357748 | long=75.395466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content= }} * {{see | name=Ujawala Bawdi | alt=Illuminated Step Well | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.357971 | long=75.396003 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content= }} ===Rewa Kund Group=== * {{see | name=Baz Bahadur's Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3140 | long=75.4077 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A palace with large courtyards surrounded by large halls and high terraces. }} * {{see | name=Rani Roopmati Pavilion | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.31067 | long=75.41025 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A sandstone structure built as an army observation post. }} ===Darya Khan's Tomb Group=== * {{see | name=Darya Khan's Tomb Complex | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3378 | long=75.4022 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-27 | content= }} * {{see | name=Hathi Paga Mahal | alt=Elephant's leg Palace | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3363 | long=75.4044 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content= }} * {{see | name=Roja Ka Makbara | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3357 | long=75.3991 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content= }} ===Sagar Talao Group=== * {{see | name=Dai ka Mahal | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3276 | long=75.4026 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-27 | content= }} * {{see | name=Dai ki Bahin ka Mahal | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3280 | long=75.4024 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-27 | content= }} * {{see | name=Malik Mughith's Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3283 | long=75.4024 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content= }} * {{see | name=Caravan Sarai | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3283 | long=75.4030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content= }} * {{see | name=Unknown Tomb | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3278 | long=75.4020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content= }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== Restaurant for regular Indian fare at Malwa Resort - close to the Jami Masjid. Traditional '''Daal-Baati''' may be savoured at the Jain Temple. ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Baobab Juice | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rs 20 | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content=The Baobab Tree, of African origin, grows in abundance in Mandu. The flesh of the the baobab fruit is dried and powdered. The powder is mixed in water with a dash of sugar to produce the juice. It's a sour drink and especially refreshing during summer. }} Nimboo pani is very popular and easily available refreshing tasty drink found everywhere in Mandu. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Temple in front of Jami Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-20 | content=The Temple in front of Jami Masjid provided a reasonable-priced stay as of Dec 2009 (₹250 at that time), good for night stay for those who don't want AC or a deluxe room. }} * {{sleep | name=Jhira Bagh Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-20 | content=Thirty kilometers from Mandu is a town called [[Dhar]], where there is an old palace, Jhira Bagh Palace. It has been restored and converted into a hotel. This is a very good place to stay and the food is simply outstanding. }} * {{sleep | name=The Rest House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-20 | content=Similar rooms for ₹150 (as of Dec 2009) }} For hotels, [http://www.mptourism.com MP Tourism] offers excellent options (booking available online). Mandu also has a number of good private hotels: * {{sleep | name=Malwa Resort | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3320 | long=75.3999 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=20 cottages - 10 AC and 10 non AC }} * {{sleep | name=Malwa Retreat | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3557 | long=75.3969 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=8 rooms - 2 AC and 6 non AC }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Roopmati | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.356572 | long=75.397698 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Royal Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Near Jami Masjid | phone=099 77 078671 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Jahaz Mahal Hotel | alt= | url=http://jahajmahalhotel.com/ | email= | address= Dhar Road, Mandu, Dist. Dhar Madhya Pradesh (India)- 454010 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=(07292)-263272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-05 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=ASI Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Taveli Mahal, Royal Enclave | lat=22.35459 | long=75.39393 | directions= | phone=(0755) 2558250 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-08 | content= }} ==Go next== {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Western Madhya Pradesh}} [[WikiPedia:Mandu, Madhya Pradesh]] [[Commons:Category:Mandu, Madhya Pradesh]] {{geo|22.3353|75.4158}} swbppow3r7tn4dzf7txujv52di0gtf0 0 21187 2929747 2929735 2016-01-25T06:39:21Z Ikan Kekek 36420 Seasonally. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner | Manhattan_from_Weehawken,_NJ_banner.jpg|pgname=Midtown East}} [[File:Manhattan3 amk.jpg|thumb|400px|Midtown skyline]] '''Midtown East''' is the core retail and commercial neighborhood of [[Manhattan]], containing the highest concentration of business and money this side of, well, the planet. The Empire State Building, the most iconic building (even if no longer the tallest) in the city is here. Shady Bryant Park abuts the imposing New York Public Library main branch at 42nd Street, while to the east is the magnificent Beaux Arts Grand Central Terminal. Le Corbusier's landmark UN Headquarters is located on the East River. The masterpiece art deco towers of Rockefeller Center and adjoining Radio City sit opposite 5th Avenue from St. Patrick's Cathedral, the seat of the city's archdiocese. Fifth Avenue below 59th remains the toniest and most exclusive retail neighborhood in [[New York City]], home to names like Saks, Tiffany and Bendel (and Apple!). Murray Hill north of 34th Street is home to some of the city's nicest brownstones. Much of the real estate in this neighborhood is likewise quite expensive, and the restaurants, bars and other facilities notably cater to a higher-paying clientele. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== Midtown, also called Midtown East to distinguish it from the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]] to the west, is the area between around 34th St and 59th St (beyond which is Central Park), and from the East River through First, Second, Third, Lexington, Park, Madison, and Fifth Avenues, with Sixth Avenue as the western boundary of the district. ==Get in== [[Image:Midtownnyc map.png|thumb|450px|Midtown Map]] ===By subway=== There is plenty of [[New York City#By subway|subway]] service to this area. The '''4''', '''5''', and '''6''' lines travel under Park Avenue (south of Grand Central Station) and Lexington Avenue (north of Grand Central), stopping at 42nd St. (Grand Central Station) and 59th St., with the 6 also stopping at 51st St. and 33rd St. Running under 6th Avenue are the '''B''', '''D''', '''F''', and '''M''' lines, which stop at 34th St. (close to the Empire State Building), 42nd St. (at Bryant Park, near the library) and 47-50 St. station (near Rockefeller Center). The F line continues up 6th Avenue, stopping at 57th St., while the '''E''' and '''M''' lines head under 53rd Street, stopping at 5th Av. and Lexington Av. (a passageway offers a free transfer to the 6 line). The '''7''' and '''S''' (Grand Central Shuttle) lines run under 42nd St. Both of them stop at Grand Central Station, with the 7 also stopping at 5th Av. (free transfer to the B, D, and F lines). Also serving the neighborhood are the '''N''', '''Q''', and '''R''' lines, which stop at 34th St. and 6th Av., close to the Empire State Building. ===By MTA bus=== Regular [[New York City#By bus 2|MTA buses]] run along every avenue except for short avenues like Vanderbilt, and there are also crosstown buses on 34th, 42nd, 49th/50th, and 57th Sts. In addition, express buses stop along these avenues, including the X25 to Financial District. Express buses charge a $6 fare, with free transfers available to other routes, and local buses charge $2.50 and enable free transfers to other local routes and the subway, with some exceptions. ===By Metro North commuter train=== Metro North commuter trains originate and terminate at '''Grand Central Terminal''' on E. 42 St. between Vanderbilt and Lexington Avs. See the [[New York City#By train|By train]] section on the main New York City page for more info. Note that the train terminal (but not the subway stop serving it) closes from approximately 1AM to 5AM daily. ==See== [[Image:Newyork bryantpark.JPG|thumb|300px|Bryant Park, with the Public Library in the background]] * {{see | name=Bryant Park | url=http://bryantpark.org | email=bpc@urbanmgt.com | address=Main Library, 42nd St and 6th Ave | lat=40.75375 | long=-73.98356 | directions=Subway: {{NYCS|B}}{{NYCS|D}}{{NYCS|F}}{{NYCS|M}} to 42nd St, {{NYCS|7}} to 5th Av | phone=+1 212 768-4242 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 719-3499 | hours= | price= | content=Located behind the Main Library, this shady park is an excellent spot to relax and get some good views of the surrounding skyscrapers. The park has free wireless internet, a children's carousel, several food and drink kiosks, and seasonal shows such as Fashion Week. }} * {{see | name=Greenacre Park | url= | email= | address=51st St | lat=40.75624 | long=-73.96930 | directions=between 2nd and 3rd Aves | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of New York's many "pocket parks," Greenacre is a small plot of green space and an excellent place to relax, with a nice waterfall in the back, plenty of seats and tables, and lots of shade, plus a small tea shop. }} * {{see | name=Paley Park | url= | email= | address=53rd St | lat=40.76033 | long=-73.97509 | directions=between Madison and 5th Aves | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another pocket park which is celebrated among landscape architects and urban designers, Paley is a great place to relax, with plenty of chairs below a canopy of trees and a waterfall spanning the entire back wall of the park. }} ===Architecture=== * {{see | name=Chrysler Building | url= | email= | address=405 Lexington Ave | lat=40.75161 | long=-73.97536 | directions=at 42nd St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the most recognizable and favored structures of New York, the Chrysler was the world's tallest building when completed in 1930, but lost that title to the nearby Empire State Building less than a year later. But what it lost in fame it makes up for in beauty, with its gorgeous, instantly recognizable Art Deco crown. }} * {{see | name=Citicorp Center | url= | email= | address=153 E 53rd St | lat=40.75832 | long=-73.96993 | directions=between Lexington and 3rd Aves | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=With its distinctive slanted roof and long, slender base columns, this building is another great skyscraper with a grand atrium. }} * {{see | name=Daily News Building | url= | email= | address=220 E 42nd St | lat=40.74976 | long=-73.97316 | directions=between 2nd and 3rd Aves | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This Art Deco design classic, completed in 1930 to a design by Raymond Hood, was made famous by the ''Superman'' films; to be admired are the extreme verticality of the design, the understated setbacks and functional design. The newspaper no longer holds offices here, but the foyer is well worth a visit if passing, if only to see the newspaper's giant globe sculpture and wall weather stations. }} * {{see | name=Empire State Building | alt= | url=http://esbnyc.com | email= | address=350 5th Ave | lat=40.74842 | long=-73.98565 | directions=at 34th St; Subway: {{NYCS|B}}{{NYCS|D}}{{NYCS|F}}{{NYCS|M}}{{NYCS|N}}{{NYCS|Q}}{{NYCS|R}} to 34th St | phone=+1 212 736-3100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8AM-2AM | price=$32 adults, $29 seniors (62+), $26 children (6-12), free for military in full uniform/children under 6 (tickets to 102nd floor observatory are $20 extra; express line tickets also sold) | content=A legend from the moment it was finished in 1931, the Empire State Building was easily the tallest building not just in New York, but the entire world for many years before being overtaken by another New York landmark - the twin towers of the World Trade Center. With the destruction of those two buildings, the Empire State Building was once again the tallest building in the city, but that lasted less than eleven years. But even though it's no longer the tallest, it remains iconic and one of the city's biggest tourist attractions. Expect ''long'' lines, and a lot of them - you'll have to wait in line to pass through a security checkpoint, wait in line to get tickets, wait in line for the elevators, and then make your way through the crowd on the outdoor observation deck on the 86th floor. One way to deal with the lines is to buy an express line ticket, which will bring you to the front of any line, but it will more than double the cost of your ticket. Another option is to visit very early in the day or late in the evening, when the lines will be considerably shorter. Despite the long lines and inevitable tourist kitsch, the views are excellent and the experience of being outdoors on top of New York City is a great one. Note that hawkers outside the building may try to tell you there is a very long line inside and that they can get you tickets to cut the line for some exorbitant price; before believing them, go inside and check the actual wait time which is clearly written on the electronic boards. }} [[Image:Image-Grand central Station Outside Night 2.jpg|thumb|300px|Grand Central Terminal]] * {{see | name=Grand Central Terminal | url=http://grandcentralterminal.com | email= | address=42nd St and Park Ave | lat=40.75253 | long=-73.97736 | directions=Subway: {{NYCS|4}}{{NYCS|5}}{{NYCS|6}}{{NYCS|7}}{{NYCS|S}} to 42nd St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=5:30AM-1:30AM | price=Free | content=Walk in and see the main concourse, a cavernous room often filled with people and elegantly detailed, with arched windows, a lovely clock, and an astronomical ceiling. }} * {{see | name=MetLife Building | url= | email= | address=200 Park Ave | lat=40.75351 | long=-73.97663 | directions=between 44th and 45th Sts, next to Grand Central Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Since it was built it has been probably ''the'' most hated building in New York, mostly because it rises up over Grand Central Station, completely blocking the view up Park Avenue, but it is a good example of modern architecture. }} * {{see | name=New York Public Library | url=http://nypl.org | email= | address=455 5th Ave | lat=40.75319 | long=-73.98222 | directions=between 40th and 42nd Sts | phone=+1 212 340-0833 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M,Th-Sa 11AM-6PM, Tu-W 11AM-7:30PM, closed Su | price=Free | content=The main branch of the New York Public Library (officially the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building), this is the grand structure flanked by lions on both sides of the entrance. Inside you'll see impressive architecture, long hallways, and beautifully designed reading rooms. }} * {{see | name=Rockefeller Center | url=http://rockefellercenter.com | email= | address= | lat=40.75867 | long=-73.97846 | directions={{NYCS|B}}{{NYCS|D}}{{NYCS|F}}{{NYCS|M}} to 47th-50th St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Christmas Tree, the Skating Rink, NBC studios, the shops and hubbub - you can't miss it. The Christmas Tree and the Skating Rink are naturally not year round, but in the summer, the complex is a hub for touristy operations. Within the striking Art Deco buildings of the complex are several dining establishments overlooking the area and many stores. }} ** {{see | name=Radio City Music Hall | url=http://radiocity.com/ | email= | address=1260 6th Ave | lat=40.76005 | long=-73.97984 | directions=between 50th and 51st Sts | phone=+1 212 307-7171 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:30AM–6PM | price= | content=See the Rockettes, another show, or just tour the famous Art Deco masterpiece. }} ** {{see | name=Top of the Rock Observation Deck | url=http://topoftherocknyc.com | email=info@topoftherocknyc.com | address=W 50th St | lat=40.75915 | long=-73.97953 | directions=between 5th and 6th Aves | phone=+1 212 698-2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8:30AM-midnight, last elevator at 11PM | price=$25 adults, $23 seniors, $16 children | content=On the 70th floor of the GE Building (better known by some as "30 Rock") is this narrow observation deck, built to resemble the deck of a cruise ship. The deck affords uninterrupted views over Central Park to the north and across Midtown to the south. }} * {{see | name=St. Patrick's Cathedral | url=http://saintpatrickscathedral.org | email=spctrojas@aol.com | address=460 Madison Ave | lat=40.75856 | long=-73.97627 | directions=between 50th and 51st Sts; Subway: {{NYCS|E}}{{NYCS|M}} to 5th Av | phone=+1 212 753-2261 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 755-4128 | hours= | price= | content=A big, grand neo-[[Gothic]] Catholic church, presided over by the Cardinal of New York; a years-long renovation was completed in time for a September, 2015 visit by Pope Francis I. }} * {{see | name=Saint Thomas Church | alt= | url=http://www.saintthomaschurch.org/ | email=welcome@SaintThomasChurch.org | address=1 W. 53th St | lat=40.76084 | long=-73.97624 | directions=corner of 5th Ave. | phone=+1 212 757-7013 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Monday-Friday: approximately 7:30AM until 6:30PM; Saturday: mornings and afternoons (hours vary week to week); Sunday: 7AM until 6PM (September - May) or 7AM until 1PM (summer) | price=Free admission | content=The interior of this Episcopal church is a peaceful place, and both the exterior and interior are architecturally harmonious and worth looking at if you are walking nearby. }} [[Image:Newyork unitednations.JPG|250px|thumb|right|The United Nations]] * {{see | name=United Nations Headquarters | url=http://un.org | email= | address=1st Ave at 46th St | lat=40.75124 | long=-73.96768 | directions=No parking available; take public transport to Grand Central Station then walk, or take the M15 bus up 1st Ave or down 2nd Ave or the M42 [42nd St.] or M50 [50th St.] crosstown buses | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm (no guided tours on Sat and Sun) | price=Free; guided tours $18 adults, $11 seniors and students, $9 children (6-12; younger children not allowed on tours) | content=The UN HQ sits on an 18-acre site between 42nd and 48th Streets, and between First Avenue and the East River. It is noted for its gardens and outdoor sculpture. There is a charge for the tours of the General Assembly and Secretariat but you can visit the Visitor's Lobby for free (although you do have to pass through a security checkpoint). There are two levels to the lobby area which includes a gallery, a gift shop, and a bookshop. If just visiting the lobby, don't join any queues once you're in the lobby - just find your way around. There is little in the way of signs to tell you where you can go - this is the UN, well-meaning but not well organized. }} * {{see | name=Waldorf-Astoria Hotel | url= | email= | address=301 Park Ave | lat=40.75651 | long=-73.97335 | directions=between 49th and 50th Sts | phone=+1 212 355-3100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A famous luxury hotel. }} ===Museums=== * {{see | name=The Morgan Library | url=http://www.themorgan.org/ | email=visitorservices@themorgan.org | address=225 Madison Ave | lat=40.74910 | long=-73.98172 | directions=at 36th St; Subway: {{NYCS|B}}{{NYCS|D}}{{NYCS|F}}{{NYCS|M}} trains to 34th St or {{NYCS|6}} train to 33rd St | phone=+1 212 685-0008 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 481-3484 | hours=Tu-Thu 10:30AM-5PM, F:10:30AM-9PM, Sa 10A-6 Su 11-6 | price=$15 adults, $10 students/seniors, $10 children under 16, free Friday after 7 | content=Once J. Pierpont Morgan's private library, this building houses his art collection, a Gutenberg Bible, and a first printing of The Star Spangled Banner. The bookshelves lining the walls include books by Dante, Dickens, Einstein, Twain, and several First and Second Folios }} * {{see | name=Museum of Modern Art | alt=MoMA | url=http://moma.org | email=info@moma.org | address=11 W 53rd St | lat=40.76148 | long=-73.97763 | directions=between 5th and 6th Aves; Subway: {{NYCS|E}}{{NYCS|M}} trains to 5th Ave/53rd St or {{NYCS|B}}{{NYCS|D}}{{NYCS|F}} trains to 47th-50th Sts-Rockefeller Center | phone=+1 212 708-9400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-Th 10:30AM-5:30PM, F 10:30AM-8PM | price=$20 adults, $16 seniors, $12 students, free for children under 16. Free admission for all on Fridays 4PM-8PM | hoursextra=open until 8:45PM on first Thursday of the month and every Thursday Jul-Aug | content=One of the greatest and most popular collections of modern art, on a par with the Tate Modern in [[London]] or [[Paris]]'s Centre Georges Pompidou. Exceedingly popular so be warned: queues for tickets start early and stretch long. To avoid the crowds, turn up at the door ''at least'' a half hour before opening, then take the elevator to the top floor and work your way down. The building is as much a draw as the outstanding collection; possessing arguably the best collection of modern masterpieces world-wide, MoMA houses important art works from Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, Matisse, Salvador Dalí, Paul Cézanne, Frida Kahlo, Piet Mondrian, and works by leading American artists such as Jackson Pollock, Jasper Johns, Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, and Chuck Close. MoMA also holds renowned art photography and design collections. In addition to being the crown jewel of modern art museums, MoMA puts on a terrific repertory program in a nicely renovated theater below the museum. }} * {{see | name=The Paley Center for Media | alt=formerly the Museum of Television & Radio | url=http://mtr.org | email= | address=25 W 52nd St | lat=40.76057 | long=-73.97759 | directions=between 5th and 6th Aves; Subway: {{NYCS|E}}{{NYCS|M}} trains to 5th Ave/53rd St or {{NYCS|B}}{{NYCS|D}}{{NYCS|F}} trains to 47th-50th Sts-Rockefeller Center | phone=+1 212 621-6600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W,F-Su noon-6PM, Th noon-8PM, closed M-Tu | price=$10 adults, $8 students/seniors, $5 children under 14 | content=Dedicated to preserving and collecting television programs as a service to the public, the museum consists of two museum branches in Los Angeles and New York City; combined they hold over 100,000 television programs that are available to the public, providing a historical, artistic and cultural perspective to television and radio. You may use their library here for the price of admission. They have lots of old shows and a database so you can see if they have what you want. }} * {{see | name=SONY Wonder Technology Lab | url=http://sonywondertechlab.com/ | email= | address=550 Madison Ave | lat=40.76141 | long=-73.97339 | directions= | phone=+1 212 833-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 9:30AM-5:30PM, closed Sundays, Mondays and major holidays | price=Free | content=Interactive hands-on exhibits of cutting edge technology, sponsored by Sony. Reservations are highly recommended. }} ==Do== *Walk on 5th Av. Around Christmas, it is usually mobbed, but off-season, it can be downright pleasant, and you can get to see just how pretty some of the department stores and high-end shops are. You may even be able to walk around Rockefeller Center at a strolling pace and see a view of the entire plaza. For great views: *Walk or bike across the '''Edward I. Koch Queensboro Bridge'''. *Take the '''Roosevelt Island Tram'''. More about Roosevelt Island below: ===Roosevelt Island=== [[File:Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park from Manhattan.png|right|thumb|440px|Four Freedoms Park as seen looking east from Manhattan.]] '''[http://www.rioc.com/ Roosevelt Island]''' is an elongated island in the East River between Manhattan Island and Queens. Originally a cattle farm, over the years it has had various names and uses, including as an asylum and a quarantine hospital. Today called Roosevelt Island, it is the home to several thousand New Yorkers who like its calm ambiance and connection to Manhattan. The island offers excellent views of the Manhattan skyline, particularly at the {{marker|type=do|name=Meditation Steps|lat=40.76081|long=-73.95204}}, just north of the Tramway stop, and {{marker|type=do|url=http://www.fdrfourfreedomspark.org/|name=Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park|lat=40.75069|long=-73.96042}}, a public space at the southern tip of the island, accessed by one of the riverside promenades. The island also affords one of the best views of the city's '''4th of July Fireworks''' displays when they take place in the East River (for the past few years they have instead been shot off from barges in the Hudson River); in such cases, get to the island very early, or you'll find that the seats are sold out. There are two ways to access the island from Manhattan. The most popular way for tourists (and certainly the most scenic) is to take the {{marker|type=do|name=Roosevelt Island Tramway|lat=40.76119|long=-73.96421}}, an aerial tram which crosses over the stretch of the East River between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island next to the Queensboro Bridge, offering splendid views of the skyline along the way. You can board the tram on Second Avenue at 59th Street; the one-way fare is $2.50; MetroCards accepted. The second option is to take the subway: the '''F''' train makes a single stop on the island, connecting it to the East 60s and Midtown to the west and Queens to the east. Additionally, a road bridge connects the island to the intersection of 36th Avenue and Vernon Boulevard in Queens, allowing you to drive, walk, bike, or take the Q102 bus to the island from Queens. ==Buy== [[File:Bergdorf Goodman.jpg|thumb|320px|Bergdorf Goodman department store, with the Crown Building (lit up) on the left]] '''Fifth Ave''' is a shoppers' paradise from 42nd to 60th Streets, boasting numerous flagships stores of national chains. Perpetually mobbed with shoppers and tourists, Fifth Avenue is a virtual standstill during the Christmas shopping season, when Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Cartier, Tiffany's, and Lord and Taylor put out their holiday displays. Other popular stores include Niketown, NBA Store, Versace, Gucci, Armani Exchange. '''47th Street''' between 5th and 6th Avenues is a large wholesale and retail Jewelry District. It is said that nearly every diamond sold in the US passes first through this street. On this street a dealer's reputation among the community of jewelry dealers is all-important, and million-dollar contracts are agreed to with just a handshake because of the reputation of each dealer. * {{buy | name=Apple Store | alt= | url=https://www.apple.com/retail/fifthavenue/ | email= | address=767 5th Ave | lat=40.76384 | long=-73.97297 | directions= | phone=+1 212 336-1440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located beneath a giant glass cube, this flagship Apple Store is open 24/7 and is crowded with shoppers all day long. Come here on the day the company releases a new gadget and you'll see lines that wrap around the block. }} * {{buy | name=Bergdorf Goodman | alt= | url=https://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/ | email= | address=754 5th Ave | lat=40.76361 | long=-73.97379 | directions=at 58th St | phone= | tollfree=+1-888-774-2424 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very high-end designer clothing, jewelry and accessories store for women, men and kids. }} *{{buy | name=Morrell Wine | url=http://morrellwinebar.com/ | email= | address=1 Rockefeller Plaza | lat=40.75816 | long=-73.97888 | directions=49th St between 5th and 6th Aves | phone=+1 212 262-7700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-7PM | price= | content=Perhaps the best wine selection in the city, this is the place to go if you want to find that unusual bottle to take home as a gift. They also ship all over if you want to take home more than you can carry! }} *{{buy | name=Nintendo World Store | alt=more commonly just referred to as the Nintendo Store | url=http://www.nintendoworldstore.com/ | email= | address=10 Rockefeller Plaza | lat=40.75806 | long=-73.97946 | directions= | phone=+1 646 459-0800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A two story specialty store that sells a wide variety of Nintendo merchandise, including videogames, t-shirts, and plushies of your favorite Nintendo characters. The most popular aspect of the store is their Pokecenter which has a wall dedicated to Pokemon videogames, DVDs, action figures and plush dolls. The plush dolls and action figures that are on sale change every week or so, so you need to be quick to find and buy your favorite pokemon’s plush counterpart. The store has a large section devoted to Wiis and 3DS/DS’s that are opened for customers to play and preview videogames before they purchase them. The store also sometimes holds tournaments and video viewings to promote upcoming releases of games. }} * {{buy | name=Saks Fifth Avenue | url=http://saksfifthavenue.com | email= | address=611 5th Ave | lat=40.75801 | long=-73.97696 | directions= | phone=+1 212 753-4000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Tiffany & Co. | url=http://tiffany.com | email= | address=727 5th Ave | lat=40.76258 | long=-73.97377 | directions=at 57th St | phone=+1 212 755-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su noon-5PM, closed Memorial Day | price= | content=The famous jewellers, scene of Audrey Hepburn's ''Breakfast at Tiffany's'' }} ==Eat== [[File:Koreatown manhattan 2009.JPG|thumb|270px|Koreatown]] In the low 30s near Herald Square is Koreatown, an emerging Little Korea of BBQ restaurants and Asian markets centered on 32nd St. between 5th Avenue and Broadway. *{{eat | name=Ai Fiori | url=http://www.aifiorinyc.com/ | email= | address=on the 2nd floor of the Langham Place Hotel, 400 5th Av. between 36th and 37th Sts. | lat=40.75018 | long=-73.98381 | directions=By subway: {{NYCS|B}}{{NYCS|D}}{{NYCS|F}}{{NYCS|M}}{{NYCS|N}}{{NYCS|Q}}{{NYCS|R}} to 34th St/Herald Sq | phone=+1 212 613-8660 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Breakfast Daily 7-10:30AM (limited menu in bar/lounge only Sa-Su); Lunch Daily 11:45AM-2:30PM (limited menu in bar/lounge only Sa-Su); Dinner Su-Th 5:30-9:30PM, F-Sa 5-10:30PM; Bar menu Su-Th 5:30-11:30PM, F-Sa 5PM-midnight | price=Around $125/person for dinner, including drinks, tax, and tip | content=This Ligurian restaurant has delicious cocktails (the fiori d'arancia, made with Old Forester bourbon, is absolutely delightful) and equally fine food, made with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients and with some kind of pleasant surprise in every dish. And unlike most other New York restaurants, it has plenty of space between tables. It is expensive but worth the money. The room is large, so while reservations are recommended, this is one upscale restaurant where it's usually possible to reserve at short notice. }} * {{eat | name=Bill’s Bar & Burger | alt= | url=http://www.billsbarandburger.com/venues/rockefeller-center/ | email= | address=16 West 51st Street | lat=40.759864 | long=-73.978445 | directions=at 5th Avenue | phone=+1 212 705 8510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa - W 11AM-11PM, Th F 11AM-12PM | price=$8-$14 | lastedit=2015-08-25 | content=Burger spot also known for disco fries (with gravy & cheese), beer & alcoholic shakes. }} * {{eat | name=Bryant Park Grill | url=http://www.arkrestaurants.com/bryant_park.html | email=bryantpark@arkrestaurants.com | address=25 West 40th St | lat=40.75305 | long=-73.98286 | directions=in Bryant Park | phone=+1 212 840-6500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th:11:30AM-11PM, Fr-Sa: 11AM-midnight,Su:11:30-4:30PM | price=$30 for mains | content=New American food in elegant dining room behind the public library, with a view over the park. }} * {{eat | name=Celsius | alt= | url=http://celsiusnyc.com/ | email= | address=Bryant Park | lat=40.753758 | long=-73.983282 | directions= | phone=+1 212-792-9603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-11-25 | content=Indoor and outdoor seating in the winter overlooking the skating rink. Good food and service, a little pricey but reasonably for the location (open seasonally). }} * {{eat | name=Cho Dang Gol | url=http://www.cdgnyc.com/ | email=contact@chodanggolny.com | address=55 W 35th St | lat=40.75030 | long=-73.98638 | directions=between 5th and 6th Aves | phone=+1 212 695-8222 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 695-3797 | hours= | price=Lunch is cheaper (~$20) and more informal. Expect to pay about $30 for dinner | content=A slightly upscale Korean restaurant that specializes in dishes made with artisanal tofu, several varieties of which are made on premises. }} *{{eat | name=Don's Bogam | url=http://www.donsbogam.com/ | email= | address=17 East 32nd St | lat=40.74683 | long=-73.98432 | directions=between 5th and Madison Avs. | phone=+1 212 683-2200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=noon-midnight every day | price=BBQ $25.95-29.95/portion; comes with generous and excellent banchan (complimentary side dishes) | content=Pleasant restaurant with real decor and ambiance, specializing in Korean barbecue - especially meat marinated in hot sauce - among other things. Don's Bogam and Madangsui (see listing below) are widely considered to be the best Korean BBQ specialists in Manhattan. }} * {{eat | name=Dos Caminos | alt= | url=http://www.doscaminos.com/venues/third-avenue/ | email= | address=825 Third Avenue | lat=40.755792 | long=-73.970249 | directions=at 50th Street | phone=+1 212 336 5400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Tu 11:30AM-10:30PM, W 11:30AM-11PM, Th 11:30AM-11:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM-12AM | price=$12 - $36 | lastedit=2015-08-26 | content=One of four up-market Mexican restaurants in Manhattan by the same name and under the same ownership (the other's are in [[/Manhattan/Gramercy_Flatiron|Gramercy]], [[Manhattan/Chelsea|Chelsea]], [[/Manhattan/SoHo|SoHo]]) Sticky, saucy ribs and guacamole. }} * {{eat | name=VietHaven | alt= | url=http://viethaven.com/| email=info@vietheaven.com | address=155 W 51st St| lat=40.7557914| long=-73.970242 | directions= | phone=+1 212-342-21-78 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$12 - $20 | lastedit=2015-08-26 | content=Very nice Vietnamese restaurant with full bar. Nice food and decent prices. Try seafood combo }} * {{eat | name=Ess'a Bagel | url=http://ess-a-bagel.com/ | email= | address=831 3rd Avenue | lat=40.75616 | long=-73.97017 | directions=at 51st Street | phone=+1 212 980-1010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 6AM-9PM, Sa-Su 6AM-5PM | price= | content=This legendary place serves up doughy, chewy bagels the size of hubcaps that some New Yorkers consider 'the best bagels in NYC - which means everywhere'. Bagel-eaters will also find a wide variety of mixed cream cheeses, tofu spreads, and smoked fish. Bagels are cheap, but prices depend on whether you eat in or take out! Expect to pay $3 for two bagels and a small tub of your favorite cream-cheese spread. Lines can be long at lunchtime. }} * {{eat | name=Hallo Berlin | url=http://www.halloberlinrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=54th St and 5th Ave | lat=40.76115 | long=-73.97541 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:30AM-3:30PM | price= | content=A pushcart on a Midtown street corner that serves what is widely regarded as some of the best German sausages in the city. }} * {{eat | name=Han Bat | url= | email= | address=53 W 35th St | lat=40.75020 | long=-73.98625 | directions=between 5th and 6th Aves | phone=+1 212 629-5588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Expect to pay around $20 for a hearty meal including 6 banchan (side dishes provided to diners for no additional charge) | content=Han Bat has the feel of a Korean diner, though with some surprisingly nice decor. Their forte is Hyaemul Dolsot Bibimbap (rice cooked in a stone pot with mixed seafood, herbs, Korean hot sauce, etc.). Some of their other dishes are very salty. }} * {{eat | name=Havana NY | url=http://havanany.com | email= | address=27 W 38th St | lat=40.75175 | long=-73.98414 | directions=between 5th and 6th Aves | phone=+1 212 944-0990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Well-priced Cuban casual restaurant & bar for lunch and dinner. They serve a variety of daily specials, including Plantain Soup and Suckling Roast Pork. }} * {{eat | name=Joe's Shanghai | url=http://joeshanghairestaurants.com/ | email= | address=24 W 56th St | lat=40.76267 | long=-73.97597 | directions=between 5th and 6th Aves | phone=+1 212 333-3868 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 397-1107 | hours=M-Sa 10AM-11PM, Su 1PM-10:30PM | price=$10-$20 | content=Try their famous "soup dumplings" -- listed on the menu as "steamed buns", and their other delicious Shanghai specialties. Pricier than the Chinatown location. }} * {{eat | name=Kang Suh | url= | email= | address=1250 Broadway | lat=40.74793 | long=-73.98787 | directions=actually on W. 32 St. just east of Broadway | phone=+1 212 564-6845 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A Korean restaurant with a large menu. You are best advised to order from the regular menu and avoid the lunch specials, which are not as good. There are special banquet rooms for large parties (reserve those in advance), and excellent service is provided. }} * {{eat | name=Keens Steakhouse | url=http://keens.com/ | email=banquet@keens.com | address=72 W 36th St | lat=40.75068 | long=-73.98646 | directions= | phone=+1 212 947-3636 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 714-1103 | hours=M-F 11:45AM-10:30PM, Sa 5PM-10:30PM, Su 5PM-9PM | price= | content=A New York chophouse with excellent steaks and great bar for pre & post dinner drinks or just drinks. Fine dining in comfortable surroundings. Founded in 1885, the restaurant has an interesting ceiling covered in 90,000 clay pipes which the customers used to smoke after dinner. Pipes were left at establishments, as they were too brittle to transport! }} * {{eat | name=Madangsui | url=http://www.madangsui.com/ | email= | address=35 W 35th St | lat=40.74999 | long=-73.98568 | directions=between 5th and 6th Aves | phone=+1 212 564-9333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves great Korean barbecue accompanied by a generous (8 dishes) and delectable banchan (complimentary side dishes), plus a bowl of dwenjang jigae (soupy stew made with fermented bean paste). }} * {{eat | name=Prime Grill | alt= | url=http://theprimegrill.primehospitalityny.com/ | email= | address=25 W 56th St | lat=40.76310 | long=-73.97582 | directions= | phone=+1 212 692-9292 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su 5-10:30PM, M-Th 12-2:30, 5:30-11:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Seoul Garden | url=http://m.mainstreethub.com/seoulgarden | email= | address=34 W. 32nd St., 2nd floor | lat=40.74770 | long=-73.98733 | directions=between Broadway and 5th Av. | phone=+1 212 736-9002 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another Korean restaurant with a substantial menu and some people's favorite. }} * {{eat | name=Strip House | alt= | url=http://www.striphouse.com/venues/midtown/ | email= | address=15 West 44th Street | lat=40.755242 | long=-73.980732 | directions= | phone=+1 212 336 5454 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su 5PM-10PM, M-W 11:30AM-11PM, Th F 11:30AM-11PM, Sa 5PM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2015-08-25 | content=Steakhouse with a raw bar boasts walls covered with photos of old-Hollywood stars. }} * {{eat | name=Tao | url=http://taorestaurant.com | email= | address=42 E 58th St | lat=40.76253 | long=-73.97149 | directions=between Park and Madison Aves | phone=+1 212 888-2288 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Trendy Asian cuisine; reservations required. Beautiful decor. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Ginger Man | url=http://www.gingerman-ny.com/ | email= | address=11 E 36th St | lat=40.74950 | long=-73.98264 | directions= | phone=+1 212 532-3740 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 532-3490 | hours= | price= | content=Sister bar to the Volcano (below). Larger bar with a broad selection of drinks that also serves bar food and snacks. Also an after-work crowd, this bar is also popular with your average Joes. Good place for groups. }} *{{drink | name=mad46 | url=http://mad46.com | email= | address=45 E 46th St | lat=40.75472 | long=-73.97706 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=5PM-12AM | price= | content=Amazing happy hour spot in Midtown atop The Roosevelt Hotel with a fantastic view. Not only serving delicious after work cocktails, but also offers a lite fair menu. }} ==Sleep== [[File:New York City Chrysler Building 04.jpg|thumb|The doors of the Chrysler Building, widely considered the finest of many [[Art Deco]] skyscrapers in Midtown Manhattan because of decorations that can be seen from nearby as well as its elegant shape when seen from afar]] ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Americana Inn | url=http://theamericanainn.com | email=americana@newyorkhotel.com | address=69 W 38th St | lat=40.75228 | long=-73.98547 | directions=at 6th Ave | phone=+1 212 840-6700 | tollfree=+1-888-468-3558 | fax=+1 212 840-1830 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$70+ | content=Single, double, and triple-bed accommodations. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Union Hotel | url=http://www.hotelgrandunion.com/ | email= | address=34 E. 32 St | lat=40.74601 | long=-73.98331 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rates from $150 | content=European style, family operated. }} * {{sleep | name=Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard and Airmen's Club | url=http://ssmaclub.org | email= | address=283 Lexington Ave | lat=40.74793 | long=-73.97824 | directions=at 37th St | phone=+1 212 683-4353 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=4PM | checkout=10:30AM | price=Rates are based on rank; $25+ | content=A service member friendly hotel. The hotel is closed to non-military personnel unless accompanied by a service member, veteran, or military retiree. }} * {{sleep | name=Vanderbilt YMCA | url=http://www.ymcanyc.org/vanderbilt | email= | address=224 E 47th St | lat=40.75321 | long=-73.97099 | directions=Subway: {{NYCS|4}}{{NYCS|5}}{{NYCS|6}}{{NYCS|7}} trains to 42nd St-Grand Central | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Twin private room: $35 | content=Walking distance from Grand Central Terminal and near the United Nations. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel 373 Fifth Avenue | url=http://www.373uhotels.com/ | email= | address=373 5th Ave | lat=40.74908 | long=-73.98370 | directions=at 35th St | phone=+1 212 695-7200 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Roosevelt Hotel | alt= | url=http://theroosevelthotel.com | email= | address=45 E 45th St | lat=40.75491 | long=-73.97719 | directions=at Madison Ave | phone=+1 212 661-4475 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A Pakistani-owned hotel named after the 20th President Theodore Roosevelt and opened in 1924. The hotel has 1,015 rooms including 52 suites. This hotel has been seen in several major motion pictures. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Rockefeller Plaza (7175078738).jpg|thumb|300px|Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller Center]] * {{sleep | name=1 Hotel Central Park | alt= | url=https://1hotels.com/central-park/ | email= | address=1414 Avenue of the Americas | lat=40.764832 | long=-73.976756 | directions= | phone=+1 212 703 2001 | tollfree=+1 866 615 1111 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$300+ | lastedit=2015-08-07 | content=Featuring natural light, organic and reclaimed materials. Farm-fresh meal at the restaurant, menu created by Chez Panisse alum, Jonathan Waxman, }} * {{sleep | name=70 Park Avenue Hotel | url=http://70parkave.com | email= | address=70 Park Ave | lat=40.74989 | long=-73.97969 | directions=at 38th St | phone=+1 212 973-2400 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 973-2401 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Nice boutique hotel with good bar, Silverleaf Tavern, which serves a good G&T. Lovely rooms including LCD TV's etc. Some rooms have a view of the Empire State Building. }} * {{sleep | name=Avalon Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.avalonhotelnyc.com/ | email= | address=16 E 32nd St | lat=40.74654 | long=-73.98458 | directions= | phone=+1 212 299-7000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$200-$350 | content=Boutique hotel with roomy suites, close to the Empire State Building. }} * {{sleep | name=Baccarat Hotel New York | alt= | url=http://www.baccarathotels.com/ | email=NYSales@baccarathotels.com | address=28 West 53rd St | lat=40.760825 | long=-73.977246 | directions= | phone=+1 212 790-8800 | tollfree=+1 844 294-1764 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$759+ | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=An upscale hotel offering 114 rooms and suites. The hotel has many interesting features, including a mica-covered vaulted ceiling, silver-leafed wood paneling, pleated-silk walls, marble, and Baccarat crystal elements throughout. }} * {{sleep | name=Bryant Park Hotel | url=http://bryantparkhotel.com | email= | address=W 40th St | lat=40.75280 | long=-73.98383 | directions=between 5th and 6th Aves, on Bryant Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$245+ | content=Distinctive black brick and gold trim building. Amenities include deep soaking tubs, cashmere blankets, Pipino toiletries, Tibetan rugs in rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Dylan Hotel | url=http://dylanhotel.com/ | email= | address=52 E 41st St | lat=40.75160 | long=-73.97912 | directions=between Madison and Park Aves | phone=+1 212 338-0500 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel | url=http://fitzpatrickhotels.com/manhattan | email= | address=687 Lexington Ave | lat=40.76051 | long=-73.96909 | directions= | phone=+1 212 355-0100 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Irish boutique hotel with a popular on-site Irish restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Four Seasons Hotel | url=http://fourseasons.com/newyorkfs | email= | address=57 E 57th St | lat=40.76229 | long=-73.97127 | directions=between Madison and Park Aves | phone=+1 212 758-5700 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Hyatt New York | url=http://grandnewyork.hyatt.com | email= | address=109 E 42nd St | lat=40.75202 | long=-73.97631 | directions=Park Ave at Grand Central Terminal | phone=+1 212 883-1234 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 697-3772 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Attached to Grand Central Station. }} * {{sleep | name=Hampton Inn Manhattan 35th Street/Empire State Building | url=http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-york/hampton-inn-manhattan-35th-st-empire-state-bldg-NYCEMHX/index.html | email= | address=59 West 35th St | lat=40.75038 | long=-73.98633 | directions= | phone=+1 212-564-3688 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212-564-3799 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$200-$350 | content=A business-style hotel with modern and clean rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Elysee | url=http://elyseehotel.com | email=hotelres@elyseehotel.com | address=60 E 54th St | lat=40.75983 | long=-73.97304 | directions= | phone=+1 212 753-1066 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 980-9278 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=This country French hotel offers guests free high speed Wi-fi and complimentary refreshments in the Club room 24 hours a day including breakfast in the mornings and wine and cheese receptions on weeknights. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Metro | url=http://hotelmetronyc.com | email= | address=45 W 35th St | lat=40.75013 | long=-73.98595 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Newly renovated guestrooms, complimentary continental breakfast or afternoon snack in the Metro Grill restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hyatt 48 Lex | url=http://www.hyatt48lex.com | email=reservations@hyatt48lex.com | address=517 Lexington Ave | lat=40.75531 | long=-73.97292 | directions=corner of 48th Street at Lexington Avenue | phone=+1 212 838-1234 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A fresh blend of highly personalized concierge service with high-end contemporary art and design. }} * {{sleep | name=Kimberly Hotel | url=http://kimberlyhotel.com/ | email= | address=145 E 50th St | lat=40.75634 | long=-73.97135 | directions= | phone=+1 212 702-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Kitano | url=http://kitano.com/ | email= | address=66 Park Ave | lat=40.74958 | long=-73.97999 | directions= | phone=+1 212 885-7000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A luxury four-diamond Japanese style hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Library Hotel | url=http://libraryhotel.com | email=reservations@libraryhotel.com | address=299 Madison Ave | lat=40.75212 | long=-73.97938 | directions=at 41st St | phone=+1 212 983-4500 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 499-9099 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Free high speed Wi-fi and complimentary refreshments in the Reading Room 24 hours a day including breakfast in the mornings and wine and cheese receptions in the evenings except for Sunday nights. }} * {{sleep | name=New York Palace Hotel | url=http://newyorkpalace.com | email= | address=455 Madison Ave | lat=40.75796 | long=-73.97486 | directions=at 50th St | phone=+1 212 888-7000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Luxury accommodations, good views, spacious rooms, spa & fitness center, fine dining at the Gilt Restaurant & Bar, meeting and event rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Omni Berkshire Place | url=http://omniberkshireplace.com/ | email= | address=21 E 52nd St | lat=40.75937 | long=-73.97484 | directions=at Madison Ave | phone=+1 212 753-5800 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Peninsula Hotel New York | url=http://newyork.peninsula.com | email= | address=700 5th Ave | lat=40.76163 | long=-73.97537 | directions=5th Ave and 55th St | phone=+1 212 956-2888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Has a rooftop bar. }} [[File:Plaza hotel.jpg|thumb|250px|The Plaza Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Plaza Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.theplazany.com/ | email= | address=768 5th Ave | lat=40.76444 | long=-73.97443 | directions=at Central Park South, in front of Grand Army Plaza | phone=+1-212-759-3000 | tollfree=+1-888-850-0909 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=This is one place where the truism is accurate: If you have to ask the price of a room, you can't afford it. Room rates are not posted on their website, but go into the thousands per night | content=Perhaps the most famous of New York's luxury hotels, the Plaza is an attraction in and of itself, having been used as a backdrop in numerous movies and TV shows and serving as the meeting place for many celebrities and politicians. The Plaza is also famous as a place to go for afternoon tea or cocktails, and of course you will pay dearly for that. }} * {{sleep | name=Roger Smith Hotel | url=http://rogersmith.com | email= | address=501 Lexington Ave | lat=40.75471 | long=-73.97338 | directions=at 47th St | phone=+1 212 755-1400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=San Carlos Hotel | url=http://sancarloshotel.com | email= | address=150 E 50th St | lat=40.75589 | long=-73.97154 | directions= | phone=+1 212 755-1800 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Waldorf Astoria New York | alt= | url=http://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-york/waldorf-astoria-new-york-NYCWAWA/index.html | email= | address=301 Park Ave | lat=40.75671 | long=-73.97384 | directions=between 49th and 50th Sts. | phone=+1-212-355-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-872-7272 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Another famous luxury hotel that is among the more notable in New York, with a long history in a lavish Art Deco building that has housed many a celebrity. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=NYCS-bull-trans-4.svg | imagesize1=22px | image1a=NYCS-bull-trans-5.svg | imagesize1a=22px | image1b=NYCS-bull-trans-6.svg | imagesize1b=22px | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Bronx]] | minorl1=[[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Manhattan/Financial District|Financial District]] | minorr1=[[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Gramercy Flatiron]] | image2=NYCS-bull-trans-7.svg | imagesize2=22px | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]] | minorl2= | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]] | minorr2=[[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City, Queens]] | image3=NYCS-bull-trans-B.svg | imagesize3=22px | image3a=NYCS-bull-trans-D.svg | imagesize3a=22px | image3b= | imagesize3b=22px | image3c= | imagesize3c=22px | directionl3=N | majorl3=[[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]] | minorl3='''[[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]]''' | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]] | minorr3=[[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] | image4=NYCS-bull-trans-F.svg | imagesize4=22px | image4a=NYCS-bull-trans-M.svg | imagesize4a=22px | directionl4=N | majorl4=[[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City, Queens]] | minorl4=[[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]] (F) | directionr4=S | majorr4=[[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]] | minorr4=[[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Gramercy Flatiron]] | image5=NYCS-bull-trans-E.svg | imagesize5=22px | directionl5=W | majorl5=[[Manhattan/Financial District|Financial District]] | minorl5='''[[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]]''' | directionr5=E | majorr5=[[Queens/Jamaica|Jamaica]] | minorr5=[[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City, Queens]] | image6=NYCS-bull-trans-N.svg | imagesize6=22px | image6a=NYCS-bull-trans-Q.svg | imagesize6a=22px | image6b=NYCS-bull-trans-R.svg | imagesize6b=22px | directionl6=N | majorl6=[[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City, Queens]] | minorl6='''[[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]]''' | directionr6=S | majorr6=[[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]] | minorr6=[[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Gramercy Flatiron]] }} {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Manhattan}} {{geo|40.747|-73.986}} [[WikiPedia:Midtown Manhattan]] bklg49vmkidrzdmlj02zt221324aykh 0 21485 2966262 2966261 2016-03-31T19:27:46Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Riads */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Marrakesh banner.jpg|caption="Djemnaa el Fna square panorama"|dotm=yes|unesco=yes}} [[File:Djemaa el Fna, evening.JPG|thumb|300px|Djemaa el Fna in the evening]] '''Marrakech''' (مراكش), also known as ''Marrakesh'', is one of the imperial cities of [[Morocco]]. ==Understand== The name Marrakech originates from the Amazigh (Berber) words '''mur (n) akush''', which means "go and stop" which was said a long years ago to visitors and camels on the traffic. It is the third largest city in Morocco after Casablanca and Rabat, and lies near the foothills of the snow capped Atlas Mountains and a few hours away from the foot of the Sahara Desert. Its location and contrasting landscape has made it an enviable destination in Morocco. The city is divided into two distinct parts: the Medina, the historical city, and the new European modern district called Gueliz or Ville Nouvelle. The Medina is full of intertwining narrow passageways and local shops full of character; it also contains the large square Jeema el fna, where many hotels are located and tourists, locals and vendors congregate. In contrast, Gueliz plays host to modern restaurants, fast food chains and big brand stores. [[File:MarrakechDonkeyFront.jpg|thumb|Donkey working in Marrakech]] Marrakech is the main tourist destination in Morocco and thus, unfortunately, also a place where many Moroccans try to become rich fast by ripping off tourists. This mentality is so widespread that even Moroccans are now ripped off whenever possible so that they call the city "Marrakech, Arnakech" - which rhymes in Arabic and translates to "Marrakech, Mafia". See the [[Marrakech#Scams|Scam]] section for more information. For further information, you may also visit the {{listing | name=Marrakech Tourist Information | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.6355556 | long=-8.01416666 | directions=at a small square at the intersection of Avenue Mohammed V and Rue de Yugoslavie | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== {{listing | name=Marrakech-Menara Airport | alt={{IATA|RAK}} | url=http://www.onda.ma/ | email= | address= | lat=31.60113 | long=-8.02670 | directions= | phone=+212 4444 7910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marrakech has an international airport with direct scheduled flights from many major European centres, including flights operated by a number of low cost carriers. Connections via Casablanca (45 min flight) are also possible. }} * {{listing | name=Easyjet | url=http://www.easyjet.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Flies to Marrakech from Manchester, Stansted and Gatwick Airport (and also from [[Madrid]], from [[Lyon]], [[Amsterdam]] and from [[Basel]]) }} * {{listing | name=Ryanair | url=http://www.ryanair.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Direct flights from [[Oporto]] (Portugal), [[London]] Luton, and [[London]] Stansted to Marrakech. They also fly from Frankfurt-Hahn (Germany), Alicante (Spain), Girona (Spain), Eindhoven (the Netherlands) Madrid and Reus (Spain) to Marrakech. }} * {{listing | name=Thomson Airways | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels from London Gatwick and [[Manchester]]. }} * {{listing | name=British Airways | url=http://www.ba.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fly from London Gatwick. }} * {{listing | name=TUIfly | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fly from Cologne and several other European destinations. }} * Transavia.com is a new Low cost airline from Air France-KLM group coming to Marrakech from several cities in Europe like Paris. * {{listing | name=Norwegian | url=http://www.norwegian.no/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers direct flights from [[Copenhagen]], [[Oslo]] and [[Stockholm]]. }} * {{listing | name=Iberia | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers two non stop flights from Madrid. }} * {{listing | name=TAP Portugal | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers direct flights from [[Lisbon]] }} From inside the country, you can take '''[http://www.royalairmaroc.com Royal Air Morocco]''', with flights from [[Agadir]], [[Casablanca]] (daily), [[Fez]] (daily), [[Ouarzazate]], [[Al Hoceima]], and [[Tangier]]. ==== Money exchange and ATMs in the airport ==== Terminal 1 has at least two money changing outlets in the arrivals hall and three ATMs. There is one money changer in departures, but there are no ATMs airside. Terminal 2 had ATMs, but (as of March 2012) is currently being re-built from the ground up. On ATMs, check for the Maestro, Cirrus or Plus logos to be sure that the machine accepts foreign credit cards. Beware as some of the ATMs work only in French. If your card is taken at the ATM, tell airport security and they can help you get it back. ==== Airport transfers ==== The airport is about 9km (6 miles) south-west of the city center (medina), and 6.6km from the Jamaâ El-Fna square. The No 19 Airport express bus is Dh 30 for a single trip or Dh 50 for round trip (if the return trip is within 2 weeks of initial purchase). It serves all the major hotels and is a great way to go from the airport to the hotels. You can easily find its departure stop, to the left of the road immediately outside of the Arrivals Hall at terminal 2, after the taxis. The bus leaves the airport every half an hour between 7AM and 9:30PM. The bus has no particular stops except Jeema El Fna and can stop anywhere on the route. The driver has a small map to hand out and you can tell the driver your hotel you are heading to. You can also catch No 11 city bus which runs from M'Hamid district to the long distance bus station at Bab Doukkala, stopping also at Jeema El Fna. It stops on Avenue Gnassa - main road near airport, 500 meters from terminal. This is an option only for people without large, heavy luggage, but it is the cheapest one - the bus costs Dh 3.50 The airport is about a 10-15 min ride by "petit taxi" from the city center. Petit taxis are hatchbacks that go to destinations within the city and charge a lower price than the larger "grand taxis," which go between cities. If you leave from the airport by petit taxi, make sure to agree on the price beforehand, or—better yet—have the driver use his meter (a taxi ride to Ville Nouvelle or to the Medina from the airport should be Dh 40-70, more at night). The taxis directly outside the terminal are controlled by an organized gang which demands much higher prices than the official prices which are posted there. They will try to get prices as high as Dh 200 for a ride to the city, and as they are all in on the scam, it is impossible to bargain a lower price from a different driver. Sometimes they try to get you locked inside the vehicle before they reveal the price and will always demand agreement to the exorbitant fare up front. Complaints to the airport police will get you nowhere as they are complicit and will do nothing. Arriving passengers should avoid the stand outside the terminal completely. Walk to the parking lot across from the terminal and there you can find a more honest driver and negotiate a reasonable rate. If you walk out of the airport to the main road, you can hail a taxi and pay only the metered price. If you are heading to the airport from the city, grand taxis are a very cheap option. Instead of taking a taxi heading for the airport however, you should take one with the direction M'Hamid and ask to be dropped of at the airport exit on its route, from which it is only a 200-300 metre walk to the terminal. This option costs only Dh 5 per person, although you should make sure you agree on the price before you get in. Unfortunately, it is not possible to use this method from the airport to the city. If you are traveling from the airport to somewhere further afield (such as [[Essaouira]]), your hotel or guest house may be able to arrange a grand taxi to pick you up at the airport and charge a fixed price for the journey. Grands taxis are generally more expensive than petit taxis, but more comfortable especially when you have luggage. It also avoids hassle, as it is not always easy to haggle with a taxi driver after staggering off a long plane ride half-asleep. Many hotels and riads offer a shuttle service for about €15. The advantage is that you avoid the hassle, and they will lead you all the way to you lodging, even if the car cannot drive there. However you might have to wait a while for all your fellow passengers to get out of the airport. Several international [[renting a car|rental car]] companies are based at the airport as well. If you do not have too much luggage then it is possible to walk from the airport to the Medina even though it would take you from an hour and half to two hours. There is a footpath alongside the road all the way and the minaret of the Koutoubia mosque provides an excellent landmark to head towards. If you have enough time you can break the trip with a visit to the Menara gardens, which are between the airport and the city. ===By train=== [[File:Marrakesh Train Station (6858199801).jpg|thumb|220px|Marrakech train station]] The train station is in the recently developed Guéliz district at Avenue Hassan II, ☎ +212 447768. For train times and schedules, check out the [http://www.oncf.ma Moroccan Railway website]. Trains from [[Casablanca]] (2nd class Dh84/ 1st class Dh150, 3 hours), [[Rabat]] and [[Tangier]] connect with most domestic rail destinations in the country, with Marrakech as the southernmost stop. Trains run regularly between Marrakech and Casablanca (including the International Airport). They arrive around every two hours and regularly from other destinations like [[Rabat]]. Every day there are 8 direct 7 hour trains to Fez via Casablanca Voyageurs station and another two direct connections to Tangier. From [[Tangier]] it's about a 10-hour journey. You can travel either by day train or night train. During the daytime, you will need to change trains for a connection halfway through the journey creating a welcome break for about 30 mins. The night trains which leaves for Marrakech from [[Tangier]] travels straight through to Marrakech without the need for a connection. The night trains do have sleeper cars on board, though you will need to pay extra for these if you want a bed (around Dh 350). If you're planning to go cheap and take the night train on the regular seats in second class (and planning to sleep...), you'll be interrupted by movement of te passengers and a few times by the ticket conductors throughout the night. It's a great way to travel but don't plan on sleeping on the train, especially if you are travelling alone. There is currently no train line further south than Marrakech in Morocco; if you want to head south, to the desert, Atlas Mountains, Agadir or Essaouira on the coast, you'll have to get a bus, rental car or grand taxi. Moroccan trains do not have restaurant cars. A snack trolley makes the rounds with sandwiches, soft drinks and coffee, but bringing some food for the journey isn't a bad idea. Stops in Casablanca and Rabat usually are long enough to grab a bite in the station en route. Some taxi drivers will offer there services in the train station or just in front of it - they usually don't use their meter and ask for at least MAD50 to Jeema el Fna. Ignore them and hail one on the main road. The metered fair to Jeema el Fna is about MAD12, if you want to avoid any discussions just offer MAD20 upfront and take the first taxi that accepts this offer. ===By bus=== There are many long distance bus companies operating within Morocco which serve Marrakech and other cities. The recommended bus companies for tourists are '''CTM''', '''Pullman du sud''' and '''Supratours'''. Other companies do exist, though these three companies are usually your safest options. Most ALSA (local destination bus company) and private bus lines depart and arrive at the '''long distance bus station''' (''gare routière'') near Bab Doukkala, a 20 min walk (Dh 15 - 20 by ''petit taxi'') from Djemaa El-Fna. Supratours and Eurolines buses operate from here. It's the place to take the buses from the small companies, that go directly to small destinations. The long distance bus station, CTM and private bus companies travel to destinations such as [[Agadir]], [[Safi]], [[Casablanca]], [[El Jadida]], [[Essaouira]], [[Fez]], [[Meknes]], [[Ouarzazate]], [[Rabat]], and [[Taroudant]]. Taxi touts will often gather in the bus station to convince you that a bus to your destination is 'full' and to steer you into a grand taxi, and will attempt to sell you goods as your taxi is prepared. This can be difficult if there is nobody manning the ticket desks, and the best option is to walk out of the station to the coaches - a ticket can usually be purchased from a conductor on board. For trips to [[Meknes]] (6h, ~120 Dh) be advised, that while seemingly shorter on the map, the mountain route via [[Beni Millal]] takes at least 2 hours more than on the highway via [[Rabat]] and Casa, going there by train (6½h, 174 Dh) is the most comfortable option, although busses might be slightly quicker. CTM operates a brand new bus station "Gare Voyageurs" one block south from the Supratour station next to the train station. It's better to take the buses there, because you can buy the tickets in advance. Besides, the CTM's offices there are better and there's no people trying to push you to their bus company. The office and station on Zerktouni street does not exist anymore. CTM has also an office at the long distance bus station (see above) if you just want to buy your tickets in advance or check the schedule. A taxi ride from the CTM station to the main square is, if metered, about MAD12. The taxis waiting in front of the station are operated by a gang of dishonest drivers who will charge up to MAD100. One can just ignore their pushy boss and loudly offer MAD20 - usually someone will accept or walk 50 meters up or down the road and hail in taxi. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|31.627|-7.999|zoom=14|height=|width=560|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} Once in the medina, everything can be seen '''on foot''', though you'll be doing a lot of walking. Many tourist destinations are signposted by brown, red or green signs affixed to posts or to buildings. Bear in mind that many of these signs don't take the direct route, and some seem to deliberately send tourists via various markets or other places money may be spent. [[File:Jemaaelfna-sign.jpg|thumb|The signs used on buildings]] For exploring more of the city, '''buses''' and '''petits taxis''' are plentiful. ===By bus=== [http://www.alsa.ma/en/marrakech Alsa] run the city buses and have maps, fares and a frequency guide on their web page. Almost all buses stop at Djemaa El-Fna and Place Youssef Ben Tachfine and fares range from MAD2-5 depending on the distance. Important municipal bus lines are: * No 1 - Towards Gueliz * Nos 3 and 8 - Stops at the central train station, and bus station (Gare Routiere Voyageurs Marrakech) * No 10 - Stops at the long distance bus station * No 11 - Will drop you off at the gardens of Menara * No 18 - Outside of Airport to Djemaa el-Fna. * No 19 - Airport express to Djemaa el-Fna (one way Dh30/return for Dh50) Bus No 19 leaves Djemaa el-Fna every half an hour, starting at 6:15AM in the morning until 9:15PM. The trip to the airport takes about 25 minutes. There is an open-topped '''City Sightseeing bus''' that will take you around the outskirts of the city, with commentary provided via headphones (supplied with your ticket) in any of 8 different languages. The best place to catch it is from the coach stops by Square de Foucauld. Tickets cost Dh 145 each and are valid for 24 hours from the time of issue, no matter how many times you get on or off. You can get a 48-hour ticket for very little extra and as there are two distinct tours, this can be a good deal. Check the timetable carefully, as the buses can stop running earlier than you might think. ===By caleche=== An alternative and romantic way to travel is by '''caleche''', a small horse-drawn carriage. They can be hired at Square de Foucauld (the small park to the south of Djemaa El-Fna). It's wise to agree on a price before setting off. As a guide price, you should pay around DH 80 per hour, per carriage. ===By taxi=== You should always ask to use the meter (''compteur'' in French); otherwise, you are just contributing to a culture of ripping off people. However, in the vast majority of cases, the drivers will refuse to take you if you insist on using the meter. Even locals often have troubles with drivers in Marrakesh, that's how it is. Even if you use the meter, the driver may try and charge extra for bags, or be lacking change in order to get a larger fare. Your only option to completely avoid this is using the buses which serve most destinations of interest (see above). If you accept that you have to pay a small penalty fee for being a tourist, offer 50% more than the metered ride would cost upfront (see below). For petit taxi, the maximum number of passengers is three (plus the driver), i.e. one fare applies to a single person, or a group two or three people. *The meter starts from Dh 1.70 before 8PM and Dh 2.40 after 8PM; there's no need to negotiate the price. Basically they have to use the meter even if it is midnight. *The minimum charge is Dh 7 before 8PM and after will be Dh 10. *Dh 20 is a good price for a 10-minute ride and if offered upfront will usually be accepted. If not, kindly refuse and simply take the next taxi. For grand taxis (regular Mercedes taxis) there are no meters. Typically the set rate from Marrakech Airport to the Medina or Jemaa el fna (Main square) is Dh 150. There also appears to be no limit to the amount of people they'll attempt to squeeze in! Outside of the airport if you are a group of more than three, the maximum for a Petit Taxi, then do negotiate you fee before you enter the grand taxi. ==See== [[File:Koutoubia Mosque,Marrakech,Morocco.jpg|thumb|220px|Koutoubia Mosque]] There is much to see and do in Marrakech. An entire day can be dedicated to wandering around all the different souks, seeking out the best bargains. The city also offers several historical and architectural sites as well as some interesting museums. [[File:DarSiSaidWall2.jpg|thumb|Wonderful detailed walls in the Dar Si Said Museum]] [[File:Sadiantombs2015.jpg|thumb|Sadian Tombs]] [[File:MarrakechJewishCemetary.jpg|thumb|Jewish cemetery in Marrakech]] * {{see | name=Djemaa El-Fna | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.62604 | long=-7.98903 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The highlight of any Marrakech night. Musicians, dancers, and story tellers pack this square at the heart of the medina, filling it with a cacophony of drum beats and excited shouts. Scores of stalls sell a wide array of Moroccan fare (see the Eat section) and you will almost certainly be accosted by women wanting to give you a henna tattoo. Enjoy the various shows, but be prepared to give some dirhams to watch. By day it is largely filled with snake charmers and people with monkeys, as well as some of the more common stalls. }} *{{see | name=Maison de la Photographie | alt= | url=http://www.maisondelaphotographie.ma/ | email= | address=46, Rue souk Ahal Fès | lat=31.63206 | long=-7.98442 | directions=200 m behind Ben Youssef Medersa - Koranic School | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=MAD 40 | content=A little photography museum, it has one of the highest roof terraces in the Medina. }} * {{see | name=The Souks | alt=suuqs | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.62710 | long=-7.98727 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Markets of Marrakech, just adjacent to Place Djemaa El-Fna, are where you can buy almost anything. From spices to shoes, jellabas to kaftans, tea pots to tagines and much, much more. Undoubtedly, being a foreigner means you will end up paying higher prices than a native would, but be sure to bargain nonetheless. If you happen to run out of dirhams, you will also find plenty of people in the souks who will eagerly exchange your dollars or euros (though a fair rate here is less likely than at an official exchange). All that said, the sellers here are much less aggressive than say, Egypt or Turkey, so have fun! }} [[File:MarrakechMedinaMetal.jpg|thumb|Metal craft area]] * {{see | name=Koutoubia Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.6237 | long=-7.9935 | directions=right besides Djemaa El-Fna | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Named after the booksellers market that used to be located here. It is said that the minaret of the Koutoubia mosque is to Marrakech as the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. The minaret is visible from Gueliz which is connected to the Medina by Avenue Mohammed V. At night, the mosque is beautifully lit. Non-Muslims are not allowed inside. }} * {{see | name=Tanneries | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.63367 | long=-7.97862 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visiting the Tanneries can be an interesting experience. Even if some people tell you the area is only for locals, it is possible to visit the Tanneries without paying a youngster. After finding a Tannery, ask one of the workers if you can visit it and take pictures }} * {{see | name=Saadian Tombs | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.617187 | long=-7.988672 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=MAD 10 | content=The tombs were not discovered until the beginning of the 20th century. They have been preserved just like they were during the glory days of the Saadian rulers. Unlike the El Badi Palace, they were not destroyed, probably for superstitious reasons. The entrance was blocked so they remained untouched for hundreds of years. Inside you will find an overload of Zelij (Morrocan tiles) and some beautiful decoration. It does not take a lot of time to explore, but it is definitely worth the visit. While here, look for the tombs of Jews and Christians; they are noted by their different markings and direction of the tomb. }} [[File:Jardin Majorelle.jpg|thumb|Majorelle Gardens]] * {{see | name=Majorelle Gardens | alt= | url=http://www.jardinmajorelle.com/en/ | email=info@jardinmajorelle.com | address="Rue Yves Saint Laurent, 40090 Marrakech" | lat=31.6415118 | long=-8.00291 | directions="In Gueliz, Rue Yves Saint Laurent is off | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=daily, Oct-Apr: 8-17:30, Mai-Sep 8-18, Ramadan: 9-17 | price=70 MAD, 30 MAD additionally for the Berber Museum | lastedit=2016-03-08 | content=It provides an excellent respite from the hustle and bustle of the city streets, if not - as sometimes - crowded by tourists. The park was designed by the artist Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and 1930s. Since 1980 the garden has been owned by Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé. It boasts a collection of plants from across the globe, including what seems like every cactus species on the planet. Get here early to avoid the crowds. Inside the gardens is also the Berber Museum, which shows a slightly bigger and more modern presentation than the Dar Si Saïd. }} * {{see | name=Dar Si Saïd Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.6234055 | long=-7.9838624 | directions=on Rue Riad Zitoun Jdid, is a museum 5 mins away from Djemaa El-Fna. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9-16:30 (upd. in winter 2016) | price=MAD 10, children below 12 MAD 3 | lastedit=2016-03-08 | content=Set in an old palace with beautiful gardens, while somwhot run-down, it is worth seeing and houses many different artifacts from Morocco through the ages, such as wood carvings, musical instruments, and weapons. It is dedicated to the Moroccan craft industry of wood, gathering a very beautiful collection of popular art: carpets, clothing, pottery and ceramics. All these objects are regional, coming from Marrakech and all the south, especially from Tensift, High Atlas, Soussthe, Anti Atlas, Bani, and Tafilal. }} * {{see | name=Ben Youssef Madrasa | alt= | url=http://www.medersa-ben-youssef.com/ | email= | address=Kaat Benahid | lat=31.63203 | long=-7.98618 | directions=in the old Medina | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9:00-18:00, closed for religious holidays. | price=Dh 40, Dh 60 combined with the Museum of Marrakech | content=One of the largest Madrassas in the North Africa. It is a school attached to the Ben Youssef Mosque and is home to beautiful art and architecture. Build ca 1570. }} [[File:Marrakech medersa-ben-youssef.jpg|thumb|Ben Youssef Madrasa]] * {{see | name=El Bahia Palace | alt= | url=http://www.palais-bahia.com/ | email= | address= | lat=31.62144 | long=-7.98195 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=daily 9-16:30 (updated in winter low season), old content (may be applicable in high season) Mo-Th, Sa-Su 8:30-11:45 and 14:30-17:45; Fr 8:30 -11:30 and 15:00-17:45 | price=MAD 10, children below 12 MAD 3 | lastedit=2016-03-08 | content=An ornate and beautiful palace, build at the end of the 19. century for grand viziers of the sultan. Popular with guided tours and stray cats. The palace is well worth a visit and gives a great impression of what it must have been like to be a 19th century nobleman in Morocco. There is a nice garden with banana flowers, tranquil courtyards, and other lovely plants. }} [[File:MarrakechVizirHouseBahia.jpg|thumb|Courtyard in Bahia Palace, Marrakech]] * {{see | name=El Badi Palace | alt= | url=http://www.palais-el-badi.com/ | email= | address=Ksibat Nhass | lat=31.61836 | long=-7.98531 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08.30-11.45, 14.45-17.45 | price=MAD 10 admission to the palace, MAD 10 extra to see the old Kotoubia Mosque minbar | lastedit=2016-03-08 | content=A palace now in ruins and inhabited by storks and stray cats. There are some underground passageways to explore. The view from the terrace is majestic. The palace was built by Sultan Ahmed al Mansour to celebrate the victory of the Portuguese army in 1578 in the Battle of the three kings. <br />This minbar dates back to the 12th century and on display in a single room with some explanations<. A minbar is a preaching chair.<br />Also hosts the '''Marrakech Museum for Photography and Visual Arts''' (abbreviated MMP+), a small museum which however showcases great pieces of visual art. Entrance fee for this museum is included in the Palace entrance fee, it is open from 9AM to 5PM. }} [[File:El Baadi palace, Marrakech (2846741513).jpg|thumb|El Badi Palace]] * {{see | name=The Menara gardens | alt= | url=http://www.jardin-menara.com/ | email= | address= | lat=31.61302 | long=-8.02146 | directions=west of the city in walking distance | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=5:30-20:00 in the winter | price=fee | content=A mixture of orchards and olive groves surrounding the water reservoir with the central pavilion which is a popular sight on tourist postcards. Not a decorative garden, and now quite run down. The pavilion was built during the 16th century Saadi dynasty, and renovated in 1869. It has a small cafe, but it is not open all hours. There are no toilets open when the cafe is closed. }} [[File:Menara Garden,Morocco,Marrakech.jpg|thumb|Menara]] * {{see | name=Jewish Cemetery | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.62006 | long=-7.98018 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Marrakech Museum | alt= | url=http://www.museedemarrakech.ma/ | email= | address= | lat=31.63158 | long=-7.98633 | directions= | phone=+212 24 44 18 93 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:30 | price=MAD 40, MAD 50 including the Ben Youssef Madrasa. | lastedit=2015-02-26 | content= }} * {{see | name=Musée de la Palmeraie | alt= | url= | email=museepalmeraie@gmail.com | address=Dar Tounsi, Route de Fès | lat=31.65054288 | long=-7.94703841 | directions="Located in the south of the Palmeraie, it is quite off the main tourist paths, expect to travel at about an hour per direction. You need to get a taxi or hop on bus 17 towards Palmeraie (which does not run often). The route with the museum is off to the left side of the road, the crossroads just before the Atacadao supermarket. You have to head follow the road for about 500m, there are also signs. | phone=+212-661 09 53 52 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9:00-18:00? | price=MAD 40 | lastedit=2016-03-08 | content=In old agricultural buildings in the Palmeraie, made out of rammed earth. The architecture itself is interesting if you haven't seen it. It offers a small collection of contemporary art, with a room dedicated to Morrocan artists (also famous ones), the international ones are rather not top-notch. The gardens are nicely made and are good place to relax in quit. }} * {{see | name=Musee Farid Belkahia | alt= | url= | email=museepalmeraie@gmail.com | address=Dar Tounsi, Route de Fès | lat=31.6561111 | long=-7.94805555 | directions=As to writers knowledge, the museum is located at the seat of the Fondation Farid Belkahia, which is off Route de Fès, Dar Tounsi, walking past Musée de la Palmeraie for further 500m-1km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=closed on Sun, no more info | price= | lastedit=2016-03-08 | content=A museum dedicated to the renowned contemporary artist Farid Belkahia, showcasing different periods of his work }} * {{see | name=Tiskiwin Museum | alt= | url=http://tiskiwin.businesscatalyst.com/ | email= | address=Derb El Bahia 8 | lat=31.6222731 | long=-7.984071 | directions=Between El Bahia and Museum Dar Si Said | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9:00-12:30;14:30-18:00 | price=Dh 20 | lastedit=2015-02-26 | content=About the people in the Sahara. Created by Dutchman Bert Flint. }} ==Do== [[File:Lámparas, Djemaa el Fna -- 2014 -- Marrakech, Marruecos.jpg|thumb|300px|Shop lamps at Djemaa El-Fna]] * {{do | name=Chez Ali Fantasia | alt= | url=http://www.ilove-marrakech.com/chezali/ | email= | address= La Palmeraie de Marrakech | Route de Casablanca | lat=31.70305 | long=-8.02099 | directions=10 Km north of Marrakech | phone=+212 5 24307730 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€15 | content=Horse show, acrobats on Arabian horses firing rifles in the air;horseback acrobatics, belly dancing etc. It takes place at night in a huge imitaion of an old castle. }} ===The Medina=== The old, historic district of the city. The main square in the Medina is Djemaa El-Fna. It is surrounded by endless labyrinths of souks (bazaars) and alley ways covering all of the Medina. Djemma El-Fna is a must as there is always something to see there day and night whether it be snake charmers, acrobats, sooth-sayers,or the musicians and food stalls. At night the square really comes to life as people navigate toward the exotic aromas and the entertaining sights. As the evening darkens, the hustle & bustle of activity rages on. The exotic music appears louder and more hypnotic. The Medina is also the place to stay in a Riad, a Moroccan house with an internal courtyard. Most windows are inward facing towards the central atrium. This design of property suits Islamic tradition as there is no obvious wealth statement being made externally, no windows to peer through. Entering a Riad is like discovering an Aladdin's Cave in comparison to its non-descript exterior. They are great places to stay and offer an intimate and relaxing retreat. Directly south of the Djemaa El-Fna is Rue Bab Agnaou. A five-min walk takes you straight to the famous Bab Agnaou entrance to the Kasbah district of the Medina. The Bab Agnaou entrance, through the ramparts, is by far the most impressive entrance of all medina rampart entrances. The Kasbah, in comparison to the Derbs (streets) surrounding the Djemaa El-Fna, portrays a calmer, less abrasive atmosphere. It is home to the Royal Palace, also the former El - Badi Palace and the Saadian Tombs. This naturally creates better security, cleaner streets and a hint of being a special place within the medina. The Kasbah has its own little bazaars (Souikas), food stalls, restaurants, hotels and riads for travellers to enjoy. === Hammams === * {{do | name=Les Bains de Marrakech | alt= | url=http://www.lesbainsdemarrakech.com | email=mghedira@lesbainsdemarrakech.com | address=2 Derb Sedra, Bab Agnaou (same building as Riad Mehdi) | lat=31.6172862 | long=-7.9905097 | directions=Just inside Bab Agnaou | phone=+212 438 1428 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-19:30 | price=Dh 170 to 1400 | content=Tourists-oriented in good sense: couples can have hammam together in a private room. Extensive list of massages and spa treatments from 30min to a full day. Reception and attendants are proficient in speaking English, however, the scrubbing and massage personnel speak only very basic vocabulary. You need to book two days in advance. }} * {{do | name=Hammam Dar el-Bacha | url= | email= | address=20 Rue Fatima Zohra | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=men 7AM-1PM, women 1-9PM | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Hammam Bab Doukkala | url= | email= | address=Rue Bab Doukkala | lat= | long= | directions=southeast corner Bab Doukkala Mosque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=women noon-7PM, men 8PM | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Thai marrakech | url=http://www.massage-thai-marrakech.com/hammam-marrakech/ | email= | address=Résidence Les Jasmins Apt N° 13 4ème étage Angle Av. Mohamed v et Rue Oum Errabia Guéliz | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 524 433 304 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bann Thai institute is a beauty center based in the heart of Marrakech. His team is a graduate of the famous school of Wat Po in Bangkok. The center offers several Thai massage relaxation with a traditional Moroccan hammam natural products }} * {{do | name=Hamam Essalama (traditional Hamam) | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rue Moulay Abdellah | lat=31.6383 | long=-8.0043 | directions=walking on Rue Moulay Abdellah, coming from Rue Bata or Rue Khalid Ben El Qualid, head towards Boulevard de Safi, the hamam is in the last block (just before Bvd Safi) at the near corner | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=till 5PM | price=MAD 12 entrance, MAD 50 scrub | lastedit=2016-03-08 | content=Friendly staff, however, no English or French (other locals helped without any problem) }} ===Desert trekking=== Understand that Marrakesh in not in the desert and that you will spend several hours to get to the desert and that day tours are therefore pretty stressful. If you have the time, spend at least one night in the desert or in a town close to your desert trekking destination. * {{do | name=IGoMorocco | alt= | url=http://www.igomorocco.com | email=info@igomorocco.com | address=JCM BP 775 Gueliz Principal 40000 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 6 70 96 27 57 | tollfree= | fax=+212 524 42 35 89 | hours= | price= | content=I Go Morocco offers various tours, including desert tours by minibus or 4x4. }} * {{do | name=Marrakech Select | alt=Marrakech Select | url=http://www.marrakech-select.com/ | email=marrakeshselect@gmail.com | address=Hay Yassmina Lot 84 N° 52 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 648 804 579 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-07-18 | content=Marrakech Select organizes excursions, trips and tours from Marrakech, Morocco Desert tour from Marrakech whith Camel trekking }} * {{do | name=Desert Morocco Adventure | alt=DMA | url=https://www.desertmoroccoadventure.com | email=email@desertmoroccoadventure.com | address= | lat=31.378 | long=-7.803 | directions=Zagora | phone= +212601659383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:30 - 16:00 | price=40€ per person in a group of 5 persons | lastedit=2016-03-19 | content=Marrakech offers easy access to a number of interesting places such as the Ourika Valley in the mountains. Desert Morocco Adventure offers an excellent daily trip from anywhere in Marrakech with a 4x4 vehicle and an English speaking local guide to this hiking paradise and picturesque Berber villages. }} ==Buy== [[Image:Marrakesh spices.jpg|thumb|300px|Spices at a Marrakech market.]] Along with the major souk (Arabic for 'market') adjacent to the Djemaa El-Fna, there are a plethora of smaller souks throughout the city where any number of products can be had. In any of them, you generally need to [[bargain]]. Keep an eye out for a wide array of hand-crafted candle-holding lanterns, as well as spectacular displays of local spices. Most shops sell the same handful of items. But if you wander a little off from El Fna, you can find small workshops with real craftsmen making handmade goods. You then get to talk to craftmen that the item you bought. If you buy shoes or clothes that can also make alterations for you. And there a few places that make uniquie products, that you will not see anywhere else. Argan oil, produced only in Morocco, is used in Moroccan cooking and beauty treatments. If you enjoy its unique nutty flavor, be sure to pick some up in the souks. It will cost you about Dh 70 per 100 ml at local supermarket for cooking oil or Dh 200 for genuine cosmetic oil. [[File:Argan Oil Making in Marrakech.jpg|thumb|Argan oil production at Herboriste De Marrakech]] Marrakech is home to a large tanning industry, and leather goods of high quality can be bought here cheaply. Check out camel leather items especially - jackets, round poufs, and handbags. For the shoes always check they have no paper inside the plate (sole in French) because it is very common, do not be fooled by demonstration of how they bend the shoe and turns back to the position try it yourself by feeling and hearing how the paper bends. For poor quality one you should not pay more than Dh 40 and for a good one no more than Dh 90, shop around and learn the difference between the quality. Also of interest would be items made of the local cactus silk, which is really rayon, a natural fiber made of plant cellulose and produced in Morocco. Rayon holds the chemical dyes well which accounts for the vibrant range of true colors (natural dyes cannot produce a "true" color). On offer are scarves, handbags, tablecloths, bedspreads and throws in stunning colors. Some merchants try to charge a premium price for this "cactus silk". Check well because there are many fakes and sellers will usually tell you any lie to get you pay a high price. Be sure to wander round the potters' souk, and look for brightly colored platters and bowls, as well as tagines in all sizes Lovely cashmere shawls can also be had for less than a fiver with a little bargaining. [[File:PlateMakerMarrakech.jpg|thumb|Plate maker in medina of Marrakech]] If you cannot stand the bargaining, there are two government run shops where you can buy handicrafts at fixed prices. Look for boutique d'artisans. One is near Djemaa El-Fna while the other one is in the ville nouvelle. * {{buy | name=Les établissements Bouchaïb | alt= | url=http://www.complexeartisanal.com/ | email= | address=7, Derb Baïssi Kasbah Boutouil | lat=31.61594 | long=-7.98891 | directions=on Rue de La Kasbah | phone=+212524381853 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=check out the prices on the webpage before you go to get and idea of the cost of the items you are interested in. | content=Huge two-story store with fixed prices. Carpets, spices, argon oil, jewelry, ceramics, furniture, wood handcrafts, etc. }} An option to explore the souks in a more tranquil way is to go during the Friday prayer. Although some shops will be closed, most stay open and are significantly less crowded than at other times. The Apple and Samsung smartphones being sold on Jeema el fna are Chinese-built fakes; they work fine but employ less storage and cheaper components than the originals. Bargain accordingly. [[File:ElFnaaFruitBooths.jpg|thumb|Fruit and nut sale booths at Jemaa El Fnaa, Marrakech]] * {{buy | name=Chez Monseur Michelin | alt= | url= | email= | address=83 Riad Zitoun | lat=31.6252715 | long=-7.9858668 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-08 | content=Handmade bags and fashion items made from recycled tires and inner tubes. }} * {{buy | name=Bennouna Faissal Traditional Weaving | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.6318435 | long=-7.984548 | directions=next to Maison la Photographie | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-08 | content=Tiny workshop making beautiful and very elegant scarves in wool, cotton, and linen. }} ===Prices=== As a guide for prices, maximum and generous prices you should pay. * Djellaba, long coat with hood for men, made of cotton/wool. Low quality: Dh 90. Good (thick) quality: Dh 300. * Paintings, depends on the quality and size but no more than Dh 50 for a 70x50cm. * Shisha, Dh 150 for the smallest ones. Prices then vary with size and quality. * Tobacco for shisha, Dh 20. There are many flavours and decent prices at the duty-free store at the airport in Marrakech. * Shoes, for home, no more than Dh 50 for a good one, for the street no more than Dh 90 for a good quality one. * Lamp, no more than Dh 60 for a medium size lamp. * Woven beanie, Dh 15. * T-shirt, no more than Dh 50 for a large. * Small wooden snake toys, Dh 5. * Small teapot (2-3 cups), Dh 90-100. * Medium size cooking tagine Dh 40. (Choose carefully, glazed tagines have a risk of releasing unsafe levels of lead.) * Dress for women, poor quality, not wool, Dh 30. * Carpets: Dh 1,000 for a white wool carpet that is 8ft x 12 ft * Dates, almonds, nuts: Dh 80-120 per Kg, depending on the quality. * Henna tattoo: medium-sized design should cost no more than Dh 50 (Ask for brown henna if you are allergic to PPP black henna, the brown henna is natural and safe) * You can order special gold jewellery items like a chain with your name on it or using a customised design but ensure you have agreed on the price beforehand. * Bananas, Dh 8 per kilogram, in season. * 250g of gunpowder tea, Dh 30. Although best bought at a supermarket. * Round piece of bread, Dh 1,5. * Spice Mixes 80 Dh/Kg * Cumin, Curcuma, Cinnamon, Ground Ginger etc. 40-60 Dh/Kg Do not bid for a price that you are not willing to pay. Even hostel prices can be haggled. Remember, sellers are just the middle man, they do not produce it, except maybe for some kinds of lamps, and they pay very little to the people who actually make it. Please also never pay in advance. And never let anyone write you an invoice. It is a bad idea and in most of the cases you will never see your goods or money back. ==Eat== <!-- '''Cafe Argana'''. On the edge of Djemaa El-Fna. Try the pastilla - a sweet/savory pie (either chicken or, for the adventurous, pigeon) that melts in your mouth. The Kefta (ground beef and egg) tagine is superb and definitely worth a try. Temporarily blinded Cafe Agrana listing: Closed due to damage sustained in an apparent bombing on thursday 28 april 2011 15 people - including five Moroccans, eight French citizens, one Briton, and an Israeli died in the blast that was initially attributed to exploding gas bottles. 23 were reported as injured. Witnesses said the explosion happened on the terrace of the Argana cafe, whose facade and first floor were severely damaged --> * {{eat | name=16 cafe | alt= | url=http://www.16cafe.com/ | email= | address= | lat=31.6327667 | long=-8.0075034 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Moroccan kitchen. 16 coffee is caterer of events and weddings. }} * {{eat | name=Cafe Alhamra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.62673 | long=-7.98772 | directions= | phone=+212 6504 7411 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-02-25 | content=Place Djemaa El-Fna, opposite Café de France. On the edge of the square, it serves up salads, pizza, and pasta as well as a tagine of the day. Their rooftop is a good place to have a late night coffee and pastry while watching the events in the square below. }} *{{eat | name=Cafe Arabe | alt= | url=http://www.cafearabe.com/ | email= | address=184 mouassine | lat=31.6307567 | long=-7.9892707 | directions=medina near dar el bacha | phone=+212 2442 9728 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=They have a Moroccan and an Italian cook, so there are two menus to choose from. There are three floors including the downstairs courtyard which is lovely for lunch. The top floor terrace has fantastic views, you can lounge on their sofas sipping a cocktail and watching the sun go down over the medina. }} * {{eat | name=Cafe Mabrouk | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.6236709 | long=-7.9894904 | directions=off Djemaa El-Fna | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves the same standard fare as everywhere else in a little courtyard or terrace. }} * {{eat | name=Chez Chegrouni | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.6266752 | long=-7.98706 | directions=near the main entrance to the market. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dh 30 | content=Their vegetarian couscous is supposedly the only true vegetarian couscous in town; it's also bland but they give you plenty of it. Prices go up if you sit on the terrace. Usually packed full of good-time tourists. }} * {{eat | name=Chez El Bahia | alt= | url= | email= | address=206 Rue Riad Zitoune | lat=31.62115 | long=-7.98403 | directions=50m SE from Djemaa El-Fna on Rue Riad Zitoune (that starts at Wafa Restaurant) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=about Dh 100 | lastedit=2015-02-25 | content=It is a quiet place. Try the chicken and olives tajine as well as the prune, almonds, and mutton tajine. Also try the Moroccan salad while they cook the rest of the food. }} * {{eat | name=Chez Yassine | alt= | url= | email= | address=70 Avenue Fatima Zohra | lat=31.6288349 | long=-7.9941124 | directions=5 mn north from the Koutoubia mosque, 70 Rue Fatima Zohra Rmila (next to the Bacha hamam) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dh 30 Tagines | content=Not much choice but served by very friendly people. Tajines) and pizzas are great and you can also order skewers that are not on the menu. }} * {{eat | name=Earth Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Number 2, Derb Zawak, Riad Zitoun Kedim | lat=31.6234505 | long=-7.9871211 | directions=in the Medina | phone=+212 6054 4992,+212 6128 9402 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Vegetarian-friendly. Also available are vegan alternatives and plenty of options for fruit and vegetable-based drinks. }} *{{eat | name=Henna Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.hennacafemarrakech.com | email=info@hennacafemarrakech.com | address=93 Arset Aouzal Souikat, bab Doukala | lat=31.6315475 | long=-7.9943079 | directions=Go to the taxi rank at Dar El Basha and walk 100 yards up towards Bab Doukala. Henna Cafe is on the right side | phone=+212 656566374 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-20:00 | price=40 dirham mains | content=If you want to travel ethically then this is your place. A pretty little cafe on 3 floors with an orange sign on the berber hand-carved wooden facade opened in November 2011. You can have a cup of tea or coffee or simple lunch with dessert or just a sandwich. The Henna Cafe offers safe henna body adornment as well-ranging from a 50 dirham small motif on your hand to a full arm complex design for a wedding from 500 dirham. All profits go to local causes. Henna cafe was set up by the owners of Riad Cinnamon and Riad Papillon and Vivid Trading in order to start to 'give back' to Marrakech and offer support to those who might want it. Currently the cafe offers free English lessons to Moroccan women so that they can find employment out of the home. }} *{{eat | name=Maison de la Photographie | alt= | url=http://www.maisondelaphotographie.ma/ | email= | address=46, Rue souk Ahal Fès | lat=31.63206 | long=-7.98442 | directions=200 m behind Ben Youssef Medersa - Koranic School | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-02-23 | content=A little photography museum, it has one of the highest roof terraces in the Medina. Over lunch of a fixed price menu (at 75DH as of 2012) you get panoramic views over the city and the [[High Atlas]] mountains. }} * {{eat | name=Le Marrakchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.6265455 | long=-7.9871162 | directions=opposite the market and adjacent to the newspaper stand. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=With two main courses and wine running at around Dh 300, this is one of the poshest restaurants in the square. The food is not necessarily better than elsewhere, but it is one of the few restaurants that serves alcohol. It also has a completely enclosed upstairs terrace, which is ideal for views of the square when the weather is bad. }} * {{eat | name=Diaffa | alt= | url=http://www.restaurant-diaffa.ma/ | email= | address= | lat=31.6271592 | long=-7.9938419 | directions=Rue Jbel El Akhdar just off Av. Mohammed V, across from Club Med | phone=+212 44 38 68 98 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-02-25 | content=An upscale restaurant in one of the oldest buildings in the Medina, and offers Moroccan cuisine in an ambiance that recalls the Orient at the height of its magic and glory. The food, building (whether the tables around the central courtyard and fountain or the second-level balcony), and tactful and tasteful entertainment. }} For more upscale eateries (and especially for non-Moroccan cuisine) you generally must go outside the Medina to Ville Nouvelle. *{{eat | name=Dar Najat's Kitchen | url=http://www.dar-najat.com/marrakech/en/gastronomy.html | email= | address=Douar Groua, derb lalla chacha, N.18 | lat=31.6238915 | long=-7.9834583 | directions=Five min walk from Jema el Fna | phone=+212 524375085 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=20/23 | price=23 euro/pax | content=Daily fresh food in a Boutique Riad. }} * {{eat | name=Cafe Kabash | alt= | url=http://kasbahcafemarrakech.com/ | email=contact@kasbahcafemarrakech.com | address=47 Boutouil, Kasbah | lat=31.6171249 | long=-7.9895077 | directions=on Rue Kashbah near Bab Agnaou | phone=+212 524 382 625 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Have a roof terrace with a good view. Daily moroccan menus with tea and juice. }} * {{eat | name=Riad des Mers | alt= | url=http://www.ilove-marrakech.com/riaddesmers/ | email= | address=413 Derb Sidi Massoud | lat=31.6376136 | long=-7.9953947 | directions=Just inside Bab Yacout | phone=+212 662265030 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=MAD 300 menu | content=Seafood restaurant. No alcohol served. }} * {{eat | name=Al Fassia | alt= | url=http://www.alfassia.com/restaurants-al-fassia-refined-moroccan-restaurants.html | email= | address=55, boulevard Zerktouni | lat=31.6360106 | long=-8.0133071 | directions= | phone=+212 524 43 40 60 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=We-Mo | price= | content=Tradional Moroccan food in cozy restaurant run by women (except the doorman). Wine served by the bottle. }} * {{eat | name=Le Bistrot Loft | alt= | url=http://www.loft-marrakech.com/ | email= | address=18 Rue de la Liberté | lat=31.6357555 | long=-8.0111673 | directions= | phone=+212 524 434 216 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=MAD 200 | content=Steaks, bistro food and good wines. Bar with beer, aperitifs and cocktails. }} * {{eat | name=Pepe Nero | alt= | url=http://www.pepenero-marrakech.com/en/ | email=pepenero.marrakech@gmail.com | address=17, Derb Cherkaoui, Douar Graoua | lat=31.6251646 | long=-7.9840167 | directions=Follow the signs from Rue Zitoun El Jedid. Note the metal arrows. | phone=+212 524 389067 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su: 12:00-14:30, 19:30-23:00 | price=Dh 400 for 3-4 course dinner, wine for Dh 200 | lastedit=2015-02-26 | content=Fine Italian and Moroccan dining in gorgeous Riad. Often full so make a reservation. }} ===Guéliz=== * {{eat | name=Café du Livre | alt= | url= | email= | address=44 Rue Tariq Bnou Ziad, Guéliz | lat=31.6351345 | long=-8.0105254 | directions=located near Place du 16 Novembre, Rue Tariq Bnou Ziad is more or less parallel to Ave Mohamed V (to the East), the Hotel is located between the crossroads with Rue de la Liberté and Rue Sourya | phone=+212 5244-46921 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9:30-21:00 | price=medium priced, sandwiches ca. MAD 40-60 | content=A western style bookshop-café in the villa nouvelle }} * {{eat | name=Associacion Amal | alt= | url=https://amalrestaurant.wordpress.com/ | email= | address= | lat=31.6388889 | long=-8.01361111 | directions=situated at the intersection of Rue Ibn Sibna and Rue Allal Ben Ahmed | phone=+212-5-24-44-68-96 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: daily noon-4PM, 7, dinner: groups of min. 10 people by reservation only | price= | content=Here you can experience lunch similar to what Moroccons eat at home: this women aid association that provides women with education in exchange for food which is then sold for financing the model. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=La Villa des Orangers | alt= | url=http://www.villadesorangers.com/ | email= | address=Rue Sidi Mimoune 6 | lat=31.6203675 | long=-7.9917963 | directions= | phone=+212 524 384638 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=19:30-late | price=MAD 700 for three course menu. MAD 500 for a bootle of wine. | content=French gastronomic cuisine in a very calm and pleasant atmosphere. Enjoy your dinner in soft chairs, among dark woodpanels, bookcases and artwork. In the winter start with a drink at the fireplace. }} * {{eat | name=Le Grand Café de la Poste | alt= | url=http://www.grandcafedelaposte-marrakech.com/en/ | email=resa@grandcafedelaposte-marrakech.com | address=Boulevard El mansour Eddahbi and Avenue Imam Malik | lat=31.6331502 | long=-8.010044 | directions= | phone=+212 24 43 30 38 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=MAD 300 for three courses. | content=French brasserie with Moroccan influence in the former post office. }} * {{eat | name=Le Grand Salon | alt= | url=http://www.ksarcharbagh.fr/the-restaurant.html | email=resa@ksarcharbagh.fr | address=Djnan Abiad, La Palmeraie B.P. 12478 | lat=31.6720075 | long=-7.9288065 | directions=in the Ksar Char-Bagh outside of the city | phone=+212 524 32 92 44 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=MAD 600 for three courses | content=Upscale restaurant with french cuisine. Serve organic vegetables and olive oil from its own gardens. }} * {{eat | name=Dar Yacout | alt= | url=http://www.daryacout.com/ | email= | address=79, derb Sidi Ahmed Soussi, Bab Doukkala | lat=31.6365673 | long=-7.9934804 | directions= | phone=+212 5 24 38 29 29 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=MAD 700 menu | content=Traditional Moroccan gastronomic cuisine. Has a terrace overlooking the Medina. }} * {{eat | name=Le Foundouk | alt= | url=http://www.foundouk.com | email= | address=Rue Souk Hal Fassi | lat=31.6320813 | long=-7.9852877 | directions= | phone=+212 5 24 37 81 76 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su | price=MAD 300 for a three course dinner | lastedit=2015-02-23 | content=Maroccan end European cuisine. Roof terrace and bar. }} * {{eat | name=Les Jardins de la Medina | alt= | url=http://www.lesjardinsdelamedina.com/en/gastronomy/restaurant.html | email=info@lesjardinsdelamedina.com | address=21 Derb Chtouka | lat=31.6126108 | long=-7.9874039 | directions=in the hotel of the same name | phone=+212 5 24 381 851 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=19:30-late | price=MAD 450 menu | content=Traditional and modern Moroccan cuisine. Moroccan wine served by bottle and glass. Stylish restaurant with tall white columns. }} ===How to eat (well) in the Djemaa El-Fna=== [[File:Djemaa El Fna at sunset (2362267954).jpg|thumb|300px|Djemaa El-Fna in full swing]] Each night in the Djemaa El-Fna rows of street stalls are set up under giant white tents. The huts targeting tourists serve similar fare and have menus printed in French, Arabic and usually English. Everyone has tajine, couscous, brochette and some variety of soups. Some have specialities like offal, egg sandwiches or special tajines. Be aware that most restaurants employ rather insistent "greeters," who are very aggressive in trying to customers for their stall. The line 'we already ate' seems to work well to get them to stop. If you want to eat well in Marrakech, do what the locals do and eat at the food stalls in the square. It is a common misconception that these stalls are only here for the tourists. Actually, they have been in existence long before Marrakech became a tourist destination. All of the stalls can be regarded as perfectly safe to eat at. They are strictly licensed and controlled by the government, especially now as it is a popular destination for tourists. The locals eat at the cheaper stalls that don't employ greeters and serve the more interesting food: snails, sheep head, lentils and beans... Some tips: * Prices tend to vary a little. Depending upon how hungry you are, you can pay anything from Dh 10 for a bread filled with freshly grilled sausages or perhaps a bowl of harira soup to Dh 100 for a full three course meal with salad, bread, starter, main course, and tea. * Try harira (great soup, of lamb/beef, red lentils and vegetables) and the fried aubergines. Don't be afraid-try the lamb head: it's really tasty. The "bull stew" (beef stew) should also be given a chance in the same stalls. * Don't miss the tea! There is a row of tea sellers along the front of the food stalls who each sell tea for Dh 1.5 each (Dh 3 seemed the going rate as of 7/2011). Most of the tea at these stalls is actually ginseng tea with cinnamon and ginger... most delicious and welcoming. They also have cake, made of basically the same spices, which can be a bit overpowering. * All food stalls at Djemaa El Fna display the price on the menus, making it less likely you'll be overcharged, but many will bring starters to you without asking, then charge for them at the end. * Drinks are rarely on the menu so it is better to ask the price of them before ordering, as they can often be comparatively high. On the other hand, some stalls offer free mint tea to encourage you to choose them. * Early mornings, look for people frying riifa in the covered part opposite the Koutoubia. Riifa is dough stretched and flattened and folded over, then cooked in a frying pan, and is best described as a Moroccan version of a pancake or crepe. ==Drink== Street vendors offer '''fresh orange juice''' (''jus d'Orange'') by the glass for Dh 4. Try it with a dash of salt like the locals, but be wary of vendors who try and water the juice down with tap water. Also, pay attention when you buy as they offer 2 types of orange...the blood orange juice costs Dh 10 per glass and a misunderstanding on what you want to drink could occur. Confirm the price of your orange juice and pay for it '''before''' you drink. Unscrupulous vendors will sometimes try to charge you Dh 10 for a Dh 4 glass of ''jus d'Orange'', so don't accept your drink until you've paid the correct amount. Be wary also, that they do not always clean the glasses very well so it is possible to get an upset stomach from the juice. There is a very limited selection of places selling alcohol in the Medina. * {{drink | name=Chesterfield Pub | alt=Bar Anglais | url= | email= | address=115 Avenue Mohammed V | lat=31.6347218 | long=-8.0126345 | directions=In the Hotel Nassim | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-01:00 | price= | content=A slightly unusual experience, apparently an 'English pub' it serves Moroccan lager and has an outside pool in a courtyard with palm trees, not an entirely English experience. Much less touristy than it sounds with a mainly local clientele. It serves a decent pint. }} * {{drink | name=Le Salama | alt= | url=http://www.lesalama.blogspot.com/ | email=reservations@lesalama.com | address=40 rue des banques | lat= | long= | directions=On Jeema el fna, facing Cafe de France, take the road to the left of Cafe de France (as in walking behind it). After 100m on the left hand side. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-1AM | price= | content=Happy hour from 5PM until they close, mostly western pop classics on the top floor. Very touristy with shishas, belly dancing and waiters who wear a fez - none of it is typically Moroccan but the overall atmosphere is between relaxed and party vibe. Also offers traditional Moroccan snacks. Good for smaller (up to 10 people) groups. }} * {{drink | name=Hotel Grand Tazi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rue Bab Agnaou | lat=31.622504 | long=-7.9895304 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The hotel has a public bar, serving beer and wine and is not overly expensive. }} * {{drink | name=Narwama | alt= | url=http://www.narwama.com/ | email= | address=Hay Zefriti 30, Rue Koutoubia. | lat=31.6260554 | long=-7.9922352 | directions= | phone=+212 6 7250 8700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=150 Dh mains | content=Restaurant and bar that has a fire fountain in the centre and an open roof around the patio. The atmosphere is very chilled and their food is very good, but slightly expensive. Good for pre-dinner drinks. }} Outside the Medina. * {{drink | name=Acima | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.6391455 | long=-8.0038866 | directions=in the basement of the building on the corner of Boulevard Prince Moulay Abdullah and Avenue Yacoub Al Mansour. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=If you are walking from the Medina to the Majorelle Garden (Jardin Majorelle). This is a very good supermarket to buy all kinds of food, including a large variety of alcohol (wine, beer, and liquor). No haggling needed as all prices are marked and listed. You can even buy a nice variety of spices here. }} * {{drink | name=Montecristo | alt= | url=http://www.montecristomarrakech.com/ | email= | address=Rue Ibn Aicha 20 | lat=31.6386975 | long=-8.0163213 | directions= | phone=+212 5 24439031 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=20:00-02:00 | price= | content=Nightclub with rooftop terrace }} * {{drink | name=Jad Mahal | alt= | url=http://www.jad-mahal.com/ | email= | address=10 Rue Haroun Errachid | lat=31.6220123 | long=-8.0002175 | directions= | phone=+212 5 24 43 69 84 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17:00-late | price= | content=Lounge bar and formal restaurant. }} * {{drink | name=Sky Lounge | alt= | url=http://www.thepearlmarrakech.com/sky-lounge-,restaurant_viewItem_12-en.html | email=reservation@thepearlmarrakech.com | address=3 Rue du Temple | lat=31.6222728 | long=-8.0004896 | directions=at The Pearl Hotel | phone=+212 524 42 42 42 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-late | price= | content=Fashionable rooftop lounge on top of The Pearl Hotel }} * {{drink | name=Djellabar | alt= | url=http://djellabarmarrakech.com/ | email= | address=2 Rue Iman lbn Hanifa | lat=31.6288301 | long=-8.0066246 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17:00-late | price= | content=The bar is a former wedding hall from the 1940s. Has a courtyard lounge with olive trees. }} * {{drink | name=Comptoir Darna | alt= | url=http://www.comptoirmarrakech.com/ | email=contact@comptoirdarna.com | address=Avenue Echouhada | lat=31.6237194 | long=-8.0031039 | directions= | phone=+212 524 437 702/10 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=20:00-03:00 | price= | content=Cocktail bar and night club Dress code: elegant }} * {{drink | name=Piano Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=26 Rue de la Koutoubia | lat=31.6259205 | long=-7.9916855 | directions=in les Jardins de la Koutoubia | phone=+212 024 38 88 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17:00-midnight | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=African Chic | alt= | url=http://www.african-chic.com/i | email= | address=6 Rue Oum Errabia | lat=31.6307287 | long=-8.0040459 | directions=Behind Hotel Marrakech | phone=+212 5 24431424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Moroccan Latin Brazilian. Also has a restaurant with a view to the dance fllor }} * {{drink | name=Le Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=24 Rue Yougoslavie | lat=31.6368164 | long=-8.0145532 | directions= | phone=+212 70028561 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-01:00 | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== Marrakech has an amazing choice of places to stay ranging from tented camps outside Marrakech to cheap hostels and hotels that can be charming or seedy to luxurious kasbahs in luxurious gardens or the traditional riad (garden courtyard) hotels. Wherever you choose ( or can afford) to stay it really is a must to visit one of the riad hotels to see this amazing style of architecture. Most riad managers will be happy to show you around provided that they are not too busy and in some riads you can even book a lunch or dinner without being a resident provided that the riad is not privately rented. For example, see Riad Cinnamon, Riad Laksiba and Riad Papillon. There are three main zones to sleep: Medina, Guéliz (also known as Ville Nouvelle), and the surroundings of the city. The Medina has the highest concentration of very cheap ''hotels'' and ''riads'' (small palaces), while Guéliz is much more quiet and most of the hotels are mid price (including showers in the room, breakfast service), but going to the medina from the Guéliz by taxi costs about Dh 10-15 and can take a long time at busy periods (evenings and weekends). The surroundings have all the huge tourist hotels, the ones that usually come with what the travel agencies offer. They can be further away from the medina and the rest of the city, but have big swimming pools, restaurants, and many services. ==== Dars ==== The Medina is packed with Riads and Dars (old grand houses converted into hotels and inns). Traditionally, '''riads''' should have gardens; with smaller '''dars''' having open courtyards. However the term ''riad'' is now used loosely to describe any house with an internal open-air center. These are wonderful places to stay to get a feel for life in Marrakech. * {{sleep | name=Dar Attajmil | url=http://www.darattajmil.com | email=contact@darattajmil.com | address=Marrakech-Medina, 23 Rue Laksour, Bab Laksour | lat= | long= | directions=Once entered Bab Laksour, take the second alley right, keep on until nr. 23. | phone=+212 524 426966 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=12:30AM | price=from 80 to 110 Eu/night in B&B | content=Centrally located and easy to reach, Dar Attajmil has a sand colored courtyard shaded by a tall banana tree; 4 double rooms with bathroom, 1 family suite with private courtyard, several cozy sitting areas, fireplace and library, a large terrace garden where breakfast and meals are served and a devoted team of 5 lovely persons; hammam, massages, cooking class available. Owner organic farm near Essaouira provides daily fresh products, olive and argan oil and the opportunity to spend one or more days in this old restored property, among the argan trees . }} *{{sleep | name=Dar Jaguar | url=http://www.darjaguar.com/ | email=escape@darjaguar.com | address=7-8 Derb El Mesfioui, Rahba Kedima | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 5 24 44 56 06 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Dar Jaguar is an ancient riad that has been lovingly restored as a beautiful private guesthouse. It is situated in the heart of the old medina in Marrakech, neighbouring the exotic Place des Epices (spice market) and less than five minutes walk from the world-renowned Jemaa el Fna Square. }} ==== Riads ==== [[Image:Laksiba Courtyard.jpg|thumb|The Cooling effect of a Riad's courtyard is no accident. Design: A water feature at the base of a Riad courtyard serves two purposes. Firstly, the obvious focal point but more importantly, the courtyards open-air aperture channels warm air entering into the Riad which in turn passes over the water feature, cools down, thus assisting in the convection of heat to exit back through the Riad's open-air aperture. This style of natural air-conditioning has been prevalent in Morocco for millennia and is remarkably successful.]] The Medina is packed with Riads and Dars (old grand houses converted into hotels and inns). '''Riads''' should have gardens; with smaller '''Dars''' having open courtyards. However the term Riad is used very loosely today to describe a house with an internal open-air centre. These are wonderful places to stay to get a feel for life in Marrakech. If you arrive by car, ask the hosts to help you find your way from the parking lot, especially if you never experienced orientation in a real medina before. Here are a sample of some of the riads (in alphabetical order) where you can experience Marrakech's unique style of living: * {{sleep | name=Riad Abaka | url=http://www.riadabaka.com | email=guesthouseabaka@gmail.com | address=21 Derb Roukni Laksour | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 6 6697 8703 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A spacious riad with seven beautifully furnished bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. Located in the heart of the Medina, less than two minutes walk from Jemaa El Fna. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Amazigh | url=http://www.equity-point.com/hostels-marraquesh/equity-point-marrakech/general-information_en.html | email=infomarrakech@equity-point.com | address=80, Derb El Hammam Mouassine | lat= | long= | directions=Nearby Djemaa el-Fna | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A former luxury riad now a beautiful hostel. Doubles, singles, and dorms which house up to 6 people. Roof top terrace with nice views. All rooms have full bathrooms and good appointments. Restaurant serving Moroccan food. Open 24 hrs, can book activities and excursions. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Basma | url= | email=riadbasma@gmail.com | address=Marrakech-Medina, 22 Derb Jamaa, Riad Basma | lat=31.625691 | long=-7.984995 | directions=From square Jamaa el Fnaa walk up to derb Dabachi and count 3 small streets (derbs) on the right turn right and keep on until nr. 22. | phone=+212 6 5051 7223 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price= | content=5 double rooms with bathroom. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Chennaoui | url= | email=riad.chennaoui@gmail.com | address=Riad Zitoune Jdid, Derb Sidi Fares N°01 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 5 2437 6140 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm beds around 100 drm | content=Simple and basic riad in the Medina. The staff are friendly and happy to discuss Moroccan life and culture over a shisha in the evening. This place can be difficult to find - you may have to pay a local to take you there (10-20 drm should do it, although they will ask for more). }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Cinnamon | alt= | url=http://www.marrakech-riad.co.uk | email=contact@marrakech-riad.co.uk | address=9 Derb El Hadjra | lat=31.6321713 | long=-7.9880259 | directions=Will pick guests up at the airport, otherwise head for the Museum of Marrakech then, with the Kouba on your left and the medersa Ben Yousef on your right go straight ahead until you come to a sharp bend in the road to the right. Then take the first street on your left. Riad Cinnamon is nestled at the end of this street on the left. | phone=+44 7584 327625 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=checkout | price=Room prices range from £100-160 depending on the season. But prices per person can be cheaper than a hostel as rooms can be shared by up to 5 people. Ask about special offers and last minute discounts. | lastedit=2015-02-25 | content=Designed and rebuilt to a very high standard by Mike and Lucie Wood with amazing attention to detail and lots of unexpected extras such as the loan of a local mobile phone and ipad loan. Perfect for romantic escapes, hen parties, groups of women wanting to experience Marrakech's shopping, hammams and food. Amazing dinners served on roof terrace with incredible views. Dipping pools on patio and roof garden terrace. Most rooms can accommodate up to 4 people in single beds. All rooms can be either twin or doubles/ triples. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Dar Eliane | url=http://www.dareliane.com | email=contact@dareliane.com | address=39 Derb Maada,Azbezt,Medina | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 5 2437 5710 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Four spacious double bedrooms and bathrooms with A/C. Accommodation is on two floors of a restored 300 year old riad in an older and authentic quarter of Marrakesh. Ten minute walk to Jamaa el Fna. }} *{{sleep | name=Riad Elixir | url=http://www.riadelixir.com/ | email=info@riadelixir.com | address=Rue Bounouala - Touala Sidi Ghanem | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 6 61 23 88 45 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Riad Elixir is one of wonderful riad in Marrakech for vacation for short and long time. it is distinguished by its unique style and its spacious and beautiful Riad is a real authentic house of Morocco, restored in a contemporary minimalist style while respecting the traditional Arab-Andalusian Morocco and Marrakech in particular. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad iaazane | alt=riad Marrakech | url=http://www.moroccansightseeing.com | email=riadiaazane@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=In a small alleyway less than 5 mins from the famous square Jamaa el Fna. See map on website | phone=+212 5 2438 3205 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €20, double €18, dorm €10 per person | content=A restored riad with extensive use of traditional styling and ceramics, includes a roof terrace with views. Shower, internet with wifi access, washing, shisha (hooka), free mint tea, city map. An authentic local style breakfast included (8:30AM-11:30AM). The owners also operate a tour company that offers guided and structured tours of 1 day, 2 days or 3 days duration. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Dar Jaguar | url=http://www.darjaguar.com | email=escape@darjaguar.com | address=7-8 Derb El Mesfioui, Rahba Kedima, Medina | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 524 445 606 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From €82, breakfast included. | content=Dar Jaguar is an ancient riad that has been restored as a beautiful private guesthouse. It is situated in the heart of the old medina, neighbouring the exotic Place des Epices (spice market). }} * {{sleep | name=Riad La Koutoubia | url= | email=contact.moroccotours@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 6 6936 9995 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=This (Riad/hostel) was opened as a guest house in 1997 in one of the main streets of the Medina. Good view from the rooftop is. Shower, internet, washing facilities and authentic breakfast available from 8AM-noon. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad LakLak | url=http://www.riad-laklak-marrakech.com | email=info@riad-laklak-marrakech.com | address=Marrakech Medina | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Riad LakLak Marrakech is a private rental home. Prices range from €120-200 per day depending on the season for the entire house (sleeps 12 persons) | content=Riad LakLak is a gorgeous Riad from the 17th century, which you can rent as a private rental home. It is located between the "Palais Bahia" and the "Palais Badii" in one of the most authentic area of the Medina of Marrakesh. The famous Jemaa El Fna Square is only few steps away and a guarded car park is close by, where you can easily get a taxi to discover Marrakesh and its surroundings. Riad LakLak has two suites and three bedrooms and can accommodate 12 persons. On the roof terrace, you can watch at least a dozen majestic storks nesting on the walls of the atmospheric and beautiful ruin of the Badii Palace and groups of storks will glide gently a few meters above your head to there nesting places. Storks are the harbingers of happiness and prosperity and have given Riad LakLak (Riad Stork in Arabic) its name. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Melhoun | url=http://www.riad-melhoun.com/ | email= | address=99 Derb Sidi Moussa, Quartier de la Bahia, 40007 Marrakech Médina | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 524 386 252, +212 678 734 373 (Mobile) | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Riad Melhoun is located in central Marrakech, a 3-minute walk from the El Badi and El Bahia Palaces. It features an interior courtyard with a swimming pool and a furnished rooftop terrace with views of the medina. Each room has traditional Moroccan decoration and a view of the patio. All rooms have a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests also have access to a traditional living room with a fireplace and a lounge area with books. Free Wi-Fi access is provided in common areas. Guests can enjoy the hammam and massages are available on request. Breakfast is served on the terrace, on the patio or in the rooms. Traditional Morrocan cuisine is also available on request for other meals. Riad 8 rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Dar Mimouna | alt= | url=http://www.riadmimouna.com/ | email= | address=Sidi M'Barek n°151, Sidi Mimoun | lat=31.6191052 | long=-7.9950441 | directions= | phone=+212 4438 4078 | tollfree= | fax=+212 4438 4079 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-02-25 | content=A few mins walk from the Koutoubia Mosque. Breakfast is included and is served at the terrace. There is also a hammam at the terrace, free for use by guests. You need to tell them in advance when you would like to use it. This riad also sells alcohol. It is kept in the fridge behind the counter. }} *{{sleep | name=Riad Dar Najat | alt= | url=http://www.dar-najat.com | email=contact@dar-najat.com | address=Douar Graoua, Derb Lalla Chacha, No.18 | lat=31.6238891 | long=-7.9834947 | directions=Riad in the heart of Marrakech 5 min walk from Jemaa el Fna | phone=+212 6 6143 9221 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Jacuzzi on the roof terrace, wifi throughout the riad, 7 ensuite shower and A/C accommodation with great gastronomy. French owner, friendly team and atmosphere. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Laksiba | url=http://www.Laksiba.com | email=simon@Laksiba.com | address=16 (bis5)Derb Kadi, Kasbah, Medina | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=UK +44 7850 39 01 07; Morocco+212 524 38 37 04 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=From £25-£30 per person depending on season. A very popular Riad with UK visitors. Five bedrooms all with bespoke hand carved beds designed to be split to make twin bedrooms. From Bab Ksiba, an entrance into the Royal Kasbah quarter of the Medina, 1st right is Derb Kadi and Riad Laksiba is the last house in this little cul-de-sac. Ten minute walk to the Jemaa el Fna main square. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Lotus Perle | url=http://www.riadslotus.com/riad-perle/ | email=info@riadslotus.com | address=54, Derb Zemrane,Bab Doukkala. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212524431537 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Riad Lotus Perle is located in the Medina, in the heart of an old neighborhood near the lively souks and Jemaa El Fna square, this is a wonderful riad composed of rooms and suites combining authenticity and modernity. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Magellan | url=http://www.riadmagellan.com | email=info@riadmagellan.com | address=Derb El Hamman No.62, Mouassine | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 6 6108 2042 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=An elegant six bedroom riad which offers a restful and relaxing atmosphere, located in the heart of the Mouassine district. Traditional Moroccan meals are available as well as complementary wifi internet. Airport transfer service available on request. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Naila | alt= | url=http://www.riad-naila.com | email=info@riad-naila.com | address=Marrakech Medina, Mosquée Sidi Ben Slimane | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Riad Naila Marrakech is a private rental home. Prices range from €100-140 per day depending on the season for the entire house (sleeps 7 persons) | content=Riad Naila Marrakech is a gorgeous private rental home in the Medina of Marrakech built around a patio with a large roof terrace. It is located in the Medina of Marrakech in a calm area a fifteen-minute walk away from the Jemaa El Fna square. It has four bedrooms which sleep seven persons. Each bedroom has its own bath room. Additionally are available a fully equipped kitchen, a Moroccan lounge and a library. Booking a private riad in Marrakech offers the same benefits as renting a holiday home anywhere else in the world – except you will be located in one of the world's most famous ancient cities – the Medina of Marrakech. }} *{{sleep | name=Riad Papillon | alt= | url=http://www.marrakech-riad.com | email=contat@marrakech-riad.co.uk | address=15, Derb Tizougarine, Dar El Basha | lat=31.6319605 | long=-7.9909184 | directions=near taxi rank. Go to Dar El Basha then walk towards the centre, take the 2nd road on the left Derb Tizougarine, bear right and go to the end of the cul de sac, has a bright blue door and brass hand of fatima knocker | phone=+212 6678451893 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3 | checkout=11 | price=Rooms range from £50-100 according to the season. Ask about any special offers and last minute deals. | content=A riad with five beautiful rooms: Rose, Jasmin, Bougainvillea, Hibiscus and Geranium. It is located in the heart of the Dar el Basha antique district which is very safe. Cuisine is exceptional, service is warm and attentive but discrete. Papillon offers loan of local phone/ ipad , Iphone charger, bathrobes. Breakfast and wifi internet are included. Very romantic and wonderful atmosphere with welcoming dipping pool and tent on rooof terrace. Airport pickups available. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Riad Primavera | url=http://www.primavera-marrakech.com | email=contact@primavera-marrakech.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just off of Allal Fassi Avenue and near the Marjane department store | phone=+212 2433 2570, +212 2433 2572, +212 2433 2573 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=The only kosher hotel in all of Morocco. The kosher certification is in the lobby and is issued by the Beth Din of Marrakech. 22 rooms with personal A/C units, TVs, bathrooms with showers, decorated in typical Moroccan style. Prices tend to rise during major Jewish holidays and festivals. }} [[Image:Riad Leila - Marrakech - Maroc - Mai 2005.jpg|thumb|300px|A Riad Courtyard]] *{{sleep | name=Riad Dar Zaman | alt= | url=http://www.darzaman.com | email=info@darzaman.com | address=29, Derb Bouelilou, Sidi Ben Slimane | lat= | long= | directions=near taxi rank. Go to Sidi Ben Slimane then walk past the mosque towards the small square , take the 1st street on the right (just before the hammam), and turn immediately right into Derb Bouelilou, bear left and go to the end of the cul de sac, Dar Zaman has palm trees leading to the black studded door | phone=+212 611266998 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2 | checkout=11 | price=Rooms range from £50-100 according to the season. Ask us for special offers and last minute deals. | content=A gorgeous old riad with four delightful en-suite rooms, located in the heart of the historic Sidi Ben Slimane district. Very safe and close to popular cafés and restaurants. Cuisine is exquisite, service is warm and attentive, price includes breakfast, designer toiletries, mint tea and pastries and wifi internet. Fantastic views of Atlas Mountains from roof terrace, deliciously refreshing dipping pool, wonderful dreamy atmosphere. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Zara | url=http://www.riadzara.com/ | email=riad.zara@menara.ma | address=294 Derb Ben Salek | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 2444 2940, +212 6281 7000 (mobile) | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Run by the friendly and helpful owner Monique and her assistant Hassan. Features a rooftop terrace with nice views of Medina and cozy cane chairs, and a small pool in the center of the Riad. Traditional meals such as Tajines can be served any time of the day. Breakfast includes an array of jams, amlou, pancakes, and mint tea and can be served at flexible times. In the evening, candles are lit and guests gather around the pool, enjoying wine and if you're lucky Hassan might give a live music performance. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Zolah | url=http://www.riadzolah.com | email=info@riadzolah.com | address=116 Derb El Hammam, Mouassine | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 2438 7535 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Chic while cozy and informal riad run by Ismail and his team. The house cook, Fadila, makes fabulous fresh baked breads at breakfast. Gorgeous roof terrace and two candle-lit/petal-strewn courtyard patios (one with plunge pool). }} * {{sleep | name=Ryad Dyor | url=http://www.ryaddyor.com/ | email=info@ryaddyor.com | address=1, Driba Jdida, Sidi Ben Slimane | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 524 375 980 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Riad hotel with 7 luxury suites. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Al Loune | url=http://www.riadalloune.com/ | email=info@riadalloune.com | address=77 Derb el Kadi, Azbezt | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 5243 80225 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Charming Riad with pool and hammam. The Riad is located in Azbezt's area, Marrakech Medina's heart. }} ====Discount hotels ==== The budget conscious will have more luck in the streets and alleyways south of Djemaa El-Fna, which are packed with discount hotels offering singles from Dh 50. Derb Sidi Bouloukat is a good place to look, a quiet but safe alleyway packed with traditional-style hotels just a min from Djemaa El-Fna. Its entrance is easy to find, just a few steps away from Djemaa El-Fna. Take Riad Zatoune (unmarked) which starts right of the Moroccan Red Crescent (with your back towards the Koutoubia) and it's the first alley on the right (marked in Arabic only). On your way in Riad Zitoune you will also come across the public hammam (Dh 10, left entrance for women, right entrance for men, the soap, glove and small bucket can be bought at many shops across the street) and a small restaurant serving bissara and mint tea for less than Dh 5. Popular options with backpackers include: * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ali | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-ali.hostel-marrakech.co.uk | email= | address= | lat=31.6246054 | long=-7.9897724 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Rue Moulay Ismail. Beds in ensuite, dorms, and rooftop terrace mattresses for Dh 60 per person per night, including cooked breakfasts served with OJ and fresh coffee. Dorm guests can use the internet cafe for Dh 5 per hour. They have all the amenities a backpacker could ask for, including a laundry service and free internet access for private room guests, money exchange, a terrace restaurant with views of Djemaa El-Fna, and even a downstairs ''hammam''. Private rooms are available with a maximum per person price of Dh 250 per night including breakfast, free internet, and a daily traditional Hammam. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Atlas | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-atlas-marrakech.com | email=hotel-atlas@hotmail.fr | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 5 2439 1051 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=50 Derb Sidi Bouloukat, . A 2 min walk to the famous square of Djemaa El-Fna. Clean and friendly with nice rooms with shared bathrooms. Singles from Dh 90, doubles from Dh 170, for 3 people Dh 250, for 4 people Dh 280, for 5 people Dh 320. There are some rooms with AC for an additional Dh 50. The hotel is charming and all arranged in the traditional way. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Central Palace | url= | email= | address=59, Sidi Bouloukate | lat= | long= | directions=near Djemaa El-Fna | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Rooms are around a noisy and echoey central courtyard. Rooms are clean, but the shared toilets can be another story. Indifferent staff and housekeepers. Nice terrace with a great view, and rooms starting at Dh 150 for a double room with shared showers and toilet. You get what you pay for, but all in all it's a good value considering that Marrakech is more expensive that most other places in Morocco. Car rentals can be arranged (around Dh 350 per day for a small but fairly new car). }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel el-Ward | alt= | url= | email=elward.hotel@caramail.com | address=65 derb Sidi Bouloukat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 5 2444 3354 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean, quite comfortable, and the owners are very friendly whenever they feel like it. The rooftop terrace isn't lavish, but being one of the highest it does have a great view. 60/120/170/220 for single/double/triple/quadruple. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Essaouira | alt= | url=http://www.jnanemogador.com/eng/hotelessaouira-marrakech.htm | email= | address=3 Derb Sidi Bouloukat | lat=31.6240758 | long=-7.9877901 | directions= | phone=+212 5 2444 3805 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=The hotel has singles with a shared bath from Dh 50 and doubles from Dh 90. It is more or less like the others, but it's all painted in the traditional way, which gives it charm. Toilets and showers are bare-bones, a norm at this price range. Hot water does not stay hot for long. Overall a very good value and comfortable place from which to explore the old town. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Imouzzer | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-imouzzer.com/hotelen.php | email=hotel_imozzer@yahoo.fr | address=74 Derb Sidi Bouloukate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 5 2444 5336 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=One of the cheapest and best-value hotels with rooms starting at Dh 65 for singles and Dh 120 for doubles (slightly higher in high season), all with shared bathrooms. Rooms are arranged around a traditional courtyard, and both rooms and shared bathrooms are clean with hot water. The hotel also has a comfortable terrace where you can eat breakfast for Dh 20. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sindi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 4444 3337 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Sud 109, Derb Sidi Bouloukat, Riad Zitoun El Kidim, }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Smara | alt= | url= | email= | address=77 sidi Bouloukat. Near Djemaa El-Fna | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 5 2444 5568 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Very clean, friendly people, nice rooms. Dh 50 and doubles Dh 80. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Cecil | alt= | url=http://djemaaelfnahotelcecil.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=At the Djemaa El-Fna, Bouloukate. Offers doorms, rooms with shared bathroom (from $13 per person), and ensuite rooms with AC (from $18 per person). Rooftop breakfast and wifi included. }} * {{sleep | name=Palm Plaza Hotel and Spa | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Located in Agdal, a new residential district, 10 mins from the airport. Luxurious and comfortable providing 230 rooms, including 151 twin, 52 double, 2 rooms for disabled persons, 6 junior suites, 20 senior suites and a royal suite. The hotel has a piano bar, night club and a restaurant. Snacks are available at the pool bar. The spa features a heated indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a hammam and a gym. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Lyla | alt= | url=http://www.riad-lyla-marrakech.com | email= | address=4-5 Rue ouartani I Mouassani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In Laksour district, just two mins from the famous Djemaa El-Fna, Lyla Riad Marrakech opens its doors. Gérard is the riad's passionate owner. }} * {{sleep | name=Riad Rahba | alt= | url=http://www.riad-rahba.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Offers private, en-suite rooms and is located a minute from Djemaa El-Fna, at the entrance to the Souks. The Riad combines the traditional Moroccan atmosphere with the comforts of a modern hostel and hotel. The rates include breakfast and wifi. From €18 per single ensuite room per night. }} In the little streets between rue Bab Agnaou and rue Riad Zitoune (where the Smara, the Essaouira, and the Imouzzer are) there are a lot of other small hostels. It is difficult to get lost as they are surrounded by these two big streets and Djemaa El-Fna. It could be a good idea to arrive during the day (best in the morning) and wander around comparing many hostels in a short time. ====Hostels==== *{{sleep | name=Marrakech Rose | url= | email= | address=13 Derb Laadam, Kenaria, Place Jemaa el Fna | lat= | long= | directions=In a small alleyway near the Cafe de France, directly to the east of the main square in Marrakech. A bit difficult to find. The hostel staff will email you a map with directions once you have made a booking. | phone=+212 618444328 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=11AM | price=Dorm beds from $10 USD | content=Charming little hostel right in the center of town, with small dorms and super-friendly staff. Great place to meet other travelers and socialize - mostly a younger crowd. Not the best choice if you want an early night's sleep. }} * {{sleep | name=Massine II | url=http://www.moroccanviews.com | email=marrakech.kamal@gmail.com | address=107 Derb Snan, Mouassine | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 6 6815 6412 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=2nd backpackers in Marrakech located in the old Medina. Originally a 16th century house. Central garden, and rooftop. Shower, internet, washing facilities. Breakfast is available, book early, this is a popular establishment. Some travellers complain the sheets are not changed regularly. Also, travellers aren't always registered properly. }} * {{sleep | name=The Heart of the Medina backpackers hostel | url=http://www.marrakech-hostel.com | email=reservations@marrakech-hostel.com | address=47 Derb Ben Aissa, Dabachi | lat=31.62702041 | long=-7.98530101 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=1st backpackers hostel to be located in the Medina. 1 minute walk from Djemaa Place. Rooftop terrace, hot showers, comfortable surroundings. No more than 6 beds to a room. Breakfast included as are bed linens, towels, and free wifi. You can expect to pay €8 euro/person all year round per night if booked in advance via email or website. No lockouts, no curfews, and is open 24/7, 365 days/ year. }} * {{sleep | name=Rue Mohammed el-Hansali | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Near the train station | phone=+212 524 447713 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm beds from Dh 70 | content=A clean hostel with an 11:30PM curfew and obligatory wake up call at 8AM. Daily daytime lockout. It is a fair distance from the action in the heart of the ''Medina''. A taxi can cost between Dh 15-20. }} ===Guéliz (also known as Ville Nouvelle)=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Toulousain | alt= | url=http://"http://hoteltoulousain.ma/ | email=hoteltoulousain@yahoo.fr | address=44 Rue Tariq Bnou Ziad, Guéliz | lat=31.6351345 | long=-8.0105254 | directions=located near Place du 16 Novembre, Rue Tariq Bnou Ziad is more or less parallel to Ave Mohamed V (to the East), the Hotel is located between the crossroads with Rue de la Liberté and Rue Sourya | phone=+212-524-430-033 | tollfree= | fax=+212-524-431-446 | checkin= | checkout= | price=prices at time of writing between 150 DH per night (single room without bathroom) up to 600 DH (double room 'Suite Hotel'), breakfast included | content=A budget-friendly hotel with rooms going off two nice courtyards, located in a rear building and therefore quiet, no luxury equipment but clean, tidy and friendly and helpful staff }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel al Kabir | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Corner of bd. Zerktouni and rue Loubnane | phone=+212 2443 9540, +212 2443 4150 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=This modern, airy hotel is one of a group of similar standard hotels in this area of Guéliz. Mainly used by tour groups and reservation agencies, the Hotel al Kabir's rooms, accessible from three elevators, are all clean, modern, and well appointed, if a tad sterile, and the bathrooms are a reasonable size with shower/tub combos. Prices: Dh 291 for a single; Dh 382 for a double. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ibis | alt= | url=http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-2034-ibis-moussafir-marrakech-centre-gare/index.shtml | email= | address= | lat=31.6299523 | long=-8.018048 | directions=Near the train station | phone=+212 5 2443 5929 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A more impersonal European chain hotel, but very clean and peaceful. It is within a short taxi ride of all the action. If you want to be able to escape the hustle and bustle during the heat of the day and chill out by a pool, this place is perfect. Decent value for the money as well, with lovely rooms and showers. Free internet with wifi is provided in the lobby. }} * {{sleep | name=Moroccan House Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.moroccanhousehotels.com/ | email= | address=3 rue Loubnane | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 4442 0305, +212 4442 0306 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=3-star rooms start at Dh 405 single, Dh 484 double; 4-star Pacha suites: Dh 455 single, Dh 624 double; 5-star Prince suites: Dh 527 single, Dh 764 double. | content=A colorful and personable hotel. As the name suggests, this is more like a house than a standard block hotel. The extravagantly painted and decorated interior is entered through bright blue heavy wood studded doors. Choice of various brightly colored interiors furnished with faux-antiques and lace-draped four-poster beds. Each bathroom has its own water heater and bath/shower combo, and comes supplied with a range of toiletries. Close to many of Guéliz's better restaurants and shops. }} * {{sleep | name=Oudaya Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hoteloudayamarrakech.com/en/ | email= | address=147 Rue Mohamed El Baqal | lat=31.6359225 | long=-8.0159162 | directions= | phone=+212 4444 8512 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Situated close to the railway station, the Oudaya is a good alternative for travellers looking for a medium prized hotel in the Ville Nouvelle. The rooms are clean and well-kept with good size bathrooms, air-condition and TV. Breakfast is served from early in the morning and consists of a well stocked buffet, the restaurant is however somewhat mediocre and much better meals can be had just around the corner. The courtyard has a large pool (open 9:00-18:00) lined with a massive bougainvilla. The hotel does have a policy of no outside food, which includes bottled water, so make sure to keep any purchases hidden when entering. }} * {{sleep | name=Villa Dar El Kanoun | alt= | url=http://www.darelkanoun.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 2449 2010 | tollfree= | fax=+212 2434 0635 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Route de Targa. Luxury B&B villa with swimming pool and garden. It offers five comfortable double rooms in a quiet residential area nearby Marrakech downtown. Breakfast is included. Rates begin at Dh 1,000 for a double room. }} ==Stay safe== Marrakech is a generally safe city, with a solid police presence. However, staying alert about your surroundings and taking general safety precautions is always a good idea like everywhere. Here are some tips: *Violent crime is normally not a major problem, but thefts are known to happen. Keep your money close and hidden, and avoid poorly lit streets or alleys at night. *Guides offering their services should display an official badge from the local tourist authorities. *Morocco is under an increased threat from international terrorism. Be vigilant when you're out and contact authorities if you notice anything suspicious. *Be especially '''careful about being drugged, especially as a solo traveller'''. The common and easy-to-make drug GHB only lasts three hours and is undetectable in the body after 7 hours, so if you are attacked, take action immediately. *Be careful ordering room service if you are a solo traveller, as even older women can be targets for robbery. Don't ask the waiter to enter your room. *Get one of the shopkeepers to dress you up with a berber style scarf, for men and women, it will cover your face (leaving only space for your eyes) and you can remain undetected and will definitely not be harassed by the shopkeepers, one or two beggars may catch on that you are still a tourist from the way you are dressed though, so bear that in mind. ===Emergency phone numbers=== *Police ☎ 19 *Ambulance/ Fire ☎ 15 ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=Inb Tofail Hospital | url= | email= | address=Rue Abdelouahab Derraq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 4444 8011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Polyclinique du Sud | url= | email= | address=2 Rue Yougoslavie, Gueliz | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 4444 7999, +212 4444 8372 | tollfree= | fax=+212 4443 2424 | hours= | price= | content=In case of a medical emergency, it's always a good idea to know where to find the local physicians who speak your language. According to the U.S. Consulate website, Dr. Taarji Bel Abbass at the Polyclinique du Sud speaks "fair to good English". }} ===Drinking water=== The tap water in Marrakech is suitable for bathing. While locals drink it with no problems, visitors often find it hard to digest. To be safe, opt for bottled mineral water, available at the numerous marketplace kiosks and food stalls. Make sure that the cap seal has not been broken, since vendors have been known to save money by refilling plastic bottles from the tap. At restaurants, ask for your drinks without ice, which are usually made with tap water. ===Scams=== If you look like a tourist, then it is common for people to offer to help with directions or even lead you to what you are looking for. Although not apparent at first, these people expect to be paid and will often lead you round in circles to increase the amount. Also, people may say that the place you are looking for is closed, but they will take you somewhere else that's better. This is almost always a lie. The best people to ask for directions are people behind a counter, as they cannot lead you because they don't want to leave their stall. If you are seriously lost, getting someone to lead you back is an option, but you should always agree on a price upfront (MAD10 to MAD20 are reasonable). Moroccans are not permitted to be guides for foreigners without a license. Usually Police officers (under cover) are patrolling to catch Moroccans who are bothering tourists or try to make some money. There are often people in Djemaa El-Fna offering '''henna tattoos''', which are popular with locals and tourists alike. But among the many genuine traders are one or two scam artists. They appear very charming and trustworthy while you choose a design, but will then cleverly divert your attention. Before you know it, you have the beginnings of a rather poor henna tattoo. Even if you do not want a design, be sure to keep your hands away from them as they will grab your hand and begin a design anyway. The scam artist later demands massive payments, in whatever currency you have (dirhams or not). After emptying your pockets, if they consider you can afford more, they will demand that you visit a nearby ATM. Always agree on a firm price before work starts. If you can't do this, insist that the operator stops immediately - then go to another (hopefully more reliable) operator to get your design completed. If they say it is free before they start or while they are doing it, they will always ask for a price later on. If this happens to you, you can walk away without paying; however, they will harass you for a little before giving up and moving on to another tourist. Also, there have been stories of these scam artists using henna mixed with dangerous chemicals, such as PPD (this is sometimes done to make the tattoos appear black), which can cause skin damage or severe allergic reactions. Some tourists encounter an elderly lady offering henna in the main square - she welcomes you to her stall, and then fetches her friends (who arrive, usually, on motor bikes) and will provide you with very appealing tattoos - however, beware - they will not agree a price upfront and will ask for huge amounts - e.g. a 50Dh tattoo will be 450Dh - or they will promise you free tattoos and then charge equally large amounts. When you dispute the amount they will scream at you - so be calm, pay them what you think it is worth, and walk away. If they try to stop you then create attention - however, do not use physical violence as these artists work in gangs and before you know it you'll be surrounded by other con-artists. Most Moroccans are tourist-friendly and are not aggressive, so sometimes making a fuss in public can generate unwanted attention for a scam artist and shame them into backing off. ===Embassies=== Be sure to report any crime to both the local police and your embassy. * {{listing | name=British Honorary Consulate in Marrakech | url= | email= | address=Résidence Taib 55, Boulevard Zerktouni, Gueliz | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 5 2442 0846 | tollfree= | fax=+212 5 2443 5276 | hours=M-F 8AM-1PM | price= | content= }} Most other foreign embassies and consulates in Morocco are in Rabat, with a few more in Casablanca. ==Cope== There are many dry cleaning shops inside and outside of the Medina. It takes only one day to clean and will cost from Dh10-30 per piece. If you stay at hotel, you can hand out your dirty clothes to a housekeeper. Usually they wash it by hand. They do not have a price list and usually say "up to you". You should not pay more than Dh 50-100 per plastic bag. * {{listing | name=Lost in Marrakech Laundry Service | url=http://www.lostinmarrakech.jimdo.com | email=lostinmarrakech@yahoo.com | address=156 Derb Snane, Mouassine, Medina | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+212 5 2438 4121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 Mon-Sat | price= | content=Laundromat with used books, wifi, coffee and smoothies. Finish in same day or in next day. Dh20 for 2kg. }} ==Go next== [[Image:Ourika Valley.jpg|thumb|250px|Ourika Valley]] [[Image:Cascades d'Ouzoud 014.JPG|thumb|250px|Cascade d'Ouzoud waterfalls]] Marrakech can make a good base for exploring the [[High Atlas]] or for organizing one to four day '''Sahara treks'''. The following are towns in the [[High Atlas]] that can be seen as part of a day trip: * {{listing | name=[[Amizmiz]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.2171012 | long=-8.2332754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=With one of the largest Berber souks in the [[High Atlas]] Mountains every Tuesday, Amizmiz is well-worth a trip. This is especially true for those travelers wishing to experience the less urban, less touristy mountain towns of the High Atlas. The souk itself deals mostly in the ordinary household goods that any Walmart does; plan your souvenir shopping elsewhere. }} * {{listing | name=[[Asni]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.2500377 | long=-7.9813423 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A lovely rural village in the Atlas mountains. }} * {{listing | name=[[Essaouira]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.51269 | long=-9.76996 | directions=2½ hours west by car. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=ca 250 Dh for transport only. | lastedit=2015-02-25 | content=Charming coastal city. You will pass the goats in the Argan trees on the way there. }} * {{listing | name=[[Oukaimeden]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.2061618 | long=-7.8609276 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-02-25 | content=Ski lift at 3268 m. The snow falls in the mountains just south of Marrakech every winter. And it stays. Wealthy people from all over southern Morocco have since long learned to enjoy skiing in their own country. This has given the ski resort, Oukaïmeden, a distinct Moroccan touch, too. You do not need to bring your ski equipment all the way from home, all you need can be rented. You should only pay around Dh 250 for a full day here (including a lift pass). Oukaïmeden and the areas around are some of the greatest in Morocco, with four seasons, and ever changing nature. In summer, few people enter this area — it is probably too well known for winter sports. But staying here a day or two is a real treat. }} * {{listing | name=[[Ourika Valley]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.22306 | long=-7.68422 | directions=in the Atlas Mountains. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=tours ca 350 Dh | lastedit=2015-02-25 | content=Tours involve stopping several times en route to the valley to look in tourist shops, a Berber house, and a collective run for women who make products out of Argan oil. Tours will also include a walk to visit the various different waterfalls. The journey can become difficult, so wear good walking and/or climbing shoes - suitable footwear is imperative. Think of clambering up rocks at the side of the river, and eventually criss-crossing over wet rocks to travel up the mountain. }} * {{listing | name=[[Setti Fatma]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.22551 | long=-7.67456 | directions=A village at the end of the proper motor road up the Ourika Valley. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The residential part is situated above the road and is not visited too much. The attractions are the lovely valley scenery and a walk to seven waterfalls - or for most day visitors one waterfall from which others can be seen. }} * {{listing | name=[[Cascade d'Ouzoud]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Impressive three stage waterfalls between green and pink rock slopes has almost 100 m height and highest in Morocco. Ride by taxi or minivan of local tourist company may be ordered near Djemaa El-Fna or in the streets in Medina. At least half of day need for journey but full day it is better. The way goes through picturesque valleys and takes some more than two hours on one direction. Waterfalls accessible on top and by closest downstairs till bottom where pontone boats offers to hiking just to place of water falling. Small cafes and food/souvenir shops available before the entrance and just on downstairs. Makakus monkeys meet mostly before sunset and walk just amongst the visitors or seat on trees and rocks. Note that waterfalls has full power on spring and beginning of summer and may almost dry later. Sun rays sparkly highlights the water stream before sunset. }} * {{listing | name=Jbilets Geological Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} {{guidecity}} {{isPartOf|High_Atlas}} {{geo|31.62594|-7.98863|zoom=15}} [[Commons:Category:Marrakech]] [[Wikipedia:Marrakech]] 8gyvh0y16gbf11nnbf6fki2205zv5k5 0 21918 2954252 2953828 2016-03-09T08:30:31Z Ypsilon 1806 /* Cities */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Fijian_Sunset_banner.jpg}} '''Melanesia''' is a region of [[Oceania]]. ==Regions== Melanesia consists of the following small island nations: {{regionlist | regionmap=Melanesia regions map.png | regionmapsize=400px | region1name=[[Fiji]] | region1color=#8f91b5 | region1description=A major island tourist destination. Resorts, coral reefs and beaches. | region2name=[[New Caledonia|New Caledonia (France)]] | region2color=#ce8d92 | region2description=France in the tropics but at twice the price. A short flight from Australia. | region3name=[[Solomon Islands]] | region3color=#85c38b | region3description=Site of major Second World War battles that involved, among others, JFK. Its main island is Guadalcanal. | region4name=[[Vanuatu]] | region4color=#7fc9ce | region4description=Rewarding destination of very disparate islands with a relatively well-developed tourist infrastructure. As the New Hebrides, was a British-French Condominium until 1980. }} And the tiny Australian territory of: {{regionlist | regionmap= | regionmapsize= | region1name=[[Norfolk Island|Norfolk Island (Australia)]] | region1color=#afd296 | region1description=A small island home to about 2,000 people. }} The large nation of '''[[Papua New Guinea]]''' and its neighbor [[West Papua]] ([[Indonesia]]) are also usually considered part of Melanesia, both culturally and historically speaking, but are covered in separate articles. ==Cities== [[File:Noumea centre 1402561139 375c811796 o.jpg|thumb|View over Noumea]] *[[Honiara]] — the capital of the Solomon Islands *[[Nouméa]] — the capital of New Caledonia. *[[Port-Vila]] — Vanuatu's capital. *[[Suva]] — the large capital of Fiji. ==Other destinations== ==Understand== ==Talk== ==Get in== There are flights from [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] to Melanesian destinations. [[Fiji]] has some direct flights from [[Asia]] and [[North America]] too. ==Get around== ==See== [[File:Dugout canoe Rennell.jpg|thumb|Canoeing in East Rennell]] Each country and territory of Melanesia has exactly one [[world heritage site]]: * The '''[[Levuka]] Historical Port Town''' in [[Fiji]]. * The '''Lagoons of [[New Caledonia]]'''. * '''[[East Rennell]]''' in the [[Solomon Islands]], the largest raised coral atoll in the world. * '''Chief Roi Mata’s Domain''' in the [[Shefa]] province of [[Vanuatu]]. * '''Australian Convict Sites''' on the [[Norfolk Island]]. ===Itineraries=== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Oceania}} {{outlineregion}} [[Commons:Category:Melanesia]] [[WikiPedia:Melanesia]] {{geo|-18.9|174.2|zoom=5}} nbmqsbjj83uljuneaacns2g8kk9k71s 0 21962 2953731 2867902 2016-03-08T15:45:21Z Traveler100 79350 format wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Melksham''' is a small town in [[Wiltshire]]. It is not most people's idea of a tourist destination. Originally an Anglo Saxon settlement (Milk town) Melksham became one of Wiltshire's industrial towns and grew on the back of the Avon (locally pronounced as Avun) rubber factory. Most of the interesting buildings in the area where demolished when the Avon factory expanded & also in the re-development of the town centre in the 60's leaving Melksham a pretty bleak place. It is by population (23,000) the 5th largest town in Wiltshire after Swindon, Salisbury, Chippenham & Trowbridge but it is sadly lacking in amenities. ==Get in== '''Air''' The nearest airport to the town is Bristol. Heathrow is only 1hr 30 mins away '''Road''' - Melksham is situated on the main North/South A350 trunk road. It can be reached by leaving the M4 at J17 and following the A350 south for approx 10 miles '''Trains''' - Melksham is served by 2 trains per day on the Swindon - Southampton line. The train station is commonly known as 'the bus stop' due to its small size and appearance of a bus shelter. '''Bus''' - Melksham is served by buses from Bath, Chippenham, Trowbridge & [[Devizes]] on a regular basis ==Get around== The town centre is small enough to walk round ==See== * {{see | name=Melksham Spa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=6 Georgian houses remain from the spa that was established in 1770, fed by water from a Chalybeate spring. }} * {{see | name=St Michaels church and the old Roundhouse | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=800 year old }} ==Do== ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Leekes Department Store | alt= | url= | email= | address=Beanacre Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= the main focus of retail activity in Melksham. It offers anything that you can think of for the house & home (for a price) }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=The Fish and Chip Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Union Street | lat= | long= | directions=located close to the main shopping street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=An excellent example of a good quality English chippy. }} * {{eat | name=The Kings Arms | alt= | url= | email= | address=Market Place | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Good quality 'pub grub' although the beer is a bit pricey }} *Melksham also has 3 Indian restaurants, 2 Chinese restaurants ('''Lee's Chinese''' on Beanacre Road is excellent) and countless Kebab shops, ''etc''. ==Drink== '''The Bear, The Grapes, The Tavern, The Parsons Nose, The West End & The Foresters''' are some of the establishments in the town. Beware of drunken idiots on weekend nights - Melksham is famous for it. It was once named as in the top 10 most violent places in the UK. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=The King Arms | alt= | url= | email= | address=Market place | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Beechfield House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Beanacre Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content=has excellent if rather expensive rooms and a fantastic restaurant. It has the added benefit of being on the main A350 trunk road out of the town for a quick getaway! }} There are also several B & B's located in the town. ==Connect== ==Go next== * Nearby you have the National Trust Village of [[Lacock]]. Tourists who find themselves in Melksham by mistake would do well to head for nearby [[Lacock]], [[Bradford on Avon]] or [[Devizes]]. {{IsPartOf|Wiltshire}} {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Melksham]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/United Kingdom/England/Wiltshire/Melksham/]] {{geo|51.3736|-2.1379}} hsopu3qfvbzgn453i1azzea1qylfbwg 0 22042 2953735 2404907 2016-03-08T15:52:21Z Traveler100 79350 format wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Meriden}} Meriden is a small historic village in the [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]], [[England]]. It is situated about half way between [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] and [[Coventry]]. It is said to be the centre of England, but the name of this village actually means "Merry Vale". ==Understand== ==Get in== Car is the easiest way to reach Meriden, just off the A45 road from Birmingham or Coventry direction in about 20 minutes. It can also be reached by bus. ==Get around== The village is small, you can get around by foot, bicycle or car. ==See== * {{see | name=Medieval Village cross | alt= | url= | email= | address=Village Green | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A 500 year old grade II listed artefact. }} * {{see | name=Church of St Lawrence | alt= | url= | email= | address=Church Lane | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A 12th century church, complete with gargoyles. The graveyard is accessible to the public, Birmingham city is visible in the distance if sitting on the benches to the rear. Opposite the church there are some 16th century farm houses. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Heart of England Way | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This popular walking route winds through the village. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== There are several places to eat in Meriden. At the local Manor Hotel, The Bull's Head pub, the Strawberry Bank Hotel. All these provide food, drink and accommodation. ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Bear | alt= | url=http://www.chefandbrewer.com/pub/bear-inn-berkswell-coventry/c0203/ | email= | address=Spencer's Ln, Berkswell | lat= | long= | directions=take the Berkswell Road off the B4102, 5 minutes drive | phone=+44 1676 533202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A 16th century pub with original building features. Also serves food. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name= Manor Hotel | alt=Best Western Plus | url=http://www.manorhotelmeriden.co.uk/ | email= | address=127 Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1676 522735 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== There is plenty to see in the nearby city of Birmingham. [[Solihull]] is the nearest town for shopping etc. Kenilworth Castle and Warwick Castle are also nearby. {{IsPartOf|West Midlands (county)}} {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Meriden, England]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/West_Midlands/Meriden/]] {{geo|52.4379|-1.6496}} 53vlze7ilb5bkuvh8jdb44quh6tg8gy 0 22100 2740449 2627702 2015-03-05T13:39:18Z WOSlinker 113846 tidy phone wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Metlaoui''' is a city in [[Tunisia]]. ==Get in== Take a "louage" (shared taxi) from the desert oasis-town of Tozeur to the dusty phosphate-town of Mataloui some 45 minutes away. Ask to be dropped at "la gare de train". ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== * {{do | name=Le Lezard Rouge | alt= | url=http://www.lezard-rouge.com | email=lezardrouge@topnet.tn | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+216 76 241 469 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the most exotic tourist train rides in the world. Be sure to verify days/times beforehand. It has beautifully-restored wagons dated from 1904 and once was owned by the Bey of Tunis. It's painted a deep-red with gold trim on the outside. Inside, the interior is very luxurious with brocaded armchairs, overhead antique-globed lighting, brass fittings and mahogany panels. Wide roll-down windows on both sides offered views over the passing landscape that delight the eyes. Young waiters dressed in period garb and white gloves passed through with cold drinks. All in all, though geared only to tourists (cost: about $18 USD), it is a unique reminder of an unhurried time and well worth the special detour from Tozeur. If you are going as an individual, verify beforehand and get to the train station early. As 90% of the passengers were in pre-arranged tour groups, the train fills up. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Go next== {{geo|34.3167|8.4000}} {{IsPartOf|Saharan Tunisia}} {{outlinecity}} [[wikipedia:Métlaoui]] [[commons:Category:Metlaoui]] drz1ii6p3l7fvbchprwhghcduac1i2f 0 22215 2964068 2953850 2016-03-26T17:34:04Z Wrh2 229 otheruses wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nauru_sunset_banner.jpg}} {{otheruses}} '''Micronesia''' is the northwestern region of [[Oceania]] and is home to many tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean islands. ==Regions== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Micronesia regions map.png | regionmaptext= | regionmapsize=470px | region1name=[[Federated States of Micronesia]] | region1color=#85c38b | region1items= | region1description= FSM scuba diving along with Palau and the Marianas is the world's best and includes the wrecks of Chuuk, Pohnpei, and the mantas of Yap. | region2name=[[Kiribati]] | region2color=#bc9ab6 | region2items= | region2description=The western third of this sprawling country falls within Micronesia. | region3name=[[Marshall Islands]] | region3color=#cd8d92 | region3items= | region3description=Site of U.S. nuclear tests on Bikini Atoll. | region4name=[[Nauru]] | region4color=#7fada6 | region4items= | region4description=An island of phosphate. The world’s smallest independent republic and least visited country. | region5name=[[Northern Mariana Islands]] ([[USA]]) | region5color=#d07a6f | region5items= | region5description=The CNMI may have the planets best weather, clearest water, cleanest air, and the scuba diving, fishing, fire red sunsets, and beaches of Saipan and Rota are unimaginable. | region6name=[[Palau]] | region6color=#7fc9ce | region6items= | region6description=A beautiful nation with a lake full of jellyfish, and much more. }}{{regionlist | regionmap= | regionmaptext= | regionmapsize= | region7name=[[Guam]] ([[USA]]) | region7color=#dab86a | region7items= | region7description=The large and growing US military presence coupled with an expanding tourism industry makes Guam one of the most economically stable areas of Micronesia. | region8name=[[Midway Islands]] ([[USA]]) | region8color=#90b5c9 | region8items= | region8description=Famous from WWII and home of 5 million seabirds. | region9name=[[Wake Island]] ([[USA]]) | region9color=#f3f7a1 | region9items= | region9description=Atoll of three islands, hard to visit unless you belong to the U.S. military. }} ==Cities== [[File:Palau Capitol Complex.JPG|thumbnail|The Capitol complex in the Palauan capital of [[Melekeok]], the world's least populous national capital]] * [[Hagåtña]] * [[Koror]] * [[Majuro]] * [[Melekeok]] ==Other destinations== ==Understand== Micronesia is a vast area that mainly consists of water. Transport can be a major issue because of the lack of an organized highway or byway, found in larger and more vast countries. Due to the lack of space on the islands, most activities are nautical, scuba diving etc. ==Talk== English is the official language of all countries and territories here. ==Get in== [[Palau]] and [[Guam]] have the best connections from outside Micronesia. The US territories, insomuch that civilians are allowed to enter, are connected to the US. As the airports often aren't large enough to accommodate large airplanes, expect flights to be of the island-to-island type which often means several landings and takeoffs before you're at your destination. ==Get around== ==See== [[File:1907 aquaimages.jpg|thumb|One of the Rock Islands. They are known for their arch formations]] There are only two [[world heritage sites]] in Micronesia: * The '''Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Site''', [[Ralik]], [[Marshall Islands]] * The '''Rock Islands''' outside [[Koror]], [[Palau]] ===Itineraries=== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== By using general common sense, most tourists and travelers will not have any difficulty around the islands. ==Cope== Micronesia does not host many foreign embassies. ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Oceania}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo|6.5|158.3|zoom=5}} [[Commons:Category:Micronesia]] [[WikiPedia:Micronesia]] lppi6wdx6v8rubs8dry8h8wgb2f77sf 0 22456 2953887 2948885 2016-03-08T20:22:54Z Eco84 35690 /* Buy */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Minneapolis Foshay Tower reflection banner.jpg|pgname=Downtown Minneapolis|caption=The reflection of the Foshay Tower on the AT&T Tower}} [[Image:051907-004-NicolletMall.jpg|300px|thumb|Nicollet Mall]] '''Downtown''' is the central business district of [[Minneapolis]]. It is sprinkled with architecturally interesting skyscrapers, most of which are interconnected, mainly on the second level above the street level, by a growing web of skyways, now approaching eight miles in total length. Nicollet Mall is the main semi-pedestrianized shopping street in downtown Minneapolis. Downtown proper is anchored by the Downtown East, Elliot Park, Loring Park, and North Loop neighborhoods. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|44.97901|-93.270|zoom=14|height=450|width=500}} ===By METRO Light Rail=== The '''Blue Line''' and '''Green Line''' both run on 5th Street through Downtown Minneapolis. The Blue Line links to [[Minneapolis/South|South Minneapolis]], the airport, and the Mall of America in [[Bloomington (Minnesota)|Bloomington]], while the Green Line links to the [[Minneapolis/Southeast|University of Minnesota]] and [[Saint Paul]]. The METRO is probably the easiest way to get into Downtown if you are coming from any of those areas. ===By commuter rail=== The '''[https://www.metrotransit.org/northstar Northstar Line]''' runs from the northwest suburbs and terminates in Downtown Minneapolis at '''Target Field Station''', which is also a transfer point to the light rail. However, service hours are limited and geared more towards weekday commuters than average visitors. Trains mostly run inbound during weekday mornings and outbound during weekday afternoons. There is also some limited service on weekends and special service timed around Twins and Vikings games. ===By bus=== Numerous buses serve Downtown Minneapolis, far too many to name individually. Local buses from [[Minneapolis/Southwest|Southwest]] or [[Minneapolis/Northeast|Northeast Minneapolis]] generally run along Hennepin Avenue or Nicollet Mall (a pedestrian/transit mall). Buses from the [[Minneapolis/Southeast|University of Minnesota]] and [[Saint Paul]] mostly run along 4th Street. Buses from [[Minneapolis/North|North]] and [[Minneapolis/South|South Minneapolis]] are less predictable, and may run along 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th Streets depending on the route and the direction it is traveling in. ===By car=== *'''Interstate 35W''' from the south suburbs or the northeast suburbs. *'''Interstate 94''' from Saint Paul and the east suburbs or the northwest suburbs. *'''Interstate 394''' from the west suburbs. I-394 directly connects to some parking garages along the western edge of downtown. *'''Hiawatha Avenue (Minnesota State Highway 55)''' from the airport and the southeast suburbs. ==Get around== [[File:Skyway2large.jpg|340px|thumb|Interior of the Minneapolis Skyway]] Although most of the city's grid is along a strict north-south/east-west layout, the area near downtown on both sides of the river lies at an angle to the rest of the city's grid to better align with the river. Here streets run parallel to the river, and avenues run perpendicular (except for Washington Avenue, which parallels the river). Downtown contains mostly numbered streets and avenues, although a few important ones are named. Most of Downtown is within South Minneapolis, although the Warehouse District extends into North Minneapolis. Keep in mind that this is the only part of town, other than the West Bank, where you will encounter streets as well avenues designated "South". The intersection of S 2nd Ave and S 5th St is many blocks from the intersection of S 2nd St and S 5th Ave! Much of downtown uses a series of '''[http://downtownmpls.com/images/directions/DowntownMpls-map.pdf Skyways]''' to connect downtown shops and businesses. Navigating the skyway system can be confusing since one often has to take a curcuitous route to reach their destination. However, it's often a welcome alternative to walking outside in Minneapolis' harsh winter cold. For example, one could walk from the Convention Center in Minneapolis to Washington Avenue (a block before the Mississippi) without going outside, and without stopping at a pedestrian traffic light. Interstate 394 feeds into heated parking garages, so that a Wayzatan suburbanite could enter her vehicle, drive the length of 394 to the heated lot, go to work, shop at Target or Neiman-Marcus, see a movie, have dinner, and return home - all without having to wear a coat or change clothes, even in 20-below weather. If you get tired of walking, Metro Transit buses are only $0.50 per ride within the [http://www.metrotransit.org/downtown-zone Downtown Zone]; keep in mind that no transfers are issued when paying the downtown fare. You can also ride a light-rail train between Target Field and Downtown East stations for this same fare. In addition, certain buses on the Nicollet Mall are marked "Free Ride"; specifically, they are the northbound Route 18 and southbound Route 10 buses. You can board these buses without paying a fare. ==See== [[Image:Minneapolis-Mill Ruins Park-20070312-2.jpg|thumb|300px|Mill Ruins Park]] ===Parks and gardens=== * {{see | name=Gold Medal Park | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/miss/planyourvisit/goldmedal.htm | email= | address=S 2nd St and 11th Ave S | lat=44.977823 | long=-93.253268 | directions= | phone=+1 612 904-5607 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-10PM daily | price= | lastedit=2015-12-08 | content=Gold Medal Park is a 7.5 acre park next to the Guthrie Theater. A 32 ft-high mound, reached by a spiral walkway, offers great views of the riverfront. }} * {{see | name=Mill Ruins Park | alt= | url=https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks__destinations/parks__lakes/mill_ruins_park | email= | address=102 Portland Ave | lat=44.980191 | long=-93.257531 | directions=at W River Pkwy | phone=+1 612 313-7793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-10PM daily | price=Free | lastedit=2015-12-08 | content=Archaeological site at the location of former flour mills and other industrial buildings. A canal that ran through the area has been restored. }} * {{see | name=Minneapolis Sculpture Garden | url=http://garden.walkerart.org | email= | address=726 Vineland Pl | lat=44.969493 | long=-93.288507 | directions=at Hennepin/Lyndale | phone=+1 612 230-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-midnight daily | price=Free | content=The Sculpture Garden is an outdoor exhibition of sculptures from many different artists, including the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry. It takes up 11 acres and is one of the largest urban sculpture gardens in the country. }} ** {{see | name=Cowles Conservatory | url= | email= | address=at the Sculpture Garden | lat=44.969538 | long=-93.289795 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10AM-5PM | price=Free | content= }} * {{see | name=Stone Arch Bridge | url=http://stonearchbridge.com/ | email= | address=Portland Ave and W River Pkwy | lat=44.980525 | long=-93.25482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A former railroad bridge of the Great Northern Railway spanning the [[Mississippi River]]; it was abandoned in 1978 and sat idle until it was repaired and adapted for pedestrian and bicycle use in the early 1990s. The Stone Arch is famous for its graceful arches and breathtaking views overlooking the Saint Anthony Falls. }} ===Museums=== [[Image:Walker Art Center 2011.JPG|thumb|300px|Walker Art Center]] * {{see | name=Foshay Museum | url=http://foshaymuseum.com | email= | address=821 Marquette Ave | lat=44.974459 | long=-93.271563 | directions=30th floor | phone=+1 612 215-3783 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa noon-9PM, Su noon-6PM | price=$8 adults, $5 seniors/students, free children ages 12 & under | content=Museum of the '''Foshay Tower''', the former tallest building in Minneapolis from 1929-1971. The art deco tower was modeled after the Washington Monument. Outdoor observation deck on the 31st floor offers spectacular views of Minneapolis landmarks. }} * {{see | name=Mill City Museum | alt= | url=http://www.millcitymuseum.org | email=mcm@mnhs.org | address=704 S 2nd St | lat=44.978828 | long=-93.25734 | directions=at Park | phone=+1 612 341-7555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM | price=$12 adults, $10 seniors (65+) and college students, $6 children ages 6-17 | lastedit=2015-12-08 | content=This interactive museum, an arm of the Minnesota Historical Society, recounts Minneapolis' history as the flour milling capital of the world. The eight-story "Flour Tower" ride describes life in the mills, and leads to an observation deck atop the Washburn A Mill, formerly the world's largest flour mill. }} * {{see | name=Walker Art Center | alt= | url=http://www.walkerart.org | email= | address=1750 Hennepin Ave | lat=44.968194 | long=-93.28855 | directions=at Vineland, where Hennepin and Lyndale meet; Bus: 4, 6 | phone=+1 612 375-7600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-W,F-Su 11AM-5PM, Th 11AM-9PM | price=$14 adults, $12 seniors (62+), $9 students, free for children 18 and under. Free admission for all on Thursdays after 5PM and all day on the first Saturday of each month | lastedit=2015-12-08 | content=One of the "big five" modern art museums in the United States, which underwent expansion in 2005. }} ===Other=== * {{see | name=Basilica of St. Mary | alt= | url=http://www.mary.org | email= | address=88 N 17th St | lat=44.973102 | long=-93.286361 | directions=Hennepin Ave between 16th and 17th Sts; Bus: 4, 6 | phone= +1 612 333-1381 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 6:30AM-5PM, Sa 8AM-6:30PM, Su 6:30AM-7:30PM (''Guided tours Su after 9:30AM and 11:30AM masses, excluding holidays and Holy Week. Self-guided tours also permitted'') | price=Free | content=Opened in 1914 as a pro-cathedral, Pope Pius XI lifted its rank to that of minor basilica in 1926, making it the first basilica in the United States. It serves as co-cathedral for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis along with the [[Saint Paul#See|Cathedral of St. Paul]]. }} ==Do== [[File:Target Field at night upper deck 2010.jpg|340px|thumb|Target Field at night]] ===Theater and performing arts=== * {{do | name=Orpheum Theatre | url=http://www.hennepintheatretrust.org/our-theatres/orpheum-theatre | email= | address=910 Hennepin Ave | lat=44.976314 | long=-93.277502 | directions=at 9th St | phone=+1 612 373-5600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Opened in 1921 as the Hennepin Theatre, a Beaux-Arts style building that was said to be the largest vaudeville house in the country at the time. It later became a movie house around the 1930s and 40s, and also started hosting live theater in the late 1950s. The theater was renovated in the early 1990s to host larger Broadway productions (a couple musicals debuted here before moving on to Broadway), and it also hosts the occasional concert. }} * {{do | name=Guthrie Theater | url=http://www.guthrietheater.org | email= | address=818 S 2nd St | lat=44.978226 | long=-93.2555 | directions=at Chicago | phone=+1 612 377-2224 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= This internationally renowned theater opened in 1963 and is known for its productions of both classical literature and new work from contemporary playwrights. In 2006, the theater moved into a new building along the Mississippi River near the old milling district. Designed by award-winning architect Jean Nouvel, this building houses three stages, and also acts as a public space, with restaurants, a cafe, and a 178 foot cantilevered bridge (the "Endless Bridge") looking out over the river. }} * {{do | name=State Theatre | url=http://www.hennepintheatretrust.org/our-theatres/state-theatre | email= | address=805 Hennepin Ave | lat=44.976779 | long=-93.276131 | directions=at 8th St | phone=+1 612 373-5600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The State opened in 1921 and was designed in an Italian Renaissance style. It mostly operated as a movie house, although the theater occasionally hosted vaudeville acts and live music. The theater closed in 1978, but was later renovated and reopened in 1991, and now hosts live theater and concerts. }} * {{do | name=Pantages Theatre | url=http://www.hennepintheatretrust.org/our-theatres/pantages-theatre | email= | address=710 Hennepin Ave | lat=44.977876 | long=-93.275284 | directions=at 7th St | phone=+1 612 373-5600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Opened in 1916 as a vaudeville house run by theater magnate Alexander Pantages, later converted to a movie house. Originally built as a Beaux-Arts twelve story complex, it was later significantly reduced to two stories. It operated as the Mann Theater from 1961 until closing down in 1984. A five-year restoration led to its reopening in 2002 under the original name, now hosting theatrical and occasional live music performances. }} * {{do | name=Minnesota Orchestra | alt=at Orchestra Hall | url=http://www.mnorch.org | email=tickets@mnorch.org | address=1111 Nicollet Mall | lat=44.972286 | long=-93.274972 | directions=at 11th St | phone=+1 612 371-5656 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Minneapolis' symphony orchestra dating back to 1903. Puts on the annual '''Sommerfest''' every summer. }} * {{do | name=Loring Theater | alt=formerly the Music Box Theatre | url=http://www.loringtheater.com | email= | address=1407 Nicollet Ave | lat=44.968664 | long=-93.277593 | directions=at 14th St | phone=+1 612 424-1407 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Brave New Workshop | alt= | url=http://bravenewworkshop.com | email= | address=824 Hennepin Ave | lat=44.976844 | long=-93.276737 | directions=at 9th St | phone=+1 612 332-6620 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An improv and sketch comedy theater that has been around in various locations in Minneapolis since 1958; the theater had a long history in Uptown but moved to its present location in 2010. }} ===Professional sports=== * {{do | name=Target Field | alt= | url=http://www.targetfield.com | email= | address=3rd Ave N between 5th and 7th Sts | lat=44.981853 | long=-93.277532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Opened in 2010, this outdoor stadium is home to [[Baseball in the United States|Major League Baseball]]'s '''[http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com Minnesota Twins]''', who moved in after a 28-year long stint at the since-demolished indoor Metrodome. }} * {{do | name=Target Center | url=http://www.targetcenter.com | email= | address=600 1st Ave N | lat=44.979318 | long=-93.275784 | directions=between 6th and 7th Sts | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Home of the NBA '''[http://www.nba.com/timberwolves Minnesota Timberwolves]''' and the WNBA '''[http://www.wnba.com/lynx Minnesota Lynx]''' basketball teams. }} ===Tours=== * {{do | name=Magical History Tour | url=http://www.magicalhistorytour.com | email= | address=125 Main Street SE | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 952 888-9200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=April 1st-November 15th M-F 9:30AM-2:30PM | price= | content=Ride a Segway as you enjoy the history of the Minneapolis Riverfront area from 10,000 BC to present. Tour goes for 5-7 miles on a beautiful historic route. The tour lasts around three hours and includes a stop for refreshments at the Mill City Museum. }} * {{do | name=The Hitching Company | url=http://www.thehitchingcompany.com | email= | address=1300 Nicollet Mall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 612 338-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tour downtown Minneapolis in a horse-drawn carriage with the Hitching Company. Carriages accommodate up to four people. }} ==Buy== The '''Skyways''' boast an excellent variety of retailers, and one can find almost anything, though the distances between stores can be very inconvenient. That said, it's like a mall for the agoraphobic or claustrophobic. The best times to find what you want are between 10AM and 2PM, as many excellent food shops are opened just to handle lunch hour. ===Nicollet Mall=== [[Image:051207-MPLS-002originalDaytons.jpg|340px|thumb|Macy's (the former Dayton's flagship) on Nicollet Mall]] '''Nicollet Mall''' is not an enclosed shopping mall but rather the downtown portion of Nicollet Avenue, one of the major streets in Minneapolis, running more or less north-south. The Mall is a two-lane busway with wide sidewalks that stretches from Washington Avenue to Grant Street, about one mile, and private automobiles are prohibited from it, except for the southernmost block between Rainville Place and Grant Street. Retail is heaviest on the wavy portion of Nicollet Mall, between 5th and 10th Streets. Many national chains such as '''Macy's,''' '''Banana Republic,''' and '''The Gap''' all call Nicollet Mall home. The Skyways cross Nicollet Mall in only three places and integrate the indoor malls with Nicollet. Buses running frequently through the Nicollet Mall, the Light Rail running along 5th Street, and numerous parking decks connected to the Skyways combine to provide good access to downtown. * {{buy | name=Macy's | alt= | url=http://www.macys.com | email= | address=700 Nicollet Mall | lat=44.976597 | long=-93.273092 | directions=between 7th and 8th Sts | phone=+1 612 375-2200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-8PM, Su noon-6PM | price= | image=051207-MPLS-002originalDaytons.jpg | content=This particular Macy's was once the flagship store of '''Dayton's''', a highly-renowned Minneapolis institution that was the dominant department store chain of Minnesota, and also had some presence in surrounding states. That all ended when it was rebranded as Marshall Field's in 2001 (a move that aggravates some Minnesotans to this day); five years later the Marshall Field's brand would also become a thing of the past when the chain was bought by Macy's. }} * {{buy | name=Hubert White | alt= | url=http://www.hubertwhite.com | email= | address=747 Nicollet Mall | lat=44.976016 | long=-93.272717 | directions=IDS Center | phone=+1 612 339-9200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W,F 9AM-6PM, Th 9AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6AM | price= | content=Men's clothing store with in-house tailor. They have been in Downtown Minneapolis (in a couple different locations) since 1936 and started out in Saint Paul back in 1916. }} * {{buy | name=Rush's Bridal | url=http://rushs.com | email= | address=927 Nicollet Mall | lat=44.974208 | long=-93.274312 | directions=at 10th St | phone=+1 612 343-9333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu,Th 10AM-8PM, W,F-Sa 10AM-5PM | price= | content=Bridal accessories, shoes, and dresses. }} *{{buy | name=Gaviidae Common | alt= | url=http://www.gaviidaecommon.com | email= | address=651 Nicollet Mall | lat=44.977705 | long=-93.271035 | directions=between 5th and 7th Sts | phone=+1 612 372-1230 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A shopping center divided between two adjacent buildings on Nicollet Mall. Gaviidae I and II house exclusive department stores, specialty retailers, and delicious restaurants. Below is a small selection of stores located in Gaviidae Common. }} :*{{buy | name=Indulge And Bloom | url=http://www.indulgeandbloom.com/ | email= | address=Gaviidae Common I | lat= | long= | directions=Skyway Level | phone=+1 612 333-1091 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su noon-5PM | price= | content=A floral and small gift store. }} :* * {{buy | name=City Center | alt= | url= | email= | address=40 S 7th St | lat=44.977611 | long=-93.272371 | directions=Nicollet Mall between 6th and 7th Sts | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-12-08 | content=A brutalist monstrosity of a shopping center from the early 1980s. It went through rough times at the end of the 1990s and through the 2000s; only now are retailers slowly trickling back in. }} ===Other areas=== *{{buy | name=James and Mary Laurie Booksellers | url=http://www.lauriebooks.com | email= | address=250 3rd Ave N | lat=44.98394 | long=-93.273569 | directions=at Washington | phone=+1 612 338-1114 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11AM-6PM | price= | content=Bookseller offering antiquarian printed maps and used classical and jazz albums. }} * {{buy | name=Minneapolis Farmers Market | alt= | url=http://www.mplsfarmersmarket.com | email= | address=312 E Lyndale Ave N | lat=44.9813 | long=-93.286158 | directions=between Glenwood and Olson on the east side of I-94; Bus: 9, 19 | phone=+1 612 333-1737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-Apr to mid-Nov: 6AM-1PM daily; closed rest of year | price= | content=The flagship farmers market in Minneapolis, operated by the Central Minnesota Vegetables Growers Association. Most of the produce is locally grown, although there are some resellers with non-local produce in the mix as well; each vendor should have signage indicating whether their goods are local. The CMVGA also operates a market along Nicollet Mall on Thursdays during the market season. }} * {{buy | name=Farmers Market Annex | alt= | url=http://www.farmersmarketannex.com | email= | address=200 E Lyndale Ave N | lat=44.980331 | long=-93.286458 | directions=between Glenwood and Olson on the east side of I-94; Bus: 9, 19 | phone=+1 612 573-0148 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May-Oct: Sa-Su 6:30AM-1:30PM; closed rest of year | price= | content=Directly adjacent to the main farmers market (many people mistakenly think it's part of the main market), the Annex has many textile and pre-made food vendors mixed in with its produce vendors. }} * {{buy | name=Big Brain Comics | url=http://bigbraincomics.com | email= | address=1027 Washington Ave S | lat=44.975364 | long=-93.253533 | directions=at 11th Ave; Bus: 7, 22 | phone=+1 612 228-4390 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa noon-8PM, Su noon-5PM | price= | content=A great comic/underground book store, very neatly and intelligently laid out. The only mark against it is the slight air of pretension that casual buyers may encounter. }} *{{buy | name=Pacifier | url=http://www.pacifier.me | email= | address=219 N 2nd St, Suite 102 | lat=44.984818 | long=-93.271101 | directions=between 2nd and 3rd Aves N | phone=+1 612 623-8123 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 10AM-6PM, Tu-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 11AM-5PM | price= | lastedit=2016-03-08 | content=Pacifier offers a wide selection of hip and trendy baby gifts, nursery decor, clothing, wooden toys and baby gear. They also have a smaller location with limited hours at City Center. }} ==Eat== [[File:Murray's.jpg|thumb|Murray's]] ===Budget=== *{{eat | name=8th Street Grill | url=http://8thstreetgrill.com/ | email= | address=800 Marquette Ave | lat=44.975307 | long=-93.271984 | directions=at 8th St | phone=+1 612 349-5717 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:30AM-2AM, Sa 11AM-2AM, Su 11AM-midnight | price=$9-20 | content=Established in 1992 and known for its burgers and 32 on tap beers. 8th Street Grill serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night. }} * {{eat | name=Black Sheep Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.blacksheeppizza.com | email= | address=600 Washington Ave N | lat=44.987155 | long=-93.275863 | directions=at 6th Ave N; bus: 14 | phone=+1 612 342-2625 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM | price=$7-20 | content=The only pizzeria in Minnesota using coal-burning ovens. }} * {{eat | name=Bombay Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.bombaybistromn.com | email=bombaybistromn@gmail.com | address=820 Marquette Ave | lat=44.974814 | long=-93.272405 | directions=between 8th and 9th Sts | phone=+1 612 312-2800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-2PM and 5PM-10PM, Sa-Su noon-3PM and 5PM-10PM | price=Lunch buffet $12, dishes $11-16 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Davanni's | alt= | url=http://www.davannis.com | email= | address=1242 Hennepin Ave | lat=44.974882 | long=-93.28075 | directions=at 12th St | phone=+1 612 338-0000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10AM-11PM, F-Sa 10AM-12:30AM, Su 11AM-11PM | price=$9-20 | content=Chicago-style pizza, beer on tap, good hoagies. }} * {{eat | name=Salsa a la Salsa | alt= | url=http://www.salsaalasalsa.com | email= | address=1420 Nicollet Ave | lat=44.968144 | long=-93.278027 | directions=between 14th and 15th Sts; Bus: 17, 18 | phone=+1 612 813-1970 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-9PM | price=$9-15 | content=Authentic Mexican food. }} * {{eat | name=Cello Pizza| alt= | url=http://cellopizza.com/| email= | address=645 Hennepin Ave|lat=44.975309 | long=-93.271985 | | directions= | phone=+1 612-357-1122| tollfree= | fax= | hours=| price=$5-15 | content=Thin crust delicious pizza take away restaurant. Dine in is also available for only 8-10 people. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=112 Eatery | url=http://www.112eatery.com | email= | address=112 N 3rd St | lat=44.982583 | long=-93.27181 | directions=between 1st and 2nd Aves N | phone=+1 612 343-7696 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 5PM-midnight, F-Sa 5PM-1AM, Su 5PM-10PM | price=$16-23 | content=Casual upscale dining with fresh seafood, lamb, bone-in pork tenderloin, baked chicken, country-style ribs, and many other great offerings. }} *{{eat | name=Atlas Grill | url=http://www.atlasgrill.com | email= | address=200 S 6th St | lat=44.976965 | long=-93.268103 | directions=at 2nd Ave S, inside U.S. Bank Plaza | phone=+1 612 332-4200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:30AM-7PM | price=$12-20 | content=Delicious global cuisine, a wonderful wine list and beautiful surroundings are perfect for an evening out or a celebration with friends and family. }} * {{eat | name=Barrio | alt= | url=http://www.barriotequila.com/Barrio_mpls.html | email= | address=925 Nicollet Mall | lat=44.974163 | long=-93.274347 | directions=between 9th and 10th Sts | phone=+1 612 333-9953 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-2AM, Sa noon-2AM, Su noon-1AM | price=$8-20 | content=Barrio has extra-cheap happy hour specials on its already-cheap small plates. You can get tacos for less than three bucks. And even during regular hours, Barrio'’s selection of small plates won’t cost much more than 8 bucks. }} *{{eat | name=Basil's | url=http://www.basilsminneapolis.com/ | email= | address=710 Marquette Ave | lat=44.975912 | long=-93.272062 | directions=between 7th and 8th Sts, inside the Marquette Hotel overlooking the Crystal Court of the IDS Center | phone=+1 612 376-7404 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Su 6:30AM-2PM | price=$15-30 | content=Offers a casual dining experience with a contemporary flare. Experience both an imaginative and intensely flavored breakfast and lunch menu that features American cuisine from traditional to unique. }} * {{eat | name=Cafe Lurcat | url=http://www.cafelurcat.com | email= | address=1624 Harmon Pl | lat=44.971276 | long=-93.28629 | directions=between Maple and Lyndale/Hennepin; Bus: 4, 6 | phone=+1 612 486-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 5:30PM-10PM, F-Sa 5:30PM-11PM, Su 5:30PM-9PM | price=$18-40 | hoursextra=bar opens at 4:30PM daily | content=Highly recommended. Chic establishment with French/fusion offerings. }} * {{eat | name=Gluek's Restaurant and Bar | url=http://www.glueks.com | email=party@glueks.com | address=16 N 6th St | lat=44.979373 | long=-93.274149 | directions=between Hennepin and 1st Ave N | phone=+1 612 338-6621 | tollfree= | fax=+1 612 343-9790 | hours=M-F 11AM-2AM, Sa noon-2AM | price=$10-20 | content=Gluek's is a 4th generation brewery and restaurant. The food and the beer are good, but it is the history of this restaurant that sets it apart. Gluek's has been brewing beer since 1857 and there has been a bar on this site since 1902, except during Prohibition. The building burned in 1989, but was repaired and reopened in 1990. }} *{{eat | name=Hell's Kitchen | url=http://www.hellskitcheninc.com/ | email= | address=80 S 9th St | lat=44.974709 | long=-93.272945 | directions=between Nicollet and Marquette | phone=+1 612 332-4700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W 6:30AM-10PM, Th 6:30AM-11PM, F 6:30AM-2AM, Sa 7:30AM-2AM, Su 7:30AM-10PM | price=$20-30 | content=A chef-owned restaurant known for its damn good food. Awesome atmosphere and full bar. }} * {{eat | name=Ichiban | alt= | url=http://www.ichiban.ca | email= | address=1333 Nicollet Mall | lat=44.970043 | long=-93.277553 | directions=at Grant St | phone=+1 612 339-0540 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 4:30PM-9:30PM, F-Sa 4:30PM-10PM | price=Dinner entrees $20-40 | content=Japanese steakhouse. }} * {{eat | name=Market Bar-B-Que | url=http://www.marketbbq.com | email= | address=1414 Nicollet Ave | lat=44.968251 | long=-93.278127 | directions=between 14th and 15th Sts | phone=+1 612 872-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11:30AM-2:30AM, Su noon-1AM | price=$12-25 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Masa | url=http://www.masa-restaurant.com/ | email= | address=1070 Nicollet Mall | lat=44.973309 | long=-93.275519 | directions=at 11th St | phone=+1 612 338-6272 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-2:30PM,5PM-10PM, Sa-Su 5PM-10PM | price=$12-20 | content=You won't find hot sauce in this mod Mexican dining expanse, where each table comes stocked with sea salt, limes and a trio of tasty homemade salsas. }} * {{eat | name=Nami | url=http://www.namimpls.com | email= | address=251 1st Ave N | lat=44.982103 | long=-93.27108 | directions=at 3rd St | phone=+1 612 333-1999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: M-F 11:30AM-2PM; dinner: M-W 4:30PM-9:30PM, Th 4:30PM-10PM, F 4:30PM-11PM, Sa 5PM-11:30PM | price= | content=Japanese cuisine. Lunch specials, decor, and very modern, relaxing atmosphere. $10 per person plus tip at lunchtime, and $20 per person in the evening. }} * {{eat | name=Origami | alt= | url=http://www.origamirestaurant.com | email= | address=30 N 1st St | lat=44.984605 | long=-93.267599 | directions=between Hennepin and 1st Ave N; Bus: 4, 6, 7, 11, 61 | phone=+1 612 333-8430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: M-F 11:30AM-2PM; dinner: M-Th 5PM-9:30PM, F-Sa 5PM-10:30PM, Su 5PM-9PM | price=$10 per person plus tip at lunchtime, and $20 per person in the evening | lastedit=2015-12-07 | content=Best known for their sushi. Generally a posh, overly-sedate crowd and indifferent service. Closing December 23, 2015. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Lucé | url=http://www.pizzaluce.com | email= | address=119 N 4th St | lat=44.981682 | long=-93.273451 | directions=between 1st and 2nd Aves N | phone=+1 612 333-7359 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-2:30AM, F 11AM-3:30AM, Sa 10AM-3:30AM, Su 10AM-2:30AM | price= | content=Full bar, punk rock staff. You can get pizza by the slice or sit down and order a whole pie. This particular Pizza Luce location also offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM-2PM and a gluten-free menu. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Manny's Steakhouse | url=http://www.mannyssteakhouse.com/ | email= | address=825 Marquette Ave | lat=44.974521 | long=-93.27218 | directions=at 9th St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 6:30AM-10PM F-Sa 6:30AM-11PM | price=$50+ | content=Voted favorite steakhouse by ''Mpls.St.Paul'' magazine. }} * {{eat | name=Murray's Restaurant and Cocktail | url=http://www.murraysrestaurant.com | email= | address=24 S 6th St | lat=44.978551 | long=-93.27247 | directions=between Hennepin and Nicollet | phone=+1 612 339-0909 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-2:30PM and 5PM-10PM, Sa-Su 5PM-10PM | price=$50+ | content=Murray's opened in 1946 and could be considered to be the best white tablecloth restaurant in Minneapolis, with prices to match. If on a budget, consider eating during lunch when you can enjoy the atmosphere without worrying about breaking the bank. Or go all out and get the 4 pound golden butter knife steak at $100+ and share it with the entire family. }} ==Drink== '''Hennepin Avenue''' is probably the single best-known street for drinking and clubbing in Minneapolis. The street is lined with late-night bars, dance clubs, and music venues. Similairly '''1st Avenue''' which is the next street directly west of Hennepin Avenue, is also lined with late night destinations. There is also a good cluster of bars and nightclubs in the '''Warehouse District''', which is just north-west of Hennepin Avenue and very much within walking distance. [[Image:FirstAvenue.jpg|340px|thumb|First Avenue]] * {{drink | name=First Avenue | url=http://www.first-avenue.com | email= | address=701 1st Ave N | lat=44.97842 | long=-93.275962 | directions=at 7th St | phone=+1 612 332-1775 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Probably the oldest and most legendary club in town. Dance nights of various flavors (house, salsa, etc.) are hosted as are local and national bands and the occasional weird event such as pro-wrestling and the roller derby league. Housed in the former Minneapolis Greyhound station, the club is located at the corner of 1st Avenue and 7th Street (hence the name), and can be easily identified by its black exterior decorated with silver stars of all the noteworthy artists who've played there. First Avenue gained national notoriety in the mid-1980s as the club where Prince played out his rivalry with Morris Day and The Time in ''Purple Rain''. The club is divided into two main parts. The '''Mainroom''' is where the dance nights are held and national touring acts perform. The Mainroom is regarded as one of the premier sites for live music in the country. Often compared to Chicago's Metro, or San Francisco's Filmore. it offers nightly drink specials and a limited kitchen. The '''7th Street Entry''' is a smaller room off to the side where one is more likely to see local bands or lesser known national touring acts. Don't be put off by the small size. Hundreds of touring bands have graduated from the Entry to become major touring acts. Son Volt, Wilco, The Replacements and Jane's Addiction are among the list of bands that played first in the Entry before moving on to the Mainroom, much bigger venues and even arenas. }} * {{drink | name=Fine Line Music Cafe | url=http://www.finelinemusic.com | email= | address=318 1st Ave N | lat=44.981762 | long=-93.272231 | directions=between 3rd and 4th Sts | phone=+1 612 338-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A smaller-sized music club located on 1st Avenue, the Fine Line features national and local acts. The main level provides a close proximity to the acts, while the mezzanine offers meals and seating for a more expensive price. }} * {{drink | name=Dakota Jazz Club | url=http://www.dakotacooks.com | email= | address=1010 Nicollet Mall | lat=44.973776 | long=-93.275106 | directions= | phone=+1 612 332-1010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Upscale jazz club. }} * {{drink | name=Bunkers | url=http://www.bunkersmusic.com | email= | address=761 Washington Ave N | lat=44.98860 | long=-93.27867 | directions=at 8th Ave N | phone=+1 612 338-8188 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=O'Donovan's Irish Pub | url=http://www.odonovans.com | email= | address=700 1st Ave N | lat=44.978688 | long=-93.276384 | directions= | phone=+1 612 317-8896 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=4PM-2AM daily | price= | content=A rather small-looking pub with a big inside, this is a good place to go for a pint. They have a nice variety of drinks on tap, from cider to stout to both ("Poor Man's Black Velvet"), and some authentic Irish food in case that isn't thick enough. The help can range from decent to good, and the regulars may even be rather welcoming as well. Fair prices, good beers, and even better food. }} * {{drink | name=Lee's Liquor Lounge | url=http://www.leesliquorlounge.com | email= | address=101 Glenwood Ave N | lat=44.978639 | long=-93.28193 | directions=at N 12th St | phone=+1 612 338-9491 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=The Lounge | url=http://www.theloungempls.com/ | email= | address=411 2nd Ave N | lat=44.981634 | long=-93.273966 | directions=between 4th and 5th Sts | phone=+1 612 333-8800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Jeans are allowed inside the club, but the following attire is not: No white tennis shoes, baseball hats, athletic apparel, badly ripped jeans, baggy clothing, or white t-shirts. }} *{{drink | name=Prohibition | url=http://thelivingroom-prohibition.com | email= | address=821 Marquette Ave | lat=44.974499 | long=-93.271418 | directions=between 8th and 9th Sts, inside the Foshay Tower, 27th floor | phone=+1 612 597-2413 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Upscale bar located on the 27th floor of the Foshay Tower. }} *{{drink | name=Gay 90s | alt= | url=http://www.gay90s.com | email= | address=408 Hennepin Ave | lat=44.980416 | long=-93.271848 | directions=at 4th St | phone=+1 612 333-7755 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Happy hour bar M-Sa 8AM-2AM, Su 10AM-2AM (''other bars in the club don't open until later in the evening'') | price= | image=Gay 90s Minneapolis.jpg | content=Historically a gay nightclub, these days the straight patrons often outnumber the gay patrons (sometimes to the chagrin of the latter). Six different bars contained inside. Large dance floor with live DJ. Drag shows nightly. }} *{{drink | name=Aqua | alt= | url=http://www.aquampls.com | email= | address=400 1st Ave N | lat=44.98102 | long=-93.273277 | directions=between 4th and 5th Sts | phone=+1 612 232-3232 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th-Su 10PM-2AM | price= | content=18+ bar and dance club with a live DJ. Generally very loud and very crowded. }} * {{drink | name=19 Bar | alt= | url=http://19bar.itgo.com | email= | address=19 W 15th St | lat=44.967588 | long=-93.278792 | directions=between Nicollet and LaSalle; Bus: 11, 17, 18 | phone=+1 612 871-5553 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 3PM-2:30AM, Sa-Su 1PM-2:30AM | price= | content=This casual gay dive bar is also the oldest gay bar in town. Features pool, darts, an outdoor patio, and cheap beer. }} * {{drink | name=Clubhouse Jäger | alt= | url=http://clubjager.com | email= | address=923 Washington Ave N | lat=44.990059 | long=-93.280693 | directions=at 10th Ave N; Bus: 7, 14 | phone=+1 612 332-2686 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Tu 4PM-1AM, W-Sa 4PM-2AM | price= | content=Small bar on the far end of the North Loop with various DJ nights. Of particular note is ''Transmission'' on Wednesday nights, a popular dance night featuring 1980s post-punk, indie, and new wave. The bar is housed in a building built by the Gluek Brewing Company in 1906, and various bars have occupied the space continuously since then. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Best Western Normandy Inn and Suites | alt= | url=http://www.bestwesternnormandy.com | email= | address=405 S 8th St | lat=44.97337 | long=-93.267441 | directions=at 4th Ave S | phone=+1 612 370-1400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | content=On site restaurant. Indoor pool, spa, and sauna. }} *{{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express Minneapolis Downtown | url=http://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/minneapolis/mspdt/hoteldetail | email= | address=225 S 11th St | lat=44.97122 | long=-93.271767 | directions=at 3rd Ave S | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-859-5095 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | content=Within walking distance of Nicollet Mall and the convention center. }} ===Mid-Range=== *{{sleep | name=Aloft Minneapolis | url=http://www.alofthotels.com/minneapolis | email= | address=900 Washington Ave S | lat=44.976681 | long=-93.255355 | directions=between 9th and 10th Aves S; Bus: 7, 22 | phone=+1 612 455-8400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | content=Located in the Mill District, across the street from the Guthrie Theater, Mill City Museum, Gold Medal Park, and the Stone Arch Bridge. Includes an on site bar, XYZ. }} * {{sleep | name=Crowne Plaza Northstar | url=http://www.cpminneapolis.com | email= | address=618 2nd Ave S | lat=44.976225 | long=-93.269503 | directions=between 6th and 7th Sts | phone=+1 612 338-2288 | tollfree= | fax=+1 612 673-1157 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=The Depot Renaissance | url=http://www.thedepotminneapolis.com/hotels-renaissance.php | email= | address=225 3rd Ave S | lat=44.980496 | long=-93.263262 | directions=between 2nd St and Washington | phone =+1 612 375-1700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | content=Indoor water park and seasonal ice skating rink. Located in the historic Milwaukee Road train station. }} * {{sleep | name=DoubleTree Suites | url=http://www.minneapolisdoubletree.com | email= | address=1101 LaSalle Ave | lat=44.973389 | long=-93.276871 | directions=at 11th St | phone=+1 612 332-6800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Located a few blocks from the Minneapolis Convention Center, and just one block from Nicollet Mall. }} * {{sleep | name=The Hotel Minneapolis | url=http://www.thehotelminneapolis.com | email= | address=215 S 4th St | lat=44.97843 | long=-93.266877 | directions=at 2nd Ave S | phone=+1 612 340-2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | content=Recently renovated, this boutique style hotel built in a former bank (the old vault doubles as a wine cellar) offers classy and modern style all at once. Guest rooms are smaller but offer all the amenities of a luxury hotel. The lobby area is inviting with a beautiful lobby bar with free billiards as well as a full service restaurant known as the Max. }} * {{sleep | name=Hilton Minneapolis | url=http://minneapolis.hilton.com | email= | address=1001 Marquette Ave | lat=44.972762 | long=-93.273256 | directions=at 10th St | phone=+1 612 376-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hyatt Regency Minneapolis | url=http://minneapolis.hyatt.com | email= | address=1300 Nicollet Mall | lat=44.971074 | long=-93.277848 | directions=at 13th St | phone=+1 612 370-1234 | tollfree= | fax=+1 612 370-1463 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Rooms start at $189 per night, but discounts can be had. The Hyatt is also home to two high quality dining experiences: Oceanaire and Taxxi. }} *{{sleep | name=Grand Hotel Minneapolis | url=http://www.grandhotelminneapolis.com | email= | address=615 2nd Ave S | lat=44.976104 | long=-93.269045 | directions=between 6th and 7th Sts | phone=+1 612 288-8888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Recently renovated luxury hotel and spa with rooms starting at $170 per night. Connected to the climate-controlled Skyway, letting guests walk to the Target Center, Convention Center and other buildings in any weather. }} * {{sleep | name=Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis | url=http://www.radisson.com/minneapolismn_plaza | email= | address=35 S 7th St | lat=44.977197 | long=-93.273516 | directions=between Hennepin and Nicollet | phone=+1 612 339-4900 | tollfree=+1-800-967-9033 | fax=+1 612 337-9766 | hours= | price=$170+ | checkin= | checkout= | content=Built on the site of the original Hotel Radisson (which opened in 1909), Radisson Plaza Minneapolis has an important historical significance for Minneapolis, and continues to be a thriving hotel. Featuring the outstanding FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar (try the "purple rain" martini at the bar, and the... well, really just about anything from the kitchen), underground parking, skyway access, and affordable packages. }} * {{sleep | name=Westin Minneapolis | url=http://www.westinminneapolis.com | email= | address=88 S 6th St | lat=44.97754 | long=-93.270254 | directions=at Marquette | phone=+1 612 333-4006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Recently built into the historic Farmers & Mechanics Bank in downtown Minneapolis. The wine cellar is built into the former bank's vault. Appropriately, the bar/restaurant is called BANK. }} ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Hotel Ivy | url=http://www.thehotelivy.com | email= | address=201 S 11th St | lat=44.97163 | long=-93.272666 | directions=at 2nd Ave S | phone=+1 612 746-4600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | content=Located in the heart of downtown. Connected to seven miles of skyway, connecting guest to attractions such as the Convention Center, Nicollet Mall, Orchestra Hall and the Guthrie Theatre regardless of weather. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Meridien Chambers Hotel | url=http://www.lemeridienchambers.com | email=chambers@lemeridien.com | address=901 Hennepin Ave | lat=44.9761 | long=-93.277028 | directions=at 9th St | phone=+1 612 767-6900 | tollfree=+1-800-543-4300 | fax=+1 612 767-6901 | hours= | price=$169+ | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | content=Luxury hotel with modern art furnishings. Guests get free access to the Walker Art Center. The hotel also houses the Burnet Art Gallery. }} * {{sleep | name=Loews Minneapolis | alt= | url=http://www.loewshotels.com/minneapolis-hotel | email= | address=601 1st Ave N | lat=44.979041 | long=-93.275077 | directions=at 6th St | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-775-6397 | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price= | content=Directly across the street from the Target Center, the hotel is connected by Skyway to the entire shopping and business district. }} * {{sleep | name=W Minneapolis | alt=The Foshay | url=http://www.whotels.com/minneapolis | email= | address=821 Marquette Ave | lat=44.974603 | long=-93.271904 | directions=between 8th and 9th Sts | phone=+1 612 215-3700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | content=Located in the Historic Foshay Tower in the heart of downtown. Hotel includes an on site bar, and famous Manny's Steakhouse. Just a block from Nicollet Mall. }} ==Connect== [[File:Minneapolis Central library.jpg|340px|thumb|Minneapolis Central Library]] * {{listing | name=Minneapolis Central Library | alt= | url=http://www.hclib.org | email= | address=300 Nicollet Mall | lat=44.980574 | long=-93.269957 | directions=between 3rd and 4th Sts; entrances on both the Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Avenue sides | phone=+1 612 543-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M,W,F-Sa 10AM-6PM, Tu,Th 10AM-8PM, Su noon-5PM | price= | content=The current Minneapolis Central Library was designed by Cesar Pelli and opened in 2006, replacing a hideous 1950s structure that previously housed the library. Unfortunately, the planetarium housed in the former structure has yet to be replaced. Plenty of computers are available here, and there are plenty of tables on each floor equipped with electrical outlets to plug in your laptop computers if you want to use the free wi-fi. }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=METRO Blue Line icon.png | imagesize1=100 | directionl1=N | majorl1=END | minorl1= | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Bloomington (Minnesota)|Bloomington]] | minorr1=[[Minneapolis/South|South Minneapolis]] | image2=METRO Green Line icon.png | imagesize2=100 | directionl2=W | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Saint Paul]] | minorr2=[[Minneapolis/South|South Minneapolis]] }} {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Minneapolis}} {{geo|44.97901|-93.265}} [[wikipedia:Central, Minneapolis]] l7tjgw3umiwedud03qiqrwupru9vefk 0 22464 2967648 2964784 2016-04-05T03:46:08Z Eco84 35690 /* Drink */ Deleted listing for Nye's Polonaise Room - closed this past weekend wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Minneapolis Northrup King Building 4 banner.jpg|caption=The Northrup-King Building|pgname=Northeast Minneapolis}} [[Image:Grain Belt Beer.jpg|340px|thumb|Grain Belt beer sign, at the gateway to Northeast Minneapolis]] '''Northeast Minneapolis''' is a district in [[Minneapolis]]. ==Understand== Once a working-class, largely Eastern European neighborhood, the "Nordeast" has recently seen an influx of young professionals and artists. This demographic swing, combined with neighborhood revitalization efforts, have resulted in a resurgence of both commercial space and a thriving artistic community. Northeast Minneapolis, with its plethora of neighborhood bars and eating establishments, is becoming a nightlife hotspot for those wishing to avoid the cost and clientele of Downtown and Uptown drinking. While Northeast is larger than you might think, a kind of 'downtown' Northeast has formed in the Old St. Anthony area (which technically occupies about equal areas of both Northeast and [[Minneapolis/Southeast|Southeast]]) and continues to develop around the triangle of Hennepin Ave, University Ave, and Central Ave. This area houses a thriving commercial district with new and developing urban residential buildings. Along the river on the Northeast side is St. Anthony Main, signed in neon as such and visible from the Hennepin Ave bridge. St. Anthony Main houses several good restaurants, bars, a movie theater, and businesses. It can be quite lively on warm summer nights, and often deserted during winter. The city has designated the area bounded by Lowry Avenue, Central Avenue and Broadway as the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. It includes most of the major studio buildings which are open during Art-a-Whirl every May: The Northrup-King Building near Central Avenue and 14th Avenue NE, the California Building south of Lowry at 23rd and California, the Thorp Building just north of the railroad tracks 1t 1620 Central Avenue, and the Grain Belt complex on the [[Mississippi River]] at Marshall Street and Broadway. There is also a small, arts-heavy commercial district on 13th Avenue NE between 2nd Street NE and 4th Street NE, including several prominent galleries, the Ritz Theater (reopened in 2006 as the home of Ballet of the Dolls), and bars and restaurants including the Modern Cafe and Erté. From Old St Anthony, keep heading up Central Avenue. At first you will pass through a bleak industrial area, but afterwards you will find a thriving commercial strip along Central stretching from 18th Avenue onwards. A hub of Indian groceries and stores is around 19th Avenue, and another hub of Middle Eastern and Latin American restaurants and stores has emerged around Lowry Avenue and Central Avenue. Once you pass 27th Avenue, the activity drops off and the street turns mostly residential on the east side and with the Shoreham rail yards and Columbia Park (largely occupied by a golf course) on the west side. Commerce picks up again just north of the city limits of [[Columbia Heights (Minnesota)|Columbia Heights]] at 37th Avenue. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|45.005897|-93.25759|zoom=13|height=500|width=400}} From downtown Minneapolis, head north east across the Hennepin Ave bridge or the 3rd Ave bridge. The triangle formed by Hennepin Ave, Central Ave, and University Ave places you squarely in 'downtown' Northeast. Northeast can be accessed from the freeway system via I-35W. ==Get around== ===By car=== Similarly to North Minneapolis, numbered avenues run east-west. Due to the geometry of the river, these numbers are lower than the numbers of the North Minneapolis avenues opposite them. This only comes into play when you are crossing one of the bridges. Plymouth Ave is equivalent to N 13th Ave, but becomes NE 8th Ave. Lowry Ave is equivalent to N 32nd Ave, but becomes the equivalent of NE 25th Ave east of the river. N 42nd Ave crosses the Camden Bridge to become NE 37th Ave. Except for a few numbered streets near the river and a few "half-blocks", the north-south running roads are called streets and are named after U.S. presidents in chronological order heading east. The above rules break down in the area closest to downtown. The street grid turns from the strict compass-points grid to line up with the river, and a grid with both numbered streets (parallel to University Ave) and avenues (parallel to Hennepin Ave) holds sway. In the transition zone between the two grids, a brief mini-grid uses the names of the seasons. Finally, streets in the industrial area on the eastern side of the area are more randomly named ===By bus=== *'''[https://www.metrotransit.org/Route/4 Route 4]''' goes up Johnson Street (every 30 all week except 10-15 minutes weekday rush) *'''[https://www.metrotransit.org/Route/10 Route 10]''' provides frequent (every 10 minutes weekdays, 15 on Saturday, and 20 on Sunday. Service also operates only every 30 minutes after 7PM) north-south service along Central Avenue. *'''[https://www.metrotransit.org/Route/11 Route 11]''' goes through the heart of the Arts District on 2nd Street (service every 15 minutes 6AM-7PM weekdays and 9AM-6PM Saturdays, every 30 minutes at all other times). *'''[https://www.metrotransit.org/Route/17 Route 17]''' zig-zags along Monroe Street and Washington Street, ending up at Washington and 27th Ave (service every 30 minutes from 5AM-1AM everyday). *'''[https://www.metrotransit.org/Route/30 Route 30]''' runs east-west along Broadway Street, weekdays only. *'''[https://www.metrotransit.org/Route/32 Route 32]''' runs east-west along Lowry Avenue; frequencies are only every 30-60 on middays and every 30 during rush hour. 32 service operates from 7AM-7PM, weekdays and Saturdays only. ==See== [[File:Grain Belt Brewery.JPG|thumb|300px|The main brewhouse of the Grain Belt Brewery.]] * {{see | name=Boom Island Park | url= | email= | address=700 Sibley St NE | lat=44.992347 | long=-93.268501 | directions=south of 8th Ave NE; Bus: 11 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A beautiful riverside park with walking/biking paths, a picnic area and plenty of parking. In spite of the name, Boom Island is no longer actually an island; the stream separating it from the mainland was filled in during the early 20th century. A pedestrian bridge connects Boom Island to Nicollet Island (which is still a true island). }} * {{see | name=Grain Belt Brewery Complex | alt= | url= | email= | address=Marshall St NE and 13th Ave NE | lat=44.999934 | long=-93.270087 | directions=Bus: 11, 30 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A collection of buildings near 13th and Marshall. The brewhouse was built in 1891, some smaller buildings nearby were built in the early 1900s; the brewery ceased operation in 1976. }} * {{see | name=Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church | url=http://www.ourladyoflourdesmn.com/ | email=info@ourladyoflourdesmn.com | address=1 Lourdes Pl | lat=44.986736 | long=-93.257662 | directions=between Hennepin and Bank; Bus: 4, 6, 11, 61 | phone=+1 612 379-2259 | tollfree= | fax=+1 612 379-0165 | hours= | price= | content=Built in 1854, this is the oldest continuously operating church in Minneapolis. }} * {{see | name=Ard Godfrey House | alt= | url=http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=4&parkid=438 | email= | address=28 University Ave SE | lat=44.986747 | long=-93.255631 | directions=between Bank and Central; Bus: 4, 6, 10, 17, 25, 61 | phone=+1 612 813-5300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun-Aug: Sa-Su 1PM-4PM | price=Free | content=The Ard Godfrey House, built in 1849, is the oldest surviving frame house in the Twin Cities. Built by Ard Godfrey, who constructed the first dam and sawmills at St. Anthony Falls. The house was moved around several times but has been at its current location in '''Chute Square''' since 1907. Free tours on summer weekends. }} * {{see | name=Firefighters Hall and Museum | url=http://firehallmuseum.org | email= | address=664 22nd Ave NE | lat=45.009847 | long=-93.254537 | directions=at Madison; Bus: 17 | phone=+1 612 623-3817 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa 9AM-4PM | price=$6 adults, $5 seniors 65+, $3 children 3-12 | content=A plethora of fire trucks, equipment, photos, and other items from Minnesota fire departments dating from the 1860s to the present. Fire truck rides available during the summer months. }} ==Do== [[File:Pracna Restaurant and other buildings on Saint Anthony Main.jpg|thumb|300px|Saint Anthony Main]] * {{do | name=Art-A-Whirl | url=http://www.nemaa.org/webpage.php?webpage_name=ART-A-WHIRL | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Third weekend in May | price= | content=The largest open-studio and gallery tour in the United States. Locations scattered around Northeast, but mostly in the Northeast Arts District (Broadway St to 26th Ave, Central Ave to the Mississippi River), Old St. Anthony, and near 29th Ave and Johnson St. }} * {{do | name=St. Anthony Main | url=http://www.saintanthonymain.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Stone Arch Cinema | alt=St. Anthony Main Theatre | url=http://www.stanthonymaintheatre.com | email= | address=115 Main St SE | lat=44.9848 | long=-93.255612 | directions=between Central and 2nd Ave SE; Bus: 6, 10, 17, 25 | phone=+1 612 331-4723 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$8.50 evening shows, $6 matinees, $5 all-day Tuesday | content=Five-screen cinema. They also host the Film Society of Minneapolis-St. Paul. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Surdyks | alt= | url=http://www.surdyks.com | email= | address=303 E Hennepin Ave | lat=44.988473 | long=-93.255982 | directions=at University; Bus: 4, 6, 10, 11, 17, 25, 61 | phone=+1 612 379-3232 | tollfree= | fax=+1 612 379-7511 | hours=M-Th 9AM-9PM, F-Sa 9AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2015-07-05 | content=Surdyks is a Northeast landmark. They are known to suburbanites for their wine and cheese, but locals know that there are a dozen liquor stores within two miles that are better for the former; and a Lunds grocery two blocks away with six times as much of the latter. }} * {{buy | name=Bibelot | alt= | url=http://www.bibelotshops.com | email=messenger@bibelotshops.com | address=23 University Ave SE | lat=44.987821 | long=-93.255877 | directions=at Hennepin; Bus: 4, 6, 10, 11, 17, 25, 61 | phone=+1 612 379-9300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10AM-8PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 11AM-4PM | price= | lastedit=2015-07-05 | content=Gifts, cards, and jewelry. }} * {{buy | name=The Herbivorous Butcher | alt= | url=http://www.theherbivorousbutcher.com | email= | address=507 1st Ave NE | lat=44.990329 | long=-93.253777 | directions=between 5th and 6th Sts; Bus: 4, 6, 10, 11, 17, 25, 61 | phone=+1 612 208-0992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 11AM-4PM | price= | lastedit=2016-03-08 | content=The world's first vegan "butcher" shop, actually a purveyor of made-from-scratch plant-based meat and cheese alternatives. }} * {{buy | name=Rewind Vintage | alt= | url=http://www.rewindminneapolis.com | email= | address=2829 Johnson St NE | lat=45.019583 | long=-93.236984 | directions=between 28th and 29th Aves; Bus: 4 | phone=+1 612 788-9870 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11AM-7PM, Su 11AM-5PM | price= | lastedit=2015-07-08 | content=Best selection of mostly vintage and some contemporary clothing and accessories. This little store is packed full of treasures for women and men. }} 13th Avenue galleries, including '''Frank Stone Gallery''' at 2nd St and 13th Ave, '''212 Pottery''' half a block east of 2nd St, and '''Rogue Buddha Gallery''', half a block east of University Ave on 13th Ave. Other notable Arts District shopping includes the '''PPL Shop''', '''Dunlaoghaire''', '''Icebox Gallery''', and '''Mobius Antiques''' in the Northup King Building at 1500 Jackson St; '''Creative Electric Gallery''' at 2nd St and 22nd Ave, and '''Clay Squared to Infinity''' in the Keg House Building of the Grain Belt complex, on 13th Ave at the Mississippi River (just north of Broadway). ==Eat== ===Old St. Anthony=== * {{eat | name=Gorkha Palace | alt= | url=http://www.gorkhapalace.com | email= | address=23 4th St NE | lat=44.989333 | long=-93.255094 | directions=at 1st Ave NE; Bus: 4, 6, 10, 11, 17, 25, 61 | phone=+1 612 886-3451 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-2PM and 5PM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 5PM-9PM | price=Entrees $10-15 | lastedit=2015-07-08 | content=Indian, Nepalese, and Tibetan cuisine. Lunch buffet on weekdays. Labeled vegan options. }} * {{eat | name=Kramarczuk's | url=http://www.kramarczuk.com | email= | address=215 E Hennepin Ave | lat=44.987846 | long=-93.257377 | directions=between 2nd St and University; 4, 6, 10, 11, 17, 25, 61 | phone=+1 612 379-3018 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 8AM-6PM, Tu-Sa 8AM-8PM, Su 10AM-4PM | price= | content=A large, authentic Eastern European deli with attached sausage counter/cheese shop. The deli offers delicious and traditional Polish and Ukrainian foods, not to mention the best sausage in town. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Nea | alt= | url=http://www.pizzanea.com | email= | address=306 E Hennepin Ave | lat=44.988012 | long=-93.255848 | directions=at University; Bus: 4, 6, 10, 11, 17, 25, 61 | phone=+1 612 331-9298 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:30AM-9:30PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-10PM, Su noon-9PM | price=Pizzas run around $11-16 | lastedit=2015-07-08 | content=A charming a cozy pizzeria specializing in Neapolitan-style thin crust, wood-fired pizza. They also have a good wine list and a small selection of choice beers. }} * {{eat | name=Pracna on Main | url=http://pracnaminneapolis.com | email= | address=117 Main St SE | lat=44.984677 | long=-93.255411 | directions=at Central; Bus: 6, 10, 17, 25 | phone=+1 612 379-3200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:30AM-2AM daily | price= | content=Traditional American food at one of the oldest restaurants in Minneapolis, in operation since 1890. On the expensive side, but nice for an appetizer and drink before heading next door to see a movie at the St. Anthony Main theater. They offer a stunning view of downtown and an outdoor patio. }} * {{eat | name=Punch Neapolitan Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.punchpizza.com | email= | address=210 E Hennepin Ave | lat=44.987646 | long=-93.256932 | directions=between 2nd St and University; Bus: 4, 6, 10, 11, 17, 25, 61 | phone=+1 612 623-8114 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-10PM daily | price= | lastedit=2015-07-08 | content=Traditional Neapolitan pizza baked for 90 seconds in an 800 degree oven. Can be busy, but worth braving the crowd. }} * {{eat | name=Red Stag Supper Club | alt= | url=http://www.redstagsupperclub.com | email= | address=509 1st Ave NE | lat=44.990378 | long=-93.253681 | directions=at 5th St; Bus: 2, 4, 10, 17, 25, 61 | phone=+1 612 767-7766 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W 11AM-1AM, Th-F 11AM-2AM, Sa 9AM-2AM, Su 9AM-1AM | price= | lastedit=2015-07-08 | content=The first LEED Certified restaurant in Minneapolis is also delicious, if a bit spendy. }} * {{eat | name=Wilde Roast Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.wilderoastcafe.com | email= | address=65 Main St SE | lat=44.985747 | long=-93.257787 | directions=between Hennepin and Central; Bus: 6, 10, 17, 25 | phone=+1 612 331-4544 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM-11PM daily | price= | lastedit=2015-07-08 | content=This Oscar Wilde-themed and queer-friendly cafe and restaurant has possibly the best atmosphere of any cafe in town. Its nouveau-Victorian decor - complete with a giant portrait of Oscar Wilde - make for a great relaxation or date destination. Plush surroundings with leather couches as well as tables and chairs. The drinks and expertly crafted desserts are of high-quality, but a tad pricey. }} ===Further up Central Avenue=== * {{eat | name=Adelita's Mexican Restaurant | url=http://www.adelitasmexicanrestaurant.com | email= | address=2405 Central Ave NE | lat=45.01242 | long=-93.247096 | directions=at 24th Ave; Bus: 10, 32 | phone=+1 612 789-2526 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM-midnight daily | price= | content=Family owned and operated restaurant with some of the best food anywhere in the Twin Cities area. Wide selection of beer and numerous televisions that make soccer watching easy. }} * {{eat | name=Crescent Moon Bakery | url=http://www.crescentmoonfoods.net | email= | address=2339 Central Ave NE | lat=45.012042 | long=-93.247088 | directions=at 24th Ave; Bus: 10, 32 | phone=+1 612 782-0169 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 10AM-9PM, F-Sa 10AM-10PM | price=Prices run as low as $5 for a gyro and $12 for the huge Afghani pizza (could easily feed 3 normal appetites), and as high as $25-30 for one of the massive platters | content=One tasty Afghani restaurant with reasonable prices. The Afghan pizza with its special sauce is a legend in Nordeast for good reason. What most miss due to the pull of the pizza is their equally incredible gyro meat, expertly seasoned and lightly charred for a nice texture. They also serve kebab platters. }} * {{eat | name=El Taco Riendo | alt= | url=http://www.eltaco-riendo.com | email= | address=2416 Central Ave NE | lat=45.01278 | long=-93.247549 | directions=between 24th Ave and Lowry; Bus: 10, 32 | phone=+1 612 781-3000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10AM-10PM, F-Sa 10AM-11PM, Su 11AM-10PM | price= | content=A family-owned Mexican restaurant. The food is cheap and delicious. }} * {{eat | name=Holy Land | url=http://www.holylandbrand.com | email= | address=2513 Central Ave NE | lat=45.013715 | long=-93.247112 | directions=at Lowry; Bus: 10, 32 | phone=+1 612 781-2627 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 9AM-9PM (until 10PM May-Sep), F-Sa 9AM-10PM (until 11PM May-Sep), Su 9AM-9PM | price=$6-$10 dollars per person | content=Renowned Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant, bakery, deli, and grocery. The gyros are some of the best in the United States, and the chicken curry gyros are very original and tasty. It's hard to go wrong with their menu, which is especially friendly towards vegetarians. A buffet is offered during lunch-time 7 days a week, plus dinner-time on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some of their breads and hummus appear in grocery stores across the Twin Cities, but you can get them cheaper right from the source. }} * {{eat | name=Sen Yai Sen Lek | url=http://www.senyai-senlek.com | email= | address=2422 Central Ave NE | lat=45.0129 | long=-93.247539 | directions=at Lowry; Bus: 10, 32 | phone=+1 612 781-3046 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM | price= | content=This Thai restaurant is quickly becoming a Northeast favorite. Plenty of meat options but also very accommodating to vegetarians and vegans, and the spice tray brought to your table allows you to adjust the spiciness of your dish to your liking. The restaurant aims to be as environmentally sustainable as possible by recycling or composting much of their waste. }} ===Further Out=== * {{eat | name=The Anchor Fish and Chips | alt= | url=http://theanchorfishandchips.com | email= | address=302 13th Ave NE | lat=45.00077 | long=-93.264327 | directions=at 3rd St; Bus: 11, 30 | phone=+1 612 676-1300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu 4PM-11PM, W-Th 4PM-midnight, F 4PM-1AM, Sa 10AM-1AM, Su 10AM-11PM | price= | content=Chip-shop run by Irish immigrants. Very well-received by both the public and critics, both the setting and the food are outstanding. They don't take reservations, so be prepared to wait for a table, especially on weekends and evenings. }} * {{eat | name=Erte | alt= | url=http://www.ertedining.com | email= | address=323 13th Ave NE | lat=45.001038 | long=-93.263267 | directions=at University; Bus: 11, 17, 30 | phone=+1 612 623-4211 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 4:30PM-9PM, F-Sa 4PM-11PM | price= | content=Steakhouse with a modern twist and reasonable prices. }} * {{eat | name=Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit | alt= | url=http://www.gasthofzg.com | email= | address=2300 University Ave NE | lat=45.011286 | long=-93.263358 | directions=at 23rd Ave; Bus: 11, 32 | phone=+1 612 781-3860 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Restaurant hours: Tu-Th 5PM-10PM, F-Sa 4PM-11PM, Su 3PM-10PM; bar hours: Th 5PM-1AM, F-Sa 4PM-2AM | price= | content=German restaurant and dance hall, popular with the drinking crowd for the 'boots' of beer served in the basement. }} * {{eat | name=Jax Cafe | url=http://www.jaxcafe.com | email= | address=1928 University Ave NE | lat=45.008343 | long=-93.263326 | directions=at 20th Ave; Bus: 11 | phone=+1 612 789-7297 | tollfree= | fax=+1 612 789-0138 | hours=M-Th 11AM-9:30PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 10AM-3PM and 3:30PM-9PM | price= | content=A neighborhood institution serving traditional American fare, specializing in steak. }} *{{eat | name=Que Viet | url=http://www.quevietmpls.com | email= | address=2211 Johnson St NE | lat=45.009998 | long=-93.237046 | directions=between 22nd and 23rd Aves; Bus: 4 | phone=+1 612 781-4744 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-2PM and 4PM-8PM, F-Sa 11AM-2PM and 4PM-9PM, Su 4PM-8PM | price=Cheap | content=Established in 1980. In spite of the name the menu seems to be mostly Americanized Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=The Sample Room | url=http://www.the-sample-room.com | email= | address=2124 Marshall St NE | lat=45.009568 | long=-93.271955 | directions=at 22nd Ave; Bus: 11 | phone=+1 612 789-0333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-10PM, Sa 10AM-midnight, Su 10AM-10PM; bar open until 1AM daily | price= | content=Specializes in sampler menus (multiple cheeses, multiple wines, etc. Interesting eclectic menu. }} ==Drink== ===Coffee=== * {{drink | name=The Coffee Shop NE | url=http://www.thecoffeeshopne.com | email= | address=2852 Johnson St NE | lat=45.020137 | long=-93.237293 | directions=at 29th Ave; Bus: 4 | phone=+1 612 781-0427 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6:30AM-9PM daily | price= | content=A small neighborhood cafe, usually full of locals. Free WiFi. }} * {{drink | name=Diamonds Coffee Shoppe | alt= | url=http://www.diamondscoffeeshoppe.com | email= | address=1618 Central Ave NE | lat=45.004472 | long=-93.247633 | directions=at 18th Ave; Bus: 10 | phone=+1 612 789-5282 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 6AM-10PM, F 6AM-8PM, Sa 7AM-8PM, Su 8AM-7PM | price= | content=Located in a former warehouse, Diamonds has numerous small rooms to foster easier discussion, live music every Saturday in the back, great pancake breakfast on 2nd Sunday of every month. Credit cards are accepted, but only for purchases over $5. Wi-Fi exists, but does not seem to connect well. }} * {{drink | name=Matchbox Coffee Shop | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matchbox-Coffeeshop/10150129865445346 | email= | address=1306 2nd St NE | lat=45.001235 | long=-93.266303 | directions=at 13th Ave; Bus: 11, 30 | phone=+1 612 259-0069 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 7AM-7PM, Sa-Su 8AM-7PM | price= | content=Probably the smallest coffee shop you will ever be in, Matchbox is a unique, communally run brew-house serving fair trade coffee exclusively. Their motto is, "Great coffee, no bosses." }} ===Alcohol=== * {{drink | name=331 Club | alt= | url=http://www.331club.com | email= | address=331 13th Ave NE | lat=45.001043 | long=-93.262889 | directions=at University; Bus: 11, 17, 30 | phone=+1 612 331-1746 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 3PM-2AM, Sa 1PM-2AM, Su 11AM-2AM | price= | content=Live music almost every night, and they never charge a cover. Le Cirque Rouge burlesque show happens here on Saturdays. }} * {{drink | name=Keegan's Irish Pub | url=http://www.keeganspub.com | email= | address=16 University Ave NE | lat=44.988396 | long=-93.25687 | directions=between Hennepin and 1st Ave NE; Bus: 4, 6, 10, 11, 17, 25, 61 | phone=+1 612 252-0880 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-2AM, Sa 10AM-2AM, Su 10AM-Midnight | price= | content=A traditional Irish pub with good food and Guinness on tap. Live music often. }} * {{drink | name=Mayslack's | url=http://www.mayslacksbar.com | email= | address=1428 4th St NE | lat=45.002917 | long=-93.261824 | directions=at 15th Ave; Bus: 11, 17 | phone=+1 612 789-9862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-2AM, Sa-Su 10AM-2AM | price= | content=This neighborhood joint has live music and killer roast beef sandwiches. }} * {{drink | name=Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge | url=http://www.psychosuzis.com | email= | address=1900 Marshall St NE | lat=45.007493 | long=-93.272419 | directions=between 18th and 22nd Aves; Bus: 11 | phone=+1 612 788-9069 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-2AM daily | price= | hoursextra=theme bars open F-Sa 5PM-midnight | content=A hip tiki bar with strong drinks and great 3/4-circle booths near the jukebox. Features a huge riverfront patio. }} * {{drink | name=Spring Street Tavern | url=http://www.springstreettavern.com | email= | address=355 Monroe St NE | lat=44.994883 | long=-93.25194 | directions=at Spring; Bus: 17 | phone=+1 612 627-9123 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 8AM-2AM, Sa-Su 9AM-2AM | price= | content=Home to '''[http://www.clubunderground.us Club Underground]''', a live music venue in the basement of the Spring Street Tavern. }} * {{drink | name=Terminal Bar | url=http://www.theterminalbar.com | email= | address=409 E Hennepin Ave | lat=44.988811 | long=-93.254604 | directions=at 4th St; Bus: 4, 6, 10, 11, 17, 25, 61 | phone=+1 612 623-4545 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Live music. }} * {{drink | name=Whitey's | url= | email= | address=400 E Hennepin Ave | lat=44.988417 | long=-93.254644 | directions=at 4th St; Bus: 4, 6, 10, 11, 17, 25, 61 | phone=+1 612 623-9478 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-2AM, Sa-Su 10AM-2AM | price= | content=Good beer and strong drinks. If you order without ice they make it a double rather than just watering it down more like most bars do. The basement is the seediest in town and the perfect place to take over if you have a few friends who want to shoot pool and not be bothered by anyone but the occasional staffperson coming through to change a keg. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Nicollet Island Inn | url=http://www.nicolletislandinn.com | email= | address=95 Merriam St | lat=44.985905 | long=-93.260513 | directions=Bus: 4, 6, 11, 61 | phone=+1 612 331-1800 | tollfree= | fax=+1 612 331-6528 | hours= | price=$139+ | checkin= | checkout= | content=While the downtown hotels are hardly far away from Northeast, the Nicollet Island Inn splits the difference. Located on Nicollet Island, in the middle of the Mississippi River between downtown and Northeast, the Inn provides luxury small hotel accommodations, as well as an excellent restaurant. }} ==Connect== For coffee shops with internet access, see [[Minneapolis/Northeast#Coffee|coffee listings]]. * {{listing | name=Northeast Community Library | url=http://www.hclib.org | email= | address=2200 Central Ave NE | lat=45.010065 | long=-93.247743 | directions=at 22nd Ave; Bus: 10 | phone=+1 612 543-6775 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu,Th noon-8PM, W,F-Sa 10AM-6PM | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Pierre Bottineau Community Library | alt= | url=http://www.hclib.org | email= | address=55 Broadway St NE | lat=44.999065 | long=-93.270198 | directions=at Marshall; Bus: 11, 30 | phone=+1 612 543-6850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu,Th noon-8PM, W,F-Sa 10AM-6PM | price= | content= }} {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Minneapolis}} {{geo|45.005897|-93.24759}} {{no Wikipedia link}} 6oyb5jtgrkd33k2d114dcqpbxaemc15 828 143124 2920391 2920390 2016-01-11T22:52:10Z Wrh2 229 22 revisions imported from [[:w:Module:Arguments]] Scribunto text/plain -- This module provides easy processing of arguments passed to Scribunto from -- #invoke. It is intended for use by other Lua modules, and should not be -- called from #invoke directly. local libraryUtil = require('libraryUtil') local checkType = libraryUtil.checkType local arguments = {} -- Generate four different tidyVal functions, so that we don't have to check the -- options every time we call it. local function tidyValDefault(key, val) if type(val) == 'string' then val = val:match('^%s*(.-)%s*$') if val == '' then return nil else return val end else return val end end local function tidyValTrimOnly(key, val) if type(val) == 'string' then return val:match('^%s*(.-)%s*$') else return val end end local function tidyValRemoveBlanksOnly(key, val) if type(val) == 'string' then if val:find('%S') then return val else return nil end else return val end end local function tidyValNoChange(key, val) return val end local function matchesTitle(given, title) local tp = type( given ) return (tp == 'string' or tp == 'number') and mw.title.new( given ).prefixedText == title end local translate_mt = { __index = function(t, k) return k end } function arguments.getArgs(frame, options) checkType('getArgs', 1, frame, 'table', true) checkType('getArgs', 2, options, 'table', true) frame = frame or {} options = options or {} --[[ -- Set up argument translation. --]] options.translate = options.translate or {} if getmetatable(options.translate) == nil then setmetatable(options.translate, translate_mt) end if options.backtranslate == nil then options.backtranslate = {} for k,v in pairs(options.translate) do options.backtranslate[v] = k end end if options.backtranslate and getmetatable(options.backtranslate) == nil then setmetatable(options.backtranslate, { __index = function(t, k) if options.translate[k] ~= k then return nil else return k end end }) end --[[ -- Get the argument tables. If we were passed a valid frame object, get the -- frame arguments (fargs) and the parent frame arguments (pargs), depending -- on the options set and on the parent frame's availability. If we weren't -- passed a valid frame object, we are being called from another Lua module -- or from the debug console, so assume that we were passed a table of args -- directly, and assign it to a new variable (luaArgs). --]] local fargs, pargs, luaArgs if type(frame.args) == 'table' and type(frame.getParent) == 'function' then if options.wrappers then --[[ -- The wrappers option makes Module:Arguments look up arguments in -- either the frame argument table or the parent argument table, but -- not both. This means that users can use either the #invoke syntax -- or a wrapper template without the loss of performance associated -- with looking arguments up in both the frame and the parent frame. -- Module:Arguments will look up arguments in the parent frame -- if it finds the parent frame's title in options.wrapper; -- otherwise it will look up arguments in the frame object passed -- to getArgs. --]] local parent = frame:getParent() if not parent then fargs = frame.args else local title = parent:getTitle():gsub('/sandbox$', '') local found = false if matchesTitle(options.wrappers, title) then found = true elseif type(options.wrappers) == 'table' then for _,v in pairs(options.wrappers) do if matchesTitle(v, title) then found = true break end end end -- We test for false specifically here so that nil (the default) acts like true. if found or options.frameOnly == false then pargs = parent.args end if not found or options.parentOnly == false then fargs = frame.args end end else -- options.wrapper isn't set, so check the other options. if not options.parentOnly then fargs = frame.args end if not options.frameOnly then local parent = frame:getParent() pargs = parent and parent.args or nil end end if options.parentFirst then fargs, pargs = pargs, fargs end else luaArgs = frame end -- Set the order of precedence of the argument tables. If the variables are -- nil, nothing will be added to the table, which is how we avoid clashes -- between the frame/parent args and the Lua args. local argTables = {fargs} argTables[#argTables + 1] = pargs argTables[#argTables + 1] = luaArgs --[[ -- Generate the tidyVal function. If it has been specified by the user, we -- use that; if not, we choose one of four functions depending on the -- options chosen. This is so that we don't have to call the options table -- every time the function is called. --]] local tidyVal = options.valueFunc if tidyVal then if type(tidyVal) ~= 'function' then error( "bad value assigned to option 'valueFunc'" .. '(function expected, got ' .. type(tidyVal) .. ')', 2 ) end elseif options.trim ~= false then if options.removeBlanks ~= false then tidyVal = tidyValDefault else tidyVal = tidyValTrimOnly end else if options.removeBlanks ~= false then tidyVal = tidyValRemoveBlanksOnly else tidyVal = tidyValNoChange end end --[[ -- Set up the args, metaArgs and nilArgs tables. args will be the one -- accessed from functions, and metaArgs will hold the actual arguments. Nil -- arguments are memoized in nilArgs, and the metatable connects all of them -- together. --]] local args, metaArgs, nilArgs, metatable = {}, {}, {}, {} setmetatable(args, metatable) local function mergeArgs(tables) --[[ -- Accepts multiple tables as input and merges their keys and values -- into one table. If a value is already present it is not overwritten; -- tables listed earlier have precedence. We are also memoizing nil -- values, which can be overwritten if they are 's' (soft). --]] for _, t in ipairs(tables) do for key, val in pairs(t) do if metaArgs[key] == nil and nilArgs[key] ~= 'h' then local tidiedVal = tidyVal(key, val) if tidiedVal == nil then nilArgs[key] = 's' else metaArgs[key] = tidiedVal end end end end end --[[ -- Define metatable behaviour. Arguments are memoized in the metaArgs table, -- and are only fetched from the argument tables once. Fetching arguments -- from the argument tables is the most resource-intensive step in this -- module, so we try and avoid it where possible. For this reason, nil -- arguments are also memoized, in the nilArgs table. Also, we keep a record -- in the metatable of when pairs and ipairs have been called, so we do not -- run pairs and ipairs on the argument tables more than once. We also do -- not run ipairs on fargs and pargs if pairs has already been run, as all -- the arguments will already have been copied over. --]] metatable.__index = function (t, key) --[[ -- Fetches an argument when the args table is indexed. First we check -- to see if the value is memoized, and if not we try and fetch it from -- the argument tables. When we check memoization, we need to check -- metaArgs before nilArgs, as both can be non-nil at the same time. -- If the argument is not present in metaArgs, we also check whether -- pairs has been run yet. If pairs has already been run, we return nil. -- This is because all the arguments will have already been copied into -- metaArgs by the mergeArgs function, meaning that any other arguments -- must be nil. --]] if type(key) == 'string' then key = options.translate[key] end local val = metaArgs[key] if val ~= nil then return val elseif metatable.donePairs or nilArgs[key] then return nil end for _, argTable in ipairs(argTables) do local argTableVal = tidyVal(key, argTable[key]) if argTableVal ~= nil then metaArgs[key] = argTableVal return argTableVal end end nilArgs[key] = 'h' return nil end metatable.__newindex = function (t, key, val) -- This function is called when a module tries to add a new value to the -- args table, or tries to change an existing value. if type(key) == 'string' then key = options.translate[key] end if options.readOnly then error( 'could not write to argument table key "' .. tostring(key) .. '"; the table is read-only', 2 ) elseif options.noOverwrite and args[key] ~= nil then error( 'could not write to argument table key "' .. tostring(key) .. '"; overwriting existing arguments is not permitted', 2 ) elseif val == nil then --[[ -- If the argument is to be overwritten with nil, we need to erase -- the value in metaArgs, so that __index, __pairs and __ipairs do -- not use a previous existing value, if present; and we also need -- to memoize the nil in nilArgs, so that the value isn't looked -- up in the argument tables if it is accessed again. --]] metaArgs[key] = nil nilArgs[key] = 'h' else metaArgs[key] = val end end local function translatenext(invariant) local k, v = next(invariant.t, invariant.k) invariant.k = k if k == nil then return nil elseif type(k) ~= 'string' or not options.backtranslate then return k, v else local backtranslate = options.backtranslate[k] if backtranslate == nil then -- Skip this one. This is a tail call, so this won't cause stack overflow return translatenext(invariant) else return backtranslate, v end end end metatable.__pairs = function () -- Called when pairs is run on the args table. if not metatable.donePairs then mergeArgs(argTables) metatable.donePairs = true end return translatenext, { t = metaArgs } end local function inext(t, i) -- This uses our __index metamethod local v = t[i + 1] if v ~= nil then return i + 1, v end end metatable.__ipairs = function (t) -- Called when ipairs is run on the args table. return inext, t, 0 end return args end return arguments 5qx9tzlul9ser30uxj9nbasjt92cevn 828 125315 2285744 2285732 2013-06-14T07:04:57Z WOSlinker 113846 use frame:getParent() Scribunto text/plain local i = {} function i.BASICPAGENAME(frame) local basicpagename = frame:getParent().args[1] or ''; if basicpagename == '' then basicpagename = mw.title.getCurrentTitle().subpageText; end basicpagename = mw.ustring.gsub(basicpagename, '%s%(.*%)', ''); basicpagename = mw.ustring.gsub(basicpagename, '.*%/', ''); return basicpagename; end return i; pus57krto2my2l13uw1kivvn14f9wlh 828 131753 2515767 2014-01-29T12:36:15Z Texugo 109373 import from [[w:Module:Convert]] to see what the anon user who created [[Template:Convert]] was trying to do Scribunto text/plain -- Convert a value from one unit of measurement to another. -- Example: {{convert|123|lb|kg}} --> 123 pounds (56 kg) local MINUS = '−' -- Unicode U+2212 MINUS SIGN (UTF-8: e2 88 92) local abs = math.abs local floor = math.floor local format = string.format local log10 = math.log10 local ustring = mw.ustring local ulen = ustring.len local usub = ustring.sub -- Configuration options to keep magic values in one location. -- Conversion data and message text are defined in separate modules. local config, maxsigfig local numdot, numsep -- each must be a single byte for simple regex search/replace local default_exceptions, link_exceptions, all_units local text_code local varname -- can be a code to use variable names that depend on value local from_en_table -- to translate an output string of en digits to local language local to_en_table -- to translate an input string of digits in local language to en -- Use translation_table in convert/text to change the following. local group_method = 3 -- code for how many digits are in a group local per_word = 'per' -- for units like "miles per gallon" local plural_suffix = 's' -- only other useful value is probably '' to disable plural unit names -- All units should be defined in the data module. However, to cater for quick changes -- and experiments, any unknown unit is looked up in an extra data module, if it exists. -- That module would be transcluded in only a small number of pages, so there should be -- little server overhead from making changes, and changes should propagate quickly. local extra_module -- name of module with extra units local extra_units -- nil or table of extra units from extra_module local function boolean(text) -- Return true if text represents a "true" option value. if text then text = text:lower() if text == 'on' or text == 'yes' then return true end end return false end local function from_en(text) -- Input is a string representing a number in en digits with '.' decimal mark, -- without digit grouping (which is done just after calling this). -- Return the translation of the string with numdot and digits in local language. if numdot ~= '.' then text = text:gsub('%.', numdot) end if from_en_table then text = text:gsub('%d', from_en_table) end return text end local function to_en(text) -- Input is a string representing a number in the local language with -- an optional numdot decimal mark and numsep digit grouping. -- Return the translation of the string with '.' mark and en digits, -- and no separators (they have to be removed here to handle cases like -- numsep = '.' and numdot = ',' with input "1.234.567,8"). if numsep ~= '' then text = text:gsub('[' .. numsep .. ']', '') -- use '[x]' in case x is '.' end if numdot ~= '.' then text = text:gsub('[' .. numdot .. ']', '.') end if to_en_table then text = ustring.gsub(text, '%d', to_en_table) end return text end local spell_module -- name of module that can spell numbers local speller -- function from that module to handle spelling (set if spelling is wanted) local function set_config(frame) -- Set configuration options from template #invoke or defaults. config = frame.args numdot = config.numdot or '.' -- decimal mark before fractional digits numsep = config.numsep or ',' -- group separator for numbers (',', '.', '') maxsigfig = config.maxsigfig or 14 -- maximum number of significant figures -- Scribunto sets the global variable 'mw'. -- A testing program can set the global variable 'is_test_run'. local data_module, text_module, data_code if is_test_run then local langcode = mw.language.getContentLanguage().code data_module = "convertdata-" .. langcode text_module = "converttext-" .. langcode extra_module = "convertextra-" .. langcode spell_module = "ConvertNumeric" else local sandbox = boolean(config.sandbox) and '/sandbox' or '' data_module = "Module:Convert/data" .. sandbox text_module = "Module:Convert/text" .. sandbox extra_module = "Module:Convert/extra" .. sandbox spell_module = "Module:ConvertNumeric" end data_code = mw.loadData(data_module) text_code = mw.loadData(text_module) default_exceptions = data_code.default_exceptions link_exceptions = data_code.link_exceptions all_units = data_code.all_units local translation = text_code.translation_table if translation then if translation.group then group_method = translation.group end if translation.per_word then per_word = translation.per_word end if translation.plural_suffix then plural_suffix = translation.plural_suffix end varname = translation.varname from_en_table = translation.from_en local use_workaround = true if use_workaround then -- 2013-07-05 workaround bug by making a copy of the required table. -- mw.ustring.gsub fails with a table (to_en_table) as the replacement, -- if the table is accessed via mw.loadData. local source = translation.to_en if source then to_en_table = {} for k, v in pairs(source) do to_en_table[k] = v end end else to_en_table = translation.to_en end end end local function collection() -- Return a table to hold items. return { n = 0, add = function (self, item) self.n = self.n + 1 self[self.n] = item end, } end local function divide(numerator, denominator) -- Return integers quotient, remainder resulting from dividing the two -- given numbers, which should be unsigned integers. local quotient, remainder = floor(numerator / denominator), numerator % denominator if not (0 <= remainder and remainder < denominator) then -- Floating point limits may need this, as in {{convert|160.02|Ym|ydftin}}. remainder = 0 end return quotient, remainder end local function split(text, delimiter) -- Return a numbered table with fields from splitting text. -- The delimiter is used in a regex without escaping (for example, '.' would fail). -- Each field has any leading/trailing whitespace removed. local t = {} text = text .. delimiter -- to get last item for item in text:gmatch('%s*(.-)%s*' .. delimiter) do table.insert(t, item) end return t end local function strip(text) -- If text is a string, return its content with no leading/trailing -- whitespace. Otherwise return nil (a nil argument gives a nil result). if type(text) == 'string' then return text:match("^%s*(.-)%s*$") end end local function wanted_category(cat) -- Return cat if it is wanted in current namespace, otherwise return nil. -- This is so tracking categories only include pages that need correction. local title = mw.title.getCurrentTitle() if title then local nsdefault = '0' -- default namespace: '0' = article; '0,10' = article and template local namespace = title.namespace for _, v in ipairs(split(config.nscat or nsdefault, ',')) do if namespace == tonumber(v) then return cat end end end end local function message(mcode) -- Return wikitext for an error message, including category if specified -- for the message type. -- mcode = numbered table specifying the message: -- mcode[1] = 'cvt_xxx' (string used as a key to get message info) -- mcode[2] = 'parm1' (string to replace first %s if any in message) -- mcode[3] = 'parm2' (string to replace second %s if any in message) -- mcode[4] = 'parm3' (string to replace third %s if any in message) local msg = text_code.all_messages[mcode[1]] local nowiki = mw.text.nowiki if msg then local parts = {} local regex, replace = msg.regex, msg.replace for i = 1, 3 do local limit = 40 local s = mcode[i + 1] if s then if regex and replace then s = s:gsub(regex, replace) limit = nil -- allow long "should be" messages end -- Escape user input so it does not break the message. -- To avoid reference tags (like {{convert|1<ref>xyz</ref>|m}}) or other tags -- breaking the mouseover title, any strip marker starting with char(127) is -- replaced with escaped '<ref>...</ref>' or '...' (text not needing i18n). local append = '' local pos = s:find(string.char(127), 1, true) if pos then if s:find('-ref-', 1, true) then append = '&lt;ref&gt;...&lt;/ref&gt;' else append = '...' end s = s:sub(1, pos - 1) end if limit and ulen(s) > limit then s = usub(s, 1, limit) if append == '' then append = '...' end end s = nowiki(s) .. append else s = '?' end parts[i] = s end local title = format(msg[1] or 'Missing message', parts[1], parts[2], parts[3]) local text = msg[2] or 'Missing message' local cat = wanted_category(text_code.all_categories[msg[3]]) or '' local anchor = msg[4] or '' local fmt = text_code.all_messages['cvt_format'] or 'convert: bug' title = title:gsub('"', '&quot;') return format(fmt, anchor, title, text, cat) end return 'Convert internal error: unknown message' end local function add_warning(parms, level, mcode, text) -- If enabled, add a warning that will be displayed after the convert result. -- To reduce output noise, only the first warning is displayed. if config.warnings then if level <= (tonumber(config.warnings) or 1) then if parms.warnings == nil then parms.warnings = message({ mcode, text }) end end end end local function spell_number(parms, inout, number, numerator, denominator) -- Return result of spelling (number, numerator, denominator), or -- return nil if spelling is not available or not supported for given text. -- Examples (each value must be a string or nil): -- number numerator denominator output -- ------ --------- ----------- ------------------- -- "1.23" nil nil one point two three -- "1" "2" "3" one and two thirds -- nil "2" "3" two thirds if not speller then local function get_speller(module) return require(module).spell_number end local success success, speller = pcall(get_speller, spell_module) if not success or type(speller) ~= 'function' then add_warning(parms, 1, 'cvt_no_spell') return nil end end local case if parms.spell_upper == inout then case = true parms.spell_upper = nil -- only uppercase first word in a multiple unit end local sp = not parms.opt_sp_us local adj = parms.opt_adjectival return speller(number, numerator, denominator, case, sp, adj) end ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- BEGIN: Code required only for built-in units. -- LATER: If need much more code, move to another module to simplify this module. local function speed_of_sound(altitude) -- This is for the Mach built-in unit of speed. -- Return speed of sound in metres per second at given altitude in feet. -- If no altitude given, use default (zero altitude = sea level). -- Table gives speed of sound in miles per hour at various altitudes: -- altitude = -17,499 to 302,499 feet -- mach_table[a + 4] = s where -- a = (altitude / 5000) rounded to nearest integer (-3 to 60) -- s = speed of sound (mph) at that altitude -- LATER: Should calculate result from an interpolation between the next -- lower and higher altitudes in table, rather than rounding to nearest. -- From: http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/atmosphere/q0112.shtml local mach_table = { -- a = 799.5, 787.0, 774.2, 761.207051, -- -3 to 0 748.0, 734.6, 721.0, 707.0, 692.8, 678.3, 663.5, 660.1, 660.1, 660.1, -- 1 to 10 660.1, 660.1, 660.1, 662.0, 664.3, 666.5, 668.9, 671.1, 673.4, 675.6, -- 11 to 20 677.9, 683.7, 689.9, 696.0, 702.1, 708.1, 714.0, 719.9, 725.8, 731.6, -- 21 to 30 737.3, 737.7, 737.7, 736.2, 730.5, 724.6, 718.8, 712.9, 707.0, 701.1, -- 31 to 40 695.0, 688.9, 682.8, 676.6, 670.4, 664.1, 657.8, 652.9, 648.3, 643.7, -- 41 to 50 639.1, 634.4, 629.6, 624.8, 620.0, 615.2, 613.2, 613.2, 613.2, 613.5, -- 51 to 60 } altitude = altitude or 0 local a = (altitude < 0) and -altitude or altitude a = floor(a / 5000 + 0.5) if altitude < 0 then a = -a end if a < -3 then a = -3 elseif a > 60 then a = 60 end return mach_table[a + 4] * 0.44704 -- mph converted to m/s end -- END: Code required only for built-in units. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ local function check_mismatch(unit1, unit2) -- If unit1 cannot be converted to unit2, return an error message table. -- This allows conversion between units of the same type, and between -- Nm (normally torque) and ftlb (energy), as in gun-related articles. -- This works because Nm is the base unit (scale = 1) for both the -- primary type (torque), and the alternate type (energy, where Nm = J). -- A match occurs if the primary types are the same, or if unit1 matches -- the alternate type of unit2, and vice versa. That provides a whitelist -- of which conversions are permitted between normally incompatible types. if unit1.utype == unit2.utype or (unit1.utype == unit2.alttype and unit1.alttype == unit2.utype) then return nil end return { 'cvt_mismatch', unit1.utype, unit2.utype } end local function override_from(out_table, in_table, fields) -- Copy the specified fields from in_table to out_table, but do not -- copy nil fields (keep any corresponding field in out_table). for _, field in ipairs(fields) do if in_table[field] then out_table[field] = in_table[field] end end end local function shallow_copy(t) -- Return a shallow copy of table t. -- Do not need the features and overhead of the Scribunto mw.clone(). local result = {} for k, v in pairs(t) do result[k] = v end return result end local unit_mt = { -- Metatable to get missing values for a unit that does not accept SI prefixes, -- or for a unit that accepts prefixes but where no prefix was used. -- In the latter case, and before use, fields symbol, name1, name1_us -- must be set from _symbol, _name1, _name1_us respectively. -- Warning: The boolean value 'false' is returned for any missing field -- so __index is not called twice for the same field in a given unit. __index = function (self, key) local value if key == 'name1' or key == 'sym_us' then value = self.symbol elseif key == 'name2' then value = self.name1 .. plural_suffix elseif key == 'name1_us' then value = self.name1 if not rawget(self, 'name2_us') then -- If name1_us is 'foot', do not make name2_us by appending plural_suffix. self.name2_us = self.name2 end elseif key == 'name2_us' then local raw1_us = rawget(self, 'name1_us') if raw1_us then value = raw1_us .. plural_suffix else value = self.name2 end elseif key == 'link' then value = self.name1 else value = false end rawset(self, key, value) return value end } local unit_prefixed_mt = { -- Metatable to get missing values for a unit that accepts SI prefixes, -- and where a prefix has been used. -- Before use, fields si_name, si_prefix must be defined. __index = function (self, key) local value if key == 'symbol' then value = self.si_prefix .. self._symbol elseif key == 'sym_us' then value = self.symbol -- always the same as sym_us for prefixed units elseif key == 'name1' then -- prefix_position is a byte (not character) position, so use Lua's sub(). local pos = rawget(self, 'prefix_position') or 1 value = self._name1 value = value:sub(1, pos - 1) .. self.si_name .. value:sub(pos) elseif key == 'name2' then value = self.name1 .. plural_suffix elseif key == 'name1_us' then value = rawget(self, '_name1_us') if value then local pos = rawget(self, 'prefix_position') or 1 value = value:sub(1, pos - 1) .. self.si_name .. value:sub(pos) else value = self.name1 end elseif key == 'name2_us' then if rawget(self, '_name1_us') then value = self.name1_us .. plural_suffix else value = self.name2 end elseif key == 'link' then value = self.name1 else value = false end rawset(self, key, value) return value end } local unit_per_mt = { -- Metatable to get values for a "per" unit of form "x/y". -- This is never called to determine a unit name or link because "per" units -- are handled as a special case. __index = function (self, key) local value if key == 'symbol' then local per = self.per local unit1, unit2 = per[1], per[2] if unit1 then value = unit1[key] .. '/' .. unit2[key] else value = '/' .. unit2[key] end elseif key == 'sym_us' then value = self.symbol elseif key == 'scale' then local per = self.per local unit1, unit2 = per[1], per[2] value = (unit1 and unit1.scale or 1) * self.scalemultiplier / unit2.scale else value = false end rawset(self, key, value) return value end } local function lookup(unitcode, opt_sp_us, what, utable, fails, depth) -- Return true, t where t is a copy of the unit's converter table, -- or return false, t where t is an error message table. -- Parameter opt_sp_us is true for US spelling of SI prefixes and -- the symbol and name of the unit. If true, the result includes field -- sp_us = true (that field may also have been in the unit definition). -- Parameter 'what' determines whether combination units are accepted: -- 'no_combination' : single unit only -- 'any_combination' : single unit or combination or output multiple -- 'only_multiple' : single unit or output multiple only -- Parameter unitcode is a symbol (like 'g'), with an optional SI prefix (like 'kg'). -- If, for example, 'kg' is in this table, that entry is used; -- otherwise the prefix ('k') is applied to the base unit ('g'). -- If unitcode is a known combination code (and if allowed by what), -- a table of output multiple unit tables is included in the result. -- For compatibility with the old template, an underscore in a unitcode is -- replaced with a space so usage like {{convert|350|board_feet}} works. -- Wikignomes may also put two spaces or "&nbsp;" in combinations, so -- replace underscore, "&nbsp;", and multiple spaces with a single space. utable = utable or all_units fails = fails or {} depth = depth and depth + 1 or 1 if depth > 9 then -- There are ways to mistakenly define units which result in infinite -- recursion when lookup() is called. That gives a long delay and very -- confusing error messages, so the depth parameter is used as a guard. return false, { 'cvt_lookup', unitcode } end if unitcode == nil or unitcode == '' then return false, { 'cvt_no_unit' } end unitcode = unitcode:gsub('_', ' '):gsub('&nbsp;', ' '):gsub(' +', ' ') local t = utable[unitcode] if t then if t.shouldbe then return false, { 'cvt_should_be', t.shouldbe } end local force_sp_us = opt_sp_us if t.sp_us then force_sp_us = true opt_sp_us = true end local target = t.target -- nil, or unitcode is an alias for this target if target then local success, result = lookup(target, opt_sp_us, what, utable, fails, depth) if not success then return false, result end override_from(result, t, { 'customary', 'default', 'link', 'symbol', 'symlink' }) local multiplier = t.multiplier if multiplier then result.multiplier = tostring(multiplier) result.scale = result.scale * multiplier end return true, result end local per = t.per -- nil/false, or a numbered table for "x/y" units if per then local result = { utype = t.utype, per = {} } result.scalemultiplier = t.multiplier or 1 override_from(result, t, { 'invert', 'iscomplex', 'default', 'link', 'symbol', 'symlink' }) result.symbol_raw = (result.symbol or false) -- to distinguish between a defined exception and a metatable calculation local cvt = result.per local prefix for i, v in ipairs(per) do if i == 1 and text_code.currency[v] then prefix = v else local success, t = lookup(v, opt_sp_us, 'no_combination', utable, fails, depth) if not success then return false, t end cvt[i] = t if t.sp_us then -- if the top or bottom unit forces sp=us, set the per unit to use the correct name/symbol force_sp_us = true end end end if prefix then result.vprefix = prefix else result.vprefix = false -- to avoid calling __index end result.sp_us = force_sp_us return true, setmetatable(result, unit_per_mt) end local combo = t.combination -- nil or a table of unitcodes if combo then local multiple = t.multiple if what == 'no_combination' or (what == 'only_multiple' and not multiple) then return false, { 'cvt_bad_unit', unitcode } end -- Recursively create a combination table containing the -- converter table of each unitcode. local result = { utype = t.utype, multiple = multiple, combination = {} } local cvt = result.combination for i, v in ipairs(combo) do local success, t = lookup(v, opt_sp_us, multiple and 'no_combination' or 'only_multiple', utable, fails, depth) if not success then return false, t end cvt[i] = t end return true, result end local result = shallow_copy(t) result.sp_us = force_sp_us if result.prefixes then result.symbol = result._symbol result.name1 = result._name1 result.name1_us = result._name1_us end return true, setmetatable(result, unit_mt) end local SIprefixes = text_code.SIprefixes for plen = SIprefixes[1] or 2, 1, -1 do -- Look for an SI prefix; should never occur with an alias. -- Check for longer prefix first ('dam' is decametre). -- SIprefixes[1] = prefix maximum #characters (as seen by mw.ustring.sub). local prefix = usub(unitcode, 1, plen) local si = SIprefixes[prefix] if si then local t = utable[usub(unitcode, plen+1)] if t and t.prefixes then local result = shallow_copy(t) if opt_sp_us then result.sp_us = true end if result.sp_us and si.name_us then result.si_name = si.name_us else result.si_name = si.name end result.si_prefix = si.prefix or prefix result.scale = t.scale * 10 ^ (si.exponent * t.prefixes) return true, setmetatable(result, unit_prefixed_mt) end end end -- Accept any unit with an engineering notation prefix like "e6cuft" -- (million cubic feet), but not chained prefixes like "e3e6cuft", -- and not if the unit is a combination or multiple, -- and not if the unit has an offset or is a built-in. -- Only en digits are accepted. local has_plus = unitcode:find('+', 1, true) if not has_plus then local exponent, baseunit = unitcode:match('^e(%d+)(.*)') if exponent then local engscale = text_code.eng_scales[exponent] if engscale then local success, result = lookup(baseunit, opt_sp_us, 'no_combination', utable, fails, depth) if not success then return false, result end if not (result.offset or result.builtin or result.engscale) then result.defkey = unitcode -- key to lookup default exception result.engscale = engscale result.scale = result.scale * 10 ^ tonumber(exponent) return true, result end end end end -- Accept user-defined combinations like "acre+m2+ha" or "acre m2 ha" for output. -- If '+' is used, each unit code can include a space, and any error is fatal. -- If ' ' is used and if each space-separated word is a unit code, it is a combo, -- but errors are not fatal so the unit code can be looked up as an extra unit. local err_is_fatal local combo = collection() if has_plus then err_is_fatal = true for item in (unitcode .. '+'):gmatch('%s*(.-)%s*%+') do if item ~= '' then combo:add(item) end end elseif unitcode:find('%s') then for item in unitcode:gmatch('%S+') do combo:add(item) end end if combo.n > 1 then local function lookup_combo() if what == 'no_combination' or what == 'only_multiple' then return false, { 'cvt_bad_unit', unitcode } end local result = { combination = {} } local cvt = result.combination for i, v in ipairs(combo) do local success, t = lookup(v, opt_sp_us, 'only_multiple', utable, fails, depth) if not success then return false, t end if i == 1 then result.utype = t.utype else local mismatch = check_mismatch(result, t) if mismatch then return false, mismatch end end cvt[i] = t end return true, result end local success, result = lookup_combo() if success or err_is_fatal then return success, result end end if not extra_units then local success, extra = pcall(function () return require(extra_module).extra_units end) if success and type(extra) == 'table' then extra_units = extra end end if extra_units then -- A unit in one data table might refer to a unit in the other table, so -- switch between them, relying on fails or depth to terminate loops. if not fails[unitcode] then fails[unitcode] = true local other = (utable == all_units) and extra_units or all_units local success, result = lookup(unitcode, opt_sp_us, what, other, fails, depth) if success then return true, result end end end return false, { 'cvt_unknown', unitcode } end local function valid_number(num) -- Return true if num is a valid number. -- In Scribunto (different from some standard Lua), when expressed as a string, -- overflow or other problems are indicated with text like "inf" or "nan" -- which are regarded as invalid here (each contains "n"). if type(num) == 'number' and tostring(num):find('n', 1, true) == nil then return true end end local function ntsh(num, debug) -- Return html text to be used for a hidden sort key so that -- the given number will be sorted in numeric order. -- If debug == true, output is in a box (not hidden). -- This implements Template:Ntsh (number table sorting, hidden). local result, style if not valid_number(num) then if num < 0 then result = '1000000000000000000' else result = '9000000000000000000' end elseif num == 0 then result = '5000000000000000000' else local mag = floor(log10(abs(num)) + 1e-14) local prefix if num > 0 then prefix = 7000 + mag else prefix = 2999 - mag num = num + 10^(mag+1) end result = format('%d', prefix) .. format('%015.0f', floor(num * 10^(14-mag))) end if debug then style = 'border:1px solid' else style = 'display:none' end return '<span style="' .. style .. '">' .. result .. '</span>' end local function hyphenated(name, parts) -- Return a hyphenated form of given name (for adjectival usage). -- The name may be linked and the target of the link must not be changed. -- Hypothetical examples: -- [[long ton|ton]] → [[long ton|ton]] (no change) -- [[tonne|long ton]] → [[tonne|long-ton]] -- [[metric ton|long ton]] → [[metric ton|long-ton]] -- [[long ton]] → [[long ton|long-ton]] -- Input can also have multiple links in a single name like: -- [[United States customary units|U.S.]] [[US gallon|gallon]] -- [[mile]]s per [[United States customary units|U.S.]] [[quart]] -- [[long ton]]s per [[short ton]] -- Assume that links cannot be nested (never like "[[abc[[def]]ghi]]"). -- This uses a simple and efficient procedure that works for most cases. -- Some units (if used) would require more, and can later think about -- adding a method to handle exceptions. -- The procedure is to replace each space with a hyphen, but -- not a space after ')' [for "(pre-1954&nbsp;US) nautical mile"], and -- not spaces immediately before '(' or in '(...)' [for cases like -- "British thermal unit (ISO)" and "Calorie (International Steam Table)"]. if name:find(' ', 1, true) then if parts then local pos if name:sub(1, 1) == '(' then pos = name:find(')', 1, true) if pos then return name:sub(1, pos+1) .. name:sub(pos+2):gsub(' ', '-') end elseif name:sub(-1, -1) == ')' then pos = name:find('(', 1, true) if pos then return name:sub(1, pos-2):gsub(' ', '-') .. name:sub(pos-1) end end return name:gsub(' ', '-') end parts = collection() for before, item, after in name:gmatch('([^[]*)(%[%[[^[]*%]%])([^[]*)') do if item:find(' ', 1, true) then local prefix local plen = item:find('|', 1, true) if plen then prefix = item:sub(1, plen) item = item:sub(plen + 1, -3) else prefix = item:sub(1, -3) .. '|' item = item:sub(3, -3) end item = prefix .. hyphenated(item, parts) .. ']]' end parts:add(before:gsub(' ', '-') .. item .. after:gsub(' ', '-')) end if parts.n == 0 then -- No link like "[[...]]" was found in the original name. parts:add(hyphenated(name, parts)) end return table.concat(parts) end return name end local function hyphenated_maybe(parms, want_name, sep, id, inout) -- Return s, f where -- s = id, possibly modified -- f = true if hyphenated -- Possible modifications: hyphenate; prepend '-'; append mid text. if id == nil or id == '' then return '' end local mid if parms.opt_adjectival then if inout == (parms.opt_flip and 'out' or 'in') then mid = parms.mid end if want_name then return '-' .. hyphenated(id) .. (mid or ''), true end end return sep .. id .. (mid or '') end local function change_sign(text) -- Change sign of text for correct appearance because it is negated. if text:sub(1, 1) == '-' then return text:sub(2) end return '-' .. text end local function use_minus(text) -- Return text with Unicode minus instead of '-', if present. if text:sub(1, 1) == '-' then return MINUS .. text:sub(2) end return text end local function digit_grouper(method, gaps) -- Return a table to hold groups of digits which can be joined with -- suitable separators (such as commas). -- Each group is separately translated to the local language because -- gap separators include digits which should not be translated. -- Parameter method is a number or nil: -- 3 for 3-digit grouping, or -- 2 for 3-then-2 grouping. -- Parameter gaps is true to use <span> gaps (numsep ignored). return { n = 0, add = function (self, digits) self.n = self.n + 1 self[self.n] = from_en(digits) end, join = function (self, rhs) -- Concatenate in reverse order. if gaps then local result = '' for i = 1, self.n - 1 do result = '<span style="margin-left: 0.25em">' .. self[i] .. '</span>' .. result end return '<span style="white-space: nowrap">' .. self[self.n] .. result .. from_en(rhs) .. '</span>' else local result = self[1] for i = 2, self.n do result = self[i] .. numsep .. result end return result .. from_en(rhs) end end, step = 3, next_position = function (self, previous) -- Return position of digit just before next group. -- Digits are grouped from right-to-left (least significant first). local result = previous - self.step if method == 2 then self.step = 2 end return (result < 0) and 0 or result end, } end local function with_separator(parms, text) -- Input text is a number in en digits and optional '.' decimal mark. -- Return an equivalent of text, formatted for display: -- with a custom decimal mark instead of '.', if wanted -- with thousand separators inserted, if wanted -- digits in local language -- The given text is like '123' or '12345.6789' or '1.23e45' -- (e notation can only occur when processing an input value). -- The text has no sign (caller inserts that later, if necessary). -- Separator is inserted only in the integer part of the significand -- (not after the decimal mark, and not after 'e' or 'E'). if parms.opt_nocomma or numsep == '' then return from_en(text) end local last = text:match('()[.eE]') -- () returns position if last == nil then last = #text else last = last - 1 -- index of last character before dot/e/E end if last < 4 or (last == 4 and parms.opt_comma5) then return from_en(text) end local groups = digit_grouper(group_method, parms.opt_gaps) local i = last while i > 0 do local position = groups:next_position(i) groups:add(text:sub(position+1, i)) i = position end return groups:join(text:sub(last+1)) end -- Input values can use values like 1.23e12, but are never displayed -- using scientific notation like 1.23×10¹². -- Very small or very large output values use scientific notation. -- Use format(fmtpower, significand, '10', exponent) where each arg is a string. local fmtpower = '%s<span style="margin:0 .15em 0 .25em">×</span>%s^%s' local function with_exponent(show, exponent) -- Return wikitext to display the implied value in scientific notation. -- Input uses en digits; output uses digits in local language. if #show > 1 then show = show:sub(1, 1) .. '.' .. show:sub(2) end return format(fmtpower, from_en(show), from_en('10'), use_minus(from_en(tostring(exponent)))) end local function make_sigfig(value, sigfig) -- Return show, exponent that are equivalent to the result of -- converting the number 'value' (where value >= 0) to a string, -- rounded to 'sigfig' significant figures. -- The returned items are: -- show: a string of digits; no sign and no dot; -- there is an implied dot before show. -- exponent: a number (an integer) to shift the implied dot. -- Resulting value = tonumber('.' .. show) * 10^exponent. -- Examples: -- make_sigfig(23.456, 3) returns '235', 2 (.235 * 10^2). -- make_sigfig(0.0023456, 3) returns '235', -2 (.235 * 10^-2). -- make_sigfig(0, 3) returns '000', 1 (.000 * 10^1). if sigfig <= 0 then sigfig = 1 elseif sigfig > maxsigfig then sigfig = maxsigfig end if value == 0 then return string.rep('0', sigfig), 1 end local exp, fracpart = math.modf(log10(value)) if fracpart >= 0 then fracpart = fracpart - 1 exp = exp + 1 end local digits = format('%.0f', 10^(fracpart + sigfig)) if #digits > sigfig then -- Overflow (for sigfig=3: like 0.9999 rounding to "1000"; need "100"). digits = digits:sub(1, sigfig) exp = exp + 1 end assert(#digits == sigfig, 'Bug: rounded number has wrong length') return digits, exp end -- Fraction output format. local fracfmt = { { -- Like {{frac}} (fraction slash). -- 1/2 : sign, numerator, denominator -- 1+2/3 : signed_wholenumber, numerator, denominator '<span class="frac nowrap">%s^%s&frasl;_%s</span>', '<span class="frac nowrap">%s<span class="visualhide">&nbsp;</span>^%s&frasl;_%s</span>', }, { -- Like {{sfrac}} (fraction horizontal bar). -- 1//2 : sign, numerator, denominator (sign should probably be before the fraction, but then it can wrap, and html is already too long) -- 1+2//3 : signed_wholenumber, numerator, denominator '<span class="sfrac nowrap" style="display:inline-block; vertical-align:-0.5em; font-size:85%%; text-align:center;"><span style="display:block; line-height:1em; padding:0 0.1em;">%s%s</span><span class="visualhide">/</span><span style="display:block; line-height:1em; padding:0 0.1em; border-top:1px solid;">%s</span></span>', '<span class="sfrac nowrap">%s<span class="visualhide">&nbsp;</span><span style="display:inline-block; vertical-align:-0.5em; font-size:85%%; text-align:center;"><span style="display:block; line-height:1em; padding:0 0.1em;">%s</span><span class="visualhide">/</span><span style="display:block; line-height:1em; padding:0 0.1em; border-top:1px solid;">%s</span></span></span>', }, } local function format_fraction(parms, inout, negative, wholestr, numstr, denstr, do_spell, style) -- Return wikitext for a fraction, possibly spelled. -- Inputs use en digits and have no sign; output uses digits in local language. local wikitext if not style then style = parms.opt_fraction_horizontal and 2 or 1 end if wholestr == '' then wholestr = nil end if wholestr then local decorated = with_separator(parms, wholestr) if negative then decorated = MINUS .. decorated end local fmt = fracfmt[style][2] wikitext = format(fmt, decorated, from_en(numstr), from_en(denstr)) else local sign = negative and MINUS or '' wikitext = format(fracfmt[style][1], sign, from_en(numstr), from_en(denstr)) end if do_spell then if negative then if wholestr then wholestr = '-' .. wholestr else numstr = '-' .. numstr end end wikitext = spell_number(parms, inout, wholestr, numstr, denstr) or wikitext end return wikitext end local function format_number(parms, show, exponent, isnegative) -- Parameter show is a string or a table containing strings. -- Each string is a formatted number in en digits and optional '.' decimal mark. -- A table represents a fraction: integer, numerator, denominator; -- if a table is given, exponent must be nil. -- Return t where t is a table with fields: -- show = wikitext formatted to display implied value -- (digits in local language) -- is_scientific = true if show uses scientific notation -- clean = unformatted show (possibly adjusted and with inserted '.') -- (en digits) -- sign = '' or MINUS -- exponent = exponent (possibly adjusted) -- The clean and exponent fields can be used to calculate the -- rounded absolute value, if needed. -- -- The value implied by the arguments is found from: -- exponent is nil; and -- show is a string of digits (no sign), with an optional dot; -- show = '123.4' is value 123.4, '1234' is value 1234.0; -- or: -- exponent is an integer indicating where dot should be; -- show is a string of digits (no sign and no dot); -- there is an implied dot before show; -- show does not start with '0'; -- show = '1234', exponent = 3 is value 0.1234*10^3 = 123.4. -- -- The formatted result: -- * Is for an output value and is spelled if wanted and possible. -- * Includes a Unicode minus if isnegative and not spelled. -- * Uses a custom decimal mark, if wanted. -- * Has digits grouped where necessary, if wanted. -- * Uses scientific notation for very small or large values -- (which forces output to not be spelled). -- * Has no more than maxsigfig significant digits -- (same as old template and {{#expr}}). local sign = isnegative and MINUS or '' local maxlen = maxsigfig local tfrac if type(show) == 'table' then tfrac = show show = tfrac.wholestr assert(exponent == nil, 'Bug: exponent given with fraction') end if not tfrac and not exponent then local integer, dot, decimals = show:match('^(%d*)(%.?)(.*)') if #integer >= 10 then show = integer .. decimals exponent = #integer elseif integer == '0' or integer == '' then local zeros, figs = decimals:match('^(0*)([^0]?.*)') if #figs == 0 then if #zeros > maxlen then show = '0.' .. zeros:sub(1, maxlen) end elseif #zeros >= 4 then show = figs exponent = -#zeros elseif #figs > maxlen then show = '0.' .. zeros .. figs:sub(1, maxlen) end else maxlen = maxlen + #dot if #show > maxlen then show = show:sub(1, maxlen) end end end if exponent then if #show > maxlen then show = show:sub(1, maxlen) end if exponent > 10 or exponent <= -4 or (exponent == 10 and show ~= '1000000000') then -- Rounded value satisfies: value >= 1e9 or value < 1e-4 (1e9 = 0.1e10). return { clean = '.' .. show, exponent = exponent, sign = sign, show = sign .. with_exponent(show, exponent-1), is_scientific = true, } end if exponent >= #show then show = show .. string.rep('0', exponent - #show) -- result has no dot elseif exponent <= 0 then show = '0.' .. string.rep('0', -exponent) .. show else show = show:sub(1, exponent) .. '.' .. show:sub(exponent+1) end end local formatted_show if tfrac then show = tostring(tfrac.value) -- to set clean in returned table formatted_show = format_fraction(parms, 'out', isnegative, tfrac.wholestr, tfrac.numstr, tfrac.denstr, parms.opt_spell_out) else if isnegative and show:match('^0.?0*$') then sign = '' -- don't show minus if result is negative but rounds to zero end formatted_show = sign .. with_separator(parms, show) if parms.opt_spell_out then formatted_show = spell_number(parms, 'out', sign .. show) or formatted_show end end return { clean = show, sign = sign, show = formatted_show, is_scientific = false, -- to avoid calling __index } end local function extract_fraction(parms, text, negative) -- If text represents a fraction, return -- value, altvalue, show, spelled, denominator -- where -- value is a number (value of the fraction in argument text) -- altvalue is an alternate interpretation of any fraction for the hands -- unit where "14.1+3/4" means 14 hands 1.75 inches! -- show is a string (formatted text for display of an input value, -- and is spelled if wanted and possible) -- spelled is true if show was spelled -- denominator is value of the denominator in the fraction -- Otherwise, return nil. -- Input uses en digits and '.' decimal mark (input has been translated). -- Output uses digits in local language and custom decimal mark, if any. -- -- In the following, '(3/8)' represents the wikitext required to -- display a fraction with numerator 3 and denominator 8. -- In the wikitext, Unicode minus is used for a negative value. -- text value, show value, show -- if not negative if negative -- 3 / 8 0.375, '(3/8)' -0.375, '−(3/8)' -- 2 + 3 / 8 2.375, '2(3/8)' -1.625, '−2(−3/8)' -- 2 - 3 / 8 1.625, '2(−3/8)' -2.375, '−2(3/8)' -- 1 + 20/8 3.5 , '1/(20/8)' 1.5 , '−1/(−20/8)' -- 1 - 20/8 -1.5., '1(−20/8)' -3.5 , '−1(20/8)' -- Wherever an integer appears above, numbers like 1.25 or 12.5e-3 -- (which may be negative) are also accepted (like old template). -- Old template interprets '1.23e+2+12/24' as '123(12/24)' = 123.5! local numstr, whole, value, altvalue local lhs, slash, denstr = text:match('^%s*([^/]-)%s*(/+)%s*(.-)%s*$') local denominator = tonumber(denstr) if denominator == nil then return nil end local wholestr, negfrac, rhs = lhs:match('^%s*(.-[^eE])%s*([+-])%s*(.-)%s*$') if wholestr == nil or wholestr == '' then wholestr = nil whole = 0 numstr = lhs else whole = tonumber(wholestr) if whole == nil then return nil end numstr = rhs end negfrac = (negfrac == '-') local numerator = tonumber(numstr) if numerator == nil then return nil end -- Spelling of silly inputs like "-2+3/8" or "2+3/+8" (mixed or excess signs) is not supported. local do_spell if negative == negfrac or wholestr == nil then value = whole + numerator / denominator altvalue = whole + numerator / (denominator * 10) do_spell = parms.opt_spell_in if do_spell then if not (numstr:match('^%d') and denstr:match('^%d')) then -- if either has a sign do_spell = false end end else value = whole - numerator / denominator altvalue = whole - numerator / (denominator * 10) numstr = change_sign(numstr) do_spell = false end if not valid_number(value) then return nil -- overflow or similar end numstr = use_minus(numstr) denstr = use_minus(denstr) local style = #slash -- kludge: 1 or 2 slashes can be used to select style if style > 2 then style = 2 end local wikitext = format_fraction(parms, 'in', negative, wholestr, numstr, denstr, do_spell, style) return value, altvalue, wikitext, do_spell, denominator end local function extract_number(parms, text, another, no_fraction) -- Return true, info if can extract a number from text, -- where info is a table with the result, -- or return false, t where t is an error message table. -- Input can use en digits or digits in local language. -- Parameter another = true if the expected value is not the first. -- Before processing, the input text is cleaned: -- * Any thousand separators (valid or not) are removed. -- * Any sign (and optional following whitespace) is replaced with -- '-' (if negative) or '' (otherwise). -- That replaces Unicode minus with '-'. -- If successful, the returned info table contains named fields: -- value = a valid number -- altvalue = a valid number, usually same as value but different -- if fraction used (for hands unit) -- singular = true if value is 1 (to use singular form of units) -- = false if value is -1 (like old template) -- clean = cleaned text with any separators and sign removed -- (en digits and '.' decimal mark) -- show = text formatted for output -- (digits in local language and custom decimal mark) -- The resulting show: -- * Is for an input value and is spelled if wanted and possible. -- * Has a rounded value, if wanted. -- * Has digits grouped where necessary, if wanted. -- * If negative, a Unicode minus is used; otherwise the sign is -- '+' (if the input text used '+'), or is '' (if no sign in input). text = strip(text or '') local clean = to_en(text) if clean == '' then return false, { another and 'cvt_no_num2' or 'cvt_no_num' } end local isnegative, propersign = false, '' -- most common case local singular, show, denominator local value = tonumber(clean) local altvalue if value then local sign = clean:sub(1, 1) if sign == '+' or sign == '-' then propersign = (sign == '+') and '+' or MINUS clean = clean:sub(2) end if value < 0 then isnegative = true value = -value end else local valstr for _, prefix in ipairs({ '-', MINUS, '&minus;' }) do -- Including '-' means inputs like '- 2' (with space) are accepted as -2. -- It also sets isnegative in case input is a fraction like '-2-3/4'. local plen = #prefix if clean:sub(1, plen) == prefix then valstr = clean:sub(plen + 1) break end end if valstr then isnegative = true propersign = MINUS clean = valstr value = tonumber(clean) end if value == nil then local spelled if not no_fraction then value, altvalue, show, spelled, denominator = extract_fraction(parms, clean, isnegative) end if value == nil then return false, { 'cvt_bad_num', text } end if value <= 1 then singular = true -- for example, "½ mile" or "one half mile" (singular unit) end end end if not valid_number(value) then -- for example, "1e310" may overflow return false, { 'cvt_invalid_num' } end if show == nil then singular = (value == 1 and not isnegative) local precision = parms.input_precision if precision and 0 <= precision and precision <= 8 then local fmt = '%.' .. format('%d', precision) .. 'f' show = fmt:format(value + 2e-14) -- fudge for some common cases of bad rounding else show = clean end show = propersign .. with_separator(parms, show) if parms.opt_spell_in then show = spell_number(parms, 'in', propersign .. clean) or show end end local altvalue = altvalue or value if isnegative and (value ~= 0) then value = -value altvalue = -altvalue end return true, { value = value, altvalue = altvalue, singular = singular, clean = clean, show = show, denominator = denominator, } end local function get_number(text) -- Return v, f where: -- v = nil (text is not a number) -- or -- v = value of text (text is a number) -- f = true if value is an integer -- Input can use en digits or digits in local language, -- but no separators, no Unicode minus, and no fraction. if text then local number = tonumber(to_en(text)) if number then local integer, fracpart = math.modf(number) return number, (fracpart == 0) end end end local function gcd(a, b) -- Return the greatest common denominator for the given values, -- which are known to be positive integers. if a > b then a, b = b, a end if a <= 0 then return b end local r = b % a if r <= 0 then return a end if r == 1 then return 1 end return gcd(r, a) end local function fraction_table(value, denominator) -- Return value as a string or a table: -- * If result is a string, there is no fraction, and the result -- is value formatted as a string of en digits. -- * If result is a table, it represents a fraction with named fields: -- wholestr, numstr, denstr (strings of en digits for integer, numerator, denominator). -- The result is rounded to the nearest multiple of (1/denominator). -- If the multiple is zero, no fraction is included. -- No fraction is included if value is very large as the fraction would -- be unhelpful, particularly if scientific notation is required. -- Input value is a non-negative number. -- Input denominator is a positive integer for the desired fraction. if value <= 0 then return '0' end if denominator <= 0 or value > 1e8 then return format('%.2f', value) end local integer, decimals = math.modf(value) local numerator = floor((decimals * denominator) + 0.5 + 2e-14) -- add fudge for some common cases of bad rounding if numerator >= denominator then integer = integer + 1 numerator = 0 end local wholestr = tostring(integer) if numerator > 0 then local div = gcd(numerator, denominator) if div > 1 then numerator = numerator / div denominator = denominator / div end return { wholestr = (integer > 0) and wholestr or '', numstr = tostring(numerator), denstr = tostring(denominator), value = value, } end return wholestr end local function preunits(count, preunit1, preunit2) -- If count is 1: -- ignore preunit2 -- return p1 -- else: -- preunit1 is used for preunit2 if the latter is empty -- return p1, p2 -- where: -- p1 is text to insert before the input unit -- p2 is text to insert before the output unit -- p1 or p2 may be nil to mean "no preunit" -- Using '+ ' gives output like "5+ feet" (no preceding space). local function withspace(text, i) -- Insert space at beginning if i == 1, or at end if i == -1. -- However, no space is inserted if there is a space or '&nbsp;' -- or '-' at that position ('-' is for adjectival text). local current = text:sub(i, i) if current == ' ' or current == '-' then return text end if i == 1 then current = text:sub(1, 6) else current = text:sub(-6, -1) end if current == '&nbsp;' then return text end if i == 1 then return ' ' .. text end return text .. ' ' end preunit1 = preunit1 or '' local trim1 = strip(preunit1) if count == 1 then if trim1 == '' then return nil end return withspace(withspace(preunit1, 1), -1) end preunit2 = preunit2 or '' local trim2 = strip(preunit2) if trim1 == '' and trim2 == '' then return nil, nil end if trim1 ~= '+' then preunit1 = withspace(preunit1, 1) end if trim2 == '&#32;' then -- trick to make preunit2 empty preunit2 = nil elseif trim2 == '' then preunit2 = preunit1 elseif trim2 ~= '+' then preunit2 = withspace(preunit2, 1) end return preunit1, preunit2 end local function range_text(range, want_name, parms, before, after) -- Return before .. rtext .. after -- where rtext is the text that separates two values in a range. local rtext, adj_text, exception if type(range) == 'table' then -- Table must specify range text for abbr=off and for abbr=on, -- and may specify range text for 'adj=on', -- and may specify exception = true. rtext = range[want_name and 'off' or 'on'] adj_text = range['adj'] exception = range['exception'] else rtext = range end if parms.opt_adjectival then if want_name or (exception and parms.abbr_org == 'on') then rtext = adj_text or rtext:gsub(' ', '-'):gsub('&nbsp;', '-') end end if rtext == '–' and after:sub(1, #MINUS) == MINUS then rtext = '&nbsp;– ' end return before .. rtext .. after end local function get_composite(parms, iparm, total, in_unit_table) -- Look for a composite input unit. For example, "{{convert|1|yd|2|ft|3|in}}" -- would result in a call to this function with -- iparm = 3 (parms[iparm] = "2", just after the first unit) -- total = 1 (number of yards) -- in_unit_table = (unit table for "yd") -- Return true, iparm, unit where -- iparm = index just after the composite units (7 in above example) -- unit = composite unit table holding all input units, -- or return true if no composite unit is present in parms, -- or return false, t where t is an error message table. local default, subinfo local composite_units, count = { in_unit_table }, 1 local fixups = {} local subunit = in_unit_table while subunit.subdivs do -- subdivs is nil or a table of allowed subdivisions local subcode = strip(parms[iparm+1]) local subdiv = subunit.subdivs[subcode] if not subdiv then break end local success success, subunit = lookup(subcode, parms.opt_sp_us, 'no_combination') if not success then return false, subunit end -- should never occur success, subinfo = extract_number(parms, parms[iparm]) if not success then return false, subinfo end iparm = iparm + 2 subunit.inout = 'in' subunit.valinfo = { subinfo } -- Recalculate total as a number of subdivisions. -- subdiv[1] = number of subdivisions per previous unit (integer > 1). total = total * subdiv[1] + subinfo.value if not default then -- set by the first subdiv with a default defined default = subdiv.default end count = count + 1 composite_units[count] = subunit if subdiv.unit or subdiv.name then fixups[count] = { unit = subdiv.unit, name = subdiv.name, valinfo = subunit.valinfo } end end if count == 1 then return true -- no error and no composite unit end for i, fixup in pairs(fixups) do local unit = fixup.unit local name = fixup.name if not unit or (count > 2 and name) then composite_units[i].fixed_name = name else local success, alternate = lookup(unit, parms.opt_sp_us, 'no_combination') if not success then return false, alternate end -- should never occur alternate.inout = 'in' alternate.valinfo = fixup.valinfo composite_units[i] = alternate end end return true, iparm, { utype = in_unit_table.utype, scale = subunit.scale, -- scale of last (least significant) unit valinfo = { { value = total, clean = subinfo.clean, denominator = subinfo.denominator } }, composite = composite_units, default = default or in_unit_table.default } end local function translate_parms(parms, kv_pairs) -- Update fields in parms by translating each key:value in kv_pairs to terms -- used by this module (may involve translating from local language to English). -- Also, checks are performed which may display warnings, if enabled. -- Return true if successful or return false, t where t is an error message table. if kv_pairs.adj and kv_pairs.sing then -- For en.wiki (before translation), warn if attempt to use adj and sing -- as the latter is a deprecated alias for the former. if kv_pairs.adj ~= kv_pairs.sing and kv_pairs.sing ~= '' then add_warning(parms, 1, 'cvt_unknown_option', 'sing=' .. kv_pairs.sing) end kv_pairs.sing = nil end for loc_name, loc_value in pairs(kv_pairs) do local en_name = text_code.en_option_name[loc_name] if en_name then local en_value if en_name == 'frac' or en_name == 'sigfig' then if loc_value == '' then add_warning(parms, 2, 'cvt_empty_option', loc_name) else local minimum local number, is_integer = get_number(loc_value) if en_name == 'frac' then minimum = 2 if number and number < 0 then parms.opt_fraction_horizontal = true number = -number end else minimum = 1 end if number and is_integer and number >= minimum then en_value = number else add_warning(parms, 1, (en_name == 'frac' and 'cvt_bad_frac' or 'cvt_bad_sigfig'), loc_value) end end else en_value = text_code.en_option_value[en_name][loc_value] if en_value == nil then if loc_value == '' then add_warning(parms, 2, 'cvt_empty_option', loc_name) else -- loc_value can no longer be nil here (at one time, that could occur -- with aliases like |sing=off|adj=on), but am retaining safety check. local text = loc_value and (loc_name .. '=' .. loc_value) or loc_name add_warning(parms, 1, 'cvt_unknown_option', text) end elseif en_value == '' then en_value = nil -- an ignored option like adj=off elseif type(en_value) == 'string' and en_value:sub(1, 4) == 'opt_' then for _, v in ipairs(split(en_value, ',')) do parms[v] = true end en_value = nil end end parms[en_name] = en_value else add_warning(parms, 1, 'cvt_unknown_option', loc_name .. '=' .. loc_value) end end if parms.adj then if parms.adj:sub(1, 2) == 'ri' then -- It is known that adj is 'riN' where N is a single digit, so precision is valid. -- Only a single en digit is accepted. parms.input_precision = tonumber(parms.adj:sub(-1)) parms.adj = nil end end local cfg_abbr = config.abbr if cfg_abbr then if cfg_abbr == 'on always' then parms.abbr = 'on' elseif cfg_abbr == 'on default' then if parms.abbr == nil then parms.abbr = 'on' end end end if parms.abbr then parms.abbr_org = parms.abbr -- original abbr that was set, before any flip elseif parms.opt_hand_hh then parms.abbr_org = 'on' parms.abbr = 'on' else parms.abbr = 'out' -- default is to abbreviate output only (use symbol, not name) end if parms.opt_flip then local function swap_in_out(option) local value = parms[option] if value == 'in' then parms[option] = 'out' elseif value == 'out' then parms[option] = 'in' end end swap_in_out('abbr') swap_in_out('lk') if parms.opt_spell_in and not parms.opt_spell_out then -- For simplicity, and because it does not appear to be needed, -- user cannot set an option to spell the output only. parms.opt_spell_in = nil parms.opt_spell_out = true end end if parms.opt_spell_upper then parms.spell_upper = parms.opt_flip and 'out' or 'in' end if parms.opt_table or parms.opt_tablecen then if parms.abbr_org == nil and parms.lk == nil then parms.opt_values = true end local align = format('align="%s"', parms.opt_table and 'right' or 'center') parms.table_joins = { align .. '|', '\n|' .. align .. '|' } end if parms.opt_lang_en then from_en_table = nil end return true end local function get_values(parms) -- If successful, update parms and return true, v, i where -- v = table of input values -- i = index to next entry in parms after those processed here -- or return false, t where t is an error message table. local ranges = text_code.ranges local valinfo = collection() -- numbered table of input values local range = collection() -- numbered table of range items (having, for example, 2 range items requires 3 input values) local had_nocomma -- true if removed "nocomma" kludge from second parameter (like "tonocomma") local parm2 = strip(parms[2]) if parm2 and parm2:sub(-7, -1) == 'nocomma' then parms[2] = strip(parm2:sub(1, -8)) parms.opt_nocomma = true had_nocomma = true end local function extractor(i) -- If the parameter is not a value, try unpacking it as a range ("1-23" for "1 to 23"). -- However, "-1-2/3" is a negative fraction (-1⅔), so it must be extracted first. -- Unpacked items are inserted into the parms table. local valstr = strip(parms[i]) -- trim so any '-' as a negative sign will be at start local success, result = extract_number(parms, valstr, i > 1) if not success and valstr and i < 20 then -- check i to limit abuse for _, sep in ipairs(ranges.words) do local start, stop = valstr:find(sep, 2, true) -- start at 2 to skip any negative sign for range '-' if start then parms[i] = valstr:sub(stop + 1) table.insert(parms, i, sep) table.insert(parms, i, valstr:sub(1, start - 1)) return extractor(i) -- this allows combinations like "1 x 2 to 3 x 4" end end end return success, result end local i = 1 local is_change while true do local success, info = extractor(i) -- need to set parms.opt_nocomma before calling this if not success then return false, info end i = i + 1 if is_change then info.is_change = true -- value is after "±" and so is a change (significant for range like {{convert|5|±|5|°C}}) is_change = nil end valinfo:add(info) local next = strip(parms[i]) local range_item = ranges.types[next] or ranges.types[ranges.aliases[next]] if not range_item then break end i = i + 1 range:add(range_item) if type(range_item) == 'table' then parms.is_range_x = range_item.is_range_x is_change = range_item.is_range_change end end if range.n > 0 then if range.n > 30 then -- limit abuse, although 4 is a more likely upper limit return false, { 'cvt_invalid_num' } -- misleading message but it will do end parms.range = range elseif had_nocomma then return false, { 'cvt_unknown', parm2 } end return true, valinfo, i end local function simple_get_values(parms) -- If input is like "{{convert|valid_value|valid_unit|...}}", -- return true, v, 3, in_unit, in_unit_table -- (as for get_values(), but with a unit name and table for a valid unit; -- 3 = index in parms of whatever follows valid_unit, if anything). -- The valid_value is not negative and does not use a fraction, and -- no options requiring further processing of the input are used. -- Otherwise, return nothing and caller will reparse the input. -- Testing shows this function is successful for 96% of converts in articles, -- and that on average it speeds up converts by 8%. if parms.input_precision or parms.opt_spell_in then return end local clean = to_en(strip(parms[1] or '')) if #clean > 10 or not clean:match('^[0-9.]+$') then return end local value = tonumber(clean) if not value then return end local info = { value = value, altvalue = value, singular = (value == 1), clean = clean, show = with_separator(parms, clean), } local in_unit = strip(parms[2]) local success, in_unit_table = lookup(in_unit, parms.opt_sp_us, 'no_combination') if not success then return end return true, { info }, 3, in_unit, in_unit_table end local function get_parms(pframe) -- If successful, return true, parms, unit where -- parms is a table of all arguments passed to the template -- converted to named arguments, and -- unit is the input unit table; -- or return false, t where t is an error message table. -- The returned input unit table may be for a fake unit using the specified -- unit code as the symbol and name, and with bad_mcode = message code table. -- MediaWiki removes leading and trailing whitespace from the values of -- named arguments. However, the values of numbered arguments include any -- whitespace entered in the template, and whitespace is used by some -- parameters (example: the numbered parameters associated with "disp=x"). local parms = {} -- arguments passed to template, after translation local kv_pairs = {} -- table of input key:value pairs where key is a name; needed because cannot iterate parms and add new fields to it for k, v in pairs(pframe.args) do if type(k) == 'number' or k == 'test' then -- parameter "test" is reserved for testing and is not translated parms[k] = v else kv_pairs[k] = v end end local success, msg = translate_parms(parms, kv_pairs) if not success then return false, msg end local success, valinfo, i, in_unit, in_unit_table = simple_get_values(parms) if not success then success, valinfo, i = get_values(parms) if not success then return false, valinfo end in_unit = strip(parms[i]) i = i + 1 success, in_unit_table = lookup(in_unit, parms.opt_sp_us, 'no_combination') if not success then if in_unit == nil then in_unit = '' end if parms.opt_ignore_error then -- display given unit code with no error (for use with {{val}}) in_unit_table = nil end in_unit_table = setmetatable({ symbol = in_unit, name2 = in_unit, utype = "length", scale = 1, bad_mcode = in_unit_table, default = "m" }, unit_mt) end end if parms.test == 'msg' then -- Am testing the messages produced when no output unit is specified, and -- the input unit has a missing or invalid default. -- Set two units for testing that. -- LATER: Remove this code. if in_unit == 'chain' then in_unit_table.default = nil -- no default elseif in_unit == 'rd' then in_unit_table.default = "ft!X!m" -- an invalid expression end end in_unit_table.valinfo = valinfo in_unit_table.inout = 'in' -- this is an input unit if not parms.range then local success, inext, composite_unit = get_composite(parms, i, valinfo[1].value, in_unit_table) if not success then return false, inext end if composite_unit then in_unit_table = composite_unit i = inext end end if in_unit_table.builtin == 'mach' then -- As with old template, a number following Mach as the input unit is the altitude, -- and there is no way to specify an altitude for the output unit. -- Could put more code in this function to get any output unit and check for -- an altitude following that unit. local success, info = extract_number(parms, parms[i], false, true) if success then i = i + 1 in_unit_table.altitude = info.value end end local next = strip(parms[i]) i = i + 1 local precision, is_bad_precision local function set_precision(text) local number, is_integer = get_number(text) if number then if is_integer then precision = number else precision = text is_bad_precision = true end return true -- text was used for precision, good or bad end end if not set_precision(next) then parms.out_unit = next if set_precision(strip(parms[i])) then i = i + 1 end end if parms.opt_adj_mid then parms.opt_adjectival = true next = parms[i] i = i + 1 if next then -- mid-text words if next:sub(1, 1) == '-' then parms.mid = next else parms.mid = ' ' .. next end end end if parms.opt_one_preunit then parms[parms.opt_flip and 'preunit2' or 'preunit1'] = preunits(1, parms[i]) i = i + 1 end if parms.disp == 'x' then -- Following is reasonably compatible with the old template. local first = parms[i] or '' local second = parms[i+1] or '' i = i + 2 if strip(first) == '' then -- user can enter '&#32;' rather than ' ' to avoid the default first = ' [&nbsp;' .. first second = '&nbsp;]' .. second end parms.joins = { first, second } elseif parms.opt_two_preunits then local p1, p2 = preunits(2, parms[i], parms[i+1]) i = i + 2 if parms.preunit1 then -- To simplify documentation, allow unlikely use of adj=pre with disp=preunit -- (however, an output unit must be specified with adj=pre and with disp=preunit). parms.preunit1 = parms.preunit1 .. p1 parms.preunit2 = p2 else parms.preunit1, parms.preunit2 = p1, p2 end end if precision == nil then if set_precision(strip(parms[i])) then i = i + 1 end end if is_bad_precision then add_warning(parms, 1, 'cvt_bad_prec', precision) else parms.precision = precision end return true, parms, in_unit_table end local function record_default_precision(parms, out_current, precision) -- If necessary, adjust parameters and return a possibly adjusted precision. -- When converting a range of values where a default precision is required, -- that default is calculated for each value because the result sometimes -- depends on the precise input and output values. This function may cause -- the entire convert process to be repeated in order to ensure that the -- same default precision is used for each individual convert. -- If that were not done, a range like 1000 to 1000.4 may give poor results -- because the first output could be heavily rounded, while the second is not. -- For range 1000.4 to 1000, this function can give the second convert the -- same default precision that was used for the first. if not parms.opt_round_each then local maxdef = out_current.max_default_precision if maxdef then if maxdef < precision then parms.do_convert_again = true out_current.max_default_precision = precision else precision = out_current.max_default_precision end else out_current.max_default_precision = precision end end return precision end local function default_precision(parms, invalue, inclean, denominator, outvalue, in_current, out_current, extra) -- Return a default value for precision (an integer like 2, 0, -2). -- If denominator is not nil, it is the value of the denominator in inclean. -- Code follows procedures used in old template. local fudge = 1e-14 -- {{Order of magnitude}} adds this, so we do too local prec, minprec, adjust local utype = out_current.utype local subunit_ignore_trailing_zero local subunit_more_precision -- kludge for "in" used in input like "|2|ft|6|in" local composite = in_current.composite if composite then subunit_ignore_trailing_zero = true -- input "|2|st|10|lb" has precision 0, not -1 if composite[#composite].exception == 'subunit_more_precision' then subunit_more_precision = true -- do not use standard precision with input like "|2|ft|6|in" end end if denominator and denominator > 0 then prec = math.max(log10(denominator), 1) else -- Count digits after decimal mark, handling cases like '12.345e6'. local exponent local integer, dot, decimals, expstr = inclean:match('^(%d*)(%.?)(%d*)(.*)') local e = expstr:sub(1, 1) if e == 'e' or e == 'E' then exponent = tonumber(expstr:sub(2)) end if dot == '' then prec = subunit_ignore_trailing_zero and 0 or -integer:match('0*$'):len() else prec = #decimals end if exponent then -- So '1230' and '1.23e3' both give prec = -1, and '0.00123' and '1.23e-3' give 5. prec = prec - exponent end end if in_current.istemperature and out_current.istemperature then -- Converting between common temperatures (°C, °F, °R, K); not keVT, MK. -- Kelvin value can be almost zero, or small but negative due to precision problems. -- Also, an input value like -300 C (below absolute zero) gives negative kelvins. -- Calculate minimum precision from absolute value. adjust = 0 local kelvin = abs((invalue - in_current.offset) * in_current.scale) if kelvin < 1e-8 then -- assume nonzero due to input or calculation precision problem minprec = 2 else minprec = 2 - floor(log10(kelvin) + fudge) -- 3 sigfigs in kelvin end else if invalue == 0 or outvalue <= 0 then -- We are never called with a negative outvalue, but it might be zero. -- This is special-cased to avoid calculation exceptions. return record_default_precision(parms, out_current, 0) end if out_current.exception == 'integer_more_precision' and floor(invalue) == invalue then -- With certain output units that sometimes give poor results -- with default rounding, use more precision when the input -- value is equal to an integer. An example of a poor result -- is when input 50 gives a smaller output than input 49.5. -- Experiment shows this helps, but it does not eliminate all -- surprises because it is not clear whether "50" should be -- interpreted as "from 45 to 55" or "from 49.5 to 50.5". adjust = -log10(in_current.scale) elseif subunit_more_precision then -- Conversion like "{{convert|6|ft|1|in|cm}}" (where subunit is "in") -- has a non-standard adjust value, to give more output precision. adjust = log10(out_current.scale) + 2 else adjust = log10(abs(invalue / outvalue)) end adjust = adjust + log10(2) -- Ensure that the output has at least two significant figures. minprec = 1 - floor(log10(outvalue) + fudge) end if extra then adjust = extra.adjust or adjust minprec = extra.minprec or minprec end return record_default_precision(parms, out_current, math.max(floor(prec + adjust), minprec)) end local function convert(parms, invalue, info, in_current, out_current) -- Convert given input value from one unit to another. -- Return output_value (a number) if a simple convert, or -- return f, t where -- f = true, t = table of information with results, or -- f = false, t = error message table. local inscale = in_current.scale local outscale = out_current.scale if not in_current.iscomplex and not out_current.iscomplex then return invalue * (inscale / outscale) -- minimize overhead for most common case end if in_current.invert or out_current.invert then -- Inverted units, such as inverse length, inverse time, or -- fuel efficiency. Built-in units do not have invert set. if (in_current.invert or 1) * (out_current.invert or 1) < 0 then return 1 / (invalue * inscale * outscale) end return invalue * (inscale / outscale) elseif in_current.offset then -- Temperature (there are no built-ins for this type of unit). if info.is_change then return invalue * (inscale / outscale) end return (invalue - in_current.offset) * (inscale / outscale) + out_current.offset else -- Built-in unit. local in_builtin = in_current.builtin local out_builtin = out_current.builtin if in_builtin and out_builtin then if in_builtin == out_builtin then return invalue end -- There are no cases (yet) where need to convert from one -- built-in unit to another, so this should never occur. return false, { 'cvt_bug_convert' } end if in_builtin == 'mach' or out_builtin == 'mach' then local adjust if in_builtin == 'mach' then inscale = speed_of_sound(in_current.altitude) adjust = outscale / 0.1 else outscale = speed_of_sound(out_current.altitude) adjust = 0.1 / inscale end return true, { outvalue = invalue * (inscale / outscale), adjust = log10(adjust) + log10(2), } elseif in_builtin == 'hand' then -- 1 hand = 4 inches; 1.2 hands = 6 inches. -- Decimals of a hand are only defined for the first digit, and -- the first fractional digit should be a number of inches (1, 2 or 3). -- However, this code interprets the entire fractional part as the number -- of inches / 10 (so 1.75 inches would be 0.175 hands). -- A value like 12.3 hands is exactly 12*4 + 3 inches; base default precision on that. local integer, fracpart = math.modf(invalue) local inch_value = 4 * integer + 10 * fracpart -- equivalent number of inches local factor = inscale / outscale if factor == 4 then -- Am converting to inches: show exact result, and use "inches" not "in" by default. if parms.abbr_org == nil then out_current.usename = true end local show = format('%g', abs(inch_value)) -- show and clean are unsigned if not show:find('e', 1, true) then return true, { invalue = inch_value, outvalue = inch_value, clean = show, show = show, } end end local outvalue = (integer + 2.5 * fracpart) * factor local fracstr = info.clean:match('%.(.*)') or '' local fmt if fracstr == '' then fmt = '%.0f' else fmt = '%.' .. format('%d', #fracstr - 1) .. 'f' end return true, { invalue = inch_value, clean = format(fmt, inch_value), outvalue = outvalue, minprec = 0, } end end return false, { 'cvt_bug_convert' } -- should never occur end local cvt_to_hand local function cvtround(parms, info, in_current, out_current) -- Return true, t where t is a table with the conversion results; fields: -- show = rounded, formatted string with the result of converting value in info, -- using the rounding specified in parms. -- singular = true if result is positive, and (after rounding) -- is "1", or like "1.00"; -- (and more fields shown below, and a calculated 'absvalue' field). -- or return true, nil if no value specified; -- or return false, t where t is an error message table. -- Input info.clean uses en digits (it has been translated, if necessary). -- Output show uses en or non-en digits as appropriate, or can be spelled. local invalue if info then invalue = info.value if in_current.builtin == 'hand' then invalue = info.altvalue end end if invalue == nil or invalue == '' then return true, nil end if out_current.builtin == 'hand' then return cvt_to_hand(parms, info, in_current, out_current) end local outvalue, extra = convert(parms, invalue, info, in_current, out_current) if extra then if not outvalue then return false, extra end invalue = extra.invalue or invalue outvalue = extra.outvalue end if not valid_number(outvalue) then return false, { 'cvt_invalid_num' } end local isnegative if outvalue < 0 then isnegative = true outvalue = -outvalue end local numerator, precision, success, show, exponent local denominator = out_current.frac if denominator then show = fraction_table(outvalue, denominator) else precision = parms.precision if not precision then local sigfig = parms.sigfig if sigfig then show, exponent = make_sigfig(outvalue, sigfig) elseif parms.opt_round5 or parms.opt_round25 then local n = parms.opt_round5 and 5 or 25 show = format('%.0f', floor((outvalue / n) + 0.5) * n) else local inclean = info.clean if extra then inclean = extra.clean or inclean show = extra.show end if not show then precision = default_precision(parms, invalue, inclean, info.denominator, outvalue, in_current, out_current, extra) end end end end if precision then if precision >= 0 then local fudge if precision <= 8 then -- Add a fudge to handle common cases of bad rounding due to inability -- to precisely represent some values. This makes the following work: -- {{convert|-100.1|C|K}} and {{convert|5555000|um|m|2}}. -- Old template uses #expr round, which invokes PHP round(). -- LATER: Investigate how PHP round() works. fudge = 2e-14 else fudge = 0 end local fmt = '%.' .. format('%d', precision) .. 'f' local success success, show = pcall(format, fmt, outvalue + fudge) if not success then return false, { 'cvt_big_prec', tostring(precision) } end else precision = -precision -- #digits to zero (in addition to any digits after dot) local shift = 10 ^ precision show = format('%.0f', outvalue/shift) if show ~= '0' then exponent = #show + precision end end end local t = format_number(parms, show, exponent, isnegative) -- Set singular using match because on some systems 0.99999999999999999 is 1.0. t.singular = (type(show) == 'string' and (show == '1' or show:match('^1%.0*$') ~= nil) and not isnegative) t.fraction_table = (type(show) == 'table') and show or nil t.raw_absvalue = outvalue -- absolute value before rounding return true, setmetatable(t, { __index = function (self, key) if key == 'absvalue' then -- Calculate absolute value after rounding, if needed. local clean, exponent = rawget(self, 'clean'), rawget(self, 'exponent') local value = tonumber(clean) -- absolute value (any negative sign has been ignored) if exponent then value = value * 10^exponent end rawset(self, key, value) return value end end }) end function cvt_to_hand(parms, info, in_current, out_current) -- Convert input to hands, inches. -- Return true, t where t is a table with the conversion results; -- or return false, t where t is an error message table. if parms.abbr_org == nil then out_current.usename = true -- default is to show name not symbol end local precision = parms.precision local frac = out_current.frac if not frac and precision and precision > 1 then frac = (precision == 2) and 2 or 4 end local out_next = out_current.out_next if out_next then -- Use magic knowledge to determine whether the next unit is inches without requiring i18n. -- The following ensures that when the output combination "hand in" is used, the inches -- value is rounded to match the hands value. Also, displaying say "61½" instead of 61.5 -- is better as 61.5 implies the value is not 61.4. if out_next.exception == 'subunit_more_precision' then out_next.frac = frac end end -- Convert to inches; calculate hands from that. local dummy_unit_table = { scale = out_current.scale / 4, frac = frac } local success, outinfo = cvtround(parms, info, in_current, dummy_unit_table) if not success then return false, outinfo end local tfrac = outinfo.fraction_table local inches = outinfo.raw_absvalue if tfrac then inches = floor(inches) -- integer part only; fraction added later else inches = floor(inches + 0.5) -- a hands measurement never shows decimals of an inch end local hands, inches = divide(inches, 4) outinfo.absvalue = hands + inches/4 -- supposed to be the absolute rounded value, but this is close enough local inchstr = tostring(inches) -- '0', '1', '2' or '3' if precision and precision <= 0 then -- using negative or 0 for precision rounds to nearest hand hands = floor(outinfo.raw_absvalue/4 + 0.5) inchstr = '' elseif tfrac then -- Always show an integer before fraction (like "15.0½") because "15½" means 15-and-a-half hands. inchstr = numdot .. format_fraction(parms, 'out', false, inchstr, tfrac.numstr, tfrac.denstr) else inchstr = numdot .. from_en(inchstr) end outinfo.show = outinfo.sign .. with_separator(parms, format('%.0f', hands)) .. inchstr return true, outinfo end local function evaluate_condition(value, condition) -- Return true or false from applying a conditional expression to value, -- or throw an error if invalid. -- A very limited set of expressions is supported: -- v < 9 -- v * 9 < 9 -- where -- 'v' is replaced with value -- 9 is any number (as defined by Lua tonumber) -- only en digits are accepted -- '<' can also be '<=' or '>' or '>=' -- In addition, the following form is supported: -- LHS and RHS -- where -- LHS, RHS = any of above expressions. local function compare(value, text) local arithop, factor, compop, limit = text:match('^%s*v%s*([*]?)(.-)([<>]=?)(.*)$') if arithop == nil then error('Invalid default expression', 0) elseif arithop == '*' then factor = tonumber(factor) if factor == nil then error('Invalid default expression', 0) end value = value * factor end limit = tonumber(limit) if limit == nil then error('Invalid default expression', 0) end if compop == '<' then return value < limit elseif compop == '<=' then return value <= limit elseif compop == '>' then return value > limit elseif compop == '>=' then return value >= limit end error('Invalid default expression', 0) -- should not occur end local lhs, rhs = condition:match('^(.-%W)and(%W.*)') if lhs == nil then return compare(value, condition) end return compare(value, lhs) and compare(value, rhs) end local function get_default(value, unit_table) -- Return true, s where s = name of unit's default output unit, -- or return false, t where t is an error message table. -- Some units have a default that depends on the input value -- (the first value if a range of values is used). -- If '!' is in the default, the first bang-delimited field is an -- expression that uses 'v' to represent the input value. -- Example: 'v < 120 ! small ! big ! suffix' (suffix is optional) -- evaluates 'v < 120' as a boolean with result -- 'smallsuffix' if (value < 120), or 'bigsuffix' otherwise. -- Input must use en digits and '.' decimal mark. local default = default_exceptions[unit_table.defkey or unit_table.symbol] or unit_table.default if not default then return false, { 'cvt_no_default', unit_table.symbol } end if default:find('!', 1, true) == nil then return true, default end local t = split(default, '!') if #t == 3 or #t == 4 then local success, result = pcall(evaluate_condition, value, t[1]) if success then default = result and t[2] or t[3] if #t == 4 then default = default .. t[4] end return true, default end end return false, { 'cvt_bad_default', unit_table.symbol } end local linked_pages -- to record linked pages so will not link to the same page more than once local function make_link(link, id, link_key) -- Return wikilink "[[link|id]]", possibly abbreviated as in examples: -- [[Mile|mile]] --> [[mile]] -- [[Mile|miles]] --> [[mile]]s -- However, just id is returned if: -- * no link given (so caller does not need to check if a link was defined); or -- * link has previously been used during the current convert (to avoid overlinking). -- Linking with a unit uses the unit table as the link key, which fails to detect -- overlinking for conversions like the following (each links "mile" twice): -- {{convert|1|impgal/mi|USgal/mi|lk=on}} -- {{convert|1|l/km|impgal/mi USgal/mi|lk=on}} link_key = link_key or link -- use key if given (the key, but not the link, may be known when need to cancel a link record) if not link or link == '' or linked_pages[link_key] then return id end linked_pages[link_key] = true -- Following only works for language en, but it should be safe on other wikis, -- and overhead of doing it generally does not seem worthwhile. local l = link:sub(1, 1):lower() .. link:sub(2) if link == id or l == id then return '[[' .. id .. ']]' elseif link .. 's' == id or l .. 's' == id then return '[[' .. id:sub(1, -2) .. ']]s' else return '[[' .. link .. '|' .. id .. ']]' end end local function variable_name(clean, unit_table) -- For sl.wiki (Slovenian Wikipedia), a unit name depends on the value. -- Parameter clean is the unsigned rounded value in en digits, as a string. -- Value Source Example for "m" -- integer 1: name1 meter (also is the name of the unit) -- integer 2: var{1} metra -- integer 3 and 4: var{2} metri -- integer else: var{3} metrov (0 and 5 or more) -- real/fraction: var{4} metra -- var{i} means the i'th field in unit_table.varname if it exists and has -- an i'th field, otherwise name2. -- Fields are separated with "!" and are not empty. -- A field for a unit using an SI prefix has the prefix name inserted, -- replacing '#' if found, or before the field otherwise. local vname if clean == '1' then vname = unit_table.name1 elseif unit_table.varname then local i if clean == '2' then i = 1 elseif clean == '3' or clean == '4' then i = 2 elseif clean:find('.', 1, true) then i = 4 else i = 3 end vname = split(unit_table.varname, '!')[i] end if vname then local si_name = rawget(unit_table, 'si_name') or '' local pos = vname:find('#', 1, true) if pos then vname = vname:sub(1, pos - 1) .. si_name .. vname:sub(pos + 1) else vname = si_name .. vname end return vname end return unit_table.name2 end local function linked_id(unit_table, key_id, want_link, clean) -- Return final unit id (symbol or name), optionally with a wikilink, -- and update unit_table.sep if required. -- key_id is one of: 'symbol', 'sym_us', 'name1', 'name1_us', 'name2', 'name2_us'. local abbr_on = (key_id == 'symbol' or key_id == 'sym_us') if abbr_on and want_link then local symlink = rawget(unit_table, 'symlink') if symlink then return symlink -- for exceptions that have the linked symbol built-in end end local multiplier = rawget(unit_table, 'multiplier') local per = unit_table.per if per then local unit1 = per[1] -- top unit_table, or nil local unit2 = per[2] -- bottom unit_table if abbr_on then if not unit1 then unit_table.sep = '' -- no separator in "$2/acre" end if not want_link then local symbol = unit_table.symbol_raw if symbol then return symbol -- for exceptions that have the symbol built-in end end end local key_id2 -- unit2 is always singular if key_id == 'name2' then key_id2 = 'name1' elseif key_id == 'name2_us' then key_id2 = 'name1_us' else key_id2 = key_id end local result if abbr_on then result = '/' elseif unit1 then result = ' ' .. per_word .. ' ' else result = per_word .. ' ' end if want_link and unit_table.link then if abbr_on or not varname then result = (unit1 and unit1[key_id] or '') .. result .. unit2[key_id2] else result = (unit1 and variable_name(clean, unit1) or '') .. result .. variable_name('1', unit2) end return make_link(unit_table.link, result, unit_table) end if unit1 then result = linked_id(unit1, key_id, want_link, clean) .. result end return result .. linked_id(unit2, key_id2, want_link, '1') end if multiplier then -- A multiplier (like "100" in "100km") forces the unit to be plural. multiplier = from_en(multiplier) if abbr_on then multiplier = multiplier .. '&nbsp;' else multiplier = multiplier .. ' ' if key_id == 'name1' then key_id = 'name2' elseif key_id == 'name1_us' then key_id = 'name2_us' end end else multiplier = '' end local id = unit_table.fixed_name or ((varname and not abbr_on) and variable_name(clean, unit_table) or unit_table[key_id]) if want_link then local link = link_exceptions[unit_table.linkey or unit_table.symbol] or unit_table.link if link then local before = '' local i = unit_table.customary if i == 1 and unit_table.sp_us then i = 2 -- show "U.S." not "US" end if i == 3 and abbr_on then i = 4 -- abbreviate "imperial" to "imp" end local customary = text_code.customary_units[i] if customary then -- LATER: This works for language en only, but it's esoteric so ignore for now. local pertext if id:sub(1, 1) == '/' then -- Want unit "/USgal" to display as "/U.S. gal", not "U.S. /gal". pertext = '/' id = id:sub(2) elseif id:sub(1, 4) == 'per ' then -- Similarly want "per U.S. gallon", not "U.S. per gallon" (but in practice this is unlikely to be used). pertext = 'per ' id = id:sub(5) else pertext = '' end -- Omit any "US"/"U.S."/"imp"/"imperial" from start of id since that will be inserted. local removes = (i < 3) and { 'US&nbsp;', 'US ', 'U.S.&nbsp;', 'U.S. ' } or { 'imp&nbsp;', 'imp ', 'imperial ' } for _, prefix in ipairs(removes) do local plen = #prefix if id:sub(1, plen) == prefix then id = id:sub(plen + 1) break end end before = pertext .. make_link(customary.link, customary[1]) .. ' ' end id = before .. make_link(link, id, unit_table) end end return multiplier .. id end local function make_id(parms, which, unit_table) -- Return id, f where -- id = unit name or symbol, possibly modified -- f = true if id is a name, or false if id is a symbol -- using 1st or 2nd values (which), and for 'in' or 'out' (unit_table.inout). -- Result is '' if no symbol/name is to be used. -- In addition, set unit_table.sep = ' ' or '&nbsp;' or '' -- (the separator that caller will normally insert before the id). if parms.opt_values then unit_table.sep = '' return '' end local inout = unit_table.inout local info = unit_table.valinfo[which] local abbr_org = parms.abbr_org local adjectival = parms.opt_adjectival local disp = parms.disp local lk = parms.lk local want_link = (lk == 'on' or lk == inout) local usename = unit_table.usename local singular = info.singular if usename then -- Old template does something like this. if want_link then -- A linked unit uses the standard singular. else -- Set non-standard singular. local flipped = parms.opt_flip if inout == 'in' then if not adjectival and (abbr_org == 'out' or flipped) then local value = info.value singular = (0 < value and value < 1.0001) end else if (abbr_org == 'on') or (not flipped and (abbr_org == nil or abbr_org == 'out')) or (flipped and abbr_org == 'in') then singular = (info.absvalue < 1.0001 and not info.is_scientific) end end end end local want_name if usename then want_name = true else if abbr_org == nil then if disp == 'br' or disp == 'or' or disp == 'slash' then want_name = true end if unit_table.usesymbol then want_name = false end end if want_name == nil then local abbr = parms.abbr if abbr == 'on' or abbr == inout or (abbr == 'mos' and inout == 'out') then want_name = false else want_name = true end end end local key if want_name then if lk == nil and unit_table.builtin == 'hand' then want_link = true end if parms.opt_use_nbsp then unit_table.sep = '&nbsp;' else unit_table.sep = ' ' end if parms.opt_singular then local value if inout == 'in' then value = info.value else value = info.absvalue end if value then -- some unusual units do not always set value field value = abs(value) singular = (0 < value and value < 1.0001) end end if unit_table.engscale or parms.is_range_x then -- engscale: so "|1|e3kg" gives "1 thousand kilograms" (plural) -- is_range_x: so "|0.5|x|0.9|mi" gives "0.5 by 0.9 miles" (plural) singular = false end key = (adjectival or singular) and 'name1' or 'name2' if unit_table.sp_us then key = key .. '_us' end else if unit_table.builtin == 'hand' then if parms.opt_hand_hh then unit_table.symbol = 'hh' -- LATER: might want i18n applied to this end end unit_table.sep = '&nbsp;' key = unit_table.sp_us and 'sym_us' or 'symbol' end return linked_id(unit_table, key, want_link, info.clean), want_name end local function decorate_value(parms, unit_table, which) -- If needed, update unit_table so values will be shown with extra information. -- For consistency with the old template (but different from fmtpower), -- the style to display powers of 10 includes "display:none" to allow some -- browsers to copy, for example, "10³" as "10^3", rather than as "103". local info local engscale = unit_table.engscale local prefix = unit_table.vprefix if engscale or prefix then info = unit_table.valinfo[which] if info.decorated then return -- do not redecorate if repeating convert end info.decorated = true end if engscale then local inout = unit_table.inout local abbr = parms.abbr if abbr == 'on' or abbr == inout then info.show = info.show .. '<span style="margin-left:0.2em">×<span style="margin-left:0.1em">' .. from_en('10') .. '</span></span><s style="display:none">^</s>^{' .. from_en(tostring(engscale.exponent)) .. '}' else local number_id local lk = parms.lk if lk == 'on' or lk == inout then number_id = make_link(engscale.link, engscale[1]) else number_id = engscale[1] end -- WP:NUMERAL recommends "&nbsp;" in values like "12 million". info.show = info.show .. (parms.opt_adjectival and '-' or '&nbsp;') .. number_id end end if prefix then info.show = prefix .. info.show end end local function process_input(parms, in_current) -- Processing required once per conversion. -- Return block of text to represent input (value/unit). if parms.opt_output_only or parms.opt_output_number_only or parms.opt_output_unit_only then parms.joins = { '', '' } return '' end local first_unit local composite = in_current.composite -- nil or table of units if composite then first_unit = composite[1] else first_unit = in_current end local id1, want_name = make_id(parms, 1, first_unit) local sep = first_unit.sep -- separator between value and unit, set by make_id local preunit = parms.preunit1 if preunit then sep = '' -- any separator is included in preunit else preunit = '' end if parms.opt_input_unit_only then parms.joins = { '', '' } if composite then local parts = { id1 } for i, unit in ipairs(composite) do if i > 1 then table.insert(parts, (make_id(parms, 1, unit))) end end id1 = table.concat(parts, ' ') end if want_name and parms.opt_adjectival then return preunit .. hyphenated(id1) end return preunit .. id1 end local disp_joins = text_code.disp_joins local abbr = parms.abbr local disp = parms.disp if disp == nil then -- special case for the most common setting parms.joins = disp_joins['b'] elseif disp ~= 'x' then -- Old template does this. if disp == 'slash' then if parms.abbr_org == nil then disp = 'slash-nbsp' elseif abbr == 'in' or abbr == 'out' then disp = 'slash-sp' else disp = 'slash-nosp' end elseif disp == 'sqbr' then if abbr == 'on' then disp = 'sqbr-nbsp' else disp = 'sqbr-sp' end end parms.joins = disp_joins[disp] or disp_joins['b'] end if parms.opt_also_symbol and not composite then local join1 = parms.joins[1] if join1 == ' (' or join1 == ' [' then parms.joins = { join1 .. first_unit[first_unit.sp_us and 'sym_us' or 'symbol'] .. ', ', parms.joins[2] } end end if in_current.builtin == 'mach' then local prefix = id1 .. '&nbsp;' local range = parms.range local valinfo = first_unit.valinfo local result = prefix .. valinfo[1].show if range then -- For simplicity and because more not needed, handle one range item only. local prefix2 = make_id(parms, 2, first_unit) .. '&nbsp;' result = range_text(range[1], want_name, parms, result, prefix2 .. valinfo[2].show) end return preunit .. result end if composite then -- Simplify: assume there is no range, and no decoration. local mid = '' local sep1 = '&nbsp;' local sep2 = ' ' if parms.opt_adjectival then if not parms.opt_flip then mid = parms.mid or '' end if want_name then sep1 = '-' sep2 = '-' end end local parts = { first_unit.valinfo[1].show .. sep1 .. id1 } for i, unit in ipairs(composite) do if i > 1 then table.insert(parts, unit.valinfo[1].show .. sep1 .. (make_id(parms, 1, unit))) end end return table.concat(parts, sep2) .. mid end local result, mos local range = parms.range if range then mos = (abbr == 'mos') if not (mos or (parms.is_range_x and not want_name)) then linked_pages[first_unit] = nil -- so the second and only id will be linked, if wanted end end local id = (range == nil) and id1 or make_id(parms, 2, first_unit) local extra, was_hyphenated = hyphenated_maybe(parms, want_name, sep, id, 'in') if mos and was_hyphenated then mos = false -- suppress repeat of unit in a range if linked_pages[first_unit] then linked_pages[first_unit] = nil id = make_id(parms, 2, first_unit) extra = hyphenated_maybe(parms, want_name, sep, id, 'in') end end local valinfo = first_unit.valinfo if range then if range.n == 1 then -- Like {{convert|1|x|2|ft}} (one range item; two values). -- Do what old template did. local sep1 = first_unit.sep if mos then decorate_value(parms, in_current, 1) decorate_value(parms, in_current, 2) result = valinfo[1].show .. sep1 .. id1 elseif parms.is_range_x and not want_name then if abbr == 'in' or abbr == 'on' then decorate_value(parms, in_current, 1) end decorate_value(parms, in_current, 2) result = valinfo[1].show .. sep1 .. id1 else if abbr == 'in' or abbr == 'on' then decorate_value(parms, in_current, 1) end decorate_value(parms, in_current, 2) result = valinfo[1].show end result = range_text(range[1], want_name, parms, result, valinfo[2].show) else -- Like {{convert|1|x|2|x|3|ft}} (two or more range items): simplify. decorate_value(parms, in_current, 1) result = valinfo[1].show for i = 1, range.n do decorate_value(parms, in_current, i+1) result = range_text(range[i], want_name, parms, result, valinfo[i+1].show) end end else decorate_value(parms, first_unit, 1) result = valinfo[1].show end return result .. preunit .. extra end local function process_one_output(parms, out_current) -- Processing required for each output unit. -- Return block of text to represent output (value/unit). local id1, want_name = make_id(parms, 1, out_current) local sep = out_current.sep -- set by make_id local preunit = parms.preunit2 if preunit then sep = '' -- any separator is included in preunit else preunit = '' end if parms.opt_output_unit_only then if want_name and parms.opt_adjectival then return preunit .. hyphenated(id1) end return preunit .. id1 end if out_current.builtin == 'mach' then local prefix = id1 .. '&nbsp;' local range = parms.range local valinfo = out_current.valinfo local result = prefix .. valinfo[1].show if range then -- For simplicity and because more not needed, handle one range item only. result = range_text(range[1], want_name, parms, result, prefix .. valinfo[2].show) end return preunit .. result end local result local range = parms.range if range then if not (parms.is_range_x and not want_name) then linked_pages[out_current] = nil -- so the second and only id will be linked, if wanted end end local id = (range == nil) and id1 or make_id(parms, 2, out_current) local extra = hyphenated_maybe(parms, want_name, sep, id, 'out') local valinfo = out_current.valinfo if range then if range.n == 1 then local sep1 = out_current.sep local abbr = parms.abbr if parms.is_range_x and not want_name then if abbr == 'out' or abbr == 'on' then decorate_value(parms, out_current, 1) end decorate_value(parms, out_current, 2) result = valinfo[1].show .. sep1 .. id1 else if abbr == 'out' or abbr == 'on' then decorate_value(parms, out_current, 1) end decorate_value(parms, out_current, 2) result = valinfo[1].show end result = range_text(range[1], want_name, parms, result, valinfo[2].show) else -- Like {{convert|1|x|2|x|3|ft}} (two or more range items): simplify. decorate_value(parms, out_current, 1) result = valinfo[1].show for i = 1, range.n do decorate_value(parms, out_current, i+1) result = range_text(range[i], want_name, parms, result, valinfo[i+1].show) end end else decorate_value(parms, out_current, 1) result = valinfo[1].show end if parms.opt_output_number_only then return result end return result .. preunit .. extra end local function make_output_single(parms, in_unit_table, out_unit_table) -- Return true, item where item = wikitext of the conversion result -- for a single output (which is not a combination or a multiple); -- or return false, t where t is an error message table. out_unit_table.valinfo = collection() local range = parms.range for i = 1, (range and (range.n + 1) or 1) do local success, info = cvtround(parms, in_unit_table.valinfo[i], in_unit_table, out_unit_table) if not success then return false, info end out_unit_table.valinfo:add(info) end return true, process_one_output(parms, out_unit_table) end local function make_output_multiple(parms, in_unit_table, out_unit_table) -- Return true, item where item = wikitext of the conversion result -- for an output which is a multiple (like 'ftin'); -- or return false, t where t is an error message table. local multiple = out_unit_table.multiple -- table of scaling factors (will not be nil) local combos = out_unit_table.combination -- table of unit tables (will not be nil) local abbr = parms.abbr local abbr_org = parms.abbr_org local disp = parms.disp local want_name = (abbr_org == nil and (disp == 'or' or disp == 'slash')) or not (abbr == 'on' or abbr == 'out' or abbr == 'mos') local want_link = (parms.lk == 'on' or parms.lk == 'out') local mid = '' local sep1 = '&nbsp;' local sep2 = ' ' if parms.opt_adjectival then if parms.opt_flip then mid = parms.mid or '' end if want_name then sep1 = '-' sep2 = '-' end end local do_spell = parms.opt_spell_out parms.opt_spell_out = nil -- so the call to cvtround does not spell the value local function make_result(info, isfirst) local fmt, outvalue, sign local results = {} for i = 1, #combos do local tfrac, thisvalue, strforce local out_current = combos[i] out_current.inout = 'out' local scale = multiple[i] if i == 1 then -- least significant unit ('in' from 'ftin') local decimals out_current.frac = out_unit_table.frac local success, outinfo = cvtround(parms, info, in_unit_table, out_current) if not success then return false, outinfo end if isfirst then out_unit_table.valinfo = { outinfo } -- in case output value of first least significant unit is needed end sign = outinfo.sign tfrac = outinfo.fraction_table if outinfo.is_scientific then strforce = outinfo.show decimals = '' elseif tfrac then decimals = '' else decimals = (outinfo.show):match('[' .. numdot .. '](.*)') or '' -- outinfo.show is in local language end fmt = '%.' .. ulen(decimals) .. 'f' -- to reproduce precision if decimals == '' then if tfrac then outvalue = floor(outinfo.raw_absvalue) -- integer part only; fraction added later else outvalue = floor(outinfo.raw_absvalue + 0.5) -- keep all integer digits of least significant unit end else outvalue = outinfo.absvalue end end if scale then outvalue, thisvalue = divide(outvalue, scale) else thisvalue = outvalue end local id if want_name then if varname then local clean if strforce or tfrac then clean = '.1' -- dummy value to force name for floating point else clean = format(fmt, thisvalue) end id = variable_name(clean, out_current) else id = out_current[(thisvalue == 1) and 'name1' or 'name2'] end else id = out_current['symbol'] end if want_link then local link = out_current.link if link then id = make_link(link, id, out_current) end end local strval local inout = (i == #combos or outvalue == 0) and 'out' or '' -- trick so the last value processed (first displayed) has uppercase, if requested if strforce and outvalue == 0 then sign = '' -- any sign is in strforce strval = strforce -- show small values in scientific notation; will only use least significant unit elseif tfrac then local wholestr = (thisvalue > 0) and tostring(thisvalue) or nil strval = format_fraction(parms, inout, false, wholestr, tfrac.numstr, tfrac.denstr, do_spell) else strval = (thisvalue == 0) and from_en('0') or with_separator(parms, format(fmt, thisvalue)) if do_spell then strval = spell_number(parms, inout, strval) or strval end end table.insert(results, strval .. sep1 .. id) if outvalue == 0 then break end fmt = '%.0f' -- only least significant unit can have a non-integral value end local reversed, count = {}, #results for i = 1, count do reversed[i] = results[count + 1 - i] end return true, sign .. table.concat(reversed, sep2) end local valinfo = in_unit_table.valinfo local success, result = make_result(valinfo[1], true) if not success then return false, result end local range = parms.range if range then for i = 1, range.n do local success, result2 = make_result(valinfo[i+1]) if not success then return false, result2 end result = range_text(range[i], want_name, parms, result, result2) end end return true, result .. mid end local function process(parms, in_unit_table, out_unit_table) -- Return true, s where s = final wikitext result, -- or return false, t where t is an error message table. linked_pages = {} local success, bad_output, out_first local bad_input_mcode = in_unit_table.bad_mcode -- false if input unit is valid local invalue1 = in_unit_table.valinfo[1].value local out_unit = parms.out_unit if out_unit == nil or out_unit == '' then if bad_input_mcode then bad_output = '' else success, out_unit = get_default(invalue1, in_unit_table) parms.out_unit = out_unit if not success then bad_output = out_unit end end end if not bad_output and not out_unit_table then success, out_unit_table = lookup(out_unit, parms.opt_sp_us, 'any_combination') if success then local mismatch = check_mismatch(in_unit_table, out_unit_table) if mismatch then bad_output = mismatch end else bad_output = out_unit_table end end local flipped = parms.opt_flip and not bad_input_mcode local parts = {} for part = 1, 2 do -- The LHS (parts[1]) is normally the input, but is the output if flipped. -- Process LHS first so it will be linked, if wanted. -- Linking to the same item is suppressed in the RHS to avoid overlinking. if (part == 1 and not flipped) or (part == 2 and flipped) then parts[part] = process_input(parms, in_unit_table) elseif bad_output then if bad_output ~= '' then parts[part] = message(bad_output) end else local outputs = {} local combos -- nil (for 'ft' or 'ftin'), or table of unit tables (for 'm ft') if not out_unit_table.multiple then -- nil/false ('ft' or 'm ft'), or table of factors ('ftin') combos = out_unit_table.combination end local frac = parms.frac -- nil or denominator of fraction for output values if frac then -- Apply fraction to the unit (if only one), or to non-SI units (if a combination), -- except that if a precision is also specified, the fraction only applies to -- the hand unit; that allows the following result: -- {{convert|156|cm|in hand|1|frac=2}} → 156 centimetres (61.4 in; 15.1½ hands) -- However, the following is handled elsewhere as a special case: -- {{convert|156|cm|hand in|1|frac=2}} → 156 centimetres (15.1½ hands; 61½ in) if combos then local precision = parms.precision for _, unit in ipairs(combos) do if unit.builtin == 'hand' or (not precision and not unit.prefixes) then unit.frac = frac end end else out_unit_table.frac = frac end end local imax = combos and #combos or 1 -- 1 (single unit) or number of unit tables for i = 1, imax do local success, item local out_current = combos and combos[i] or out_unit_table out_current.inout = 'out' if i == 1 then out_first = out_current if imax > 1 and out_current.builtin == 'hand' then out_current.out_next = combos[2] -- built-in hand can influence next unit in a combination end end if out_current.multiple then success, item = make_output_multiple(parms, in_unit_table, out_current) else success, item = make_output_single(parms, in_unit_table, out_current) end if not success then return false, item end table.insert(outputs, item) end local sep = parms.table_joins and parms.table_joins[2] or '; ' parts[part] = parms.opt_input_unit_only and '' or table.concat(outputs, sep) end end if parms.opt_sortable_in or parms.opt_sortable_out then local value if parms.opt_sortable_in then value = invalue1 else local info = out_first and out_first.valinfo if info then info = info[1] value = info.raw_absvalue if value and info.sign == MINUS then value = -value end end end parts[1] = ntsh((value or 0), parms.opt_sortable_debug) .. parts[1] end local wikitext if bad_input_mcode then wikitext = parts[1] .. message(bad_input_mcode) elseif parms.table_joins then wikitext = parms.table_joins[1] .. parts[1] .. parms.table_joins[2] .. parts[2] else wikitext = parts[1] .. parms.joins[1] .. parts[2] .. parms.joins[2] end if parms.warnings and not bad_input_mcode then wikitext = wikitext .. parms.warnings end return true, wikitext, out_unit_table end local function main_convert(frame) -- Do convert, and if needed, do it again with higher default precision. set_config(frame) local result, out_unit_table local success, parms, in_unit_table = get_parms(frame:getParent()) if success then for i = 1, 2 do -- use counter so cannot get stuck repeating convert success, result, out_unit_table = process(parms, in_unit_table, out_unit_table) if success and parms.do_convert_again then parms.do_convert_again = false else break end end else result = parms end if success then return result end return message(result) end return { convert = main_convert } j65oiorqoql71pgmq0y4ndih4t80o00 828 131755 2515773 2014-01-29T12:46:34Z Texugo 109373 import from [[w:Module:Convert/data]] to see what the anon user who created [[Template:Convert]] was trying to do Scribunto text/plain -- Conversion data used by [[Module:Convert]] which uses mw.loadData() for -- read-only access to this module so that it is loaded only once per page. -- -- These data tables follow: -- all_units all properties for a unit, including default output -- default_exceptions exceptions for default output ('kg' and 'g' have different defaults) -- link_exceptions exceptions for links ('kg' and 'g' have different links) -- -- These tables are generated by a script which reads the wikitext of a page that -- documents the required properties of each unit; see [[Module:Convert/doc]]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Do not change the data in this table because it is created by running -- -- a script that reads the wikitext from a wiki page (see note above). -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- local all_units = { ["Gy"] = { _name1 = "gray", _symbol = "Gy", utype = "absorbed radiation dose", scale = 1, prefixes = 1, default = "rad", link = "Gray (unit)", }, ["rad"] = { _name1 = "rad", _symbol = "rad", utype = "absorbed radiation dose", scale = 0.01, prefixes = 1, default = "Gy", link = "Rad (unit)", }, ["cm/s2"] = { name1 = "centimetre per second squared", name1_us = "centimeter per second squared", name2 = "centimetres per second squared", name2_us = "centimeters per second squared", symbol = "cm/s²", utype = "acceleration", scale = 0.01, default = "ft/s2", link = "Gal (unit)", }, ["ft/s2"] = { name1 = "foot per second squared", name2 = "feet per second squared", symbol = "ft/s²", utype = "acceleration", scale = 0.3048, default = "m/s2", }, ["g0"] = { name1 = "standard gravity", name2 = "standard gravities", symbol = "''g₀''", utype = "acceleration", scale = 9.80665, default = "m/s2", }, ["km/hs"] = { name1 = "kilometre per hour per second", name1_us = "kilometer per hour per second", name2 = "kilometres per hour per second", name2_us = "kilometers per hour per second", symbol = "km/(h·s)", utype = "acceleration", scale = 0.27777777777777779, default = "mph/s", link = "Acceleration", }, ["km/s2"] = { name1 = "kilometre per second squared", name1_us = "kilometer per second squared", name2 = "kilometres per second squared", name2_us = "kilometers per second squared", symbol = "km/s²", utype = "acceleration", scale = 1000, default = "mph/s", link = "Acceleration", }, ["m/s2"] = { name1 = "metre per second squared", name1_us = "meter per second squared", name2 = "metres per second squared", name2_us = "meters per second squared", symbol = "m/s²", utype = "acceleration", scale = 1, default = "ft/s2", }, ["mph/s"] = { name1 = "mile per hour per second", name2 = "miles per hour per second", symbol = "mph/s", utype = "acceleration", scale = 0.44704, default = "km/hs", link = "Acceleration", }, ["km/h/s"] = { target = "km/hs", }, ["standard gravity"] = { target = "g0", }, ["1000sqft"] = { name1 = "thousand square feet", name2 = "thousand square feet", symbol = "1000&nbsp;sq&nbsp;ft", utype = "area", scale = 92.90304, default = "m2", link = "Square foot", }, ["a"] = { _name1 = "are", _symbol = "a", utype = "area", scale = 100, prefixes = 1, default = "sqft", link = "Hectare#Are", }, ["acre"] = { symbol = "acre", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 4046.8564224, default = "ha", }, ["acre-sing"] = { symbol = "acre", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 4046.8564224, default = "ha", }, ["arpent"] = { symbol = "arpent", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 3418.89, default = "ha", }, ["cda"] = { name1 = "cuerda", symbol = "cda", utype = "area", scale = 3930.395625, default = "acre ha", }, ["Cypriot donum"] = { symbol = "donum", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 1337.803776, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Dunam", }, ["Cypriot dunam"] = { symbol = "dunam", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 1337.803776, default = "km2 sqmi", }, ["Cypriot dunum"] = { symbol = "dunum", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 1337.803776, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Dunam", }, ["Cypriot dönüm"] = { symbol = "dönüm", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 1337.803776, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Dunam", }, ["daa"] = { name1 = "decare", symbol = "daa", utype = "area", scale = 1000, default = "km2 sqmi", }, ["donum"] = { symbol = "donum", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 1000, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Dunam", }, ["dunam"] = { symbol = "dunam", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 1000, default = "km2 sqmi", }, ["dunum"] = { symbol = "dunum", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 1000, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Dunam", }, ["dönüm"] = { symbol = "dönüm", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 1000, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Dunam", }, ["foot2"] = { name1 = "square foot", name2 = "square foot", symbol = "sq&nbsp;ft", utype = "area", scale = 0.09290304, default = "m2", }, ["ha"] = { name1 = "hectare", symbol = "ha", utype = "area", scale = 10000, default = "acre", }, ["hectare"] = { name1 = "hectare", symbol = "ha", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 10000, default = "acre", }, ["Iraqi donum"] = { symbol = "donum", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 2500, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Dunam", }, ["Iraqi dunam"] = { symbol = "dunam", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 2500, default = "km2 sqmi", }, ["Iraqi dunum"] = { symbol = "dunum", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 2500, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Dunam", }, ["Iraqi dönüm"] = { symbol = "dönüm", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 2500, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Dunam", }, ["Irish acre"] = { name1 = "Irish acre", symbol = "Irish&nbsp;acres", utype = "area", scale = 6555.2385024, default = "ha", link = "Acre (Irish)", }, ["m2"] = { _name1 = "square metre", _name1_us= "square meter", _symbol = "m²", prefix_position= 8, utype = "area", scale = 1, prefixes = 2, default = "sqft", link = "Square metre", }, ["old donum"] = { symbol = "donum", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 919.3, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Dunam", }, ["old dunam"] = { symbol = "dunam", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 919.3, default = "km2 sqmi", }, ["old dunum"] = { symbol = "dunum", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 919.3, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Dunam", }, ["old dönüm"] = { symbol = "dönüm", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 919.3, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Dunam", }, ["pondemaat"] = { name1 = "pondemaat", name2 = "pondemaat", symbol = "pond", utype = "area", scale = 3674.363358816, default = "m2", link = ":nl:pondemaat", }, ["pyeong"] = { name2 = "pyeong", symbol = "pyeong", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 3.3057851239669422, default = "m2", }, ["rood"] = { symbol = "rood", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 1011.7141056, default = "sqft sqm", link = "Rood (unit)", }, ["sqfoot"] = { name1 = "square foot", name2 = "square foot", symbol = "sq&nbsp;ft", utype = "area", scale = 0.09290304, default = "m2", }, ["sqft"] = { name1 = "square foot", name2 = "square feet", symbol = "sq&nbsp;ft", utype = "area", scale = 0.09290304, default = "m2", }, ["sqin"] = { name1 = "square inch", name2 = "square inches", symbol = "sq&nbsp;in", utype = "area", scale = 0.00064516, default = "cm2", }, ["sqmi"] = { name1 = "square mile", symbol = "sq&nbsp;mi", utype = "area", scale = 2589988.110336, default = "km2", }, ["sqnmi"] = { name1 = "square nautical mile", symbol = "sq&nbsp;nmi", utype = "area", scale = 3429904, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Nautical mile", }, ["sqverst"] = { symbol = "square verst", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 1138062.24, default = "km2 sqmi", link = "Verst", }, ["sqyd"] = { name1 = "square yard", symbol = "sq&nbsp;yd", utype = "area", scale = 0.83612736, default = "m2", }, ["tsubo"] = { name2 = "tsubo", symbol = "tsubo", usename = 1, utype = "area", scale = 3.3057851239669422, default = "m2", link = "Japanese units of measurement#Area", }, ["acres"] = { target = "acre", }, ["are"] = { target = "a", }, ["Cypriot donum diaeresis"] = { target = "Cypriot dönüm", }, ["Cypriot donum dots"] = { target = "Cypriot dönüm", }, ["decare"] = { target = "daa", }, ["donum diaeresis"] = { target = "dönüm", }, ["donum dots"] = { target = "dönüm", }, ["ft2"] = { target = "sqft", }, ["in2"] = { target = "sqin", }, ["Iraqi donum diaeresis"] = { target = "Iraqi dönüm", }, ["Iraqi donum dots"] = { target = "Iraqi dönüm", }, ["km²"] = { target = "km2", }, ["metric donum"] = { target = "donum", }, ["metric donum diaeresis"] = { target = "dönüm", }, ["metric donum dots"] = { target = "dönüm", }, ["metric dunam"] = { target = "dunam", }, ["metric dönüm"] = { target = "dönüm", }, ["mi2"] = { target = "sqmi", }, ["million acre"] = { target = "e6acre", }, ["million acres"] = { target = "e6acre", }, ["million hectares"] = { target = "e6ha", }, ["m²"] = { target = "m2", }, ["nmi2"] = { target = "sqnmi", }, ["old donum diaeresis"] = { target = "old dönüm", }, ["old donum dots"] = { target = "old dönüm", }, ["pond"] = { target = "pondemaat", }, ["sq arp"] = { target = "arpent", }, ["sq feet"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{sqft%} (not %{sq feet%})", }, ["sqkm"] = { target = "km2", }, ["sqm"] = { target = "m2", }, ["square verst"] = { target = "sqverst", }, ["verst2"] = { target = "sqverst", }, ["yd2"] = { target = "sqyd", }, ["m2/ha"] = { name1 = "square metre per hectare", name1_us = "square meter per hectare", name2 = "square metres per hectare", name2_us = "square meters per hectare", symbol = "m²/ha", utype = "area per unit area", scale = 0.0001, default = "sqft/acre", link = "Basal area", }, ["sqft/acre"] = { name1 = "square foot per acre", name2 = "square feet per acre", symbol = "sq&nbsp;ft/acre", utype = "area per unit area", scale = 2.295684113865932e-5, default = "m2/ha", }, ["A.h"] = { name1 = "ampere-hour", symbol = "A·h", utype = "charge", scale = 3600, default = "coulomb", }, ["coulomb"] = { _name1 = "coulomb", _symbol = "C", utype = "charge", scale = 1, prefixes = 1, default = "e", link = "Coulomb", }, ["e"] = { name1 = "elementary charge", symbol = "''e''", utype = "charge", scale = 1.602176487e-19, default = "coulomb", }, ["A·h"] = { target = "A.h", }, ["g-mol"] = { name1 = "gram-mole", symbol = "g-mol", utype = "chemical amount", scale = 1, default = "lbmol", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["gmol"] = { name1 = "gram-mole", symbol = "gmol", utype = "chemical amount", scale = 1, default = "lbmol", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["kmol"] = { name1 = "kilomole", symbol = "kmol", utype = "chemical amount", scale = 1000, default = "lbmol", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["lb-mol"] = { name1 = "pound-mole", symbol = "lb-mol", utype = "chemical amount", scale = 453.59237, default = "mol", link = "Mole (unit)#Other units called \"mole\"", }, ["lbmol"] = { name1 = "pound-mole", symbol = "lbmol", utype = "chemical amount", scale = 453.59237, default = "mol", link = "Mole (unit)#Other units called \"mole\"", }, ["mol"] = { name1 = "mole", symbol = "mol", utype = "chemical amount", scale = 1, default = "lbmol", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["kgCO2/L"] = { name1 = "kilogram per litre", name1_us = "kilogram per liter", name2 = "kilograms per litre", name2_us = "kilograms per liter", symbol = "kg(CO₂)/L", utype = "co2 per unit volume", scale = 1000, default = "lbCO2/USgal", link = "Exhaust gas", }, ["lbCO2/USgal"] = { name1 = "pound per US gallon", name2 = "pounds per US gallon", symbol = "lbCO2/US&nbsp;gal", utype = "co2 per unit volume", scale = 119.82642731689663, default = "kgCO2/L", link = "Exhaust gas", }, ["$/acre"] = { per = { "$", "acre" }, utype = "cost $ per unit area", default = "$/ha", }, ["$/ha"] = { per = { "$", "ha" }, utype = "cost $ per unit area", default = "$/acre", }, ["$/m2"] = { per = { "$", "m2" }, utype = "cost $ per unit area", default = "$/sqft", }, ["$/sqft"] = { per = { "$", "sqft" }, utype = "cost $ per unit area", default = "$/m2", }, ["$/km"] = { per = { "$", "km" }, utype = "cost $ per unit length", default = "$/mi", }, ["$/mi"] = { per = { "$", "mi" }, utype = "cost $ per unit length", default = "$/km", }, ["$/kg"] = { per = { "$", "kg" }, utype = "cost $ per unit mass", default = "$/lb", }, ["$/g"] = { per = { "$", "g" }, utype = "cost $ per unit mass", default = "$/lb", }, ["$/lb"] = { per = { "$", "lb" }, utype = "cost $ per unit mass", default = "$/kg", }, ["$/oz"] = { per = { "$", "oz" }, utype = "cost $ per unit mass", default = "$/g", }, ["$/ozt"] = { per = { "$", "ozt" }, utype = "cost $ per unit mass", default = "$/kg", }, ["$/m3"] = { per = { "$", "m3" }, utype = "cost $ per unit volume", default = "$/oilbbl", }, ["$/oilbbl"] = { per = { "$", "oilbbl" }, utype = "cost $ per unit volume", default = "$/m3", }, ["£/acre"] = { per = { "£", "acre" }, utype = "cost £ per unit area", default = "£/ha", }, ["£/ha"] = { per = { "£", "ha" }, utype = "cost £ per unit area", default = "£/acre", }, ["g/dm3"] = { name1 = "gram per cubic decimetre", name1_us = "gram per cubic decimeter", name2 = "grams per cubic decimetre", name2_us = "grams per cubic decimeter", symbol = "g/dm³", utype = "density", scale = 1, default = "kg/m3", link = "Density", }, ["g/L"] = { name1 = "gram per litre", name1_us = "gram per liter", name2 = "grams per litre", name2_us = "grams per liter", symbol = "g/L", utype = "density", scale = 1, default = "lb/cuin", link = "Density", }, ["g/mL"] = { name1 = "gram per millilitre", name1_us = "gram per milliliter", name2 = "grams per millilitre", name2_us = "grams per milliliter", symbol = "g/mL", utype = "density", scale = 1000, default = "lb/cuin", link = "Density", }, ["g/ml"] = { name1 = "gram per millilitre", name1_us = "gram per milliliter", name2 = "grams per millilitre", name2_us = "grams per milliliter", symbol = "g/ml", utype = "density", scale = 1000, default = "lb/cuin", link = "Density", }, ["kg/dm3"] = { name1 = "kilogram per cubic decimetre", name1_us = "kilogram per cubic decimeter", name2 = "kilograms per cubic decimetre", name2_us = "kilograms per cubic decimeter", symbol = "kg/dm³", utype = "density", scale = 1000, default = "lb/cuft", link = "Density", }, ["kg/L"] = { name1 = "kilogram per litre", name1_us = "kilogram per liter", name2 = "kilograms per litre", name2_us = "kilograms per liter", symbol = "kg/L", utype = "density", scale = 1000, default = "lb/USgal", link = "Density", }, ["kg/l"] = { name1 = "kilogram per litre", name1_us = "kilogram per liter", name2 = "kilograms per litre", name2_us = "kilograms per liter", symbol = "kg/l", utype = "density", scale = 1000, default = "lb/USgal", link = "Density", }, ["kg/m3"] = { name1 = "kilogram per cubic metre", name1_us = "kilogram per cubic meter", name2 = "kilograms per cubic metre", name2_us = "kilograms per cubic meter", symbol = "kg/m³", utype = "density", scale = 1, default = "lb/cuyd", link = "Density", }, ["lb/cuft"] = { name1 = "pound per cubic foot", name2 = "pounds per cubic foot", symbol = "lb/cu&nbsp;ft", utype = "density", scale = 16.018463373960142, default = "g/cm3", link = "Density", }, ["lb/cuin"] = { name1 = "pound per cubic inch", name2 = "pounds per cubic inch", symbol = "lb/cu&nbsp;in", utype = "density", scale = 27679.904710203122, default = "g/cm3", link = "Density", }, ["lb/cuyd"] = { name1 = "pound per cubic yard", name2 = "pounds per cubic yard", symbol = "lb/cu&nbsp;yd", utype = "density", scale = 0.5932764212577829, default = "kg/m3", link = "Density", }, ["lb/impgal"] = { name1 = "pound per imperial gallon", name2 = "pounds per imperial gallon", symbol = "lb/imp&nbsp;gal", utype = "density", scale = 99.776372663101697, default = "kg/L", link = "Density", }, ["lb/in3"] = { name1 = "pound per cubic inch", name2 = "pounds per cubic inch", symbol = "lb/cu&thinsp;in", utype = "density", scale = 27679.904710203122, default = "g/cm3", link = "Density", }, ["lb/U.S.gal"] = { name1 = "pound per U.S. gallon", name2 = "pounds per U.S. gallon", symbol = "lb/U.S.&nbsp;gal", utype = "density", scale = 119.82642731689663, default = "kg/L", link = "Density", }, ["lb/USbu"] = { name1 = "pound per US bushel", name2 = "pounds per US bushel", symbol = "lb/US&nbsp;bu", utype = "density", scale = 12.871859780974471, default = "kg/m3", link = "Bushel", }, ["lb/USgal"] = { name1 = "pound per US gallon", name2 = "pounds per US gallon", symbol = "lb/US&nbsp;gal", utype = "density", scale = 119.82642731689663, default = "kg/L", link = "Density", }, ["lbm/cuin"] = { name1 = "pound mass per cubic inch", name2 = "pounds mass per cubic inch", symbol = "lbm/cu&thinsp;in", utype = "density", scale = 27679.904710203122, default = "g/cm3", link = "Density", }, ["mg/L"] = { name1 = "milligram per litre", name1_us = "milligram per liter", name2 = "milligrams per litre", name2_us = "milligrams per liter", symbol = "mg/L", utype = "density", scale = 0.001, default = "lb/cuin", link = "Density", }, ["oz/cuin"] = { name1 = "ounce per cubic inch", name2 = "ounces per cubic inch", symbol = "oz/cu&nbsp;in", utype = "density", scale = 1729.9940443876951, default = "g/cm3", link = "Density", }, ["g/cm3"] = { per = { "g", "cm3" }, utype = "density", default = "lb/cuin", }, ["g/m3"] = { per = { "g", "m3" }, utype = "density", default = "lb/cuyd", link = "density", }, ["Mg/m3"] = { per = { "Mg", "m3" }, utype = "density", default = "lb/cuft", }, ["µg/dL"] = { per = { "µg", "dL" }, utype = "density", default = "lb/cuin", }, ["lb/ft3"] = { target = "lb/cuft", }, ["lb/yd3"] = { target = "lb/cuyd", }, ["lbm/in3"] = { target = "lbm/cuin", }, ["mcg/dL"] = { target = "µg/dL", }, ["oz/in3"] = { target = "oz/cuin", }, ["ug/dL"] = { target = "µg/dL", }, ["μg/dL"] = { target = "µg/dL", }, ["B.O.T.U."] = { name1 = "Board of Trade Unit", symbol = "B.O.T.U.", utype = "energy", scale = 3600000, default = "MJ", link = "Watt-hour", }, ["bboe"] = { name1 = "barrel of oil equivalent", name2 = "barrels of oil equivalent", symbol = "bboe", utype = "energy", scale = 6117863200, default = "GJ", }, ["BOE"] = { name1 = "barrel of oil equivalent", name2 = "barrels of oil equivalent", symbol = "BOE", utype = "energy", scale = 6117863200, default = "GJ", }, ["BTU"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit", symbol = "BTU", utype = "energy", scale = 1055.05585262, default = "kJ", }, ["Btu"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit", symbol = "Btu", utype = "energy", scale = 1055.05585262, default = "kJ", }, ["BTU-39F"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (39°F)", name2 = "British thermal units (39°F)", symbol = "BTU_39°F", utype = "energy", scale = 1059.67, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["Btu-39F"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (39°F)", name2 = "British thermal units (39°F)", symbol = "Btu_39°F", utype = "energy", scale = 1059.67, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["BTU-59F"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (59°F)", name2 = "British thermal units (59°F)", symbol = "BTU_59°F", utype = "energy", scale = 1054.804, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["Btu-59F"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (59°F)", name2 = "British thermal units (59°F)", symbol = "Btu_59°F", utype = "energy", scale = 1054.804, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["BTU-60F"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (60°F)", name2 = "British thermal units (60°F)", symbol = "BTU_60°F", utype = "energy", scale = 1054.68, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["Btu-60F"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (60°F)", name2 = "British thermal units (60°F)", symbol = "Btu_60°F", utype = "energy", scale = 1054.68, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["BTU-63F"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (63°F)", name2 = "British thermal units (63°F)", symbol = "BTU_63°F", utype = "energy", scale = 1054.6, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["Btu-63F"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (63°F)", name2 = "British thermal units (63°F)", symbol = "Btu_63°F", utype = "energy", scale = 1054.6, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["BTU-ISO"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (ISO)", name2 = "British thermal units (ISO)", symbol = "BTU_ISO", utype = "energy", scale = 1055.056, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["Btu-ISO"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (ISO)", name2 = "British thermal units (ISO)", symbol = "BTU_ISO", utype = "energy", scale = 1055.056, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["BTU-IT"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (IT)", name2 = "British thermal units (IT)", symbol = "BTU_IT", utype = "energy", scale = 1055.05585262, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["Btu-IT"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (IT)", name2 = "British thermal units (IT)", symbol = "Btu_IT", utype = "energy", scale = 1055.05585262, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["BTU-mean"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (mean)", name2 = "British thermal units (mean)", symbol = "BTU_mean", utype = "energy", scale = 1055.87, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["Btu-mean"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (mean)", name2 = "British thermal units (mean)", symbol = "Btu_mean", utype = "energy", scale = 1055.87, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["BTU-th"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (thermochemical)", name2 = "British thermal units (thermochemical)", symbol = "BTU_th", utype = "energy", scale = 1054.35026444, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["Btu-th"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit (thermochemical)", name2 = "British thermal units (thermochemical)", symbol = "Btu_th", utype = "energy", scale = 1054.35026444, default = "kJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["Cal"] = { name1 = "calorie", symbol = "Cal", utype = "energy", scale = 4184, default = "kJ", }, ["cal"] = { name1 = "calorie", symbol = "cal", utype = "energy", scale = 4.184, default = "J", }, ["Cal-15"] = { name1 = "Calorie (15°C)", name2 = "Calories (15°C)", symbol = "Cal₁₅", utype = "energy", scale = 4185.8, default = "kJ", link = "Calorie", }, ["cal-15"] = { name1 = "calorie (15°C)", name2 = "calories (15°C)", symbol = "cal₁₅", utype = "energy", scale = 4.1858, default = "J", link = "Calorie", }, ["Cal-IT"] = { name1 = "Calorie (International Steam Table)", name2 = "Calories (International Steam Table)", symbol = "Cal_IT", utype = "energy", scale = 4186.8, default = "kJ", link = "Calorie", }, ["cal-IT"] = { name1 = "calorie (International Steam Table)", name2 = "calories (International Steam Table)", symbol = "cal_IT", utype = "energy", scale = 4.1868, default = "J", link = "Calorie", }, ["Cal-th"] = { name1 = "Calorie (thermochemical)", name2 = "Calories (thermochemical)", symbol = "Cal_th", utype = "energy", scale = 4184, default = "kJ", link = "Calorie", }, ["cal-th"] = { name1 = "calorie (thermochemical)", name2 = "calories (thermochemical)", symbol = "cal_th", utype = "energy", scale = 4.184, default = "J", link = "Calorie", }, ["ccatm"] = { name1 = "cubic centimetre-atmosphere", name1_us = "cubic centimeter-atmosphere", symbol = "cc·atm", utype = "energy", scale = 0.101325, default = "mJ", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["CHU-IT"] = { name1 = "Celsius heat unit (International Table)", name2 = "Celsius heat units (International Table)", symbol = "CHU_IT", utype = "energy", scale = 1899.100534716, default = "kJ", link = "Conversion of units", }, ["cm3atm"] = { name1 = "cubic centimetre-atmosphere", name1_us = "cubic centimeter-atmosphere", symbol = "cm³·atm", utype = "energy", scale = 0.101325, default = "mJ", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["cufootatm"] = { name1 = "cubic foot of atmosphere", name2 = "cubic foot of atmosphere", symbol = "cu&nbsp;ft&nbsp;atm", utype = "energy", scale = 2869.2044809344, default = "kJ", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["cufootnaturalgas"] = { name1 = "cubic foot of natural gas", name2 = "cubic foot of natural gas", symbol = "cuftnaturalgas", usename = 1, utype = "energy", scale = 1055055.85262, default = "MJ", link = "Conversion of units", }, ["cuftatm"] = { name1 = "cubic foot of atmosphere", name2 = "cubic feet of atmosphere", symbol = "cu&nbsp;ft&nbsp;atm", utype = "energy", scale = 2869.2044809344, default = "kJ", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["cuftnaturalgas"] = { name1 = "cubic foot of natural gas", name2 = "cubic feet of natural gas", symbol = "cuftnaturalgas", usename = 1, utype = "energy", scale = 1055055.85262, default = "MJ", link = "Conversion of units", }, ["cuydatm"] = { name1 = "cubic yard of atmosphere", name2 = "cubic yards of atmosphere", symbol = "cu&nbsp;yd&nbsp;atm", utype = "energy", scale = 77468.5209852288, default = "kJ", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["Eh"] = { name1 = "Hartree", symbol = "''E''_h", utype = "energy", scale = 4.35974417e-18, default = "eV", }, ["erg"] = { symbol = "erg", utype = "energy", scale = 0.0000001, default = "µJ", }, ["eV"] = { name1 = "electronvolt", symbol = "eV", utype = "energy", scale = 1.602176487e-19, default = "aJ", }, ["feV"] = { name1 = "femtoelectronvolt", symbol = "feV", utype = "energy", scale = 1.602176487e-34, default = "yJ", link = "Electronvolt", }, ["foe"] = { symbol = "foe", utype = "energy", scale = 1e44, default = "YJ", link = "Foe (unit of energy)", }, ["ftlb"] = { name1 = "foot-pound", symbol = "ft·lb", utype = "energy", alttype = "torque", scale = 1.3558179483314004, default = "J", link = "Foot-pound (energy)", }, ["ftlb-f"] = { name1 = "foot-pound force", name2 = "foot-pounds force", symbol = "ft·lb_f", utype = "energy", alttype = "torque", scale = 1.3558179483314004, default = "J", link = "Foot-pound (energy)", }, ["ftlbf"] = { name1 = "foot-pound force", name2 = "foot-pounds force", symbol = "ft·lbf", utype = "energy", alttype = "torque", scale = 1.3558179483314004, default = "J", link = "Foot-pound (energy)", }, ["ftpdl"] = { name1 = "foot-poundal", symbol = "ft·pdl", utype = "energy", scale = 0.0421401100938048, default = "J", }, ["GeV"] = { name1 = "gigaelectronvolt", symbol = "GeV", utype = "energy", scale = 1.602176487e-10, default = "nJ", link = "Electronvolt", }, ["GLatm"] = { name1 = "gigalitre-atmosphere", name1_us = "gigaliter-atmosphere", symbol = "GL·atm", utype = "energy", scale = 101325000000, default = "GJ", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["Glatm"] = { name1 = "gigalitre-atmosphere", name1_us = "gigaliter-atmosphere", symbol = "Gl·atm", utype = "energy", scale = 101325000000, default = "GJ", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["gTNT"] = { name2 = "grams of TNT", symbol = "gram of TNT", usename = 1, utype = "energy", scale = 4184, default = "kJ", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["Gtoe"] = { name1 = "gigatonne of oil equivalent", name2 = "gigatonnes of oil equivalent", symbol = "Gtoe", utype = "energy", scale = 4.1868e19, default = "EJ", link = "Tonne of oil equivalent", }, ["GtonTNT"] = { name2 = "gigatons of TNT", symbol = "gigaton of TNT", usename = 1, utype = "energy", scale = 4.184e18, default = "EJ", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["GtTNT"] = { name2 = "gigatonnes of TNT", symbol = "gigatonne of TNT", usename = 1, utype = "energy", scale = 4.184e18, default = "EJ", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["GW.h"] = { name1 = "gigawatt-hour", symbol = "GW·h", utype = "energy", scale = 3.6e12, default = "TJ", link = "Watt-hour", }, ["GWh"] = { name1 = "gigawatt-hour", symbol = "GWh", utype = "energy", scale = 3.6e12, default = "TJ", link = "Watt-hour", }, ["hph"] = { name1 = "horsepower-hour", symbol = "hp·h", utype = "energy", scale = 2684519.537696172792, default = "kWh", link = "Horsepower", }, ["impgalatm"] = { name1 = "imperial gallon-atmosphere", symbol = "imp gal·atm", utype = "energy", scale = 460.63256925, default = "J", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["inlb"] = { name1 = "inch-pound", symbol = "in·lb", utype = "energy", alttype = "torque", scale = 0.1129848290276167, default = "mJ", link = "Foot-pound (energy)", }, ["inlb-f"] = { name1 = "inch-pound force", name2 = "inch-pounds force", symbol = "in·lb_f", utype = "energy", alttype = "torque", scale = 0.1129848290276167, default = "mJ", link = "Foot-pound (energy)", }, ["inlbf"] = { name1 = "inch-pound force", name2 = "inch-pounds force", symbol = "in·lbf", utype = "energy", alttype = "torque", scale = 0.1129848290276167, default = "mJ", link = "Foot-pound (energy)", }, ["inoz-f"] = { name1 = "inch-ounce force", name2 = "inch-ounces force", symbol = "in·oz_f", utype = "energy", alttype = "torque", scale = 0.00706155181422604375, default = "mJ", link = "Foot-pound (energy)", }, ["inozf"] = { name1 = "inch-ounce force", name2 = "inch-ounces force", symbol = "in·ozf", utype = "energy", alttype = "torque", scale = 0.00706155181422604375, default = "mJ", link = "Foot-pound (energy)", }, ["J"] = { _name1 = "joule", _symbol = "J", utype = "energy", scale = 1, prefixes = 1, default = "cal", link = "Joule", }, ["kBOE"] = { name1 = "kilo barrel of oil equivalent", name2 = "kilo barrels of oil equivalent", symbol = "kBOE", utype = "energy", scale = 6.1178632e12, default = "TJ", link = "Barrel of oil equivalent", }, ["kcal"] = { name1 = "kilocalorie", symbol = "kcal", utype = "energy", scale = 4184, default = "kJ", link = "Calorie", }, ["kcal-15"] = { name1 = "kilocalorie (15°C)", name2 = "kilocalories (15°C)", symbol = 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= "MJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["MBTU-th"] = { name1 = "thousand British thermal units (thermochemical)", name2 = "thousand British thermal units (thermochemical)", symbol = "MBTU_th", utype = "energy", scale = 1054350.26444, default = "MJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["MBtu-th"] = { name1 = "thousand British thermal units (thermochemical)", name2 = "thousand British thermal units (thermochemical)", symbol = "MBtu_th", utype = "energy", scale = 1054350.26444, default = "MJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["Mcal"] = { name1 = "megacalorie", symbol = "Mcal", utype = "energy", scale = 4184000, default = "MJ", link = "Calorie", }, ["mcal"] = { name1 = "millicalorie", symbol = "mcal", utype = "energy", scale = 0.004184, default = "mJ", link = "Calorie", }, ["Mcal-15"] = { name1 = "megacalorie (15°C)", name2 = "megacalories (15°C)", symbol = "Mcal₁₅", utype = "energy", scale = 4185800, default = "MJ", link = "Calorie", }, ["mcal-15"] = { name1 = "millicalorie (15°C)", 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}, ["mlatm"] = { name1 = "millilitre-atmosphere", name1_us = "milliliter-atmosphere", symbol = "l·atm", utype = "energy", scale = 0.101325, default = "mJ", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["MMBtu"] = { name1 = "million British thermal units", name2 = "million British thermal units", symbol = "MMBtu", utype = "energy", scale = 1055055852.62, default = "GJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["MMBTU-39F"] = { name1 = "million British thermal units (39°F)", name2 = "million British thermal units (39°F)", symbol = "MMBTU_39°F", utype = "energy", scale = 1059670000, default = "GJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["MMBtu-39F"] = { name1 = "million British thermal units (39°F)", name2 = "million British thermal units (39°F)", symbol = "MMBtu_39°F", utype = "energy", scale = 1059670000, default = "GJ", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["MMBTU-59F"] = { name1 = "million British thermal units (59°F)", name2 = "million British thermal units (59°F)", symbol = "MMBTU_59°F", utype = "energy", 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"British thermal unit", }, ["Mt(TNT)"] = { name1 = "megatonne", name1_us = "megaton", symbol = "Mt", utype = "energy", scale = 4.184e15, default = "PJ", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["Mtoe"] = { name1 = "megatonne of oil equivalent", name2 = "megatonnes of oil equivalent", symbol = "Mtoe", utype = "energy", scale = 4.1868e16, default = "PJ", link = "Tonne of oil equivalent", }, ["MtonTNT"] = { name1 = "megaton of TNT", name2 = "megatons of TNT", symbol = "Mt", utype = "energy", scale = 4.184e15, default = "PJ", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["mtonTNT"] = { name2 = "millitons of TNT", symbol = "milliton of TNT", usename = 1, utype = "energy", scale = 4184000, default = "MJ", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["MtTNT"] = { name2 = "megatonnes of TNT", symbol = "megatonne of TNT", usename = 1, utype = "energy", scale = 4.184e15, default = "PJ", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["mtTNT"] = { name2 = "millitonnes of TNT", symbol = "millitonne of TNT", usename = 1, utype = "energy", scale = 4184000, 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"Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["sl"] = { name1 = "standard litre", name1_us = "standard liter", symbol = "sl", utype = "energy", scale = 101.325, default = "J", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["t(TNT)"] = { name1 = "tonne", name1_us = "ton", symbol = "t", utype = "energy", scale = 4184000000, default = "GJ", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["TeV"] = { name1 = "teraelectronvolt", symbol = "TeV", utype = "energy", scale = 1.602176487e-7, default = "µJ", link = "Electronvolt", }, ["th"] = { name1 = "thermie", symbol = "th", utype = "energy", scale = 4186800, default = "MJ", link = "Conversion of units", }, ["thm-EC"] = { name1 = "therm (EC)", name2 = "therms (EC)", symbol = "thm (EC)", utype = "energy", scale = 105506000, default = "MJ", link = "Therm", }, ["thm-UK"] = { name1 = "therm (UK)", name2 = "therms (UK)", symbol = "thm (UK)", utype = "energy", scale = 105505585.257348, default = "MJ", link = "Therm", }, ["thm-US"] = { name1 = "therm (US)", name1_us = "therm (U.S.)", name2 = "therms (US)", 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utype = "energy", scale = 3.6e15, default = "PJ", link = "Watt-hour", }, ["TWh"] = { name1 = "terawatt-hour", symbol = "TWh", utype = "energy", scale = 3.6e15, default = "PJ", link = "Watt-hour", }, ["uerg"] = { name1 = "microerg", symbol = "µerg", utype = "energy", scale = 1e-13, default = "nJ", link = "Erg", }, ["USgalatm"] = { name1 = "US gallon-atmosphere", name1_us = "U.S. gallon-atmosphere", symbol = "US&nbsp;gal·atm", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;gal·atm", utype = "energy", scale = 383.5568490138, default = "J", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["W.h"] = { name1 = "watt-hour", symbol = "W·h", utype = "energy", scale = 3600, default = "kJ", }, ["Wh"] = { name1 = "watt-hour", symbol = "Wh", utype = "energy", scale = 3600, default = "kJ", }, ["µerg"] = { name1 = "microerg", symbol = "µerg", utype = "energy", scale = 1e-13, default = "nJ", link = "Erg", }, ["µeV"] = { name1 = "microelectronvolt", symbol = "µeV", utype = "energy", scale = 1.602176487e-25, default = "yJ", link = "Electronvolt", }, ["µLatm"] = { name1 = "microlitre-atmosphere", name1_us = "microliter-atmosphere", symbol = "µL·atm", utype = "energy", scale = 0.000101325, default = "µJ", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["µlatm"] = { name1 = "microlitre-atmosphere", name1_us = "microliter-atmosphere", symbol = "µl·atm", utype = "energy", scale = 0.000101325, default = "µJ", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["µtonTNT"] = { name2 = "microtons of TNT", symbol = "microton of TNT", usename = 1, utype = "energy", scale = 4184, default = "kJ", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["µtTNT"] = { name2 = "microtonnes of TNT", symbol = "microtonne of TNT", usename = 1, utype = "energy", scale = 4184, default = "kJ", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["µW.h"] = { name1 = "microwatt-hour", symbol = "µW·h", utype = "energy", scale = 0.0036, default = "mJ", link = "Watt-hour", }, ["µWh"] = { name1 = "microwatt-hour", symbol = "µWh", utype = "energy", scale = 0.0036, default = "mJ", link = "Watt-hour", }, ["-kW.h"] = { target = "kW.h", link = "Kilowatt hour", }, ["btu"] = { target = "BTU", }, ["Calorie"] = { target = "Cal", }, ["ft.lbf"] = { target = "ftlbf", }, ["ft·lb-f"] = { target = "ftlb-f", }, ["ft·lbf"] = { target = "ftlbf", }, ["g-cal-15"] = { target = "cal-15", }, ["g-cal-IT"] = { target = "cal-IT", }, ["g-cal-th"] = { target = "cal-th", }, ["g-kcal-15"] = { target = "kcal-15", }, ["g-kcal-IT"] = { target = "kcal-IT", }, ["g-kcal-th"] = { target = "kcal-th", }, ["g-Mcal-15"] = { target = "Mcal-15", }, ["g-mcal-15"] = { target = "mcal-15", }, ["g-Mcal-IT"] = { target = "Mcal-IT", }, ["g-mcal-IT"] = { target = "mcal-IT", }, ["g-Mcal-th"] = { target = "Mcal-th", }, ["g-mcal-th"] = { target = "mcal-th", }, ["GW-h"] = { target = "GW.h", }, ["GW·h"] = { target = "GW.h", }, ["Hartree"] = { target = "Eh", }, ["hp.h"] = { target = "hph", }, ["hp·h"] = { target = "hph", }, ["in.lb-f"] = { target = "inlb-f", }, ["in.lbf"] = { target = "inlbf", }, ["in.oz-f"] = { target = "inoz-f", }, ["in.ozf"] = { target = "inozf", }, ["in·lb-f"] = { target = "inlb-f", }, ["in·lbf"] = { target = "inlbf", }, ["in·oz-f"] = { target = "inoz-f", }, ["in·ozf"] = { target = "inozf", }, ["kbboe"] = { target = "kBOE", symbol = "kbboe", }, ["kg-cal-15"] = { target = "Cal-15", }, ["kg-cal-IT"] = { target = "Cal-IT", }, ["kg-cal-th"] = { target = "Cal-th", }, ["kW-h"] = { target = "kW.h", }, ["kW·h"] = { target = "kW.h", }, ["MW-h"] = { target = "MW.h", }, ["mW-h"] = { target = "mW.h", }, ["MW·h"] = { target = "MW.h", }, ["mW·h"] = { target = "mW.h", }, ["TW-h"] = { target = "TW.h", }, ["TW·h"] = { target = "TW.h", }, ["U.S.galatm"] = { target = "USgalatm", sp_us = true, }, ["ueV"] = { target = "µeV", }, ["uLatm"] = { target = "µLatm", }, ["ulatm"] = { target = "µlatm", }, ["usgalatm"] = { target = "USgalatm", }, ["utonTNT"] = { target = "µtonTNT", }, ["utTNT"] = { target = "µtTNT", }, ["uW-h"] = { target = "µW.h", }, ["uW.h"] = { target = "µW.h", }, ["uWh"] = { target = "µWh", }, ["uW·h"] = { target = "µW.h", }, ["W-h"] = { target = "W.h", }, ["W·h"] = { target = "W.h", }, ["µW-h"] = { target = "µW.h", }, ["µW·h"] = { target = "µW.h", }, ["μerg"] = { target = "µerg", }, ["μeV"] = { target = "µeV", }, ["μLatm"] = { target = "µLatm", }, ["μlatm"] = { target = "µlatm", }, ["μtonTNT"] = { target = "µtonTNT", }, ["μtTNT"] = { target = "µtTNT", }, ["μW-h"] = { target = "µW.h", }, ["μW.h"] = { target = "µW.h", }, ["μWh"] = { target = "µWh", }, ["μW·h"] = { target = "µW.h", }, ["kWh/100 km"] = { name1 = "kilowatt-hour per 100 kilometres", name1_us = "kilowatt-hour per 100 kilometers", name2 = "kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometres", name2_us = "kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers", symbol = "kW·h/100 km", utype = "energy per unit length", scale = 36, default = "MJ/km kWh/mi", link = "Watt-hour", }, ["MJ/100 km"] = { name1 = "megajoule per 100 kilometres", name1_us = "megajoule per 100 kilometers", name2 = "megajoules per 100 kilometres", name2_us = "megajoules per 100 kilometers", symbol = "MJ/100 km", utype = "energy per unit length", scale = 10, default = "BTU/mi", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["BTU/mi"] = { per = { "BTU", "mi" }, utype = "energy per unit length", default = "v > 1525 ! M ! k ! J/km", }, ["kJ/km"] = { per = { "kJ", "km" }, utype = "energy per unit length", default = "BTU/mi", }, ["kWh/km"] = { per = { "-kW.h", "km" }, utype = "energy per unit length", default = "MJ/km kWh/mi", }, ["kWh/mi"] = { per = { "-kW.h", "mi" }, utype = "energy per unit length", default = "kWh/km MJ/km", }, ["MJ/km"] = { per = { "MJ", "km" }, utype = "energy per unit length", default = "BTU/mi", }, ["BTU/lb"] = { name1 = "British thermal unit per pound", name2 = "British thermal units per pound", symbol = "BTU/lb", utype = "energy per unit mass", scale = 429.92261414790346, default = "kJ/kg", link = "British thermal unit", }, ["cal/g"] = { name1 = "calorie per gram", name2 = "calories per gram", symbol = "cal/g", utype = "energy per unit mass", scale = 4184, default = "J/g", }, ["GJ/kg"] = { name1 = "gigajoule per kilogram", name2 = "gigajoules per kilogram", symbol = "GJ/kg", utype = "energy per unit mass", scale = 1e9, default = "ktTNT/t", link = "Joule", }, ["J/g"] = { name1 = "joule per gram", name2 = "joules per gram", symbol = "J/g", utype = "energy per unit mass", scale = 1000, default = "kcal/g", link = "Joule", }, ["kcal/g"] = { name1 = "kilocalorie per gram", name2 = "kilocalories per gram", symbol = "kcal/g", utype = "energy per unit mass", scale = 4184000, default = "kJ/g", }, ["kJ/g"] = { name1 = "kilojoule per gram", name2 = "kilojoules per gram", symbol = "kJ/g", utype = "energy per unit mass", scale = 1000000, default = "kcal/g", link = "Joule", }, ["kJ/kg"] = { name1 = "kilojoule per kilogram", name2 = "kilojoules per kilogram", symbol = "kJ/kg", utype = "energy per unit mass", scale = 1000, default = "BTU/lb", }, ["ktonTNT/MT"] = { name2 = "kilotons of TNT per metric ton", symbol = "kiloton of TNT per metric ton", usename = 1, utype = "energy per unit mass", scale = 4184000000, default = "GJ/kg", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["ktTNT/t"] = { name2 = "kilotonnes of TNT per tonne", symbol = "kilotonne of TNT per tonne", usename = 1, utype = "energy per unit mass", scale = 4184000000, default = "GJ/kg", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["MtonTNT/MT"] = { name2 = "megatons of TNT per metric ton", symbol = "megaton of TNT per metric ton", usename = 1, utype = "energy per unit mass", scale = 4.184e12, default = "TJ/kg", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["MtTNT/MT"] = { name2 = "megatonnes of TNT per tonne", symbol = "megatonne of TNT per tonne", usename = 1, utype = "energy per unit mass", scale = 4.184e12, default = "TJ/kg", link = "TNT equivalent", }, ["TJ/kg"] = { name1 = "terajoule per kilogram", name2 = "terajoules per kilogram", symbol = "TJ/kg", utype = "energy per unit mass", scale = 1e12, default = "MtTNT/MT", link = "Joule", }, ["Cal/g"] = { per = { "Cal", "g" }, utype = "energy per unit mass", default = "kJ/g", }, ["BTU/cuft"] = { per = { "BTU", "cuft" }, utype = "energy per unit volume", default = "kJ/L", }, ["Cal/12USoz(mL)serve"] = { per = { "Cal", "-12USoz(mL)serve" }, utype = "energy per unit volume", default = "kJ/L", }, ["Cal/12USoz(ml)serve"] = { per = { "Cal", "-12USoz(ml)serve" }, utype = "energy per unit volume", default = "kJ/l", }, ["Cal/12USozserve"] = { per = { "Cal", "-12USozserve" }, utype = "energy per unit volume", default = "kJ/L", }, ["Cal/USoz"] = { per = { "Cal", "USoz" }, utype = "energy per unit volume", default = "kJ/ml", }, ["kJ/L"] = { per = { "kJ", "L" }, utype = "energy per unit volume", default = "BTU/cuft", }, ["kJ/l"] = { per = { "kJ", "l" }, utype = "energy per unit volume", default = "BTU/cuft", }, ["kJ/ml"] = { per = { "kJ", "ml" }, utype = "energy per unit volume", default = "Cal/USoz", }, ["Sv"] = { _name1 = "sievert", _symbol = "Sv", utype = "equivalent radiation dose", scale = 1, prefixes = 1, default = "rem", link = "Sievert", }, ["rem"] = { _name1 = "rem", _symbol = "rem", utype = "equivalent radiation dose", scale = 0.01, prefixes = 1, default = "Sv", link = "Roentgen equivalent man", }, ["g/km"] = { name1 = "gram per kilometre", name1_us = "gram per kilometer", name2 = "grams per kilometre", name2_us = "grams per kilometer", symbol = "g/km", utype = "exhaust emission", scale = 1e-6, default = "oz/mi", link = "Exhaust gas", }, ["g/mi"] = { name1 = "gram per mile", name2 = "grams per mile", symbol = "g/mi", utype = "exhaust emission", scale = 6.2137119223733397e-7, default = "g/km", link = "Exhaust gas", }, ["gCO2/km"] = { name1 = "gram of CO₂ per kilometre", name1_us = "gram of CO₂ per kilometer", name2 = "grams of CO₂ per kilometre", name2_us = "grams of CO₂ per kilometer", symbol = "g(CO₂)/km", utype = "exhaust emission", scale = 1e-6, default = "ozCO2/mi", link = "Exhaust gas", }, ["gCO2/mi"] = { name1 = "gram of CO₂ per mile", name2 = "grams of CO₂ per mile", symbol = "g(CO₂)/mi", utype = "exhaust emission", scale = 6.2137119223733397e-7, default = "gCO2/km", link = "Exhaust gas", }, ["kg/km"] = { name1 = "kilogram per kilometre", name1_us = "kilogram per kilometer", name2 = "kilograms per kilometre", name2_us = "kilograms per kilometer", symbol = "kg/km", utype = "exhaust emission", scale = 0.001, default = "lb/mi", link = "Exhaust gas", }, ["kgCO2/km"] = { name1 = "kilogram of CO₂ per kilometre", name1_us = "kilogram of CO₂ per kilometer", name2 = "kilograms of CO₂ per kilometre", name2_us = "kilograms of CO₂ per kilometer", symbol = "kg(CO₂)/km", utype = "exhaust emission", scale = 0.001, default = "lbCO2/mi", link = "Exhaust gas", }, ["lb/mi"] = { name1 = "pound per mile", name2 = "pounds per mile", symbol = "lb/mi", utype = "exhaust emission", scale = 0.00028184923173665794, default = "kg/km", link = "Exhaust gas", }, ["lbCO2/mi"] = { name1 = "pound of CO₂ per mile", name2 = "pounds of CO₂ per mile", symbol = "lb(CO₂)/mi", utype = "exhaust emission", scale = 0.00028184923173665794, default = "kgCO2/km", link = "Exhaust gas", }, ["oz/mi"] = { name1 = "ounce per mile", name2 = "ounces per mile", symbol = "oz/mi", utype = "exhaust emission", scale = 1.7615576983541121e-5, default = "g/km", link = "Exhaust gas", }, ["ozCO2/mi"] = { name1 = "ounce of CO₂ per mile", name2 = "ounces of CO₂ per mile", symbol = "oz(CO₂)/mi", utype = "exhaust emission", scale = 1.7615576983541121e-5, default = "gCO2/km", link = "Exhaust gas", }, ["cuft/a"] = { name1 = "cubic foot per annum", name2 = "cubic feet per annum", symbol = "cu&nbsp;ft/a", utype = "flow", scale = 8.9730672142368242e-10, default = "m3/a", link = "Cubic foot per second", }, ["cuft/d"] = { name1 = "cubic foot per day", name2 = "cubic feet per day", symbol = "cu&nbsp;ft/d", utype = "flow", scale = 3.2774128000000003e-7, default = "m3/d", link = "Cubic foot per second", }, ["cuft/h"] = { name1 = "cubic foot per hour", name2 = "cubic feet per hour", symbol = "cu&nbsp;ft/h", utype = "flow", scale = 7.8657907200000004e-6, default = "m3/h", link = "Cubic foot per second", }, ["cuft/min"] = { name1 = "cubic foot per minute", name2 = "cubic feet per minute", symbol = "cu&nbsp;ft/min", utype = "flow", scale = 0.00047194744319999999, default = "m3/min", link = "Cubic foot#cubic foot per second", }, ["cuft/s"] = { name1 = "cubic foot per second", name2 = "cubic feet per second", symbol = "cu&nbsp;ft/s", utype = "flow", scale = 28316846592e-12, default = "m3/s", }, ["cumi/a"] = { name1 = "cubic mile per annum", name2 = "cubic miles per annum", symbol = "cu&nbsp;mi/a", utype = "flow", scale = 132.08171170940057, default = "km3/a", link = "Cubic foot per second", }, ["cuyd/h"] = { name1 = "cubic yard per hour", name2 = "cubic yards per hour", symbol = "cuyd/h", utype = "flow", scale = 0.00021237634944000001, default = "m3/h", link = "Cubic foot per minute", }, ["cuyd/s"] = { name1 = "cubic yard per second", name2 = "cubic yards per second", symbol = "cu&nbsp;yd/s", utype = "flow", scale = 0.76455485798400002, default = "m3/s", }, ["Goilbbl/a"] = { name1 = "billion barrels per year", name2 = "billion barrels per year", symbol = "Gbbl/a", utype = "flow", scale = 5.0380033629933836, default = "v * 1.58987294928 < 10 ! e6 ! e9 ! m3/a", link = "Barrel per day", }, ["impgal/h"] = { name1 = "imperial gallon per hour", name2 = "imperial gallons per hour", symbol = "imp&nbsp;gal/h", utype = "flow", scale = 1.2628027777777779e-6, default = "m3/h", link = "Gallon", }, ["impgal/min"] = { name1 = "imperial gallon per minute", name2 = "imperial gallons per minute", symbol = "imp gal/min", utype = "flow", scale = 7.5768166666666671e-5, default = "m3/s", link = "Gallon", }, ["impgal/s"] = { name1 = "imperial gallon per second", name2 = "imperial gallons per second", symbol = "impgal/s", utype = "flow", scale = 0.00454609, default = "m3/s", link = "Imperial gallons per second", }, ["km3/a"] = { name1 = "cubic kilometre per annum", name1_us = "cubic kilometer per annum", name2 = "cubic kilometres per annum", name2_us = "cubic kilometers per annum", symbol = "km³/a", utype = "flow", scale = 31.68808781402895, default = "cumi/a", link = "Cubic metre per second", }, ["km3/d"] = { name1 = "cubic kilometre per day", name1_us = "cubic kilometer per day", name2 = "cubic kilometres per day", name2_us = "cubic kilometers per day", symbol = "km³/d", utype = "flow", scale = 11574.074074074075, default = "cuft/d", link = "Cubic metre per second", }, ["koilbbl/a"] = { name1 = "thousand barrels per year", name2 = "thousand barrels per year", symbol = "kbbl/a", utype = "flow", scale = 5.0380033629933841e-6, default = "v * 1.58987294928 < 10 ! ! e3 ! m3/a", link = "Barrel per day", }, ["koilbbl/d"] = { name1 = "thousand barrels per day", name2 = "thousand barrels per day", symbol = "kbbl/d", utype = "flow", scale = 0.0018401307283333335, default = "v * 1.58987294928 < 10 ! ! e3 ! m3/d", link = "Barrel per day", }, ["L/h"] = { name1 = "litre per hour", name1_us = "liter per hour", name2 = "litres per hour", name2_us = "liters per hour", symbol = "L/h", utype = "flow", scale = 2.7777777777777776e-7, default = "impgal/h USgal/h", link = "Cubic metre per second", }, ["L/min"] = { name1 = "litre per minute", name1_us = "liter per minute", name2 = "litres per minute", name2_us = "liters per minute", symbol = "L/min", utype = "flow", scale = 1.6666666666666667e-5, default = "impgal/min USgal/min", link = "Cubic metre per second", }, ["L/s"] = { name1 = "litre per second", name1_us = "liter per second", name2 = "litres per second", name2_us = "liters per second", symbol = "L/s", utype = "flow", scale = 0.001, default = "cuft/s", link = "Cubic metre per second", }, ["m3/a"] = { name1 = "cubic metre per annum", name1_us = "cubic meter per annum", name2 = "cubic metres per annum", name2_us = "cubic meters per annum", symbol = "m³/a", utype = "flow", scale = 3.1688087814028947e-8, default = "cuft/a", link = "Cubic metre per second", }, ["m3/d"] = { name1 = "cubic metre per day", name1_us = "cubic meter per day", name2 = "cubic metres per day", name2_us = "cubic meters per day", symbol = "m³/d", utype = "flow", scale = 1.1574074074074073e-5, default = "cuft/d", link = "Cubic metre per second", }, ["m3/h"] = { name1 = "cubic metre per hour", name1_us = "cubic meter per hour", name2 = "cubic metres per hour", name2_us = "cubic meters per hour", symbol = "m³/h", utype = "flow", scale = 0.00027777777777777778, default = "cuft/h", link = "Cubic metre per second", }, ["m3/min"] = { name1 = "cubic metre per minute", name1_us = "cubic meter per minute", name2 = "cubic metres per minute", name2_us = "cubic meters per minute", symbol = "m³/min", utype = "flow", scale = 0.016666666666666666, default = "cuft/min", link = "Cubic metre per second", }, ["m3/s"] = { name1 = "cubic metre per second", name1_us = "cubic meter per second", name2 = "cubic metres per second", name2_us = "cubic meters per second", symbol = "m³/s", utype = "flow", scale = 1, default = "cuft/s", }, ["Moilbbl/a"] = { name1 = "million barrels per year", name2 = "million barrels per year", symbol = "Mbbl/a", utype = "flow", scale = 0.0050380033629933837, default = "v * 1.58987294928 < 10 ! e3 ! e6 ! m3/a", link = "Barrel per day", }, ["Moilbbl/d"] = { name1 = "million barrels per day", name2 = "million barrels per day", symbol = "Mbbl/d", utype = "flow", scale = 1.8401307283333335, default = "v * 1.58987294928 < 10 ! e3 ! e6 ! m3/d", link = "Barrel per day", }, ["oilbbl/a"] = { name1 = "barrel per year", name2 = "barrels per year", symbol = "bbl/a", utype = "flow", scale = 5.0380033629933841e-9, default = "m3/a", link = "Barrel per day", }, ["oilbbl/d"] = { name1 = "barrel per day", name2 = "barrels per day", symbol = "bbl/d", utype = "flow", scale = 1.8401307283333336e-6, default = "m3/d", }, ["Toilbbl/a"] = { name1 = "trillion barrels per year", name2 = "trillion barrels per year", symbol = "Tbbl/a", utype = "flow", scale = 5038.0033629933832, default = "v * 1.58987294928 < 10 ! e9 ! e12 ! m3/a", link = "Barrel per day", }, ["U.S.gal/d"] = { name1 = "U.S. gallon per day", name2 = "U.S. gallons per day", symbol = "U.S.&nbsp;gal/d", utype = "flow", scale = 4.3812636388888893e-8, default = "m3/s", customary= 1, }, ["U.S.gal/h"] = { name1 = "gallon per hour", name2 = "gallons per hour", symbol = "gal/h", utype = "flow", scale = 1.0515032733333334e-6, default = "m3/h", link = "Gallon", customary= 2, }, ["U.S.gal/min"] = { name1 = "U.S. gallon per minute", name2 = "U.S. gallons per minute", symbol = "U.S.&nbsp;gal/min", utype = "flow", scale = 6.3090196400000003e-5, default = "m3/s", link = "Gallon", }, ["USgal/a"] = { name1 = "US gallon per year", name2 = "US gallons per year", symbol = "US&nbsp;gal/a", utype = "flow", scale = 1.1995246102365199e-10, default = "m3/s", link = "US gallon per day", }, ["USgal/d"] = { name1 = "US gallon per day", name2 = "US gallons per day", symbol = "US&nbsp;gal/d", utype = "flow", scale = 4.3812636388888893e-8, default = "m3/s", }, ["USgal/h"] = { name1 = "gallon per hour", name2 = "gallons per hour", symbol = "gal/h", utype = "flow", scale = 1.0515032733333334e-6, default = "m3/h", link = "Gallon", customary= 1, }, ["USgal/min"] = { name1 = "US gallon per minute", name2 = "US gallons per minute", symbol = "US&nbsp;gal/min", utype = "flow", scale = 6.3090196400000003e-5, default = "m3/s", link = "Gallon", }, ["USgal/s"] = { name1 = "US gallon per second", name1_us = "U.S. gallon per second", name2 = "US gallons per second", name2_us = "U.S. gallons per second", symbol = "USgal/s", utype = "flow", scale = 0.003785411784, default = "m3/s", link = "US gallons per second", }, ["ft3/a"] = { target = "cuft/a", }, ["ft3/d"] = { target = "cuft/d", }, ["ft3/h"] = { target = "cuft/h", }, ["ft3/s"] = { target = "cuft/s", }, ["Gcuft/a"] = { target = "e9cuft/a", }, ["Gcuft/d"] = { target = "e9cuft/d", }, ["kcuft/a"] = { target = "e3cuft/a", }, ["kcuft/d"] = { target = "e3cuft/d", }, ["kcuft/s"] = { target = "e3cuft/s", }, ["Mcuft/a"] = { target = "e6cuft/a", }, ["Mcuft/d"] = { target = "e6cuft/d", }, ["Mcuft/s"] = { target = "e6cuft/s", }, ["m³/s"] = { target = "m3/s", }, ["Tcuft/a"] = { target = "e12cuft/a", }, ["Tcuft/d"] = { target = "e12cuft/d", }, ["u.s.gal/min"] = { target = "U.S.gal/min", }, ["usgal/min"] = { target = "USgal/min", }, ["-LTf"] = { name1 = "long ton-force", name2 = "long tons-force", symbol = "LTf", utype = "force", scale = 9964.01641818352, default = "kN", }, ["-STf"] = { name1 = "short ton-force", name2 = "short tons-force", symbol = "STf", utype = "force", scale = 8896.443230521, default = "kN", }, ["dyn"] = { name1 = "dyne", symbol = "dyn", utype = "force", scale = 0.00001, default = "gr-f", }, ["g-f"] = { name1 = "gram-force", name2 = "grams-force", symbol = "g_f", utype = "force", scale = 0.00980665, default = "mN oz-f", link = "Kilogram-force", }, ["gf"] = { name1 = "gram-force", name2 = "grams-force", symbol = "gf", utype = "force", scale = 0.00980665, default = "mN ozf", link = "Kilogram-force", }, ["gr-f"] = { name1 = "grain-force", name2 = "grains-force", symbol = "gr_f", utype = "force", scale = 0.0006354602307515, default = "µN", link = "Pound-force", }, ["grf"] = { name1 = "grain-force", name2 = "grains-force", symbol = "grf", utype = "force", scale = 0.0006354602307515, default = "µN", link = "Pound-force", }, ["kdyn"] = { name1 = "kilodyne", symbol = "kdyn", utype = "force", scale = 0.01, default = "oz-f", link = "Dyne", }, ["kg-f"] = { name1 = "kilogram-force", name2 = "kilograms-force", symbol = "kg_f", utype = "force", scale = 9.80665, default = "N lb-f", }, ["kgf"] = { name1 = "kilogram-force", name2 = "kilograms-force", symbol = "kgf", utype = "force", scale = 9.80665, default = "N lbf", }, ["kp"] = { name1 = "kilopond", symbol = "kp", utype = "force", scale = 9.80665, default = "N lb-f", link = "Kilogram-force", }, ["L/T-f"] = { name1 = "long ton-force", name2 = "long tons-force", symbol = "L/T_f", utype = "force", scale = 9964.01641818352, default = "kN", }, ["L/Tf"] = { name1 = "long ton-force", name2 = "long tons-force", symbol = "L/Tf", utype = "force", scale = 9964.01641818352, default = "kN", }, ["lb-f"] = { name1 = "pound-force", name2 = "pounds-force", symbol = "lb_f", utype = "force", scale = 4.4482216152605, default = "N", }, ["lbf"] = { name1 = "pound-force", name2 = "pounds-force", symbol = "lbf", utype = "force", scale = 4.4482216152605, default = "N", }, ["lb(f)"] = { name1 = "pound", symbol = "lb", utype = "force", scale = 4.4482216152605, default = "N", link = "Pound-force", }, ["LT-f"] = { name1 = "long ton-force", name2 = "long tons-force", symbol = "LT_f", utype = "force", scale = 9964.01641818352, default = "kN", }, ["LTf"] = { name1 = "long ton-force", name2 = "long tons-force", symbol = "LTf", usename = 1, utype = "force", scale = 9964.01641818352, default = "kN", }, ["Mdyn"] = { name1 = "megadyne", symbol = "Mdyn", utype = "force", scale = 10, default = "lb-f", link = "Dyne", }, ["mdyn"] = { name1 = "millidyne", symbol = "mdyn", utype = "force", scale = 0.00000001, default = "gr-f", link = "Dyne", }, ["mg-f"] = { name1 = "milligram-force", name2 = "milligrams-force", symbol = "mg_f", utype = "force", scale = 0.00000980665, default = "µN gr-f", link = "Kilogram-force", }, ["mgf"] = { name1 = "milligram-force", name2 = "milligrams-force", symbol = "mgf", utype = "force", scale = 0.00000980665, default = "µN grf", link = "Kilogram-force", }, ["Mp"] = { name1 = "megapond", symbol = "Mp", utype = "force", scale = 9806.65, default = "kN LT-f ST-f", link = "Kilogram-force", }, ["mp"] = { name1 = "millipond", symbol = "mp", utype = "force", scale = 0.00000980665, default = "µN gr-f", link = "Kilogram-force", }, ["N"] = { _name1 = "newton", _symbol = "N", utype = "force", scale = 1, prefixes = 1, default = "lb-f", link = "Newton (unit)", }, ["oz-f"] = { name1 = "ounce-force", name2 = "ounces-force", symbol = "oz_f", utype = "force", scale = 0.2780138203095378125, default = "mN", link = "Pound-force", }, ["ozf"] = { name1 = "ounce-force", name2 = "ounces-force", symbol = "ozf", utype = "force", scale = 0.2780138203095378125, default = "mN", link = "Pound-force", }, ["p"] = { name1 = "pond", symbol = "p", utype = "force", scale = 0.00980665, default = "mN oz-f", link = "Kilogram-force", }, ["pdl"] = { name1 = "poundal", symbol = "pdl", utype = "force", scale = 0.138254954376, default = "N", }, ["S/T-f"] = { name1 = "short ton-force", name2 = "short tons-force", symbol = "S/T_f", utype = "force", scale = 8896.443230521, default = "kN", }, ["S/Tf"] = { name1 = "short ton-force", name2 = "short tons-force", symbol = "S/Tf", utype = "force", scale = 8896.443230521, default = "kN", }, ["ST-f"] = { name1 = "short ton-force", name2 = "short tons-force", symbol = "ST_f", utype = "force", scale = 8896.443230521, default = "kN", }, ["STf"] = { name1 = "short ton-force", name2 = "short tons-force", symbol = "STf", usename = 1, utype = "force", scale = 8896.443230521, default = "kN", }, ["t-f"] = { name1 = "tonne-force", name2 = "tonnes-force", symbol = "t_f", utype = "force", scale = 9806.65, default = "kN LT-f ST-f", link = "Ton-force#Tonne-force", }, ["tf"] = { name1 = "tonne-force", name2 = "tonnes-force", symbol = "tf", utype = "force", scale = 9806.65, default = "kN LTf STf", link = "Ton-force#Tonne-force", }, ["dyne"] = { target = "dyn", }, ["newtons"] = { target = "N", }, ["poundal"] = { target = "pdl", }, ["tonne-force"] = { target = "tf", }, ["impgal/mi"] = { per = { "@impgal", "mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = 1, iscomplex= true, default = "l/km USgal/mi", }, ["km/L"] = { per = { "km", "L" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = -1, iscomplex= true, default = "mpgimp mpgus", }, ["km/l"] = { per = { "km", "l" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = -1, iscomplex= true, default = "mpgimp mpgus", }, ["L/100 km"] = { per = { "L", "100km" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = 1, iscomplex= true, default = "mpgimp mpgus", symlink = "[[Fuel economy in automobiles#Units of measure|L/100 km]]", }, ["l/100 km"] = { per = { "l", "100km" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = 1, iscomplex= true, default = "mpgimp mpgus", symlink = "[[Fuel economy in automobiles#Units of measure|l/100 km]]", }, ["L/km"] = { per = { "L", "km" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = 1, iscomplex= true, default = "mpgimp mpgus", }, ["l/km"] = { per = { "l", "km" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = 1, iscomplex= true, default = "mpgimp mpgus", }, ["mi/impqt"] = { per = { "mi", "impqt" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = -1, iscomplex= true, default = "km/L", }, ["mi/U.S.qt"] = { per = { "mi", "U.S.qt" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = -1, iscomplex= true, default = "km/L", }, ["mi/USqt"] = { per = { "mi", "USqt" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = -1, iscomplex= true, default = "km/L", }, ["mi/usqt"] = { per = { "mi", "usqt" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = -1, iscomplex= true, default = "km/L", }, ["mpgimp"] = { per = { "mi", "@impgal" }, symbol = "mpg_{<small>-imp</small>}", utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = -1, iscomplex= true, default = "L/100 km mpgus", symlink = "[[Fuel economy in automobiles#Units of measure|mpg]]_{<small>-[[Imperial unit|imp]]</small>}", }, ["mpgus"] = { per = { "mi", "+USgal" }, symbol = "mpg_{<small>-US</small>}", utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = -1, iscomplex= true, default = "L/100 km mpgimp", symlink = "[[Fuel economy in automobiles#Units of measure|mpg]]_{<small>-[[United States customary units|US]]</small>}", }, ["U.S.gal/mi"] = { per = { "*U.S.gal", "mi" }, sp_us = true, utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = 1, iscomplex= true, default = "l/km impgal/mi", }, ["usgal/mi"] = { per = { "+USgal", "mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", invert = 1, iscomplex= true, default = "l/km impgal/mi", }, ["L/100km"] = { target = "L/100 km", }, ["l/100km"] = { target = "l/100 km", }, ["L100km"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{L/100 km%} (not %{L100km%})", }, ["mpg"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{mpgus%} for miles per US gallon or %{mpgimp%} for miles per imperial gallon (not %{mpg%})", }, ["mpgU.S."] = { target = "mpgus", symbol = "mpg_{<small>-U.S.</small>}", sp_us = true, symlink = "[[Fuel economy in automobiles#Units of measure|mpg]]_{<small>-[[United States customary units|U.S.]]</small>}", }, ["mpgu.s."] = { target = "mpgus", symbol = "mpg_{<small>-U.S.</small>}", sp_us = true, symlink = "[[Fuel economy in automobiles#Units of measure|mpg]]_{<small>-[[United States customary units|U.S.]]</small>}", }, ["mpgUS"] = { target = "mpgus", }, ["USgal/mi"] = { target = "usgal/mi", }, ["kPa/m"] = { per = { "kPa", "-m-frac" }, utype = "fracture gradient", default = "psi/ft", }, ["psi/ft"] = { per = { "psi", "-ft-frac" }, utype = "fracture gradient", default = "kPa/m", }, ["cm/km"] = { name1 = "centimetre per kilometre", name1_us = "centimeter per kilometer", name2 = "centimetres per kilometre", name2_us = "centimeters per kilometer", symbol = "cm/km", utype = "gradient", scale = 0.00001, default = "ft/mi", link = "Grade (slope)", }, ["ft/mi"] = { name1 = "foot per mile", name2 = "feet per mile", symbol = "ft/mi", utype = "gradient", scale = 0.00018939393939393939, default = "v < 5.28 ! c ! ! m/km", link = "Grade (slope)", }, ["ft/nmi"] = { name1 = "foot per nautical mile", name2 = "feet per nautical mile", symbol = "ft/nmi", utype = "gradient", scale = 0.00016457883369330455, default = "v < 6.076 ! c ! ! m/km", link = "Grade (slope)", }, ["in/ft"] = { name1 = "inch per foot", name2 = "inches per foot", symbol = "in/ft", utype = "gradient", scale = 0.083333333333333329, default = "mm/m", link = "Grade (slope)", }, ["in/mi"] = { name1 = "inch per mile", name2 = "inches per mile", symbol = "in/mi", utype = "gradient", scale = 1.5782828282828283e-5, default = "v < 0.6336 ! m ! c ! m/km", link = "Grade (slope)", }, ["m/km"] = { name1 = "metre per kilometre", name1_us = "meter per kilometer", name2 = "metres per kilometre", name2_us = "meters per kilometer", symbol = "m/km", utype = "gradient", scale = 0.001, default = "ft/mi", link = "Grade (slope)", }, ["mm/km"] = { name1 = "millimetre per kilometre", name1_us = "millimeter per kilometer", name2 = "millimetres per kilometre", name2_us = "millimeters per kilometer", symbol = "mm/km", utype = "gradient", scale = 0.000001, default = "in/mi", link = "Grade (slope)", }, ["mm/m"] = { name1 = "millimetre per metre", name1_us = "millimeter per meter", name2 = "millimetres per metre", name2_us = "millimeters per meter", symbol = "mm/m", utype = "gradient", scale = 0.001, default = "in/ft", link = "Grade (slope)", }, ["admi"] = { name1 = "admiralty mile", symbol = "nmi&nbsp;(admiralty)", utype = "length", scale = 1853.184, default = "km mi", link = "Nautical mile", }, ["AU"] = { name1 = "astronomical unit", symbol = "AU", utype = "length", scale = 149597870700, default = "km mi", }, ["Brnmi"] = { name1 = "British nautical mile", symbol = "(Brit)&nbsp;nmi", utype = "length", scale = 1853.184, default = "km mi", link = "Nautical mile", }, ["bu"] = { name2 = "bu", symbol = "bu", usename = 1, utype = "length", scale = 0.0030303030303030303, default = "mm", link = "Japanese units of measurement#Length", }, ["ch"] = { name1 = "chain", symbol = "ch", utype = "length", scale = 20.1168, default = "ft m", subdivs = { ["ft"] = { 66, default = "m" }, ["yd"] = { 22, default = "m" } }, link = "Chain (unit)", }, ["chain"] = { symbol = "chain", usename = 1, utype = "length", scale = 20.1168, default = "ft m", subdivs = { ["ft"] = { 66, default = "m" }, ["yd"] = { 22, default = "m" } }, link = "Chain (unit)", }, ["dpcm"] = { name2 = "dot/cm", symbol = "dot/cm", utype = "length", scale = 100, invert = -1, iscomplex= true, default = "dpi", link = "Dots per inch", }, ["dpi"] = { name2 = "DPI", symbol = "DPI", utype = "length", scale = 39.370078740157481, invert = -1, iscomplex= true, default = "pitch", link = "Dots per inch", }, ["fathom"] = { symbol = "fathom", usename = 1, utype = "length", scale = 1.8288, default = "ft m", }, ["foot"] = { name1 = "foot", name2 = "foot", symbol = "ft", utype = "length", scale = 0.3048, default = "m", subdivs = { ["in"] = { 12, default = "m" } }, link = "Foot (unit)", }, ["ft"] = { name1 = "foot", name2 = "feet", symbol = "ft", utype = "length", scale = 0.3048, exception= "integer_more_precision", default = "m", subdivs = { ["in"] = { 12, default = "m" } }, link = "Foot (unit)", }, ["furlong"] = { symbol = "furlong", usename = 1, utype = "length", scale = 201.168, default = "ft m", }, ["Gly"] = { name1 = "gigalight-year", symbol = "Gly", utype = "length", scale = 9.4607304725808e24, default = "Mpc", link = "Light-year#Distances in light-years", }, ["Gpc"] = { name1 = "gigaparsec", symbol = "Gpc", utype = "length", scale = 3.0856775814671916e25, default = "Gly", link = "Parsec#Megaparsecs and gigaparsecs", }, ["hand"] = { name1 = "hand", symbol = "h", utype = "length", builtin = "hand", scale = 0.1016, iscomplex= true, default = "in cm", link = "Hand (unit)", }, ["in"] = { name1 = "inch", name2 = "inches", symbol = "in", utype = "length", scale = 0.0254, exception= "subunit_more_precision", default = "mm", }, ["inabbreviated"] = { name2 = "in", symbol = "in", utype = "length", scale = 0.0254, default = "mm", link = "Inch", }, ["kly"] = { name1 = "kilolight-year", symbol = "kly", utype = "length", scale = 9.4607304725808e18, default = "pc", link = "Light-year#Distances in light-years", }, ["kpc"] = { name1 = "kiloparsec", symbol = "kpc", utype = "length", scale = 3.0856775814671916e19, default = "kly", link = "Parsec#Parsecs and kiloparsecs", }, ["LD"] = { name1 = "lunar distance", symbol = "LD", utype = "length", scale = 384403000, default = "km mi", link = "Lunar distance (astronomy)", }, ["league"] = { symbol = "league", utype = "length", scale = 4828.032, default = "km", link = "League (unit)", }, ["ly"] = { name1 = "light-year", symbol = "ly", utype = "length", scale = 9.4607304725808e15, default = "AU", }, ["m"] = { _name1 = "metre", _name1_us= "meter", _symbol = "m", utype = "length", scale = 1, prefixes = 1, default = "v > 0 and v < 3 ! ftin ! ft", link = "Metre", }, ["mi"] = { name1 = "mile", symbol = "mi", utype = "length", scale = 1609.344, default = "km", subdivs = { ["ch"] = { 80, default = "km" }, ["chain"] = { 80, default = "km" }, ["ft"] = { 5280, default = "km" }, ["yd"] = { 1760, default = "km" } }, }, ["mil"] = { symbol = "mil", usename = 1, utype = "length", scale = 0.0000254, default = "mm", link = "Thou (unit of length)", }, ["Mly"] = { name1 = "megalight-year", symbol = "Mly", utype = "length", scale = 9.4607304725808e21, default = "kpc", link = "Light-year#Distances in light-years", }, ["Mpc"] = { name1 = "megaparsec", symbol = "Mpc", utype = "length", scale = 3.0856775814671916e22, default = "Mly", link = "Parsec#Megaparsecs and gigaparsecs", }, ["NM"] = { name1 = "nautical mile", symbol = "NM", utype = "length", scale = 1852, default = "km mi", }, ["nmi"] = { name1 = "nautical mile", symbol = "nmi", utype = "length", scale = 1852, default = "km mi", }, ["oldUKnmi"] = { name1 = "nautical mile", symbol = "nmi", utype = "length", scale = 1853.184, default = "km mi", }, ["oldUSnmi"] = { name1 = "nautical mile", symbol = "nmi", utype = "length", scale = 1853.24496, default = "km mi", }, ["pc"] = { name1 = "parsec", symbol = "pc", utype = "length", scale = 3.0856775814671916e16, default = "ly", }, ["perch"] = { name2 = "perches", symbol = "perch", usename = 1, utype = "length", scale = 5.0292, default = "ft m", link = "Rod (unit)", }, ["pitch"] = { name2 = "µm", symbol = "µm", utype = "length", scale = 1e-6, default = "dpi", defkey = "pitch", linkey = "pitch", link = "Dots per inch", }, ["pole"] = { symbol = "pole", usename = 1, utype = "length", scale = 5.0292, default = "ft m", link = "Rod (unit)", }, ["pre1954U.S.nmi"] = { name1 = "(pre-1954&nbsp;U.S.) nautical mile", symbol = "(pre-1954&nbsp;U.S.) nmi", utype = "length", scale = 1853.24496, default = "km mi", link = "Nautical mile", }, ["pre1954USnmi"] = { name1 = "(pre-1954&nbsp;US) nautical mile", name1_us = "(pre-1954&nbsp;U.S.) nautical mile", symbol = "(pre-1954&nbsp;US) nmi", sym_us = "(pre-1954&nbsp;U.S.) nmi", utype = "length", scale = 1853.24496, default = "km mi", link = "Nautical mile", }, ["rd"] = { name1 = "rod", symbol = "rd", utype = "length", scale = 5.0292, default = "ft m", link = "Rod (unit)", }, ["royal cubit"] = { name1 = "royal cubit", symbol = "cu", utype = "length", scale = 0.524, default = "mm", }, ["rtkm"] = { name1 = "route kilometre", name1_us = "route kilometer", symbol = "km", utype = "length", scale = 1000, default = "mi", link = "Kilometre", }, ["rtmi"] = { name1 = "route mile", symbol = "mi", utype = "length", scale = 1609.344, default = "km", link = "Mile", }, ["shaku"] = { name2 = "shaku", symbol = "shaku", usename = 1, utype = "length", scale = 0.30303030303030304, default = "m", link = "Japanese units of measurement#Length", }, ["sm"] = { name1 = "smoot", symbol = "sm", utype = "length", scale = 1.70180, default = "m", link = "Smoot (unit)", }, ["smi"] = { name1 = "statute mile", symbol = "mi", utype = "length", scale = 1609.344, default = "km", subdivs = { ["chain"] = { 80, default = "km" } }, }, ["sun"] = { name2 = "sun", symbol = "sun", usename = 1, utype = "length", scale = 0.030303030303030304, default = "mm", link = "Japanese units of measurement#Length", }, ["thou"] = { name2 = "thou", symbol = "thou", usename = 1, utype = "length", scale = 0.0000254, default = "mm", link = "Thou (unit of length)", }, ["verst"] = { symbol = "verst", usename = 1, utype = "length", scale = 1066.8, default = "km mi", }, ["yd"] = { name1 = "yard", symbol = "yd", utype = "length", scale = 0.9144, default = "m", subdivs = { ["ft"] = { 3, default = "m" } }, }, ["µin"] = { name1 = "microinch", name2 = "microinches", symbol = "µin", utype = "length", scale = 0.0000000254, default = "nm", link = "SI prefix#Non-SI units", }, ["Å"] = { name1 = "ångström", symbol = "Å", utype = "length", scale = 0.0000000001, default = "in", link = "Angstrom", }, ["-ft-frac"] = { target = "ft", link = "Fracture gradient", }, ["-in-stiff"] = { target = "in", link = "Stiffness", }, ["-m-frac"] = { target = "m", link = "Fracture gradient", }, ["-m-stiff"] = { target = "m", link = "Stiffness", }, ["100km"] = { target = "km", multiplier= 100, }, ["admiralty nmi"] = { target = "oldUKnmi", }, ["angstrom"] = { target = "Å", }, ["feet"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{ft%} (not %{feet%})", }, ["hands"] = { target = "hand", }, ["inch"] = { target = "in", }, ["light-year"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{ly%} (not %{light-year%})", }, ["light-years"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{ly%} (not %{light-years%})", }, ["meter"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{m%} (not %{meter%})", }, ["meters"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{m%} (not %{meters%})", }, ["metre"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{m%} (not %{metre%})", }, ["metres"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{m%} (not %{metres%})", }, ["micrometre"] = { target = "µm", }, ["mile"] = { target = "mi", }, ["miles"] = { target = "mi", }, ["parsec"] = { target = "pc", }, ["rod"] = { target = "rd", }, ["smoot"] = { target = "sm", }, ["uin"] = { target = "µin", }, ["yard"] = { target = "yd", }, ["yards"] = { target = "yd", }, ["yds"] = { target = "yd", }, ["μin"] = { target = "µin", }, ["dtex"] = { name1 = "decitex", name2 = "decitex", symbol = "dtex", utype = "linear density", scale = 1e-7, default = "lb/yd", link = "Units of textile measurement#Tex", }, ["kg/cm"] = { name1 = "kilogram per centimetre", name1_us = "kilogram per centimeter", name2 = "kilograms per centimetre", name2_us = "kilograms per centimeter", symbol = "kg/cm", utype = "linear density", scale = 100, default = "lb/yd", link = "Linear density", }, ["kg/m"] = { name1 = "kilogram per metre", name1_us = "kilogram per meter", name2 = "kilograms per metre", name2_us = "kilograms per meter", symbol = "kg/m", utype = "linear density", scale = 1, default = "lb/yd", link = "Linear density", }, ["lb/ft"] = { name1 = "pound per foot", name2 = "pounds per foot", symbol = "lb/ft", utype = "linear density", scale = 1.4881639435695539, default = "kg/m", link = "Linear density", }, ["lb/yd"] = { name1 = "pound per yard", name2 = "pounds per yard", symbol = "lb/yd", utype = "linear density", scale = 0.49605464785651798, default = "kg/m", link = "Linear density", }, ["G"] = { name1 = "gauss", name2 = "gauss", symbol = "G", utype = "magnetic field strength", scale = 0.0001, default = "T", link = "Gauss (unit)", }, ["T"] = { _name1 = "tesla", _symbol = "T", utype = "magnetic field strength", scale = 1, prefixes = 1, default = "G", link = "Tesla (unit)", }, ["A/m"] = { name1 = "ampere per metre", name1_us = "ampere per meter", name2 = "amperes per metre", name2_us = "amperes per meter", symbol = "A/m", utype = "magnetizing field", scale = 1, default = "Oe", link = "Magnetic field#Units", }, ["kA/m"] = { name1 = "kiloampere per metre", name1_us = "kiloampere per meter", name2 = "kiloamperes per metre", name2_us = "kiloamperes per meter", symbol = "kA/m", utype = "magnetizing field", scale = 1000, default = "kOe", link = "Magnetic field#Units", }, ["MA/m"] = { name1 = "megaampere per metre", name1_us = "megaampere per meter", name2 = "megaamperes per metre", name2_us = "megaamperes per meter", symbol = "MA/m", utype = "magnetizing field", scale = 1e6, default = "kOe", link = "Magnetic field#Units", }, ["Oe"] = { _name1 = "oersted", _symbol = "Oe", utype = "magnetizing field", scale = 79.5774715, prefixes = 1, default = "kA/m", link = "Oersted", }, ["--Lcwt"] = { name1 = "hundredweight", symbol = "Lcwt", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 50.80234544, default = "lb", }, ["--Scwt"] = { name1 = "hundredweight", symbol = "Scwt", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 45.359237, default = "lb", link = "Short hundredweight", }, ["-LT"] = { name1 = "long ton", symbol = "LT", utype = "mass", scale = 1016.0469088, default = "t", }, ["-Scwt"] = { name1 = "short hundredweight", symbol = "Scwt", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 45.359237, default = "lb", }, ["-ST"] = { name1 = "short ton", symbol = "ST", utype = "mass", scale = 907.18474, default = "t", }, ["carat"] = { symbol = "carat", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 0.0002, default = "g", link = "Carat (mass)", }, ["drachm"] = { name1_us = "dram", symbol = "drachm", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 0.001771845195, default = "g", link = "Dram (unit)", }, ["dram"] = { name1_us = "dram", symbol = "drachm", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 0.001771845195, default = "g", link = "Dram (unit)", }, ["dwt"] = { name1 = "pennyweight", symbol = "dwt", utype = "mass", scale = 0.00155517384, default = "oz g", }, ["DWton"] = { symbol = "deadweight ton", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 1016.0469088, default = "DWtonne", link = "Tonnage", }, ["DWtonne"] = { symbol = "deadweight tonne", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 1000, default = "DWton", link = "Tonnage", }, ["g"] = { _name1 = "gram", _symbol = "g", utype = "mass", scale = 0.001, prefixes = 1, default = "oz", link = "Gram", }, ["gr"] = { name1 = "grain", symbol = "gr", utype = "mass", scale = 0.00006479891, default = "g", link = "Grain (unit)", }, ["Gt"] = { name1 = "gigatonne", symbol = "Gt", utype = "mass", scale = 1000000000000, default = "LT ST", link = "Tonne", }, ["impgalh2o"] = { name1 = "imperial gallon of water", name2 = "imperial gallons of water", symbol = "imp&nbsp;gal H₂O", utype = "mass", scale = 4.5359236999999499, default = "lb kg", link = "Imperial gallon", }, ["kt"] = { name1 = "kilotonne", symbol = "kt", utype = "mass", scale = 1000000, default = "LT ST", link = "Tonne", }, ["lb"] = { name1 = "pound", symbol = "lb", utype = "mass", scale = 0.45359237, exception= "integer_more_precision", default = "kg", subdivs = { ["oz"] = { 16, default = "kg" } }, link = "Pound (mass)", }, ["Lcwt"] = { name1 = "long hundredweight", symbol = "Lcwt", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 50.80234544, default = "lb", subdivs = { ["qtr"] = { 4, default = "kg", name = "qtr" }, ["st"] = { 8, default = "kg" } }, link = "Hundredweight", }, ["long cwt"] = { name1 = "long hundredweight", symbol = "long&nbsp;cwt", utype = "mass", scale = 50.80234544, default = "lb kg", link = "Hundredweight", }, ["long qtr"] = { name1 = "long quarter", symbol = "long&nbsp;qtr", utype = "mass", scale = 12.70058636, default = "lb kg", link = "Avoirdupois", }, ["long ton"] = { symbol = "long ton", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 1016.0469088, default = "t", }, ["LT"] = { symbol = "long ton", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 1016.0469088, default = "t", subdivs = { ["Lcwt"] = { 20, default = "t", unit = "--Lcwt", name = "cwt" } }, }, ["lt"] = { name1 = "long ton", symbol = "LT", utype = "mass", scale = 1016.0469088, default = "t", }, ["metric ton"] = { symbol = "metric ton", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 1000, default = "long ton", link = "Tonne", }, ["MT"] = { name1 = "metric ton", symbol = "t", utype = "mass", scale = 1000, default = "LT ST", link = "Tonne", }, ["Mt"] = { name1 = "megatonne", symbol = "Mt", utype = "mass", scale = 1000000000, default = "LT ST", link = "Tonne", }, ["oz"] = { name1 = "ounce", symbol = "oz", utype = "mass", scale = 0.028349523125, default = "g", }, ["ozt"] = { name1 = "troy ounce", symbol = "ozt", utype = "mass", scale = 0.0311034768, default = "oz g", }, ["pdr"] = { name1 = "pounder", symbol = "pdr", utype = "mass", scale = 0.45359237, default = "kg", link = "Pound (mass)", }, ["qtr"] = { name1 = "quarter", symbol = "qtr", utype = "mass", scale = 12.70058636, default = "lb kg", subdivs = { ["lb"] = { 28, default = "kg" } }, link = "Avoirdupois", }, ["Scwt"] = { name1 = "short hundredweight", name2 = "short hundredweight", symbol = "Scwt", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 45.359237, default = "lb", }, ["short cwt"] = { name1 = "short hundredweight", symbol = "short&nbsp;cwt", utype = "mass", scale = 45.359237, default = "lb kg", link = "Hundredweight", }, ["short qtr"] = { name1 = "short quarter", symbol = "short&nbsp;qtr", utype = "mass", scale = 11.33980925, default = "lb kg", link = "Avoirdupois", }, ["short ton"] = { symbol = "short ton", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 907.18474, default = "t", }, ["shtn"] = { name1 = "short ton", symbol = "sh&nbsp;tn", utype = "mass", scale = 907.18474, default = "t", }, ["shton"] = { symbol = "ton", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 907.18474, default = "t", }, ["solar mass"] = { name1 = "solar mass", name2 = "solar masses", symbol = "M_☉", utype = "mass", scale = 1.98855e30, default = "kg", }, ["ST"] = { symbol = "short ton", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 907.18474, default = "t", subdivs = { ["Scwt"] = { 20, default = "t", unit = "--Scwt" } }, }, ["st"] = { name1 = "stone", name2 = "stone", symbol = "st", utype = "mass", scale = 6.35029318, default = "lb kg", subdivs = { ["lb"] = { 14, default = "kg lb" } }, link = "Stone (unit)", }, ["t"] = { name1 = "tonne", name1_us = "metric ton", symbol = "t", utype = "mass", scale = 1000, default = "LT ST", }, ["tonne"] = { name1 = "tonne", name1_us = "metric ton", symbol = "t", utype = "mass", scale = 1000, default = "shton", }, ["troy pound"] = { symbol = "troy pound", usename = 1, utype = "mass", scale = 0.3732417216, default = "lb kg", link = "Troy weight", }, ["usgalh2o"] = { name1 = "US gallon of water", name1_us = "U.S. gallon of water", name2 = "US gallons of water", name2_us = "U.S. gallons of water", symbol = "US&nbsp;gal H₂O", utype = "mass", scale = 3.7776215836051126, default = "lb kg", link = "United States customary units#Fluid volume", }, ["viss"] = { name2 = "viss", symbol = "viss", utype = "mass", scale = 1.632932532, default = "kg", link = "Burmese units of measurement#mass", }, ["billion tonne"] = { target = "e9t", }, ["kilogram"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{kg%} (not %{kilogram%})", }, ["kilotonne"] = { target = "kt", }, ["lbs"] = { target = "lb", }, ["lbt"] = { target = "troy pound", }, ["lcwt"] = { target = "Lcwt", }, ["mcg"] = { target = "µg", }, ["million tonne"] = { target = "e6t", }, ["scwt"] = { target = "Scwt", }, ["stone"] = { target = "st", }, ["thousand tonne"] = { target = "e3t", }, ["tonnes"] = { target = "t", }, ["kg/kW"] = { name1 = "kilogram per kilowatt", name2 = "kilograms per kilowatt", symbol = "kg/kW", utype = "mass per unit power", scale = 0.001, default = "lb/hp", link = "Kilowatt", }, ["lb/hp"] = { name1 = "pound per horsepower", name2 = "pounds per horsepower", symbol = "lb/hp", utype = "mass per unit power", scale = 0.00060827738784176115, default = "kg/kW", link = "Horsepower", }, ["kg/h"] = { per = { "kg", "h" }, utype = "mass per unit time", default = "lb/h", }, ["lb/h"] = { per = { "lb", "h" }, utype = "mass per unit time", default = "kg/h", }, ["g-mol/d"] = { name1 = "gram-mole per day", name2 = "gram-moles per day", symbol = "g-mol/d", utype = "molar rate", scale = 1.1574074074074073e-5, default = "µmol/s", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["g-mol/h"] = { name1 = "gram-mole per hour", name2 = "gram-moles per hour", symbol = "g-mol/h", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.00027777777777777778, default = "mmol/s", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["g-mol/min"] = { name1 = "gram-mole per minute", name2 = "gram-moles per minute", symbol = "g-mol/min", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.016666666666666666, default = "g-mol/s", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["g-mol/s"] = { name1 = "gram-mole per second", name2 = "gram-moles per second", symbol = "g-mol/s", utype = "molar rate", scale = 1, default = "lb-mol/min", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["gmol/d"] = { name1 = "gram-mole per day", name2 = "gram-moles per day", symbol = "gmol/d", utype = "molar rate", scale = 1.1574074074074073e-5, default = "µmol/s", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["gmol/h"] = { name1 = "gram-mole per hour", name2 = "gram-moles per hour", symbol = "gmol/h", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.00027777777777777778, default = "mmol/s", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["gmol/min"] = { name1 = "gram-mole per minute", name2 = "gram-moles per minute", symbol = "gmol/min", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.016666666666666666, default = "gmol/s", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["gmol/s"] = { name1 = "gram-mole per second", name2 = "gram-moles per second", symbol = "gmol/s", utype = "molar rate", scale = 1, default = "lbmol/min", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["kmol/d"] = { name1 = "kilomole per day", name2 = "kilomoles per day", symbol = "kmol/d", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.011574074074074073, default = "mmol/s", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["kmol/h"] = { name1 = "kilomole per hour", name2 = "kilomoles per hour", symbol = "kmol/h", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.27777777777777779, default = "mol/s", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["kmol/min"] = { name1 = "kilomole per minute", name2 = "kilomoles per minute", symbol = "kmol/min", utype = "molar rate", scale = 16.666666666666668, default = "mol/s", link = "Kilomole (unit)", }, ["kmol/s"] = { name1 = "kilomole per second", name2 = "kilomoles per second", symbol = "kmol/s", utype = "molar rate", scale = 1000, default = "lb-mol/s", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["lb-mol/d"] = { name1 = "pound-mole per day", name2 = "pound-moles per day", symbol = "lb-mol/d", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.0052499116898148141, default = "mmol/s", link = "Mole (unit)#Other units called \"mole\"", }, ["lb-mol/h"] = { name1 = "pound-mole per hour", name2 = "pound-moles per hour", symbol = "lb-mol/h", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.12599788055555555, default = "mol/s", link = "Mole (unit)#Other units called \"mole\"", }, ["lb-mol/min"] = { name1 = "pound-mole per minute", name2 = "pound-moles per minute", symbol = "lb-mol/min", utype = "molar rate", scale = 7.5598728333333334, default = "mol/s", link = "Mole (unit)#Other units called \"mole\"", }, ["lb-mol/s"] = { name1 = "pound-mole per second", name2 = "pound-moles per second", symbol = "lb-mol/s", utype = "molar rate", scale = 453.59237, default = "kmol/s", link = "Mole (unit)#Other units called \"mole\"", }, ["lbmol/d"] = { name1 = "pound-mole per day", name2 = "pound-moles per day", symbol = "lbmol/d", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.0052499116898148141, default = "mmol/s", link = "Mole (unit)#Other units called \"mole\"", }, ["lbmol/h"] = { name1 = "pound-mole per hour", name2 = "pound-moles per hour", symbol = "lbmol/h", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.12599788055555555, default = "mol/s", link = "Mole (unit)#Other units called \"mole\"", }, ["lbmol/min"] = { name1 = "pound-mole per minute", name2 = "pound-moles per minute", symbol = "lbmol/min", utype = "molar rate", scale = 7.5598728333333334, default = "mol/s", link = "Mole (unit)#Other units called \"mole\"", }, ["lbmol/s"] = { name1 = "pound-mole per second", name2 = "pound-moles per second", symbol = "lbmol/s", utype = "molar rate", scale = 453.59237, default = "kmol/s", link = "Mole (unit)#Other units called \"mole\"", }, ["mmol/s"] = { name1 = "millimole per second", name2 = "millimoles per second", symbol = "mmol/s", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.001, default = "lb-mol/d", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["mol/d"] = { name1 = "mole per day", name2 = "moles per day", symbol = "mol/d", utype = "molar rate", scale = 1.1574074074074073e-5, default = "µmol/s", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["mol/h"] = { name1 = "mole per hour", name2 = "moles per hour", symbol = "mol/h", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.00027777777777777778, default = "mmol/s", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["mol/min"] = { name1 = "mole per minute", name2 = "moles per minute", symbol = "mol/min", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.016666666666666666, default = "mol/s", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["mol/s"] = { name1 = "mole per second", name2 = "moles per second", symbol = "mol/s", utype = "molar rate", scale = 1, default = "lb-mol/min", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["µmol/s"] = { name1 = "micromole per second", name2 = "micromoles per second", symbol = "µmol/s", utype = "molar rate", scale = 0.000001, default = "lb-mol/d", link = "Mole (unit)", }, ["umol/s"] = { target = "µmol/s", }, ["μmol/s"] = { target = "µmol/s", }, ["/acre"] = { name1 = "per acre", name2 = "per acre", symbol = "/acre", usename = 1, utype = "per unit area", scale = 247.10538146716533, default = "/ha", link = "Acre", }, ["/ha"] = { name1 = "per hectare", name2 = "per hectare", symbol = "/ha", utype = "per unit area", scale = 100, default = "/acre", link = "Hectare", }, ["/sqcm"] = { name1 = "per square centimetre", name1_us = "per square centimeter", name2 = "per square centimetre", name2_us = "per square centimeter", symbol = "/cm²", utype = "per unit area", scale = 1e10, default = "/sqin", link = "Square centimetre", }, ["/sqin"] = { name1 = "per square inch", name2 = "per square inch", symbol = "/in²", utype = "per unit area", scale = 1550003100.0062001, default = "/sqcm", link = "Square inch", }, ["/sqkm"] = { name1 = "per square kilometre", name1_us = "per square kilometer", name2 = "per square kilometre", name2_us = "per square kilometer", symbol = "/km²", utype = "per unit area", scale = 1, default = "/sqmi", link = "Square kilometre", }, ["/sqmi"] = { name1 = "per square mile", name2 = "per square mile", symbol = "/sq&nbsp;mi", utype = "per unit area", scale = 0.38610215854244584, default = "/sqkm", link = "Square mile", }, ["PD/acre"] = { name1 = "inhabitants per acre", name2 = "inhabitants per acre", symbol = "/acre", usename = 1, utype = "per unit area", scale = 247.10538146716533, default = "PD/ha", link = "Acre", }, ["PD/ha"] = { name1 = "inhabitants per hectare", name2 = "inhabitants per hectare", symbol = "/ha", utype = "per unit area", scale = 100, default = "PD/acre", link = "Hectare", }, ["PD/sqkm"] = { name1 = "inhabitants per square kilometre", name1_us = "inhabitants per square kilometer", name2 = "inhabitants per square kilometre", name2_us = "inhabitants per square kilometer", symbol = "/km²", utype = "per unit area", scale = 1, default = "PD/sqmi", link = "Square kilometre", }, ["PD/sqmi"] = { name1 = "inhabitants per square mile", name2 = "inhabitants per square mile", symbol = "/sq&nbsp;mi", utype = "per unit area", scale = 0.38610215854244584, default = "PD/sqkm", link = "Square mile", }, ["/cm2"] = { target = "/sqcm", }, ["/in2"] = { target = "/sqin", }, ["/km2"] = { target = "/sqkm", }, ["pd/acre"] = { target = "PD/acre", }, ["pd/ha"] = { target = "PD/ha", }, ["PD/km2"] = { target = "PD/sqkm", }, ["pd/km2"] = { target = "PD/sqkm", }, ["PD/km²"] = { target = "PD/sqkm", }, ["pd/sqkm"] = { target = "PD/sqkm", }, ["pd/sqmi"] = { target = "PD/sqmi", }, ["/l"] = { name1 = "per litre", name1_us = "per liter", name2 = "per litre", name2_us = "per liter", symbol = "/l", utype = "per unit volume", scale = 1000, default = "/usgal", link = "Litre", }, ["/USgal"] = { name1 = "per gallon", name2 = "per gallon", symbol = "/gal", utype = "per unit volume", scale = 264.172052, default = "/l", link = "US gallon", customary= 2, }, ["/usgal"] = { target = "/USgal", }, ["bhp"] = { name1 = "brake horsepower", name2 = "brake horsepower", symbol = "bhp", utype = "power", scale = 745.69987158227022, default = "kW", link = "Horsepower#Brake horsepower", }, ["Cal/d"] = { name1 = "large calorie per day", name2 = "large calories per day", symbol = "Cal/d", utype = "power", scale = 0.048425925925925928, default = "kJ/d", link = "Calorie", }, ["Cal/h"] = { name1 = "calorie per hour", name2 = "calories per hour", symbol = "Cal/h", utype = "power", scale = 1.1622222222222223, default = "kJ/h", link = "Calorie", }, ["cal/h"] = { name1 = "calorie per hour", name2 = "calories per hour", symbol = "cal/h", utype = "power", scale = 0.0011622222222222223, default = "W", link = "Calorie", }, ["CV"] = { name1 = "metric horsepower", name2 = "metric horsepower", symbol = "CV", utype = "power", scale = 735.49875, default = "kW", }, ["hk"] = { name1 = "metric horsepower", name2 = "metric horsepower", symbol = "hk", utype = "power", scale = 735.49875, default = "kW", }, ["hp"] = { name1 = "horsepower", name2 = "horsepower", symbol = "hp", utype = "power", scale = 745.69987158227022, default = "kW", }, ["hp-electric"] = { name1 = "electric horsepower", name2 = "electric horsepower", symbol = "hp", utype = "power", scale = 746, default = "kW", }, ["hp-electrical"] = { name1 = "electrical horsepower", name2 = "electrical horsepower", symbol = "hp", utype = "power", scale = 746, default = "kW", }, ["hp-metric"] = { name1 = "metric horsepower", name2 = "metric horsepower", symbol = "hp", utype = "power", scale = 735.49875, default = "kW", }, ["ihp"] = { name1 = "indicated horsepower", name2 = "indicated horsepower", symbol = "ihp", utype = "power", scale = 745.69987158227022, default = "kW", link = "Horsepower#Indicated horsepower", }, ["kcal/h"] = { name1 = "kilocalorie per hour", name2 = "kilocalories per hour", symbol = "kcal/h", utype = "power", scale = 1.1622222222222223, default = "kW", link = "Calorie", }, ["kJ/d"] = { name1 = "kilojoule per day", name2 = "kilojoules per day", symbol = "kJ/d", utype = "power", scale = 0.011574074074074073, default = "Cal/d", link = "Kilojoule", }, ["kJ/h"] = { name1 = "kilojoule per hour", name2 = "kilojoules per hour", symbol = "kJ/h", utype = "power", scale = 0.27777777777777779, default = "W", link = "Kilojoule", }, ["PS"] = { name1 = "metric horsepower", name2 = "metric horsepower", symbol = "PS", utype = "power", scale = 735.49875, default = "kW", }, ["shp"] = { name1 = "shaft horsepower", name2 = "shaft horsepower", symbol = "shp", utype = "power", scale = 745.69987158227022, default = "kW", link = "Horsepower#Shaft horsepower", }, ["W"] = { _name1 = "watt", _symbol = "W", utype = "power", scale = 1, prefixes = 1, default = "hp", link = "Watt", }, ["BTU/h"] = { per = { "BTU", "h" }, utype = "power", default = "W", }, ["Btu/h"] = { per = { "Btu", "h" }, utype = "power", default = "W", }, ["BHP"] = { target = "bhp", }, ["btu/h"] = { target = "BTU/h", }, ["HP"] = { target = "hp", }, ["Hp"] = { target = "hp", }, ["hp-mechanical"] = { target = "hp", }, ["IHP"] = { target = "ihp", }, ["SHP"] = { target = "shp", }, ["whp"] = { target = "hp", }, ["hp/LT"] = { name1 = "horsepower per long ton", name2 = "horsepower per long ton", symbol = "hp/LT", utype = "power per unit mass", scale = 0.73392268125000004, default = "kW/t", link = "Power-to-weight ratio", }, ["hp/ST"] = { name1 = "horsepower per short ton", name2 = "horsepower per short ton", symbol = "hp/ST", utype = "power per unit mass", scale = 0.821993403, default = "kW/t", link = "Power-to-weight ratio", }, ["hp/t"] = { name1 = "horsepower per tonne", name2 = "horsepower per tonne", symbol = "hp/t", utype = "power per unit mass", scale = 0.74569987158227022, default = "kW/t", link = "Power-to-weight ratio", }, ["kW/t"] = { name1 = "kilowatt per tonne", name2 = "kilowatts per tonne", symbol = "kW/t", utype = "power per unit mass", scale = 1, default = "PS/t", link = "Power-to-weight ratio", }, ["PS/t"] = { name1 = "metric horsepower per tonne", name2 = "metric horsepower per tonne", symbol = "PS/t", utype = "power per unit mass", scale = 0.73549875, default = "kW/t", link = "Power-to-weight ratio", }, ["hp/tonne"] = { target = "hp/t", symbol = "hp/tonne", default = "kW/tonne", }, ["kW/tonne"] = { target = "kW/t", symbol = "kW/tonne", }, ["-lb/in2"] = { name1 = "pound per square inch", name2 = "pounds per square inch", symbol = "lb/in²", utype = "pressure", scale = 6894.7572931683608, default = "kPa kgf/cm2", link = "Pounds per square inch", }, ["atm"] = { name1 = "standard atmosphere", symbol = "atm", utype = "pressure", scale = 101325, default = "kPa", link = "Atmosphere (unit)", }, ["Ba"] = { name1 = "barye", symbol = "Ba", utype = "pressure", scale = 0.1, default = "Pa", }, ["bar"] = { symbol = "bar", utype = "pressure", scale = 100000, default = "kPa", link = "Bar (unit)", }, ["dbar"] = { name1 = "decibar", symbol = "dbar", utype = "pressure", scale = 10000, default = "kPa", link = "Bar (unit)", }, ["inHg"] = { name1 = "inch of mercury", name2 = "inches of mercury", symbol = "inHg", utype = "pressure", scale = 3386.388640341, default = "kPa", }, ["kBa"] = { name1 = "kilobarye", symbol = "kBa", utype = "pressure", scale = 100, default = "hPa", link = "Barye", }, ["kg-f/cm2"] = { name1 = "kilogram-force per square centimetre", name1_us = "kilogram-force per square centimeter", name2 = "kilograms-force per square centimetre", name2_us = "kilograms-force per square centimeter", symbol = "kg_f/cm²", utype = "pressure", scale = 98066.5, default = "psi", link = "Kilogram-force", }, ["kg/cm2"] = { name1 = "kilogram per square centimetre", name1_us = "kilogram per square centimeter", name2 = "kilograms per square centimetre", name2_us = "kilograms per square centimeter", symbol = "kg/cm²", utype = "pressure", scale = 98066.5, default = "psi", link = "Kilogram-force", }, ["kgf/cm2"] = { name1 = "kilogram-force per square centimetre", name1_us = "kilogram-force per square centimeter", name2 = "kilograms-force per square centimetre", name2_us = "kilograms-force per square centimeter", symbol = "kgf/cm²", utype = "pressure", scale = 98066.5, default = "psi", link = "Kilogram-force", }, ["ksi"] = { name1 = "kilopound per square inch", name2 = "kilopounds per square inch", symbol = "ksi", utype = "pressure", scale = 6894757.2931683613, default = "MPa", link = "Pounds per square inch", }, ["lbf/in2"] = { name1 = "pound-force per square inch", name2 = "pounds-force per square inch", symbol = "lbf/in²", utype = "pressure", scale = 6894.7572931683608, default = "kPa kgf/cm2", link = "Pounds-force per square inch", }, ["mb"] = { name1 = "millibar", symbol = "mb", utype = "pressure", scale = 100, default = "hPa", link = "Bar (unit)", }, ["mbar"] = { name1 = "millibar", symbol = "mbar", utype = "pressure", scale = 100, default = "hPa", link = "Bar (unit)", }, ["mmHg"] = { name1 = "millimetre of mercury", name1_us = "millimeter of mercury", name2 = "millimetres of mercury", name2_us = "millimeters of mercury", symbol = "mmHg", utype = "pressure", scale = 133.322387415, default = "kPa", link = "Millimeter of mercury", }, ["Pa"] = { _name1 = "pascal", _symbol = "Pa", utype = "pressure", scale = 1, prefixes = 1, default = "psi", link = "Pascal (unit)", }, ["psf"] = { name1 = "pound per square foot", name2 = "pounds per square foot", symbol = "psf", utype = "pressure", scale = 47.880258980335839, default = "kPa", link = "Pounds per square inch", }, ["psi"] = { name1 = "pound per square inch", name2 = "pounds per square inch", symbol = "psi", utype = "pressure", scale = 6894.7572931683608, default = "kPa", link = "Pounds per square inch", }, ["Torr"] = { name1 = "torr", symbol = "Torr", utype = "pressure", scale = 133.32236842105263, default = "kPa", }, ["N/cm2"] = { per = { "N", "cm2" }, utype = "pressure", default = "psi", }, ["N/m2"] = { per = { "N", "m2" }, utype = "pressure", default = "psi", }, ["g/cm2"] = { per = { "g", "cm2" }, utype = "pressure", default = "lb/sqft", multiplier= 9.80665, }, ["g/m2"] = { per = { "g", "m2" }, utype = "pressure", default = "lb/sqft", multiplier= 9.80665, }, ["kg/m2"] = { per = { "kg", "m2" }, utype = "pressure", default = "lb/sqft", multiplier= 9.80665, }, ["lb/1000sqft"] = { per = { "lb", "1000sqft" }, utype = "pressure", default = "g/m2", multiplier= 9.80665, }, ["lb/sqft"] = { per = { "lb", "sqft" }, utype = "pressure", default = "kg/m2", multiplier= 9.80665, }, ["lb/sqyd"] = { per = { "lb", "sqyd" }, utype = "pressure", default = "kg/m2", multiplier= 9.80665, }, ["LT/acre"] = { per = { "LT", "acre" }, utype = "pressure", default = "t/ha", multiplier= 9.80665, }, ["MT/ha"] = { per = { "MT", "ha" }, utype = "pressure", default = "LT ST/acre", multiplier= 9.80665, }, ["oz/sqft"] = { per = { "oz", "sqft" }, utype = "pressure", default = "g/m2", multiplier= 9.80665, }, ["oz/sqyd"] = { per = { "oz", "sqyd" }, utype = "pressure", default = "g/m2", multiplier= 9.80665, }, ["ST/acre"] = { per = { "ST", "acre" }, utype = "pressure", default = "t/ha", multiplier= 9.80665, }, ["t/ha"] = { per = { "t", "ha" }, utype = "pressure", default = "LT ST/acre", multiplier= 9.80665, }, ["kgfpsqcm"] = { target = "kgf/cm2", }, ["kgpsqcm"] = { target = "kg/cm2", }, ["kN/m2"] = { target = "kPa", }, ["lb/in2"] = { target = "lbf/in2", }, ["torr"] = { target = "Torr", }, ["Bq"] = { _name1 = "becquerel", _symbol = "Bq", utype = "radioactivity", scale = 1, prefixes = 1, default = "pCi", link = "Becquerel", }, ["Ci"] = { _name1 = "curie", _symbol = "Ci", utype = "radioactivity", scale = 3.7e10, prefixes = 1, default = "GBq", link = "Curie", }, ["cm/h"] = { name1 = "centimetre per hour", name1_us = "centimeter per hour", name2 = "centimetres per hour", name2_us = "centimeters per hour", symbol = "cm/h", utype = "speed", scale = 2.7777777777777775e-6, default = "in/h", link = "Metre per second", }, ["cm/s"] = { name1 = "centimetre per second", name1_us = "centimeter per second", name2 = "centimetres per second", name2_us = "centimeters per second", symbol = "cm/s", utype = "speed", scale = 0.01, default = "in/s", link = "Metre per second", }, ["cm/year"] = { name1 = "centimetre per year", name1_us = "centimeter per year", name2 = "centimetres per year", name2_us = "centimeters per year", symbol = "cm/year", utype = "speed", scale = 3.168873850681143e-10, default = "in/year", link = "Orders of magnitude (speed)", }, ["foot/s"] = { name1 = "foot per second", name2 = "foot per second", symbol = "ft/s", utype = "speed", scale = 0.3048, default = "m/s", link = "Feet per second", }, ["ft/min"] = { name1 = "foot per minute", name2 = "feet per minute", symbol = "ft/min", utype = "speed", scale = 0.00508, default = "m/min", link = "Feet per second", }, ["ft/s"] = { name1 = "foot per second", name2 = "feet per second", symbol = "ft/s", utype = "speed", scale = 0.3048, default = "m/s", link = "Feet per second", }, ["furlong per fortnight"] = { name2 = "furlongs per fortnight", symbol = "furlong per fortnight", usename = 1, utype = "speed", scale = 0.00016630952380952381, default = "km/h mph", link = "FFF System", }, ["in/h"] = { name1 = "inch per hour", name2 = "inches per hour", symbol = "in/h", utype = "speed", scale = 7.0555555555555559e-6, default = "cm/h", link = "Inch", }, ["in/s"] = { name1 = "inch per second", name2 = "inches per second", symbol = "in/s", utype = "speed", scale = 0.0254, default = "cm/s", link = "Inch", }, ["in/year"] = { name1 = "inch per year", name2 = "inches per year", symbol = "in/year", utype = "speed", scale = 8.0489395807301024e-10, default = "cm/year", link = "Orders of magnitude (speed)", }, ["isp"] = { name1 = "second", symbol = "s", utype = "speed", scale = 9.80665, default = "km/s", link = "Specific impulse", }, ["km/h"] = { name1 = "kilometre per hour", name1_us = "kilometer per hour", name2 = "kilometres per hour", name2_us = "kilometers per hour", symbol = "km/h", utype = "speed", scale = 0.27777777777777779, default = "mph", link = "Kilometres per hour", }, ["km/s"] = { name1 = "kilometre per second", name1_us = "kilometer per second", name2 = "kilometres per second", name2_us = "kilometers per second", symbol = "km/s", utype = "speed", scale = 1000, default = "mi/s", link = "Metre per second", }, ["kn"] = { name1 = "knot", symbol = "kn", utype = "speed", scale = 0.51444444444444448, default = "km/h mph", link = "Knot (unit)", }, ["kNs/kg"] = { name2 = "kN-s/kg", symbol = "kN-s/kg", utype = "speed", scale = 1000, default = "isp", link = "Specific impulse", }, ["m/min"] = { name1 = "metre per minute", name1_us = "meter per minute", name2 = "metres per minute", name2_us = "meters per minute", symbol = "m/min", utype = "speed", scale = 0.016666666666666666, default = "ft/min", link = "Metre per second", }, ["m/s"] = { name1 = "metre per second", name1_us = "meter per second", name2 = "metres per second", name2_us = "meters per second", symbol = "m/s", utype = "speed", scale = 1, default = "ft/s", }, ["Mach"] = { name2 = "Mach", symbol = "Mach", utype = "speed", builtin = "mach", scale = 0, iscomplex= true, default = "mph km/h", link = "Mach number", }, ["mi/s"] = { name1 = "mile per second", name2 = "miles per second", symbol = "mi/s", utype = "speed", scale = 1609.344, default = "km/s", link = "Mile", }, ["mm/h"] = { name1 = "millimetre per hour", name1_us = "millimeter per hour", name2 = "millimetres per hour", name2_us = "millimeters per hour", symbol = "mm/h", utype = "speed", scale = 2.7777777777777781e-7, default = "in/h", link = "Metre per second", }, ["mph"] = { name1 = "mile per hour", name2 = "miles per hour", symbol = "mph", utype = "speed", scale = 0.44704, default = "km/h", link = "Miles per hour", }, ["Ns/kg"] = { name2 = "N-s/kg", symbol = "N-s/kg", utype = "speed", scale = 1, default = "isp", link = "Specific impulse", }, ["si tsfc"] = { name2 = "g/(kN·s)", symbol = "g/(kN·s)", utype = "speed", scale = 9.9999628621379242e-7, invert = -1, iscomplex= true, default = "tsfc", link = "Thrust specific fuel consumption", }, ["tsfc"] = { name2 = "lb/(lbf·h)", symbol = "lb/(lbf·h)", utype = "speed", scale = 2.832545036049801e-5, invert = -1, iscomplex= true, default = "si tsfc", link = "Thrust specific fuel consumption", }, ["cm/y"] = { target = "cm/year", }, ["cm/yr"] = { target = "cm/year", }, ["in/y"] = { target = "in/year", }, ["in/yr"] = { target = "in/year", }, ["knot"] = { target = "kn", }, ["knots"] = { target = "kn", }, ["kph"] = { target = "km/h", }, ["mi/h"] = { target = "mph", }, ["mm/s"] = { per = { "mm", "s" }, utype = "speed", default = "in/s", link = "metre per second", }, ["C"] = { name1 = "degree Celsius", name2 = "degrees Celsius", symbol = "°C", usesymbol= 1, utype = "temperature", scale = 1, offset = -273.15, iscomplex= true, istemperature= true, default = "F", link = "Celsius", }, ["F"] = { name1 = "degree Fahrenheit", name2 = "degrees Fahrenheit", symbol = "°F", usesymbol= 1, utype = "temperature", scale = 0.55555555555555558, offset = 32-273.15*(9/5), iscomplex= true, istemperature= true, default = "C", link = "Fahrenheit", }, ["K"] = { name1 = "kelvin", symbol = "K", usesymbol= 1, utype = "temperature", scale = 1, offset = 0, iscomplex= true, istemperature= true, default = "C F", }, ["keVT"] = { name1 = "kiloelectronvolt", symbol = "keV", utype = "temperature", scale = 11.604505e6, offset = 0, iscomplex= true, default = "MK", link = "Electronvolt", }, ["MK"] = { name1 = "megakelvin", symbol = "MK", utype = "temperature", scale = 1e6, offset = 0, iscomplex= true, default = "keVT", link = "Kelvin", }, ["R"] = { name1 = "degree Rankine", name2 = "degrees Rankine", symbol = "°R", usesymbol= 1, utype = "temperature", scale = 0.55555555555555558, offset = 0, iscomplex= true, istemperature= true, default = "K F C", link = "Rankine scale", }, ["Celsius"] = { target = "C", }, ["°C"] = { target = "C", }, ["°F"] = { target = "F", }, ["°R"] = { target = "R", }, ["C-change"] = { name1 = "degree Celsius change", name2 = "degrees Celsius change", symbol = "°C", usesymbol= 1, utype = "temperature change", scale = 1, default = "F-change", link = "Celsius", }, ["F-change"] = { name1 = "degree Fahrenheit change", name2 = "degrees Fahrenheit change", symbol = "°F", usesymbol= 1, utype = "temperature change", scale = 0.55555555555555558, default = "C-change", link = "Fahrenheit", }, ["K-change"] = { name1 = "kelvin change", name2 = "kelvins change", symbol = "K", usesymbol= 1, utype = "temperature change", scale = 1, default = "F-change", link = "Kelvin", }, ["°C-change"] = { target = "C-change", }, ["°F-change"] = { target = "F-change", }, ["century"] = { name1 = "century", name2 = "centuries", symbol = "ha", utype = "time", scale = 3155760000, default = "Gs", }, ["d"] = { name1 = "day", symbol = "d", utype = "time", scale = 86400, default = "ks", }, ["decade"] = { name1 = "decade", symbol = "daa", utype = "time", scale = 315576000, default = "Ms", }, ["dog year"] = { name1 = "dog year", symbol = "dog yr", utype = "time", scale = 220903200, default = "years", }, ["fortnight"] = { symbol = "fortnight", usename = 1, utype = "time", scale = 1209600, default = "week", }, ["h"] = { name1 = "hour", symbol = "h", utype = "time", scale = 3600, default = "ks", }, ["long billion year"] = { name1 = "billion years", name2 = "billion years", symbol = "Ta", utype = "time", scale = 31557600000000000000, default = "Es", link = "Annum", }, ["millennium"] = { name1 = "millennium", name2 = "millennia", symbol = "ka", utype = "time", scale = 31557600000, default = "Gs", }, ["milliard year"] = { name1 = "milliard years", name2 = "milliard years", symbol = "Ga", utype = "time", scale = 31557600000000000, default = "Ps", link = "Annum", }, ["million year"] = { name1 = "million years", name2 = "million years", symbol = "Ma", utype = "time", scale = 31557600000000, default = "Ts", link = "Annum", }, ["min"] = { name1 = "minute", symbol = "min", utype = "time", scale = 60, default = "s", }, ["month"] = { symbol = "month", usename = 1, utype = "time", scale = 2629800, default = "Ms", }, ["months"] = { name1 = "month", symbol = "mo", utype = "time", scale = 2629800, default = "year", }, ["s"] = { _name1 = "second", _symbol = "s", utype = "time", scale = 1, prefixes = 1, default = "min", link = "Second", }, ["short billion year"] = { name1 = "billion years", name2 = "billion years", symbol = "Ga", utype = "time", scale = 31557600000000000, default = "Ps", link = "Annum", }, ["short trillion year"] = { name1 = "trillion years", name2 = "trillion years", symbol = "Ta", utype = "time", scale = 31557600000000000000, default = "Es", link = "Annum", }, ["thousand million year"] = { name1 = "thousand million years", name2 = "thousand million years", symbol = "Ga", utype = "time", scale = 31557600000000000, default = "Ps", link = "Annum", }, ["wk"] = { symbol = "week", usename = 1, utype = "time", scale = 604800, default = "Ms", }, ["year"] = { name1 = "year", symbol = "a", utype = "time", scale = 31557600, default = "Ms", link = "Annum", }, ["years"] = { name1 = "year", symbol = "yr", utype = "time", scale = 31557600, default = "Ms", link = "Annum", }, ["byr"] = { target = "short billion year", }, ["day"] = { target = "d", }, ["days"] = { target = "d", }, ["dog yr"] = { target = "dog year", }, ["Gyr"] = { target = "thousand million year", }, ["hour"] = { target = "h", }, ["hours"] = { target = "h", }, ["kMyr"] = { target = "thousand million year", }, ["kmyr"] = { target = "thousand million year", }, ["kyr"] = { target = "millennium", }, ["long byr"] = { target = "long billion year", }, ["minute"] = { target = "min", }, ["minutes"] = { target = "min", }, ["mth"] = { target = "month", }, ["Myr"] = { target = "million year", }, ["myr"] = { target = "million year", }, ["second"] = { target = "s", }, ["seconds"] = { target = "s", }, ["tmyr"] = { target = "thousand million year", }, ["tryr"] = { target = "short trillion year", }, ["tyr"] = { target = "millennium", }, ["week"] = { target = "wk", }, ["weeks"] = { target = "wk", }, ["yr"] = { target = "year", }, ["kg.m"] = { name1 = "kilogram metre", name1_us = "kilogram meter", symbol = "kg·m", utype = "torque", scale = 9.80665, default = "Nm lbft", }, ["kgf.m"] = { name1 = "kilogram force-metre", name1_us = "kilogram force-meter", symbol = "kgf·m", utype = "torque", scale = 9.80665, default = "Nm lbfft", link = "Kilogram metre", }, ["kgm"] = { name1 = "kilogram metre", name1_us = "kilogram meter", symbol = "kg·m", utype = "torque", scale = 9.80665, default = "Nm lbfft", }, ["lb-fft"] = { name1 = "pound force-foot", name2 = "pound force-feet", symbol = "ft·lb_f", utype = "torque", scale = 1.3558179483314004, default = "Nm", link = "Pound-foot (torque)", }, ["lb.ft"] = { name1 = "pound force-foot", name2 = "pound force-feet", symbol = "lb·ft", utype = "torque", scale = 1.3558179483314004, default = "Nm", link = "Pound-foot (torque)", }, ["lb.in"] = { name1 = "pound force-inch", symbol = "lb·in", utype = "torque", scale = 0.1129848290276167, default = "mN.m", link = "Pound-foot (torque)", }, ["lbfft"] = { name1 = "pound force-foot", name2 = "pound force-feet", symbol = "lbf·ft", utype = "torque", scale = 1.3558179483314004, default = "Nm", link = "Pound-foot (torque)", }, ["lbft"] = { name1 = "pound-foot", name2 = "pound-feet", symbol = "lb·ft", utype = "torque", scale = 1.3558, default = "Nm", link = "Pound-foot (torque)", }, ["m.kg-f"] = { name1 = "metre kilogram-force", name1_us = "meter kilogram-force", name2 = "metre kilograms-force", name2_us = "meter kilograms-force", symbol = "m·kg_f", utype = "torque", scale = 9.80665, default = "Nm lbfft", link = "Kilogram metre", }, ["m.kgf"] = { name1 = "metre kilogram-force", name1_us = "meter kilogram-force", name2 = "metre kilograms-force", name2_us = "meter kilograms-force", symbol = "m·kgf", utype = "torque", scale = 9.80665, default = "Nm lbfft", link = "Kilogram metre", }, ["mN.m"] = { name1 = "millinewton metre", name1_us = "millinewton meter", symbol = "mN·m", utype = "torque", scale = 0.001, default = "lb.in", link = "Newton metre", }, ["Nm"] = { name1 = "newton metre", name1_us = "newton meter", symbol = "N·m", utype = "torque", alttype = "energy", scale = 1, default = "lbfft", }, ["kN/m"] = { per = { "kN", "-m-stiff" }, utype = "torque", default = "lbf/in", }, ["lbf/in"] = { per = { "lbf", "-in-stiff" }, utype = "torque", default = "kN/m", }, ["lb-f.ft"] = { target = "lb-fft", }, ["lb-f·ft"] = { target = "lb-fft", }, ["lbf.ft"] = { target = "lbfft", }, ["lbf·ft"] = { target = "lbfft", }, ["lb·ft"] = { target = "lb.ft", }, ["mkg-f"] = { target = "m.kg-f", }, ["mkgf"] = { target = "m.kgf", }, ["N.m"] = { target = "Nm", }, ["N·m"] = { target = "Nm", }, ["-12USoz(mL)serve"] = { name1_us = "12&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;fl&nbsp;oz (355&nbsp;mL) serving", symbol = "12&nbsp;US&nbsp;fl&nbsp;oz (355&nbsp;mL) serving", sym_us = "12&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;fl&nbsp;oz (355&nbsp;mL) serving", utype = "volume", scale = 0.00035488235475000004, default = "mL", link = "Beverage can#Capacity", }, ["-12USoz(ml)serve"] = { name1_us = "12&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;fl&nbsp;oz (355&nbsp;ml) serving", symbol = "12&nbsp;US&nbsp;fl&nbsp;oz (355&nbsp;ml) serving", sym_us = "12&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;fl&nbsp;oz (355&nbsp;ml) serving", utype = "volume", scale = 0.00035488235475000004, default = "ml", link = "Beverage can#Capacity", }, ["-12USozserve"] = { name1_us = "12&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;fl&nbsp;oz serving", symbol = "12&nbsp;US&nbsp;fl&nbsp;oz serving", sym_us = "12&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;fl&nbsp;oz serving", utype = "volume", scale = 0.00035488235475000004, default = "mL", link = "Beverage can#Capacity", }, ["acre foot"] = { name1 = "acre foot", name2 = "acre foot", symbol = "acre·ft", utype = "volume", scale = 1233.48183754752, default = "m3", }, ["acre ft"] = { name1 = "acre foot", name2 = "acre feet", symbol = "acre·ft", utype = "volume", scale = 1233.48183754752, default = "m3", }, ["bdft"] = { name1 = "board foot", name2 = "board feet", symbol = "bd&nbsp;ft", utype = "volume", scale = 0.0023597372167, default = "m3", }, ["board feet"] = { name2 = "board feet", symbol = "board foot", usename = 1, utype = "volume", scale = 0.0023597372167, default = "m3", }, ["board foot"] = { name2 = "board foot", symbol = "board foot", usename = 1, utype = "volume", scale = 0.0023597372167, default = "m3", }, ["cc"] = { name1 = "cubic centimetre", name1_us = "cubic centimeter", symbol = "cc", utype = "volume", scale = 0.000001, default = "cuin", }, ["CID"] = { name1 = "cubic inch", name2 = "cubic inches", symbol = "cu&nbsp;in", utype = "volume", scale = 0.000016387064, default = "cc", link = "Cubic inch#Engine displacement", }, ["cord"] = { symbol = "cord", utype = "volume", scale = 3.624556363776, default = "m3", link = "Cord (volume)", }, ["cufoot"] = { name1 = "cubic foot", name2 = "cubic foot", symbol = "cu&nbsp;ft", utype = "volume", scale = 0.028316846592, default = "m3", }, ["cuft"] = { name1 = "cubic foot", name2 = "cubic feet", symbol = "cu&nbsp;ft", utype = "volume", scale = 0.028316846592, default = "m3", }, ["cuin"] = { name1 = "cubic inch", name2 = "cubic inches", symbol = "cu&nbsp;in", utype = "volume", scale = 0.000016387064, default = "cm3", }, ["cumi"] = { name1 = "cubic mile", symbol = "cu&nbsp;mi", utype = "volume", scale = 4168181825.440579584, default = "km3", }, ["cuyd"] = { name1 = "cubic yard", symbol = "cu&nbsp;yd", utype = "volume", scale = 0.764554857984, default = "m3", }, ["firkin"] = { symbol = "firkin", usename = 1, utype = "volume", scale = 0.04091481, default = "l impgal USgal", }, ["foot3"] = { name1 = "cubic foot", name2 = "cubic foot", symbol = "cu&nbsp;ft", utype = "volume", scale = 0.028316846592, default = "m3", }, ["Goilbbl"] = { name1 = "billion barrels", name2 = "billion barrels", symbol = "Gbbl", utype = "volume", scale = 158987294.928, default = "v * 1.58987294928 < 10 ! e6 ! e9 ! m3", link = "Barrel (volume)#Oil barrel", }, ["gr water"] = { name1 = "grains water", name2 = "grains water", symbol = "gr H₂O", utype = "volume", scale = 0.00000006479891, default = "cm3", link = "Grain (unit)", }, ["grt"] = { name1 = "gross register ton", symbol = "grt", utype = "volume", scale = 2.8316846592, default = "m3", link = "Gross register tonnage", }, ["impbbl"] = { name1 = "imperial barrel", symbol = "imp&nbsp;bbl", utype = "volume", scale = 0.16365924, default = "l impgal USgal", link = "Barrel (unit)", }, ["impbsh"] = { name1 = "imperial bushel", symbol = "imp&nbsp;bsh", utype = "volume", scale = 0.03636872, default = "l impgal USdrygal", }, ["impbu"] = { name1 = "imperial bushel", symbol = "imp&nbsp;bu", utype = "volume", scale = 0.03636872, default = "m3", }, ["impgal"] = { name1 = "imperial gallon", symbol = "imp&nbsp;gal", utype = "volume", scale = 0.00454609, default = "l USgal", }, ["impgi"] = { name1 = "gill", symbol = "gi", utype = "volume", scale = 0.0001420653125, default = "ml USoz", link = "Gill (unit)", }, ["impkenning"] = { name1 = "imperial kenning", symbol = "kenning", utype = "volume", scale = 0.01818436, default = "l USdrygal", link = "Kenning (unit)", }, ["impoz"] = { name1 = "imperial fluid ounce", symbol = "imp&nbsp;fl&nbsp;oz", utype = "volume", scale = 0.0000284130625, default = "ml USoz", }, ["imppk"] = { name1 = "imperial peck", symbol = "pk", utype = "volume", scale = 0.00909218, default = "l USdrygal", link = "Peck", }, ["imppt"] = { name1 = "imperial pint", symbol = "imp&nbsp;pt", utype = "volume", scale = 0.00056826125, default = "l", }, ["impqt"] = { name1 = "imperial quart", symbol = "imp&nbsp;qt", utype = "volume", scale = 0.0011365225, default = "ml USoz", customary= 3, }, ["kilderkin"] = { symbol = "kilderkin", usename = 1, utype = "volume", scale = 0.08182962, default = "l impgal USgal", }, ["koilbbl"] = { name1 = "thousand barrels", name2 = "thousand barrels", symbol = "kbbl", utype = "volume", scale = 158.987294928, default = "v * 1.58987294928 < 10 ! ! e3 ! m3", link = "Barrel (volume)#Oil barrel", }, ["L"] = { _name1 = "litre", _name1_us= "liter", _symbol = "L", utype = "volume", scale = 0.001, prefixes = 1, default = "impgal USgal", link = "Litre", }, ["l"] = { _name1 = "litre", _name1_us= "liter", _symbol = "l", utype = "volume", scale = 0.001, prefixes = 1, default = "impgal USgal", link = "Litre", }, ["m3"] = { _name1 = "cubic metre", _name1_us= "cubic meter", _symbol = "m³", prefix_position= 7, utype = "volume", scale = 1, prefixes = 3, default = "cuft", link = "Cubic metre", }, ["Mbbl"] = { name1 = "thousand barrels", name2 = "thousand barrels", symbol = "Mbbl", utype = "volume", scale = 158.987294928, default = "v * 1.58987294928 < 10 ! e3 ! ! m3", link = "Barrel (volume)#Oil barrel", }, ["mm3"] = { name1 = "cubic millimetre", name1_us = "cubic millimeter", symbol = "mm³", utype = "volume", scale = 0.000000001, default = "cuin", }, ["MMoilbbl"] = { name1 = "million barrels", name2 = "million barrels", symbol = "MMbbl", utype = "volume", scale = 158987.294928, default = "v * 1.58987294928 < 10 ! e3 ! e6 ! m3", link = "Barrel (volume)#Oil barrel", }, ["Moilbbl"] = { name1 = "million barrels", name2 = "million barrels", symbol = "Mbbl", utype = "volume", scale = 158987.294928, default = "v * 1.58987294928 < 10 ! e3 ! e6 ! m3", link = "Barrel (volume)#Oil barrel", }, ["MTON"] = { name1 = "measurement ton", symbol = "MTON", utype = "volume", scale = 1.13267386368, default = "m3", }, ["MUSgal"] = { name1 = "million US gallons", name1_us = "million U.S. gallons", name2 = "million US gallons", name2_us = "million U.S. gallons", symbol = "million US&nbsp;gal", sym_us = "million U.S.&nbsp;gal", utype = "volume", scale = 3785.411784, default = "Ml", link = "US gallon", }, ["oilbbl"] = { name1 = "barrel", symbol = "bbl", utype = "volume", scale = 0.158987294928, default = "m3", link = "Barrel (volume)#Oil barrel", }, ["stere"] = { symbol = "stère", usename = 1, utype = "volume", scale = 1, default = "cuft", }, ["Toilbbl"] = { name1 = "trillion barrels", name2 = "trillion barrels", symbol = "Tbbl", utype = "volume", scale = 158987294928, default = "v * 1.58987294928 < 10 ! e9 ! e12 ! m3", link = "Barrel (volume)#Oil barrel", }, ["USbbl"] = { name1 = "US barrel", name1_us = "U.S. barrel", symbol = "US&nbsp;bbl", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;bbl", utype = "volume", scale = 0.119240471196, default = "l USgal impgal", link = "Barrel (unit)", }, ["USbeerbbl"] = { name1 = "US beer barrel", name1_us = "U.S. beer barrel", symbol = "US&nbsp;bbl", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;bbl", utype = "volume", scale = 0.117347765304, default = "l USgal impgal", link = "Barrel (unit)", }, ["USbsh"] = { name1 = "US bushel", name1_us = "U.S. bushel", symbol = "US&nbsp;bsh", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;bsh", utype = "volume", scale = 0.03523907016688, default = "l USdrygal impgal", link = "Bushel", }, ["USbu"] = { name1 = "US bushel", name1_us = "U.S. bushel", symbol = "US&nbsp;bu", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;bu", utype = "volume", scale = 0.03523907016688, default = "l USdrygal impgal", link = "Bushel", }, ["USdrybbl"] = { name1 = "US dry barrel", name1_us = "U.S. dry barrel", symbol = "US&nbsp;dry&nbsp;bbl", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;dry&nbsp;bbl", utype = "volume", scale = 0.11562819898508, default = "m3", link = "Barrel (unit)", }, ["USdrygal"] = { name1 = "US dry gallon", name1_us = "U.S. dry gallon", symbol = "US&nbsp;dry&nbsp;gal", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;dry&nbsp;gal", utype = "volume", scale = 0.00440488377086, default = "l", link = "Gallon", }, ["USdrypt"] = { name1 = "US dry pint", name1_us = "U.S. dry pint", symbol = "US&nbsp;dry&nbsp;pt", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;dry&nbsp;pt", utype = "volume", scale = 0.0005506104713575, default = "ml", link = "Pint", }, ["USdryqt"] = { name1 = "US dry quart", name1_us = "U.S. dry quart", symbol = "US&nbsp;dry&nbsp;qt", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;dry&nbsp;qt", utype = "volume", scale = 0.001101220942715, default = "ml", link = "Quart", }, ["USflgal"] = { name1 = "US gallon", name1_us = "U.S. gallon", symbol = "US fl gal", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;fl&nbsp;gal", utype = "volume", scale = 0.003785411784, default = "l impgal", link = "Gallon", }, ["USgal"] = { name1 = "US gallon", name1_us = "U.S. gallon", symbol = "US&nbsp;gal", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;gal", utype = "volume", scale = 0.003785411784, default = "l impgal", }, ["USgi"] = { name1 = "gill", symbol = "gi", utype = "volume", scale = 0.0001182941183, default = "ml impoz", link = "Gill (unit)", }, ["USkenning"] = { name1 = "US kenning", name1_us = "U.S. kenning", symbol = "US&nbsp;kenning", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;kenning", utype = "volume", scale = 0.01761953508344, default = "l impgal", link = "Kenning (unit)", }, ["USmin"] = { name1 = "US minim", name1_us = "U.S. minim", symbol = "US&nbsp;min", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;min", utype = "volume", scale = 0.000000061611519921875, default = "ml", link = "Minim (unit)", }, ["USoz"] = { name1 = "US fluid ounce", name1_us = "U.S. fluid ounce", symbol = "US&nbsp;fl&nbsp;oz", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;fl&nbsp;oz", utype = "volume", scale = 0.0000295735295625, default = "ml", }, ["USpk"] = { name1 = "US peck", name1_us = "U.S. peck", symbol = "US&nbsp;pk", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;pk", utype = "volume", scale = 0.00880976754172, default = "l impgal", link = "Peck", }, ["USpt"] = { name1 = "US pint", name1_us = "U.S. pint", symbol = "US&nbsp;pt", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;pt", utype = "volume", scale = 0.000473176473, default = "l imppt", link = "Pint", }, ["USqt"] = { name1 = "US quart", name1_us = "U.S. quart", symbol = "US&nbsp;qt", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;qt", utype = "volume", scale = 0.000946352946, default = "ml", link = "Quart", customary= 1, }, ["USquart"] = { name1 = "US quart", name1_us = "U.S. quart", symbol = "US&nbsp;qt", sym_us = "U.S.&nbsp;qt", utype = "volume", scale = 0.000946352946, default = "ml impoz", link = "Quart", }, ["winecase"] = { symbol = "case", usename = 1, utype = "volume", scale = 0.009, default = "l", link = "Case (goods)", }, ["*U.S.drygal"] = { target = "USdrygal", sp_us = true, customary= 2, }, ["*U.S.gal"] = { target = "USgal", sp_us = true, default = "L impgal", customary= 2, }, ["+USdrygal"] = { target = "USdrygal", customary= 1, }, ["+usfloz"] = { target = "USoz", link = "Fluid ounce", customary= 1, }, ["+USgal"] = { target = "USgal", customary= 1, }, ["+USoz"] = { target = "USoz", customary= 1, }, ["@impgal"] = { target = "impgal", link = "Gallon", customary= 3, }, ["acre feet"] = { target = "acre ft", }, ["acre-feet"] = { target = "acre ft", }, ["acre-ft"] = { target = "acre ft", }, ["acre.foot"] = { target = "acre foot", }, ["acre.ft"] = { target = "acre ft", }, ["acre·foot"] = { target = "acre foot", }, ["acre·ft"] = { target = "acre ft", }, ["bushels"] = { target = "USbsh", }, ["cid"] = { target = "CID", }, ["drybbl"] = { target = "USdrybbl", }, ["drygal"] = { target = "+USdrygal", }, ["drypt"] = { target = "USdrypt", }, ["dryqt"] = { target = "USdryqt", }, ["ft3"] = { target = "cuft", }, ["gal"] = { target = "USgal", }, ["gallon"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{USgal%} for US gallons or %{impgal%} for imperial gallons (not %{gallon%})", }, ["gallons"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{USgal%} for US gallons or %{impgal%} for imperial gallons (not %{gallons%})", }, ["Gcuft"] = { target = "e9cuft", }, ["impfloz"] = { target = "impoz", }, ["Impgal"] = { target = "impgal", }, ["in3"] = { target = "cuin", }, ["kcuft"] = { target = "e3cuft", }, ["kcum"] = { target = "e3m3", }, ["km³"] = { target = "km3", }, ["liter"] = { target = "L", sp_us = true, }, ["liters"] = { target = "L", sp_us = true, }, ["litre"] = { target = "L", }, ["litres"] = { target = "L", }, ["Mcuft"] = { target = "e6cuft", }, ["Mcum"] = { target = "e6m3", }, ["Mft3"] = { target = "e6cuft", }, ["mi3"] = { target = "cumi", }, ["m³"] = { target = "m3", }, ["Pcuft"] = { target = "e15cuft", }, ["pt"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{USpt%} for US pints or %{imppt%} for imperial pints (not %{pt%})", }, ["qt"] = { shouldbe = "Use %{USqt%} for US quarts or %{impqt%} for imperial quarts (not %{qt%})", }, ["Tcuft"] = { target = "e12cuft", }, ["Tft3"] = { target = "e12cuft", }, ["U.S.bbl"] = { target = "USbbl", sp_us = true, default = "l U.S.gal impgal", }, ["U.S.beerbbl"] = { target = "USbeerbbl", sp_us = true, default = "l U.S.gal impgal", }, ["U.S.bsh"] = { target = "USbsh", sp_us = true, default = "l U.S.drygal impgal", }, ["U.S.bu"] = { target = "USbu", sp_us = true, default = "l U.S.drygal impgal", }, ["U.S.drybbl"] = { target = "USdrybbl", sp_us = true, }, ["U.S.drygal"] = { target = "USdrygal", sp_us = true, }, ["U.S.drypt"] = { target = "USdrypt", sp_us = true, }, ["U.S.dryqt"] = { target = "USdryqt", sp_us = true, }, ["U.S.flgal"] = { target = "USflgal", sp_us = true, }, ["U.S.floz"] = { target = "USoz", sp_us = true, }, ["U.S.gal"] = { target = "USgal", sp_us = true, default = "L impgal", link = "U.S. gallon", }, ["u.s.gal"] = { target = "USgal", sp_us = true, default = "L impgal", link = "U.S. gallon", }, ["U.S.gi"] = { target = "USgi", sp_us = true, }, ["U.S.kenning"] = { target = "USkenning", sp_us = true, }, ["U.S.oz"] = { target = "USoz", sp_us = true, }, ["U.S.pk"] = { target = "USpk", sp_us = true, }, ["U.S.pt"] = { target = "USpt", sp_us = true, }, ["U.S.qt"] = { target = "USqt", sp_us = true, default = "L impqt", customary= 2, }, ["usbbl"] = { target = "USbbl", }, ["usbeerbbl"] = { target = "USbeerbbl", }, ["usbsh"] = { target = "USbsh", }, ["usbu"] = { target = "USbu", }, ["usdrybbl"] = { target = "USdrybbl", }, ["usdrygal"] = { target = "+USdrygal", }, ["usdrypt"] = { target = "USdrypt", }, ["usdryqt"] = { target = "USdryqt", }, ["USfloz"] = { target = "USoz", }, ["usfloz"] = { target = "USoz", }, ["USGAL"] = { target = "USgal", }, ["usgal"] = { target = "USgal", }, ["usgi"] = { target = "USgi", }, ["uskenning"] = { target = "USkenning", }, ["usoz"] = { target = "USoz", }, ["uspk"] = { target = "USpk", }, ["uspt"] = { target = "USpt", }, ["usqt"] = { target = "USqt", }, ["yd3"] = { target = "cuyd", }, ["cuft/sqmi"] = { per = { "cuft", "sqmi" }, utype = "volume per unit area", default = "m3/km2", }, ["m3/ha"] = { name1 = "cubic metre per hectare", name1_us = "cubic meter per hectare", name2 = "cubic metres per hectare", name2_us = "cubic meters per hectare", symbol = "m³/ha", utype = "volume per unit area", scale = 0.0001, default = "USbu/acre", link = "Hectare", }, ["m3/km2"] = { per = { "m3", "km2" }, utype = "volume per unit area", default = "cuft/sqmi", }, ["U.S.gal/acre"] = { per = { "U.S.gal", "acre" }, utype = "volume per unit area", default = "m3/km2", }, ["USbu/acre"] = { name2 = "US bushels per acre", symbol = "US bushel per acre", usename = 1, utype = "volume per unit area", scale = 8.7077638761350888e-6, default = "m3/ha", link = "Bushel", }, ["USgal/acre"] = { per = { "USgal", "acre" }, utype = "volume per unit area", default = "m3/km2", }, ["miydftin"] = { combination= { "in", "ft", "yd", "mi" }, multiple = { 12, 3, 1760 }, utype = "length", }, ["mift"] = { combination= { "ft", "mi" }, multiple = { 5280 }, utype = "length", }, ["ydftin"] = { combination= { "in", "ft", "yd" }, multiple = { 12, 3 }, utype = "length", }, ["ydft"] = { combination= { "ft", "yd" }, multiple = { 3 }, utype = "length", }, ["ftin"] = { combination= { "in", "ft" }, multiple = { 12 }, utype = "length", }, ["footin"] = { combination= { "in", "foot" }, multiple = { 12 }, utype = "length", }, ["handin"] = { combination= { "in", "hand" }, multiple = { 4 }, utype = "length", }, ["lboz"] = { combination= { "oz", "lb" }, multiple = { 16 }, utype = "mass", }, ["stlb"] = { combination= { "lb", "st" }, multiple = { 14 }, utype = "mass", }, ["stlboz"] = { combination= { "oz", "lb", "st" }, multiple = { 16, 14 }, utype = "mass", }, ["st and lb"] = { combination= { "lb", "st" }, multiple = { 14 }, utype = "mass", }, ["acre ha"] = { combination= { "acre", "ha" }, utype = "area", }, ["acre m2"] = { combination= { "acre", "m2" }, utype = "area", }, ["acre sqm"] = { combination= { "acre", "sqm" }, utype = "area", }, ["acre sqmi"] = { combination= { "acre", "sqmi" }, utype = "area", }, ["cm2 in2"] = { combination= { "cm2", "sqin" }, utype = "area", }, ["cm2 sqin"] = { combination= { "cm2", "sqin" }, utype = "area", }, ["foot2 m2"] = { combination= { "foot2", "m2" }, utype = "area", }, ["ft2 m2"] = { combination= { "ft2", "m2" }, utype = "area", }, ["ha acre"] = { combination= { "ha", "acre" }, utype = "area", }, ["ha sqmi"] = { combination= { "ha", "sqmi" }, utype = "area", }, ["in2 cm2"] = { combination= { "sqin", "cm2" }, utype = "area", }, ["in2 mm2"] = { combination= { "sqin", "mm2" }, utype = "area", }, ["km2 acre sqmi"] = { combination= { "km2", "acre", "sqmi" }, utype = "area", }, ["km2 mi2"] = { combination= { "km2", "sqmi" }, utype = "area", }, ["km2 sqmi"] = { combination= { "km2", "sqmi" }, utype = "area", }, ["m2 ft2"] = { combination= { "m2", "ft2" }, utype = "area", }, ["m2 sqft"] = { combination= { "m2", "sqft" }, utype = "area", }, ["mi2 ha"] = { combination= { "sqmi", "ha" }, utype = "area", }, ["mi2 km2"] = { combination= { "sqmi", "km2" }, utype = "area", }, ["mm2 in2"] = { combination= { "mm2", "sqin" }, utype = "area", }, ["mm2 sqin"] = { combination= { "mm2", "sqin" }, utype = "area", }, ["sqfoot m2"] = { combination= { "sqfoot", "m2" }, utype = "area", }, ["sqft m2"] = { combination= { "sqft", "m2" }, utype = "area", }, ["sqft sqm"] = { combination= { "sqft", "m2" }, utype = "area", }, ["sqin cm2"] = { combination= { "sqin", "cm2" }, utype = "area", }, ["sqin mm2"] = { combination= { "sqin", "mm2" }, utype = "area", }, ["sqmi acre"] = { combination= { "sqmi", "acre" }, utype = "area", }, ["sqmi ha"] = { combination= { "sqmi", "ha" }, utype = "area", }, ["sqmi ha km2"] = { combination= { "sqmi", "ha", "km2" }, utype = "area", }, ["sqmi km2"] = { combination= { "sqmi", "km2" }, utype = "area", }, ["tsubo sqft"] = { combination= { "tsubo", "sqft" }, utype = "area", }, ["lb/impgal lb/USgal"] = { combination= { "lb/impgal", "lb/USgal" }, utype = "density", }, ["kWh/km kWh/mi"] = { combination= { "kWh/km", "kWh/mi" }, utype = "energy per unit length", }, ["kWh/km MJ/km"] = { combination= { "kWh/km", "MJ/km" }, utype = "energy per unit length", }, ["MJ/km kWh/km"] = { combination= { "MJ/km", "kWh/km" }, utype = "energy per unit length", }, ["MJ/km kWh/mi"] = { combination= { "MJ/km", "kWh/mi" }, utype = "energy per unit length", }, ["impgal/h USgal/h"] = { combination= { "impgal/h", "USgal/h" }, utype = "flow", }, ["impgal/min USgal/min"] = { combination= { "impgal/min", "USgal/min" }, utype = "flow", }, ["L/s impgal/min"] = { combination= { "L/s", "impgal/min" }, utype = "flow", }, ["m3/s impgal/min"] = { combination= { "m3/s", "impgal/min" }, utype = "flow", }, ["GN LT-f"] = { combination= { "GN", "LT-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["GN LT-f ST-f"] = { combination= { "GN", "LT-f", "ST-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["GN LTf"] = { combination= { "GN", "-LTf" }, utype = "force", }, ["GN LTf STf"] = { combination= { "GN", "-LTf", "-STf" }, utype = "force", }, ["GN ST-f"] = { combination= { "GN", "ST-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["GN ST-f LT-f"] = { combination= { "GN", "ST-f", "LT-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["GN STf"] = { combination= { "GN", "-STf" }, utype = "force", }, ["GN STf LTf"] = { combination= { "GN", "-STf", "-LTf" }, utype = "force", }, ["kN lb-f"] = { combination= { "kN", "lb-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["kN lbf"] = { combination= { "kN", "lbf" }, utype = "force", }, ["kN LT-f"] = { combination= { "kN", "LT-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["kN LT-f ST-f"] = { combination= { "kN", "LT-f", "ST-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["kN LTf"] = { combination= { "kN", "-LTf" }, utype = "force", }, ["kN LTf STf"] = { combination= { "kN", "-LTf", "-STf" }, utype = "force", }, ["kN ST-f"] = { combination= { "kN", "ST-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["kN ST-f LT-f"] = { combination= { "kN", "ST-f", "LT-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["kN STf"] = { combination= { "kN", "-STf" }, utype = "force", }, ["kN STf LTf"] = { combination= { "kN", "-STf", "-LTf" }, utype = "force", }, ["LT-f ST-f"] = { combination= { "LT-f", "ST-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["LTf STf"] = { combination= { "-LTf", "-STf" }, utype = "force", }, ["mN gr-f"] = { combination= { "mN", "gr-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["mN grf"] = { combination= { "mN", "grf" }, utype = "force", }, ["MN LT-f"] = { combination= { "MN", "LT-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["MN LT-f ST-f"] = { combination= { "MN", "LT-f", "ST-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["MN LTf"] = { combination= { "MN", "-LTf" }, utype = "force", }, ["MN LTf STf"] = { combination= { "MN", "-LTf", "-STf" }, utype = "force", }, ["mN oz-f"] = { combination= { "mN", "oz-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["mN ozf"] = { combination= { "mN", "ozf" }, utype = "force", }, ["MN ST-f"] = { combination= { "MN", "ST-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["MN ST-f LT-f"] = { combination= { "MN", "ST-f", "LT-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["MN STf"] = { combination= { "MN", "-STf" }, utype = "force", }, ["MN STf LTf"] = { combination= { "MN", "-STf", "-LTf" }, utype = "force", }, ["N lb-f"] = { combination= { "N", "lb-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["N lbf"] = { combination= { "N", "lbf" }, utype = "force", }, ["N oz-f"] = { combination= { "N", "oz-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["N ozf"] = { combination= { "N", "ozf" }, utype = "force", }, ["nN gr-f"] = { combination= { "nN", "gr-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["nN grf"] = { combination= { "nN", "grf" }, utype = "force", }, ["S/T-f L/T-f"] = { combination= { "S/T-f", "L/T-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["S/Tf L/Tf"] = { combination= { "S/Tf", "L/Tf" }, utype = "force", }, ["ST-f LT-f"] = { combination= { "ST-f", "LT-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["STf LTf"] = { combination= { "-STf", "-LTf" }, utype = "force", }, ["uN gr-f"] = { combination= { "µN", "gr-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["uN grf"] = { combination= { "µN", "grf" }, utype = "force", }, ["µN gr-f"] = { combination= { "µN", "gr-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["µN grf"] = { combination= { "µN", "grf" }, utype = "force", }, ["μN gr-f"] = { combination= { "µN", "gr-f" }, utype = "force", }, ["μN grf"] = { combination= { "µN", "grf" }, utype = "force", }, ["impgal/mi U.S.gal/mi"] = { combination= { "impgal/mi", "U.S.gal/mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["impgal/mi USgal/mi"] = { combination= { "impgal/mi", "USgal/mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["km/L mpgimp"] = { combination= { "km/L", "mpgimp" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["km/l mpgimp"] = { combination= { "km/l", "mpgimp" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["km/L mpgU.S."] = { combination= { "km/L", "mpgU.S." }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["km/l mpgU.S."] = { combination= { "km/l", "mpgU.S." }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["km/L mpgUS"] = { combination= { "km/L", "mpgus" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["km/L mpgus"] = { combination= { "km/L", "mpgus" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["km/l mpgUS"] = { combination= { "km/l", "mpgus" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["km/l mpgus"] = { combination= { "km/l", "mpgus" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["L/100 km mpgimp"] = { combination= { "L/100 km", "mpgimp" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["l/100 km mpgimp"] = { combination= { "l/100 km", "mpgimp" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["L/100 km mpgU.S."] = { combination= { "L/100 km", "mpgU.S." }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["l/100 km mpgU.S."] = { combination= { "l/100 km", "mpgU.S." }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["L/100 km mpgUS"] = { combination= { "L/100 km", "mpgus" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["L/100 km mpgus"] = { combination= { "L/100 km", "mpgus" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["l/100 km mpgUS"] = { combination= { "l/100 km", "mpgus" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["l/100 km mpgus"] = { combination= { "l/100 km", "mpgus" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["L/km impgal/mi"] = { combination= { "L/km", "impgal/mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["l/km impgal/mi"] = { combination= { "l/km", "impgal/mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["L/km U.S.gal/mi"] = { combination= { "L/km", "U.S.gal/mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["l/km U.S.gal/mi"] = { combination= { "l/km", "U.S.gal/mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["L/km USgal/mi"] = { combination= { "L/km", "USgal/mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["L/km usgal/mi"] = { combination= { "L/km", "usgal/mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["l/km USgal/mi"] = { combination= { "l/km", "USgal/mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["l/km usgal/mi"] = { combination= { "l/km", "usgal/mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["mpgimp L/100 km"] = { combination= { "mpgimp", "L/100 km" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["mpgimp mpgU.S."] = { combination= { "mpgimp", "mpgU.S." }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["mpgimp mpgUS"] = { combination= { "mpgimp", "mpgus" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["mpgimp mpgus"] = { combination= { "mpgimp", "mpgus" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["mpgU.S. mpgimp"] = { combination= { "mpgU.S.", "mpgimp" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["mpgUS mpgimp"] = { combination= { "mpgus", "mpgimp" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["mpgus mpgimp"] = { combination= { "mpgus", "mpgimp" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["U.S.gal/mi impgal/mi"] = { combination= { "U.S.gal/mi", "impgal/mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["USgal/mi impgal/mi"] = { combination= { "USgal/mi", "impgal/mi" }, utype = "fuel efficiency", }, ["cm in"] = { combination= { "cm", "in" }, utype = "length", }, ["fathom ft"] = { combination= { "fathom", "ft" }, utype = "length", }, ["foot m"] = { combination= { "foot", "m" }, utype = "length", }, ["ft km"] = { combination= { "ft", "km" }, utype = "length", }, ["ft m"] = { combination= { "ft", "m" }, utype = "length", }, ["ft mi"] = { combination= { "ft", "mi" }, utype = "length", }, ["in cm"] = { combination= { "in", "cm" }, utype = "length", }, ["in mm"] = { combination= { "in", "mm" }, utype = "length", }, ["km ly"] = { combination= { "km", "ly" }, utype = "length", }, ["km mi"] = { combination= { "km", "mi" }, utype = "length", }, ["km mi ft"] = { combination= { "km", "mi", "ft" }, utype = "length", }, ["km nmi"] = { combination= { "km", "nmi" }, utype = "length", }, ["m foot"] = { combination= { "m", "foot" }, utype = "length", }, ["m ft"] = { combination= { "m", "ft" }, utype = "length", }, ["m yd"] = { combination= { "m", "yd" }, utype = "length", }, ["mi ft"] = { combination= { "mi", "ft" }, utype = "length", }, ["mi km"] = { combination= { "mi", "km" }, utype = "length", }, ["mi nmi"] = { combination= { "mi", "nmi" }, utype = "length", }, ["mm in"] = { combination= { "mm", "in" }, utype = "length", }, ["nmi km"] = { combination= { "nmi", "km" }, utype = "length", }, ["nmi mi"] = { combination= { "nmi", "mi" }, utype = "length", }, ["nmi mi ft"] = { combination= { "nmi", "mi", "ft" }, utype = "length", }, ["statmi km"] = { combination= { "smi", "km" }, utype = "length", }, ["yd m"] = { combination= { "yd", "m" }, utype = "length", }, ["g gr"] = { combination= { "g", "gr" }, utype = "mass", }, ["g oz"] = { combination= { "g", "oz" }, utype = "mass", }, ["gr mg"] = { combination= { "gr", "mg" }, utype = "mass", }, ["kg lb"] = { combination= { "kg", "lb" }, utype = "mass", }, ["kg lb st"] = { combination= { "kg", "lb", "st" }, utype = "mass", }, ["kg Scwt"] = { combination= { "kg", "-Scwt" }, utype = "mass", }, ["kg st"] = { combination= { "kg", "st" }, utype = "mass", }, ["kg st lb"] = { combination= { "kg", "st", "lb" }, utype = "mass", }, ["kg stlb"] = { combination= { "kg", "stlb" }, utype = "mass", }, ["lb kg"] = { combination= { "lb", "kg" }, utype = "mass", }, ["lb kg st"] = { combination= { "lb", "kg", "st" }, utype = "mass", }, ["lb ozt"] = { combination= { "lb", "ozt" }, utype = "mass", }, ["lb st"] = { combination= { "lb", "st" }, utype = "mass", }, ["lb st kg"] = { combination= { "lb", "st", "kg" }, utype = "mass", }, ["lb stlb"] = { combination= { "lb", "stlb" }, utype = "mass", }, ["LT MT"] = { combination= { "LT", "MT" }, utype = "mass", }, ["LT MT ST"] = { combination= { "LT", "MT", "ST" }, utype = "mass", }, ["LT ST"] = { combination= { "LT", "ST" }, utype = "mass", }, ["LT ST MT"] = { combination= { "LT", "ST", "MT" }, utype = "mass", }, ["LT ST t"] = { combination= { "-LT", "-ST", "t" }, utype = "mass", }, ["LT t"] = { combination= { "LT", "t" }, utype = "mass", }, ["LT t ST"] = { combination= { "-LT", "t", "-ST" }, utype = "mass", }, ["mg gr"] = { combination= { "mg", "gr" }, utype = "mass", }, ["MT LT"] = { combination= { "MT", "LT" }, utype = "mass", }, ["MT LT ST"] = { combination= { "MT", "LT", "ST" }, utype = "mass", }, ["MT ST"] = { combination= { "MT", "ST" }, utype = "mass", }, ["MT ST LT"] = { combination= { "MT", "ST", "LT" }, utype = "mass", }, ["oz g"] = { combination= { "oz", "g" }, utype = "mass", }, ["oz ozt"] = { combination= { "oz", "ozt" }, utype = "mass", }, ["ozt g"] = { combination= { "ozt", "g" }, utype = "mass", }, ["ozt kg"] = { combination= { "ozt", "kg" }, utype = "mass", }, ["ozt oz"] = { combination= { "ozt", "oz" }, utype = "mass", }, ["st kg"] = { combination= { "st", "kg" }, utype = "mass", }, ["st kg lb"] = { combination= { "st", "kg", "lb" }, utype = "mass", }, ["st lb"] = { combination= { "st", "lb" }, utype = "mass", }, ["st lb kg"] = { combination= { "st", "lb", "kg" }, utype = "mass", }, ["ST LT"] = { combination= { "ST", "LT" }, utype = "mass", }, ["ST LT MT"] = { combination= { "ST", "LT", "MT" }, utype = "mass", }, ["ST LT t"] = { combination= { "-ST", "-LT", "t" }, utype = "mass", }, ["ST MT"] = { combination= { "ST", "MT" }, utype = "mass", }, ["ST MT LT"] = { combination= { "ST", "MT", "LT" }, utype = "mass", }, ["ST t"] = { combination= { "ST", "t" }, utype = "mass", }, ["ST t LT"] = { combination= { "-ST", "t", "-LT" }, utype = "mass", }, ["t LT"] = { combination= { "t", "LT" }, utype = "mass", }, ["t LT ST"] = { combination= { "t", "-LT", "-ST" }, utype = "mass", }, ["t Scwt"] = { combination= { "t", "-Scwt" }, utype = "mass", }, ["t ST"] = { combination= { "t", "ST" }, utype = "mass", }, ["t ST LT"] = { combination= { "t", "ST", "LT" }, utype = "mass", }, ["ton"] = { combination= { "LT", "ST" }, utype = "mass", }, ["/acre /ha"] = { combination= { "/acre", "/ha" }, utype = "per unit area", }, ["/ha /acre"] = { combination= { "/ha", "/acre" }, utype = "per unit area", }, ["/km2 sqmi"] = { combination= { "/km2", "/sqmi" }, utype = "per unit area", }, ["/sqkm /sqmi"] = { combination= { "/sqkm", "/sqmi" }, utype = "per unit area", }, ["/sqmi /sqkm"] = { combination= { "/sqmi", "/sqkm" }, utype = "per unit area", }, ["PD/acre PD/ha"] = { combination= { "PD/acre", "PD/ha" }, utype = "per unit area", }, ["PD/ha PD/acre"] = { combination= { "PD/ha", "PD/acre" }, utype = "per unit area", }, ["PD/sqkm PD/sqmi"] = { combination= { "PD/sqkm", "PD/sqmi" }, utype = "per unit area", }, ["PD/sqmi PD/sqkm"] = { combination= { "PD/sqmi", "PD/sqkm" }, utype = "per unit area", }, ["kW bhp"] = { combination= { "kW", "bhp" }, utype = "power", }, ["kW hp"] = { combination= { "kW", "hp" }, utype = "power", }, ["kW PS"] = { combination= { "kW", "PS" }, utype = "power", }, ["PS bhp"] = { combination= { "PS", "bhp" }, utype = "power", }, ["PS hp"] = { combination= { "PS", "hp" }, utype = "power", }, ["bar kPa"] = { combination= { "bar", "kPa" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["hPa inHg"] = { combination= { "hPa", "inHg" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["inHg psi"] = { combination= { "inHg", "psi" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["kPa inHg"] = { combination= { "kPa", "inHg" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["kPa kg-f/cm2"] = { combination= { "kPa", "kg-f/cm2" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["kPa kg/cm2"] = { combination= { "kPa", "kgf/cm2" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["kPa kgf/cm2"] = { combination= { "kPa", "kgf/cm2" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["kPa lb/in2"] = { combination= { "kPa", "-lb/in2" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["kPa mmHg"] = { combination= { "kPa", "mmHg" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["kPa psi"] = { combination= { "kPa", "psi" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["kPa Torr"] = { combination= { "kPa", "Torr" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["LT ST/acre"] = { combination= { "LT/acre", "ST/acre" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["LT/acre ST/acre"] = { combination= { "LT/acre", "ST/acre" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["mmHg psi"] = { combination= { "mmHg", "psi" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["MPa kg-f/cm2"] = { combination= { "MPa", "kg-f/cm2" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["MPa kgf/cm2"] = { combination= { "MPa", "kgf/cm2" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["MPa ksi"] = { combination= { "MPa", "ksi" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["MPa psi"] = { combination= { "MPa", "psi" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["Torr psi"] = { combination= { "Torr", "psi" }, utype = "pressure", }, ["foot/s m/s"] = { combination= { "foot/s", "m/s" }, utype = "speed", }, ["ft/s m/s"] = { combination= { "ft/s", "m/s" }, utype = "speed", }, ["km/h kn"] = { combination= { "km/h", "kn" }, utype = "speed", }, ["km/h mph"] = { combination= { "km/h", "mph" }, utype = "speed", }, ["kn km/h"] = { combination= { "kn", "km/h" }, utype = "speed", }, ["kn m/s"] = { combination= { "kn", "m/s" }, utype = "speed", }, ["kn mph"] = { combination= { "kn", "mph" }, utype = "speed", }, ["m/s foot/s"] = { combination= { "m/s", "foot/s" }, utype = "speed", }, ["m/s ft/s"] = { combination= { "m/s", "ft/s" }, utype = "speed", }, ["m/s kn km/h"] = { combination= { "m/s", "kn", "km/h" }, utype = "speed", }, ["m/s mph"] = { combination= { "m/s", "mph" }, utype = "speed", }, ["mph km/h"] = { combination= { "mph", "km/h" }, utype = "speed", }, ["mph kn"] = { combination= { "mph", "kn" }, utype = "speed", }, ["C F"] = { combination= { "C", "F" }, utype = "temperature", }, ["C F K"] = { combination= { "C", "F", "K" }, utype = "temperature", }, ["C F R"] = { combination= { "C", "F", "R" }, utype = "temperature", }, ["C K"] = { combination= { "C", "K" }, utype = "temperature", }, ["C K F"] = { combination= { "C", "K", "F" }, utype = "temperature", }, ["C K R"] = { combination= { "C", "K", "R" }, utype = "temperature", }, ["C R"] = { combination= { "C", "R" }, utype = "temperature", }, ["C R F"] = { combination= { "C", "R", "F" }, utype = "temperature", }, ["C R K"] = { combination= { "C", "R", "K" }, utype = "temperature", }, ["F C"] = { combination= { "F", "C" }, utype = "temperature", }, ["F C K"] = { combination= { "F", "C", "K" }, utype = "temperature", }, ["F C R"] = { combination= { "F", "C", "R" }, utype = "temperature", }, ["F K"] = { combination= { "F", "K" }, utype = "temperature", 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["cm²"] = "sqin", ["dm²"] = "sqin", ["e3acre"] = "km2", ["e3m2"] = "e6sqft", ["e6acre"] = "km2", ["e6ha"] = "e6acre", ["e6km2"] = "e6sqmi", ["e6m2"] = "e6sqft", ["e6sqft"] = "v * 9.290304 < 100 ! e3 ! e6 ! m2", ["e6sqmi"] = "e6km2", ["hm²"] = "acre", ["km²"] = "sqmi", ["mm²"] = "sqin", ["aJ"] = "eV", ["e3BTU"] = "MJ", ["e6BTU"] = "GJ", ["EJ"] = "kWh", ["fJ"] = "keV", ["GJ"] = "kWh", ["MJ"] = "kWh", ["PJ"] = "kWh", ["pJ"] = "MeV", ["TJ"] = "kWh", ["YJ"] = "kWh", ["yJ"] = "µeV", ["ZJ"] = "kWh", ["zJ"] = "meV", ["e12cuft/a"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! e9 ! e12 ! m3/a", ["e12cuft/d"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! e9 ! e12 ! m3/d", ["e12m3/a"] = "Tcuft/a", ["e12m3/d"] = "Tcuft/d", ["e3cuft/a"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! ! e3 ! m3/a", ["e3cuft/d"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! ! e3 ! m3/d", ["e3cuft/s"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! ! e3 ! m3/s", ["e3m3/a"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! k ! M ! cuft/a", ["e3m3/d"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! k ! M ! cuft/d", ["e3m3/s"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! k ! M ! cuft/s", ["e3USgal/a"] = "v * 3.785411784 < 1000 ! ! e3 ! m3/a", ["e6cuft/a"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! e3 ! e6 ! m3/a", ["e6cuft/d"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! e3 ! e6 ! m3/d", ["e6cuft/s"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! e3 ! e6 ! m3/s", ["e6m3/a"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! M ! G ! cuft/a", ["e6m3/d"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! M ! G ! cuft/d", ["e6m3/s"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! e6 ! e9 ! cuft/s", ["e6USgal/a"] = "v * 3.785411784 < 1000 ! e3 ! e6 ! m3/a", ["e9cuft/a"] = "m3/a", ["e9cuft/d"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! e6 ! e9 ! m3/d", ["e9m3/a"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! G ! T ! cuft/a", ["e9m3/d"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! G ! T ! cuft/d", ["e9m3/s"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! e9 ! e12 ! cuft/s", ["e9USgal/a"] = "v * 3.785411784 < 1000 ! e6 ! e9 ! m3/a", ["e9USgal/s"] = "v * 3.785411784 < 1000 ! e6 ! e9 ! m3/s", ["nN"] = "gr-f", ["µN"] = "gr-f", ["mN"] = "oz-f", ["am"] = "in", ["cm"] = "in", ["dam"] = "ft", ["dm"] = "in", ["e12km"] = "e12mi", ["e12mi"] = "e12km", ["e3AU"] = "ly", ["e3km"] = "e3mi", ["e3mi"] = "e3km", ["e6km"] = "e6mi", ["e6mi"] = "e6km", ["e9km"] = "AU", ["e9mi"] = "e9km", ["Em"] = "mi", ["fm"] = "in", ["Gm"] = "mi", ["hm"] = "ft", ["km"] = "mi", ["mm"] = "in", ["Mm"] = "mi", ["nm"] = "in", ["Pm"] = "mi", ["pm"] = "in", ["Tm"] = "mi", ["Ym"] = "mi", ["ym"] = "in", ["Zm"] = "mi", ["zm"] = "in", ["µm"] = "in", ["e12lb"] = "v * 4.5359237 < 10 ! Mt ! Gt", ["e3lb"] = "v * 4.5359237 < 10 ! kg ! t", ["e3ozt"] = "v * 0.311034768 < 10 ! kg ! t", ["e3t"] = "LT ST", ["e6carat"] = "t", ["e6lb"] = "v * 4.5359237 < 10 ! t ! kilotonne", ["e6ozt"] = "lb kg", ["e6ST"] = "Mt", ["e6t"] = "LT ST", ["e9lb"] = "v * 4.5359237 < 10 ! kilotonne ! Mt", ["e9t"] = "LT ST", ["Gg"] = "lb", ["kg"] = "lb", ["mg"] = "gr", ["Mg"] = "LT ST", ["ng"] = "gr", ["µg"] = "gr", ["mBq"] = "fCi", ["kBq"] = "nCi", ["MBq"] = "µCi", ["GBq"] = "mCi", ["TBq"] = "Ci", ["PBq"] = "kCi", ["EBq"] = "kCi", ["fCi"] = "mBq", ["pCi"] = "Bq", ["nCi"] = "Bq", ["µCi"] = "kBq", ["mCi"] = "MBq", ["kCi"] = "TBq", ["MCi"] = "PBq", ["ns"] = "µs", ["µs"] = "ms", ["ms"] = "s", ["ks"] = "h", ["Ms"] = "week", ["Gs"] = "decade", ["Ts"] = "millennium", ["Ps"] = "million year", ["Es"] = "thousand million year", ["cL"] = "impoz usoz", ["cl"] = "impoz usoz", ["cm³"] = "cuin", ["dL"] = "impoz usoz", ["dl"] = "impoz usoz", ["dm³"] = "cuin", ["e12cuft"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! e9 ! e12 ! m3", ["e12impgal"] = "v * 4.54609 < 1000 ! T ! P ! l", ["e12m3"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! T ! P ! cuft", ["e12U.S.gal"] = "v * 3.785411784 < 1000 ! T ! P ! l", ["e12USgal"] = "v * 3.785411784 < 1000 ! T ! P ! l", ["e15cuft"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! e12 ! e15 ! m3", ["e15m3"] = "Pcuft", ["e3bdft"] = "v * 0.23597372167 < 100 ! e3 ! e6 ! m3", ["e3cuft"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! ! e3 ! m3", ["e3impgal"] = "v * 4.54609 < 1000 ! k ! M ! l", ["e3m3"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! k ! M ! cuft", ["e3U.S.gal"] = "v * 3.785411784 < 1000 ! k ! M ! l", ["e3USgal"] = "v * 3.785411784 < 1000 ! k ! M ! l", ["e6bdft"] = "v * 0.23597372167 < 100 ! e3 ! e6 ! m3", ["e6cuft"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! e3 ! e6 ! m3", ["e6cuyd"] = "v * 7.64554857984 < 10 ! e3 ! e6 ! m3", ["e6impgal"] = "v * 4.54609 < 1000 ! M ! G ! l", ["e6L"] = "USgal", ["e6m3"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! M ! G ! cuft", ["e6U.S.gal"] = "v * 3.785411784 < 1000 ! M ! G ! l", ["e6USgal"] = "v * 3.785411784 < 1000 ! M ! G ! l", ["e9bdft"] = "v * 0.23597372167 < 100 ! e6 ! e9 ! m3", ["e9cuft"] = "v * 2.8316846592 < 100 ! e6 ! e9 ! m3", ["e9impgal"] = "v * 4.54609 < 1000 ! G ! T ! l", ["e9m3"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! G ! T ! cuft", ["e9U.S.gal"] = "v * 3.785411784 < 1000 ! G ! T ! l", ["e9USgal"] = "v * 3.785411784 < 1000 ! G ! T ! l", ["GL"] = "cuft", ["Gl"] = "cuft", ["kL"] = "cuft", ["kl"] = "cuft", ["km³"] = "cumi", ["mL"] = "impoz usoz", ["ml"] = "impoz usoz", ["Ml"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! e3 ! e6 ! cuft", ["ML"] = "v < 28.316846592 ! e3 ! e6 ! cuft", ["TL"] = "cumi", ["Tl"] = "cumi", ["µL"] = "cuin", ["µl"] = "cuin", } --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Do not change the data in this table because it is created by running -- -- a script that reads the wikitext from a wiki page (see note above). -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- local link_exceptions = { -- Prefixed units with a linked article different from that of the base unit. -- Each key item is a prefixed symbol (not unitcode). ["mm²"] = "Square millimetre", ["cm²"] = "Square centimetre", ["dm²"] = "Square decimetre", ["km²"] = "Square kilometre", ["kJ"] = "Kilojoule", ["MJ"] = "Megajoule", ["fm"] = "Femtometre", ["pm"] = "Picometre", ["nm"] = "Nanometre", ["µm"] = "Micrometre", ["mm"] = "Millimetre", ["cm"] = "Centimetre", ["dm"] = "Decimetre", ["dam"] = "Decametre", ["hm"] = "Hectometre", ["km"] = "Kilometre", ["Mm"] = "Megametre", ["Gm"] = "Gigametre", ["Tm"] = "Terametre", ["Pm"] = "Petametre", ["Em"] = "Exametre", ["Zm"] = "Zettametre", ["Ym"] = "Yottametre", ["µg"] = "Microgram", ["mg"] = "Milligram", ["kg"] = "Kilogram", ["Mg"] = "Tonne", ["yW"] = "Yoctowatt", ["zW"] = "Zeptowatt", ["aW"] = "Attowatt", ["fW"] = "Femtowatt", ["pW"] = "Picowatt", ["nW"] = "Nanowatt", ["µW"] = "Microwatt", ["mW"] = "Milliwatt", ["kW"] = "Kilowatt", ["MW"] = "Megawatt", ["GW"] = "Gigawatt", ["TW"] = "Terawatt", ["PW"] = "Petawatt", ["EW"] = "Exawatt", ["ZW"] = "Zettawatt", ["YW"] = "Yottawatt", ["as"] = "Attosecond", ["fs"] = "Femtosecond", ["ps"] = "Picosecond", ["ns"] = "Nanosecond", ["µs"] = "Microsecond", ["ms"] = "Millisecond", ["ks"] = "Kilosecond", ["Ms"] = "Megasecond", ["Gs"] = "Gigasecond", ["Ts"] = "Terasecond", ["Ps"] = "Petasecond", ["Es"] = "Exasecond", ["Zs"] = "Zettasecond", ["Ys"] = "Yottasecond", ["cm³"] = "Cubic centimetre", ["dm³"] = "Cubic decimetre", ["dam³"] = "Cubic decametre", ["km³"] = "Cubic kilometre", ["µL"] = "Microlitre", ["µl"] = "Microlitre", ["mL"] = "Millilitre", ["ml"] = "Millilitre", ["cL"] = "Centilitre", ["cl"] = "Centilitre", ["dL"] = "Decilitre", ["dl"] = "Decilitre", ["daL"] = "Decalitre", ["dal"] = "Decalitre", ["hL"] = "Hectolitre", ["hl"] = "Hectolitre", ["kL"] = "Kilolitre", ["kl"] = "Kilolitre", ["ML"] = "Megalitre", ["Ml"] = "Megalitre", ["GL"] = "Gigalitre", ["Gl"] = "Gigalitre", ["TL"] = "Teralitre", ["Tl"] = "Teralitre", ["PL"] = "Petalitre", ["Pl"] = "Petalitre", } return { all_units = all_units, default_exceptions = default_exceptions, link_exceptions = link_exceptions, } 9p7zvg78bixdq7biy0hpy23211f4651 828 131756 2515774 2014-01-29T12:47:41Z Texugo 109373 import from [[w:Module:Convert/text]] to see what the anon user who created [[Template:Convert]] was trying to do Scribunto text/plain -- Text used by Module:Convert, for en.wikipedia.org (English). -- This is a separate module to simplify translation for use on another wiki. -- Some units accept an SI prefix before the unit code, such as "kg" for kilogram. local SIprefixes = { -- The prefix field is what the prefix should be, if different from the prefix used. ['Y'] = { exponent = 24, name = 'yotta', }, ['Z'] = { exponent = 21, name = 'zetta', }, ['E'] = { exponent = 18, name = 'exa' , }, ['P'] = { exponent = 15, name = 'peta' , }, ['T'] = { exponent = 12, name = 'tera' , }, ['G'] = { exponent = 9, name = 'giga' , }, ['M'] = { exponent = 6, name = 'mega' , }, ['k'] = { exponent = 3, name = 'kilo' , }, ['h'] = { exponent = 2, name = 'hecto', }, ['da']= { exponent = 1, name = 'deca' , name_us = 'deka' }, ['d'] = { exponent = -1, name = 'deci' , }, ['c'] = { exponent = -2, name = 'centi', }, ['m'] = { exponent = -3, name = 'milli', }, ['μ'] = { exponent = -6, name = 'micro', prefix = 'µ' }, -- key = 'GREEK SMALL LETTER MU' (U+03BC) utf-8 CE BC ['µ'] = { exponent = -6, name = 'micro', }, -- key = 'MICRO SIGN' (U+00B5) utf-8 C2 B5 ['u'] = { exponent = -6, name = 'micro', prefix = 'µ' }, -- not an SI prefix, but allow for people typing this ['n'] = { exponent = -9, name = 'nano' , }, ['p'] = { exponent =-12, name = 'pico' , }, ['f'] = { exponent =-15, name = 'femto', }, ['a'] = { exponent =-18, name = 'atto' , }, ['z'] = { exponent =-21, name = 'zepto', }, ['y'] = { exponent =-24, name = 'yocto', }, } -- Some units can be qualified with one of the following prefixes, when linked. local customary_units = { { "US", link = "United States customary units" }, { "U.S.", link = "United States customary units" }, { "imperial", link = "Imperial unit" }, { "imp", link = "Imperial unit" }, } -- Names when using engineering notation (a prefix of "eN" where N is a number; example "e6km"). -- key = { "name", link = "article title", exponent = numeric_key_value } -- If lk=on and link is defined, the name of the number will appear as a link. local eng_scales = { ["3"] = { "thousand", exponent = 3 }, ["6"] = { "million", exponent = 6 }, ["9"] = { "billion", link = "1000000000 (number)", exponent = 9 }, ["12"] = { "trillion", link = "1000000000000 (number)", exponent = 12 }, ["15"] = { "quadrillion", link = "1000000000000000 (number)", exponent = 15 }, } -- One of the following categories is included in the text of each message. local all_categories = { unit = "[[Category:Convert invalid units]]", option = "[[Category:Convert invalid options]]", } -- For some error messages, the following puts the wanted style around -- each unit code marked like '...%{ft%}...'. local unitcode_regex = '%%([{}])' local unitcode_replace = { ['{'] = '"', ['}'] = '"' } -- no longer need the more elaborate substitute used before 2013-09-28 -- All messages that may be displayed if a problem occurs. local all_messages = { -- Message format string, %s parameters: anchor, title, text, category. -- Each displayed message starts with "Convert:" so can easily locate by searching article. cvt_format = '<sup class="noprint Inline-Template" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i>[[Help:Convert messages#%s|<span title="Convert: %s">convert: %s</span>]]</i>]</sup>%s', -- Each of following messages is a table: -- { [1] = 'title', -- mouseover title text -- [2] = 'text', -- link text displayed in article -- [3] = 'category key', -- key to lookup category in all_categories -- [4] = 'anchor', -- anchor for link to relevant section on help page -- regex = gsub_regex, -- replace = gsub_table, -- } Mouseover title text Link text CatKey Anchor cvt_bad_num = { 'Value "%s" must be a number' , 'invalid number' , 'option', 'invalid_number' }, cvt_big_prec = { 'Precision "%s" is too large' , 'precision too large' , 'option', 'precision_too_large' }, cvt_invalid_num = { 'Number has overflowed' , 'number overflow' , 'option', 'number_overflow' }, cvt_no_num = { 'Needs the number to be converted' , 'needs a number' , 'option', 'needs_number' }, cvt_no_num2 = { 'Needs another number for a range' , 'needs another number', 'option', 'needs_another_number' }, cvt_bad_frac = { 'frac "%s" must be an integer above 1' , 'invalid fraction' , 'option', 'invalid_fraction' }, cvt_bad_prec = { 'Precision "%s" must be an integer' , 'invalid precision' , 'option', 'invalid_precision' }, cvt_bad_sigfig = { 'sigfig "%s" must be a positive integer' , 'invalid sigfig' , 'option', 'invalid_sigfig' }, cvt_empty_option = { 'Ignored empty option "%s"' , 'empty option' , 'option', 'empty_option' }, cvt_no_spell = { 'Spelling is not available' , 'bug, ask for help' , 'option', 'ask_for_help' }, cvt_unknown_option = { 'Ignored invalid option "%s"' , 'invalid option' , 'option', 'invalid_option' }, cvt_bad_default = { 'Unit "%s" has an invalid default' , 'bug, ask for help' , 'unit' , 'ask_for_help' }, cvt_bad_unit = { 'Unit "%s" is invalid here' , 'unit invalid here' , 'unit' , 'unit_invalid_here' }, cvt_no_default = { 'Unit "%s" has no default output unit' , 'bug, ask for help' , 'unit' , 'ask_for_help' }, cvt_no_unit = { 'Needs name of unit' , 'needs unit name' , 'unit' , 'needs_unit_name' }, cvt_unknown = { 'Unit name "%s" is not known' , 'unknown unit' , 'unit' , 'unknown_unit' }, cvt_should_be = { '%s' , 'ambiguous unit' , 'unit' , 'ambiguous_unit', regex = unitcode_regex, replace = unitcode_replace }, cvt_mismatch = { 'Cannot convert "%s" to "%s"' , 'unit mismatch' , 'unit' , 'unit_mismatch' }, cvt_bug_convert = { 'Bug: Cannot convert between specified units', 'bug, ask for help' , 'unit' , 'ask_for_help' }, cvt_lookup = { 'Unit "%s" is incorrectly defined' , 'bug, ask for help' , 'unit' , 'ask_for_help' }, } -- Text to join input value/unit with output value/unit. local disp_joins = { ["or"] = { " or " , "" }, ["sqbr-sp"] = { " [" , "]" }, ["sqbr-nbsp"] = { "&nbsp;[" , "]" }, ["comma"] = { ", " , "" }, ["slash-sp"] = { " / " , "" }, ["slash-nbsp"] = { "&nbsp;/ ", "" }, ["slash-nosp"] = { "/" , "" }, ["b"] = { " (" , ")" }, ["br"] = { "<br/>" , "" }, } -- Text to separate values in a range. local range_types = { -- Specifying a table requires "off" and "on" values (for "abbr=off" and "abbr=on"); -- other fields are optional. -- Normally, "adj=on" uses hyphens with unabbreviated units (names, not symbols). -- However, "exception = true" means hyphens are also used with "adj=on|abbr=on". -- If "adj" is defined here, that text is used with "adj=on" (without hyphens). ["+"] = " + ", [","] = ",&nbsp;", [", and"] = ", and ", [", or"] = ", or ", ["by"] = " by ", ["-"] = "–", ["to about"] = " to about ", ["and"] = { off = " and ", on = " and ", exception = true }, ["or"] = { off = " or " , on = " or " , exception = true }, ["to"] = { off = " to " , on = " to " , exception = true }, ["to(-)"] = { off = "&nbsp;to ", on = "–" }, ["+/-"] = { off = "&nbsp;±&nbsp;", on = "&nbsp;±&nbsp;", adj = "&nbsp;±&nbsp;", is_range_change = true }, ["x"] = { off = " by ", on = " ×&nbsp;", is_range_x = true }, ["xx"] = "&nbsp;×&nbsp;", ["*"] = "×", -- use "*" to replace "x" in {{convert/2}} which is different from "x" in old {{convert}} } local range_aliases = { -- ["alternative name for a range"] = "standard range name" ["and(-)"] = "and", ["&"] = "and", ["–"] = "-", ["&ndash;"] = "-", ["to-"] = "to(-)", ["×"] = "x", ["&times;"] = "x", ["±"] = "+/-", ["&plusmn;"] = "+/-", } -- The following "words" are accepted to make a simple range, for example, {{convert|1-2|ft}}. -- Words must be in correct order for searching, for example, '-' after '+/-' and 'x' after 'xx'. local range_words = { '+/-', 'to(-)', '-', 'xx', 'x', '*', 'by', 'to', 'or' } local ranges = { types = range_types, aliases = range_aliases, words = range_words, } -- Valid option names. local en_option_name = { -- ["local text for option name"] = "en name used in this module" ["abbr"] = "abbr", ["adj"] = "adj", ["comma"] = "comma", ["debug"] = "debug", ["disp"] = "disp", ["frac"] = "frac", ["lang"] = "lang", ["lk"] = "lk", ["near"] = "near", ["order"] = "order", ["round"] = "round", ["sigfig"] = "sigfig", ["sing"] = "adj", -- "sing" is an old alias for "adj" ["sortable"] = "sortable", ["sp"] = "sp", ["spell"] = "spell", } -- Valid option values. -- Convention: parms.opt_xxx refers to an option that is set here -- (not intended to be set by the template which invokes this module). -- Example: At en.wiki, "abbr" includes: -- ["comma"] = "opt_nocomma" -- As a result, if the template uses abbr=comma, this script sets: -- parms["opt_nocomma"] = true -- parms["abbr"] = nil -- Therefore parms.abbr will be nil, or will have one of the listed values -- that do not start with "opt_". local en_option_value = { ["abbr"] = { -- ["local text for option value"] = "en value used in this module" ["comma"] = "opt_nocomma", -- no numsep in input or output numbers ["def"] = "", -- ignored (some wrapper templates call convert with "abbr=def" to mean "default abbreviation") ["h"] = "on", -- abbr=on + use "h" for hand unit (default) ["hh"] = "opt_hand_hh", -- abbr=on + use "hh" for hand unit ["in"] = "in", -- use symbol for LHS unit ["mos"] = "mos", -- in a range, repeat the input unit (no longer used) ["none"] = "off", -- old name for "off" ["off"] = "off", -- use name for all units ["on"] = "on", -- use symbol for all units ["out"] = "out", -- use symbol for RHS unit (default) ["values"] = "opt_values", -- show only input and output numbers, not units ["~"] = "opt_also_symbol", -- show input unit symbol as well as name }, ["adj"] = { ["1"] = "opt_singular", -- unit name is singular when value satisfies: (-1 <= v and v < 0) or (0 < v and v <= 1) ["flip"] = "opt_flip", -- reverse order of input/output ["j"] = "opt_use_nbsp", -- "join": use "&nbsp;" instead of " " between value and unit name ["mid"] = "opt_adj_mid", -- adj=on with user-specified text before input unit ["nocomma"] = "opt_nocomma", -- no numsep in input or output numbers ["off"] = "", -- ignored (off is the default) ["on"] = "opt_adjectival", -- unit name is singular and hyphenated ["pre"] = "opt_one_preunit", -- user-specified text before input unit ["ri0"] = "ri0", -- round input with precision = 0 ["ri1"] = "ri1", -- round input with precision = 1 ["ri2"] = "ri2", -- round input with precision = 2 ["ri3"] = "ri3", -- round input with precision = 3 }, ["comma"] = { ["5"] = "opt_comma5", -- only use numsep grouping if 5 or more digits ["gaps"] = "opt_gaps", -- use gaps, not numsep, to separate groups of digits ["gaps5"] = "opt_gaps, opt_comma5", -- opt_gaps + opt_comma5 }, ["debug"] = { ["yes"] = "opt_sortable_debug", -- make the normally hidden sort key visible }, ["disp"] = { ["/"] = "slash", -- join: '/' ["2"] = "opt_output_only", -- display only output value and symbol/name (not input) ["5"] = "opt_round5", -- round output value to nearest 5 ["b"] = "b", -- join: '(...)' ["br"] = "br", -- join: '<br/>' ["comma"] = "comma", -- join: ',' ["flip"] = "opt_flip", -- reverse order of input/output ["flip5"] = "opt_flip, opt_round5", -- disp=flip + disp=5 ["nocomma"] = "opt_nocomma", -- no numsep in input or output numbers ["number"] = "opt_output_number_only", -- display output value (not input, and not output symbol/name) ["or"] = "or", -- join: 'or' ["out"] = "opt_output_only", ["output number only"] = "opt_output_number_only", ["output only"] = "opt_output_only", ["preunit"] = "opt_two_preunits", -- user-specified text before input and output units ["s"] = "slash", -- join: '/' ["slash"] = "slash", -- join: '/' ["sqbr"] = "sqbr", -- join: '[...]' ["table"] = "opt_table", -- output is suitable for a table cell with align="right" ["tablecen"] = "opt_tablecen", -- output is suitable for a table cell with align="center" ["u2"] = "opt_output_unit_only", -- display output symbol/name (not input, and not output value) ["unit"] = "opt_input_unit_only", -- display input symbol/name (not output, and not input value) ["unit or text"] = "opt_input_unit_only, opt_ignore_error", -- display input symbol/name, or given unit code if not known ["unit2"] = "opt_output_unit_only", ["x"] = "x", -- join: <first>...<second> (user-specified text) }, -- frac=x is handled as a special case: x must be an integer (possibly in local language) = 1 or more ["lang"] = { ["en"] = "opt_lang_en", -- use en digits for output, regardless of local language }, ["lk"] = { ["in"] = "in", -- link LHS unit name or symbol ["off"] = "off", -- do not link: same as default except for hand unit ["on"] = "on", -- link all unit names or symbols (but not twice for the same unit) ["out"] = "out", -- link RHS unit name or symbol }, ["near"] = { ["5"] = "opt_round5", -- round output value to nearest 5 }, ["order"] = { ["flip"] = "opt_flip", -- reverse order of input/output }, ["round"] = { ["5"] = "opt_round5", -- round output value to nearest 5 ["25"] = "opt_round25", -- round output value to nearest 25 ["each"] = "opt_round_each", -- using default precision in a range, round each output separately (default uses highest precision of each item in range) }, -- sigfig=x is handled as a special case: x must be an integer (possibly in local language) = 1 or more ["sortable"] = { ["off"] = "", -- ignored (off is the default) ["in"] = "opt_sortable_in", -- output numeric hidden sort field for use in a sortable table, based on input ["on"] = "opt_sortable_in", -- same ["out"] = "opt_sortable_out", -- same, based on output }, ["sp"] = { ["us"] = "opt_sp_us", -- use U.S. spelling (like "meter" instead of default "metre") }, ["spell"] = { -- only English spelling is supported; not scientific notation; only some fractions ["in"] = "opt_spell_in", -- spell input value in words ["In"] = "opt_spell_in, opt_spell_upper", -- spell input value in words with first letter uppercase ["on"] = "opt_spell_in, opt_spell_out", -- spell input and output values in words ["On"] = "opt_spell_in, opt_spell_out, opt_spell_upper", -- same, with first letter of first word in result uppercase }, } return { SIprefixes = SIprefixes, all_categories = all_categories, all_messages = all_messages, currency = { ['$'] = true, ['£'] = true }, customary_units = customary_units, disp_joins = disp_joins, en_option_name = en_option_name, en_option_value = en_option_value, eng_scales = eng_scales, ranges = ranges, } 963ld2nkb546pgkjwdthois9j56630j 828 136296 2659385 2624346 2014-09-10T11:54:27Z Globe-trotter 1844 fix typo Scribunto text/plain local i = {} function i.EmailTracking(frame) local output = ''; local email = frame.args["email"] or ''; if mw.ustring.match(email,'@.*@') ~= nil then output = '[[' .. 'Category:Listing with multiple email addresses]]<span class="phoneinfo" style="display:none;">MULTIPLE-EMAIL</span>'; end if mw.title.getCurrentTitle().namespace ~= 0 then output = ''; end return output; end return i; pgbj2x85kwku3bb2aec2js8agz87rqe 828 132028 2547586 2547583 2014-03-09T14:10:14Z WOSlinker 113846 undo Scribunto text/plain local i = {} function i.HiddenUnicode(frame) local txt = frame.args[1] or ''; local catUnicodeIssue = ''; -- Note the quote ("") below is not empty and actually contains a hidden unicode character. if mw.ustring.match(txt,"‎") ~= nil then catUnicodeIssue = '[[' .. 'Category:Listing with hidden unicode character]]' end return catUnicodeIssue; end return i; ph1egej57ftbzdcm7vgu90nqpf22448 828 126449 2353382 2352825 2013-07-21T22:19:55Z WOSlinker 113846 U+02AF (687) is the end of Latin chars Scribunto text/plain local i = {} function i.IsLatin(frame) local txt = frame.args[1]; if txt == '' then return ''; end local len = mw.ustring.len(txt); local pos = 1; while ( pos <= len ) do charval = mw.ustring.codepoint(mw.ustring.sub(txt, pos)) -- note 8364 is the € symbol if charval>687 and charval~=8364 then return "no"; end pos = pos + 1; end return "yes"; end return i; fyzom6qafnyyorrvcrjab9k1vwwhfpu 828 143941 2909356 2893339 2015-12-21T11:05:43Z Torty3 117147 504 server unavailable error for mapnik layers from tiles.wmflabs.org Scribunto text/plain local p = {} local getArgs = require('Module:Arguments').getArgs function p.Filter(frame) local args = getArgs(frame) local layers = args[1] or '' local filteredLayers = extract(layers,'W') if filteredLayers == '' then filteredLayers = 'W' -- currently there are only two acceptable base layer. 'W' will be set if 'M' is not specified end -- Add additional & acceptable layer parameters filteredLayers = filteredLayers .. extract(layers,'S') -- hill shading from WM server .. extract(layers,'D') -- destination from Wikivoyage .. extract(layers,'G') -- GPX file from Wikivoyage .. extract(layers,'P') -- POI from Wikivoyage .. extract(layers,'E') -- add search box inside the map return filteredLayers end function extract(layers, layer) if string.match(layers, layer) ~= nil then return string.match(layers, layer) else return '' end end return p 9itlto7ydgr4n8dxf0x9mxm4tztph52 828 128530 2964778 2964435 2016-03-28T08:42:07Z WOSlinker 113846 remove extra ] from fax Scribunto text/plain local i = {} function i.LinkOnePhone(txt, demo, fax, tollfree) local link = txt; local othertxt = ""; local catprefix = ''; local catMissingCountryCode = ''; local catFormatIssue = ''; local output; if demo == 'true' then catprefix = ':'; end -- any other text in brackets at the end is stored separately and ignored for the dialing number if mw.ustring.gsub(txt, "(.*)( %(.*%))$", "%2") ~= txt then othertxt = mw.ustring.gsub(txt, "(.*)( %(.*%))$", "%2"); txt = mw.ustring.gsub(txt, "(.*)( %(.*%))$", "%1"); end -- Don't include "ext NNNN" in the link link = mw.ustring.gsub(txt, " +[Ee][Xx][Tt] +%d+$", ""); -- Don't include " xNNNN" in the link link = mw.ustring.gsub(link, " +x%d+$", ""); link = mw.ustring.gsub(link, " ", ""); link = mw.ustring.gsub(link, "'", ""); if link == "" then return ""; end if mw.ustring.sub(link, 1, 1) ~= '+' and mw.ustring.len(link) > 4 then catMissingCountryCode = '[[' .. catprefix .. 'Category:Listing with phone missing country code]]<span class="phoneinfo" style="display:none;">NOCC</span>'; if tollfree == 'yes' and mw.ustring.sub(link, 1, 4) == '0508' then catMissingCountryCode = ''; end if tollfree == 'yes' and mw.ustring.sub(link, 1, 4) == '0800' then catMissingCountryCode = ''; end if tollfree == 'yes' and mw.ustring.sub(link, 1, 4) == '1300' then catMissingCountryCode = ''; end if tollfree == 'yes' and mw.ustring.sub(link, 1, 4) == '1800' then catMissingCountryCode = ''; end if mw.ustring.match(mw.ustring.lower(othertxt),"high cost") ~= nil then catMissingCountryCode = ''; end if mw.ustring.match(mw.ustring.lower(othertxt),"extra charge") ~= nil then catMissingCountryCode = ''; end if mw.ustring.match(mw.ustring.lower(othertxt),"premium") ~= nil then catMissingCountryCode = ''; end if mw.ustring.match(mw.ustring.lower(othertxt),"local rate") ~= nil then catMissingCountryCode = ''; end end if mw.ustring.match(link,"^%+[%d-() ]+$") ~= nil then output = '<span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion">'; if fax == 'true' then output = output .. txt .. '</span>' .. othertxt; else output = output .. '[tel:' .. link .. ' ' .. txt .. ']</span>' .. othertxt; end elseif mw.ustring.match(link,"^%+[%d%u- ]+$") ~= nil then local extra = mw.ustring.match(link, "%u[%d%u- ]+") link = mw.ustring.gsub(link, "[A-C]", "2"); link = mw.ustring.gsub(link, "[D-F]", "3"); link = mw.ustring.gsub(link, "[G-I]", "4"); link = mw.ustring.gsub(link, "[J-L]", "5"); link = mw.ustring.gsub(link, "[M-O]", "6"); link = mw.ustring.gsub(link, "[P-S]", "7"); link = mw.ustring.gsub(link, "[T-V]", "8"); link = mw.ustring.gsub(link, "[W-Z]", "9"); extra = mw.ustring.gsub(extra, "[A-C]", "2"); extra = mw.ustring.gsub(extra, "[D-F]", "3"); extra = mw.ustring.gsub(extra, "[G-I]", "4"); extra = mw.ustring.gsub(extra, "[J-L]", "5"); extra = mw.ustring.gsub(extra, "[M-O]", "6"); extra = mw.ustring.gsub(extra, "[P-S]", "7"); extra = mw.ustring.gsub(extra, "[T-V]", "8"); extra = mw.ustring.gsub(extra, "[W-Z]", "9"); output = '<span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion">'; if fax == 'true' then output = output .. txt .. ' (' .. extra .. ')' .. '</span>' .. othertxt; else output = output .. '[tel:' .. link .. ' ' .. txt .. ' (' .. extra .. ')' .. ']</span>' .. othertxt; end else output = txt .. othertxt; if mw.ustring.match('+' .. link,"^%+[%d-() ]+$") == nil then catFormatIssue = '[[' .. catprefix .. 'Category:Listing with phone format issue]]<span class="phoneinfo" style="display:none;">FORMAT</span>'; end end if mw.ustring.match(link,"%(0%)") ~= nil then catFormatIssue = '[[' .. catprefix .. 'Category:Listing with phone format issue]]<span class="phoneinfo" style="display:none;">FORMAT</span>'; end if mw.title.getCurrentTitle().namespace == 0 or demo == 'true' then output = output .. catFormatIssue .. catMissingCountryCode; end return output; end function i.LinkPhone(frame) local demo = frame.args["demo"] or ''; local fax = frame.args["fax"] or ''; local txtall = frame.args[1] or '' .. ','; local tollfree = frame.args["tollfree"] or ''; local txt = ""; local result = ""; local catprefix = ''; -- replace or / and with comma txtall = mw.ustring.gsub(txtall, " or %+", ", +"); txtall = mw.ustring.gsub(txtall, " and %+", ", +"); for txt in mw.ustring.gmatch(txtall, "([^,]+)") do result = result .. ", " .. i.LinkOnePhone(txt, demo, fax, tollfree) end result = mw.ustring.sub(result, 3, mw.ustring.len(result) ); return result; end return i; loe9uw89aax3gxc3bz6smalxmvdpg79 828 128023 2921658 2736344 2016-01-13T14:14:37Z Adehertogh 114478 Scribunto text/plain -- Module:Wikibase function getId( id ) if not mw.wikibase then return "wikibase module not found" end if id then return id end entity = mw.wikibase.getEntityObject() if not entity then return nil end return entity.id end -- Returns the link corresponding to the code provided. function sitelink(dbname) if dbname==nil or dbname=='' then return '' end local sl = mw.wikibase.getEntityObject() if sl and sl.sitelinks[dbname] then return sl.sitelinks[dbname].title end return '' end -- Returns the corresponding geographical coordinates of the item function coords(typ,fallback) if fallback~=nil and fallback~='' and string.match(fallback, '^<%!%-%-.*%-%->$')==nil then return fallback end local item = mw.wikibase.getEntityObject() if item~=nil and item.claims~=nil then local coords = item.claims.P625 if coords~=nil and coords[0]~=nil and coords[1]==nil then return coords[0].mainsnak.datavalue.value[typ] end end return '' end -- Returns the most updated info from a series of statements function updated(item,prop,frame) if item~=nil then local claims = item.claims if claims~=nil and claims[prop]~=nil then for index,claim in pairs(claims[prop]) do local qual = claim.qualifiers if qual==nil or qual.P582==nil then -- p582 è la data di fine, significa che non è il valore attuale local val = claim.mainsnak.datavalue.value if val['numeric-id']~=nil then local id = 'Q'..val['numeric-id'] local sl = mw.wikibase.sitelink(id) local lb = mw.wikibase.label(id) if sl~=nil and sl~='' then return frame:preprocess('[['..sl..'|'..lb..']]') end return lb end return val end end end end return '' end local p = {} -- Returns the ID number of the data item linked to the current page. function p.id(frame) id = getId(frame.args[1]) if id == nil then return "(no element found)" end return id end -- Returns the ID number of the data item linked to the current page in the form of a link to Wikidata. function p.idLink(frame) id = getId(frame.args[1]) if id == nil then return "(no element found)" end return "[[d:" .. id .. "|" .. string.upper(id) .. "]]" end -- Returns the label of the data item. function p.label(frame) id = getId(frame.args[1]) if id == nil then return "(no element found)" end return mw.wikibase.label( id ) end -- Returns the local page of the data item provided. function p.page(frame) id = getId(frame.args[1]) if id == nil then return "(no element found)" end return mw.wikibase.sitelink( id ) end -- Returns the link corresponding to the code provided. function p.sitelink(frame) return sitelink(frame.args.dbname or frame.args[1]) end -- Returns the corresponding link to Wikipedia in English. function p.enwikilink(frame) if frame.args[1]~=nil and frame.args[1]~='' then return frame.args[1] end local sl = sitelink('enwiki') if sl~=nil and sl~='' then return sl end local t = mw.title.getCurrentTitle().text if t~=nil and t~='' then return t end return '' end -- Returns the Commons category of the data item. function p.commonslink(frame) if frame.args[1]~=nil and frame.args[1]~='' then return 'Category:'..frame.args[1] end local item = mw.wikibase.getEntityObject() if item~=nil and item.claims~=nil then local cat = item.claims.P373 if cat~=nil and cat[0]~=nil and cat[1]==nil and cat[0].mainsnak.datavalue.value~=nil then return 'Category:'..(cat[0].mainsnak.datavalue.value) end end local t = mw.title.getCurrentTitle().text if t~=nil and t~='' then return 'Category:'..t end return '' end -- Returns the name of the capital or main city. function p.capital(frame) if frame.args[1]~=nil and frame.args[1]~='' then return frame.args[1] end local item = mw.wikibase.getEntityObject() return updated(item,'P36',frame) end function p.capoluogo(frame) return p.capital(frame) end function p.valuta(frame) if frame.args[1]~=nil and frame.args[1]~='' then return frame.args[1] end local item = mw.wikibase.getEntityObject() return updated(item,'P38',frame) end -- GET FLAG -- P41 thumb image function p.flag(frame) -- if frame.args[1]~=nil and frame.args[1]~='' then -- return frame.args[1] -- end -- local title="" - not using title local arg1 = frame.args[1] local item = mw.wikibase.getEntityObject(arg1) if item == nil then return end local flag = updated(item,'P41',frame) -- local title = mw.wikibase.sitelink(arg1) if flag ~= nil and flag ~= '' then return flag -- return "[[File:" .. flag .. "| thumb | 200px | " .. title .. "]]" end end -- Restituisce l'etichetta dell'elemento rappresentante la bandiera relativa all'elemento dell'articolo function p.bandiera_titolo(frame) local item = mw.wikibase.getEntityObject() if item~=nil then local claims = item.claims if claims~=nil and claims.P163~=nil and claims.P163[0]~=nil and claims.P163[1]==nil then return mw.wikibase.label('Q'..claims.P163[0].mainsnak.datavalue.value['numeric-id']) end end return mw.title.getCurrentTitle().text..' - Bandiera' end -- Restituisce la latitudine corrispondente all'articolo. function p.latitude(frame) return coords('latitude',frame.args[1]) end -- Restituisce la longitudine corrispondente all'articolo. function p.longitude(frame) return coords('longitude',frame.args[1]) end function p.disambig(frame) local item = mw.wikibase.getEntityObject() if item~=nil and item.descriptions~=nil then local desc = item.descriptions.en if desc~=nil and desc.value~=nil and desc.value:lower():find('disambiguation page')~=nil then return true end end return false end function p.instanceof(arg) arg = tonumber(arg.args[1] or arg) if item and item.claims and item.claims.P31 then local claims = item.claims.P31 for index, claim in pairs(claims) do if claim.mainsnak and claim.mainsnak.datavalue then local val = claim.mainsnak.datavalue.value if val and val['numeric-id'] and arg == val['numeric-id'] then return true end end end end return false end return p ad7lgpik1upkx12uofy4hxnqh9vfptg 0 22892 2930350 2903493 2016-01-26T07:49:15Z Eco84 35690 /* Connect */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Montreal Plateau banner Square St Louis.jpg|pgname=The Plateau}} '''The Plateau''' is a district in [[Montreal]]. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|45.526074|-73.58182|zoom=13}} The Plateau is centrally located just adjacent to the downtown core, so there are numerous ways to access the Plateau. Avenue du Parc, boulevard Saint-Laurent, rue Saint-Denis, and rue Papineau run north/south through the Plateau and are paralleled by dozens of side streets in between. East/west, rue Sherbrooke, avenue des Pins, avenue Rachel, avenue du Mont-Royal, and boulevard Saint-Joseph bisect the Plateau, with Mont-Royal carrying a significant number of shops, bars, and restaurants. All of these streets are accessible by car (though Staint-Laurent is one way, going north) and heavily serviced by numerous taxi companies. Each of the streets listed above along with a few others are serviced by bus routes run by the STM. In addition, the Orange line of the Montreal Metro runs underneath rue Berri, adjacent to rue Saint-Denis. Sherbrooke, Mont-Royal, and Laurier stations are located within the boundaries of the Plateau. Bike routes are few but still useful. Separate bike lanes exist on avenue Rachel from Parc Mont-Royal to boulevard Lafontaine and rue Brébeuf from parc Lafontaine to parc Laurier and there are painted bike lanes along rue Saint-Urbain, rue Milton, rue Prince-Arthur, and rue Saint-Joseph. These lanes are generally not respected by Montreal drivers, so watch out. In addition, several of these lanes are not plowed during the winter, making them all but impassible following heavy snow. ==See== ===Buildings=== The most dominant architectural feature of the Plateau is the endless rows of Montreal duplexes and triplexes that house the majority of the Plateau's population. These buildings date from the early 20th century and, with their distinctive exterior staircases and wrought-iron ornamentation, have come to define the visual landscape of the Plateau. In addition, there are a few buildings of note scattered around the Plateau. The Warshaw building (boulevard Saint-Laurent and rue Bagg) dates from the 1920s and was the Plateau's first skyscraper. Though it has only seven floors, it is a distinctive feature of the neighborhood. Farther north, 4020 boulevard Saint-Laurent is recognisable by its impressive refinished neo-Art Deco exterior. Also, there are many large churches from the 19th century and the early 20th century. Most notable of these would be the oriental looking St. Michael the Archangel, located at 5590 rue Saint-Urbain at rue Saint-Vincent ouest. On the southern end of the Plateau, on the edge of the McGill Ghetto, is the Galleries du Parc, a large 1960s-era urban redevelopment project. The Galleries are comprised of four large buildings, three of them devoted to apartments and the fourth devoted to office space. In addition, a former hotel, now a residence of McGill University, and an underground shopping complex are part of the Galleries project. The underground mall, though small, contains a variety of shops and services including the Parc Cinema, showing art-house and second-run films. ===Parks=== The Plateau is bordered on two sides by large parks. To the west is '''[[Montreal/Downtown#Parc du Mont-Royal|Parc du Mont-Royal]]''', originally designed by Frederic Law Olmstead in the 1880s and a dominant feature of the Montreal landscape. The park is widely used for recreation, biking, hiking, cross-country skiing in the winter, as well as the weekly Tam Tams celebration during the summer months. Parc du Mont-Royal is safe and accessible by the adjacent '''Parc Jeanne-Mance''', listed below, and by Ave du Parc. To the east is '''Parc Lafontaine''', also listed below. * {{see | name=Parc Jeanne-Mance | alt= | url= | email= | address=between ave du Parc, ave du Mont-Royal, ave de l'Esplanade, and ave des Pins | lat=45.516061 | long=-73.584863 | directions=bus 11, 29, 55, 80, 97, 129, or 144 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in the western part of the Plateau, adjacent to [[Montreal/Downtown#Parc du Mont-Royal|Parc du Mont-Royal]]. At the corner of Mont-Royal and Parc is an art deco fountain dedicated in honour of Louis Rubenstein, the father of Canadian figure skating.<br> }} * {{see | name=Parc Lafontaine | url= | email= | address=between ave du Parc Lafontaine, rue Rachel, ave Papineau, and rue Sherbrooke | lat=45.526314 | long=-73.568727 | directions=metro Sherbrooke or Mont-Royal, bus 11, 14, 24, 29, or 45 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in the eastern part of the Plateau, the park is well-manicured and includes an artificial lake, bike paths, sporting facilities, and an outdoor amphitheater. Very popular during summer. }} [[Image:StLouissquarehomes.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Victorian rowhouses on Square Saint-Louis.]] * {{see | name=Carré Saint-Louis | alt=Square Saint-Louis | url= | email= | address=between ave Laval, rue Saint-Denis, and the two sides of rue du Square Saint-Louis | lat=45.517057 | long=-73.569963 | directions=metro Sherbrooke, bus 24, 20, or 144 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A smaller park, Carré Saint-Louis is at the east end of the Prince Arthur pedestrian mall, next to rue Saint-Denis. Though a fraction of the size of either Parc LaFontaine or Parc du Mont-Royal, it is a popular and scenic local destination. Two fountains, bike paths, and easy access to a number of restaurants and shops provide a comforting background and a relaxing setting. On a side note, many of the gags on the television show ''Just For Laughs'' are performed in this park. The park is also notable for the colorful Victorian rowhouses that surround it. }} ===Art=== There are also a number of examples of impressive urban tableaux and graffiti art found throughout the Plateau. The side streets to the east of boulevard Saint-Laurent are well known for this, particularly '''avenue Duluth'''. * {{see | name=Place Roy | url= | email= | address=rue Roy est and rue Saint-André | lat=45.521657 | long=-73.570301 | directions=metro Sherbrooke, bus 14, 24, 30, or 144 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Public art piece in a small square featuring a stone map of the world and several scattered bronze chairs. }} ==Do== The Plateau area is a great place to walk around, shop, go to restos and clubs, or just hang out. There is always something interesting happening here, a very cool ambiance. It borders Mile End and Latin Quarter, both very cool areas themselves. Just get off the orange line at Mont-Royal or Sherbrooke and start walking up St. Denis or St. Laurent. * {{do | name=Maison de la culture du Plateau-Mont-Royal | alt= | url=http://www.accesculture.com/emplacement/MaisondelacultureduPlateauMontRoyal | email= | address=465 ave du Mont-Royal est | lat=45.524878 | long=-73.58258 | directions=between rue Rivard and rue Berri; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 | phone=+1 514 872-2266 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Th 1PM-7PM, F-Su 1PM-5PM | price=Free | content=Exhibits local artists. }} * {{do | name=Théâtre de Verdure | url=http://www.accesculture.com/contenu/theatredeverdure | email=acces_culture@ville.montreal.qc.ca | address=in Parc Lafontaine near rue Duluth and ave du Parc-Lafontaine | lat=45.525371 | long=-73.571229 | directions=metro Mont-Royal or Sherbrooke, bus 11, 14, or 29 | phone=+1 514 872-4041 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=30 Jun-17 Aug, W-Su 7:30PM | price=Free-$30 depending on the show | content=Three-thousand seat outdoor theater open for a summer program of dance, music, movies, and theater. Plan to line up early for the popular symphonies in the park series or just join the crowd of picnickers on the grass around the lake. }} ===Festivals=== * {{do | name=Main Madness | alt= | url=http://boulevardsaintlaurent.com | email= | address= | lat=45.515399 | long=-73.575894 | directions=boul Saint-Laurent between rue Sherbrooke and ave du Mont-Royal | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=one weekend in June and August | price=Free | content=Two weekends each summer St-Laurent boulevard is closed to cars for the Main Madness street fair. More an overgrown sidewalk sale than fair, restaurants, and shops set up in the middle of the street. }} ==Buy== Though shops are dotted throughout the neighborhood, there are a few principal commercial avenues. Boulevard St-Laurent, known as "The Main" or "La Main", is the largest and most famous, with a cornucopia of restaurants, shops, bars, and other services. Below Ave des Pins, St. Laurent tends to be more upscale, particularly at the junction of Ave Prince Arthur. Further north on St. Laurent there are a variety of clothing stores, hearkening back to the street's history as the center of Montreal's garment district. As for price, the Plateau has experienced a long stretch of gentrification, which has pushed prices upward in many locations. However, there are still bargains to be found in main places, particularly for vinyl records, books, and second-hand clothing. ===Clothing=== Despite on-going gentrification, St-Laurent near Rachel and Mont-Royal west of St-Denis, still have a number of vintage and second-hand ''frips'' where you can pick up '50s prom dresses and '70s T-shirts. Local designers have claimed several spots on St-Laurent including Blank. * {{buy | name=Quartier Mode | alt=Fashion Neighborhood | url=http://www.quartiermode.com | email=info@quartiermode.com | address=4276 boul Saint-Laurent | lat=45.518611 | long=-73.583417 | directions=between rue Vallières and rue Rachel; metro Mont-Royal, bus 29 or 55 | phone=+1 514 843-5555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Locally made accessories $18-60, Locally made quality, well made dresses $80-189, Mostly under $200. Except for more detailed, fully lined winter coats $168-289 | content=Here you can find over 32 locally made independent Montreal designers; clothing for women, well made dresses, pretty accessories and a view into Montreal's fashion community. The owner is a passionate local designer who loves making people happy and finding the right piece for her customers. }} * {{buy | name=Lustre | alt= | url=http://www.lustreboutique.blogspot.ca/ | email= | address=4068 boul Saint-Laurent | lat=45.517138 | long=-73.58012 | directions=between rue Villeneuve and boul Saint-Joseph; metro Laurier, bus 46, 51, or 55 | phone=+1 514 288-7661 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A local designer boutique }} * {{buy | name=Friperie | alt= | url= | email= | address=3976 boul Saint-Laurent | lat=45.516841 | long=-73.579412 | directions=at ave Duluth; bus 29 or 55 | phone=+1 514 842-3893 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W 11AM-6PM, Th-F 11AM-9PM, Sa 11AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM | price= | content=Vintage. }} ===Music=== * {{buy | name=Beatnick | alt= | url=http://beatnickmusic.com | email= | address=3770 rue St-Denis | lat=45.518968 | long=-73.572369 | directions=between rue Roy and ave des Pins; metro Sherbrooke, bus 24, 30, or 144 | phone=+1 514 842-0664 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W 11AM-7PM, Th-F 11AM-9PM, Sa-Su 11AM-6PM | price= | content=Used records and CDs. }} * {{buy | name=Primitive | alt= | url= | email= | address=3828 rue St-Denis | lat=45.519359 | long=-73.573238 | directions=at rue Roy; metro Sherbrooke, bus 24, 30, or 144 | phone=+1 514 845-6017 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Paul's Boutique | alt= | url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pauls-Boutique-Montreal/210423765653856 | email= | address=112 ave du Mont-Royal est | lat=45.521195 | long=-73.585247 | directions=between rue de Bullion and ave Coloniale; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 55, or 97 | phone=+1 514 284-7773 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-W noon-6PM, Th-F noon-9PM | price= | content=Used CDs, records, and vintage T-shirts. }} ==Eat== ===Coffee=== * {{eat | name=Vélo Québec | alt= | url=http://www.velo.qc.ca/fr/index.php?page=cafe | email= | address=1251 rue Rachel est | lat=45.527064 | long=-73.573244 | directions=at rue de Brébeuf across from Parc Lafontaine, bus 11, 14, or 29 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 8:30AM-7PM, F-Su 9AM-8PM | price= | content=Good coffee and espresso, plus maps, bicycle kit and free air. Outside seating and plenty of free bicycle parking. }} ===Ice cream=== * {{eat | name=Cremerie Meu Meu | alt= | url= | email= | address=4458 rue Saint-Denis | lat=45.523607 | long=-73.582270 | directions=between ave du Mont-Royal and rue Marie-Anne; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 | phone=+1 514 288-5889 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-midnight daily | price= | content=Ice cream and gelato is sold in this little shop. }} * {{eat | name=Les Givres | alt= | url=http://www.lesgivres.ca/ | email=info@lesgivres.ca | address=3807 rue Saint-Denis | lat=45.519552 | long=-73.572607 | directions= | phone=+1 514 373-7558 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This artisanal ice cream shop sells gourmet organic products including tasty cakes. The sorbets like the handpicked rhubarbar or the "bleuets" are as good as the cofé or the chocolate choices. }} * {{eat | name=Ripples | alt= | url=http://www.montrealicecream.com/ripples/ | email= | address=3880 Boul Saint-Laurent | lat=45.516205 | long=-73.577775 | directions= | phone=+1 514-842-1697 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=mid-April - mid-September | price= | content=The little shop serves homemade ice cream. }} ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Aux Vivres | alt= | url=http://www.auxvivres.com/ | email= | address=4631 boul Saint-Laurent | lat=45.521158 | long=-73.588449 | directions=between rue Villeneuve and ave du Mont-Royal; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 46, 51, 55, or 97 | phone=+1 514 842-3479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-11PM, Sa-Su 10AM-11PM | price= | content=The restaurant serves fresh vegan cuisine. There are many sandwich choices including the classic coconut grilled BLT or salads. Many things can be taken for the go. In the backyard there is a small outside terrasse. }} * {{eat | name=La Banquise | alt= | url=http://www.labanquise.com | email= | address=994 rue Rachel est | lat=45.525301 | long=-73.574793 | directions=at ave de la Parc LaFontaine; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 14, or 29 | phone=+1 514 525-2415 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hours daily | price=$7-18 | content=La Banquise consistently tops locals' lists for best poutine in town (and not just because it's open for post-bar-hopping munch fests when judgment is slightly impaired). Maybe it's because they've been at it since 1968. The clientele is hip and clubworn, the walls and tables are brightly coloured, and the staff is friendly. 25 varieties of poutine make up most of the menu, but if you insist there are hamburgers and other fast-food fare, as well as a bar. }} * {{eat | name=La Binerie | alt= | url=http://www.labineriemontroyal.com | email= | address=367 ave du Mont-Royal est | lat=45.523743 | long=-73.58335 | directions=at rue Saint-Denis; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 | phone=+1 514 285-9078 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 6AM-8PM, Sa-Su 7:30AM-3PM | price= | content=A small unpretentious eatery that became a legend. It features traditional meals for under $10, especially ''fèves aux lard'' (beans cooked overnight with bacon). }} * {{eat | name=Frite Alors! | alt= | url=http://www.fritealors.com | email= | address=433 rue Rachel est | lat=45.52236 | long=-73.57791 | directions=at rue Rivard; metro Mont-Royal, bus 29 or 30 | phone=+1 514 843-2490 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 11:30AM-11PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-4AM | price= | content=Pommes frites with a choice of a half-dozen toppings. Poutine. Burgers. Salads. Part of a small local chain. }} * {{eat | name=Juliette et Chocolat | alt= | url=http://julietteetchocolat.com | email= | address=377 ave Laurier ouest | lat=45.51915 | long=-73.596479 | directions=at ave du Parc; bus 51 or 80 | phone=+1 514 510-5651 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-11PM, F 11AM-midnight, Sa 10AM-midnight, Su 10AM-11PM | price= | content=A chocoholic's paradise! The thick menu at this favorite dessert restaurant, chocolaterie and creperie consists of chocolate in all of its forms, from cakes to thick "grandma's style" hot chocolates to salad dressing! Busy on Saturday nights, a great date or dessert spot. Everything here is sinful. }} * {{eat | name=Maamm Bolduc! | alt= | url=http://www.maammbolduc.com | email= | address=4351 ave de Lorimier | lat=45.5343 | long=-73.570167 | directions=at rue Marie-Anne; bus 10, 29, or 97 | phone=+1 514 527-3884 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 7:30AM-10PM, Sa 8AM-10PM, Su 8:30AM-10PM | price= | content=Quebecois food include what just may be the best poutine in town, served in a dozen different varieties ranging from traditional to ''bourguignonne'' (with mince, mushrooms, and red wine sauce). The portions are huge and the misnamed $7.50 ''petit'' is plenty for most ordinary people. }} * {{eat | name=Santropol | alt= | url=http://www.santropol.com | email= | address=3990 rue Saint-Urbain | lat=45.515612 | long=-73.580571 | directions=at ave Duluth; metro Mont-Royal, bus 29 or 55 | phone=+1 514 842-3110 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:30AM-10:30PM daily | price=$10-20, cash only | content=This favorite Montreal spot serves a great selection of creative, gigantic sandwiches, soups, coffees, teas, and breads to appeal to any veggie palate. With a funky decor, a great outdoor garden in the back in the summer, bookshelves stocked with used books, and a food service for the needy, this casual restaurant is a veritable Montreal institution. Casual. Popular among students. }} * {{eat | name=Schwartz's | alt= | url=http://www.schwartzsdeli.com | email= | address=3895 boul Saint-Laurent | lat=45.516286 | long=-73.577667 | directions=at rue Napoléon; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29 or 55 | phone=+1 514 842-4813 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM-midnight daily | price= | content=Famous delicatessen for smoked meat, served up in huge, juicy, peppery slabs. Cash only. No reservations. Expect to wait for a table at most times, but the queue moves fast. Smoked meat sandwich $6.22 (with tax). A good tip: locals get their sandwiches at the take-away counter to the left of the restaurant entrance. It moves a lot faster, it's a bit cheaper - and you get the exact same sandwich! }} * {{eat | name=Soupesoup | alt= | url=http://www.soupesoup.com | email= | address=80 ave Duluth est | lat=45.517782 | long=-73.578557 | directions=at ave Coloniale; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29 or 55 | phone=+1 514 380-0880 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11AM-5PM | price= | content=Best soup and sandwich in town. Not cheap, but great quality and definitely original. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Au Pied de Cochon | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantaupieddecochon.ca | email= | address=536 ave Duluth est | lat=45.522176 | long=-73.574423 | directions=at ave de Chateaubriand; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29 or 30 | phone=+1 514 281-1114 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W-Su 5PM-midnight | price= | content=Modern restaurant with casual ambiance. Huge meals. The place to go for lamb and original Quebec cuisine for a reasonable price; the poutine with foie gras is particularly (in)famous. Advance reservations strongly recommended. }} * {{eat | name=Beautys Luncheonette | alt= | url=http://beautys.ca/ | email= | address=93 Mont-Royal West | lat=45.519047 | long=-73.587486 | directions= | phone=+1 514 849 8883 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 7AM-3PM, Sa Su 8AM-4PM | price= | content=A classic for it's American brunch open since 1942, features a huge line-up. Regular people use to eat salmon bagels. The owner Hymne will seat you. While waiting you'll find postcards and reviews from all over the world including from Albert Prince of Monaco. }} * {{eat | name=Byblos | alt= | url=http://bybloslepetitcafe.ca | email= | address=1499 ave Laurier est | lat=45.534623 | long=-73.582937 | directions=at rue Fabre; metro Laurier, bus 27 or 45 | phone=+1 514 523-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 9AM-11PM | price= | content=One of the best unknown restaurants in Montreal. Prices are amazingly reasonable for the food quality. Iranian food. }} * {{eat | name=Chez Doval | alt= | url=http://www.chezdoval.com | email= | address=150 rue Marie-Anne est | lat=45.520479 | long=-73.582717 | directions=at rue de Bullion; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 29, 30, 55, or 97 | phone=+1 514 843-3390 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-midnight daily | price= | content=Portuguese grill. }} * {{eat | name=Chu Chai | alt= | url=http://www.chuchai.com | email= | address=4088 rue Saint-Denis | lat=45.520908 | long=-73.576773 | directions=between ave Duluth and rue Rachel; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29 or 30 | phone=+1 514 843-4194 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa noon-3PM and 5PM-10PM, Su noon-3PM and 5PM-9PM | price=$15-20 | content=A treat for vegetarians, vegans, and those who love them. Chu Chai specializes in Thai cuisine made with soy or vegetable protein to simulate meat. The roast "duck" is delicious, and the ''tom yum gai'' (lemongrass soup with "chicken") warms the heart. A bistro and takeout counter next door called "Chuch" has the same dishes in a more casual setting and is "bring your own wine". }} * {{eat | name=Eduardos | alt= | url= | email= | address=404 ave Duluth est | lat=45.520947 | long=-73.575574 | directions=at rue Saint-Denis; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29 or 30 | phone=+1 514 843-3330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-11PM, F 11AM-midnight, Sa 3PM-midnight, Su 3PM-11PM | price= | content=Good Italian restaurant, bring your wine! }} * {{eat | name=Khyber Pass | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantkhyberpass.com | email= | address=506 ave Duluth est | lat=45.52187 | long=-73.574726 | directions=at rue Berri; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29 or 30 | phone=+1 514 844-7131 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=5PM-11PM daily | price= | content=Afghan. Bring your own wine. }} * {{eat | name=L'Avenue | alt= | url=http://www.facebook.com/LAvenueRestaurant | email= | address=922 ave du Mont-Royal est | lat=45.526709 | long=-73.580279 | directions=between rue de Mentana and rue Saint-André; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11 or 97 | phone=+1 514 523-8780 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-W 8AM-4PM, Th-Sa 8AM-11PM | price= | content=Famous for their eggs Benedict. }} * {{eat | name=Le Poisson Rouge | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantlepoissonrouge.ca | email= | address=1201 rue Rachel est | lat=45.526568 | long=-73.573562 | directions=at rue de la Roche; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 14, or 29 | phone=+1 514 522-4876 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 5PM-10PM | price= | content=A seafood BYOB with a wonderful ''prix fixe''. The maitre d' is friendly and knows everything about each fish and its preparation. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=La Chronique | alt= | url=http://www.lachronique.qc.ca | email= | address=104 ave Laurier ouest | lat=45.521556 | long=-73.593869 | directions=at rue Saint-Urbain; metro Laurier, bus 51, 55, or 80 | phone=+1 514 271-3095 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: M-F 11:30AM-2PM; dinner: 6PM-10PM daily | price=$28-150 | content=Has a casual feel until you see the astonishing creations of master chef Marc de Canck of Belgium. The table d'hôte with wines is perfect in just about every way, but don't get it if you have to ask what it costs. }} * {{eat | name=L'Express | alt= | url=http://restaurantlexpress.ca | email= | address=3927 rue St-Denis | lat=45.520286 | long=-73.574423 | directions=between ave Duluth and rue Roy; metro Sherbrooke, bus 30 or 144 | phone=+1 514 845-5333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 8AM-2AM, Sa 10AM-2AM, Su 10AM-1AM | price= | content=A real French bistro with a zinc bar. Tartare, moules, quiche, rilettes. A splurge, but worth it. }} ==Drink== The Plateau is full of watering holes and the best thing to do is just wander and discover for yourself. Starting west and moving east, Bar des Pins (formerly Pines Tavern and featured in Mordechai Richler novels) is famous with the McGill set for Tuesday night beer pong. On southeast corner of Prince Arthur and St-Laurent is Vol de Nuit, a good place to start the night, especially in warmer weather when the terrace is open. Boulevard St-Laurent from Prince Arthur to Mount-Royal has a good mix of bars and clubs, from classy to downright sketchy. Korova (named after the bar in "A Clockwork Orange") is up a flight of stairs, has great music, and is popular with the hippest kids around. Nearby, also on St-Laurent below Duluth, is Frappe, a bar and pool hall, and Jupiter Room. Further north, on the corner of Clarke (one west of St-Laurent) and Laurier Ave. is Dieu de Ciel, a brasserie that brews its own spectacular beer. * {{drink | name=Les Bobards | alt= | url=http://www.lesbobards.qc.ca | email= | address=4328 boul Saint-Laurent | lat=45.518914 | long=-73.584099 | directions=at rue Marie-Anne; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 29, 55, or 97 | phone=+1 514 987-1174 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good happy hour. Live shows and great dancing on very diversified music every nights. }} * {{drink | name=Bily Kun | alt= | url=http://www.bilykun.com | email= | address=354 ave du Mont-Royal est | lat=45.523454 | long=-73.583267 | directions=at rue Drolet; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 | phone=+1 514 845-5392 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=3PM-3AM daily | price=$4.50 draft beers, $5 well drinks | content=Bily Kun — the name is Czech, meaning "White Horse" — is an institution in Montreal's Plateau district. Dim lighting, candles, and a huge bar give an intimate atmosphere, but Bily Kun gets hopping after 10PM with Montreal's hippest Francophones practically every night. Some of the area's top DJs spin experimental or loungey techno, but there's really no dance floor to speak of. Bar staff is kooky and nice, even if no one can quite explain the ostrich heads lining the walls. Upstairs O Patro Vys from the same owners frequently hosts small shows and events. }} * {{drink | name=Quai des Brumes | alt= | url=http://www.quaidesbrumes.ca | email= | address=4481 rue Saint-Denis | lat=45.523928 | long=-73.582486 | directions=at ave du Mont-Royal; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 | phone=+1 514 499-0467 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very small and comfy watering hole in the heart of St. Denis near Parc du Mont-Royal. Velvet drapes, wood finish, and a chrome bar. Sometimes has live entertainment, which becomes a very intimate experience due to the small size. }} * {{drink | name=Casa Del Popolo/La Sala Rossa | alt= | url=http://www.casadelpopolo.com | email= | address=4873 boul Saint-Laurent | lat=45.522172 | long=-73.590704 | directions=between boul Saint-Joseph and rue Villeneuve; metro Laurier, bus 46, 51, or 55 | phone=+1 514 284-3804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Established in September 2000, Casa Del Popolo is Montréal's only family-run neighborhood vegetarian hot-spot! Part fair-trade café, part music venue, part bar, part foosball hall. The Casa and its sister venue, La Sala Rossa, frequently host touring indie artists. Shows are cheap (sometimes free!). Try the goat cheese sandwich! }} * {{drink | name=Le Réservoir | alt= | url=http://brasseriereservoir.ca | email= | address=9 ave Duluth est | lat=45.517267 | long=-73.579334 | directions=at boul Saint-Laurent; metro Mont-Royal, bus 29 or 55 | phone=+1 514 849-7779 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Brewpub. Very good snacks and tapas in a beautiful decor, there's a second floor upstairs. }} * {{drink | name=Bifteck | alt= | url= | email= | address=3702 boul Saint-Laurent | lat=45.514559 | long=-73.574356 | directions=at rue Guibault; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29, 55, or 144 | phone=+1 514 844-6211 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2PM-3AM daily | price= | content=Some of the cheapest beer in town, served with some of the saltiest popcorn in all of Creation, consumed by bohemians and students from near and far (and the occasional honest-to-God rock star). Great place to start or end a St-Laurent pub crawl: to the south, you'll find trendy, relatively expensive places; to the north, some of the best dive bars anywhere. Or you can just stay and get tanked. }} * {{drink | name=Go Go Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=3682 boul Saint-Laurent | lat=45.514407 | long=-73.574046 | directions=between rue Guibault and rue Prince Arthur; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29, 55, or 144 | phone=+1 514 286-0882 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It's on the trendier part of St-Laurent, it looks trendy outwardly, the martini menu is certainly hip and happenin', but there's something missing: attitude. Anyone is made to feel welcome here and if there's a velvet rope and a doorman, it's only because the place really ''is'' full. }} * {{drink | name=Else's | alt= | url= | email= | address=156 rue Roy est | lat=45.51685 | long=-73.574616 | directions=at rue de Bullion; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29, 30, 55, or 144 | phone=+1 514 286-6689 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-3AM daily | price= | content=Small, cozy space with a great selection of draft beers and fine whiskeys. Technically, it's a restaurant, but you're better off eating elsewhere and just picking at the mandatory nosh (bowl of olives, etc.). }} * {{drink | name=Dieu du Ciel | alt= | url=http://www.dieuduciel.com | email= | address=29 ave Laurier ouest | lat=45.522699 | long=-73.593368 | directions=at rue Clark; metro Laurier, bus 46, 51, or 55 | phone=+1 514 490-9555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 3PM-3AM, Sa-Su 1PM-3AM | price= | content=One of the best brew pubs in Montreal, it has a nice atmosphere for discussions between friends. }} *{{drink | name=Le Salon Daomé | alt= | url=http://www.lesalondaome.com | email= | address=141 ave du Mont-Royal est | lat=45.521556 | long=-73.585289 | directions=at rue de Bullion; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 55, or 97 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Little hard to find, small door leads to the nightclub upstairs. Tip: find the door man!! }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Auberge Chez Jean | alt= | url=http://www.aubergechezjean.com | email= | address=4136 ave Henri Julien | lat=45.520289 | long=-73.57838 | directions=between rue Rachel and ave Duluth; metro Mont-Royal, bus 29 or 30 | phone=+1 514 843-8279 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 dorms | content=Backpackers hotel with free breakfast and free wifi. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Bleu Balcon | alt= | url=http://www.lebleubalcon.com | email=info@lebleubalcon.com | address=4420 rue Saint-Denis | lat=45.523270 | long=-73.581963 | directions=between ave du Mont-Royal and rue Marie-Anne; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 | phone=+1 514 982-0030 | tollfree=+1 866 982-0030 | fax= | checkin=4PM-6PM | checkout=10:30AM | price=$79-109 for two people | content=Small, three room, bed and breakfast in a typical Plateau apartment building. Shared bathrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Stay Mont-Royal | alt= | url=http://hotelstaymontroyal.com | email=customerservice@hotelstaymontroyal.ca | address=438 ave du Mont-Royal est | lat=45.524369 | long=-73.582347 | directions=at rue Rivard; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 | phone=+1 514 661-0873 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$50-65 | content=European-style with shared bathrooms, free wifi. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Anne ma soeur Anne | alt= | url=http://www.annemasoeuranne.com | email=infos@annemasoeuranne.com | address=4119 rue Saint-Denis | lat=45.52146 | long=-73.577012 | directions=between rue Rachel and ave Duluth; metro Mont-Royal, bus 29 or 30 | phone=+1 514 281-3187 | tollfree=+1 877 281-3187 | fax=+1 514 281-1601 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$72-195 | content=Boutique studio-hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=A la Bonne Heure | alt= | url=http://www.alabonneheure.ca | email=info@alabonneheure.ca | address=4425 rue Saint-Hubert | lat=45.525365 | long=-73.580179 | directions=between ave du Mont-Royal and rue Marie-Anne; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 | phone=+1 514 529-0179 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$75-115 shared bath, $105-160 private bath | content=Charming new bed and breakfast just above Parc Lafontaine, two blocks from Mont-Royal shopping, restaurants, nightlife. Only four rooms, so book ahead. }} * {{sleep | name=Chez Francois Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=http://www.chezfrancois.ca | email=info@chezfrancois.ca | address=4031 ave Papineau | lat=45.529907 | long=-73.567659 | directions=between rue Gauthier and rue Rachel; bus 24, 29, or 45 | phone=+1 514 239-4638 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$95-125 single occupancy, $120-150 double occupancy | content=Located in the lower Plateau area, close to Duluth restaurants, Saint-Laurent nightlife and more. Five rooms in a typical Montreal walk up, lovingly maintained by Francois, an accommodating host who has excellent suggestions for tourists, as well as preparing wonderful complimentary breakfasts. Free parking available. }} * {{sleep | name=The Hôtel de l'Institut | url=http://www.ithq.qc.ca/hotel | email=hotel@ithq.qc.ca | address=3535 rue Saint-Denis | lat=45.517801 | long=-73.568809 | directions=at rue de Rigaud; metro Sherbrooke, bus 24, 30, or 144 | phone=+1 514 282-5120 | tollfree=+1 800 361-5111 ext 5120 | fax=+1 514 873-9893 | hours= | price=$149+ | checkin= | checkout= | content=Located between the Latin Quarter and Plateau Mont-Royal, facing one of Montréal’s most charming green spaces, Square Saint-Louis. Free breakfast. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Auberge de la Fontaine | alt= | url=http://www.aubergedelafontaine.com | email= | address=1301 rue Rachel est | lat=45.527673 | long=-73.572642 | directions=at rue Chambord; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 14, or 29 | phone=+1 514 597-0166 | tollfree=+1 800 597-0597 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$100-280 | content=Fun bed and breakfast with 25 rooms. Located across the street from Parc Lafontaine. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=MtlMetro2.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Laval]] | minorl1=[[Montreal/Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie|La Petite-Patrie]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Montreal/Downtown|Downtown]] | minorr1=[[Montreal/Quartier Latin-Le Village|Quartier Latin]] }} {{IsPartOf|Montreal}} {{geo|45.526074|-73.58182}} {{usabledistrict}} [[Commons:Category:Plateau Mont-Royal]] [[Wikipedia:Le Plateau-Mont-Royal]] 0ovjmdpvk43ceu0j9zva4ymsas4p77u 0 22993 2953840 2402543 2016-03-08T18:44:54Z Traveler100 79350 format wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Morecambe banner.jpg|caption=Morecambe seafront}} [[image:Beach Morecambe 06.JPG|thumb|350px|Morecambe Beach]] Morecambe is a seaside town in [[Lancashire]]. ==Get in== Morecambe is approximately five miles from the county town of [[Lancaster (England)|Lancaster]] (and indeed forms a small conurbation). It is well placed for explorations of Lakeland, Bowland, and the western side of the [[Yorkshire Dales]]. It is located close to the M6 motorway, the main west-coast arterial road in Britain. Rail services from Lancaster are frequent, Lancaster itself is served by the West Coast Main Line. Services also run to [[Manchester Airport]] and [[Leeds]]. ==Get around== Although access is beset with difficulties from Lancaster, due to an excess of traffic, Morecambe itself is relatively easy to get around. Try parking on the front, and then simply walking along the Prom. ==See== * {{see | name=Morecambe Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=one of Britain's largest tidal areas. This makes for an excellent haven for wildlife, particularly birds. The view of the Lake District is particularly picturesque, and the sunsets are often impressive. }} ==Do== Morecambe has a long '''promenade''', which extends from the ancient fishing village of Heysham in the south-west, along Sandylands to the Battery in Morecambe's West End. It continues from there along the entire length of the seafront in Morecambe, passing the newly renovated '''Midland Grand Hotel''', the''' Stone Jetty''', '''Eric Morecambe Statue''', '''Clock Tower''', and '''Lifeboat Station''' before reaching '''Happy Mount Park''' in the north-east. In all the length of the promenade is around five miles, and it is completely flat, making it popular for those on bicycles, wheelchairs, or with prams. Most of the Promenade has been regenerated in the past fifteen years, initially through the 'Tern Project' which reflects the biological diversity of the area through a number of states and sculptures of bird life. Many of these are along the '''Stone Jetty''', a former ship breaking point which extends out into the bay. [[image:Eric Morecambe 1.JPG|thumb|150px|Eric Morecambe Statue]] The '''Eric Morecambe Statue''', in roughly the centre of the promenade, celebrates the life and interests of Morecambe's most famous son John Eric Morecambe, one half of Morecambe and Wise. Unveiled by the Queen in 1999, the statue is depicts Eric in a characteristic pose, surrounded by inscriptions of some of his most famous catchphrases. More recently, emphasis has moved towards providing high quality children's play areas along the Front and other public art works. Many of these are in Morecambe's West End and the area known as Sandylands, which extends towards Heysham, and also in Happy Mount Park, a large public park at the end of the Prom. * {{do | name=the Platform | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=a theatre in a converted station which hosts live music and comedy, a four screen cinema, twenty lane bowling alley, and Megazone, a laser tag centre in a converted Music Hall. }} ==Buy== In between many of the '''cheap and cheerful''' shops on the Front are some extremely '''high quality gift shops''' offering art, jewellery and crafts at very reasonable prices.''' Icecream''' is something of a local speciality, with Brucianni's and Lewis's offering their own makes, and English Lakes available in many restaurants. There are still many arcades on the Promenade, offering a range of traditional seaside games such as tuppeny pushers and '''bingo''' (the term itself originating in Morecambe, along with ''helter skelter''), one armed bandits, and videogames. ==Eat== Morecambe has a wide variety of cafes and restaurants, plus some good pubs in the locale. Among the best: Cafes: * {{eat | name=Lubins | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=tea, coffee, milkshakes, wide selection of cakes, some savoury dishes }} * {{eat | name=Chill | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=smoothies and such like. }} * {{eat | name=Artisan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=more bohemian affair, offering excellent coffee and home-made cakes. }} Restaurants: * {{eat | name=The Bow Window | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=excellent foods at great value prices with a selection of hand crafted cakes and delights. mmmmm delights :) }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Midland Grand Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.midlandmorecambe.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content=symbolic of the resort's decline, has been the focus of much of Morecambe's attempts to revitalise itself in recent years. It has recently reopened as a forty-eight bedroom luxury hotel with spa and restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Crown Hotel and Pebbles restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content=offers boutique accommodation with views over the Bay to the Lakes, with food by an award winning chef. }} There are many other hotels and guest houses throughout the town and in the surrounding villages which provide an excellent base for exploring the Lakes, Dales and northern Lancashire. ==Near By== Heysham, a fishing village with medieval origins is accessible on foot. The Lakes are around half an hour's drive. The film ''Brief Encounter'' was shot at [[Carnforth]], which has a visitor centre at its station. [[Lancaster]] is an attractive small city, as are both [[Kirkby Lonsdale]], and [[Kendal]]. {{outlinecity}} {{isPartOf|Lancashire}} {{geo|54.0640|-2.8786}} [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Lancashire/Morecambe/]] [[wikipedia:Morecambe]] em623aep33z1mtyoy6cppokkh8exy19 0 23450 2928577 2927146 2016-01-23T03:57:03Z Matroc 248572 India rs to ₹ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mumbai CST Entrance page banner.jpg}} [[Image:Flora Fountain 2006.jpg|thumb|350px|The '''Flora Fountain''' lies at the centre of South Mumbai. It is now known as '''Hutatma Chowk''' (Martyrs' square.)]] '''South Bombay''' is a commonly used term, but the extent of this district is not commonly agreed upon. This article uses the term to denote the areas of Fort, Colaba, Malabar Hill, Nariman Point, Marine Lines, Kalbadevi, Pydhonie, Mahalaxmi, and Tardeo. On the North it border the [[Mumbai/South Central|South Central Mumbai]]. South Bombay was the center of terrorist attacks between the evening of Nov. 26th & 29th 2008. The situation is improving but significant damage led to the temporary closure of the Taj Mahal and Trident-Oberoi Hotels. These hotels re-opened on 21st December, 2008. ==Understand== This district contains some of the oldest parts of the city. For a long time, this ''was'' the city. One of the seven islands that were joined to form [[Mumbai]] was called Bombay. This is where the British started on their long quest to build the docks and the city. They built Fort St. George, which no longer exists, but the area is still called "Fort". The Fort area contains many corporate offices and most of the administrative offices of the city and [[Maharashtra|state]] governments. Paradoxically, this district contains one of the newest areas of the city, Nariman Point, which was built on land reclaimed between the 1940s and the 70s. This is Bombay's downtown, where the offices of India's topmost corporate houses are located. Malabar Hill, the most affluent residential neighbourhood in the city is also located here. Most industrialists have their bungalows here. This is also where the official residences of Maharashtra's chief minister and Governor are located. Altamount Road is another affluent area that features the residences of Ratan Tata and Mukesh Ambani, amongst others, the latter of which is the most expensive residence in the world. The other famous location is Colaba, which used to be an island by itself, until it was connected to Bombay by a causeway. This area contains a naval base. Most of the city's famous landmarks, including the iconic Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Hotel, and Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace) are located here. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|18.951|72.85|zoom=12|width=520|height=560|layer=M|lang=en}} ===By taxi=== This is the best way to reach South Mumbai whether you have arrived by air, train, or bus. The Taxi should be able to get you straight to your hotel. ===By train=== All three lines of Mumbai's local train network [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]] terminate here. The Central and Harbour lines end at Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus (commonly known by its former name of Victoria Terminus, or VT). The Western line ends at Churchgate, though long-distance trains stop at Mumbai Central. Most tourist areas can be reached most easily from VT and Churchgate stations. The best way to get here from the airport is to make your way to Andheri station and take a southbound train to Churchgate, though this method is not recommended during peak hours, especially if you have luggage. ===By bus=== BEST serves this area exceptionally well. During peak times buses have standing room only, but at other times it is a comfortable option. Buses in the series 1-199 serve this area. ===By car=== It is best to avoid getting your car here, especially on a weekday. While all highways terminate here and traffic discipline is better than almost anywhere else in India, the extraordinary amount of traffic and the near impossibility of finding parking close to your destination make this a bad option to take. Even if you drive down, it is a good idea to park your car at one of the paid parking areas run by the Municipal Corporation (Look for "MCGM" on the streets) and then take other means of transport to your destination. ==See== * {{see | image=Bombay Natural History Society Hornbill House.jpg | name=Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)| alt=Hornbill House, Prince of Wales Museum | url=http://www.bnhs.org/ | email= info@bnhs.org| address=Fort, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road, | lat=18.92632 | long=72.83328 | directions=Opp.Lion Gate, Eastern Wing of Prince of Wales Museum. - From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Churchgate station 1.0km South | phone=+91 22 2282 1811 | fax=+91 22 22837615 | hours= | price= | content= This is a massive source of information for those interested in flora and fauna. Houses collections of beetles and butterflies. There is another floor which has embalmed reptiles, birds, and animal pelts. Here is the Natural History section of the Museum of Mumbai or [http://csmvs.in/ Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya] former Prince of Wales Museum. - The Bombay Natural History Society aided the Museum Trust in creating the natural history section. The museum's natural history section makes use of habitat group cases and dioramas, along with diagrams and charts, to illustrate Indian wildlife, including flamingoes, Great Hornbill, Indian bison, and the tiger. }} * '''Crawford market''', '''Bhuleshwar''', '''Chor Bazaar''' — These are crowded, chaotic markets which are home to some of the really interesting items, including antiques available for very cheap. One has to be prepared to look around though. More see at Buy chapter * {{see | name=Dongri Fort | alt= Dongri Hill Fort | url= | email= | address=Dongri area | lat=19.283333 | long=72.783333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is in a dilapidated condition and is declared 'endangered'. }} [[image:Elephanta Map.svg|thumb|240px|Map of Elephanta caves. Key to the sculptures at Elephanta: '''Main Hall''' 1. Ravana lifting Kailash 2. Shiva-Parvati on Kailash (Gambling Scene) 3. Ardhanarishvara (Androgyne) 4. Trimurti (Eternal Shiva, Sadashiva) 5. Gangadhara 6. Wedding of Shiva 7. Shiva slaying Andhaka 8. Nataraja (Dancing Shiva) 9. Yogishvara (Lord of Yogis).- '''East Wing Shrine''' 10. Kartikeya 11. Matrikas 12. Ganesha 13. Dvarapala. - '''West Wing Shrine''' 14. Yogishvara (Lord of Yogis) 15. Shiva Dancing. - '''Main Hall Shrine''' 16. Linga]] * {{see | name=Elephanta Caves | alt=एलिफेंटा द्वीप | url=http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=244 | email= | address=Gharapuri Village, Shet Bandar, Elephanta Island | lat=18.965419 | long=72.930633 | directions=Take a ferry from the Gateway of India. The round trip costs ₹160 and will take about 1 hour one way. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=A view of the entrance of the elephanta caves.JPG | hours= | price= | content=Check out these fine examples of rock sculptures dedicated to Shiva. Even though many of them have been vandalized by Portuguese invaders, their grandeur is hardly diminished. The island has two groups of caves in the rock cut architectural style. The caves are hewn from solid basalt rock. All caves were painted in the past, but only traces remain. The larger group of caves, which consists of five caves on the western hill of the island, is well known for its Hindu sculptures. '''The primary cave''' numbered as Cave 1, is situated about 1.6km up a hillside, facing the ocean. It is a rock cut temple complex that covers an area of 0.56 hektar, and consists of a main chamber, two lateral chambers, courtyards, and subsidiary shrines. It is 39m deep from the front entrance to the back. The temple complex is the abode of Shiva, depicted in widely celebrated carvings which reveal his several forms and acts. The northern entrance to the cave, which has 1,000 steep steps, is flanked by two panels of Shiva dated to the Gupta period. The left panel depicts Yogishvara (The Lord of Yoga) and the right shows Nataraja (Shiva as the Lord of Dance). The central Shiva shrine (see 16 in plan below) is a free-standing square cell with four entrances, located in the right section of the main hall. Smaller shrines are located at the east and west ends of the caves. The eastern sanctuary serves as a ceremonial entrance. - On '''the eastern part''' of the island, on the Stupa Hill, there is a small group of caves that house Buddhist monuments. This hill is named after the religious Stupa monument that they display. One of the two caves is incomplete, while the other contains a Stupa made in brick. - Every year around February, the Elephanta Festival of music and dance takes place on this island in the backdrop of the sculptures. - The caves were designated an '''[https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/UNESCO_World_Heritage_List#India UNESCO World Heritage Site]''' in 1987. See '''[[Elephanta Island]]''' for more details. }} * {{see | image=Watson's-Hotel.jpg | name=Esplanade Mansion | alt=Former Watson's Hotel | url= | email= | address= Library Marg, Mantralaya | lat=18.92818 | long=72.83036| directions=From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Churchgate station 0.8km South | phone= | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price= | content=— Esplanade Mansion was one of the most posh hotels in the area until Jehangir Tata was refused entry and he went on to build the Taj Mahal Hotel which went on to become the most popular hotel in Mumbai. The building is currently in a pathetic condition, due to negligence but has been listed in the "World's 100 Most Endangered Monuments" list and hopefully shall be restored soon. }} * {{see | image=Hanging-Gardens-1.jpg | name=Hanging gardens | alt=Mehta gardens| url= | email= | address=Babulnath, Simla Nagar, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, 400 026 | lat=18.95660 | long=72.80477 | directions=From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Charni Road Railway Station 1.3km W | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=5AM-9PM | price=free | content=Officially known as the '''Ferozeshah Mehta Gardens''' this terraced garden is worth visiting less for the carved hedges and fountains and more for the spectacular view of Mumbai that it affords. Right across the street is '''Kamala Nehru Udyan''', which is another garden whose most famous attraction is a structure shaped like a shoe, which one can enter and climb on top and look out. Visit Kamala Nehru park late in the evening to see a beautiful view of Marine drive. }} * {{see | image=Buildings_near_Nariman_Point,_Mumbai.jpg | name=Nariman Point | alt=Manhattan of Mumbai, नरिमन पॉईंट| address= | lat=18.92640 | long=72.82240 | directions= At the southern end of Marine Drive | hours= | price= | content=The area is situated on land reclaimed from the sea. Nariman Point is the business hub of Bombay. However, with the change in economic conditions, many companies have shifted to other areas of Bombay like Parel, Worli, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Andheri-Kurla Road, and Powai. Here is located here along with a number of Airlines Offices and luxury hotels. Don't miss out the Air-India building. - It is widely regarded as the 'Manhattan' of Mumbai and it boasts of a spectacular skyline and pricey residential condos. It is also the main financial district of Mumbai and houses most of the financial services and brokerage companies—both Indian and international. It is also the location for the Vidhan Bhavan which is the political headquarters of the state of Maharashtra. }} * {{see | image=Mumbai Downtown.jpg | name=World Trade Centre Arcade| alt=Hindi: कफ परेड | url=http://www.wtcmumbai.org/ | email= | address=GD Somani Rd | lat=18.91439 | long=72.81840| directions=Cuffe Parade quarter | phone=+91 22 6638 7272 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Cuffe Parade quarter is one of the high-end areas where the famous World Trade Centre and Unit Trust of India offices are located. Navy Nagar/Army cantonment area is located here which is the southernmost boundary of Bombay. }} === Colonial Architecture === * {{see | image=Bombay Stock Exchange 3.jpg | name=Bombay Stock Exchange | alt=Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers | url=http://www.bseindia.com/ | email=| address=Dalal Street, Kala Ghoda, Fort | lat=18.92994 | long=72.83332| directions=At Flora Fountain | phone=+91 22-22721233 | fax=+91 22-22721919 | hours=08:00–19:30(Trading days) | price=| content= The Stock Exchange is country's premier stock exchange. BSE Ltd, the first ever stock exchange in Asia established in 1875. This tall building is visible from anywhere in VT/Churchgate and makes a prominent part of the skyline of Bombay. — The neighborhood known as Fountain area which is a prominent hub for commercial activity of Bombay as all the Major banks are located here. You may cash your Traveller's Cheques here. - About Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers: popularly known by its original name of BSE Towers, is a 29 storey building in downtown Mumbai. The street on which the site is located came to be called Dalal Street in Hindi (English: Broker Street) due to the location of the exchange. The building completed and occupied by the BSE in 1980. It was initially called BSE Towers. Soon after occupation, following the death of Sir Phiroze Jamshedji Jeejeebhoy, chairman of the BSE since 1966, the building was renamed in his memory. The building was a target of the 1993 Bombay bombings. }} [[image:Facade of CST .jpg|thumb|300px|Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus,"Victoria Terminus"]] * {{see | image=Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus).jpg | name=Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus | alt=Marathi: छत्रपती शिवाजी टर्मिनस, Hindi: छत्रपति शिवाजी टर्मिनस, "Victoria Terminus", V.T.| url= | email= | address=Dadabhai Naoroji Rd, Azad Maidan, Fort | lat=18.94091 | long=72.83542| directions=At the end of Flora Fountain| phone= | fax= | hours=24/7 | content= — It is the disembarking station for Central Railway local trains and long-distance trains. Adjacent to V.T. station is General Post Office, a grand building which is open 24 hours. The road goes further up to Ballard Estate where a lot of Corporate Offices and Mumbai Port is situated. About the architecture: The station building is designed in the High Victorian Gothic style of architecture. The building exhibits a fusion of influences from Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture and traditional Indian architecture. The skyline, turrets, pointed arches, and eccentric ground plan are close to traditional Indian palace architecture. '''Externally''', the wood carving, tiles, ornamental iron and brass railings, grills for the ticket offices, the balustrades for the grand staircases and other ornaments were the work of students at the Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art. The station stands as an example of 19th century railway architectural marvels for its advanced structural and technical solutions. - The VT was constructed using high level of engineering both in terms of railway engineering and civil engineering. It is one of the first and is considered as one of the finest products of the use of industrial revolution technology merged with revival of the Gothic Revival style In India . The centrally domed office structure has a 150m long platform connected to a 500m long train shed, and its outline provides the skeleton plan for building. VT's dome of dovetailed ribs, built without centering, was considered as a novel achievement of the era. It has a C-shaped plan which is symmetrical on an east-west axis. All the sides of the building are given equal value in the design. It is crowned by a high central dome, which acts as the focal point. The dome is an octagonal ribbed structure with a colossal female figure symbolizing Progress, holding a torch pointing upwards in her right hand and a spoked wheel in her left hand. The side wings enclose the courtyard, which opens on to the street. The wings are anchored by monumental turrets at each of their four corners, which balance and frame the central dome. The façades present the appearance of well proportioned rows of windows and arches. The ornamentation in the form of statuary, bas-reliefs, and friezes is exuberant yet well controlled. The columns of the entrance gates are crowned by figures of a lion (representing Great Britain) and a tiger (representing India). The main structure is built from a blend of India sandstone and limestone, while high-quality Italian marble was used for the key decorative elements. '''The interior''' of the building was conceived as a series of large rooms with high ceilings. It is a utilitarian building and has had various changes required by the users, not always sympathetic. The main interiors are also decorated: the ground floor of the North Wing, known as the Star Chamber, which is still used as the booking office, is embellished with Italian marble and polished Indian blue stone. The stone arches are covered with carved foliage and grotesques. - Internally, the ceiling of the booking hall was originally painted blue, gold and strong red on a ground of rich blue with gold stars. Its walls were lined with glazed tiles made by Maw & Co of Britain. - Outside, there are statues representing Commerce, Agriculture, Engineering and Science, with a statue representing Progress on the central dome of the station. - A statue of Queen Victoria beneath the central dome has been removed. - CST has 18 platforms - 7 are for locals trains and 11 are for long distance. - This is one of '''[http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=945 World Heritage]''' List. }} * {{see | image=Mumbai fort remains 6.jpg | name=Fort George ruins| alt= | url= | email=| address= Fort area | lat= | long= | directions=to the east on the site of the former Dongri Fort| phone= | hours= | price=| content=This was an extension to the fortified walls of Bombay (now Mumbai) built in 1769. The hill on which the Dongri fort stood was razed, and in its place Fort George was built. In 1862, the fort was demolished. A part is visibble near St. George Hospital. - The fort was 1 mile (1.6 km) long and about a third of a mile in breadth (500 m). Its length was from NNE to SSW, and it was named in honour of George III of the United Kingdom. }} * {{see | image=Gateway of India.jpg | name=Gateway of India | alt=भारतीय प्रवेशद्वार | url= | email= | address=Shivaji Marg | lat=18.92251 | long=72.83419 | directions=From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Churchgate station 1.5km South | hours=24/7 | price= Free| content=— This was built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India. Built in Indo-Saracenic style, the foundation stone for the Gateway of India was laid on 31 March 1911. The final design of George Wittet was sanctioned in 1914 and the construction of the monument was completed in 1924. This arch is the most recognizable symbol of the city. - The structure is a basalt arch, 26m high. It lies at the end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg at the water's edge in Mumbai Harbour. It was a crude jetty used by the fishing community which was later renovated and used as a landing place for British governors and other prominent people. In earlier times, it would have been the first structure that visitors arriving by boat in Mumbai would have seen. }} * {{see | image=Ganpati Visarjan.jpg | name=Marine Drive Chowpatty beach| alt=Girgaum Chowpatty, Marathi:गिरगाव चौपाटी | url= | email=| address=Marine Dr | lat=18.95506 | long=72.81165 | directions=[[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Marine Lines or Charni Rd. - From Charni Road Railway Station 0.5km East| phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is the city's most famous beach. Situated at one end of , Bombay's most famous promenade. This is not a place to sunbathe, however. Go here to watch the crowds enjoying themselves and have Bhel puri, as a moderately famous Hindi song asks you to. Note that ''Chowpatty'' in Marathi means "beach". So you may hear people referring to other beaches suffixed with ''Chowpatty''. (For example, "Juhu Chowpatty"). But if they say "Chowpatty" without qualification, they are referring to this place. - The beach is famous for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations when hundreds of people from all over Mumbai come to immerse the idols of Lord Ganapati in the Arabian Sea. It is also one of the many places in the city where the Ramlila is performed on a stage every year. An effigy of Ravan, that is erected on the sand, is burnt by the end of the 10-day performance. }} * {{see | name=Rajabai Clock Tower | alt=Marathi: राजाबाई टॉवर | url= | email= | address=Fort precinct, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Marg | lat=18.92964 | long=72.82999 | directions=located in Mumbai University, close to Flora Fountain. - From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Churchgate station 0.6km South | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Rajabai Clock Tower, Mumbai (31 August 2008).jpg | hours= | price= | content=Similar to the Big Ben of London. The tower was built in a fusion of Venetian and Gothic styles. It is built out of the locally available buff-coloured Kurla stone. The tower has one of the best stained glass windows in the city. The ground floor has two side rooms, each measuring 140m². The tower forms a carriage porch 2.4m², and a spiral staircase vestibule of 2.6m². The tower, over the carriage porch, has a square form up to the gallery at the top of the first level which is at a height of 20.7m from the ground. The form changes from a square to an octagon and the height from this gallery to the top of the tower is 36m and the third stage to the top of the finial is 28.7m, thus making a total height of 85m. Chimes every 15 minutes. }} * {{see | image=Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.jpg | name=Taj Mahal Hotel | alt=Marathi: ताजमहाल हॉटेल | url=http://www.tajhotels.com/Palace/THE%20TAJ%20MAHAL%20PALACE%20&%20TOWER,MUMBAI/default.htm | email= | address=Shivaji Rd, Apollo Bandar | lat=18.92169 | long=72.83332| directions=From Churchgate station 1.6km South | phone= | hours= | price= | content=The landmark hotel close to the Gateway of India, along with the Oberoi is one of the oldest five star hotels in India. The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel original building was commissioned in Indo-Saracenic style by Tata and first opened its doors to guests on 16 December 1903. - The builder was Khansaheb Sorabji Ruttonji Contractor who also designed and built its famous central floating staircase. The cost of construction was £250,000 (£127 million today). During World War I, the hotel was converted into a 600-bed hospital. The dome of the hotel is made from steel as used in the Eiffel Tower. Jamsedji Tata imported the same steel during that time. The hotel was the first in India to install and operate a steam elevator. The hotel imported American fans, German elevators, Turkish baths and English butlers, for the first time in India. - Keep alert. In 2008, four gunmen attacked the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower. In 2003 was two more terror attacks near here, at the Gateway of India }} ===Museums & Galleries=== [[image:PrinceOfWalesMuseum.jpg|thumb|320px|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum, and gardens]] * {{see | image=Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai 01.jpg | name=Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya | alt=Marathi: छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज वस्तुसंग्रहालय, formerly Prince of Wales Museum of Western India | url=http://www.bombaymuseum.org/ | email=crescent@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in | address=159-161, M.G. Road, Fort precinct | lat=18.92685 | long=72.83256 | directions=located near next to Jehangir Art Gallery, near Regal cinema | phone=+91 22 2284-4484, +91 22-2284-4519 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22-2204-5430 | hours=Tu-Su 10:15AM-5:45PM | price=₹15 for Indians, ₹300 for foreigners. Audio guide worth ₹150 complimentary with the price for foreigners | content='''Housed''' in a wonderful example of Indo-Saracenic architecture the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya was established in 1904. The museum building, built of basalt and kurla stone, is a three-storied rectangular structure, capped by a dome set upon a base, which adds an additional storey in the centre of the building. The building accommodates a central entrance porch, above which rises a dome, "tiled in white and blue flecks, supported on a lotus - petal base". A cluster of pinnacles, topped with miniature domes surround the central dome. The building incorporates features like Islamic dome with a finial along with protruding balconies and inlaid floors, inspired by Mughal palace architecture. The architect, George Wittet, modeled the dome on that of Golconda Fort and the inner vaulting arches on those at the Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur. The '''interior''' of the museum combines the columns, railings and balcony of an 18th-century Wada (a Maratha mansion) with Jain style interior columns, which form the main body of the central pavilion below the Maratha balcony. - The '''ground floor''' contains a small, but representative collection of sculpture from ancient and medieval India. A '''mezzanine floor''' has exhibits on the Indus Valley civilization that is not particularly well organized but worth a stop, especially if your visit to India does not include the National Museum in Delhi. The '''First Floor''' has an impressive collection of Buddhist (Nepal and Tibet) thangkas and bronzes and a smorgasbord of medieval Indian court and religious painting. The '''Third Floor''' houses an indifferent collection of European art and medieval weaponry that is best skipped. - Opened new galleries: Krishna Art Gallery, Indian Miniature Painting Gallery, Textile or Indian costume gallery. - The excellent audio guide and the building itself make this museum a must on any visit to Bombay. }} * {{see | image=Dr. Bhau Daji Laad Museum Facade.JPG | name=Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum | alt= Victoria & Albert Museum| url=http://www.bdlmuseum.org/onlyImgLayout.aspx?mnuId=1 | email=bdlmuseum@gmail.com | address=91 A, Rani Baug, Veer Mata Jijbai Bhonsle Udyan, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Rd, Byculla East precinct, Byculla, | lat=18.97921 | long=72.83482 | directions=From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Byculla Railway Station 0.4km NE | phone=+91 22 2373 1234 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1855 as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts. This museum houses a large number of archaeological finds, maps and historical photographs of Mumbai, clay models, silver and copper ware and costumes. Its significant collections include a 17th-century manuscript of Hatim Tai Outside the museum is the istallation of the monolithic basalt elephant sculpture recovered from the sea, which originated from Elephanta Island (Gharapuri Island). - Collections in six Galleries: Industrial Arts Gallery, 19th Century Paintings, Origins of Mumbai Gallery, Founders' Gallery, Kamalnayan Bajaj Special Exhibitions Gallery, Kamalnayan Bajaj Mumbai Gallery. }} * {{see | image=Jahangir art gallery ent.jpg | name=Jehangir Art Gallery | url=http://www.jehangirartgallery.com/ | email=info@jehangirartgallery.com | address=161 Kalaghoda| lat=18.92732 | long=72.83163 | directions=[[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Churchgate. | phone=+91 22 22843989 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Free | price=Open daily 11AM-7PM | content=The building has been designed by Durga Bajpai and is one of the early concrete structures in the city. The gallery has been turned inwards due to a combined function of an auditorium and an art gallery. }} * {{see | image=1-P1010003, Mani bhavan.JPG | name=Manibhavan | alt=Gandhi Memorial, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya | url=http://www.gandhi-manibhavan.org/ | email=info@gandhi-manibhavan.org | address=19, Laburnum Road, Gamdevi precinct | lat=18.95993 | long=72.81137 | directions=From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Grant Road 0.5km SW | phone=+91 22-2380 5864| fax=+91 22-2380 6239 | hours=Museum daily 09.30-18.00, Closed on 2nd & 4th Saturdays and public holidays. - Library: M-F 09.30-18.00, | price= | content= — The house where Mahatama Gandhi often stayed when he visited the city between 1917-1934. The two-storeyed structure standing on the Laburnum Road is the city's pride. '''Gandhi's Museum & Library''': Once you enter the place, there is a library with statue of the Mahatma where people offer their tributes. Then a staircase dotted with Gandhi's pictures depicting his life leads visitors to the first floor which has big photo gallery where photographs of his childhood till his assassination are displayed along with press clippings. The room that Gandhi used during his stay here is on the second floor - there is a glass partition and people can see through two of his spinning wheels, a book and floor bed still preserved. Right opposite the room there is a hall where photographs and paintings of his lifetime are on display. And finally when one reaches the terrace where he was arrested on Jan 4, 1932. }} * {{see | image=Taraporewala Aquarium front.jpg | name=Taraporewala Aquarium | alt= | email= | address=Marine Drive, Girgaon | lat= 18.93343 | long=72.82358 | directions=~92, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Rd, Churchgate. - From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Churchgate station 0.6km SW| phone= | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=₹50? | content=— Has an exotic collection of marine and fresh water life. An interesting section demonstrates various stages in the growth of a pearl and also displays exquisite pearl, and mother-of-pearl jewelry. Reopen March 2014.? }} === Places of Religious Worships === ==== Temples ==== * {{see | image=1-P1010049 Babul nath temple.JPG | name=Babulnath Temple | alt=Babulnath Mandir | url=http://www.babulnath.com/ | email= info@babulnath.com | address=16, Babulnath Road, Charni Road , Khareghat Colony, Malabar Hill, | lat=18.95869 | long=72.80860 | directions= near Malabar hill, - From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Grant Road station SW 1.0km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=— this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a well known temple in south Mumbai. [http://tildekarthik.blogspot.com/2010/06/bablulnath-vacation-photos.html This temple is close to the beach and there is a climb of around 100 steps] }} * {{see | image= | name=Mahalaxmi Temple | alt=Mahalakshmi, Marathi: महालक्ष्मी मंदिर | url=http://mahalakshmi-temple.com/ | email=mahalakshmitemple.mumbai@gmail.com | address=Bhulabhai Desai Marg, Mahalaxmi area. | lat=18.97771 | long=72.80676 | directions=1 km from [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Mahalakshmi railway station | phone=+91 22-2351 4732| fax=+91 22-2351 3831 | hours= | price= | content= — The temple dedidated to Mahalaxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity is one of the most popular shrines of Mumbai.- The temple contains images of the goddesses Mahalakshmi, Mahakali and Mahasaraswati. All three images are adorned with nose rings, gold bangles and pearl necklaces. The image of Mahalakshmi is shown riding a tiger and a demon (Mahishasur) in tandem. The compound of this temple contains several stalls that sell flower garlands and other paraphernalia used by devotees for worship and as offering. }} * {{see | image=Mumbadevi temple.jpg | name=Mumbadevi Hindu Temple | alt=Mumba Devi Mandir, or Mumba Devi Temple (Marathi: मुंबा देवी मंदिर, Gujarati: મુંબાદેવી મંદિર, મુંબઈ | url= | email= | address=~69, Shaikh Memon St, Mumbadevi Area, Bhuleshwar | lat=18.95187 | long=72.83086 | directions=From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Masjid Bunder Railway Station 0.7km W | phone=+91 22 2242 4974| fax= | hours=Tuesday is the main day of worship. | price= | content=— Mumbai is named after the goddess Mumbadevi or Mumbā,- the local incarnation of the Devi (Mother Goddess),- the patron goddess of the city. The shrine dedicated to Mumbadevi is believed to have been originally built by Koli fisherman in the 1st century B.C. on the site now occupied by Victoria or Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. This temple is now at Bhuleshwar. The structure is about six centuries old, believed to be the handiwork of Mumbaraka, a sadistic giant who frequently plundered the city at the time.. - Newly married Hindu couples visit the shrine soon after marriage, seeking blessings from the goddess for a happy married life. - }} * {{see | image=Temple of shree Walkeshwar.JPG | name=Walkeshwar Temple | alt=Sri Walkeshwar, Baan Ganga Temple | url= | email= | address=Banganga Cross Lane, Teen Batti, Malabar Hill | lat=18.94493 | long=72.79431 | directions= near Malabar hill | phone= | hours= | price= | content= This is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva. - According to legend, Lord Rama came here on his way to Lanka to reclaim his consort Sita, who was kidnapped by the Demon King, Ravana. [http://tildekarthik.blogspot.com/2011/02/photo-walk-in-walkeshwar-walkeshwar.html The temple also has a tank called the Banganga. A quiet place amidst all the bustle.] }} ==== Churches ==== * {{see | image=Afghan-Church, Bombay-FV.jpg | name=Afghan or St. John's Church | alt=Marathi: अफ़ग़ान चर्च | url= | email= | address=Bakery Ln, Navy Nagar, Colaba | lat=18.90570 | long=72.81594 | directions= from [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Churchgate station or Regal theatre take Bus 153 and get off at the Afghan church stop. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily dawn-dusk; the verger who lives next to the church will open the door if it is locked. | price= - Free. | content= - This is an Anglican Church in Colaba district, built by the British to commemorate the dead of the disastrous defeat in the First Afghan War of 1838. This church is believed to have hosted members of the White Brotherhood who believe that Lord Jesus visits them from the Cave of Light in the Dauladhar Mountains even today. -The imposing edifice was constructed using locally available buff-coloured basalt and limestone. Inside it is known for its wide gothic arches and beautiful stained glass windows. The chapel has a nave and aisle with a chancel 15m in length and 7m in width. Butterfield's tiles used for the geometric floor pattern were imported from England. The east and west windows were designed by William Wailes, a nineteenth century stained glass expert. The stained glass used is superior to that in the Rajabai Tower and Victoria Terminus. Eight large bells in the bell tower came from the Taylor bellfoundry of England in 1904, and are acknowledged to be the best in western India. The tower and spire are 60m high. }} * {{see | image= | name=The Gloria Church | alt=Portuguese: Nossa Senhora de Gloria | url= | email= | address=Sant Savta Marg, Byculla West, Mustafa Bazar, Byculla | lat=18.97531 | long=72.83405 | directions=From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Byculla Station 0.3km SE | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is one of the oldest Roman Catholic churches in Mumbai built by the Portuguese Franciscans in 1632. }} * {{see | image=St thomas Cathedreal.jpg | name=St. Thomas Cathedral | alt=| url=http://stthomascathedral.org/ | email= | address= Veer Nariman Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort | lat=18.93190 | long=72.83362 | directions=[[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Churchgate station. - near Flora fountain. | phone=+91 22 2202 4482 | hours=open daily 07.00-18.00 | price= | content=Completed in 1718, it is the first Anglican church in Mumbai, to improve the "moral standards" of the growing British settlement. - One of the gates in the Fort which the East India Company had built to protect their settlement was the entrance to the St. Thomas Church. It was called Churchgate. That is why the whole area towards the West of the Church is called “Churchgate” even today. The church was consecrated a cathedral in July 1837. The tower and the clock at the western end were added in 1838. About 25 years later a major renovation scheme was launched to enlarge the chancel. This was completed by 1865. }} ==== Mosques ==== * {{see | image=Haji Ali.JPG | name=Haji Ali | alt=Haji Ali Dargah, Urdu: حاجی علی درگاہ , | url=http://www.hajialidargah.in/ | email=mgt@hajialidargah.in | address=Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, | lat=18.98272 | long=72.80890 | directions=From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Mahalakshmi Station or Mumbai Central Station, or from [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Byculla Station take a B.E.S.T. bus / Taxi. - Bus 33, 37, 63, 81, 83, 84, 85, 87, 89, 92, 93, 124, 125, 351, 357, 385, 521 stop near here | phone=+91 22 23529082 | fax=+91 22 23524221 | hours=M-Sa 9:30-17:30| price= | content= - The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431 in memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant, Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who gave up all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca. - The Dargah Sharif is built on a tiny islet located 500m from the coast, in the middle of Worli Bay, in the vicinity of Worli. The edifice is a brilliant specimen of the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. The islet is linked to the city precinct of Mahalakshmi by a narrow causeway, which is nearly 1.0km long. - The accessibility to the dargah is very much dependent on the tides. As, the causeway is not bound by railings, when the causeway gets submerged during high tide it becomes inaccessible. Therefore, the dargah is accessible only during low tide. This walk on the causeway, with the sea on both sides, is one of the highlights of a trip to the shrine.- The whitewashed structure occupies an area of a marble courtyard contains the central shrine. The tomb within the mosque is covered by a brocaded red and green chaddar (tomb cover sheet). It is supported by an exquisite silver frame, supported by marble pillars. The main hall has marble pillars embellished with artistic mirror work: blue, green, yellow chips of glass arranged in kaleidoscopic patterns interspersed with Arabic patterns which spell the ninety-nine names of Allah. As per the Muslim traditions separate praying rooms for ladies and gents are provided here to pay their respects. During the high tide, the dargah seems completely isolated with no access. It looks more like a little island. }} * {{see | image=Juma Masjid West Side.jpg | name=Jumma Masjid | alt=Jama Masjid | url= | email= | address= Sheikh Memon street, Kalbadevi neighborhood,| lat=18.94908 | long=72.83235| directions= near Crawford Market. - From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Masjid Bunder Railway Station 0.5km W | phone= | fax=| hours= | price=| content= - The date of its completion (AD 1802)/(AH 1217). It was constructed on the tank. In the eighteenth century, this tank was situated in the midst of gardens and open land and belonged to a Konkani Muslim merchant trading in Goa, and Calicut, who, about 1778, agreed to the erection of a mosque on the spot, provided the tank was preserved intact. A one-story building was therefore erected over the tank and formed the original nucleus of the present Jama Mosque. - The Jama Mosque is a quadrangular pile of brick and stone, encircled by a ring of terrace roofed and double storeyed buildings, the ground floors of which are let out as shops. The chief or eastern gate of the mosque leads directly across an open courtyard to the ancient tank, which is now furnished with masonry steps and embankments, built in 1893, and contain about three meter of stagnant water, filled with gold and silver fish. From the depth of the tank rise sixteen black stone arches, constructed in 1874, which support the whole fabric of the mosque, the upper story being upheld by five rows of wooden pillars, each of which contains a receptacle for sacred books. The arches in the tank were built in 1874. }} * {{see| image=Grave Dai Taher Saifuddin.JPG | name=Raudat Tahera | alt=Arabic: روضة طاهرة Rawḍatu Ṭāḥiratu | url= | email= | address=Raudat Tahera Street, Ibrahim Rahimatullah Road, Bhendi Bazaar, Dhaboo St, Kumbharwada, Kamathipura, | lat=18.95898 | long=72.83109 | directions=From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Masjid Bunder Railway Station 1km NW - in the midst of Bhendi Bazaar | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a white-marble Fatemi shrine. - The marble used in the mausoleum was quarried from the Chosira and Ulodi quarries of the famed Makrana quarries in Rajasthan, from where marble for Taj Mahal was quarried. - The mausoleum rests on 92 piles. The number 92 is significant in that it represents the Arabic isopsephical value of the name of Muhammad. The complete structure weighs 5000 tons. The mausoleum rises to a height of 33m, which is the Arabic isopsephical value of the word Ḥaqq. The dome is 16m high as its crowning feature. The very first brick laid down for the construction of the dome was done by Mufaddal Saifuddin in the presence of his father. A 3.7m high gold finial stands sentinel over the dome. There are four smaller domes, one at each corner of the central dome, each with a gold finial to match its larger prototype, and perfect the setting against the azure sky. The dome and cornice are inspirations from the Juyushi Mosque, Cairo. The four walls of the mausoleum have a 1.2m and 15 cm thick masonry wall, with 7.6cm cladding on both sides, making its final thickness of 1.5m, which reflects the members of Ahl al-Bayt. - The outer walls are decorated with the names of the Ahl al-Bayt and the Fatimid Imams as well as the Duʿāt Mutlaqīn in the Kufic script. The four entrance doors to the shrine have been specially designed to match the entrance gate of Aqmar Mosque in Cairo built by Imam-Caliph Manṣūr al-Āmir bi'Aḥkāmi l-Lāhi. The entrances are adorned with four silver doors of Fatimid style and lead to the sanctum sanctorum of the tomb. There are five arches above each of these four doors, called Raudat Tahera; Bab-e Hakimi, so named after his ancestor, Abdul Qadir Hakimuddin, whose mausoleum is in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh; Bab-e Zaini, so named after the 45th Da'i al-Mutlaq, Tayyab Zainuddin, his great-grandfather, whose tomb is in Surat. The entrance facing north is called Bab-e Fakhri, so named after his ancestor, Fakhruddin Shaheed, whose mausoleum is in Galiyakot, Rajasthan. }} ==== Agiaries ==== * {{see | image= | name=Tower of Silence | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dungar Wadi Rd, Simla Nagar, Malabar Hill | lat=18.96053 | long=72.80635 | directions=From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Grant Road , 1.2km West | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is where the Parsis practice their famous burial custom of leaving bodies out in the open to be devoured by vultures. However, as the name hints, the site is within a tower where non-Parsis are not welcome, so there is nothing to be seen. There are several other Parsi (Fire) Temples in Mumbai. These are located at Church Gate, Princess Street, New Queen's Rd, Gowalia Tank, and Bandra. The Agiary, located at Fort, was built in 1790 and is considered to be the oldest Parsi temple in Mumbai. }} ==== Synagogues ==== * {{see | image=KnesetEliyahooSynagogue.JPG | name=Kenesseth Ellyahoo Synagogue | alt=בית הכנסת אליהו| url=http://www.jacobsassoon.org/synagogues.html | email= | address=55, Dr. V.B. Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda precinct, Fort | lat=18.92812 | long=72.83265 | directions=[[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Churchgate station 0.8km | phone=+91 22 831502 22 839617 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Synagogue built in 1884 by Jacob Elias Sassoon and his brother Albert in memory of their father Eliyahoo Sassoon }} * {{see | name=Magen Hasidim Synagogue | url= | email= | address=Mohammad Shahid Marg, Agripada | lat=18.97543 | long=72.82705| directions=Between [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Mumbai Central and [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Byculla Stations | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=built in 1895. }} * {{see | name=Tephereth Israel Synagogue? | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=located at Agripada | phone= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Chabad Nariman House| alt=בית חבד מומבאי| url=http://www.chabadindia.org | email= | address=Azad Nagar, Colaba Mumbai, Maharashtra 400005 | lat=18.9165092 | long=72.82763969999996 | directions=[[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Churchgate station 2.3km | phone=+91 97 69060840 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chabad Nariman center at the site of the 2008 Terror attack, is home to the one of a kind Jewish tour of tolerance and hope. Through visceral footage and displays, visitors witness the heart wrenching story of the Murder of Rabbi and Mrs. Holtzberg, the founders of the center. The visitor faces the stark reality of modern day terror and is challenged to assume personal responsibility for positive change. The center is the vibrant heart of the Jewish community of Mumbai and provides support for tourists and backpackers. At the premises is a Kosher restaurant, a coffee corner with Wifi, a Library and a Synagogue. }} ==Do== *'''Harbour Cruise''' — If you can afford it, rent the Taj's private yacht (has two sun decks and three bedrooms) for a cruise around the Mumbai harbour, $300/hour (including drinks and meals). ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Breach Candy | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bhulabhai Desai Rd?, Breach Candy area | lat=18.97319 | long=72.80557 | directions=From [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Mumbai Central 1.5km West | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| content=Home to Premsons and Amarsons department stores. }} * {{buy | name=CR2 Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barrister Rajni Patel Marg, Nariman Point| lat=18.92681 | long=72.82251| directions=Bus 5, 19LTD, 25LTD, 45, 87LTD, 111 to stop Mantralaya | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= One of the newest malls in Mumbai, also houses the INOX multiplex. }} * {{buy | name=Colaba Causeway souvenirs| alt= | url= | email= | address=Colaba Causeway, Railway Colony precint | lat=18.91794 | long=72.82809 | directions= | content=is the street most frequented by tourists. You can buy many pretty trinkets from the street vendors at prices that an Indian would consider exorbitant and a foreigner cheap. }} * {{buy | image=Crawford Market.png | name=Crawford Market | alt=Marathi: क्रॉफर्ड मार्केट, officially Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Market, Marathi: महात्मा ज्योतिबा फुले मंडई | url= | email= | address=Central Line? Lokmanya Tilak Marg, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area | lat=18.947414 | long=72.83471 | directions= It is within 10 minutes walking distancenorth from the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus. - West of the J.J. flyover at a busy intersection. | phone=| hours= | price= | content=Earlier it was the major wholesale trading market for fruits & vegetables. Now it houses shops selling imported items such as food, cosmetics, household and gift items. - The market was designed by British architect William Emerson, in Norman and Flemish architectural styles. The friezes on the outside entrance depicting Indian farmers, and the stone fountains inside, were designed by Lockwood Kipling, father of novelist Rudyard Kipling. The market covers an area of 22471m², of which 5515m² is occupied by the building itself. The structure was built using coarse buff coloured Kurla stone, with redstone from Bassein. It has a 15 m high skylight awning designed to allow the sunlight brighten up the marketplace. }} * {{buy | name=Fashion Street | alt= | url= | email= | address=Fort district, Mahatma Gandhi Rd? | lat=18.93626 | long=72.83097 | directions=from [[Image:Mumbai Suburban Railway Logo.svg|18px]]: Chruchgate Station start walking towards Flora Fountain make a left turn and its a block down | phone= | hours= | price= | content=These are actually street shops lined alongside the road starting from VSNL building. Decent stuff at good prices, bargains for clothes and accessories. Best place in Mumbai to buy cheap clothes. Bargaining/haggling skills are a must if you want to shop here! Offer to pay 1/4 of the asking price or less and then work your way upwards. Look around the first few shops and try to estimate the going price. If you decide to walk away (during a negotiation), sometimes the vendor will try to hail you back. Don't go back to the same vendor, he will not discount it to the price you asked and might try to humiliate you. Just walk away, you will find another shop with the same merchandise down the street. }} * {{buy | name=Heera Panna Shopping Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=Tardeo Road?, Malviya Nagar | lat= | long= | directions=near the Haji Ali Dargah| phone=+91 22 2351 6318 | fax= | hours=10:00–23:00| price= | content=It's a popular shopping destination for locals and shops usually deal in imported goods and electronics. }} * {{buy | name=Kashmir Oriental Carpet Showroom | alt= | url=http://www.carpetsofkashmir.com | email=contact@carpetsofkashmir.com | address=20 Crush Hall, The World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade | lat=18.91408 | long=72.81849| directions= | phone=+22-22183284 | fax=22-22188851 | hours= | price= | content=One of the finest places where you can get exquisite hand-knotted carpets and rugs from Kashmir with genuine certification of authenticity. This 30-year old store has an amazing range of breath-taking carpets in wool and silk with very reasonable prices and a personalized service. }} * {{buy | name=Manish Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ramabai Ambedkar Marg, | lat=18.94676 | long=72.83570| directions= ahead of Crawford Market on the other side of JJ flyover| phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very famous for its electronic goods, especially cell phones. Shops usually deal in grey goods though. }} * {{buy | name=Musafir Khana | alt= | url= | email=| address=Musafir Khana Rd.? | lat=18.94818 | long=72.83667| directions=located ahead of Crawford Market on the other side of JJ flyover, next to Manish Market. | phone= | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price= | content=Shops here deal in imported goods and electronics. }} ===Book Shops & Libraries === * {{listing | name=Alliance Francaise | url=http://bombay.afindia.org/ | email=helpdesk.mumbai@afindia.org| address=40, Theosophy Hall, Vithaldas Thackersey Marg, 1st Cross Ln, New Marine Lines New Marine Lines | lat=18.93481 | long=72.82824| directions=Churchgate 0.1km| phone=+91 22035993 | tollfree= | fax=| hours=M-F 9:30-17:30, S 9:30-13:00| price=₹200-₹800| content= }} * {{listing | name=Art & Design Book Store | url= | email= | address=104 Ramnimi, Mandlik road, Colaba | lat=18.92201 | long=72.83247| directions=Off Colaba Causeway | phone=+91 22822211| fax= | hours=Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00, Sun 13:00-20:00 | price=| content= }} * {{listing| image=Asiatic Society in Mumbai building.jpg | name=Asiatic Library at Asiatic Society | url= | email= | address=Shahid Bhagat Singh Rd, | lat=18.932167 | long=72.836219 | directions=Next to Horniman Circle, Hutatma Chowk | phone=+91 22 22611994 | fax= | hours= | price= | content='''The Asiatic Society''' of Bombay, a learned society in the field of Asian studies. - '''The library''' of the Society has over a hundred thousand books out of which 15,000 are classified as rare and valuable. It also has priceless artifacts and over 3,000 ancient manuscripts in Persian, Sanskrit and Prakrit, mostly on paper but some on palm leaf. The numismatic collection of 11,829 coins includes a gold coin of Kumaragupta I, a rare gold mohur of Akbar and coins issued by Shivaji. Its map collection comprises 1300 map. - '''The Town Hall''' (colloquially Called "Tondal" in the 19th century) that houses the Asiatic Society of Bombay was not built in 1804, the year in which the Literary Society of Bombay was formed. Though Sir James Mackintosh mooted the proposal for a grand edifice, it was not completed until the year 1830 (year to be confirmed with tablet on the entrance) after many fits and starts, when the Bombay Government agreed to make up for the shortfall in funds in return for office-space. The after-effects of this compromise can still be seen in the unseemly crowds gathered at the Stamp Office and other government departments in the Town Hall. It is now classified a heritage structure. Heavily influenced by Greek and Roman architecture, it has a portico with eight Doric columns. A flight of 30 steps lead up to the town hall and a wrought iron divided Regency staircase leads to the vestibule. In 1830 Sir John Malcolm, governor of Bombay stated: "It is the most magnificent structure that taste and munificence combined have as yet erected in India." }} * {{listing | name=The British Council Library | url=http://www.mylibrary.britishcouncil.org/ | email=| address=9th Floor, Tower 1, One Indiabulls Centre, 841, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West),| lat=19.00650 | long=72.83358| directions=From Elphinstone Railway Station 0.3km West| phone=+91 22823530| fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | image=David Sassoon Library.jpg | name=David Sasoon Library | url= | email= | address=152 Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda| lat=18.92775 | long=72.83106 | directions= | phone=+91 22843703| fax=| hours= | price= | content=This is a famous library and heritage structure. The idea for a library to be situated in the center of the city was the brainchild of Albert Sassoon, son of the famous Baghdadi Jewish philanthropist, David Sassoon. The building was designed by architects J. Campbell and G. E. Gosling, for the Scott McClelland and Company, at a cost of ₹125,000. David Sassoon donated ₹60,000, while the rest was borne by the Government of Bombay Presidency. - The building, completed in 1870, is built using yellow Malad stone, much like the abutting Elphinstone College, Army and Navy Buildings and Watson's Hotel. Above the entrance portico is a white stone bust of David Sassoon. }} * {{listing | name=Oxford Bookstore | url=http://www.oxfordbookstore.com/dotcom/oxford/stores/oxford_mumbai.htm | email=oxfordmum@apeejaygroup.com| address=Apeejay House, 3 Dinsha Waccha Road, Churchgate | lat=18.92986 | long=72.82713| directions= | phone=+91 56339309 | fax=+91 22 2202 9967| hours=10:00-22:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Search Word | url= | email= | address=Metro House, S.B Singh Rd, Apollo Bandar, Colaba Causeway, | lat=18.92261 | long=72.83162| directions=| phone=+91 22852521 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{listing | name=Strand Book Stall | url=http://www.strandbookstall.com/ | email=info@strandbookstall.com| address=P.M. Rd, Borabazar Precinct, Ballard Estate| lat=18.93395 | long=72.83454 | directions=| phone=+91 22661994 | fax=| hours=Daily? 10:00-20:00 | price=| content= }} ==Eat== You can also eat from the various carts and hawkers if you feel your stomach can take it. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Aga Brothers | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at Cusrowbaug | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= A Causeway institution since time immemorial- Aga brothers pioneered the heavenly Frankie, available in chicken, mutton and egg stuffing. You may wash that down with an orange, mango or kalakhatta drink, another Aga Brothers speciality. Cost for a meal for one ₹100.Alcohol and smoking is prohibited }} * {{eat | name=Ayubs | alt= | url= | email= | address=lane ? | lat= | long= | directions= near Horniman Circle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Very Similar to Bademiyan. Great Kababs, especially the Tangri Kabab. Open until late and extremely popular among clubbers. It's a street joint and the only place to sit down and eat is your car. }} * '''Bade Miyan''', Between Taj & Colaba. Eat on the road or in your car. Open until the early hours of the morning. The rolls are a favourite after a movie. * '''Baghdadi''', behind the Taj. Food is a mix of Indian and Mughlai. Don't get put off by its looks, you go there to eat, not for the decor. No booze allowed. * {{eat | name=Britannia and Co | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sprott Road, Ballard Estate, Fort | lat= | long= | directions=next to New Custom House. | phone=+91 22-2261-5264 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-3:30PM | price=₹400 will buy you a good lunch. | content=This rundown restaurant, run by a partnership of geriatric brothers (by the name Kohinoor), is a South Bombay institution, having been in existence since 1923. The signature dish is berry pulav, the recipe for which the late Mrs. Kohinoor found in [[Teheran]] while she was working with Iranian Airways. The Parsi favourite dhansak is of course available and tastes great. Try the caramel custard for dessert. The waiter may con you into trying the Raspberry soda. The first sip is sweet, but the whole bottle is cloying. }} * {{eat | name=Crystal | alt= | url= | email= | address=Marine Dr | lat= | long= | directions=at Girgaum Chowpatty opp Wilson College | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= - Crystal is famous for its Parathas and North Indian fare. The food is very affordable and one will always find a line outside waiting to eat at Crystal. }} * '''Gokul''', behind the Taj. It is frequented by anyone who wants an inexpensive drink served quickly. * '''Kailash Parbat''', Colaba Causeway. This is a basic restaurant, serving excellent vegetarian Indian food. * '''Martin's''', Strand, Colaba. Great Goan food. Order a drink quickly before your food is delivered to your table. Not for vegetarians. * {{eat | name=Pancham Puriwala | alt= | url=http://tildekarthik.blogspot.com/2011/02/pancham-puriwala-review-restraunt-in.html | email=| address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Road opposite GPO/ VS or CST station - corner building. Serve the best Puris as the same implies with some side dishes. Not the greatest in ambience, but a very good hole-in-the-wall restaurant around here. }} * '''Samovar''', inside Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda near Colaba Causeway. A favourite with the Bombay art community, serving vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian food. * '''Swati Snacks''', Tardeo. A safe way to try Indian fast food and street food. ==== Authentic Marathi Cuisine ==== * {{eat | name=Kelkar Vishranti Gruha | alt=One of the oldest restaurants in Mumbai | url= | email=| address=D.N.Road, C.S.T. | lat= | long= | directions=near C.S.T. Railway station| phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=The Bayview, Hotel Marine Plaza | url=http://www.hotelmarineplaza.com/restaurants.htm | email= | address=29, Marine Drive Mumbai 400 020 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 22-2285-1212 | tollfree= | fax=+91 22-2282-8585 | hours=24 hours | price=₹222 for the midnight buffet | content=This has a lunch, dinner, and midnight buffet worth trying. Also has a great view of Marine Drive and Malabar hill. Ask for the "Cafe Viennoise" and get extra chocolate flakes. It's not on the menu, so you have to ask the waiter for it. }} * '''Bhagat Tara Chand''', Kalbadevi. Great Indian Curry and 'home food'. Must visit for Indian food lovers, but you have to walk a bit. * '''Cafe Basilico''', Colaba, off Colaba Causeway, near Strand cinema ''+91 22'' 5634 5670. This is not a budget restaurant, but it's not expensive either. Very popular with expats who live in the city. Offers non-alcoholic drinks and coolers, Mediterranean-inspired food, and great dessert. Open all day. The rawas (local kind of fish) and the cheesecake is recommended. * '''Cafe Churchill''', located on Colaba Causeway. Serves mostly continental food in a very cramped location. The food is pretty good, especially the pastas. The desserts here are the best and one should not miss the Irish Baileys Chocolate Cake, which is highly recommended. * {{eat | name=Cafe Leopold | alt= | url= | email= | address=Colaba Causeway | lat=18.92269 | long=72.83182 | directions= | phone=| fax= | hours= | price= | content= Mumbai landmark, and badly damaged in the 26/11 terrorist attack. This place requires no introduction and is a favorite with travellers and locals alike. Serves a mix of Indian, Chinese, Persian, and Continental Food. Also serves great breakfast round the clock; it is renowned for fresh fruit juices. }} *'''Cafe Mocha''', Churchgate. It is a relaxed Sheesha restaurant serving heavy snacks. Very popular for dessert and coffee. * '''Cafe Mondegar''' Colaba Causeway, has a live jukebox and functions as a bar (beer and wine served) and restaurant. Food is a mix of Indian, Continental and Parsi, and the ambience is fun and low-key. *'''Cafe Royal/CR''', located across from the Regal Cinema. Bill Clinton chose to eat here on his visit to India. Famous for sizzlers and other continental food. It now goes by the name CR after being renovated. * {{eat | name=Chetana Vegetarian Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.chetana.com/r.htm | email=| address=Kala Ghoda, K Dubash Marg | lat=18.92728 | long=72.83289| directions= | phone=+91 22 2288 1159 | fax= | hours= | price= | content= A great Gujarati and Rajasthani food restaurant. Service is OK, atmosphere decent. They also serve cocktails and beer. ₹450 ($10) for two. }} * '''Food Inn''', Opp Colaba Police Station, *'''Fountain Sizzlers''', located near Flora Fountain. As the name suggests, it is famous for its sizzlers, especially among the office crowd. * '''Gable's''', located on Colaba Causeway.Restaurant that serves good array of goan food besides delicious Leg of Ham,Pork Chops and Steaks. Frequented by travellers, has a good British breakfast of ham,sausage,eggs and bacon. * '''Gallops''', Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai (''first entrance of the Mahalaxmi Race Course while coming from Haji Ali''). Continental and Indian food restaurant. It's expensive, but worth it for the ambiance, service, and food. * '''Indigo Deli''', Colaba, off Colaba Causeway, on the way to Gateway of India. Excellent food by the Indigo people at cheaper-than-Indigo prices. Very popular with locals and expats for lunch and brunch on all days, so there can be quite a wait. *{{eat | name=Mahesh Lunch Home | url= | email= | address=8-B Cawasji Patel Street, Mumbai - 400 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 22-2287-0938, +91 22-2202-3965 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹90 upwards | content=The most famous seafood place in the city. Definitely try the crab. }} * '''Moshe's''', Cuffe Parade. Mediterranean food. Extremely popular with locals, and a good, classy mid-range option. *{{eat | name=Oh! Calcutta | url= | email=rosewood@vsnl.com | address=Tulsiwadi, opp.A/C Market, Tardeo, Mumbai 400 034 | lat= | long= | directions=Nearest landmark is Crossroads Mall, M M Malviya Road. You have to turn left at a little lane a couple of blocks down from Crossroads. | phone=+91 22-2496-3114 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12PM-3PM and 7PM-midnight. | price=A meal for two would come to ₹800 | content=A Bengali place which naturally means that it has an extensive seafood menu. It also has a good vegetarian selection. }} * '''Paradise''', located on Colaba Causeway. Paradise serves Parsi food and is extremely popular amongst locals, especially those who have been eating here since they were kids. The place has been recently renovated, though the charm still remains. The place is family owned and one must try the chicken steak, the chicken dhansak, and a really nice chicken salad. * '''Pizza by the Bay''', on the junction of Churchgate Road and Marine Drive. Serves a popular soup and salad buffet lunch. * '''Rajdhani''', near Crawford market serves excellent unlimited thalis. Strictly vegetarian. It has been rated one of the best places to eat in Bombay. ₹250. * '''Royal China''', Sterling near VT. Good Chinese food and a special Dim-sum menu. * '''Thrishna''', Kala Ghoda. It's famous for its seafood and patronized by locals, as well as expats. ===Splurge=== * '''The Dome''', Hotel Intercontinental, Marine Drive. It is an open air bar and snack restaurant with a beautiful view of Bombay. * '''Frangipani''', The Oberoi, Marine Drive. 24 hour restaurant. Popular for post-clubbing coffees with the posh set. They serve fantastic thin-crust pizzas, along with some local specialties. Excellent breakfast and brunch. * '''Golden Dragon''', Hotel Taj Mahal, Colaba. The upscale Chinese choice for locals and expats. * '''Indigo''', located in a bylane of Colaba behind the Taj hotel. This is an upscale restaurant serving global food. It also has a bar that gets lively after 9PM. Fantastic Sunday brunch (food+drinks+live music) at about ₹2000. * '''Kebab Corner''' in the Intercontinental Hotel - High class Indian food in a stylish restaurant with superb views over Back Bay * '''Khyber''', Kala Ghoda. Nice Indian food at steep prices. * '''Lings Pavilion''', Colaba behind Taj Hotel. High-end Chinese. * '''Tendulkar's''', located in Colaba, near the Royal Bombay Yacht Club. Cricket player Sachin Tendulkar's restaurant. A mix of continental and Indian cuisine including Sachin's favourite dishes. * '''Thai Pavilion''', The Taj President, Cuffe Parade near Colaba. The only legitimate Thai restaurant in the city. * '''Tiffin''', The Oberoi, Marine Drive. A new addition to the restaurants in The Oberoi. Very popular for lunch and in between meals. (also currently shut for renovation since the 26/11 terrorist attacks.) * '''Trattoria''', Taj President, Cuffe Parade. 24 hour coffee shop. Excellent pizzas. Can get extremely crowded on Sundays. * '''Wasabi''', Hotel Taj Mahal, Colaba. Brand new Japanese restaurant. Recently re-opened after the 26/11 attacks, with a new, improved menu and a Nobu Chef. If you know someone who is a member of the Willingdon, Bombay Gym, Radio club, or CCI beg them to take you there for cheap, good food, and dirt-cheap drinks. ==Drink== * '''The Bayview Bar''', located at the lobby level of The Oberoi. Mumbai has an arresting view of the Arabian Sea and the finest range of single malts and Habanos cigars. “George and Soft Rock Revolution” perform at the bar and sooth you with their charming renditions of Jazz Classics. Open from 5PM-1AM. Tel ''+91 22'' 6632 6220. *{{drink | name=Bootlegger's | url= | email= | address=Colaba Causeway | lat=18.91737 | long=72.82706| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small popular pub off Causeway. Reasonable drinks, ask for Jenga or Scrabble to play as drinking games. }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Leopold | url= | email= | address=Colaba Causeway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Damaged in the 26/11 terrorist attacks, Leopold is an extremely popular local and expat hangout for cheap drinks, and good rock music. tasty food including an excellent reshmi kebab. }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Mondegar | url= | email= | address=Colaba Causeway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mondy's, as it's popularly called, serves excellent pitchers of Kingfisher, and at rock-bottom prices. Beer and wine are the only alcohols on the menu. Again extremely popular with local college kids with. Suffers from a regrettable tendency to cram as many tables into a small space as possible and sports a stereo system whose power isn't flattered by the echoey acoustics. }} * '''Dome''' in the Intercontinental Hotel provides a great view of Marine Drive, and has a fantastic ambience. Prices as to be expected at a hotel bar. * '''The Ghetto''' (near Mahalaxmi temple) is pretty good and has its usual media/arts college crowd and is completely filled with ultraviolet light. * '''Indigo''' — An exclusive lounge and bar located at Colaba causeway behind Hotel Taj Mahal in South Mumbai is a not to miss destination. ''+91 22'' 56368980. On the expensive side with an average drink costing ₹250 upwards. Boasts of a large wine collection and also serves superb fusion food. Excellent alcoholic Sunday brunch. * {{drink | name=Opium Den | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 22 6632 4343 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=At Hilton Towers Mumbai. Serves a vast array of martinis, daiquiris, and home infused vodkas. Quiet and convenient, this bar is a break from the ordinary. Open: 12:30PM-1:30AM. }} *{{drink | name=Prive | url= | email= | address=Behind Radio Club | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=open til 3 on weekends unlike most Bombay nightclubs | price= | content=One of the poshest and most popular nightclubs where you can watch the swish set prance around in their Blahniks and Ferragamos. Beware of long queues to get in, and a strict dress code and guestlist. Fights in this nightclub are a regular feature. Get a drink at the more chilled lounge Tetsuma next door before Prive. }} *{{drink | name=Sports Bar | url= | email= | address=Colaba Causeway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Come unwind at Sports Bar after haggling for trinkets on Causeway. Cheap (₹150 or so) drinks, pool table, games on all screens. }} * '''Tavern''' at Hotel Fariyas in Colaba shows music videos and is pretty packed, but don't go there if you don't like Linkin Park, etc. * '''Tetsuma'''. The bar and restaurant is pretty and has some nice cocktails. A great place to pre-drink before heading off to Prive, the only good nightclub in (south) Bombay. *{{drink | name=Valhalla | url=http://www.valhalla.co.in | email= | address=Eros Theatre Building | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+912267353535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=open til 4 on weekends unlike most Bombay nightclubs | price= | content= '''Valhalla Lounge''', a tapas bar and later at night, an extremely chic nightclub, is a great place to let your hair down. It has very upmarket interiors and plays host to some of Mumbai's biggest names in the party circuit. Getting in post 11PM can be a challenge as they have a very strict guest list and a dress code. }} *{{drink | name=Wink | url= | email= | address=At the Taj President | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A chill lounge at a nice 5-star hotel. Drinks are ₹400 up }} *{{drink | name=Woodside Inn | url= | email= | address=Colaba Causeway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Across the road from Sports Bar, minus the sports. Cocktails are about ₹300, and ambience is chilled. Good, reasonably priced food too. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * '''Apollo Guest House''', Colaba Causeway 22045540. * '''Anupam Guest House''', V. Bhai Patil Rd. 2386755. * '''Arya Nivas''', Kalbadevi Rd. 22011011. * '''Bentley's''' is a great budget hotel, but often booked up. * '''Hotel Moti International''' 10 Best Marg, off of Colaba Causeway. Clean, safe and quiet. ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Ship Hotel | url= | email= | address=3 Rd Floor, Bharti Bhavan | lat= | long= | directions=walk out CST Station's south exit, turn left until you hit PD Mello road, it's on PD Mello road's east side, immediately east of CST. | phone=+91 22 22617613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹140-₹320 | checkin=9AM | checkout=9AM | content=3 Rd Floor, Bharti Bhavan Opp Govt Dental College, Mumbai G.P.O(Fort), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001. One of the, if not "the", cheapest place in Mumbai. Advertised rates as of 28/03/2009 are ₹140 for basic dorm bed, ₹180 for A/C Dorm Bed, ₹220 for Single (no A/C, Shared Bathroom), and 330(!)for double (non A/C) Shared Bathroom. The cheap prices make it extremely popular with Indian businessmen and tourists. Arrive at 9AM for the best chance to bag a room, but it's extremely close to CST make it easy to check first when you get off the train, if it's full, the surrounding Fort area (between CST and Colaba) is a much better option to find cheap hotels instead of Colaba . }} *{{sleep | name=Sheel Hotel | url= | email= | address=23 Manohardas St | lat= | long= | directions=Immediately south of CST station's south exit. Exit the south exit of CST, before you cross Walchand Hirachand Marg, look up and you should see a sign for this hotel. | phone=+91 22 22615465 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=10AM | checkout=10AM | content=As of 29/03/2009, a double with fan and shared bathroom costs just ₹440 (A/C rooms were upwords of ₹1000₹, I did not inquire about singles but they should certainly be cheaper), making this a great cheap option (finding anything under ₹600 is extremely hard in Mumbai) . The bathrooms are non-flush squat style, and the showers suck, but the price is right and the sheets are clean. This is a particularly good option given it's extremely proximity to CST (5 minutes walk, at the most), saving you the hassle of a taxi ride, and putting you in the spectacular Fort area, and sparing you from the lameness of Colaba. Note that the writer could not find any room (double) under ₹600 in Colaba, take heed. Food tends to be cheaper in this area as well, as it's less frequented by foreign tourists. WARNING! This place is an absolute nightmare. Only stay here if you want to stay in dirty rooms, on dirty sheets, listening to one of the miscreants downstairs beating dogs. Awful. 625r for double AC, no windows. For 800r you can have a lovely double, light, airy, no AC- in Hotel Lawrence, ignore the freaky entrance. 3rd floor, ITTS Building, Shree Sai Baba (S.B.) Marg, near Museum. }} *'''Hotel Rosewood''', Tulsiwadi opp. A/C Market, Tardeo, Mumbai 400 034 (Nearest landmark is Crossroads Mall, M M Malviya Road. You have to turn left at a little lane a couple of blocks down from Crossroads.), ''+91 22'' 2494 0320-29, ''+91 22'' 2496 0318, ''+91 22'' 2498 3568-69 (''[mailto:rosewood@vsnl.com rosewood@vsnl.com], fax: +91 22 2498 3567''). The location is somewhat inconvenient, but has a good restaurant called '''Oh! Calcutta'''. ₹1750-₹4500 (''exclusive of tax''). * '''Bombay Luxury Apartments''', Colaba causeway. Rent entire flats priced at ₹7000 upward. ''+91 22'' 22845004. ===Splurge=== [[Image:Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Mumbai.JPG|thumb|250px|The Taj Mahal Palace together with the ''Gateway to India''-arc.]] * {{sleep | name=The Oberoi | alt= | url=http://www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_mumbai | email= | address=Nariman Point | lat=18.92692 | long=72.82035 | directions= | phone=+91 22 6632 5757 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Luxury hotel right on the waterfront. }} * {{sleep | name=Taj Mahal Palace | alt= | url=http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/Grand-Palaces-And-Iconic-Hotels/The-Taj-Mahal-Palace-Mumbai/Overview.html | email=tmhbc.bom@tajhotels.com | address=Apollo Bunder | lat=18.92204 | long=72.83328 | directions= | phone=+91 22 6665 3366 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=One of the finest ''grand old hotels'' in the world, favored by visiting presidents and premiers since it's opening in 1903. Built in grand Victorian style in and complemented by an adjoining highrise in 1973. Expect five star amenities and a hefty price coming with it. The hotel was damaged in the Mumbai bombings in 2008 but have now been reopened and fully restored. }} == Learn == '''Yoga''' * {{listing | name=Jehangir and Dhan Palkhivala Spark Centre | url= | email= | address=Sleater Road, Near Grant Road Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 23517112-23511309 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Classes Tue—Sat | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Kaivalyadham | url=http://www.kdham.com | email= | address=Netaji Subhash Rd, Marine Dr | lat= | long= | directions=Marine Lines railway station | phone=+91 22818417 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Sign language''' * {{listing | name=Mystical Experience | alt=Thru Sign Language + Oral English | url= | email=tarasnake@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Around CST Taxi Stand, Azad Maidan | phone=+91 9323121949 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Scheduled Once a Week/Once a Month/Once a Season | price=Complimentary | content=Based on the universal principle - “Treat others as we would like to be treated,” Silo’s Message is a message of active nonviolence and non discrimination; peace and reconciliation. It is an inspirational message for all those looking for meaning, hope, future, positive changes in life and to make the asking.... }} ==Connect== {{IsPartOf|Mumbai}} {{geo|18.93714|72.83146}} {{usabledistrict}} {{no Wikipedia link}} kylhhsh352od6jd49ommm4snc827clz 0 23486 2745587 2646742 2015-03-11T20:38:04Z 192.189.128.14 /* Drink */ Closed listing for charlie horse wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Munster}} '''Munster''' is in [[Lake County (Indiana)|Lake County]], [[Indiana]]. ==Understand== Munster became officially a town in 1907. Settled and established in 1845 by the Brass family when they built a two-story inn and tavern, Munster became very popular soon after in 1853 as a place for truck farms because of the growing market in the near-by Chicago. Munster began to grow as a community and grew in skilled worker men such as oil men, steel workers, and businessmen from the city. Today Munster is a quite town that is in the midst of continual growth. The town is excellent at planning and has developed an award winning school system. Despite growing larger and larger everyday, Munster has a small town friendly demeanor and one is always welcomed with a genuine interest. ==Get in== ===By plane=== Lansing Municipal Airport 18200 Chicago Ave Lansing, Illinois 60438 United States Midway International Airport 5600 S Cicero Ave Chicago, IL 60638 O'Hare International Airport P.O. Box 66142 Chicago, IL 60666 773-686-3700 Tel 773-686-3573 Fax aviation@Ohare.com Gary Chicago International Airport 6001 W. Industrial Highway Gary, IN 46406 Phone: (219) 949-9722 (219) 949-4925 Fax: (219) 949-0573 Email:information@gyymail.com ==By Bus== Tri State Coach/ United Limo Tri State Coach Lines / United Limo 2101 West 37th Ave. Gary, IN 46408 tristateunitedlimo@coachusa.com phone: 574-254-5000 or 800-248-8747 (toll free) ==By Train== Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Customer Service Department 33 East U.S. Highway 12 Chesterton, IN 46304 219-926-5744 www.nictd.com ==Get around== It is best to get around by car, but there are taxi services available. Classic Taxi 862 Kennedy Ave Schererville, IN phone: (219)-322-8758 accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discovery, and American Express ==See== *{{see | name=Centennial Park | url= | email= | address=1005 Ridge Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Complete with golf course, restaurant, clubhouse, lake, and bench swings with amazing views of the Chicago Skyline. }} *{{see | name=Community Veteran's Memorial | alt= | url= | email= | address=9710 Calumet Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=dawn until dusk | price=Free | content=Meant to evoke serious emotions with an underlying intention to educate the public about peace and the major wars that shaped the 21st century. 6.5 acre tribute with a lake, fountain, and a path meant to stroll along with or without a guided tour. }} ==Do== *{{do | name=Centennial Park | url= | email= | address=1005 Ridge Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There is a 9 hole golf course that is supposedly one of the best in the surrounding area. Recently developed on the old landfill the new golf course is complete with a driving range and a beautiful pro-shop. }} *{{do | name=The Center for the Visual and Performing Arts | url=http://www.cvpa.org | email= | address=1040 Ridge Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Many times there are excellent plays offered here. There are plays offered year round in the 416-person theatre, there are also concerts offered. }} ==Buy== *{{buy | name=Heart to Heart Gift Gallery | url=http://www.heart2heartgiftgallery.com | email= | address=921 Ridge Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 219-836-2300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10am-6pm Sat 10am-5pm Closed Sunday | price= | content= }} ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Munster Gyros | url= | email= | address=8307 Calumet Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 219-836-5501 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small Greek restaurant known for their gyros platter. }} *{{eat | name=The Commander Restaurant | url= | email= | address=745 Ridge Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 219-846-3009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Schoops | url= | email= | address=215 Ridge Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 219-836-6233 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Homemade Hamburger joint }} *{{eat | name=Frozen Yogurt Express | alt=Fro-yo | url= | email= | address=8313 Calumet Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 219-836-9055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Giovanni's Restaurant | url=http://www.giosmunster.com | email= | address=603 Ridge Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 219-836-6220 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Cafe Borgia | url= | email=CB@CafeBorgia.com | address=10018 Calumet Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 219-922-8889 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open 7 days a week from 11am-11pm | price= | content= }} ==Drink== *{{drink | name=Charlie's Ale House | url=http://www.charliesalehouse.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:30-1am Fr 11:30 am-2am Sat 11am-2am Sunday 11am-1am Sat/Sun Brunch till 2:30pm | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Starbucks | url= | email= | address=8005 Calumet Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 219-836-2489 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Butterfingers | url= | email= | address=921 Ridge Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 219-836-4202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=For both pastry and coffee }} *{{drink | name=Munster Donuts | url= | email= | address=8314 Calumet Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 219-836-1709 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their homemade donuts }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Hampton Inn and Suites | url= | email= | address=8936 Calumet Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 219-836-5555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Connect== Town Hall 1005 Ridge Road, Munster Indiana 46321 phone: 219-836-6900 ==Go next== Use Tristate Highway I80 to 294; remember the spilt past Terrence Ave for 80/94 up through Chicago {{geo|41.551389|-87.501389}} {{IsPartOf|Lake County (Indiana)}} {{outlinecity}} [[wikipedia:Munster, Indiana]] [[Dmoz:Regional/North_America/United_States/Indiana/Localities/M/Munster/]] [[Commons:Category:Munster, Indiana]] 5lh8x612fk4rlvxdfgt860xg7or95ly 0 23550 2953746 2953745 2016-03-08T16:08:37Z 158.85.122.237 /* Stay safe */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{Pagebanner|Musandam Oman Banner2.jpg|caption=Fishing dhow in Khasab Harbour|otbp=yes}} [[File:Musandam travel map.png|thumbnail|Map of Musandam|330px]] The '''Musandam Peninsula''' is an exclave of [[Northern Oman]]. Musandam is the northernmost tip of a peninsula that juts northward into the [[Persian Gulf]] and is roughly divided along its length between Oman and the UAE. ==Cities== The population of about 30,000 people in Musandam is concentrated in * '''[[Khasab]]''' in the regional capital city in the north and * '''[[Dibba (Musandam Peninsula)|Dibba]]''' a small port town on the east coast. The Omani government tries to prevent migration from the small fishing villages into Khasab and offers fishermen and Bedouin villages free electricity and water supply. Therefore along the coastline and in some few places in the mountains tiny Bedouin villages can be found ==Understand== [[File:Khor Ash Sham Musandam Oman.jpg|thumb|Typical coastal scenery along Khor Ash Sham, Musandam Peninsula]] Musandam is on the [[Strait of Hormuz]], separated from the rest of [[Oman]] by the eastern coastline of the [[United Arab Emirates]]. It also includes the exclave [[Madha]] which is completely enclosed by the United Arab Emirates, inside of which is a truly ''tiny'' exclave called Nahwa that is part of [[Sharjah]] in the United Arab Emirates. The mountains have housed ''extremely'' isolated communities for centuries and many coastal villages can only be reached by boat. Some Bedouin communities are still today closed for non-Omanis. The highest mountain is Jebel Al Harim with an altitude of 2,087 meters above sea level. Most of the roads are still gravel/dirty roads and only the major highway from the UAE border to Khasab is perfectly built for the increasing traffic. Omanis in the region have for centuries developed close trading ties with Iran. The Iranian city [[Bandar Abbas]] is just 65 km or 1.5 hours by boat across the Strait of Hormuz. Locally Khasab is known for the smuggling by Iranians in and out of Musandam. The trading is only illegal for the Iranian traders as Oman has a free trade zone and regulates the trade in its port. Today Iranians in general sell cattle (sheep/goats), spices and other agricultural goods in exchange for TV sets, computers and other electronic goods. You can watch the trade in Khasab harbour without major restrictions. Tourism has become important since the construction of the Khasab Road to the UAE border. The tourist season runs from late October until April. The tourist swell is usually limited to the weekend (Thu-Sat), when UAE residents arrive with their families. During these days, reserve hotels and tours in advance to avoid problems. Also when cruise ships arrive in Khasab, facilities like transport will be stretched to the maximum. ==Talk== Arabic is the national language and is spoken by locals. The tourism industry depends on migrant workers who speak English with a varying degree of proficiency and dialect. Most Omanis in Musandam only speak limited English and you need to speak basic Arabic to get by in every place outside of Khasab. ==Get in== [[File:Khasab Road.JPG|thumb|View of the Khasab Road close to Al Darah border post]] The main road access is from [[Ras Al Khaymah]] on the road E-11 (after Al Darah border called Khasab Road) and with more difficulty from the [[Dibba (Musandam Peninsula)|Dibba]] border of [[Fujairah]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. The E-11 road from Ras Al Khaymah is well sign posted to the Omani border but slow due to many construction sites. There are also major construction works directly on the Omani side of the border, so expect loads of trucks. From Dubai, drive the E-311 to [[Ras Al Khaymah|RAK]] and change on the E-11 road. The whole trip should be done in about 2 - 2.5 hrs depending on the traffic within RAK. Oman Airlines has regular flights from [[Muscat]] to [[Khasab]]. During peak holiday seasons, Emirates and other Gulf airlines offer charter flights from Dubai to Khasab. An entry visa is required if you are entering from the United Arab Emirates. The emigration offices on both sides of the border are painfully slow and require travellers to fill out forms. The process to get a UAE exit and Omani entry visa usually requires 30-60 minutes on normal days but during holiday season in the United Arab Emirates, it can take up to four hours. If possible, team up, so that one person queues while the other fills out the immigration forms (each for every person!). Also note that only the Omani immigration building offers restrooms. If you travel with a group (party of six or more) then the driver might receive a token that you have to hand over at the last border check to do a quick head count. Don't leave without handing it over to the border police. The Omani visa costs 20 Rials / 200 Dirhams for most nationalities and can be bought directly at the border. The entry visa to Musandam is free for ten days if you have already entered the UAE on a tourist visa. Non-GCC UAE Residents have different rules depending on their nationality. Diplomatic or service staff residing in the UAE need to check individually but in general need a visa in advance. If you use a private vehicle, Omani insurance is required and strictly controlled. Ensure that you have a written confirmation; otherwise, you have to buy insurance at an inflated price at the border. Rental vehicles will need a written insurance confirmation, so make sure to check before you go. ==Get around== Public transport within Musandam doesn't exist. You will need a four-wheel drive vehicle if you intend to see more than Khasab. Be sure to have spare water and tires with you if you intend to drive to Jebel Al Harim, the Arabian Sea beaches or destinations farther off the beaten track, as absolutely no facilities are along the road. Even if the altitude is high, the heat, dust and gravel will test your vehicle. Along the roads to popular sites are military installations that are regularly used by the Omani army forces for training purposes. Military vehicles have priority, so give way and don't photo/film them as this is strictly forbidden. Fuel is very cheap in Musandam. Currently a litre of gas (95/98 octane) costs close to 0.5 rial (25 Euro cent/litre), which is cheap even for the UAE. Therefore, lots of UAE travellers fuel their cars at Musandam petrol stations, and queues at the start and end of the weekend might require a 10-15 minute wait. ==See== [[File:Tibat Fort 01.jpg|thumb|Bukha Fort]] [[File:Jebal Harim.JPG|thumb|View of Jebal Harim from the Green Valley]] [[File:Musandam fjord view.JPG|thumb|Picture shows a fjord on the Musandam peninsula facing the Arabian Sea]] Barren mountains that rise up to 2,000 metres (6,500 feet) above sea level jut out like fingers into the sea, creating countless fjord-like inlets and yield spectacular views. * {{see | name=Village of Tawi Rock Paintings | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.17750 | long=56.21785 | directions=Wadi Quida | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The new road allows access to Tawi where you can visit some prehistoric drawings and rock engravings of boats, animals and warriors. }} * {{see | name=Bukha Fort | alt= | url= | email= | address=Khasab Coastal Rd, Bukha | lat=26.14478 | long=56.15347 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Tibat Fort 01.jpg | hours=Sa-Th 09:00-16:00, F 09:00-11:00 | price= | content=Built in the 17th century and restored in 1990, its rounded pear-shaped watchtower is particularly notable. }} * {{see | name=Mountains | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Starting from the principal town of [[Khasab]], a graded road straddles a ridge, high above valleys on either side. Mt. Harim is the highest point in Musandam. It's used for military purposes, so the road doesn't go over the top, but veers off about 0.4 km from the summit. }} * {{see | name=Coastline | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Out on the water is where to get a closer look at the fjords of Musandam. There are huge chunks of rocks towering over the serene waters and little villages that are only accessible by boat. One of the striking geological features of these mountains is all the twisting and turning they've gone through over the years. It is possible to see many of these on boat trips arranged through agencies in Dubai or Khasab. Dhow cruises take you either out to the Hormuz Strait or to the biggest fjord, Khawr Shamm. }} ==Do== Musandam offers untouched nature, challenging mountains and water activities. Due to the sparse population of the Musandam Peninsula coast, wildlife is abundant in the waters along the coast. Scuba diving is one of the main and most popular tourist activities in this region. [[File:Dolphin-Musandam.jpg|thumb|Dolphin in Musandam fjord]] * {{do | name=Dolphin watching | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=fjords | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are several dolphin families living in the fjords of Musandam. [https://www.raynatours.com/city-tour/tour-details/Musandam-Dibba-Tour-63.aspx Several dhow tours] include dolphin spots or specific dolphin tours are available. Don't feed them, and let the Dhow crew do the whistles. }} * {{do | name=Kite surfing | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=UAE residents bring this sport to Musandam. The constant wind and the long coast offer abundant places for kiting. }} * {{do | name=Diving | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are SSI and PADI certified dive centers in Khasab and Dibba. }} * {{do | name=Deep Water Soloing | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Niche sport activity that is growing fast on the Dibba coastline. It is one of the best areas in the world and offer breathtaking clifflines. }} ==Eat== Musandam is known for its fish. Today most of the fish is sold in Dubai as prices are about double those in Khasab. Local goat and lamb are also very popular on the grill as kebab or racks. Due to the big labour migration from India, Pakistan and the Philippines, several traditional dishes of South Asia are known and served as well. Only in Khasab and Dibba will travellers find some choice of restaurants, but only very limited international cuisine. If you travel outside of Khasab, stock your own food before because there are no shops. ==Drink== Water and tea are the main choices to combat the dry climate. Non-alcoholic soft drinks are available everywhere. The sale of alcohol requires a licence that only few places have. If you want more than beer (mostly cans), basic red or white wines and spirits then you will need to bring it with you. Your main hassle will be to bring the alcohol from UAE to Musandam as the UAE highway crosses some dry Emirates (e.g. Sharjah) where alcohol is strictly prohibited. These rules are strictly enforced, so you are better off not pushing your luck and living with a limited selection. ==Sleep== Accommodation is very limited for travellers. [[Khasab]] only has three hotels. The major exception is a luxurious resort at Zighy beach near the Dibba border with [[Fujairah]], the [http://www.sixsenses.com/resorts/zighy-bay/destination Six Senses Zighy Bay resort]. Several hotels and apartment complexes have been planned but due to the financial crisis, property development slowed down. Camping in some places is tolerated (e.g. Bossa Beach near Khasab), but inquire first if you stay near small villages and towns as several Bedouin villages don't accept camping near them, if you are not an Omani or exceptionally well connected to these Bedouins. ==Stay safe== [[File:Gravel Road Musandam.JPG|thumb|Road to Jebel Al Harim]] Being a peninsula that is bordered by the sea and the UAE, in general the level of safety is very high. There are two main risks: # Traffic: The roads are steep, corners are narrow and the drivers are reckless. Don't overtake without a clear view, during the night expect cars without lights on both sides of the road as well as cattle. Only the road from the UAE border to Khasab road has street lights, but it also has speeding drivers # Dehydration: Musandam is very hot, dusty and lacks (drinkable) water. During summer the air heats up to 50°C and the sea gets up to 38°C. Always have something to drink with you! '''[http://www.omantel.om/default.aspx Omantel]''' operates a good mobile phone network in Musandam. With an UAE SIM card roaming is significantly cheaper than with other international cards. Internet cafes are limited as almost everyone uses mobile Internet. Non-bottled water in general is collected as rain water in reservoirs and might taste foul/dusty and might be for foreigners a bit difficult to swallow. It's safe to drink but bottled water might be the preferred choice for visitors. Don't photograph public buildings or military installations. Musandam is on the front line to the Strait of Hormuz and Iran. Omani army forces regularly train in the area and all cameras, smartphones, etc. will be confiscated if seen to try to take photos of sensitive structures. For religious reasons, many people - especially women and elderly people - don't like photos taken of them. Always ask explicit permission to photograph before you raise your camera. Iranians in the Khasab harbour don't like direct face shoots as they are smuggling into Iran which involves risks to their lives. Women should be reluctant to initiate handshakes with male Omanis. Some might not feel initially comfortable to shake hands with foreign women. Please be defensive and start communication first to get a reaction. Omanis are very hospitable, but Western standards have been only introduced to them for a couple of years and most only very rarely encounter foreigners. Women don't need to wear a niqab but should cover their shoulders and knees during visits of public buildings and remote villages. ==Go next== * '''[[Muscat]]''' - Capital of Oman and just a short flight or a five hour boat trip * '''[[Dubai]]''' - Glittering city, seemingly centuries away from the culture of Musandam * '''[[Ra's al Khaymah]]''' - Closest bigger international airport and neighboring Emirate {{guideregion}} {{geo|25.95365|56.27262|zoom=10}} [[Wikipedia:Musandam Governorate]] {{IsPartOf|Northern Oman}} eu6tkx526oiorc7uxqhsjft94zphph1 0 23552 2953744 2953743 2016-03-08T16:05:19Z 158.85.122.237 /* Eat */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mutrah Muscat Oman Banner.jpg|caption=View of Mutrah from the C38 trekking path|dotm=yes}} [[File:Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Muscat.jpg|thumb|300px|Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque]] '''[http://www.mm.gov.om/ Muscat]''' (Arabic: مسقط) has been inhabited since at least 1000 BCE and for centuries was an important trading port on the [[Maritime Silk Road]]. Today it is the the capital of the Sultanate of [[Oman]] and its most important and populous city (at 1.2 million). It is home to a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society, and receives the largest number of foreign visitors to the country. ==Understand== Wedged between the Arabian Sea and the rugged Western Hajar Mountains, the city referred to as Muscat is in fact several smaller towns which have grown together over time. These include old '''Muscat''' (also known as the 'walled city'), site of the royal palace; '''Mutrah''' (also spelled ''Matrah'' or ''Matruh''), once a fishing village and home to the labyrinthine Mutrah Souq; and '''Ruwi''', which is the commercial and diplomatic quarter of the city. The metropolitan area covers 3,500km, and this tripartite division can be inconvenient for the visitor especially as much accommodation is located a fair distance from sights of interest. Unlike other cities in the Gulf, notably in the UAE and Qatar, Muscat does not have an ultramodern skyline. Following the preferences of the Sultan, modern construction is required to adhere to traditional Arabic architectural styles, resulting in a more low-key urban landscape. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|23.589|58.479|zoom=12|height=400|width=1050|layer=M|align=center}} ===By plane=== [[File:Oman Air at Muscat Airport.jpg|thumb|Oman Air at Muscat International Airport]] [[File:Amouage-Aéroport international de Mascate 2013 (1).jpg|thumb|Airport Amouage perfume shop]] '''Muscat International Airport''' (IATA: MCT, ICAO: OOMS), also called '''Seeb International Airport''' [https://www.omanairports.co.om/Default.aspx#] (tel. +968 24 519223 or 519456) is located 37 km west of Mutrah. A new terminal is being completed in 2014 and will have a capacity of 12 million passengers per year. The number of airlines flying to Muscat increases each year, although the Omani sale of their part of Gulf Air has meant a temporary decrease in passengers. * {{listing | name=Oman Air | url=http://www.omanair.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in Ruwi, opposite Central Bank | phone=+968 24 707222, +968 24 798096 (reservations), +968 24 750812 (tickets) | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 795546 | hours= | price= | content=Operates flights to Muscat from many airports in the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Domestically operates flights to/from [[Salalah]] and [[Khasab]]. }} * {{listing | name=Air Arabia | url=http://www.airarabia.com/home | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 700828 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=2 flights per day from Sharjah to Muscat, duration of flight is 55min. }} * {{listing | name=Air India Express | url=http://www.airindiaexpress.in/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Flights from Amritsar on Wednesday and Friday (duration of flight 3hrs 15min, from Delhi on W, F (duration of flight 5 hrs 20min), from Kochi on Tu, Th and Su (duration of flight 3h35), from Kozhikode on F, Sa, Su (duration of flight 3h25), from Thiruvanantahapuram on Tu, Th-Su (duration of flight 3h45, or 5h20 if flight goes via Cochin). }} * {{listing | name=British Airways | url=http://www.britishairways.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 565123, +968 24 2456877 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 795721 | hours= | price= | content=Daily flights from London Heathrow to Muscat. }} * {{listing | name=Egypt Air | url=http://www.egyptair.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 794113, +968 24 796134 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 70989 | hours= | price= | content=Offers flights from Cairo to Muscat M, W-F, arriving in Muscat next morning, duration of flight 4h. }} * {{listing | name=Emirates | url=http://www.emirates.com/English/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 786600, +968 24 792222 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 750989 | hours= | price= | content=10 flights per day from Dubai to Muscat, flying time 1h. }} * {{listing | name=Etihad Airways | url=http://www.etihad.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 823555, +968 24 817861 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 823556 | hours= | price= | content=3 flights per day from Abu Dhabi to Muscat, duration of flight 1h05. }} * {{listing | name=flydubai | url=http://flydubai.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=3 flights per day from Dubai to Muscat. }} * {{listing | name=Gulf Air | url=http://www.gulfair.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 703222, +968 24 703544 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 7003381 | hours= | price= | content=Flights from Bahrain to Muscat. }} * {{listing | name=KLM | url=http://www.klm.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Flights from Amsterdam to Muscat on M, W-F, Su, duration of flight 8h30. }} * {{listing | name=Kuwait Airways | url=http://www.kuwaitairways.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 701262, +968 24 704455 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 700483 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Lufthansa | alt= | url=http://www.lufthansa.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 796692, +968 24 510400 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 798987 | hours= | price= | content=Daily flights from Frankfurt to Muscat with a technical stop in Abu Dhabi, duration of flight 8h. }} * {{listing | name=Pakistan International Airlines | alt= | url=http://www.piac.aero/ | email=mctuupk@piac.aero | address=Building No. 69, Way No. 2728, Block No. 127, Markaz Tijari Street, CBD area | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24792471 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Flights from Islamabad on M, W, Th, Sa and Su and from Peshawar on W, Th and Sa. }} * {{listing | name=Qatar Airways | url=http://www.qatarairways.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 787070 | tollfree= | fax=24798987 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Royal Jordanian | url=http://www.rj.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 796693, +968 24 707930 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 788098 | hours= | price= | content=Flies from Amman to Muscat on Tu, Th, F and Su, arriving in Muscat next morning (from JOD535 return, Sept 2010). }} * {{listing | name=Swiss | url=http://www.swiss.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 703303, +968 24 787416 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 799502 | hours= | price= | content=Daily flights from Zurich to Muscat via Dubai. }} * {{listing | name=Turkish Airlines | url=http://www.turkishairlines.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Daily flights from Istanbul with a stopover in Bahrain. }} Taxis from and to the airport should cost between 6 OMR (Golden Tulip, near the airport) and 12 OMR (Al Bustan Palace Hotel, Al Bustan). Taxis can be booked at the Taxi Counter (tel. +968 24518780 or 24518781, email: taxi@omanairports.com). Make sure you agree the fare with the driver before commencing your journey. Fares should be agreed before commencing the journey and may be pre-paid at the Muscat International Airport Taxi Counter. There are ATM machines inside the terminal just prior to exiting on the left side of the doors. Public buses, run by the Oman National Transport Company, stop on ''Sultan Qaboos Highway'' outside of the Airport. If you wish to catch public buses, you will have to walk the short distance to the bus stops on the Highway. ===By bus=== * {{listing | name=Oman National Transport Company | alt=ONTC | url=http://www.ontcoman.com/ | email=info@ontcoman.com | address=Al-Jaame St | lat=23.595264 | long=58.545654 | directions=near Sun City Hotel in Ruwi | phone=+968 24 708522 (reservations), +968 24 510438 (information) | tollfree= | fax= | image=Bus terminal Muscat.JPG | hours= | price= | content=Runs buses to Muscat from [[Dubai]] (duration of journey: 6 hrs). Within Oman there are daily buses to Muscat from [[Buraimi]] (via [[Sohar]]), [[Nizwa]] (2hrs 20min), [[Salalah]] (13 hrs, reservation required), Sanaw and [[Sur]] (4 hrs 15 min). }} ===By car=== You can reach Muscat by road from the [[United Arab Emirates]]. The journey takes about 5h by crossing the border in [[Hatta]]/[[Al Ain]]. You can drive from Al Ghaydah in [[Yemen]]. The journey is about 6 hours via the border crossing at Sarfeit to [[Salalah]] and then another 10 hours to Muscat. ==Get around== ===By taxi=== [[File:Route taxi Muscat.JPG|thumb|Route taxi, or 'maxi taxi']] [[File:Taxi Muscat.JPG|thumb|Standard taxi]] Maxi taxis (minibuses, known throughout the expat community as baisa buses) ply the highway from Seeb to the Corniche area. The charge is OMR0.100 (100 Bzs) from the Corniche area to the church roundabout and another 100 Bzs from the church round about to Wadi Adai. On arrival at the airport, situated approximately 40km from the main Muscat CBD, you can get a baisa bus down the main highway in either direction. The (mostly orange and white) taxis are a bit pricier, and they hang around the hotels where they get juicy fares from unwary travellers. They will charge OMR8 for an airport trip if you don't [[haggle]], but you should be able to agree OMR5. They always say they will give you "good price", but it's best to figure out what you want to spend then agree before you get in. The Maxi Taxis ply the main routes through town, and they go where they want so you might have to find one going your direction. Once you are on one, they will make sure you get there. The place to wait for them is on the on-ramps of most of the main highway junctions, when you'll usually see a few people waiting around for one. A journey within the Muscat area should not cost more than OMR0.300 each, but if you look like an experienced traveller and hand them OMR0.200 then you can usually get away with that. ===By car=== For visitors staying in Muscat for longer than a day, renting a car provides the most flexibility and is far more economical than using taxis, as one taxi ride from Ghubrah to Muscat and back will cost about the same as hiring a car for one day. A 2WD is fine to see the sights within and around Muscat, but if you're planning to explore wadis and mountains you'll need a 4WD. Road signs in Muscat can be confusing, and motorway exits are not always clearly marked. Compared with elsewhere in the Gulf (e.g. Dubai and Doha) Muscat drivers are reasonably disciplined, but visitors from outside the region may find the local driving style erratic. For a gentler introduction into Muscat traffic it may be easier to take a taxi (or hotel-provided shuttle) from the airport, and arrange for a rental car through your accommodation – rates are usually the same as if not better than at the airport. Most local and international rental agencies have offices at the airport. An international driver's permit is theoretically required to rent a car, but usually agents will request only your national licence. All car hires include mandatory insurance. The cheapest car hire is about OMR15 per day for a 2WD economy car with manual transmission and sometimes no air-conditioning; for a 4WD, expect to pay double that amount. * {{listing | name=ABC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 582663 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A local agency. }} * {{listing | name=Al Maskry Rent-a-Car | alt= | url=http://www.almaskry.com/ | email=info@almaskry.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 99438661, +968 99381524 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A well-established local agency. }} * {{listing | name=Avis Oman | alt= | url=http://www.avisoman.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 510342 (airport), +968 24 400888 (city) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Budget Oman | alt= | url=http://www.budgetoman.com/ | email=budgetom@omantel.net.om | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 683999 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 683966 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Europcar | alt= | url=http://www.europcar.com/car-rental-OMAN-MUSCAT.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 521369 (airport), +968 24 521369 (city) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Hertz | alt= | url=http://www.hertz.com/rentacar/reservation/home | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 521187 (airport), +968 24 625200 (city) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=National | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcar.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 521369 (airport), +968 24 601081 (city) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Sixt | alt= | url=http://www.sixt.com/car-rental/oman/muscat | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 510224 (airport), +968 24 482793 (city) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Thrifty | alt= | url=http://www.thrifty.com/local/index.aspx?LocationCode=MCT | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 521189 (airport), +968 23 211493 (city) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Nomad Tours | alt= | url=http://nomadtours.com/car-hire-oman.php | email=nomads@nomadtours.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968-95495240 / 1 / (airport), +968-95495242(city) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== ===Muscat=== {{PoiMap2detail|23.6153|58.5921|15|MP|Muscat}} [[File:Muscat Gate Museum.jpg|thumb|Muscat Gate Museum]] * {{see | name=Al Jalali Fort | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qasr Al Alam St | lat=23.616531 | long=58.597961 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Old Muscat (2).jpg | hours= | price= | content=Built as a prison in the rocky mountains in the 1580s during the Portuguese occupation, now converted into a museum devoted to Omani heritage. Unfortunately the fort is only opened to visiting dignitaries and heads of state and not open to the general public, but it's still possible to climb the steep stairs up to the top and to enjoy the view.}} * {{see | name=Al Mirani Fort | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Mirani St | lat=23.617248 | long=58.593487 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Oman-Muscat-Old Muscat.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Built at the same time as Al Jalali Fort which it faces across the harbor. This fort has also been converted to a museum which is closed to the general public, but it can be freely appreciated from the outside. }} * {{see | name=Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.615911 | long=58.594689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace (7).jpg | hours= | price= | content=This is the office of Sultan Qaboos, ruler of Oman. This beautiful palace stands on the head of a natural deep water harbour and is guarded on either side by the twin forts of Mirani and Jelali. Visitors are not allowed to visit the palace, but they are allowed to take photographs at the entrance of the palace. }} * {{see | name=Bait Al Zubair Museum | alt= | url=http://baitalzubairmuseum.com/ | email= | address=Al Bahri Rd | lat=23.614383 | long=58.589567 | directions= | phone=+968 24 736688 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Bait Al Bagh Museum.JPG | hours=Sa-Th 9:30AM-6PM | price= | content=The museum itself features displays on Omani social history, while tours are frequently run of the neighbouring reconstructed townhouse. }} * {{see | name=Omani French Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qasr al-Alam St | lat=23.615292 | long=58.592169 | directions=in Bait Fransa near the police station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-W 8AM-1PM, Th 9AM-1PM | price=OMR0.500 | content=This small museum has displays detailing the relations between France and Oman, with many colonial objects from the 19th century. }} * {{see | name=Muscat Gate Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Bahri Rd | lat=23.618674 | long=58.585828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Muscat Gate Museum.jpg | hours=Sa-Th 8AM-2PM | price= | content=This museum marks the location of the old city wall, and has the original city gates which were used until the 1970s. The location offers good views of Old Muscat and the palace. }} * {{see | name=Bait Muzna Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.baitmuznagallery.com/ | email=art@baitmuznagallery.com | address=Saidiya St, Way 8662, House 234 | lat=23.614958 | long=58.589615 | directions=opposite Bait al Zubair Museum | phone=+968 24739 204 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24739205 | hours= | price= | content=A gallery representing primarily Omani artists, and a few Oman-based western artists. }} ===Mutrah=== {{PoiMap2detail|23.6189|58.5704|15|MP|Mutrah}} [[File:Fish Market Mutrah Oman.jpg|thumb|Fish market in Mutrah]] [[File:Portuguese Watch tower Mutrah Oman.jpg|thumb|Portuguese watchtower near Mutrah Souq]] Formerly a fishing village, Mutrah is known primarily for its extensive souq and waterfront corniche. Mutrah harbor is also where the Sultan's royal yacht is docked. * {{see | name=Corniche | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Bahri Rd | lat=23.621711 | long=58.562867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Muttrah Muscat Oman 2011.jpg | hours= | price= | content=The recently renovated corniche area is a popular place for a walk and also for its many not-so-expensive eating places. There are also good view of the fishing dhows in the harbour. }} * {{see | name=Fish market | alt=fish souq | url= | email= | address=Al Bahri Rd | lat=23.625481 | long=58.562857 | directions=along the Corniche, across from the Marina Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Fishmarket.jpg | hours=Daily 6AM-10AM | price= | content=Visitors can watch fishermen unload and sell the catch of the day.}} *{{see | name=Bait al-Baranda Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Mina St | lat=23.622915 | long=58.560701 | directions= | phone=+968 24 714262 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Muscat-Bait Al Baranda Museum (3).JPG | hours= | price=OMR1 (adults), OMR0.500 (children) | content=This renovated house from the 1930s has exhibits illustrating the history of Muscat. The lower level is devoted to pre-history and palaeontology, while the upper level is devoted to human history and ethnography. }} * {{see | name=Mutrah Fort | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.620507 | long=58.567159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Pevnost Matra.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Built by the Portuguese in the 1580s, this fort is not open to the public, but visitors are permitted to climb up the hill to the outside for a good view of the area. }} * {{see | name=Riyam Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Bahri Rd | lat=23.623058 | long=58.578327 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Riyam Park.jpg | hours= | price= | content=This park also has a small funfair with rides. Great views can be had from the giant incense burner perched on the hillside. Visited in ''The Amazing Race 9''. }} * {{see | name=Old waterfront watchtower | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Bahri Rd | lat=23.624839 | long=58.579056 | directions=across from Riyam Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Watchtower and rubble.jpg | hours= | price= | content=This restored Portuguese watchtower on the waterfront is a good place to catch views of the sunset. }} * {{see | name=Old souq watchtower | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.618472 | long=58.562294 | directions=near Mutrah Souq and Mutrah St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Portuguese Watch tower Mutrah Oman.jpg | hours= | price= | content=This Portuguese watchtower has also been restored, and although the tower itself is closed to the public, the hill can be climbed for some great views of Mutrah and the Corniche. There is no clearly-defined path to the top; the easiest access is from the northwest.}} * {{see | name=Ghalya’s Museum of Modern Art | alt= | url=http://www.ghalyasmuseum.com/ | email=info@ghalyas-museum.com | address=Al Wadi Khabir | lat=23.620323 | long=58.568276 | directions=on the Corniche, near Mutrah Fort | phone=+968 24 711640 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 711620 | image=Ghalyas Museum of Modern Art.jpg | hours=Sa-Th 9:30AM-6PM | price=OMR 1 (adults 12+), 500 Bzs (children 6-12) | content=Opened in 2011, this museum is made up of a cluster of houses and comprises three distinct sections. The '''Old House''' is set up with furnishings and displays appropriate to an Omani house between 1950 and 1970, i.e. before the accession of Sultan Qaboos. The still unopened '''Clothes Museum''' exhibits traditional Omani clothing as well as international costumes, and the '''Modern Art Museum''' displays modern artworks from Omani and international artists, hosting occasional special exhibits. }} ===Ruwi and Qantab=== {{PoiMap2detail|23.554|58.639|13|MP|Qantab}} {{PoiMap2detail|23.5960|58.5481|14|MP|Ruwi}} [[File:Muscat Oman.jpg|thumb|Ruwi skyline]] Ruwi is Muscat's primary commercial district, as well as the gateway to Qantab south of the city. * {{see | name=Currency Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Bank Al Markazi St | lat=23.60029 | long=58.54657 | directions=within the Central Bank of Oman building | phone=+968 24 796102 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-W 09:00-13:00 | price=250 Bzs , free for children under 6 | content=Has interesting displays of Omani currency, both coin and notes, with specimens from early history to the present day. }} * {{see | name=National Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=An Noor St | lat=23.60232 | long=58.538658 | directions=near Abdulridha Mosque | phone=+968 24 701289 | tollfree= | fax= | image=National Museum Muscat.JPG | hours=Sa-W 09:00-13:30, Th 09:00-13:00 | price=500 Bzs | content=Houses jewellery, costumes, and furniture. }} * {{see | name=Sultan's Armed Forces Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Mujamma St | lat=23.608352 | long=58.54556 | directions=Bait al-Falaj | phone=+968 24 312648 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=OMR1 | content=This excellent museum is housed in a building built in 1845 as a royal summer home. The lower level has displays on Oman's history, and the upper level examines Oman's international relations and military history. All visitors are given a mandatory military escort. }} * {{see | name=Aquarium and Marine Science and Fisheries Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.576574 | long=58.61137 | directions=between the Al Bustan Palace Hotel and the Capital Yacht | phone=+968 24 736449 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Currently closed for maintenance, expected to reopen at the beginning of 2014 | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Sohar boat | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Bustan Roundabout | lat=23.567459 | long=58.608143 | directions=near the Al Bustan Palace Hotel in Qantab | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Sohar replica.JPG | hours= | price= | content=This boat was built in the dhow yards of [[Sur]], south of Muscat. In 1980 Tim Severin and a crew of Omanis sailed in this vessel from Oman to [[Guangzhou]], China in an effort to recreate the legendary voyages of Sindbad. Severin wrote about the undertaking in his book 'The Sindbad Voyage'. }} ===Al Ghubrah, Al Khuwair, Al Qurm, and Bawshar=== {{PoiMap2detail|23.5914|58.3799|14|MP|Al Ghubrah}} {{PoiMap2detail|23.6034|58.4528|14|MP|Al Qurm and Al Khuwair}} [[File:Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Muscat Chandelier.jpg|thumb|Dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque with Swarovski crystal chandelier]] [[File:Qurm Park 1.jpg|thumb|Qurm National Park]] As an alternative to the main <abbr title="Central Business District">CBD</abbr> of Muscat, Mutrah, and Ruwi, there are plenty of places to go to and things to see along the main highway that heads northwest out of the CBD. This main road, the '''Sultan Qaboos Highway''', goes past many areas on its way out to the airport and further still to Seeb, [[Sohar]] and eventually the northernmost tip of Oman. Heading along this road you pass the districts of Al Qurm (''Qurum''), Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, Al Khuwair, Bausher, Al-Hail and Seeb. Each one has a number of sights and places to stay. There is also a very long beach road from Al Qurm to Seeb, some 50&nbsp;km. Situated along this are some of the large international hotel chains but, more importantly, you discover the true beauty of the Oman coast-line: kilometres of beaches, fishermen with drag nets and open space to walk for hours. * {{see | name=Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=As Sultan St | lat=23.583762 | long=58.388588 | directions=Al Khuwair | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Muscat.jpg | hours=Sa-Th 09:00-11:00 (for non-Muslims) | price= | content=This is the third largest mosque in the world and mostly the entire complex is open to non-Muslim visitors; ladies are however expected to keep their heads, ankles and wrists covered while visiting the mosque. Must-sees in the mosque include the Swarovski crystal chandelier, the second largest hand made Persian carpet in the world, and the marble panelling. }} *{{see | name=Natural History Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.598933 | long=58.422845 | directions=across the highway from the ice-skating rink | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa 09:00-13:30; Su 08:00-13:30, 16:00-18:00; M-W 09:00-13:30; Th 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Children's Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=2601 Way | lat=23.615941 | long=58.480502 | directions=Al Qurm | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-W 09:00-13:30, Th 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Omani Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.603456 | long=58.473762 | directions=Medinat Al Alam, on top of Information Hill near the Ministry of Information | phone=+968 24 600946 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-W 09:30-13:30, Th 09:00-13:00 | price=500 Bzs | content=This small museum has a good collection of archaeological exhibits, and is worth visiting for the excellent views. }} * {{see | name=Qurm National Park | alt=Qurum Natural Park | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.618182 | long=58.489058 | directions=Al Qurm | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Qurm Park 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Has extensive rose gardens, a large manmade waterfall, a lake and an amusement park which is a must to visit during the Muscat Festival. }} * {{see | name=Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre | alt= | url=http://www.pdo.co.om/Pages/OGExhibition.aspx | email= | address=Seih Al Maleh St | lat=23.625368 | long=58.50888 | directions=on the right-hand side at the end of the street just before PDO Gate 2 | phone=+968 24 677834 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Oil & Gas Exhibition Centre 1.jpg | hours=Sa-Th 08:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00; Th 07:00-12:00 | price= | content=This private museum has six permanent displays explaining the formation of, and modern extraction of oil and natural gas. }} * {{see | name=Planetarium | alt= | url= | email=planetarium.pdo.co.om | address=Seih Al Maleh St | lat=23.624817 | long=58.50888 | directions=adjacent to the Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre (see listing above) | phone=+968 24 675542 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 675553 | image=Oil & Gas Exhibition Centre and Planetarium.jpg | hours=Su-Th | price=Free | content=A full-dome digital system, which can accommodate up to 60 visitors. Two shows a week are presented in English; call or email to confirm times and to make reservations. }} * {{see | name=Bait Al Makham | alt=Bait Al Magham | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Bawshar | phone=+968 24 641300 x142 (call ahead) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=S-W 08:00-14:00 | price=500 Bzs | content=A fortified house built at the beginning of the 20th century, now restored and with excellent views from the top of the building. }} * {{see | name=Bawshar Fort | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Safa St | lat=23.552584 | long=58.411479 | directions=Bawshar | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=A large, photogenic ruined mud-brick fortress in a scenic location. Behind the fortress are scattered ruins and a long rampart wall, still unexcavated. Along the ridgeline in the hills are some prehistoric beehive graves. }} ==Do== [[File:ROHM.jpg|thumb|The Royal Opera House Muscat]] ===Festivals and cultural events=== * {{do | name=Royal Opera House Muscat | alt= | url=http://rohmuscat.org.om/ | email=info@rohmuscat.org.om | address=Al Kharjiyah ST | lat=23.613768 | long=58.468078 | directions= | phone=+968 24 403300 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 403322 | image=ROHM.jpg | hours= | price= | content=This stunning building is the venue for a wide range of performing arts, including western classical music, classical Arabian music, jazz and flamenco, and ballet and modern dance. }} * {{do | name=Muscat Festival | alt= | url=http://www.muscat-festival.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Held annually from late January to early February, this month-long event celebrates Omani culture and traditions with demonstrations, food, dance and music performances, and other entertainment. }} ===Outdoor activities=== [[File:Mutrah flickr07.jpg|thumb|View of Mutrah harbor from trekking path C38]] [[File:Bandar Jissah, Muscat, Oman (4324789732).jpg|thumb|Along the coast of Bandar Jissah, near the Oman Dive Center]] ====Trekking==== There is some outstanding trekking in northern Oman, and for a taste there are a couple of easy treks within or very close to Muscat. * {{do | name=Trekking path C38 | alt= | url=http://www.omantourism.gov.om/wps/portal/mot/tourism/oman/details/!ut/p/c4/ | email= | address= | lat=23.618374 | long=58.57467 | directions=from Riyam Park to Mutrah Souq | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Mutrah flickr07.jpg | hours= | price= | content=This short hike takes the walker away from the modern world of Muscat and also offers fantastic views of the rugged mountains surrounding the capital city. The path begins in Riyam Park, and follows a 5000-year-old trail used by miners to an abandoned village, then finally finishes near Mutrah Souq. Allow for 1.5-2 hours, with an additional 20-minute return walk along the Corniche. A decent trail map can be found [http://www.trekkingoman.com/content/tio_c38.html here]. }} * {{do | name=Trekking paths C52 and C53 | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.551359 | long=58.643124 | directions=Bandar Jissah coastline | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Bandar Jissah, Muscat, Oman (4324789732).jpg | hours= | price= | content=These two easy treks offer beautiful views over the coastline. Both trails begin in Bandar Jissah. Trail map for [http://www.trekkingoman.com/content/tio_c52.html C52]; trail map for [http://www.trekkingoman.com/content/tio_c53.html C53]. }} ====Diving==== [[File:Turtle-Oman Dive Centre.jpg|thumb|Sea turtle near the Oman Dive Center]] * {{do | name=BlueZone Diving | alt= | url= | email=Bluzone@omantel.net.om | address=Bander al Rhowda Marina | lat=23.582091 | long=58.6061 | directions= | phone=+968 24 737293 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This center offers diving trips, as well as a full range of PADI courses. }} * {{do | name=Oman Dive Center | alt= | url=http://www.extradivers-worldwide.com/en/dive-center/country/oman/dive-center-ed-oman-dive-center-muscat_40.html | email=reservation@omandivecenter.info | address= | lat=23.545153 | long=58.648354 | directions=Bandar Jissah, 15 km south of Muscat | phone=+968 24 824240 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Oman Dive Center 2.jpg | hours= | price= | content=This German-operated center conducts diving trips and PADI certification courses. The private beach is open to day visitors (OMR2 on weekdays, OMR4 on weekends), and it is possible to stay overnight in one of their beach bungalows (OMR49-176, depending on season and size of party; breakfast and dinner included). There is no public transportation to this area, so visitors will need to take a taxi or rental car. }} * {{do | name=Omanta Scuba | alt= | url=http://www.omantascuba.com/ | email=info@omantascuba.com | address=Al Kharjiya St, Shatti | lat=23.61771 | long=58.465445 | directions=in the boat house at the InterContinental Hotel | phone=+968 97 700564 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Conducts diving trips and a full range of PADI courses, as well as dolphin-watching tours. Diving destinations include the Damaniyat Islands, Fahal Island and Bhandra Kharan, with other destinations depending on demand. }} ====Mountain biking==== With many excellent trails nearby, Muscat has a fast-growing mountain bike community. [http://bikeoman.com '''Bike Oman'''] organizes weekly mountain bike excursions on Thursday, most of which begin within a 20-45 min. drive from Muscat. During the summer they organize weekly night time rides, usually on Mondays. * {{do | name=Oman Bicycle Shop | alt= | url=http://www.omanbicycle.com/ | email= | address= | lat=23.58711 | long=58.43020 | directions=behind the Radisson Hotel, Al Khuwair | phone=+968 96773824 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa 3PM-7PM; S-Th 10AM-1PM, 3PM-7PM; F closed | price= | content=Mountain bikes can be rented here by the day, weekend, or week. }} ====Beaches==== [[File:Qurum1.jpg|thumb|Qurum Public Beach]] On private beaches (i.e. those attached to hotels) western swimwear is acceptable. On public beaches, however, visitors should be mindful of Omani conservative norms. Women are advised to stick with one-piece suits, and men should opt for longer swimming shorts (not speedos); keep shoulders and knees covered unless you are actually ''on'' the beach. Women may find a parasol helpful to hide from prying eyes. Beaches with a sign 'Family Beach' are closed to single or bachelor men. * {{do | name=Qurum Public Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.615253 | long=58.458828 | directions=Qurum | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Qurum1.jpg | hours= | price=Free | content=No facilities except open showers. Clean and well-maintained, with places offering jetskis for rent near the Intercontinental. This beach gets very busy on weekends. }} * {{do | name=Marjan Public Beach | alt=PDO Public Beach | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.639158 | long=58.491145 | directions=near Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Qurum Heights | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=This beach is quiet during the day, and more lively in early evenings. There are some small, excellent coral reefs just a short distance from the shore, suitable even for novice snorkelers. Clown fish, parrot fish, sea cucumbers, and occasionally sea turtles and rays can be spotted here. }} * {{do | name=Al Ghubrah Public Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.603977 | long=58.405518 | directions=between the Chedi Hotel and the desalination plant, Al Ghubrah | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=This is a family-oriented beach, with picnic benches and shaded areas. In the evening near the desalination plant there are several food trucks which offer good and inexpensive fare, including grilled meat and fish, lentil soup, and potato salads. }} * {{do | name=Seeb Public Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.648691 | long=58.236097 | directions=Seeb | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Seeb, Muscat, Oman (4324767930).jpg | hours= | price=Free | content=This is a long stretch of beach, with some sections quite busy, and some sections accessible only with 4WD. }} * {{do | name=Al Bustan Public Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.570714 | long=58.613637 | directions=near the Al Bustan Palace Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Al Bustan Beach 3.jpg | hours= | price=Free | content=Named after the hotel, this beach has a good view of the mountains behind. }} ====Bird watching==== There are some good areas for avian enthusiasts, within and around the city. * {{do | name=Al Ansab Wetlands | alt= | url=http://www.haya.com.om/AlAnsabWetland.aspx | email= | address= | lat=23.562079 | long=58.32858 | directions=off of the Muscat Expressway, next to the water treatment plant | phone=+968 800 77111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Best in the early morning or late afternoon | price= | content=Nearly 300 avian species have been spotted here, some during migrations and others living here year-round. The wetlands were developed by the Haya Water company, which offers guided tours, bookable [http://www.haya.com.om/tabid/121/Default.aspx online]. }} ==Buy== [[File:Mutrah Souq, Muscat.JPG|thumb|Mutrah Souq]] [[File:Muttrah Souk, Muscat, Oman (4324701004).jpg|thumb|Antique sextant for sale in Mutrah Souq]] [[File:Muscat Souk (9).jpg|thumb|Silver ceremonial daggers for sale in Mutrah Souq]] * {{buy | name=Mutrah Souq | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.61922 | long=58.56380 | directions=main entrance along the Corniche, Mutrah | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Mutrah_Souq,_Muscat.JPG | hours= | price= | content=The maze-like souq (marketplace) is often described as the best in the Gulf region. The souq has many shops for jewellery, traditional Omani handicrafts and Omani food at reasonable prices. Some specific items to look for include Arab hand-embroidered mussar (shawls intended to be worn as turbans, OMR10+), garments, nuts, spices, incense, and earthenware. A few shops accept credit cards. }} * {{buy | name=Amouage Perfume Factory | alt= | url=http://www.amouage.com/ | email= | address= | lat=23.591284 | long=58.237792 | directions=near the airport | phone=+968 24 534800 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Amouage-Oman.jpg | hours=S-Th 08:30-16:00 | price= | content=Amouage perfume is the most expensive perfume in the world, and visitors can learn about its production. It is recommended (but not required) to call beforehand to ensure that someone is available to show you around. }} * {{buy | name=Barka Omani Halwa Factory | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.681335 | long=58.186317 | directions=between Seeb and Barka | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Boraka Halwa Factory | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mutrah St | lat=23.617071 | long=58.562642 | directions=Mutrah | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Jawahir Oman Jewellers | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/JawahirOman | email= | address=Al Wilaj St | lat=23.615218 | long=58.498114 | directions=Al Qurum Complex, Al Qurm | phone=+968 24 563239 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Sells prized Omani silver, crafted into contemporary jewellery and gifts in a Muscat workshop. }} * {{buy | name=Omani Heritage Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.omaniheritage.com/ | email=ohgmq@omantel.net.om | address=Jawharat Al Shatti Shopping Centre | lat=23.61634 | long=58.46310 | directions=across Al Kharijiyah St from the Royal Opera House, Al Khuwair | phone=+968 24 696974 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 696568 | hours= | price= | content=This gallery is operated by a non-profit group which encourages cottage industries. }} * {{buy | name=Souq al Jumaa | alt=Friday Market | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.578393 | long=58.562395 | directions=Wadi Kabir, Ruwi | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Fridays 07:00-21:00 | price= | content=A bustling flea market with everything from jewellery, camping gear, carpets and even cars. There is a section with clothing, and food stalls are also nearby. }} ===Malls=== * {{buy | name=Markaz al Bahja Mall | alt= | url=http://markazalbahja.com/ | email= | address= | lat=23.61473 | long=58.24736 | directions=Seeb | phone=+968 24 503403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Muscat City Centre | alt= | url=http://www.citycentremuscat.com | email= | address= | lat=23.59887 | long=58.24805 | directions=Seeb | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Contains a lot of shops including a large Carrefour Hypermarket. }} * {{buy | name=Oman Avenues Mall | alt= | url=http://omanavenuesmall.om | email= | address= | lat=23.5902115 | long=58.4110941 | directions=Sultan Qaboos St | phone=+968 24 540200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Oman Avenues Mall is the largest shopping mall in Oman. Offers shopping, dining, kid zones and entertainment to locals and international tourists. }} * {{buy | name=Qurum City Centre | alt= | url=http://www.qurumcitycentre.com/ | email= | address= | lat=23.60818 | long=58.49012 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Recently opened at Qurum and contains Carrefour. }} * {{buy | name=Sabco Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.612127 | long=58.49498 | directions=near the turnoff between Sultan Qaboos St and Qurm Heights Rd, Qurm | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A collection of about half a dozen medium sized shopping centres which is very popular with locals. The actual Sabco Centre has a small souq-like collection of shops that contains many of the handicrafts that are available in the Mutrah Souq. There is also a '''Godiva Chocolates''' shop (tel. +968 24 562367). Opposite the Sabco Centre is the '''Omani Craftsman's House''' that only sells guaranteed Made in Oman crafts at fixed (but relatively high) prices. }} ===Hypermarkets=== * {{buy | name=Al Meera | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.591264 | long=58.376752 | directions=Azaiba | phone=+968 24 583444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A Qatari-based chain. }} * {{buy | name=Lulu Hypermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Mina St | lat=23.61818 | long=58.54535 | directions=Mutrah | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All Lulu's branches have delis offering takeaways. }} * {{buy | name=Lulu Hypermarket Wadi Kabir | alt= | url= | email= | address=63 St | lat=23.579278 | long=58.561944 | directions=Ruwi | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Lulu Hypermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address=As Sultan Qaboos St | lat=23.591191 | long=58.411168 | directions=Ghubrah | phone=+968 24 504504 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This location is particularly convenient if you're looking to stock up before heading to the mountains. }} * {{buy | name=Carrefour Hypermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qurum City Centre | lat=23.60836 | long=58.48970 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There is another Carrefour located in Muscat city centre (see listing above). }} * {{buy | name=Sultan Shopping Center | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.606503 | long=58.499147 | directions=Al Qurm | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tailors=== There are numerous Indian-run tailors. An Italian-style suits typically costs 5 OMR. * {{buy | name=The Raymond Shop | alt=Assarain Textiles LLC | url=http://www.raymondindia.com/ray_search_results.asp?st=Sultanate%20Of%20Oman | email=raymonds@omantel.net.om | address=Ruwi High Street, Ruwi | lat=23.588561 | long=58.54556 | directions= | phone=+968 24830149 / 99267972 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Customs suits costing from OMR50-60 each in fabrics from pure wool, wool blends, Cashmere, Mohair, Angora and linen. }} ===Money Changers=== * Oman-UAE Exchange Centres - LuLu Hypermarkets, Ghala and Ruwi * Global Money Exchange - Ruwi * travelex - Seeb International Airport * Purshottam Kanji - Ruwi * Mustafa Sultan Exchange - Many outlets throughout Oman ==Eat== ===Budget=== [[File:Traditional Omani Food.jpg|thumb|Omani food is heavily influenced by Indian cuisine, and is generally centered on richly-seasoned chicken, fish, and lamb, as well as rice.]] [[File:Bin Ateeq Restaurant 2.jpg|thumb|A traditional meal of lamb, compressed wheat sticky pancake, and sweet bread pudding at Bin Ateeq Restaurant]] Food is relatively cheap in Muscat, a meal can cost just a couple of rials. For inexpensive Indian food, there are many restaurants catering to Indian guest workers in Al Khuwayr. In Mutrah you can walk down the waterfront in the Corniche area to catch a cool sea breeze, and treat yourself to some sandwiches and Halib (tea with milk) or Sulaimani (black tea) at one of the wayside restaurants. A cup of tea costs about OMR0.050. *'''Al-exandria''', Fanja House, Near Sabco Centre, Ruwi, Tel - 561611. The best Rotis (Indian Bread). Try the chicken Jalfrezi and Paneer aloo (potato). *'''Automatic''', (Cuisine - Lebanese). Try the Hummus (Chickpea paste), Fatoosh (Salad), Mutabel (Egg Plant paste), Falafel and mint tea. Even the waiters are not sure why the restaurant is named automatic. There is a branch of Automatic located on the side of the Sabco Centre facing away from the central car park. There are also branches in Ruwi, Al Khuwair and elsewhere in Muscat. * {{eat | name=Al Haikal Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2996 Way | lat=23.595482 | long=58.544736 | directions=near bus stand, Ruwi | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pakistani food. }} *'''Al-Hanan''', Ruwi (Cuisine - Indian). * {{eat | name=Al Shaheen Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Honda Rd | lat=23.585994 | long=58.549076 | directions=Ruwi | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pakistani food. }} * {{eat | name=Al Tarboush | alt=Al-Tarboosh | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.612667 | long=58.495318 | directions=opposite the Sabco Centre, Qurm | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fast Arabian/Lebanese-style food available for takeaway or eat-in on the first floor. }} *'''Bella-Pais''', MAM roundabout, just off the Nizwa turn off (Cuisine - Greek + Other). *{{eat | name=Bin Ateeq | url=http://www.binateeqoman.com/ | email=mail@binateeqoman.com | address=Al Khuwair Rd | lat=23.59655 | long=58.42657 | directions=near Shell petrol station and Holiday Inn, Al Khuwair | phone=+968 24 478225 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 488784 | image=Bin Ateeq Restaurant.jpg | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | content=This place is mentioned in various guidebooks as the only 'authentic' Omani restaurant in town - and its fame means that this is now popular with tourists. The food is acceptable, if a bit pricey. }} * {{eat | name=Bin Ateeq | alt= | url=http://www.binateeqoman.com/ | email=mail@binateeqoman.com | address=2730 Way | lat=23.599145 | long=58.548996 | directions=Ruwi | phone=+968 24 702727 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | content=Another branch of the popular Omani restaurant. }} *'''Gujrat Bhojan Shala''', Ruwi High Street, Ruwi (Cuisine - Indian). * {{eat | name=Muscat Light Restaurant & Coffeeshop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Bahri Rd | lat=23.614152 | long=58.590699 | directions=Old Muscat | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ideal place for a break during a walking tour of Old Muscat. }} * {{eat | name=Ofair Traditional Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Marafah St | lat=23.592597 | long=58.402466 | directions=Al Khuwair | phone=+968 24 482965 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves traditional Omani food. }} *'''Oman Express''', Tel - 7731329. Delivers Lunch - 18 rials for a month including Fridays or 15.6 Rials excluding Fridays. * {{eat | name=Saravana Bhavan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.595753 | long=58.541593 | directions=Ruwi, opposite OC Centre | phone=+968 24 704502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=South Indian vegetarian restaurant. }} *'''Subway''', City Centre, Seeb, Tel - 542225. ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=The Chedi Pizza Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Way No. 3215 | lat=23.60210 | long=58.39860 | directions=The Chedi Hotel, Ghubrah | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers less expensive food than the other Chedi outlets, with the same understated chic ambience. }} * {{eat | name=Haffa House Hotel Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Farahidi St | lat=23.59593 | long=58.539999 | directions=Ruwi | phone=+968 24 707207 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kargeen Caffe | alt= | url=http://www.kargeencaffe.com/en/ | email=info@kargeencaffe.com | address=Al Bashair St | lat=23.600624 | long=58.454999 | directions= | phone=+968 24 699055 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 695522 | hours= | price= | content=Traditional Omani food served in a traditional setting. There is an outdoor seating area for shisha smokers, and a surprisingly good selection of vegetarian options. Reservations are recommended, particularly on weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.592257 | long=58.430061 | directions=Al Khuwair | phone=+968 24 488071 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-01:00 | price= | content=The most popular Turkish restaurant in Muscat, with excellent fish dishes. Take-away and delivery available in the Al Khuwair area. }} * {{eat | name=Ubhar Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.ubharoman.com/ | email=info@ubharoman.com | address=Al Sarooj Rd and Al Kharjiyah St | lat=23.61252 | long=58.464307 | directions=Al Qurm | phone=+968 24 699826 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 12:30-15:30, 18:30-23:00 | price= | content=Exceptional, traditional Omani dishes with a modern twist, very highly rated. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Lunch buffet in Al-Bustan Palace hotel.jpg|thumb|Brunch buffet at Al Khiran Restaurant (''Al Bustan Palace Hotel'')]] * {{eat | name=Al Khiran | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Bustan Palace Hotel | lat=23.566775 | long=58.616244 | directions=Qantab | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Lunch buffet in Al-Bustan Palace hotel.jpg | hours= | price=OMR19.5 + 17% service charge | content=Famous for their Friday brunch buffets. }} * {{eat | name=Bait Al Bahr | alt= | url=http://www.shangri-la.com/muscat/barraljissahresort/dining/restaurants/bait-al-bahr/ | email=bautakbahrservice.slmu@shangri-la.com | address= | lat=23.55121 | long=58.65997 | directions=Shangri-La Hotel | phone=+968 24 776565 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=19:00-23:00 | price= | content=Traditional Omani seafood. Reservations strongly recommended; smart casual, nonsmoking. }} * {{eat | name=The Chedi | alt= | url= | email= | address=North Ghubra 32 | lat=23.60251 | long=58.39950 | directions=Al Ghubra | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Four open kitchens featuring international cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Mumtaz Mahal | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.615287 | long=58.483577 | directions=Al Qurm | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Indian cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Passage to India | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Wutayyah | lat=23.592149 | long=58.522951 | directions=near Hatat House | phone=+968 24 563452 (reservations) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Indian cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Taj Samarkhand | alt= | url= | email= | address=Oasis by the Sea Residences | lat=23.616187 | long=58.461973 | directions=Al Qurm | phone=+968 24 602757 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Indian Peshwari cuisine. }} ===Grocery stores=== * {{eat | name=Spinney's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Khariyah St | lat=23.606577 | long=58.453262 | directions=Al Qurm, by the Sultan Qaboos Expressway | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A Lebanese-based grocery store chain, has take-away options. }} * {{eat | name=Al Fair Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A chain of supermarkets sells a wide range of items.. Many of them are on the main Sultan Qaboos highway making them easy to spot. }} * {{eat | name=Lulu's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Oman's favourite supermarket chain with a branch off Sultan Qaboos Street in Al-Khuwair. }} ==Drink== Every road, street corner or little collection houses, huts or businesses has a 'Coffee-Shop' - basic but worth a go. Fresh fruit juices are delicious and available from a number of stalls and cafes in Muscat. Expect to pay between RO 0.500 and 1.500 for these juices depending on type and size. * {{drink | name=Al Ahli Coffeeshop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.618551 | long=58.564633 | directions=Mutrah Souq | phone=+968 24 713469 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Also has fresh fruit juices. }} * {{drink | name=Fast Food N Juice Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Bahri Rd | lat=23.620232 | long=58.56489 | directions=Mutrah | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You can watch the world go by from the outside tables. }} * {{drink | name=Starbucks Coffee | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.622679 | long=58.475364 | directions=Al Qurm | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located on the beach road that goes between the Crown Plaza Hotel and the Intercontinental Hotel. It is so close that if you cross the road, you are on the beach. The larger drinks are about OMR2-2.2, but the view through the glass wall of the waves coming into the beach is excellent. }} ===Lounges=== * {{drink | name=Left Bank | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.6154 | long=58.483559 | directions=ground floor beneath Mumtaz Mahal Restaurant, Qurm | phone=+968 24 693699 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-Th 12AM-3PM, 6PM-2AM; F 2PM-1:30/2AM | price= | content=Known for good drinks as well as good food. Reservations recommended if you come here for dinner. Expensive. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== *'''Corniche Area''' There are five hotels on the Corniche waterfront in Mutrah that all charge OMR15. Al Fanar Hotel which is very rundown at the end of the waterfront charges OMR10. * {{sleep | name=Marina Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Corniche | lat=23.624203 | long=58.560985 | directions=Mutrah, across from the fish souq | phone=+968 24 713100 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Has good views of the harbor, but with two nightclubs is quite noisy at night. Free wi-fi available only in lobby. }} * {{sleep | name=Delmon Hotel Apartments | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Delmon-Hotel-Apartments/243577982429265 | email=delmonhotelapartments@yahoo.com | address=Al Wada Al Kabir St | lat=23.578671 | long=58.565011 | directions=Ruwi | phone=+968 24 818181 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 818844 | price=OMR23-75 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Includes breakfast and free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Golden Oasis Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelgoasis.com/ | email= | address=Al Wada Al Kabir St | lat=23.578374 | long=58.564392 | directions=Ruwi | phone=+968 24 811655 | tollfree= | fax= | price=OMR35-55 | checkin= | checkout= | content=In the centre of Ruwi and close to the main commercial area. A popular choice for tourists. }} *'''Guest Houses'''. There are a number of Guest Houses (Isteraha in Arabic) spread around Muscat which are quite affordable and acceptable in general. ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Crown Plaza Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/muscat/mschc/hoteldetail | email= | address=Al Qurm St | lat=23.628641 | long=58.483053 | directions=Heights Residential Area, Al Qurm | phone=+968 24 660660 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Crowne Plaza Hotel.jpg | price= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=noon | content=Has a grand view north up the beach towards the Intercontinental. }} * {{sleep | name=Golden Tulip Seeb | alt= | url= | email=fb@goldentulipseeb.com | address=Exhibition St | lat=23.58467 | long=58.30394 | directions=Seeb, across the expressway from the airport | phone=+968 24 514444, +968 24 510055 (reservations) | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Haffa House Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.shanfarihotels.com/main/ | email= | address=Al Farahidi St | lat=23.59579 | long=58.54020 | directions= | phone=+968 24 707207 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=L'Espace Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=http://www.lespaceoman.com/ | email=info@lespace.com | address=77 Al Ezdehar St | lat=23.602871 | long=58.406951 | directions=Al Ghubrah | phone=+968 9628 2472 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A charming bed and breakfast just across the road from the beach. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Al Bustan Hotel.jpg|thumb|Al Bustan Palace Hotel]] [[File:Hyatt hotel, Muscat, Oman.jpg|thumb|Grand Hyatt interior]] Muscat offers a considerable range of luxury hotels, including those listed below. *{{sleep | name=Al Bustan Palace Hotel | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/AlBustan/Default.htm | email= | address= | lat=23.567114 | long=58.615696 | directions=Qantab | phone=+968 24 799666 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Al Bustan Hotel.jpg | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Built originally to house a regional conference in the mid-80s, the hotel is famous for its brunches. Worth visiting just to check out the lobby and hotel grounds. }} * {{sleep | name=Al Falaj Hotel | alt= | url=http://omanhotels.com/alfalaj/ | email=reservationalfalaj@omanhotels.com | address=Al Mujamma St, 2031 | lat=23.606336 | long=58.538867 | directions=Ruwi | phone=+968 24 702311 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 795853 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Chedi | alt= | url=http://www.ghmhotels.com/en/chedi-muscat-oman/home/#home | email=reservation@chedimuscat.com | address=North Ghubra 32 | lat=23.60244 | long=58.39914 | directions=Al Ghubra | phone=+968 24 524400 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 493485 | image=The Chedi Muscat hotel.jpg | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Five star luxury with traditional Omani architecture. }} * {{sleep | name=Crystal Suites | url=http://www.crystalsuites.om/ | email= info@crystalsuites.om | address=Vegetable & Fruit Market Road, Way 6702, Block 167 Wadi Kabir | lat=23.566682 | long=58.573092 | directions=Ruwi | phone=+968 24826100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=OMR30+ | checkin= | checkout= | content=78 rooms, each a 32” LCD TV, DVD player. Amenities include a restaurant serving Mughlai and Afghani dishes, an open to sky Atrium with children’s play area and dining facilities, and ballrooms for wedding receptions and functions. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Hyatt | alt= | url=http://muscat.grand.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html?src=agn_phd_gh_lclb_gplaces_musca | email=muscat.grand@hyatt.com | address= | lat=23.608705 | long=58.444442 | directions=Al Qurm | phone=+968 24 641234 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 605282 | image=Hyatt hotel, Muscat, Oman.jpg | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=This is an opulent building designed by a Yemeni prince in what seems almost a parody of Arabian palace styles. }} * {{sleep | name=InterContinental Muscat | alt= | url=http://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/muscat/mscha/hoteldetail/ | email=muscat@icmuscathotel.com | address=Al Kharjiya St | lat=23.61615 | long=58.46523 | directions= | phone=+968 24 680000 | tollfree=800 971 234 | fax= | price= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ruwi Hotel | alt= | url=http://omanhotels.com/ruwi/ | email=reservationruwi@omanhotels.com | address= | lat=23.594371 | long=58.541883 | directions=Ruwi | phone=+968 24 704244 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 704248 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A tired and run down hotel that is more the standard of a third world back packer establishment, but has an interesting bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa | alt= | url=http://www.shangri-la.com/muscat/barraljissahresort/ | email= | address= | lat=23.55071 | long=58.66007 | directions=southeast of Muscat | phone=+968 24 776666 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 776677 | image=Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort Oman.jpg | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Part of the international luxury chain. In Bar al Jissah, which is about 30 minutes outside central Muscat. The hotel can be challenging to find, so make sure you have a good map if you are driving. The Shangri-La is on a beautiful section of the coastline. }} ==Stay healthy== It is advisable to drink bottled water while in Muscat. '''Oman Oasis''', '''Tanuf''', '''Arwa''', '''Salsabeel''' and '''Aquafina''' are the most recognisable brands of mineral water and is available in most convenience shops. "Masafi" and "Darbat" are also brands at reasonable prices - RO 1 for 12*1.5 litre. Tap water is generally not safe, and so use bottled water. ==Connect== Omantel offers pre-paid '''Hayyak''' SIM cards and top-up cards, which can be purchased at mobile phone shops and hypermarkets. Also available are pre-paid '''Jibreen Cards''', good on both mobile and landlines, in denominations of OMR5 and OMR1.5. An OMR5 card gets you 11 minutes of talk time. Skype is blocked in Oman, and can only be accessed through a VPN. Other VoIP services have been blocked in the past; currently Google Talk, Viber, FaceTime and MSN Messenger are all accessible. The calling card ''Global One'' does not work in Muscat. Although the Global One website lists the rates for calls from Oman there are no numbers listed alongside. The nearest Global One help line is in [[Dubai]]. Free Wi-Fi is available in several public parks, including Qurm National Park, Naseem Garden, Al Amerat Park, and Wadi Kabir. For access, visitors are routed to an Omantel landing page requesting a mobile number, to which a password will be sent; customers are limited to 1.5 hrs/day. Costa Coffee also offers free connection in five locations: Qurm City Centre, Muscat City Centre, MQ, Bareeq al Shatti, and Oasis Mall. Omantel [http://www.omantel.om/OmanWebLib/Travellers/Visitors/IBHAR.aspx?linkId=4&Menuid= '''Ibhar'''] hotspots are scattered throughout Muscat, mainly in coffeeshops, restaurants, and shopping malls. Pre-paid Ibhar cards are available at any Omantel counter or at the hotspot location. ==Cope== Emergency number (ambulance, fire and police) is 9999. ===ATMs=== ATMs are very common now, especially in the Embassy district and near most shopping malls, larger hotels, petrol stations and supermarkets. Also, every little neighbourhood has a several bank branches. Bank Muscat is by far the largest bank in Oman and one of the largest in Gulf. It has over 230 ATMs all around Muscat. ===Gyms=== There are some very good gymnasiums in the 4 to 5 star hotels and some privately run gyms in other places like Millennium Gym, Horizon Gym etc. You may pay money for that extra with the number of days you stay in Muscat. ===Hospitals=== * KIMS Oman Hospital, Darsait * Muscat Private Hospital, Ghubrah * Al Nahda Hospital, Ghubrah * Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Al Hamriya * Al Shatti Hospital, Shatti al Qurum * Atlas Star Medical Centre, Bausher * Al Amal Medical Centre-Al Wadi Al Kabir, Al-Khuwair * Royal Hospital * Badr Al Sama Hospital-Ruwi,Al Khuwair, Al Khoud,Barka,Sohar,Salalah * Babylon Medical Centre, Amerat ===Laundry=== Laundry charges 4-star hotel are high. Prices are much lower at any of the numerous Indian run laundries, although clothes left on a Monday typically won't be ready until Wednesday. ===Newspapers=== * {{listing | name=Oman Daily Observer | alt= | url=http://omanobserver.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of Oman's most-widely distributed English newspaper, also available in print. }} * {{listing | name=Oman Tribune | alt= | url=http://www.omantribune.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Times of Oman | alt= | url=http://www.timesofoman.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Oman's oldest English newspaper, printed Sa-Th, available online and in print. }} * {{listing | name=Muscat Daily | alt= | url=http://www.theweek.co.om/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Oman's most widely distributed English newspaper, available in print. }} * {{listing | name=TheWeek | alt= | url=http://www.theweek.co.om/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A free weekly newspaper published on Wednesdays. }} * {{listing | name=H! | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A free weekly newspaper offering light reading, published every weekend by the ''Times of Oman''. }} * {{listing | name=Oman Today | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small glossy magazine with tips on tourism, local trips and eating-out, published monthly. }} * {{listing | name=Khaleej Times | alt= | url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Published in Dubai and available throughout the Gulf. }} ===Embassies=== * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Austria | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Embassy closed in 2011 for budgetary reasons; nearest diplomatic mission is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. }} * {{flag|Bahrain}} {{listing | name=Bahrain | url= | email= | address=115, Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 605074, +968 24 605075, +968 24 605133 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24605072 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://om.chineseembassy.org/ | email= | address=Villa 1368, way 3017, Shatti Al-Qurum | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 949204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Egypt}} {{listing | name=Egypt | alt= | url= | email=Eg.emb_muscat@mfa.gov.eg | address=Jamai'at al Dowal al Arabyia St | lat= | long= | directions=in the Diplomatic Area | phone=+968 24 600411, +968 24 600982 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24603626 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url=http://www.ambafrance-om.org | email= | address=P.O. Box 208 Madinat Qabous PC 115 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 681800, +968 24 681804 (emergencies) | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 681843 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url=http://www.maskat.diplo.de | email= | address=Hillat Al-Jazeera, Way No. 4911, Villa 953 | lat= | long= | directions=near Al Nahda Hospital, Ruwi | phone=+968 24 832482, +968 24 837374, +968 24 835000 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 835690 | hours=Su-W 9AM-12PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email= | address=PO Βox 175 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 793072 | tollfree= | fax=+968 787714 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iran}} {{listing | name=Iran | url= | email= | address=Jamai'at al Dowal al Arabyia St | lat= | long= | directions=in the Diplomatic Area | phone=+968 24 696944, +968 24 696947 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 696888 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy | url= | email=ambamasc@omantel.net.com | address=Al Qurum House 842 Way 2411 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 560968, +968 24 564832, +968 24 564838 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 564846 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Jordan}} {{listing | name=Jordan | url= | email= | address=Jamai'at al Dowal al Arabyia St | lat= | long= | directions=in the Diplomatic Area | phone=+968 24 692760, +968 24 692761 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 692762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing | name=Switzerland | alt=Consulate | url= | email=consulch@omantel.net.om | address=Al Asfoor Plaza Bldg 1F 104 | lat= | long= | directions=Qurum | phone=+968 24 568205 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 568206 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url=https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-muscat | email=muscat.enquiries@fco.gov.uk | address=116 Mina Al Fahal | lat= | long= | directions=in the Diplomatic Area | phone=+968 24 693077, +968 24 609000 | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 609010 | hours=Su-Th 7:30AM-2:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | url=http://oman.usembassy.gov/ | email=consularmuscat@state.gov | address=PO Box 202, PC 115, Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+968 24 643400, +968 24 643400 (emergencies) | tollfree= | fax=+968 24 643740 | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tourist information=== * '''National Travel Tourism''', Ar-Rumaylah Street, Wattayah, tel. +968 24 566046, e-mail: nttoman@omantel.net.om, Sat to Thu 8am-1pm, 4-7 pm ==Go next== * Drive west to [[Nizwa]], and then go hiking or camping in the magnificent [[Hajar Mountains]]. Explore the fortresses in the area, and visit the UNESCO sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn. * Drive south for an hour to explore the spectacular [[Central_Coastal_Oman#Do|Wadi Shab]]. Along the way check out the Bimmah Sinkhole, and then continue onwards to [[Sur]]. * Head north to [[Sohar]] for some good diving, visit [[Ibri]] and then continue onward to the [[Musandam Peninsula]]. {{guidecity}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Oman}} {{geo|23.55706|58.47027|zoom=12}} [[WikiPedia:Muscat, Oman]] [[Commons:Category:Muscat]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Middle East/Oman/Localities/Muscat/]] ety3olah5v7qot76swq41jqt5405zyc 0 23586 2957974 2859540 2016-03-15T00:46:56Z Wrh2 229 added geo tag from wikidata using [[Project:AWB|AWB]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Mutsu''' (むつ) [http://www.city.mutsu.aomori.jp/indexe.html] is the largest town of the [[Shimokita Peninsula]] in [[Aomori (prefecture)|Aomori]], [[Japan]]. ==Understand== Mutsu (pop. 65000) is a fairly grim town of gray concrete and rusting corrugated iron with no attractions to speak of, located across the bay from [[Aomori]]. However, it serves as the central transport hub of the peninsula, and you're likely to pass through on your way. [[Hotokegaura]], [[Omazaki]], [[Shiryazaki]], [[Osorezan]] and [[Yagen Onsen]] are all an easy drive away. Mt. Kamafuse overlooks the city and offers a couple chair lifts in the winter and a decent hike in the summer. Since the amalgamation of Mutsu with three neighboring towns in 2005, most of the peninsula is now technically within city limits, but this article covers only the town itself. ==Get in== Mutsu is well connected by Shimokita standards. ===By train=== The JR Ominato line from [[Noheji]] (on the Tohoku main line) passes through '''Shimokita station''' (下北駅) in the southern suburbs of Mutsu. From [[Tokyo]] station it takes roughly five hours to reach Shimokita. You will need to take three trains: The Tohoku Shinkansen ''Hayate'' to [[Hachinohe]], the Aoimori Railway to Noheji, then the JR Ominato local to Shimokita station. This trip will make your wallet almost ¥17,000 lighter each way. The Japan Rail Pass and JR East Rail Pass fully cover the trip, including the segment on the Aoimori Railway between Hachinohe and Noheji. Note that seats on the ''Hayate'' bullet train require a seat reservation (free with a Pass). ===By bus=== Buses from Mutsu's central '''bus terminal''' connect to various points in the peninsula, including [[Ohata]] (35 min, many daily), [[Oma]] (1.5h, 8 daily) and [[Mount Osore]] (30 min, 4 daily). No direct services to the [[Yagen Valley]] though, you'll have to connect through Ohata in time to catch the single daily bus. There are several services daily to [[Aomori]] (3.5h) and even occasional direct sleeper buses to [[Tokyo]]. ==Get around== Local bus services provide transportation around Mutsu, but the center is small enough to walk. ==See== *The northern command of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces is located on the road to Kawauchi, at the very edge of the city. Visitors can request tours of the base, which is home to several destroyers and other vessels. (Note, however, that these tours are unlikely to be available in English). ==Do== * Mt. Kamafuse overlooks the city and offers a couple chair lifts in the winter and a decent hike in the summer. * There are a few ''onsen'' on the outskirts of Mutsu. ==Eat== Central Mutsu has a number of quaint bars and restaurants. ==Drink== ==Sleep== Mutsu has a wide selection of reasonably cheap lodgings (¥6,000 with two meals), and the tourist information office is glad to help you book. *{{sleep | name=B&B Muu | url=http://www.0175.co.jp/muu/ | email=bonin@jomon.ne.jp | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A very atmospheric homestay with guest rooms located in the attic section of a log house, owned by an engineer specializing in wooden constructions. The host speaks very limited English, so some basic knowledge of Japanese will come in very handy, but he is otherwise very knowledgeable about the area and friendly. Breakfast costs extra, but tea and coffee are provided for free in the living area downstairs. Reservations can be made via e-mail. The location is given on [https://maps.google.co.th/maps?q=muu&hl=en&ll=41.268509,141.216851&spn=0.002314,0.004002&sll=41.268267,141.216851&sspn=0.002314,0.004002&t=h&gl=th&hq=muu&z=18&iwloc=A this Google map]. 3900 to 4400 yen/night, depending on the season. }} ==Cope== '''Mutsu Tourist Office''' (Masakari Plaza, tel. +81 175-22-0909), near the bus terminal, is helpful and can provide basic information in English, not just for Mutsu but the entire peninsula. They will also book accommodation for you. ==Go next== * [[Mount Osore]] (Osorezan) &mdash; Japan's gateway to Hell, with boiling technicolor hot springs * [[Yagen Valley]] &mdash; low-key hot springs in a near-untouched valley {{IsPartOf|Shimokita Peninsula}} [[commons:Category:Mutsu]] {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Mutsu, Aomori]] {{geo|41.2931|141.1831}} h4pcdwg87hcrgnfaf4fz9soikv8406j 0 23731 2953841 2436581 2016-03-08T18:51:13Z Traveler100 79350 format wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} [[Image:Nailsworth Clock.jpg|300px|thumb|Nailsworth Town Clock]] '''Nailsworth''' is a small town in the [[Cotswolds]], 6km south of [[Stroud]], in one of [[Stroud|Stroud's]] [[Five Valleys]] ==Get in== ===By car=== From the south (from [[Bath (England)|Bath]]) head up the A46, following signs for [[Stroud]]. ===By bus=== Three buses from [[Stroud]] number 40, 46 (from [[Cheltenham]]) and 93 (from [[Gloucester (England)|Gloucester]]) they go approximately half hourly (except Sunday) from Merrywalks bus station in [[Stroud]]. The last bus is at about 19:00. ==Get around== One can easily navigate Nailsworth by foot. ==See== * {{see | name=St George's Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Do== === Event === *Nailsworth Festival's on April 23rd til May 2nd [http://www.nailsworthfestival.co.uk]. *Country Market, every fourth Saturday morning in Mortimer Garden. *Food Festival, mid September. *Goodwill evening, last Friday in November. ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Egypt Mill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Stroud Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Nice meal }} * {{eat | name=Hobbs House Bakery | alt= | url= | email= | address=George Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mark @ Street | alt= | url= | email= | address=Market Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{eat | name=William's Foodhall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Fountain Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Great oysters }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The George Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=Newmarket Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Sleep== See [[Stroud]]. ==Go next== {{outlinecity}} {{geo|51.6954|-2.2234}} {{isPartOf|Gloucestershire}} [[WikiPedia:Nailsworth]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Gloucestershire/Nailsworth/]] 685jv5emi0g3ovvjp3twju002wtljrv 0 23999 2955760 2955757 2016-03-11T18:10:51Z K7L 2105 /* Ukraine */ - let's call a spade a spade, http://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-crisis-timeline-idUSBREA270PO20140308 should make the picture clearer wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|TT Banner.jpg}} {{translate|de|Nudismus}} '''Naturism''' &ndash; also known as '''Nudism''' or a '''Clothes-Free''' lifestyle &ndash; has a small but enthusiastic following in a number of countries around the world. It's not about sex, but a preference to abandon the artificial &ndash; and often functionally unnecessary &ndash; use of clothing to cover parts of the body. However, as nudity is often considered socially unacceptable, naturists often have difficulties finding travel destinations where they can practice their lifestyle and have their state of undress accepted. ==Understand== Many countries have laws that make nudity in a public place either a crime or at least a misdemeanor offense. Also, many societies associate nudity with erotic entertainments, which are often strictly controlled or forbidden. As a result, naturist destinations are often in remote, out of the way places, and discretely advertised to avoid attracting the undesirable attention of those who would interfere with this lifestyle, either by trying to put a stop to it or by using it as a source of personal amusement. Some naturist '''resorts''' (often called "nudist camps" by the public) are "clothing optional", leaving it up to the individual whether to wear clothing and/or how much. Others ''require'' nudity, to discourage visits by voyeurs who just want to look at naked people, and to maintain an egalitarian "we're ''all'' nude here" atmosphere. Many locations maintain fairly strict codes of public conduct, intended to keep them suitable for families with minor children and/or to avoid running afoul of laws against "lewd conduct" in public. Learn the expectations of any specific naturist destination before traveling there. The most common naturist destinations are '''beaches''' where nude bathing and sunbathing are either tolerated in practice or formally permitted. Whether naturism is tolerated at a particular beach is usually judged from local information, the relative remoteness of the location and whether the naturist feels reasonably inconspicuous. On a ''''mixed beach'''' without signs to demarcate an area allocated for naturism, a tension can arise between naturists and others over territory: adherents of each group feel presence of the other group spoils their enjoyment of the beach. This gives rise to dynamic situations where the suitability of a beach for naturism changes from time to time, shifting according to which group arrived first, and invisible demarcation lines seem to arise that tend to concentrate a naturist minority into "ghetto" areas. ==Destinations== ===Australia=== [[Australia]] '''ACT''' * Kambah Pool '''New South Wales''' *Armands Beach, Bermagui, Sapphire Coast, New South Wales *Birdie Beach, Wyong Shire NSW National Park & Wildlife Authority *Lady Bay Beach, Watsons Bay, Sydney Harbour (name changed in 1977 from Lady Jane Beach) *Little Congwong Beach, La Perouse, New South Wales *Obelisk Beach, Mosman, Sydney Harbour *Cobblers Beach, Mosman, Sydney Harbour *Werrong Beach, Royal National Park *Little Jibbon Beach, Royal National Park *Ocean Beach, Royal National Park *Marley Beach, Royal National Park *Curracurrang, Royal National Park *Samurai, One Mile *Belongil Beach (legal), Tyagarah '''Northern Territory''' *Casuarina Beach, Darwin '''Queensland''' Nude beaches were only recently made legal in Queensland, due to a court decision. Current quasi-legal beaches are: *Alexandria Bay (known as "A Bay") near Noosa is a popular spot with nudists and arguably the most tolerated nude beach. *Bribie Island - Remote beaches on Bribie were once popular with nudists, though Moreton Bay rangers as well as police now regularly patrol this remote island. '''South Australia''' *Maslin Beach *Ocean Beach near Robe *Pelican Point, Barmera *Murippi Beach, near Whyalla '''Tasmania''' *Bakers Beach (not legal, be discreet) '''Victoria''' ''Victoria has more than 2000 kilometres of coastline with hundreds of beaches. Four of those beaches are legal clothes-optional beaches. Mornington Peninsula *Sunnyside North Beach, Mount Eliza, Port Philip Bay (Legal) Great Ocean Road *Point Impossible Beach, Torquay, West Coast (Legal) *Southside Beach, near Bells Beach, West Coast (Legal) *Campbell's Cove (Legal) *Cape Conran *Cutlers Beach, Wonthaggi Heathlands *The Oaks, Cape Paterson '''Western Australia''' *North Swanbourne beach *Cable Beach, Broome *Warnbro Beach, Rockingham *Mauritius Beach, Exmouth *East Pretty Pool, Port Hedland *Ten Mile Lagoon, Esperance ===Europe=== ====Belgium==== In [[Belgium]] naturism is allowed only in dedicated inland spots and saunas and on the beach of [[Bredene]] close of [[Oostende]]. Out of Bredene naturism is not allowed in Belgian beaches. Before the opening of the naturist beach of [[Bredene]] to the practice of naturism in 2002, Belgians had to go the beaches of the [[Netherlands]], usually [[Groede]] in West-Zeeuws Vlaanderen ([[Seeland]]), as there are no naturist beaches in the [[Nord-Pas-de-Calais]] Department of [[France]]. An exception has always been the natural reserve of [[Het Zwin]], an empty beach between [[Knokke-Heist]] and the Dutch border, where naturism is not legal, but it has been traditionally tolerated. To avoid the increasing violations of privacy in the internet, the City Council of Bredene has strictly prohibited all types photography in the beach. ====Croatia==== [[Croatia]] was the first country in [[Europe]] to start with the concept of commercial naturist resorts. According to some estimates about 15% of all tourists that visit the country are naturists or nudists (more than one million each year). There are more than 20 official naturist resorts as well as a number of the so-called free beaches which are unofficial naturist beaches, sometimes controlled and maintained by local tourist authorities. Naturist beaches in [[Croatia]] are marked as "FKK". ====France==== *The largest naturist resort in Europe is Héliopolis/Port Nature at [[Cap d'Agde]] on the south coast. *Part of the [[Île du Levant]] in the Mediterranean is established as Héliopolis a naturist village. *Corsicana is one of several naturist beach resorts on the east coast of the island Corsica. *[[Euronat]] in the [[Aquitaine]] region of [[France]]. * [[Domaine De Belezy]] is a four star naturist resort some 30 miles north-east of Avignon at the foot of Mt Ventoux. ====Germany==== [[File:NRT2 2005.jpg|thumbnail|FKK Rad Classics 2005 in Karlsruhe, Germany]] =====On the sea===== Naturism is quite common on the German coast of the Baltic sea even without designated areas (marked by "FKK"), but less common on the coast of the North sea. =====On lakes and rivers (not supervised)===== On lakes and rivers there is no general rule. In some places naturism is practised, explicitly stated, or at least tolerated, and in other places it is not. If in doubt, do as the locals do. Topless sunbathing is tolerated virtually everywhere. =====In public baths and pools===== In public baths and indoor pools naturism is generally not tolerated; even toplessness might cause trouble with the pool attendant and eviction from premises. In some places naturism is mandatory during special hours or evenings; those would be marked by "FKK" as well. =====In Berlin===== If visiting Berlin, the Thermen Am Europa Center opposite the Crowne Plaza hotel on Nurnberger Strasse (close to KaDeWe and Zoo Station) is fully FKK and has indoor and outdoor pools, a full range of saunas, steam baths and hot tubs, etc., plus a reasonably priced restaurant. ====Greece==== Greece has only a few explicitly naturist resorts on the island [[Crete]], such as [http://www.vritomartis.com/swim/our-naturist-beach/ Filaki beach], and tourist information offices have said that naturism is not permitted elsewhere. There are, however, many beaches on the islands where naturism is tolerated. ====Italy==== The main Italian naturist resorts are: Le Betulle [http://www.lebetulle.org] in the village of La Cassa about 20 miles north-west of Turin; Campeggio Naturista Costalunga [http://www.costalunga.org], beautiful camping in Ligurie, near the town of Sassello, 24 km. from the coast; Cà Le Scope, located in Marzabotto near Bologna; Camping Classe, located in Ravenna on the coast, part naturist and part textile; Ecocampeggio Sassecorbo, located in Tuscany, near Grosseto; Sporting Club Gargano, naturist camping located in Puglia; Pizzo Greco, located in Calabrie, in south of Italy directly on the sea. ====Poland==== Although there no officially designated naturist resorts, there are several beaches frequented by naturists: Coast, eastwards: * Międzyzdroje-Lubiewo * Unieście * Grzybowo * Rowy * Dębki * Chałupy * Gdańsk-Stogi * Piaski Vicinity of big cities: * Warsaw - Wał Miedzeszyński * Cracow - Kryspinów * Poznań - Biskupice Wlkp. * Łódź - Piętnastki or Bronisławów The naturists' guide to Poland is available [http://www.naturyzm.info.pl/index.php?menu=intl here] ====Romania==== Although there no officially designated naturist resorts, there are few places, mainly beaches, frequented by naturists. Topless sunbathing is generally accepted on all beaches. Naturist beaches on the Black Sea: * 2 Mai Beach * Corbu Beach * Vadu Beach * Vama Veche Beach Resorts: * [[Ocna Sibiului]] - though only a small area is reserved for nudists ====Spain==== Since the arrival of democracy in [[Spain]] after the death of General Franco, nudity is legal over the whole of the Spanish territory and nobody can be fined for the simple fact of being naked. Nevertheless, some city councils prefer to allocate specially dedicated locations to naturists. Moreover, there are many locations in Spain that although they are not specially dedicated by the councils to naturism, they have a long established history of naturist practice. Most travel destinations in Spain have a naturist beach somewhere within the main tourist area. They range from commercial naturist resorts like [[Costa Natura]] in [[Malaga]] to alternative and hippy-oriented communities like in [[Caños de Meca]] ([[Cadiz]]), passing by family-oriented like [[Arealonga]] in [[Galicia]] and Waikiki in [[Tarragona]] or the mostly gay-oriented of [[Sitges]] close to Barcelona. [[Top-less]] sunbathing was introduced in Spain by northern and central-European tourist women in the early 70s in the last years of the Franco regime. Nowadays it has become extremely popular among Spanish women and although it is the norm on all Spanish beaches, not all women do it. ====United Kingdom==== There are about a dozen official naturist beaches. The popularity of the beaches ranges from Studland with about 2,500 users on a good day to Cleat's Shore where you are unlikely to see anyone else at all. Even the remote Holkham Bay on the North [[Norfolk (England)|Norfolk]] Coast had about 500 users one Sunday in September 2005. Whilst public nudity in Britain isn't explicitly illegal anywhere, it becomes a crime if you are 'causing offense' - therefore it would be very unwise to practice naturism even on the beach unless it is specifically designated as such. Topless bathing is not generally accepted as much in the United Kingdom as it is in mainland Europe, but it is still practiced on some beaches - try and make a personal judgment based on the people nearby. There are well over a hundred clubs ranging from little more than a patch of grass to residential resorts. Well over a hundred swimming pools and leisure centres offer naturist sessions. *'''Cleat's Shore''' on the [[Isle of Arran]] in [[Scotland]]. *The British national association - [http://www.british-naturism.org.uk] ====Ukraine==== {{disclaimerbox|As of March 2014, Crimea is under Russian control; this information is likely outdated}} Before the Russian occupation, most travel destinations in [[Crimea]] had a naturist beach somewhere outside of the main touristic area. The most known one was in [[Koktebel]]. Topless sunbathing was generally accepted on all beaches. ===North America=== :''See also [[w:List of social nudity places in North America|List of social nudity places in North America]] in Wikipedia'' ==== Canada ==== Toplessness for non-commercial purposes is nominally lawful throughout Ontario (per ''R. vs. Gwen Jacobs'') but rarely practised. There are a few clothing-optional beaches, such as Wreck Beach near Vancouver BC and Hanlan's Point Beach on the Toronto Islands. Nudism in Canada tends, predictably, to be very seasonal by nature. Some nudist or naturist resorts and campgrounds operate commercially. The Federation of Canadian Naturists (www.fcn.ca) and NetNude portal (www.netnude.com) have information on individual locations. ==== United States ==== Laws about nudity differ throughout the United States. Places like [[Fire Island]] are operated by the U.S. Park Service, which doesn't always cite offenders. They seem bothered only if you are in a family area like [[Ocean Beach]]. They might ask you to move further up the beach if someone complains. On beaches controlled by New York state, however, nudity is illegal. Toplessness by both men and women is legal anywhere in NY except for "lewd" displays, as in strip clubs, though of course that doesn't mean it will always be accepted. *[[Sandy Hook]] in [[New Jersey]] *[[Fire Island]] in [[New York (state)|New York]] *Moshup Beach in [[Aquinnah]], [[Massachusetts]]: a public beach on Martha's Vineyard where nudity is common and tolerated, although not explicitly permitted *Lucy Vincent Beach in [[Chilmark]], [[Massachusetts]]: a beach that is open only to those living or staying in Chilmark; nudity is explicitly permitted in certain areas *Haulover Beach in [[Fort Lauderdale]], [[Florida]]: Naturist Beach. *[[Baker Beach]] in [[San Francisco]], [[California]]. *[[Black's Beach]] in [[La Jolla]], [[California]], just north of [[San Diego]] Naturist resorts in the U.S. are rapidly growing in popularity. There are more than 280 naturist resorts, clubs, and campgrounds in America. Year round upscale resorts are found in [[Palm Springs]], [[California]]. Palm Springs is very popular with naturists as it is the sunniest city in the U.S. Being a desert, it averages only 5 inches (130&nbsp;mm) of rain a year and has no mosquitoes. Naturist resorts in [[Florida]] are also very popular. Virtually all resorts are a member of the AANR non-profit association (directory: [http://www.aanr.com/aanr-clubs]). The notable exception is [[New Hampshire]] [http://www.nhnude.com]. ==See also== * [[Clothes]] * [[Sauna]] {{PartOfTopic|Concerns}} {{outlinetopic}} [[Wikipedia:Naturism]] [[commons:Nudism]] ezhykx33bhsoo141ioe0v4pud63lpgk 0 24192 2963445 2937415 2016-03-25T14:02:30Z Nyttend 38459 /* By phone */ It's not just the Louisville area, and the present tense is "overlay", not "overlie" wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} {{otheruses}} '''[http://www.cityofnewalbany.com New Albany]''' is a city in [[Southern Indiana]]. It is the county seat of Floyd County with a population of 37,000. ==Get in== New Albany can be reached easily by car. I-64 provides access to the downtown area at Spring St., linking the city with [[Louisville]] and [[St. Louis]]. I-265 borders New Albany on the north with exits at State St., Grant Line Rd. and Charlestown Rd. before linking with I-65 near [[Clarksville (Indiana)|Clarksville]]. Air service is found at nearby Louisville International Airport. ==Get around== The main streets in the downtown area, east to west, are Main, Market, Spring, Elm and Oak. The north to south streets downtown include State, Pearl, Bank and the numbered streets Third and up. State St. connects downtown with Floyd Memorial Hospital and Paoli Pk, which leads to Floyds Knobs and US 150. Grant Line Rd (IN 111) leads to Indiana University Southeast, off of I-265. Charlestown Rd connects the city with the northeast side of Floyd County (and I-65 at Sellersburg). Spring St. eastbound becomes a freeway after leaving New Albany and connects to Clarksville and I-65 South in Jeffersonville. Corydon Pk., to the west of downtown, becomes a hilly route leading to IN 62 south of I-64 at Exit 118. Along the Ohio River, IN 111 continues south to the Horseshoe Southern Indiana casino near Elizabeth. US 150 branches off of I-64 at Exit 119, leading to northwest Floyd County. IN 64 connects I-64 at Exit 118 with Georgetown and beyond. ==See== ===Arts & Theater=== * {{see | name=Great Escape Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.greatescapetheatres.com/ | email= | address=300 Professional Ct | lat= | long= | directions=Charlestown Rd. next to Meijer | phone = +1 812 941-9640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=16 screen complex showing the latest movie releases. }} *'''New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater''' (''At the end of Pearl St., downtown'') Center of the action on the New Albany Riverfont, this outdoor showplace accommodates up to 10,000 persons for activities ranging from Bluegrass music shows and fireworks displays to rock concerts and visiting symphony orchestra performances * {{see | name=Paul Ogle Cultural and Community Center | alt= | url=http://oglecenter.ius.edu/ | email= | address=4201 Grant Line Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 941-2526 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located at Indiana University Southeast, this cultural and community center offers theater productions, children's matinees, concerts, dance and music recitals, and other cultural activities. }} ===Historic Sites=== * {{see | name=Carnegie Center for Art & History | alt= | url=http://www.carnegiecenter.org | email= | address=201 E. Spring St | lat= | long= | directions=at Bank St. | phone = +1 812 944-7336 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This building housed the New Albany Public Library from its completion in 1904 until 1969. It was erected with financial support from Andrew Carnegie and designed in the popular Beaux-Arts style. In 1971 the building reopened as an art and history museum and in 1998 it underwent major renovations. The Center hosts a succession of traveling exhibits, often in conjunction with special programs on local history and culture. }} * {{see | name=Culbertson Mansion State Memorial | alt= | url=http://www.in.gov/ism/StateHistoricSites/CulbertsonMansion/cm_histsig.aspx | email= | address=914 E. Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 944-9600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The highlight of Mansion Row, this opulent French Second Empire mansion was erected between 1867 and 1869 by William S. Culbertson, one of Indiana’s richest merchants and philanthropists. Designed by local architect James T. Banes, the three-story brick structure cost about $120,000 and contains approximately 16,00 square feet of living space. The 20-room interior includes fabric-quality wallpapers, marble fireplaces, frescoed ceilings, and a spectacular cantilevered staircase. The woodwork was crafted by local boat builders, and the tin roof was shipped from Scotland. }} * {{see | name=Scribner House | alt= | url=http://www.countyhistory.com/scribnerhouse | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 949-1776 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=State & Main Sts. Built in 1814 by Joel and Mary Scribner, this simple wood-frame, Federal-style structure is the oldest building in New Albany. The two-and-one-half story house has a basement, two parlors, and a hall on the first floor, three bedrooms and a hall on the second floor. A two-level rear porch provides a spectacular view of the Ohio River. }} * {{see | name=Town Clock Church | alt= | url= | email= | address=Third and Main Sts | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Restored 1852 Greek Revival church, originally housed the Second Presbyterian Church and a 160-foot clock tower which signaled New Albany’s location to the Ohio River boatmen. The original tower has since been shortened, but it remains distinctive. Owned since 1889 by the Second Baptist Church, an African-American congregation, the structure is said to have been a way station on the antebellum [[Underground Railroad]]. }} ==Do== ===Golf=== * {{do | name=Cherry Valley Golf Course | alt= | url= | email= | address=600 Cherry St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 945-2777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Valley View Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.valleyviewgolfclub.org | email= | address=3748 Lawrence Banet Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 923-7291 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Floyds Knobs. }} ===Festivals and Events=== *''late April'' '''Thunder Over Louisville''' Clarksville and Jeffersonville. [http://www.thunderoverlouisville.org/] The opening ceremonies to Louisville, Kentucky's Kentucky Derby Festival. Thunder Over Louisville is the largest annual fireworks show in the country, and the best viewing is along the Indiana shore of the Ohio River. If you plan to get a good seat, prepare to come the day before and camp. In the afternoon, private and military aircraft provide a magnificent airshow. After sunset, the fireworks begin and last nearly half an hour. *''Mid-September'' '''Lanesville Heritage Weekend''' Lanesville. [http://www.lanesville.k12.in.us/HeritageFest/Heritage.htm] A fall festival typical of many in southern Indiana. Is similar to a county fair, but later in the year. Local food and crafts are available, while rides and tractor and truck pulls provide entertainment. *''Early-mid October'' '''Harvest Homecoming Festival''' New Albany. [http://www.harvesthomecoming.com] The largest festival in southern Indiana brings participants from miles around. The festivities begin with a Saturday morning parade through the streets of New Albany. THe festival lasts for several weeks, and includes vendor booths downtown and carnival rides. *''early September'' ''New Albany Historic Homes Tour''' New Albany[http://www.newalbanypreservation.com] Visit 10 to 12 historic properties in the city's 4 historic districts. Discover the rich architectural heritage of this historic city on the banks of the Ohio River. From cozy cottages to elelgant mansions these beautifully preserved represent a wide variety of architectural styles including Federal, Greek Revival, Italinate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Craftsman, Colonial Revival, and others. ==Buy== *{{buy | name=Colokial | url=http://www.colokial.com | email= | address=138 E Spring St, New Albany | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 725-1321 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00 - 6:00 | price= | content=Handmade Items from around the world. Handbags, Home decor, Jewelry, Religious items }} ==Eat== ===American=== * {{eat | name=A Nice Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3129 Blackiston Mill Rd | lat= | long= | directions=at Charlestown Rd. | phone = +1 812 945-4321 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *'''Alamo Steakhouse''' ''7600 IN 64, Georgetown, 47122'' +1 812 951-3979. * {{eat | name=Applebee's | alt= | url=http://www.applebees.com | email= | address=3030 Grant Line Rd | lat= | long= | directions=at McDonald Ln. | phone = +1 812 941-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=B C's Original Ranch House | alt= | url= | email= | address=2612 Charlestown Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Colonial Manor SC | phone = +1 812 944-9199 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Beef O' Brady's | alt= | url=http://www.beefobradys.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 812 923-1316 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=''100 Lafollette Station (US 150 & Old Vincennes Rd.), Floyds Knobs''. }} *'''Chicken House''' ''7180 IN 111 (at St Joe Rd West), Sellersburg'' +1 812 246-9485 *'''Federal Hill Cafe''' ''310 Pearl'' +1 812 948-6646. * {{eat | name=Frisch's Big Boy Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.frischs.com | email= | address=804 Hausfeldt Ln | lat= | long= | directions=Grant Line Rd & I-265 | phone = +1 812 948-1972 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jack Binion's Steak House | alt= | url=http://www.horseshoe-indiana.com/restaurants/jack-binions-steak.html | email= | address=11999 Casino Center Dr, Elizabeth | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 812 969-6000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Inside Horseshoe Southern Indiana. }} * {{eat | name=JB's Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.horseshoe-indiana.com/restaurants/jbs-cafe.html | email= | address=11999 Casino Center Dr, Elizabeth | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Inside Horseshoe Southern Indiana. }} * {{eat | name=Joe Huber Family Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.joehubers.com/ | email= | address=2421 Scottsville Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 47106 812 923-5255 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Borden. }} * {{eat | name=Joe's OK Bayou | alt= | url= | email= | address=4308 Charlestown Rd | lat= | long= | directions=in front of Meijer | phone = +1 812 948-2080 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Juke Box | alt= | url= | email= | address=768 Highlander Point Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 923-1435 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Floyds Knobs. }} * {{eat | name=Kelsey's Bar & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=730 Rolling Creek Dr | lat= | long= | directions=at Grant Line Rd | phone = +1 812 949-1001 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(now El Nopal Mexican) }} * {{eat | name=Legends | alt= | url=http://www.horseshoe-indiana.com/restaurants/legends.html | email= | address=11999 Casino Center Dr, Elizabeth | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1 866-676-SHOE | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Inside Horseshoe Southern Indiana. }} * {{eat | name=Main Menu | alt= | url= | email= | address=3306 Plaza Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 948-6501 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=#. }} * {{eat | name=Mark's Feed Store | alt= | url=http://www.marksfeedstore.com | email= | address=3827 Charlestown Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 949-RIBS | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good barbeque. Try the buttermilk pie. }} *'''Rib Tip Tony's''' ''9585 IN 64, Georgetown'' +1 812 951-1410. *'''Sam's Food & Spirits''' Two Locations: ''3800 Payne Koehler Rd (at Charlestown Rd)'' +1 812 945-9757 & ''724 Highlander Point Dr., Floyds Knobs'' +1 812 923-7979. * {{eat | name=South Side Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=114 E. Main St | lat= | long= | directions=at Pearl St. | phone = +1 812 945-9645 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *'''Tommy Lancaster Restaurant''' ''1629 E Market St'' +1 812 945-2389. * {{eat | name=Tuckers American Favorites | alt= | url= | email= | address=2405 State St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 265 812 944-9999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Bistros=== * {{eat | name=Bistro New Albany | alt= | url= | email= | address=148 E. Market St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 949-5227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Rockwall Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.rockwallbistro.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 812 948-1705 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=''3426 Paoli Pk., Floyds Knobs'' }} ===Ice Cream Parlors=== * {{eat | name=Berry Twist | alt= | url= | email= | address=3670 Scottsville Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 923-8305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Floyds Knobs. }} * {{eat | name=Graeter's Ice Cream | alt= | url=http://www.graeters.com | email= | address=4310 Charlestown Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Great Escape Theatre | phone = +1 812 949-6263 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *'''Mom & Pop's Cone Corner''' ''1817 Graybrook Lane'' +1 812 945-6711. *'''Polly's Freeze''' ''5242 IN 62 (west of I-64), Georgetown'' +1 812 945-6911. * {{eat | name=Zesto | alt= | url= | email= | address=2740 Charlestown Rd | lat= | long= | directions=at Slate Run Rd | phone = +1 812 944-6845 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Italian=== * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Shop | alt= | url=http://www.thespaghettishop.com | email= | address=4510 Charlestown Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Matthew's Center | phone = +1 812 944-5400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Mexican=== *'''El Nopal''' Three Locations: ''2744 Charlestown Rd'' +1 812 941-9770 & ''730 Highlandere Point Dr., Floyds Knobs'' +1 812 923-2929. 730 Rolling Creek Dr. At Grant line Rd. +1 812 590-3434 * {{eat | name=Puerto Vallarta | alt= | url=http://www.puertovallartamexicanrestaurant.com | email= | address=4214 Charlestown Rd | lat= | long= | directions=in front of Meijer | phone = +1 812 945-3588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Qdoba Mexican Grill | alt= | url=http://www.qdoba.com | email= | address=4302 Charlestown Rd | lat= | long= | directions=in front of Meijer | phone = +1 812 941-9654 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Tumbleweed Southwest Grill | alt= | url=http://www.tumbleweedrestaurants.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Three locations: ''3005 Charlestown Crossing (at Charlestown Rd) +1 812 945-9333, ''2005 State St. (at West St) +1 812 945-0177 & ''702 Highlander Point Dr., Floyds Knobs'' +1 812 923-6011. }} ===Asian=== * {{eat | name=Asian Buffet | alt= | url= | email= | address=3813 Charlestown Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 265 812 941-6666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *'''Golden China Buffet''' ''3300 Grant Line Rd'' +1 812 948-8877. *'''Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant''' ''345 New Albany Plaza'' +1 812 945-1818. * {{eat | name=Onions Restaurant & Tea House | alt= | url= | email= | address=4211 Charlestown Rd | lat= | long= | directions=north of I-265 | phone = +1 812 981-0188 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *'''Oriental Star''' ''2602 Charlestown Rd'' +1 812 948-8895. * {{eat | name=Pearl Asian Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.horseshoe-indiana.com/restaurants/pearl.html | email= | address=11999 Casino Center Dr, Elizabeth | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 812 969-3560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Inside Horseshoe Southern Indiana. }} *'''Tran''' ''Charlestown Rd. (across from Meijer)'' ===Pizza=== * {{eat | name=Arni's Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.meetyouatarnis.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=''1208 State St'' +1 812 945-1149 & ''3700 Paoli Pk. (at Scottsville Rd), Floyds Knobs'' +1 812 923-9805. }} * {{eat | name=Bearno's Little Sicily | alt= | url=http://www.bearnospizza.net | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Two locations: ''3002 Charlestown Crossing (at Charlestown Rd.)'' +1 812 949-7914 & ''406 La Follette Station, Floyds Knobs'' +1 812 923-4600. }} * {{eat | name=Fun House | alt= | url= | email= | address=373 Professional Ct | lat= | long= | directions=next to Great Escape Theater | phone = +1 812 945-2386 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Little Caesars Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.littlecaesars.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Two locations: ''3525 Grant Line Rd (inside K-Mart)'' +1 812 948-7774 & "2868 Charlestown Rd." +1 812 542-6500. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza King | alt= | url= | email= | address=3825 Charlestown Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 265 812 945-4405 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Rich O's Public House & Sportstime Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.richos.com | email= | address=3312 Plaza Dr | lat= | long= | directions=off Grant Line Rd | phone=+1 812 949-2804 or +1 812 944-2577 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Wick's Pizza Parlor | alt= | url=http://wickspizza.com/flash.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Seafood=== *'''Dock Sea Foods''' ''1125 State St'' +1 812 944-2951. * {{eat | name=Cape Codder | alt= | url= | email= | address=2604 Charlestown Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Colonial Manor SC | phone = +1 812 948-1692 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *'''Rustic Frog''' ''1720 Old River Rd'' +1 812 944-0576. ==Drink== ===Alcohol=== * {{drink | name=Hugh E Bir's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=324 E. Market St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 945-8884 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Mac's Hideway | url= | email= | address=1636 Slate Run Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 945-4256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great food with an awesome bar atmosphere. The nicest bartenders in New Albany. Great drink specials every day. }} * {{drink | name=Pastime Grill & Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address=424 E. Market St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 945-9055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Shooters Saloon | alt= | url= | email= | address=330 Vincennes St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 945-1850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Steinert's Grill & Pub | alt= | url=http://www.steinertsgrillandpub.com | email= | address=401 E. Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 945-8827 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Coffee Houses=== * {{drink | name=Aroma Café & Bar | alt= | url=http://www.horseshoe-indiana.com/restaurants/aroma-cafe-and-bar.html | email= | address=11999 Casino Center Drive, Elizabeth | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Inside Horseshoe Southern Indiana }} *'''Bean Street Cafe''' ''3003 Charlestown Crossing'' +1 812 944-6262 & ''101 Lafollette Station (US 150 & Old Vincennes Rd., Floyds Knobs)'' +1 812 923-1404. * {{drink | name=Coffee Crossing | alt= | url= | email= | address=4212 Charlestown Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Great Escape Theatre | phone = +1 812 981-2633 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Hobknobb Roasting Company | alt= | url=http://www.hobknobb.com | email= | address=3700 Paoli Pk. (at Scottsville Rd.), Floyds Knobs | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 812 923-1458 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Starbucks | alt= | url=http://www.starbucks.com | email= | address=200 New Albany Plaza (inside Kroger) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 812 948-2812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== ===Bed & Breakfasts=== * {{sleep | name=Admiral Bicknell Inn | alt= | url=http://www.admiralbicknell.com/ | email= | address=600 E. Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 812 981-8000 | tollfree=+1-800-981-8003 | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Box Tree Inn | alt= | url=http://www.tcentury.com/ | email= | address=612 E. Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 812 941-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Harvest Moon Cabin | alt= | url= | email= | address=1418 Indiana Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 944-2796 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Mansion Row Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=1014 E. Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 945-0312 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Wedding Chapel on site. }} * {{sleep | name=Mansion at River Walk | alt= | url=http://www.tcentury.com/ | email= | address=704 E. Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 941-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Stone Rest Bed & Breakfast | alt= | url= | email= | address=8758 Rufing Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 923-8242 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Greenville. }} ===Hotels=== * {{sleep | name=Horseshoe Southern Indiana | alt= | url=http://www.horseshoe-indiana.com | email= | address=11999 Casino Center Dr, Elizabeth, 47117 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-676-SHOE | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 503 rooms, numerous anemities. }} * {{sleep | name=Hampton Inn | alt= | url=http://www.hamptoninn.com/ | email= | address=506 W Spring Street | lat= | long= | directions=I-64 at Exit 123 | phone = +1 812 944-4600 | tollfree=+1-800-HAMPTON | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=76 rooms, indoor pool, exercise room, meeting room. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | alt= | url=http://www.hiexpress.com/newalbanyin/ | email= | address=411 W Spring St | lat= | long= | directions=I-64 at Exit 123 | phone = +1 812 945-2771 | tollfree=+1-800-HOLIDAY | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 135 rooms, indoor pool, meeting rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 | alt= | url=http://www.motel6.com | email= | address=1079 Luther Rd | lat= | long= | directions=I-64 at Exit 118 IN 62-64 | phone = +1 812 923-0441 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Georgetown. }} ==Connect== ===Newspaper=== *'''''[http://www.news-tribune.com/ The Tribune]''''' ===Television=== *'''[http://www.indiana9.com/ Indiana 9 Television (Cable 98)]''' ===By phone=== Most telephone numbers in New Albany, as well as the rest of southern Indiana, consist of +1 812 plus a seven-digit number, but a second area code (+1 930) was overlaid onto the entire 812 area in September 2014. A local or in-state telephone call now requires all 10 digits of the local number be dialed (omitting just the leading +1 from a local landline call). Signage on many established businesses may still display the original seven-digit numbers; dial 812 before these if no area code is indicated. ==Go next== * [[Clarksville (Indiana)|Clarksville]] * [[Corydon (Indiana)|Corydon]] * [[Jeffersonville (Indiana)|Jeffersonville]] * [[Louisville]] {{routebox | image1=I-64.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[St. Louis]] | minorl1=[[Georgetown (Floyd County, Indiana)|Georgetown]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Frankfort (Kentucky)|Frankfort]] | minorr1=[[Louisville]] | image2=I-265.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Jeffersonville (Indiana)|Jeffersonville]] | minorr2=[[Clarksville (Indiana)|Clarksville]] | image3=US 150.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Vincennes]] | minorl3=[[Floyds Knobs]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Danville (Kentucky)|Danville]] | minorr3=[[Louisville]] }} {{geo|38.28556|-85.82417}} {{IsPartOf|Southern Indiana}} {{usablecity}} [[Wikipedia:New Albany, Indiana]] [[commons:Category:New Albany, Indiana]] [[Dmoz:Regional/North_America/United_States/Indiana/Localities/N/New_Albany/]] 8rwf74ur016k0t399zat9bo7d3go0i8 0 24200 2953844 2741180 2016-03-08T19:01:54Z Traveler100 79350 format wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Newark}} '''Newark-on-Trent''' is a small market town in [[Nottinghamshire]] famous as a parliamentary stronghold during the English Civil War and now a major centre for antiques. ==Understand== Newark is in eastern Nottinghamshire, on the border with [[Lincolnshire]]. It is predominantly an agricultural town with some light industry and tourism, benefiting from its location on the edge of [[Sherwood Forest]]. ==Getting There== ===By Road=== Newark is situated on the A1 trunk road which runs from [[London]] to [[Edinburgh]], approximately 120 miles from London, and on the A17 from the east and the A46 from the south west. ===By Train=== Newark has good rail links. It is on the East Coast Main Line served by [http://www.eastcoast.co.uk/ Virgin Trains East Coast] trains running between London and [[Scotland]], about 1 hour 20 minutes from London. It is also on the line from [[Nottingham]] to [[Lincoln]] operated by East Midlands Trains. ===By Air=== The nearest airports are East Midlands Airport (30 miles / 50 minutes) and Humberside International Airport. ===By Boat=== Newark is situated on the River Trent and is readily accessible from inland waterways and the sea. Newark has mooring for visiting craft and boasts two marinas in the town and a harbour at the nearby village of [[Farndon]]. ==Getting Around== The majority of the town is readily explored on foot but forays further afield can be easily made by bus or taxi. As the town is relatively flat many people cycle and there is a rudimentary infrastructure of cycle paths. ==See== * {{see | name=Newark Castle | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Remains of the Norman castle destroyed by parliamentarian troops during the English Civil War. }} * {{see | name=Millgate Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Millgate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Folk Museum with a permanent display of artefacts and photographs of old Newark. }} * {{see | name=The parish church of St. Mary Magdalene | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Do== === Events === *'''Visit the International Antiques Fair''' on the show-ground various dates throughout the year. This is a major gathering of antique traders from around the country and abroad with thousands of stalls to browse. *'''Visit the Newark and Notts Agricultural show''' on the show-ground during the second full weekend in May. A traditional rural agricultural show with the usual mix of animals, tractors and farmers. ==Learn== *'''Newark & Sherwood College''' provides courses at various levels. [http://www.newarkandsherwood.ac.uk] ==Work== ==Buy== Newark's retail outlets predominantly cater for the local community. Major shopping expeditions will necessitate excursions into [[Nottingham]], [[Lincoln]] or to Meadowhall shopping centre in [[Sheffield]]. *Enjoy the variety of stalls in Newark's market in the market place Tuesday through Saturday. *Browse the shops along Chain Lane and in the market place. *Each Wednesday Newark holds a livestock market. ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Traditional Fish & Chips''' is a perennial favourite for English economy eating. Try Middle Gate or Appletongate. ===Mid Range=== * {{eat | name=Asha Tandoori | alt= | url= | email= | address=Stodman Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Good Indian food. }} * {{eat | name=Braith's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Carter Gate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Coffee Bar with extensive range of hot & cold sandwiches. }} * {{eat | name=Il Castello | alt= | url= | email= | address=Castlegate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Italian }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Express | alt= | url= | email= | address=The Wharf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Pizza and Italian Cuisine with excellent views over the River Trent. }} * {{eat | name=Shaan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kirk Gate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Another Indian restaurant }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Cafe Bleu | alt= | url= | email= | address=Castlegate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=French Bistro-style. }} * {{eat | name=Zizzi's at the Ossington | alt= | url= | email= | address=Great North Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Pizza & Pasta style eatery - brilliant ambience and service. }} * {{eat | name=Mandarin | alt= | url= | email= | address=Beaumond Cross | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Cantonese style Chinese restaurant }} * {{eat | name=The New King Wah | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bar Gate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Cantonese style Chinese restaurant }} ==Drink== Newark boasts many drinking establishments. For a traditional British pub try The Old Kings Arms on Kirkgate. The Old Post Office on Kirkgate The Castle Barge (Newark's Floating Pub) on the Wharf The Mayze on Castlegate The Castle Pub on Castle Gate The Queen's Head in the Market Place Wetherspoon's in the Market Place The White Hart through the arch in the Market Place The Cardinal's Hat on Churchill Drive The Springhouse on Farndon Road The Crown & Mitre on Castlegate The Cornexchange Night Club on Castlegate, currently closed due to a drug raid ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== ===Splurge=== ==Connect== ==Stay safe== Newark is relatively a safe place. There are a few undesirable people in Newark, much like any other town in the country. The places that are most often avoided are Yorke Drive (near Northgate Train Station) and Devon Road (Hawtonville Estate) although your life isn't necessarily threatened. Avoiding the Sconce Hills Park at night is recommended as there has been a history of muggings and other crimes there, though during the day it is mostly used for dog walkers and children playing. ==Cope== ==Go next== *Newark is the gateway to [[Sherwood Forest]], home of the legendary outlaw '''Robin Hood'''. *Take a trip to [[Lincoln]]. [[Lincolnshire]]'s historic and picturesque county town with its famous Gothic cathedral. *Visit [[Southwell]] for the horse racing and the magnificent mediaeval minster. *Enjoy [[Nottingham]]'s Goose Fair. The UK's biggest fair takes place the first weekend in October. {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Nottinghamshire}} [[Wikipedia:Newark-on-Trent]] {{geo|53.0780|-0.8113|zoom=14}} 5ns91uicn06q1ksjx2dfita26ucp6nu 0 24435 1003341 1003340 2009-10-14T02:33:46Z LtPowers 1809 fix double redirect (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan]] f11vsp2x3j9t7bgypcjkqa9ahgu0wp2 0 24534 2686567 2576815 2014-11-11T22:50:40Z AndreCarrotflower 1800 /* Municipalities */ Somerset redirects to [[Barker (New York)]]; also, Lockport, North Tonawanda, and Niagara Falls are cities as opposed to villages or hamlets - simplifying section title to avoid unwieldy length wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} [[Image:Niagara Falls, New York from Skylon Tower.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Niagara Falls, after the snow falls]] '''Niagara County''' is in the [[Niagara Frontier]] region of [[New York (state)|New York]]. ==Municipalities== *[[Lockport]] &mdash; the county seat, known for its historic set of five canal locks *[[Barker (Niagara County)|Barker]] &mdash; *[[Gasport]] &mdash; *[[Lewiston (New York)|Lewiston]] &mdash; home to Artpark *[[Middleport]] &mdash; *[[Niagara Falls (New York)|Niagara Falls]] &mdash; the honeymoon capital of the world *[[North Tonawanda]] &mdash; *[[Olcott]] &mdash; a beach community *[[Wilson (New York)|Wilson]] &mdash; *[[Youngstown (New York)|Youngstown]] &mdash; the northwesternmost community in the state, home to Old Fort Niagara ==Other destinations== {{Mapframe|43.21|-78.78|zoom=10|width=500|height=450|layer=OB}} ==Understand== ==Talk== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ===Itineraries=== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Niagara Frontier}} {{outlineregion}} [[wikipedia:Niagara County, New York]] {{geo|43.20|-78.75|zoom=10}} {{mapmask|43.024,-78.881|43.032,-78.883|43.047,-78.906|43.065,-78.948|43.064,-78.963|43.070,-79.008|43.066,-79.010|43.077,-79.074|43.081,-79.075|43.091,-79.066|43.107,-79.057|43.113,-79.060|43.120,-79.069|43.129,-79.054|43.138,-79.043|43.143,-79.042|43.162,-79.046|43.173,-79.053|43.200,-79.048|43.210,-79.056|43.223,-79.053|43.254,-79.055|43.262,-79.070|43.275,-79.013|43.283,-78.964|43.316,-78.840|43.328,-78.773|43.340,-78.724|43.341,-78.695|43.358,-78.632|43.362,-78.590|43.372,-78.533|43.374,-78.465|43.268,-78.464|43.223,-78.461|43.163,-78.465|43.085,-78.466|43.081,-78.472|43.084,-78.471|43.082,-78.474|43.086,-78.475|43.082,-78.497|43.083,-78.499|43.086,-78.496|43.086,-78.502|43.089,-78.500|43.089,-78.506|43.093,-78.506|43.092,-78.503|43.093,-78.509|43.097,-78.509|43.094,-78.515|43.090,-78.514|43.087,-78.526|43.090,-78.527|43.087,-78.529|43.085,-78.539|43.090,-78.541|43.088,-78.543|43.090,-78.546|43.093,-78.546|43.093,-78.541|43.098,-78.545|43.096,-78.550|43.092,-78.550|43.090,-78.560|43.095,-78.554|43.097,-78.560|43.094,-78.563|43.088,-78.565|43.088,-78.576|43.081,-78.572|43.080,-78.575|43.085,-78.579|43.088,-78.578|43.088,-78.582|43.085,-78.585|43.080,-78.580|43.076,-78.584|43.075,-78.582|43.073,-78.586|43.076,-78.591|43.069,-78.594|43.072,-78.595|43.072,-78.606|43.076,-78.601|43.077,-78.612|43.074,-78.615|43.078,-78.617|43.083,-78.612|43.087,-78.619|43.085,-78.627|43.090,-78.632|43.093,-78.630|43.093,-78.635|43.097,-78.640|43.089,-78.640|43.089,-78.646|43.087,-78.648|43.085,-78.646|43.080,-78.646|43.086,-78.664|43.084,-78.679|43.080,-78.681|43.088,-78.690|43.086,-78.707|43.082,-78.709|43.081,-78.719|43.086,-78.727|43.083,-78.735|43.069,-78.745|43.070,-78.767|43.065,-78.777|43.066,-78.800|43.062,-78.806|43.053,-78.808|43.050,-78.830|43.047,-78.832|43.031,-78.824|43.029,-78.830|43.019,-78.839|43.019,-78.852|43.022,-78.861|43.021,-78.877|43.024,-78.88195}} 8kv47xepqr2qb22ab9ut0t4czgfd1bo 0 24675 2953736 2635298 2016-03-08T15:53:20Z 158.85.122.237 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} [[File:Nizwa (7).jpg|thumb|300px|View from the tower of Nizwa Fort]] '''Nizwa''' is a historic city in [[Northern Oman]]. ==Understand== Nizwa was the capital of [[Oman]] in the 6th and 7th century, and is known as one of the first cities in Oman to convert to Islam. For centuries it was a seat of conservative Islamic scholarship, and was considered to be so hostile to outsiders that even in the mid-20th century the explorer Wilfred Thesiger was forced to abandon his attempts to visit the city. In the 1950s Nizwa revolted against the Sultan of Muscat; this was eventually suppressed with the aid of British forces. Since the 1970s it has quickly modernized, yet managed to retain its traditional character in its newer architecture. Today the city is known for date cultivation, the most highly prized varieties of which are khalas and khumaizi. Nizwa is located at the base of the Hajar Mountains, and can be a good base for day trips into the mountains or nearby wadis. It is now after Muscat the second city most visited by foreigners. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|22.91903|57.53574|zoom=14}} Nizwa is about 1 hr 30 min southwest of Muscat on Highway 15. For travelers driving from Al Ain in the UAE, it is just over a 3 hr drive on Highway 21. * {{listing | name=Oman National Transport Company | alt=ONTC | url=http://www.ontcoman.com/ | email= | address=Saqar Karsha (Agent) | lat= | long= | directions=by the souq | phone=+968 25 431979, +968 99 449680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Runs buses to and from Muscat twice daily, with a travel time of 2 hrs 20 min. }} ==Get around== ==See== [[File:Nizwa_Fort.jpg|thumb|Nizwa Fort]] *{{see | name=Nizwa Fort | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.933264 | long=57.530255 | directions= | phone=+968 26 5411844 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Nizwa Fort.jpg | hours=Sa-Th 09:00-16:00, F 09:00-11:00 | price=OMR0.50 | content=Built in 1668 by Imam Sultan bin Saif al Ya'rubi, this imposing fort is one of Oman's most-visited national monuments. In the early 1950s the large round tower of the fort was bombed by the British Royal Air Force during the revolt. It houses a museum, and from the tower there are good views of Nizwa and the surrounding date plantations.}} * {{see | name=Falaj Daris | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hwy 21 | lat=22.971443 | long=57.548949 | directions=northern outskirts of Nizwa | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=FalajDaris.JPG | hours= | price=Free | content=One of five aflaj, gravity-fed irrigation systems which are collectively listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this falaj has been in operation since at least 500 CE, although it is believed a similar irrigation system has been used in the area since 2500 BCE. A pleasant park has been created around one section of the falaj, and makes an ideal spot for a picnic. }} ==Do== [[File:Nizwa Souq.jpg|thumb|Local crafts for sale at the souq]] *{{do | name=Nizwa Souq | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.932799 | long=57.531709 | directions=near the castle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Nizwa Souq.jpg | hours=early morning until 11:30 | price= | content=This lively souq has separate sections for vegetables, meat, and pottery. The eastern sections are the most atmospheric as they have not yet been renovated.}} *{{do | name=Goat Souq | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.931416 | long=57.532589 | directions=a round structure near the main souq | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th & F mornings | price= | content=Be there at around 07:30 and you can enjoy the last hour of the goat market. Business is brisk with a lot of shouting, [[haggling]] and handslaps. Truly Arabian and wonderful. }} ==Buy== Nizwa is famous for its handcrafted silver khanjars (daggers), and noted for silver craftsmanship in general. You can find good pieces at the souq, but you'll have to bargain hard. The souq is also a good source for antiques, including Maria Theresa thalers, once used as Oman's official currency. Vanilla, saffron, spices, dried lemons and nuts of all types are also good purchases, and can be found in the older section of the souq. This is also a good place to pick up some of Nizwa's prized dates. ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Bahjat Al Sham | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hwy 21 | lat=22.905409 | long=57.53297 | directions=next to the Al Diyar Hotel | phone=+968 25 412409 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good, inexpensive international menu. Unlicensed. }} * {{eat | name=Lulu Hypermarket | alt= | url=http://oman.luluhypermarket.com/customercare.html | email= | address= | lat=22.87665 | long=57.537446 | directions= | phone=+968 25 415900 | tollfree= | fax=+968 25 415999 | hours=Sa-Th 08:00-23:45; F 08:00-11:00, 16:30-23:45 | price= | content=Has a full hot and cold deli. This is a good place to stock up if you're heading into the mountains for a couple of days. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Al Diyar Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.aldiyarhotel.com/ | email=booking@aldiyarhotel.com | address=Highway 21 | lat=22.906193 | long=57.532952 | directions= | phone=+968 25 412402 | tollfree= | fax=+968 25 412405 | price=OMR 35-55/night | checkin= | checkout= | content=Has Wi-Fi, pool, gym, and restaurant. }} *{{sleep | name=Falaj Daris | alt= | url=http://www.falajdarishotel.com/mainpage.htm | email=fdhnizwa@omantel.net.om | address= | lat=22.895637 | long=57.530581 | directions= | phone=+968 24 410500 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Has onsite restaurant, two pools, and gym. This hotel is popular with Omanis and tourists. }} * {{sleep | name=Majan Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.majangh.com/ | email= | address=Highway 21 | lat=22.92821 | long=57.53718 | directions= | phone=+968 25 431910 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Safari Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.879358 | long=57.536792 | directions= | phone=+968 25 432150 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=3 star hotel with fitness centre, massage, billiards, Turkish/steam bath, outdoor swimming pool and restaurant. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== [[Bahla]] with its magnificent fortress is just a half-hour drive to the west. Also close by is the old village of Al Hamra, and scenic Misfat which is the starting point for several good hiking trails. Jebel Shams with Wadi Ghul, and the mountain villages of the Saiq Plateau, can all be visited as day trips from Nizwa. {{geo|22.9333|57.5333}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Oman}} {{usablecity}} [[WikiPedia:Nizwa]] [[Commons:Category:Nizwa]] 8090p2qfcu1po5cwf5z76kkuryvffwc 0 24920 2830916 2746850 2015-07-29T12:07:50Z WOSlinker 113846 link wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg|pgname=Northeast}} [[Image:Centro Histórico de Olinda - Pernambuco.jpg|thumb|325px|Rooftops in historic Olinda]] Whereas elegant [[Rio de Janeiro (city)|Rio de Janeiro]] and cosmopolitan [[São Paulo]] may be the best-known places in [[Brazil]], the '''Northeast''', or ''Nordeste'' is one of the liveliest - a land of sunny beaches, colonial towns, vibrating street parties, music and friendly people. ==States== Nine states comprise the Northeast region, counting along the coast from the south: {{Regionlist | regionmap=NortheastBrazil.png | regionmaptext= | regionmapsize=325px | region1name=[[Bahia]] | region1color=#CFCF94 | region1items= | region1description= | region2name=[[Sergipe]] | region2color=#C3BEA3 | region2items= | region2description= | region3name=[[Alagoas]] | region3color=#B69EB3 | region3items= | region3description= | region4name=[[Pernambuco]] | region4color=#BCB491 | region4items= | region4description= | region5name=[[Paraíba]] | region5color=#C3D099 | region5items= | region5description= | region6name=[[Rio Grande do Norte]] | region6color=#ACC2A6 | region6items= | region6description= | region7name=[[Ceará]] | region7color=#C8AA92 | region7items= | region7description= | region8name=[[Piauí]] | region8color=#E7EF5D | region8items= | region8description= | region9name=[[Maranhão]] | region9color=#C1E25C | region9items= | region9description= }} Despite being grouped together, culturally and geographically speaking some of those states can be very far apart from each other. ==Cities== * [[Fortaleza]] - the pleasant capital of [[Ceará]] and close to several spectacular beaches * [[João Pessoa]] - the capital of [[Paraíba]], with the easternmost point in the Americas * [[Juazeiro do Norte]] - One of Brazil's most famous pilgrimage sites, located in rural Ceará. * [[Maceio]] - the beautiful capital city of [[Alagoas]], known as the "Waters' Paradise" * [[Natal]] - Founded on the 25th of december (Natal means Christmas in Portuguese), and the capital of [[Rio Grande do Norte]] * [[Recife]] - a major city and the capital of [[Pernambuco]] * [[Salvador]] (Salvador da Bahia) - the capital of [[Bahia]], rich in African influence and colonial architecture * [[São Luís]] - a major city, capital of [[Maranhão]] and halfway between Amazon and Northeast. * [[Teresina]] - Considered by some to be the hottest city in Brazil, it is the capital of [[Piauí]] and a gateway to exploring the pre-historic remains in [[Serra da Capivara]]. ==Other destinations== [[Image:Vale do Pati.jpg|thumb|The Pati Valley, in [[Chapada Diamantina National Park]]]] * [[Abrolhos]] &mdash; archipelago off the coast of Bahia * [[Chapada Diamantina National Park]] * [[Fernando de Noronha]] &mdash; tropical island paradise in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. Is protected as a Marine National Park since 1997 and a World Heritage Site * [[Ilha dos Poldros]] &mdash; an island right by the main mouth of the Parnaíba river * [[Lençóis Maranhenses]] &mdash; stunning white sand dunes * [[Parque Nacional de Sete Cidades]] &mdash; created as a national park mainly because of the paintings, although most viritors find more pleasure in rock formations and wildlife * [[Serra da Capivara National Park]] &mdash; a protected area and [[UNESCO World Heritage List|World Heritage site]], contains the oldest prehistoric rock paintings in the Americas ==Understand== [[Image:Fernando de Noronha - Pernambuco - Brasil(5).jpg|thumb|[[Fernando de Noronha]]]] The Northeast is the sunniest of Brazilian regions. Although this may mean long periods of drought for the mainly agricultural inland of some states (and thus crop losses and widespread poverty), the climate also provides almost year-round opportunities for beach-going and other outdoor activities. Long favoured by Brazilian holiday makers, the Northeast has also become increasingly popular with European travellers, especially from [[Portugal]], [[Spain]] and [[Italy]] due to language and cultural similarities. The region was also the original site of European colonization in Brazil. The first Europeans landed in Bahia, set up the country's first capital in Salvador, and over the next centuries brought millions of slaves from [[Africa]] to the region. Added to the indigenous population, the result is a fascinating rich cultural mix that makes up some often unknown faces of Brazilian culture. ==Talk== * oxente (''oh shench'') or oxe (''oshe'') :Sounds like "Oh Shit", but actually it is an interjection. It can mean admiration, surprise or a misunderstanding. ;vôte: a suprise. ;quengo : head ;frango :homossexual (only in Pernambuco) ;butico: butt ==Get in== The largest airports are [[Salvador]], [[Recife]] and [[Fortaleza]], which provide easy access to most of Brazil. Some international flights too, but nothing compared to [[Rio de Janeiro|Rio]] or [[São Paulo]]. At present construction is under way in Natal of what is supposed to be the largest Airport in Brazil. ==Get around== ==See== ===Itineraries=== ==Do== ==Eat== ===Local dishes=== * '''Buchada de Bode''': made with the white entrails of a goat, with rice and farofa on the side. Not for the weak of stomach. * '''Carne de Sol''' (sun-dried meat): beef jerky, a very traditional cearense food item, eaten in a wide array of styles, often splashed with clarified butter * '''Escondidinho''': dish of shredded beef jerky (or shredded chicken breast, or shrimps) topped with mashed cassava, seasoned with clarified butter and gratin with coalho cheese * '''Macaxeira frita''': cassava fries, frequently enjoyed as a late night snack * '''Moqueca''': seafood stew made with coconut milk * '''Rapadura''': brick of dried raw garapa (sugarcane juice). Very caloric and durable and portable and rich in vitamin C. Traditional cowboy fare * '''Sarapatel''': made with the red entrails and blood of a goat or pig. Another dish not for the weak of stomach. ===Local beverages=== * '''Açaí''': thick creamy purple juice from the grated fruit of the açaí palm (''Euterpe oleracea''); particularly tasty when served with crushed cashew nuts (''castanha de caju''), whipped with banana and honey. * '''Cajuína''': delicious clarified juice from the pulpy part of the cashew fruit, sold in glass bottles ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{outlineregion}} {{geo|-12.9667|-38.5167}} {{IsPartOf|Brazil}} [[WikiPedia:Northeast Region, Brazil]] 5iaodhyqhtvpkgbv1aaorjwm4s86v83 0 24962 2958474 2587091 2016-03-15T23:54:34Z Wrh2 229 /* top */added geo tag from wikidata using [[Project:AWB|AWB]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} The '''Northeastern United States''' is made up of two parts: * [[New England]] — A region including the states of [[Maine]], [[New Hampshire]], [[Vermont]], [[Massachusetts]], [[Rhode Island]], and [[Connecticut]]. * [[Mid-Atlantic]] — A region including the states of [[New York (state)|New York]], [[New Jersey]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[Delaware]], and [[Maryland]]. {{extraregion}} {{isPartOf|United States of America}} [[WikiPedia:Northeastern United States (U.S. Census Bureau)]] 4gjluuktrdtvwb08yjv4kqgnqmrndga 0 24986 2953897 2701464 2016-03-08T20:47:41Z DethDestroyerOfWords 2129351 /* Eat */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''North East Scotland''' is in [[Scotland]], one of the four countries that make up the [[United Kingdom]] of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This is the part of Scotland to the north of the [[Central Belt of Scotland|Central Belt]] and east of the [[Scottish Highlands|Highlands]] which has long been known as good farming and fishing territory, but has of late come into considerable wealth because of its location as a base for the North Sea offshore oil industry. ==Counties== {{Regionlist | regionmap=North East Scotland map.png | regionmapsize=400px | region1name=[[Moray]] | region1color=#e9afaf | region1description= | region2name=[[Aberdeenshire]] | region2color=#d35f5f | region2description= | region3name=[[Angus]] | region3color=#ff5555 | region3description= | region4name=[[Perth and Kinross]] | region4color=#ffaaaa | region4description= | region5name=[[Fife]] | region5color=#ff0000 | region5description= }} ==Cities and Towns== ===Cities=== * [[Aberdeen]] * [[Dundee]] * [[Perth (Scotland)|Perth]] ===Towns=== * [[Dunfermline]] * [[Elgin]] * [[Fraserburgh]] * [[Kirkcaldy]] * [[St Andrews]] * [[Stonehaven]] ==Other destinations== '''Glamis Castle''' ''See below'' ==Understand== ==Talk== ==Get in== The north east of Scotland is easily accessible from the central belt cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. '''By car''' The Forth Road Bridge connects Edinburgh to North East Scotland by the M90 which runs until Perth (where it meets the A9 heading to Inverness and the Highlands)and becomes the A90 heading to Aberdeen. The trip over the Forth Road Bridge provides excellent views of Scotland's famous Forth Bridge. The A9 connects Glasgow to North East Scotland and runs right to Inverness in the Highlands and Islands via Perth. The road condition on the main roads throughout North East Scotland is excellent although travelling along small country roads, especially in the mountainous areas can be tricky owing to the their twisting, narrow nature and poor road quality. '''By train''' Taking the train north can be an amazing experience as they allow you to sit back and take in the views. Trains to the north from Edinburgh and Glasgow are regular, with both Edinburgh and Glasgow being directly connected by rail to Aberdeen, via Dundee. There are also trains between Aberdeen and Inverness through the county of Moray, these are also fairly regular. Trains from Edinburgh to Aberdeen (Inverurie) travel across the Forth bridge and head up the coast providing excellent views of the small fishing communities of North East Scotland. Trains also run occasionally direct from London to the North East. '''By air''' North East Scotland has two airports offering commercial flights, Aberdeen and Dundee. All the flights to/from Dundee are domestic to other locations in the UK. International flights do travel to Aberdeen along with frequent domestic flights although many of these flights are from holiday destinations in the Mediterranean. ==Get around== Although trains are fairly frequent throughout the region and are a good way to enter the North East they restrict travel to the coast and some stations between Perth and Inverness. To really explore the North East fully, like with the highlands taking a car is a good option. However for those not confident with driving on twisting narrow roads or for those not confident with driving on the left hand side of the road, buses cover almost the whole region. If you do travel by bus expect them to be slow and very infrequent, more so in the more remote areas, it is a good idea add extra travel time into your itinerary if travelling by bus. (Buses using the main roads between, Aberdeen and Dundee, or Dundee and Perth are relatively regular and much faster.) ==See== '''Glamis Castle''' (Pronounced Glam-Z) is situated beside the village of Glamis in Angus, Scotland. It is the home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and is open to the public. Glamis Castle has been the home of the Lyon family since the 14th century, though the present building dates largely from the 17th century. Glamis was the childhood home of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who married King George VI, and was later known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Her second daughter, Princess Margaret, was born there. The castle is protected as a category A listed building,[1] and the grounds are included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens ==Do== ==Eat== Over the years numerous traditional Scottish dishes have been created in North East Scotland, and no trip to the region would be complete without trying the local cuisine. '''The Forfar Bridie''' Originating from the county town of Angus, Forfar. Bridies are said "to have been 'invented' by a local baker in the 1850s." The name may refer to the pie's frequent presence on wedding menus, or to Margaret Bridie of Glamis, "who sold them at the Buttermarket in Forfar." They are made from pastry filled with mince (with or without onion), steak or even chicken, with butter and beef suet, salt and pepper. Similar to pasties, but because they are made without potatoes, they are much lighter in texture. Bakers in Forfar traditionally use shortcrust pastry for their bridies, but in the rest of Scotland, flaky pastry is preferred (It is possible in butchers or even fishmongers in Forfar to find flaky pastry bridies). Before being baked, the bridie's filling is placed on pastry dough, which is then folded into a semi-circular or triangular shape; finally, the edges are crimped. If the baker pokes one hole in the top of a bridie, it is understood to be plain, or without onions. Those that do include onions have two holes. the bridie continues to be a popular snack in Forfar with many locals eating them for lunch at the weekend. '''The Arbroath Smokie''' [[Arbroath]] smokies are a type of smoked haddock – a speciality of the town of Arbroath in Angus. The Arbroath Smokie originated in the small fishing village of Auchmithie, three miles northeast of Arbroath. Local legend has it a store caught fire one night, destroying barrels of haddock preserved in salt. The following morning, the people found some of the barrels had caught fire, cooking the haddock inside. Inspection revealed the haddock to be quite tasty. Towards the end of the 19th century, as Arbroath's fishing industry died, the Town Council offered the fisherfolk from Auchmithie land in an area of the town known as the fit o' the toon. It also offered them use of the modern harbour. Much of the Auchmithie population then relocated, bringing the Arbroath Smokie recipe with them. Today, some 15 local businesses produce Arbroath smokies, selling them in major supermarkets in the UK and online. In 2004, the European Commission registered the designation "Arbroath smokies" as a Protected Geographical Indication under the EU's Protected Food Name Scheme, acknowledging its unique status. ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Scotland}} {{outlineregion}} [[wikipedia:North East Scotland (Scottish Parliament electoral region)]] 85b90hj7z60x7aspvw2lt3uyvvctymj 0 24987 2958468 2953767 2016-03-15T23:54:03Z Wrh2 229 added geo tag from wikidata using [[Project:AWB|AWB]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Lake Manyara banner.jpg}} '''Northeast Tanzania''' - home of Kilimanjaro - is in [[Tanzania]]. ==Regions== * '''Pare Region''' - Mountainous region, underdeveloped Trekking Kindoroko, highest peak in Northern Pares. Lomwe Secondary School located in the village of Usangi, has cultural tourism centre, where treks can be organized, very affordable. Market in Usangi on Mondays and Tuesdays. * '''Usambara Mountains''' - one of the most ecologically diverse areas on the planet. Lushoto - main town, an attractive town, styled through German colonial architecture. A fine base to launch treks into the surrounding forests. * '''Northeastern Coast''' - main town: Tanga. An hour south is the town of Pangani, surrounded by idyllic beaches and blue seas. Very similar to Zanzibar beaches, minus the crowds. Where the Tanzanians go for holidays. ==Cities== *[[Arusha]] *[[Karatu]] *[[Lushoto]] *[[Moshi]] *[[Mto Wa Mbu]] *[[Tanga]] ==Other destinations== * [[Arusha National Park]] * [[Ngorongoro Conservation Area]] * [[Lake Manyara National Park]] * [[Mount Kilimanjaro]] * [[Tarangire National Park]] ==Understand== ==Talk== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== *'''Usambara Mountains''' &mdash; The Usambara's are a part of the ancient Eastern Arc chain which mountains stretch in a broken crescent from the Taita hills in southern Kenya down to Morogoro and the southern highlands. They are estimated to be at least 100 million years old and the rocks forming them may be as much as 600 million years old. The mountains are home to an exceptional assortment of plants and animals and represent one of the highest degrees of biodiversity on the continent. The habitation of the Usambara´s goes back to at least 1,5 million years. Traces which are unique in world history were found near Mambo and still can be seen. Nobody knows which people first settled in the Usambara's, only that the ancestors of the present Sambaa people came hundreds of years ago. In the mid 18th century a Sambaa kingdom existed which had about 60.000 people. In the latter half of the 19th century it is reported that there was a lot of war and terror with neighboring tribes which ended with the German colonization. The Germans discovered the charm of the Usmabara's and they established Lushoto (during those days Wilhelmsthal) and it was a favoured holiday spot for colonial administrators. Today you still find many traces of the German times. Tanganyika became a British mandate territory after World War I. The British administration continued to reserve and exploit forests. After independence in 1961 the Ujamaa politics or so called "African socialism" of president Nyerere brought one of the best organized village communities in Africa which still exists today in the Usmabara's. Besides the historical sites the Usambaras have a lot of interesting places and activities. It is a exquisite place for hiking, bird watching, mountain biking or relaxing. ===Itineraries=== ==Do== * {{do | name=Foot2Afrika Tanzania Ltd | url=http://foot2afrika.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Is a free Independent Volunteering helping local community for economic development through Volunteer work. }} ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Tanzania}} {{outlineregion}} {{no Wikipedia link}} {{geo|-3.0500|35.9500}} 78ubcaeusy7lcg0rmjhaw0gfmccik3i 0 25094 2958504 2798082 2016-03-15T23:57:26Z Wrh2 229 /* Go next */added geo tag from wikidata using [[Project:AWB|AWB]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|North Thai Valleys Banner.jpg|comment=Railway line through Phrae Province}} The '''Northern River Valleys''' is a hilly area with various river valleys in [[Northern Thailand]]. ==Cities== * [[Hang Chat]] * [[Lampang]] - urban Northern Thailand without the commercialism * [[Lamphun]] - a scenic town with a long history and a longan festival * [[Nan]] - the former capital of a small kingdom filled with history and temples and surrounded by mountains * [[Phayao]] * [[Phrae]] ==Other destinations== ==Understand== ==Talk== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ===Itineraries=== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Northern Thailand}} {{outlineregion}} {{no Wikipedia link}} 2owutbwcd4pw2sy5ayxuvot0vms3hia 0 25348 2956097 2953780 2016-03-12T11:23:43Z Traveler100 79350 removed link wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Norwich Wikivoyage Banner.png}} {{otheruses}} [[Image:Norwich Cathedral I.JPG|thumb|300px|Norwich Anglican Cathedral]] [http://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/ '''Norwich'''], a two-cathedral city, is the capital city of the [[England|English]] county of [[Norfolk (England)|Norfolk]], within the larger region of [[East Anglia]]. It lies some 185&nbsp;km (115 miles) north-north-east of [[London]], with the A11 linking the two cities, and is a convenient base for exploring the [[Broads]], the North Norfolk Coast, along with the whole county of Norfolk. ==Understand== Norwich has a population of about 125,000. At over 800 years old, it was one of the main cities of medieval England, and retains a significant heritage of medieval buildings. In the 1960s, it became a university city with the foundation of the University of East Anglia (UEA), which has helped the flourishing of local culture. ==Get in== ===By road=== Norwich is directly served by two major trunk roads. The A11 travels in only a south-westerly direction, through Thetford, then near to Cambridge, and then via a more southerly direction onto London via the M11. The other trunk road is the A47, and this is primarily orientated in an east-west direction. To the east, the A47 ends at the once significant maritime town, and now primarily holiday destination of Great Yarmouth. To the west, the A47 links the Norfolk market towns of East Dereham and [[Swaffham]], and then onto King's Lynn (where it links with the A10 and A17). The A47 continues westward, leaving Norfolk, onto [[Peterborough]], where it links nearby with the A1 (also known as the 'Great North Road'), and terminates at the Roman city of [[Leicester]], linking with a number of significant roads including the M1, M69, A6, A46 and A50. Other major trunk roads to the wider Norwich area include the A14 (via the A11 to [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]]), A12, A140 (via [[Ipswich (England)|Ipswich]]) from [[London]], the South East of England and the ferry port of [[Harwich (England)|Harwich]]. ====Parking==== Parking in the city includes a wide variety of surface and multi-storey car parks, along with on-street parking - all fee-based, some operated by the local authority (Norwich City Council), others operated by private companies. There is also a very good 'Park and Ride' (P&R) service [http://www.parkandride.net/norwich/norwich_frameset.shtml National Park and Ride Directory]. There are six P&R car parks served by six colour-coded lines numbered 601-606. P&R buses run every 6–7 minutes throughout the day but stop around 7-8pm. Tickets are purchased from machines at the car park and are valid for a group of up to 5 people. The prices regularly change but there's generally a 25% discount for tickets purchased after 12pm. You'll be issued two tickets - one is to display inside the windscreen of your car and the other is to show the bus driver when boarding/alighting the bus. Note that the yellow line and car park is adjacent to the airport. ===By train=== Despite the city's size, there is only one large railway station, Norwich station (known locally and historically as Thorpe) is a terminus, and all services start/finish here. The two main routes run south to [[London]] (1hr50) via [[Ipswich (England)|Ipswich]] (40min) and [[Colchester (England)|Colchester]] (1hr); and west/northwest towards [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]] (1hr) and [[Peterborough]] (1hr45), with some services continuing to other major cities in the Midlands and North. Connections to [[Scotland]] and East Coast cities are available at Peterborough. There are also a handful of local services to destinations including [[Sheringham]], [[Cromer]], [[Great Yarmouth]] and [[Lowestoft]]. The railway station is approximately 10 minutes walk from the city centre, and has bus connections to the university and the airport. The station forecourt carpark has a taxi rank, and is usually full of black cabs which can be hailed without any advanced booking. For details on all UK national railway services, call National Rail Enquiries line, tel +44 8457 48 49 50 or +44 20 7278 5240. ===By bus=== Norwich's new flagship Surrey Street bus station is a major hub for local, regional and long-distance bus and coach services. There are regular [[National Express]] services to/from [[London]] - although the journey takes roughly twice as long as the train and can sometimes be almost as expensive. There are also regular coaches services to London's Stansted, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. All surrounding towns are served by regular (but slow) regional buses - these are mostly useful for reaching towns/villages with no train connection. Tickets for National Express buses can be purchased from the ticket counter at the bus station or booked online. For information on all bus services, call Traveline on +44 871 200 22 33. ===By air=== Norwich is home to a major regional airport - [http://www.norwichinternational.com/ Norwich International Airport] (NWI) - with over 300 worldwide connections via [[Manchester]], [[Edinburgh]] or [[Amsterdam]]. London Stansted is also within easy reach by road (65 miles), and regular coaches from Surrey Street bus station serve all four major London airports (Heathrow, Luton, Gatwick and Stanstead). To/from the airport - a taxi will cost about £7 from the airport to the city centre. Park&Ride Yellow Line buses run every 7–8 minutes from the airport car park to Surrey Street bus station non-stop, however the one-way fare is £2.50 so if there's a group it's easier to buy a park & Ride ticket from the machines as this covers up to 5 passengers. Local bus 23 runs every 15 minutes from outside the airport to the city centre and costs about £1.70. For more information, contact Norwich International Airport on +44 1603 411923 or Fax +44 1603 487523. ==Get around== Norwich city centre is fairly compact and can be explored easily on foot. It is also a cycle-friendly city, with most major streets having separate bike lanes and also several cycle tracks along the two rivers. City buses are mostly operated by FirstGroup and are handy for reaching the train station and riverside entertainment district, the university and the airport. Fares change regularly but expect to pay around £2.30 for a single-trip adult ticket. Return tickets and day pass tickets are also available - buy tickets from the driver (change available) or from the ticket machines located at the bus stops. Metered taxis are fairly cheap (by British standards) and are of the purpose-built 'black cab' variety as in London, whilst telephone-booked minicabs are cheaper for longer trips. ==See== [[Image:Norwich Castle.jpg|thumb|300px|Norwich Castle]] * {{see | name=Norwich Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.cathedral.org.uk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The 900-year old Norman cathedral church. Don't miss 'old As I Am', a grinning skeleton on the south aisle wall. }} * {{see | name=Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content='Pop in for a pound' in the last hour of opening. }} * {{see | name=Dragon Hall | alt= | url=http://www.dragonhall.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Restored trading hall from medieval era, unique in England }} *Many fine medieval churches including St John Maddermarket, St Peter Mancroft by the Forum, St Stephens, all of which are usually open * {{see | name=The Forum | alt= | url=http://www.theforumnorwich.co.uk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A new landmark building, architecturally dynamic, housing the municipal library, BBC East, arts and information centre - includes the amazing ''Origins'' exhibition of local history and culture }} * the '''[http://www.uea.ac.uk/scva/ Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts]''' - located on the campus of the University of East Anglia (UEA) - well worth the visit, lovely building and an underground section with changing exhibitions in art, ceramics, textiles....creative and imaginative. It was designed by Norman Foster and it is an example of an early work of his in the 1970s. Housed in the building is a permanent exhibition of the Sainsbury supermarket family pottery and sculpture with a lot of rare Chinese and tribal stuff - worth spending at least half a day there. If you want some peace and tranquility in the middle of the city, "the plantation " is a small nicely formed private garden. Walking downhill from the Roman Catholic Cathedral (not the Church Of England one) the gardens are on the left between the two parts of the Beeches Hotel. If there is no one there pop your £2 in the box and enjoy. ==Do== * {{do | name=Norwich Theatre Royal | alt= | url=http://www.theatre-royal-norwich.co.uk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Maddermarket Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.maddermarket.co.uk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Norwich Puppet Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.puppettheatre.co.uk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Norwich & Norfolk CAMRA Beer Festival | alt= | url=http://www.norwichcamra.freeserve.co.uk/festival/festival.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Held every October }} * Norwich is the key site for the '''[http://www.n-joy.org.uk Norfolk and Norwich Festival]''' held every year in the month of May. Norwich is home to Norwich City Football Club, who play in the top tier of English football ("Premier League"). Its ground, Carrow Road, is fairly close to the city centre and a 6-10 minute walk from the railway station. The ground seats 26,000, and if you visit Norwich and are keen on football, it's worth a visit - a friendly ground, with large amounts of family spectators. ==Buy== Norwich punches above its weight in retail terms and is regarded as one of Britain's major regional shopping centres. The Castle Mall shopping mall has recently been joined by a major new city-centre development, the Chapelfield mall, on the site of a former chocolate factory. It has a big "Cigar entwined in a wire frame" sculpture on top to serve as a visible landmark. Other than the shopping centres there is a big John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, Debenhams and local department store Jarrolds. This particular store is unusual in that it is still locally owned and gives 25% of its profits to the John Jarrold Trust - a charity that grant aids worthy causes. London Street is nearby and was England's first pedestrianised street. The market is the site of the principal shopping area and is occupied by well-known chain stores; additionally, a wide range of independent specialist stores is concentrated around the Upper Goat Lane/Pottergate/St. Benedict's area of the city centre. This area is known as the Norwich Lanes. One street not to miss is Elm Hill. It's a medieval cobbled street near Norwich Cathedral that backs onto the River Wensum and is renowned for its antiques and tea shops. That leaves us with the market! Apparently the largest permanent outdoor market in Europe, and one of the finest city markets in the UK. It has recently been refurbished and is a riot of primary colours and retracting roofs. It was designed by the same architect as the Castle Mall, Michael Innes. Just outside the city centre are a number of shops worth a look. Upper St Giles is home to a number of independent shops, restaurants and delicatessens. Over the bridge and down Earlham Road towards the University of East Anglia (UEA) is a fine independent organic and local food shop called the Green Grocers. You will find a good range of locally sourced food as well as catering for vegetarian and vegans. They have a Farmers' Market outside the shop every second Sunday of the month. ==Eat== Restaurants in Norwich are getting better. * {{eat |name=Malaysian Delights |address=11-15 Timber Hill, |content=A Malaysian buffet. The food is good but rather toned down for the average British palate. It has a reasonable range for lunch and a bigger range for dinner. The best thing though is that you can eat as much as you want for £5.50 for lunch and £9.99 for dinner.}} * There is a range of Chinese restaurants in the city. Mainly they seem to be run by one family under the banner of '''Lucky Star'''. They run two well-priced 'all-you-can-eat' buffets (Riverside and above a car park at the top of St Stephens Street). They are all much of a muchness but Riverside is the most popular and therefore busiest. There are some others (mainly of Prince of Wales Road). * Near the market, between Gentlemans Walk and Rampant Horse Street is a small Lebanese restaurant that does excellent lunchtime falafels or evening meals. There seem to be loads of Thai restaurants in Norwich. Not sure why it has more than its fair share but since most of them are good we shouldn’t complain. The best are '''Sugar Hut''', '''Silk Thai''' and '''Lam Thai'''. * {{eat |name=Sugar Hut |address=4 Opie Street |content=Owned by a couple who have 3 restaurants in the city and this one is the original and best. Good menu and choice of wines, lovely staff and well prepared food. Quite busy on the weekend for dinner so book in advance.}} * {{eat |name=Thai Silk |address=17 St. Benedicts Street |phone=+44 1603 666223 |content=This Thai restaurant seems to always be quiet. Very well decorated with lovely fixtures and fittings. It has a good range of food and but is slightly more expensive than Sugar Hut.}} * {{eat |name=Lam Thai |url=http://www.lamthai.co.uk/ |address=82 Upper St. Giles Street |phone=+44 1603 622884 |directions=slightly out of the city centre on Upper St. Giles Street |content=Although not cheap, the quality of food is very good.}} Indian restaurants in Norwich have, over the past decade or so, been engaged in a fierce price war which has seen menu prices stay low - sometimes, it has to be said, at the expense of quality. * {{eat |name=Oasis |url=http://www.oasisindianrestaurant.co.uk/ |address=131-139 Queens Road |phone=+44 1603 305030 |email=info@oasisindianrestaurant.co.uk |content=A very good Indian restaurant. It is in a converted church so it has big high ceilings and lots of space. There are quiet little enclaves off to the side where they seem to put couples which is a nice idea as the main restaurant can be noisy with a band. If you want fun and a lively atmosphere then it is great. Well decorated with a very modern style so as different as you will get from the stereotypical Indian restaurant. Food is medium hot by English standards so if you are used to Asian or Indian food then you need to ask them to spice it up a bit (which they seem happy to do). The staff seem helpful and friendly if not the most traditional of service.}} * There are several other Indian restaurants on Magdalene Street, including '''Ali Tandoori''', '''Spice Lounge''' just down the road on Wensum Street, a good place on St Benedict’s called '''Bengal Spice''' and just to the west of the inner ring road there is '''City Spice''' located on Dereham Road. The standard Cafe Uno, Pizza Express etc. are all present but are of a fairly chain restaurant standard so go if you want but there are some better choices. '''Zizzis''' in Tomblands is nicer than average with a traditional big wood burning oven so they do some nice flavoured pizzas and baked pastas. The best value for money is probably '''Figaro's'''. Pizzas around £6-£7 and generous toppings and some very good calzone. Two worth trying are '''Pedro’s''' (Mexican)in Chapelfield gardens and '''Mambo Jambo’s'''. Pedro’s is more about the quantity than the quality, but it's still a good restaurant. Mambo Jambo’s on the other hand is great. Don’t go expecting great food but you get loads of it. It also has a cheap bar and is always full of groups of friends, work parties and birthday parties. This may be because for a reasonably price you get loads of drinks and huge portions of food. * {{eat |name=Belgian Monk |address=7 Pottergate |phone=+44 1603 767222 |url=http://www.thebelgianmonk.com/ |email=belgianmonknch@aol.com |directions=in the city centre |content=fantastic for mussels and does very good food at reasonable prices. They also do a variety of different beers: cherry beer is definitely worth a try.}} If you enjoy pub fare, there is an excellent location on Ipswich Road in the South end of the city. The '''Marsh Harrier''' will fill you to the brim. For a quintessential dinner of fish and chips, the Marsh Harrier cannot be beat, with their "whale of a fish". Selection of beer was also excellent. Staff is courteous and service is excellent. The Golden Triangle area to the west of the city centre has more than its fair share on pubs serving good quality food, probably in no small part to the large student population of the areas. The '''Unthank Arms''' and '''The Mad Moose''' serve good quality though not inexpensive food, whilst the likes of '''The Belle Vue''' and '''The Garden House''' sell decent pub fare. For vegetarian restaurants try '''The Greenhouse''', an environmentally friendly cafe and shop on Bethel Street, [http://www.greenhousetrust.co.uk] or '''Pulse''' on Guildhall Hill. Also on Guildhall Hill is '''The Waffle House''', [http://www.wafflehouse.co.uk/], a daytime and late-opening classy, but low priced, waffle emporium, offering a variety of sweet and savoury Belgian waffles. Some are vegetarian, some not, but the produce used is almost all organic. There's great coffee there too, and the service is generally quick. * {{eat | name=Italia Nostra | alt= | url=http://www.italianostra.co.uk | email=info@italianostra.co.uk | address=52 St Giles Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1603 617199 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17:00 - 22:00 | price= | content=Italian restaurants in Norwich probably don't get any better than this cute, little family-run restaurant. For a truly authentic experience visit this place when in town. }} ==Drink== Norwich was once famous for having a church for every week in the year, and a pub for every day of the year. It had the highest number of pubs per square mile in the UK. For '''real ale''' enthusiasts, Norwich is home to the multi award-winning '''[http://www.fatcatpub.co.uk Fat Cat]''', a real ale paradise serving over 25 ales, and the only pub in the UK to twice win the prestigious [[CAMRA]] National Pub of the Year. Other popular real ale pubs in the city centre include The Coach & Horses and the historic Adam & Eve. North of the city are the King's Head in Magdalen Street, the Shed (with Fat Cat Brewery), and the Duke of Wellington, all real ale pubs with an extensive selection of ales and some cider. There is a major beer festival, organised by the local branch of CAMRA, held every year in St Andrews Hall. Beware that it gets extremely crowded though. The local real ale of choice is Woodforde's ''Wherry''. Woodfordes also brew ''Nelson's Revenge'' among others. Also popular in pubs around the area are the two popular Adnams ales, The Bitter and Broadside, brewed in the Suffolk coastal town of Southwold. *{{drink | name=The Bicycle Shop | url= | email= | address=17 St Benedicts Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00 - midnight | price= | content=A lovely new addition is The Bicycle Shop bar/restaurant. Great for lunch or a drink in its downstairs bar. Good wines and local beers. }} *{{drink | name=Frank's Bar | url=http://www.franksbar.co.uk | email= | address=19 Bedford Street, Norwich | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1603 618902 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Th 10.30am-midnight, Fr & Sa 10:30am-2:30am, Su 10:30am-11:30pm | price= | content= Cafe-bar in central Norwich filled with good food, top drinks, marvellous music and general chilled-outness. You can enjoy Frank’s Bar in a range of different ways, whether it be with a coffee, glass of wine, tasty meal or nibbles. Sunday’s are special as well with a fantastic Sunday Breakfast menu (served from 11.00 – 6.00) and a classic afternoon film (screened in the back room) along with the usual selection of great coffee, good papers to peruse and general loveliness. }} ==Sleep== *'''Maids Head''' in Tombland - but it is a bit old-fashioned and out of date. They tried refurbishing their restaurant so maybe they will sort the rest of the inside soon too. It is in a very pretty building so it is good for tourists who want a bit of old England. Queen Elizabeth the first is supposed to have slept in their Elizabethan suite. *'''Nelson''' hotel by the railway station. Very convenient but full of middle managers who have come to do some work for Aviva/Norwich Union. Also can be very noisy at night as it is opposite Riverside (a big entertainment complex). *'''Holiday Inn''' Ipswich Road, just south of the outer ring road. It has well-appointed rooms. The bar area is stocked with numerous local beers, as well as some of the more well-known continental brews. The restaurant is rather expensive, and breakfast is questionable. *'''Hilton''' Cromer Road to the north of the city. Nice enough as all Hiltons are and convenient for the airport and Norfolk Broads. *{{sleep | name=Mercure Norwich | url=http://www.mercurenorwich.co.uk | email= | address=121 - 131 Boundary Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 844 815 9036 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 noon | content= Located between the airport and the city centre. Indoor pool with a sail-like canopy, air-conditioned gym. Pinewood Finnish sauna. Internet access available in every room. }} *'''Travelodge''', on Queens Road right next to the bus station is a new budget hotel with a convenient city centre location. There are a couple of new chains hotels in town. On Duke Street, next to a new car park, is the '''Premier Inn''', clean, cheap and central but very bland. Out of the city there are some larger golf-type hotels. '''Dunston Hall''' (owned by the De Vere group) just south of the city, and '''Sprowston Manor''' (owned by the Marriott group) just north of the city. Both are OK and generally get 4 star ratings but they are hardly hotels you would choose to go on holiday to. They have lots of facilities (spas, gold pools etc.) and are the best place to stay around Norwich if you don’t need to be in the city centre. ==Stay safe== [[File:Cow Tower - Norwich.jpg|thumb|The Cow Tower doubtless helped keep people safe in the 14th century with its strong military fortifications; however, you will have to use other means]] Although Norwich is generally a safe city to visit, caution should be taken when wandering the city centre at night, as with any place. Use common sense and avoid back streets, staying in groups is always a good idea. An area to avoid during the night would be Anglia Square, although there is not much to do there at night, and also Prince of Wales road on a weekend, due to the amount of people leaving and entering nightclubs. ==Go next== Although Norwich is a comparatively small city by international standards, there is still plenty to do. The main attraction beyond Norwich are the [[Broads]], a network of waterways famed for its scenic beauty. Visitors can either take a stroll along the network of footpaths along the Broads or rent a small cruiser or sailboat. Norwich also hosts some fine parks and gardens. Many of these parks where built in the early 20th century, as a form of unemployment relief:: *'''Eaton Park''', [http://www.FriendsofEatonPark.co.uk] - one of the Citys finest green spaces, lying west of the city. *'''Catton Park''', [http://www.CattonPark.com] - a nationally important green space located to the north of the city. *'''Waterloo Park''', [http://www.WaterlooPark.co.uk] - an 18 acre park with a wide range of facilities located north of the city centre. {{IsPartOf|Norfolk (England)}} {{geo|52.6309|1.2973}} {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Norwich]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/United Kingdom/England/Norfolk/Norwich/]] kel1kx75j2afi7ow4lhjej8sekvrm2m 0 25649 2627967 2366248 2014-08-01T14:13:34Z Texugo 109373 /* Go next */commons link using [[Project:AWB|AWB]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Caribbean default banner.jpg}} '''Ocotal''' is in [[Nicaragua]]. It is a smallish town near a lesser used northern border crossing. It has a real frontier feel. Not much for most travelers here other than a transit point. It is spread out over a few kilometers. There is more shopping here than you'd expect due to the border proximity. There is even a well stocked gun store. ==Get in== Buses are available from [[Somoto]]. ==Get around== The town is small enough to walk almost anywhere, but there are taxis if you want one. ==See== Other than the dramatic mountain surroundings, there is not much to see in Ocotal. ==Do== There is a very nice and cheap second hand clothes store 1,5 blocks south of the police. Old clothes from the 80ths for almost nothing. ==Buy== Very well stocked grocery/drug store type shops. An even better stocked gun shop. No local handcrafts. ==Eat== Many places are open for lunch, most of them local comedors. Hardly anything is open in the evening, with the exception of the upscale La Yunta a couple of blocks south and west of the park, and Kilimanjaro, a vacant place with a limited menu just west of the police station. A good home-style fritanga serves dinner about 300 meters south of the park, and is very cheap. There is another local eatery just between the park and the Pali supermarket, but be ready for smokers, loud music, and rowdy guests. There are several ice cream shops around the town center. ==Drink== Bar Kilimandscharo / 1,5 blocks west of the police / reasonable price and nice vibes ==Sleep== There is clean cheap hotel near the bus dropoff. Currently the nicest place is the Hotel La Frontera on the high road toward the north end of town, with A/C rooms for $47 or rooms with fans for $22. 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It is on the Missouri River border with [[Iowa]], along US Interstates 29 and 80. ==Understand== [[File:Downtown Omaha at Night.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Omaha at Night]] Omaha is a unique city, as it has the highest number of millionaires per capita in the nation, and is also home to billionaire Warren Buffett, one of the world's richest and most famous investors. Conversely, it also has one of the highest rates of African Americans living under the poverty line. It is still quite racially divided, with the affluent west side and Midtown being predominantly white, the south side Latino, and the northeast side African American. Residents are universally friendly and polite, and Omaha has a well-deserved reputation for hospitality. The [http://www.visitomaha.com/ '''Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau'''] is the official resource for events, attractions, hotels, restaurants, transportation, meetings and conventions and the film office. The Omaha Visitor Center is located in Downtown Omaha near the Old Market, at the southwest corner of 10th and Farnam Streets. The address is 1001 Farnam Street. Phone: +1 402-444-7762. Find information on all events, attractions, etc. and pick up a copy of the Omaha Visitors Guide. ==Get in== ===By plane=== '''[http://www.fyoma.com Omaha Eppley Airfield]''' ({{IATA|OMA}}). Eppley Airfield is a medium-sized airport 5 mi NE of downtown Omaha and is less than five minutes from downtown by car. The airport has no scheduled direct international service, but is staffed by a sole Customs officer who serves cargo and charter flights only. The terminal has on-site rental car services at the baggage claims, free high-speed wireless internet access, and is currently served by main line and feeder services for multiple airlines including: * [http://www.alaskaair.com Alaska Airlines] * [http://allegiantair.com Allegiant Airlines] * [http://aa.com American Airlines] * [http://delta.com Delta Air Lines] * [http://frontierairlines.com Frontier Airlines] * [http://southwest.com Southwest Airlines] * [http://united.com United Airlines] The airport is also served by two FBOs for General Aviation services, at least two charter operations, and a local air freight operator besides UPS and FedEx. '''Secondary airports''' serving the area are Millard Airport (MLE) in West Omaha, Plattsmouth Municipal Airport (PMV) south, North Omaha Airport(3NO), and Fremont Municipal Airport(FET), and Council Bluffs, [http://www.cbairport.com/ Iowa Municipal Airport] ({{IATA|CBF}}) across the Missouri River east. ===By train=== '''[[Amtrak]]''' serves Omaha with the '''[[California Zephyr]]''', which runs daily between [[Emeryville]] (in the [[Bay Area (California)|San Francisco Bay Area]]) and [[Chicago]]. It has several stops along the way, with connections throughout America. Omaha once had a grand Union Station like Chicago, but it is now retired as a museum. The current {{marker|type=go|name=Omaha Amtrak station|lat=41.249749|long=-95.927185}} is located on 1003 South 9th Street. ===By bus=== *[http://www.greyhound.com '''Greyhound''']. Daily service to nearby major cities including [[Denver]], [[Kansas City]], [[Minneapolis]] and [[Chicago]]. *[http://us.megabus.com '''Megabus''']. Daily service from [[Des Moines]], [[Iowa City]], [[Davenport]], and [[Chicago]]. ===By shuttle=== *{{listing | name=Navigator Airport Express | url=http://www.navigatorairportexpress.com/ | email=navigatorexpress@navigatorbus.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 308 234-6066 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Formerly Eppley Express. Provides limited shuttle service between Omaha and several Nebraska cities including Kearney, Grand Island, Hastings, Lincoln and York. Two pick-up/drop-off locations are available in Omaha: Eppley Airfield and Holiday Inn at 72nd & Grover just north of I-80. Service is limited to specific days and times depending upon your destination. Reservations available on-line. }} * {{listing | name=Omalink | alt= | url=http://www.omalink.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-475-5465 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Provides limited shuttle service between Omaha and Lincoln including their respective airports. }} ==Get around== ===By bus=== The [http://www.ometro.com/ Omaha Metro] has regular bus services serving around Omaha. Fares are $1.25-$1.50 for regulars, $1 for students, and $.60 for seniors. ===By taxi=== Taxi service is available, but on a much reduced scale as compared to major cities. Taxis are always available at the airport and train and bus stations, but you won't be able to hail a cab downtown; it is necessary to call and arrange for a taxi to pick you up. Rates are fixed by city ordinance and do not vary among companies. *'''[http://happycab.com/ Happy Cab]''', +1 402-333-TAXI. *'''[http://theomahataxi.com Safeway Cab]''', +1 402-342-7474. ==See== ===Museums=== [[File:GreekPot3.JPG|thumb|240px|Greek Pottery, Joslyn Art Museum]] Omaha has quite a few museums and art galleries: * {{see | name=Joslyn Art Museum | alt= | url=http://joslyn.org/ | email= | address=2200 Dodge St | lat=41.260413 | long=-95.946001 | directions= | phone=+1 402-342-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=T-W,F-Su 10:00-16:00; Th 10:00-20:00 | price=free | content=Has works by El Greco, Degas, Monet and Renoir and an extensive ancient Greek pottery display. The Joslyn also has a glass sclupture by the famed Dale Chihuly hanging in the atrium. }} * {{see | name=Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts | alt= | url=http://bemiscenter.org/ | email=info@bemiscenter.org | address=724 South 12th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402 341-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=T-Sa 11AM-5PM | price=free | content=A nationally recognized artist-in-residence program and art gallery that consists of three galleries in a warehouse-style studio. Tours are available by reservation and parking is free. }} *Various other '''Old Market''' and '''Benson''' galleries. Omaha has a "First Friday" gallery crawl through both neighborhoods every first Friday of each month. * {{see | name=Strategic Air and Space Museum | alt= | url=http://sasmuseum.com | email=info@strategicairandspace.com | address=28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402 944-3100 | tollfree=+1-800-358-5029 | fax= | hours=9AM-5PM | price=$12/adult, $11/concession, $6/child | content=Is a large, indoor museum with warplanes from America's past and often has traveling exhibits relating to aerospace and technology on display. }} * {{see | name=Omaha Children's Museum | alt= | url=http://ocm.org/ | email=info@ocm.org | address=500 S 20th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402 342-6164 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=T-F 10AM-4PM, Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 1PM-5PM, longer hrs in summer | price=$9/adult, $8/senior, $9/adult | content=Which has an art center, science center, and a mock grocery store. }} * {{see | name=Durham Western Heritage Museum | alt= | url=http://www.durhammuseum.org/ | email= | address=801 S 10th St | lat=41.251462 | long=-95.928379 | directions= | phone=+1 402-444-5071 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Su 13:00-17:00; M,W-Sa 10:00-17:00; Tu 10:00-20:00 | price=Adults $9, Seniors $7, Children $6 | content=Is a renovated art deco-style train station and is believed to be the best example of art deco in the country with exhibits such as the Byron Reed Coin and Document Collection, The Trans-Mississippi Exposition Gallery, restored train cars, a teepee, an earth lodge, and more. }} * {{see | name=Union Pacific Museum | alt= | url=http://www.uprrmuseum.org/ | email= | address=200 Pearl St | lat=41.25821 | long=-95.85124 | directions= | phone=+1 712-329-8307 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=T-Sa 10AM-4PM | price= | content=Details the beginnings of the Union Pacific Railroad and the role it played in westward expansion and has artifacts dating back to the 1860s. }} * {{see | name=El Museo Latino | alt= | url=http://www.elmuseolatino.org/ | email=info@elmuseolatino.org | address=4701 S 25th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402 731-1137 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=MWF 10AM-5PM, T/Th 1PM-5PM, Sa 10AM-2PM | price=$5/adult, $4/student, $3.50/concession, military free | content=Is a Latino art, history, and cultural museum. It is the first in the Midwest and one of eleven Latino museums in America. }} * {{see | name=Love's Jazz and Art Center | alt= | url=http://lovesjazzartcenter.org/ | email= | address=2510 N 24th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402 502-5291 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=T-F 11AM-5PM, Sa 11AM-3PM | price=$10/adult, $7/concession, children free | content=Is dedicated to the history of jazz, North Omaha, and Preston Love. }} * {{see | name=Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium | alt= | url=http://www.omahazoo.com/ | email= | address=3701 S 10th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402 733-8401 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-4PM longer hrs in summer | price=$13.50/adult, $12.50/concession, $9/child | content=Award winning zoo with the largest dessert exhibit, the Dessert Dome, with several dessert habitats, popup domes in the gorilla habitat, and the world's largest nocturnal exhibit. }} * {{see | name=Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/lecl/planyourvisit/lecl_headquarters.htm | email= | address=601 Riverfront Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402 661-1804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer M-F 8AM-5PM, Sa-Su 9AM-5PM; Winter M-F 8AM-4:30PM | price=free | content=The National Park Service regional headquarters contains a small free visitor center about Lewis & Clark on its first floor. }} ===Landmarks=== Omaha has many unique landmarks. * {{see | name=Malcolm X Birthsite | alt= | url=http://cityofomaha.org/landmarks/designated_landmarks/landmarks/71/Default.htm | email= | address=North Omaha | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=His home no longer exists, but a marker stands on his former address. }} * {{see | name=Joslyn Castle | alt= | url=http://joslyncastle.com/ | email=info@joslyncastle.com | address=3902 Davenport St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402 595-2199 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$6/adult, $5/concession | content=It is the Scottish-Baronial style home of two of Omaha's most respected citizens and boasts four stories and 35 rooms. Tours are available to the public. }} * {{see | name=Mormon Trail Center | alt= | url=https://www.lds.org/locations/mormon-trail-center-at-historic-winter-quarters | email= | address=3215 State St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It has various monuments, including part of the route the Mormons took. The site known as the Winter Quarters marks the pioneers' winter camp of 1846, and 359 Mormons are buried in a nearby cemetery. }} * {{see | name=Gerald R. Ford Birth Site and Gardens | alt= | url= | email= | address=3212 Woolworth Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near Hamscom Park and I-480 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It pays homage to the late U.S. president. Twice destroyed by fire, the gardens stand where his house was. }} * {{see | name=Boys Town | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=has a small museum and you can drive through it for free. }} ==Do== ===Parks=== [[File:Gene Leahy Mall.jpg|250px|thumb|Gene Leahy Mall]] Many parks and recreational areas are scattered throughout Omaha. The '''Gene Leahy Mall''' is nestled in downtown Omaha and features walking paths through grassy knolls, slides, a sandy playground, and a horseshoe pit. Not far from there is the '''Heartland of America Park''', which runs along the riverfront and has two fountains. The Heartland of America fountain shoots water 300 feet into the air and has a colorful nighttime show. There are also boat rides for a quarter per person. '''[http://ci.omaha.ne.us/parks/Parks/memorialpark.htm Memorial Park]''', located in the '''Dundee-Happy Hollow''' area, contains a playground, a baseball field, paths, trails, and plenty of open space. The park is unique because of its floral displays and historical monuments. Adjacent to Memorial Park is '''[http://ci.omaha.ne.us/parks/Parks/elmwoodpark.htm Elmwood Park]''', which has an 18-hole golf course, two baseball fields, a swimming pool, and many other things. The '''[http://omahabotanicalgardens.org/ Lauritzen Gardens]''', (also known as the Omaha Botanical Gardens) have an admission fee, but it's worth the visit. The site features the Robert H. Storz Family Rose Garden, an arboretum and an herb garden with plans for a Japanese garden. ===Sports=== Omaha is home to the '''[http://cwsomaha.com/ NCAA College World Series]'''. Every June, the best college [[Baseball in the United States|baseball]] teams from around the nation gather for the College World Series (CWS). The series is always a sellout event, so be sure to plan ahead. As of 2011, the CWS is held at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in NoDo (North Downtown). If you can't make it to the CWS but still want to see quality baseball, take a short drive to the southern suburb of Papillion to catch an '''[http://www.omahastormchasers.com Omaha Storm Chasers]''' game at Werner Park. The Storm Chasers are the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, one step down from Major League Baseball. Each September, the '''[http://rivercityroundup.org/ River City Roundup]''' takes place. The event includes a festival of events, a professional rodeo, stage shows, expositions, parades, kiddie rides and more. During hockey season, the '''[http://www.lancers.com Omaha Lancers]''' take the ice in the recently opened (2012) '''Ralston Arena''' in the southern suburb of Ralston. The '''[http://beeffootball.com/ Omaha Beef]''' is Omaha's indoor football team, which also plays at the '''Ralston Arena'''. The '''[http://www.gocreighton.com Creighton Bluejays]''', the sports teams of Creighton University, are also a big part of Omaha life. Jays men's basketball especially, played at the CenturyLink Center (formerly Qwest Center), is a big draw for students and residents alike. Creighton also has a great soccer team that plays in one of the best soccer stadiums in the country, Morrison Stadium, located right on campus. Also, the '''[http://www.omavs.com Omaha Mavericks]''', representing the University of Nebraska Omaha, have a Division I hockey team that is usually a top 20 team. The Mavericks hockey team also played at CenturyLink Center through the 2014–15 season, but the school is preparing to open its new on-campus '''Baxter Arena''' in October 2015. The new facility will not only be used for Mavericks hockey, but also for men's and women's basketball. For a taste of subculture sports, check out the Omaha Roller Girls, Omaha's one-and-only flat track roller derby team. [http://omaharollergirls.org/] On April 15, 2010, the United Football League (UFL) announced that Omaha would be the latest city to host a team in the growing franchise. The team, ultimately named the '''Omaha Nighthawks''', played its inaugural 2010 season at Rosenblatt Stadium and then moved to TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. On October 20, 2012 the UFL suspended the remainder of the season until the Spring of 2013. As this is the second time in two years that the UFL has suspended play in the middle of a season, speculation is that the UFL will not return. For the last few years, Omaha has been home to the '''Olympic Swim Trials''' at the Century Link Center. Heats and finals usually begin the last week of the College World Series and tickets are open to the public. ===Events and Festivals=== Omaha hosts many festivals throughout the year. Every Thursday night throughout the summer, one can take part in '''[http://joslyn.org/activities/Music.aspx Jazz on the Green]''' where local and regional musicians present programs ranging from reggae to swing at this annual concert series sponsored by the Joslyn Art Museum. Bring a blanket, picnic dinner, beverages and your dancing shoes! Another summer event is '''[http://nebraskashakespeare.com/ Shakespeare on the Green]''' is an offering of Shakespearean works, a drama and a comedy running in repertory and draws more than 35,000 playgoers during its annual three-week run. Every summer, the '''[http://omahafarmersmarket.com/ Omaha Farmers Market]''' takes place in the downtown '''Old Market''' area and is open Saturday mornings. The '''[http://tasteofomaha.info Taste of Omaha]''' festival is usually held between the '''Lewis & Clark Landing''' & '''Heartland of America Park''' downtown. Held in early June, this is a great way to sample food from various local vendors. There is also live music and other fun events. The '''[http://tasteofwesto.com/ Taste of West Omaha]''' or '''Westfest''' is similar to Taste of Omaha, only it is held on the western edge of Omaha, 168th & Center St. In the winter months, the '''[http://holidaylightsfestival.org/ Holiday Lights Festival]''' takes place in Downtown Omaha. Lights are put up on many buildings and trees, and different activities take place throughout the festival, including ice skating, singing performances, and fireworks. [[File:Qwest Center - Omaha, NE.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Qwest Center, Omaha]] ===Theater=== * {{do | name=Orpheum Theater | alt= | url=http://omahaperformingarts.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Which received a top-to-bottom renovation in the 1970's, is home to Opera Omaha, the Omaha Symphony, Broadway touring productions and music concerts. In addition, other performing arts shows can be seen at the '''Holland Performing Arts Center'''. }} * {{do | name=Film Streams | alt= | url=http://filmstreams.org | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Is an indie movie theater located in the Slowdown complex in North Downtown. Film Streams screens classics, obscure, and foreign movies. }} * {{do | name=Dundee Theater | alt= | url=http://www.dundeetheatre.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Is a single-screen indie movie theater on 50th and Dodge that shows classic favorites and cult classics on weekend midnight movie screenings. }} *{{do | name=Omaha Community Playhouse | url=http://www.omahaplayhouse.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has a long and storied history as the nation's largest community theater. Marlon Brando's mother gave Henry Fonda his stage debut in the 1925-26 season. Community members and local professionals perform regularly in plays and musicals. }} * {{do | name=Shelterbelt Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.shelterbelt.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Is an organization that produces new works by local playwrights. }} ===Music=== *Omaha is home to the Saddle Creek record label, which carries bands such as Bright Eyes, The Faint, and Cursive. These bands are part of the "Omaha Sound" and frequently play in Omaha. Check out venues such as '''[http://sokolunderground.com/ Sokol Auditorium]''', '''[http://theslowdown.com/ Slowdown]''', and the '''[http://waitingroomlounge.com/ Waiting Room]''' to see if they, or any other bands of your liking, are playing. *You can also check out what bands are playing at the '''[http://www.centurylinkcenteromaha.com/ CenturyLink Center]''' which hosts national acts. * The Omaha Civic Auditorium was closed in 2014, temporarily leaving the city without a mid-sized indoor venue. Its market niche will be filled by '''Baxter Arena''', which will open on the UNO campus in October 2015. ===Activities=== *During the day, visit the nationally renowned '''[http://omahazoo.com/ Henry Doorly Zoo]'''. The Zoo is Nebraska's number one paid attraction and a few of its features are an expansive and recently renovated aquarium, "Kingdoms of the Night" (world's largest nocturnal exhibit and indoor swamp), the Lied Jungle (world's largest indoor rainforest), and the "Desert Dome" (world's largest indoor desert.) *The Zoo also runs a drive-through '''[http://www.wildlifesafaripark.com/ Wildlife Safari Park]''' west of Omaha that has elk, wolves, eagles, buffalo, and other native animals. *A trip to Omaha is not complete without a trip to the '''[http://oldmarket.com/ Old Market]'''. The area still retains its brick streets and covered sidewalks, and rides on horse-drawn carriages are available. It is a good area to take a stroll and do some window shopping at the eccentric shops and upscale boutiques found throughout the area. Common sights include street performers, musicians, artists, and other vendors. In the summer, it is home to the Omaha Farmers Market. *{{do | name=Taco Ride | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Billed as the world's largest weekly group bicycle ride. Every Thursday night in the summer, hundreds of cyclists ride the Wabash Trace through Iowa to a restaruant in Mineola, Iowa to consume thousands of tacos and margaritas. The trail begins in the parking lot of Lewis and Clark High School in nearby Council Bluffs. }} * {{do | name=Lucky Bucket Brewery | alt= | url=http://www.luckybucketbrewing.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers tours of the brewery and a tasting room. }} ==Learn== * '''[http://bellevue.edu/ Bellevue University]'''. * '''[http://clarksoncollege.edu Clarkson College]'''. * '''[http://csm.edu College of St. Mary]'''. The only all women's Catholic college in the region. * '''[http://thecreativecenter.com Creative Center Art College]'''. A small private graphic design and advertising trade school owned by Dotzler Creative Arts Design Firm. * '''[http://creighton.edu Creighton University]'''. Jesuit Catholic university. * '''[http://graceu.edu Grace University]'''. * '''[http://itt-tech.edu ITT Technical Institute]'''. * '''[http://mccneb.edu Metropolitan Community College]'''. Multiple campuses throughout Omaha metro area. * '''[http://nechristian.edu Nebraska Christian College]'''. * '''[http://methodistcollege.edu/ Nebraska Methodist College]'''. * '''[http://unomaha.edu University of Nebraska Omaha]'''. The only public university located in Omaha. * '''[http://unmc.edu University of Nebraska Medical Center]'''. ==Work== Omaha has a thriving employment market in finance, healthcare, and IT. Omaha is home to the headquarters of no fewer than five Fortune 500 companies: *Berkshire Hathaway *Union Pacific *ConAgra Foods *Peter Kiewit & Sons *Mutual of Omaha Insurance Other major employers in the area include TD Ameritrade, First National Bank of Omaha, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. ==Buy== [[File:Howard Street buildings in the Old Market.JPG|thumb|240px|Old Market historic district]] * {{buy | name=Borsheims | alt= | url=http://borsheims.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Owned by famed investor Warren Buffet. It is the largest independent jewelry and gift shop in the United States with an inventory of products that makes the Tiffany's catalog look small. }} * {{buy | name=Crossroads Mall | alt= | url=http://www.target.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located on 72nd & Dodge Street. Remaining anchor stores are Target, Sears, and Barnes & Noble. After several years of declining sales due to competition from other malls and new lifestyle centers, most major retailers have left thus leaving the future of Crossroads Mall in question. Target did recently remodel their store in 2012 to include fresh groceries and expanded assortments in other departments. }} * {{buy | name=Nebraska Furniture Mart | alt= | url=http://nfm.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The largest furniture store in the country, with over 420,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Primarily contained in two adjoining buildings, it features a vast array of furniture, electronics, appliances, and home decor. }} * {{buy | name=Oak View Mall | alt= | url=http://oakviwmall.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An extensive complex near 144th & West Center Road with many stores including a Dick's Sporting Goods, Kohls, Sears, JCPenney, Dillards and Yonkers. A megaplex theater is also nearby. }} * {{buy | name=Old Market | alt= | url=http://omahaoldmarket.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has many restaurants and upscale shopping. }} * {{buy | name=Village Point | alt= | url=http://villagepointeshopping.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A newer, upscale, open-air lifestyle center located near 168th & West Dodge Road. Scheels, Best Buy, Brix, an Apple store, and other specialty stores and restaurants are found here. }} * {{buy | name=Westroads Mall | alt= | url=http://westroadsmall.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located at 100th & Dodge Streets. Largest mall in Nebraska. The mall itself contains Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Von Maur, Younkers, and a Rave movie theatre. }} *{{buy | name=Midtown Crossing | url=http://www.midtowncrossing.com/ | email= | address=31st and Farnam St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The result of a decade-long urban renewal effort in midtown Omaha. This development provides shopping space, dining, contemporary condominiums and apartments in a single location. }} ==Eat== It's said that Omaha has more restaurants per capita than almost anywhere else in the world. Omaha and much of Nebraska are known for high quality corn-fed beef. All restaurants in Omaha are smoke-free indoors. Smoking on outdoor patios is legal, but rather uncommon. Below are a selection of locations to eat in Omaha. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Azteca | alt= | url= | email= | address=9429 S 142nd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An excellent, yet authentic Mexican establishment. Sandwiched conveniently (nay, conspicuously) next to some of the region's finest interstate-side budgetels. Never mind the petrol fumes, this is one gem that can't be missed. }} * {{eat | name=California Tacos | alt= | url= | email= | address=3235 California St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Infamous midtown taqueria featuring "puffy-shell" tacos. Served by rotating shifts of neighborhood deziens, uniformed cops, and snobby bros from nearby Creighton University, it makes for a cheap place to take in some culture. Tables get scarce in the afternoon--4PM-5PM is half-off happy hour. }} * {{eat | name=Chopsticks House | alt=Chopsticks House | url= | email= | address=5522 North 103rd Street Omaha. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-965-3333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$4 to $8 entrees. Tasty Chinese dishes | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dinker's Bar | alt=Dinker's Bar | url=http://www.dinkersbar.com/ | email= | address=2368 S 29th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-342-9742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$5 to $7 burgers. Billed as the best burger in Omaha. | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dundee Dell | alt=The Dell | url=http://dundeedell.com/ | email=dundeedell@dundeedell.com | address=5007 Underwood Ave. | lat= | long= | directions=Near 50th and Underwood, which is six blocks north of Dodge St. | phone=+1 402-553-9501 | tollfree= | fax=+1 402-553-4010 | hours= | price=$6 to $14 entrees. See Bar section below for drink prices. Note: while the Dell is a restaurant, it is a very popular bar as well, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. If in doubt about the atmosphere, there are some other good restaurants nearby. It can also get busy on these nights | content= }} * {{eat | name=Katie's | alt= | url=http://aroundomaha.com/katies/index.html | email= | address=119 S 40th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves home-style Greek food. }} * {{eat | name=King Kong | alt= | url=http://kingkongfastfood.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Multiple locations. Serves Greek food and is the home of the Triple-Kong burger. Free drinks with a student ID. }} * {{eat | name=Jade Garden | alt=Jade Garden | url= | email= | address=2068 North 117th. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-498-8833 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$4 to $8 entrees. Delicious Chinese food and take-out | content= }} * {{eat | name=Los Portales | alt= | url= | email= | address=2614 S 13th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Mexican that caters to the more adventurous diners. Examples include steak served with cactus, quail, and tongue burritos. }} * {{eat | name=Petrow's | alt= | url=http://petrows.com/ | email=goodfood@petrows.com | address=5914 Center St | lat=41.23794 | long=-96.00396 | directions=Located at northeast corner of 60th and Center St. Take 60th Street exit off I-80 and go north to Center St. | phone=+1 402-551-0552 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Monday thru Sa 6AM-9:30PM Closed on Sunday | price=$6 to $12. Most entrees below $8 | content=A locally owned American restaurant, serving old time favorites and homemade ice cream. Great burgers and sandwiches, in addition to anything with ice cream. }} * {{eat | name=Pudgy's Pizzeria | alt= | url=http://pudgys.net | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=South West corner of 168th and Harrison. The only Pizzeria in Omaha specializing in authentic Chicago style Deep Dish pizza. Also offers thin and original crusts and a few Chicago sandwiches. Family Friendly, and on the weekends offers homemade cheesecake. }} * {{eat | name=Qdoba | alt= | url=http://qdoba.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content='''(chain)''', Multiple locations. A Mexican grill chain with burritos voted the best of Omaha. }} * {{eat | name=Smoke Pit BBQ & Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=230 S 25th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A BBQ shack that serves ribs among other things and is open until 3AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reasonable prices and variety of sides. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Works | alt= | url=http://spagworks.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Two Omaha-area locations (Old Market, and 84th St in Ralston). All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinners, including garlic bread and salad bar, for under $10. Many choices of sauces and pastas. Full bar. }} * {{eat | name=Ted & Wally's | alt= | url= | email= | address=1120 Jackson St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Homemade ice cream with many unique flavors such as French Toast, Trix, Chai Tea, Dirt, and even Guinness. The ice cream flavors are always changing. Voted best ice cream in Omaha. }} * {{eat | name=Valentino's | alt= | url=http://valentinos.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Multiple locations. Great pizza and pasta for take-out or delivery. Many locations also have great buffets! }} * {{eat | name=Zio's Pizza | alt= | url=http://ziospizzeria.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Multiple locations. Uses natural ingredients and has huge calzones and great pizza. }} ===Mid=== * {{eat | name=Agave | alt= | url= | email= | address=5013 Underwood Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located at the former location of Trovato's. Excellent Mexican and Central American cuisine. Their signature dish, pork carnitas, has already received accolades from the Omaha dining press. Extremely potent margaritas! Open till 12AM. }} * {{eat | name=Ahmad's Persian Cuisine | alt= | url= | email= | address=1006 Howard St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great, authentic Persian food. All meals are prepared by the restaurant's owner, Ahmad, an Iranian immigrant. Located in the Old Market. }} * {{eat | name=Blue Sushi Sake Grill | alt= | url=http://bluesushisakegrill.com | email= | address=14450 Eagle Run Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rated Omaha's best sushi bar. Serves Americanized sushi. Try the "Thai Lai" or "Cloud Nine" rolls. }} * {{eat | name=Bohemian Cafe | alt= | url=http://bohemiancafe.net/ | email= | address=1406 S 13th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An Omaha classic. Has been serving authentic, affordable, fresh Czech and European food since 1924. Over 5 million served. }} * {{eat | name=Charlie's on the Lake | alt= | url=http://charliesonthelake.net/ | email= | address=4150 S 144th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A lively atmosphere with some of Omaha's finest martinis, including the Pelini Martini named after Huskers coaching legend, Bo Pelini. Lush patio environment features breathtaking lakeside view and easy access to live duck sanctuary where restaurant owner Yves Menard gavages the stock. During summer months, patrons can select a duck and enjoy some of the finest foie gras and wine pairings in the Midwest. }} * {{eat | name=Cheeseburger in Paradise | alt= | url=http://cheeseburgerinparadise.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content='''(chain)''', 17304 Davenport Street Suite 100. The Jimmy Buffet chain with some great food and a laid back, island atmosphere. Although known for their hamburgers, the Island salad and the Chocolate Nachos are what you are after here. If that's not your flavor, then anything with "Island" or "Caribbean" in the menu name is a hit. }} *{{eat | name=Five Guys, Burgers and Fries(chain) | url=http://www.fiveguys.com/ | email= | address=697 s 132 st. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-496-5366 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves classic burgers }} * {{eat | name=Hiro Sushi | alt= | url=http://hirosushiomaha.com/ | email= | address=3655 129th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great Japanese restaurant that serves some of Omaha's freshest sushi and sashimi. }} * {{eat | name=Jaipur | alt= | url=http://jaipurbrewhouse.com/index.html | email= | address=10922 Elm St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Rockbrook Village. The City's best East Indian food. Also a unique brewery, try the jalapeno beer. }} * {{eat | name=Piccolo Pete's | alt= | url=http://piccolopetesrestaurant.net/ | email= | address=2202 S 20th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Family owned for over 70 years, Piccolo's has been serving Omaha since 1933. Menu items include steaks, fish & chicken dishes, and also a few Italian specialties. Like Gorat's, it is one of Warren Buffett's favorite places to eat. Friendly service and an excellent family atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Venice Inn | alt= | url=http://veniceinn.com | email= | address=6920 Pacific St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers Italian food in a kind of surreal atmosphere. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=The Boiler Room | alt= | url=http://www.theboilerroomrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=1110 Jones St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A relative newcomer to Omaha's fine restaurant scene, The Boiler Room is a hidden gem in the south side of the Old Market tucked in the gutted boiler room of an old warehouse. The food is usually sourced locally and has a heavy emphasis on gourmet French-style cooking, especially meat. Try the boar's head or scorpionfish. The menu changes daily. }} * {{eat | name=The Flatiron Cafe | alt= | url=http://theflatironcafe.com | email= | address=1722 Saint Marys Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fine new American cuisine located in Downtown Omaha. The Flatiron Cafe's staff has been happily serving the theater crowd, business travelers and those celebrating special occasions since 1995. }} * {{eat | name=Gorat's Steak House | alt= | url=http://goratssteakhouse.com | email= | address=4917 Center St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Believes that they are serving ''The Finest Steaks in the World''. Honestly, they are considered some of the best in America. Favored by Warren Buffett, a dear friend of the family and a valued customer. }} * {{eat | name=Mahogany Prime Steakhouse | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content='''(chain)'''. A great restaurant where you can get your fill on prime-grade steaks, Australian lobster, and Alaskan king crab legs. The food is amazing and they have a great wine list to complement whatever you order. Mahogany is year after year awarded with a "Best of Omaha Award" in the steakhouse category despite the abundance of better local, non-chain establishments. }} * {{eat | name=Mark's Bistro | alt= | url=http://marksindundee.com | email= | address=4916 Underwood Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mark's unique environment combines casual dining with a neighborhood feel. A relaxed, casual place with exquisite food, Mark's has a hefty wine list and an eclectic menu. }} * {{eat | name=V Mertz | alt= | url=http://vmertz.com | email= | address=1022 Howard St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Intimate and romantic ambiance. The menu, which changes weekly, is continental but also offers some innovative culinary creations from a range of cuisine types. Great for special dinners. Located in the Old Market. Famous clientele have included: Bono of U2, local plutocrat Warren Buffet, and Bruce "the Boss" Springsteen. After several tumultuous quarters riddled by declining quality, V Mertz received new management as of July 2009 and has already regained its crown as Omaha's gastronomic powerhouse. }} * {{eat | name=Spencer's for Steaks and Chops | alt= | url=http://www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com/omaha | email= | address=102 S. 10th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-280-8888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Aged, hand cut and seared to perfection. Spencer's for Steaks and Chops of Omaha is the ultimate steakhouse restaurant. Featuring USDA prime beef from Stockyards Beef of Chicago, Spencer’s restaurant offers sizzling hot porterhouses, juicy filet mignons and the bone-in ribeye for which Spencer’s is named. }} ==Drink== All restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in Omaha are smoke-free indoors. Smoking on outdoor patios is legal, though rather uncommon. All bars in Omaha must close by 2AM ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Brass Monkey | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brass-Monkey-Sports-Bar/96029194042 | email= | address=5611 So. 36th St | lat=41.200794 | long=-95.967140 | directions=1/4 mile south on 36th and Q St | phone=+1 402-991-4920 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mon - Tue: 3PM - 2AM; Wed - Sun: 12PM - 2AM | price= | content=Home of the beer citizens not the beer hipsters. Brass Monkey serves 39 craft and import beers on tap (2 beer engines) in a laid-back South Omaha setting (old skool corner bar). Live Music or DJ on weekends. Cozy beer garden open all year around. A sponsor of Make a Wish and other charities. }} * {{drink | name=The Crescent Moon | alt= | url= | email= | address=3578 Farnam St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Large pub and German bier-hall. Hundreds of micros and import beers on tap, and a great selection of German beer. Sometimes a polka band in the bier hall or karaoke on Saturday nights. Check out the beer boutique next door for bottles and cans to take home. }} * {{drink | name=Dundee Dell | alt=The Dell | url=http://dundeedell.com/ | email=dundeedell@dundeedell.com | address=5007 Underwood Ave. | lat= | long= | directions=Near 50th and Underwood, which is six blocks north of Dodge St. | phone=+1 402-553-9501 | tollfree= | fax=+1 402-553-4010 | hours= | price=$2.75 to $5.75 draft pints. $7 to $12 for pitchers. $2.25 to $25 bottles (huge selection, certainly one of the largest, if not the largest, in Omaha.) Very large scotch selection. Also has full restaurant. See website for full food and drink menu | content= }} * {{drink | name=Homy Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=1510 N Saddle Creek Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A fun bar with champagne on tap. }} * {{drink | name=Lemon Drop | alt= | url= | email= | address=5423 S 36th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers pool tables and live music. }} * {{drink | name=The Max | alt= | url= | email= | address=1417 Jackson St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ostensibly the region's largest dance club and gay bar. Two dance floors (electronica on one, hip-hop on the other), three bars, and a huge courtyard. On the weekends it's mostly straight people and expect a $5 cover. }} * {{drink | name=Myth | alt= | url=http://mytholdmarket.com/ | email= | address=1105 Howard St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the Old Market. Pricey but good martinis. }} * {{drink | name=Rehab | alt= | url=http://www.rehabomaha.com | email=contact@rehabomaha.com | address=2615 south 120th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-951-9393 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9PM - 2AM | price=Ladies free every day | lastedit=2015-04-18 | content=Touted by management as "the safest, cleanest, and most enjoyable dance venue this side of Omaha." }} * {{drink | name=Saddle Creek Bar | alt= | url=http://saddlecreekbar.com | email= | address=1410 N Saddle Creek Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has pinball, pool, and darts. Live music and daily drink specials. }} * {{drink | name=The Side Door | alt= | url= | email= | address=3530 Leavenworth St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Eclectic bar with unique, quality cocktails. Be prepared to wait a few minutes while the bartenders mix them. Free live music Wed-Sat. Diverse and agreeable crowd. Before 9:00, order take-out from Mother India just a block west. }} * {{drink | name=Upstream Brewery | alt= | url=http://upstreambrewing.com | email= | address=514 S 11th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the Old Market. Has pool tables and on Wednesday nights $7 pizzas and $2 microbrews are served. Also has a full menu and great food at a reasonable price. Try the sample platter of microbrews and get your favorite in a growler to go. }} * {{drink | name=Starsky's Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=4020 S 13th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Across from Rosenblatt Stadium. Great bar to hang out at after catching a game at the College World Series or a Royals game. }} The Bluejay bar is Creighton students favorite Wednesday night destination. A $5 cover gets you %1 shots and beers all night. Farrel's Sports Bar, located downtown off 9th and Dodge, has a great Thursday night line up, with karaoke, $3 cover, and 50 cent busch or pbr. Other fun bars include the Old Market Tavern, the Dubliner, Billy Frogs, and Barry O's, all located within a few blocks of each other in the Old Market District. ===Coffee Shops=== * {{drink | name=Aromas | alt= | url=http://aromas-coffee.com | email= | address=1033 Jones St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-614-7009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=European style coffee shop right down the street from Upstream and under the old market lofts. It’s the most versatile shop in Omaha, when it comes to brewing methods and selection. The crowd consists of dedicated college regulars, loft residents and local baristas. Definitely a place to check out if you're looking for sophisticated, yet cozy shop. }} * {{drink | name=Blue Line Coffee | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=50th & Underwood Streets | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Resides in a walkable area of Omaha, the Dundee neighborhood. Stop in and get "Green Beret", then walk down the block to 'Great Harvest' for a free slice of bread of your choice. Alternatively, walk west to The Bread Oven, a French bakery featuring traditional French breads. }} * {{drink | name=Caffeine Dreams | alt= | url=http://caffeinedreams.net/ | email= | address=4524 Farnam St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Popular meeting spot for many clubs / meetings. Near hospitals and colleges. Local art & photography grace the walls, eclectic music plays over the speakers. Decent priced coffee, cool atmosphere. Free wi-fi. }} * {{drink | name=Espresso Yourself | alt= | url= | email= | address=118 N 50th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Just one block off of Dodge Street, the only drive through coffee house in Dundee. Muffins, donuts and bagels offered daily. Outdoor seating. Free wi-fi }} * {{drink | name=13th Street Coffee Company | alt= | url= | email= | address=519 S 13th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in Downtown, serves a variety of coffee-based drinks. Desserts and sandwiches are also served. Occasionally there is live music on Fridays. Free wi-fi. }} * {{drink | name=Scooters | alt= | url=http://scooterscoffeehouse.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Multiple locations. This fast-growing regional chain seems to have drive-up kiosks on every other corner, a testament to its popularity. Locations with seating offer free wi-fi. Original location is in Bellevue. }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Best Western PLUS Kelly Inn | url=http://www.bestwesternkellyinnomaha.com/ | email= | address=4706 South 108th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-339-7400 | tollfree= | fax=+1 402-339-5155 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Beautifully remodeled award-winning hotel with spacious sleeping rooms that include free high-speed internet, microwaves, refrigerators, 37' flat screen TV, free local calls, iron/ironing boards, hairdryers, indoor water playland, exercise room, meeting space and Perkins Restaurant. Pets are welcome. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Settle Inn | alt= | url=http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=28065 | email= | address=650 North 109th Ct | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-431-1246 | tollfree= | fax=+1 402-431-1398 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Crowne Plaza Hotel | alt= | url=http://ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hd/omanw | email= | address=655 North 108th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-496-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Omaha - Downtown | alt= | url=http://www.doubletreeomahadowntown.com/meetings/executive-meeting-center/ | email= | address=1616 Dodge St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-346-7600 | tollfree= | fax=+1 402-346-5722 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Element Omaha Midtown Crossing | alt= | url=http://www.elementomahamidtowncrossing.com | email= | address=3253 Dodge St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-614-8080 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Embassy Suites Omaha - Old Market | alt= | url=http://embassysuitesomaha.com | email= | address=555 South 10th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-346-9000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hawthorne Suites | alt= | url=http://hawthorn.com/reservations/locationdetail.asp?facid=239 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-331-0101 | tollfree= | fax=+1 402-331-2782 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=11025 M Street. }} *{{sleep | name=Magnolia Hotel Omaha | url=http://www.magnoliahotels.com/omaha/magnolia-hotel-omaha.php | email= | address=1615 Howard St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-341-2500 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=This downtown hotel offers stylish rooms & suites located near many major corporate headquarters and offices. The hotel also features meeting & event facilities and extended stay accommodations. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 | alt= | url=http://motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=0161 | email= | address=10708 M St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-331-3161 | tollfree= | fax=+1 402-597-0777 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Omaha Marriott | alt= | url=http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/OMAWE | email= | address=10220 Regency Ci | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-399-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+1 402-399-0223 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Residence Inn Omaha | alt= | url=http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/OMANB | email= | address=6990 Dodge St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-553-8898 | tollfree= | fax=+1 402-553-8898 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area | alt= | url=http://www.omahadowntown.stayhgi.com | email= | address=1005 Dodge St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-341-4400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Great location in downtown Omaha within walking distance to the Old Market Area with great shopping and dining. Grab breakfast at the Great American Grill and dinner at Spencer's. Guests can enjoy free hi-speed Internet access, business center, meeting/banquet facilities, indoor pool & whirlpool, fitness center and an Unconditional 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. }} * {{sleep | name=Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha Downtown | alt= | url=http://www.omahadowntownsuites.hamptoninn.com | email= | address=1212 Cuming St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-345-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Great location in downtown Omaha within walking distance to Qwest Center and the airport with free shuttle service. Enjoy an On The House Hot breakfast, free hi-speed Internet, business center, indoor pool & whirlpool, fitness center and 100% Hampton Guarantee. }} *{{sleep | name=Comfort Inn at the Zoo | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/nebraska/omaha/comfort-inn-hotels/ne049?source=lb | email= | address=2920 S. 13th Ct | lat=41.231159 | long=-95.934799 | directions=take the 13th Street exit (#454), then right on 13th Street, left on 13th Court to hotel | phone=+1-402-342-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price= | content=Nice hotel with a decent free hot breakfast. Courtyard rooms give nice access to a space to enjoy some fresh air and picnic tables. 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Tupi is the one spoken in that region wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Ouro Preto banner.jpg|unesco=yes}} '''Ouro Preto''', in the state of [[Minas Gerais]], is one of [[Brazil]]'s best-preserved colonial towns and a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO world heritage site]]. Among other historical and colonial cities of Minas Gerais ([[Tiradentes]], [[São João del Rei]], [[Mariana]] and [[Diamantina]]), Ouro Preto is one of the most popular travel destinations in Brazil. ==Understand== Ouro Preto, meaning "black gold", was founded in 1698 and quickly became the epicenter of a new gold rush, as the central place where gold was brought to be measured and sold. In 1720 the state capital transferred here from nearby [[Mariana]], and by 1750 Ouro Preto's population had swelled to over 110,000, making it one of the largest cities in the Americas; at the time it had twice as many inhabitants as [[New York City]] and five times more than [[Rio de Janeiro]]. The city's success inspired the naming of many other cities and neighborhoods, including the founding of the American city of Brazil, [[Indiana]]. {{infobox|Aleijadinho|[[Image:Ataíde-SacristiaSFrancisco3.jpg|center|100%]]Many of Ouro Preto's famous structures bear the mark of Antônio Francisco Lisbôa (1738-1810), one of Brazil's most highly-regarded artists. Known as ''Aleijadinho'', or "little cripple" because of the debilitating disease he had (possibly leprosy), he was a master of high baroque style and imparted uniquely dramatic effects to his work. He was so active as a painter, sculptor, and architect that it is impossible to visit the area without seeing his work. Legend has it that as Aleijadinho's condition worsened, he lost his fingers but continued his work by strapping tools to his stumps, and when he lost the use of his legs he had assistants carry him to work sites. He eventually went blind from the illness.}} As a result of the gold trade, the town, then known as Vila Rica, took a significant place in Brazilian history, being the site of the '''''Inconfidência Mineira''''', the first attempted uprising in the cause of independence from Portuguese colonial rule. The revolt was led by Brazilian cultural hero Tiradentes in 1789 after he realized how much of the region's gold was going straight onto boats bound for Portugal. The revolt failed however, and after Tiradentes was tried and executed, he was dismembered and various body parts were displayed along the road between Ouro Preto and [[Rio de Janeiro]] to discourage his followers. His head was placed in what is now known as Praça Tiradentes, at the very center of town. In 1822, Brazil finally gained its independence, and the following year Ouro Preto was given the title of "Imperial City" by Brazil's first emperor, Dom Pedro I. In 1839, South America's first pharmacy school was established here, and in 1876, Dom Pedro II founded the '''School of Minas''', which was originally focused on mining and metallurgy but which has now become one of the country's premier engineering schools. By the end of the 19th century, the gold had run out, growth had slowed to a halt. The population plummeted when the capital was moved to the newly founded [[Belo Horizonte]] in 1897. Lack of new construction provided for the preservation of the colonial architecture, and Ouro Preto was forgotten in time until Dictator Getúlio Vargas began having some sites restored in the 1950s. Since then it has gradually become more of a tourist destination as one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil. It is particularly noted for its churches, which are special not only for their architecture but also for the carved sculptures by '''Aleijadinho''', one of Brazil's most celebrated artists. Ouro Preto was the first Brazilian location to be declared a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO world heritage site]] in 1980. {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =28.2 | febhigh =28.5 | marhigh =28.5 | aprhigh =27.1 | mayhigh =25.5 | junhigh =24.5 | julhigh =24.7 | aughigh =25.9 | sephigh =26.8 | octhigh =27.4 | novhigh =27.5 | dechigh =27.3 | janlow =17.6 | feblow =17.7 | marlow =16.8 | aprlow =15.0 | maylow =12.3 | junlow =10.2 | jullow =9.8 | auglow =11.1 | seplow =13.8 | octlow =16.0 | novlow =16.8 | declow =17.2 | janprecip =252.0 | febprecip =184.8 | marprecip =155.5 | aprprecip =69.2 | mayprecip =27.7 | junprecip =12.3 | julprecip =10.3 | augprecip =11.8 | sepprecip =48.7 | octprecip =123.7 | novprecip =202.6 | decprecip =305.8 | description =Source:[[:w:Ouro Preto#Climate]] }} ===Climate=== <br clear="right" /> ==Get in== [[Image:OuroPretoNord.jpg|thumb|325px|Ouro Preto]] Ouro Preto is about 100 kilometers from [[Belo Horizonte]], 400 km from [[Rio de Janeiro]], and 680 kilometers from [[São Paulo]]. ===By plane=== The nearest convenient airports are those of [[Belo Horizonte]], especially that of '''Confins'''. From there, you must get to Ouro Preto by car or bus. ===By car=== * Ouro Preto sits on '''BR-356''' about 120 kilometers southeast of [[Belo Horizonte]] and about 18 kilometers west of [[Mariana]]. * Drivers coming from [[Juiz de Fora]] and [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|Rio de Janeiro]] in the south should take '''BR-040''' to [[Conselheiro Lafaiete]], take the '''Ouro Branco Highway''' and once in [[Ouro Branco]] transfer to state highway '''MG-443''' for the last 12 or so kilometers to Ouro Preto. ===By bus=== Buses arrive at the ''rodoviária'' on the northwestern edge of town. It is an easy downhill walk into the historic center. * From [[Belo Horizonte]], by '''[http://www.passaroverde.com.br Pássaro Verde]''', tel. ''31'' 3201-2687, 2h. 16 departures daily. * From [[São Paulo]], by '''[http://www.util.com.br/index.php Útil]''', 2 departures daily at 6:45AM and 11:45PM, R$102. * From [[Rio de Janeiro]], by '''[http://www.util.com.br/index.php Útil]''', tel. ''21'' 2253-3884. 7h. One departure daily at 10PM, R$64-100. * From [[Vitória]], by '''[http://www.saogeraldo.com.br São Geraldo]''', tel. ''27'' 3223-0407 or by '''Itapemirim''', tel. ''27'' 3322-8400). 3 departures daily. The ride takes 7 and half hours. * From [[Brasília]], by '''Pássaro Verde''', tel. ''61'' 3223-6658. One departure daily. The ride takes 12 hours. ==Get around== [[Image:Vertiginous Streets in Ouro Preto - Minas Gerais - Brazil.jpg|thumb|The streets are steep - keep those Havaianas in your luggage.]] ===On foot=== The town's small size and steep hills make walking the most convenient way of getting around the city center. Bring some good shoes and be prepared to huff and puff a bit, as the streets are cobbled and you will spend the day walking up and down steep hills. Travellers with impaired mobility may have a hard time getting around. ===By bus=== City buses run to neighborhoods outside of the city center, as well as to neighboring towns like [[Mariana]]. ==See== [[Image:Th M Ouro Preto Int.jpg|thumb|Inside the Opera House]] Before diving into Ouro Preto´s history, the traveller must be aware that filming or taking picture inside museums and churches is not allowed. * {{see | name=Itacolomi State Park | url=http://www.parquedoitacolomi.com.br | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 8835-7260 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Thurs-Sun from 8AM to 5PM | price= | content=Shared by the municipalities of Ouro Preto and [[Mariana]] is a park which contains very diverse flora and fauna with many hiking opportunities. The centerpiece of the park, Itacolomi Peak, is a pair of rocks, one huge and one much smaller, which can be seen from hilltops around town. ''Itacolomi'' means "the Rock and the Boy" in Tupi. For experienced hikers, it is possible to take a difficult 12 km trek through the park to visit the village of Lavras Novas and its nearby waterfalls. Visitors to the park ''must'' be accompanied by a guide, which can be arranged in advance by telephone. }} :* '''Casa Bandeirista da Fazenda São José do Manso''' - This preserved colonial ranchhouse was the first public building in the state. :* '''Museu do Chá''' (Tea Museum) * {{see | name=Praça Tiradentes | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The definitive center of the town. On the north side of the square is the '''Escolas de Minas''' (School of Mines), with a museum of mineralogy. On the south side is the '''Museu da Inconfidência'''. }} *{{see | name=Teatro Municipal | alt=Opera House | url= | email= | address=Rua Brigadeiro Musqueira | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily from noon to 5:30PM | price= | content=The oldest functioning theater in South America opened in 1770 and still has occasional evening concerts. }} ===Museums=== [[File:Museudainconfidencia2006.jpg|thumb|Museu da Inconfidência]] * {{see | name=Casa dos Contos | alt=Tax Collection House | url= | email= | address=Rua São José, 12 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-1444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Once a home of the regional tax collector, this colonial baroque structure served as a jail for revolutionaries in the late 18th century. }} * {{see | name=Museu da Inconfidência | url= | email= | address=Praça Tiradentes, 139 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-1121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=R$2 | content=This museum is dedicated to the memory of the ''Inconfidência Mineira'', an unsuccessful 1789 revolt against Portuguese rule which was inspired by the American Revolution. The building, itself one of the best extant specimens of colonial baroque architecture, houses the remains of some the revolutionaries, a library and archives, as well as works by artists of the period, including works by Aleijadinho and Manuel da Costa Ataíde. }} * {{see | name=Museu de Mineralogia | url= | email= | address=Praça Tiradentes, 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3559-1597, +55 31 3559-3119 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=R$5 | content=This mineralogy museum has a quite varied collection of minerals from quartz to diamond to uranium, including many rare specimens. Children have free admission. }} * {{see | name=Casa Guignard | alt=Guignard House | url= | email= | address=Rua Conde de Bobadela, 110 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-5155 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This museum has a collection of paintings by Alberto da Veiga Guignard, an influential painter who lived his last years in the town. }} * {{see | name=Museu de Arte Sacra | alt=Museum of Sacred Art | url= | email= | address=Praça Monsenhor Castilho Barbosa, no number | lat= | long= | directions=in the basement of Igreja Nossa Senhora do Pilar | phone=+55 31 3551-4736 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Museu do Oratório | url= | email= | address=Rua Brigadeiro Musqueira, no number | lat= | long= | directions=in the annex of Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo | phone=+55 31 3551-5369 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=R$4 | content=This charming museum has a large collection of over 300 elaborately decorated oratories, small portable prayer altars made for home or travel use. }} * {{see | name=Museu Aleijadinho | url= | email= | address=Rua Brigadeiro Musqueira, no number | lat= | long= | directions=on Praça Antonio Dias, in the sacristy of Igreja Nossa Senhora da Conceição | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Many important works by Aleijadinho are elsewhere in the city, but this small museum has a few gems, including a strikingly life-like bust of Saint Francis of Paola. R$3 (students half-price). }} ===Churches=== [[image:MatrizNSraConceicao-OuroPreto-CCBYSA.jpg|thumb|Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição]] [[Image:Igreja de São Francisco de Assis em Ouro Preto.jpg|thumb|Igreja de São Francisco de Assis]] * {{see | name=Capela do Padre Faria | url= | email= | address=Rua Padre Faria, no number | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Built in 1710, this is one of the oldest buildings in the region. }} * {{see | name=Igreja do Bom Jesus do Matosinhos | url= | email= | address=Rua Alvarenga, no number - Cabeças | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The beautiful entranceway was made by Aleijadinho, and many paintings inside are attributed to Manoel da Costa Ataíde. }} * {{see | name=Igreja da Nossa Senhora do Carmo | url= | email= | address=Rua Brigadeiro Musqueira, no number | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This rococo-style church, built in 1766, holds the last works of Aleijadinho as well as the above-mentioned Oratory Museum. }} * {{see | name=Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pilar | url= | email= | address=Praça Monsenhor Castilho Barbosa, no number | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-4735 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tues-Sun 9AM-11AM and 12PM-5PM. | price=R$4. | content=The oldest church in the city was designed by one of Aleijadinho's mentors and completed in 1731 to replace the original main church. Despite the rather stark outward appearance, the interior glistens with almost 1000 pounds of gold and almost 900 pounds of silver. The basement of the church holds the Museum of Sacred Art. }} * {{see | name=Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário | url= | email= | address=Largo do Rosário, no number | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-4736 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tues-Sun 12PM-5PM. | price=Free | content=Built in 1785 with slave labor. Slaves were forbidden to worship at any other church. The church has a unique shape, with a contour formed by three convergent ovals. }} * {{see | name=Igreja Santa Efigênia | url= | email= | address=Rua Santa Efigênia | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This hilltop church, dedicated to an Ethiopian saint, was very popular with slaves and their descendants. It was supposedly built by Chico Rei and decorated with gold from the mine which bears his name. (See below) }} * {{see | name=Igreja de São Francisco de Assis | url= | email= | address=Largo de Coimbra, no number | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-3282 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This unique rococo-style church, built in 1776, is arguably Aleijadinho's greatest work. }} * {{see | name=Igreja São Francisco de Paula | url= | email= | address=Rua Padre Rolim, no number | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tues-Sun 9AM-11:15AM and 1:30PM-4:45PM | price= | content=Completed in the 1898, this church took a whopping 94 years to complete. Inside are Aleijadinho's sculpture of the saint after which it is named, as well as a life-size sculpture of the Last Supper. }} * {{see | name=Igreja de São José | url= | email= | address=Rua Teixeira Amaral, no number - Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This church, completed in 1811, was partially designed by Aleijadinho. Currently under renovation. }} * {{see | name=Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição | url= | email= | address=Rua Bernardo Vasconcelos/Praça Antônio Dias, no number | lat= | long= | directions=near Praça Tiradentes | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tues-Sun 9AM-10:45AM and 12PM-4:45PM | price= | content=This 1727 church is famous for its 8 lavishly decorated altars. The cemetery here has the grave of Aleijadinho, and the sacristy houses a museum dedicated to him. }} ===Mines=== {{infobox|Chico Rei|Another of Ouro Preto's legendary characters is known as Chico Rei, or "King Chico". According to local lore, he was an African king captured and forced into slavery. He was brought to Ouro Preto and forced to work in a gold mine which now bears his name. The story goes that he secretly stashed small pieces of gold in his hair and eventually saved up enough to buy not only his freedom but also the mine itself. He then used the profits from the mine to purchase the freedom of all the slaves working the mine. He is also supposed to have used the mine's gold to both fund and decorate the '''Igreja Santa Efigênia''', the church which became the most important for slaves and their descendants.}} * {{see | name=Mina Chico Rei | alt=Chico Rei Mine, also known as Encardideira | url= | email= | address=Rua Dom Silvério 108 | lat= | long= | directions=up the hill from Matriz N.S. da Conceição | phone=+55 31 3552-2866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-6PM | price=R$10 | content=One of the largest and most-visited gold mines in the area, this mine was named for the legendary Chico Rei (see the infobox). Guided tours. }} * {{see | name=Mina Fonte Meu Bem Querer | url= | email= | address=Rua Padre Faria | lat= | long= | directions=next to the Capela do Padre Faria | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily from 8AM to 6PM | price= | content=An interesting mine in which you can see petrified trees in the tunnel walls. }} * {{see | name=Mina da Passagem | alt=Mine of the Crossing | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is the world´s largest mine open to the public. In order to reach the mining galleries a small trolley is used and it is held by a steel cable. You descend for 315 meters and the total depth reaches 120 meters. The visit to the mine is accompanied by a guide (who normally does not speak English, so make sure you have someone who can translate for you). Apart from the grandiosity of the excavation, there is also a beautiful underground lake. If you plan to take pictures be aware that you will need a tripod and a lower shutter speed. Otherwise your pictures will be either blurred or totally blacked out. R$17 Tours can be arranged through: }} ** {{see | name=OPM Empreendimentos Ltd | alt= | url=http://www.minasdapassagem.com.br | email=minasdapassagem@minasdapassagem.com.br | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3557-5001 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Passagem de Mariana, (on the road to [[Mariana]]). }} * {{see | name=Mina Velha | alt=Old Mine | url= | email= | address=Rua Santa Rita 21 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8:30AM-5PM | price=R$5 | content=Opened in 1704, this is oldest mine in town. This mine was dug by slaves and shows the contrast between hand dug mines and industrially dug mines (such as '''Mina da Passagem'''). Look for the veins of mica and ocher visible in the tunnel walls. The walking space is very limited and in certain locations can be claustrophobic for those who do not enjoy enclosed spaces. }} ==Do== ===Festivals=== * '''Carnaval''' - Ouro Preto is increasingly popular during Carnaval, especially with college students. Although the city loses some of its tranquil historic charm, the steep streets preclude the raucous loudspeaker trucks found in other cities like [[Salvador]], and people generally just party in the streets. Be sure to reserve accommodations in advance if you plan to visit during this time. * '''Holy Week''' - Easter week brings lavish celebration to the streets around Matriz da N.S. da Conceicao, with intense floral decoration (Saturday night - you can help in the making of it) and interesting processions in the street. * '''Winter Festival''' - An art festival with workshops and cultural events organized by the Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto''' (Federal University of Ouro Preto). ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Antiguidades Toledo | url=http://www.toledo.art.br | email= | address=Rua Conselheiro Quintiliano 848 - Lajes | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-5915 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Large selection of antique paintings, sculptures, furniture, and clocks. }} * {{buy | name=Casa das Pedras / Grupiara Pedras | url= | email= | address=Praça Tiradentes 95 and 124 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-1648 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=These two affiliated stores on the central square have a good selection of high-quality locally-produced jewelry made of gold, silver, and precious and semi-precious stones. }} * '''Soapstone market''' - On the way down the hill east of Praca Tiradentes is an open-air market with fascinating local creations in soapstone and wood. A great place to find a souvenir. ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Café Geraes | url= | email= | address=Rua Conde de Bobadela 122 - Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-5097 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Sandwiches and a la carte dishes. Occasional live music. }} * {{eat | name=Casa do Ouvidor | url= | email= | address=Rua Conde de Bobadella 42 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-2141 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Specializing in Minas Gerais state's regional cuisine, such as ''tutu a mineira'' , ''frango com quiabo'' or ''ora pro nóbis''. Major credit and debit cards accepted. }} *{{eat | name=Consola's Pizzaria e Restaurante | url= | email= | address=Rua da Conceição 18 - Antônio Dias | lat= | long= | directions=next to Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição | phone=+55 31 3551-4175 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serving varied Brazilian fare as well as (Brazilian-style) pizza. Wed-Sat 4PM-midnight. }} *{{eat | name=Chalet dos Caldos | url= | email= | address=Rua Carlos Thomaz 33 - Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-3992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Relaxed restaurant with a nice view of the city. Credit cards accepted. Opens at 7PM. Closed on Mondays. }} * {{eat | name=Máximus Colonial | url= | email= | address=Rua Direita, 151 - Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 9914-1209 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=R$16-20/person, cash only | content=An excellent budget restaurant which specializes in local food. Food is normally cooked in stone pans. }} *{{eat | name=Pizzaria O Passo | url=http://www.opassopizzaria.com.br | email= | address=Rua São José 56 - Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3552-5089 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pizza as well as a variety of pastas, seafood, salads, and desserts served in an 18th-century house. Well-stocked wine cellar. }} ==Drink== *'''Booze Bar Café''', Rua Direita 42, +55 31 3551-1482. Located just off the square, with live music. *{{drink | name=Satelite | url= | email= | address=Rua Cde Bobadela, 97 | lat= | long= | directions=on the way to placa Tiradentes on Rua Direita | phone=+55 31 3551-4625, +55 31 3552-1941 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM til 3AM | price=Reasonable | content=One of the most popular bars in Ouro Preto. Friendly staff and a variety of reasonably priced food. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Buena Vista Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.facebook.com./buenavistaop | email=buenavistahostel@hotmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-4677 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Rua Henri Gorceix, 198, . About 150m from the main square, with an amazing view from the city, the hostel is very clean and comfortable, with a nice atmosphere and social spaces. }} * {{sleep | name=Brumas Hostel (Youth Hostel) | alt= | url=http://www.brumashostel.com.br/ | email=brumasonline@hotmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-2944 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Rua Padre José Marcus Penna, 68, /6745. About 150m from the bus station. Nice city view. The hostel has its own kitchen where you can cook whenever you like. It also has a communal barbecue area to enjoy yourself and get together with others. Around R$ 30-35 }} * {{sleep | name=O Sorriso Do Lagarto Hostel & Posada | alt= | url=http://www.osorrisodolagarto.com.br/ | email=ouropreto@osorrisodolagarto.com.br | address=Rua Conseheiro Quintiliano, 271 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-4811, +55 31 9866-2426 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= About 150m from the city center. The hostel is new and has a great breakfast of freshly baked cakes. Try their coffee with their special warmed milk. The toilets are very clean and well designed for multi-users. The owner is a very sweet guy and could give you a lift to/fro the bus station if you are nice. }} * {{sleep | name=Pouso Arte Café com Arte | alt= | url=http://www.pousocafecomarte.e1.com.br | email=cafe.comarte@bol.com.br | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3552-2671 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Rua das Mercês 45. Beautiful house with a nice view, right in the city center. Only rooms for couples (R$70). }} * '''Pension de Vera''', rua Bernardo Vasconselos 86, (31) 3552-2587. The owner is very welcoming, sometimes (especially during carnaval) she makes mineira food for everyone (everyone buy the food and help to cook). Single from RS20. *'''Student Houses''', The city has a big university and is full of students houses, known as ''republicas''. They often rent low-priced rooms to tourists. ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Casa Dona Denis | url=http://www.donadenis.com.br | email=donadenis@gmail.com | address=Rua São Miguel Arcanjo 175 - Água Limpa | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-1947 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Bed & Breakfast with television, free internet, a pool, and free parking. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Casa Grande Pousada | url=http://www.hotelpousadacasagrande.com.br | email=reservas@hotelpousadacasagrande.com.br | address=Rua Conselheiro Quintiliano 96 - Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-4314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Satellite TV, minibar, security safe, laundry service. Parking available. Accepts major credit cards. }} * {{sleep | name=Pousada Casa dos Contos | url=http://www.pousadacasadoscontosop.com.br | email=reservas@pousadacasadoscontosop.com.br | address=Rua Camilo de Brito 21 - Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-1148 | tollfree= | fax=31 3551-5358 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mini-bar, TV, laundry service, parking, and free breakfast. Discounts are available in the low season. }} * {{sleep | name=Pousada Nello Nuno | url=http://www.pousadanellonuno.com.br | email=reservasnellonuno@hotmail.com | address=Rua Camilo de Brito 59 - Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-3375 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restored historic manor with an internal patio decorated in the style of the 1700s. TV, mini-bar. Free internet and breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Pousada Ouro Preto | url=http://www.pousadaouropreto.com.br | email=pousadaouropreto@veloxmail.com.br | address=Largo Musicista José dos Anjos Costa 72 - Antônio Dias | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-3081 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Suites have TV, telephone, mini-bar, and most have decent views of the city. Free breakfast. Parking available. Major credit cards accepted. }} * {{sleep | name=Pousada São Francisco de Paula | url=http://www.pousadasaofranciscodepaula.com.br | email=reservas@pousadasaofranciscodepaula.com.br | address=Rua Padre José Marcos Penna 202 - Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-3456 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Simple accommodations in a quiet setting with a nice little garden. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Arcanjo Hotel Pousada | url=http://www.arcanjohotel.com.br | email= | address=Rua São Miguel Arcanjo 270 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-4121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=4-star hotel with rooms decorated in 18th-century style-- even the staff dress the part. Telephone, TV with English channels, minibar, and broadband internet. Breakfast buffet and shuttle service to the historic center are provided free of charge. Major credit cards accepted. }} * {{sleep | name=Grande Hotel de Ouro Preto | url=http://www.hotelouropreto.com.br | email= | address=Rua Senador Rocha Lagoa 164 - Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-1488 | tollfree= | fax=+55 31 3551-5028 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Designed by Oscar Niemeyer in the early 1940's, this hotel has suites and apartments with phone, TV, minibar, and air conditioning. Each room has a balcony with a decent view. Swimming pool and restaurant on premises. Parking available. Major credit cards are accepted. R$140-240. }} * {{sleep | name=Luxor Ouro Preto Hotel | url=http://www.luxor.com.br | email= | address=Rua Dr. Alfredo Baeta 16- Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3551-2244 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=This 18th-century manor now rents suites furnished with replicas of furniture from the period. TV, phone, and on-site restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Casa do Tempo | url=http://www.casadotempoop.com.br | email= | address=Rua Bernardo Vasconcelos, 99 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 31 3552-2906 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The owners, she, an artist-painter, he, a classical musician, have reserved for their guests the whole first floor of their house (42m²), constituting 2 bedrooms, a living room and a large bathroom. }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Raitai Lan House | url= | email= | address=Rua Paraná, 100 | lat= | long= | directions=Take Rua Condo de Bobadela west from Praca Tiradentes about 200 meters and follow it around to the left. | phone=+55 31 3551-5151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Gaming-centric internet café. }} ==Go next== [[Image:MariaFumacaMarianaOuroPreto.jpg|thumb|265px|Maria Fumaça]] * [[Congonhas]] * [[Mariana]] - The oldest city and first capital of the state, another charmingly well-preserved colonial baroque town is only 18km away. :* '''Maria Fumaça''' - Construction of this railway, a part of the '''[http://www.tremdavale.org/ Trem do Vale]''' began in 1883 when the gold was still flowing into the city, but by the time its run to the other terminus in [[Mariana]] was completed in 1914, the gold had run dry. Restored in 2006, the steam locomotive now provides a delightful way to take a daytrip to see Mariana's historic sights. Specially-designed panoramic passenger cars allow for beautiful views of the valley. * [[Ouro Branco]] {{guidecity}} {{geo|-20.385278|-43.503611}} {{isPartOf|Central East (Minas Gerais)}} [[WikiPedia:Ouro Preto]] [[Commons:Ouro Preto]] h2rrgixt40iu0x8c34k9jsid160r76q 0 26290 1070470 1070469 2006-11-20T22:45:03Z DenisYurkin 1795 Redirecting to [[Ouarzazate]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Ouarzazate]] hwa2iretf0xjczmvjz8y54qza8yqcms 0 26392 2953719 2878272 2016-03-08T14:13:18Z Wal0007 2159393 /* Listing */ Added listing for Paarl Directory wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paarl banner Vineyard.JPG}} [[Image:South_Africa-Paarl-Afrikaans_Language_Monument.jpg|thumb|300px|(Taalmonument) Afrikaans Language Monument.]] [[Image:Paarl Rock.JPG|thumb|300px|Paarl Rock.]] '''[http://paarlonline.com Paarl]''' is the third-oldest town in [[South Africa]] and located approximately 60km to the north-west of [[Cape Town]]. It is famous for having one of the world's largest rock outcrops. ==Get in== Paarl is about 60km from [[Cape Town]]. The easiest way to get there from [[Cape Town]] is by car is to follow the N1 North, however one can also get there by train or bus. ==Get around== As with most of South Africa it is best to use a rented car. ==See== * {{see | name=Afrikaans Language Museum | url=http://www.taalmuseum.co.za/ | email=admin@taalmuseum.co.za | address=11 Pastorie Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 872-3441 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 9AM-4PM, Closed: public holidays. | price=Entrance fee: R10 adults, R5 students, R2 children | content='Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum' explores the origins of the Afrikaans language. Discover how Afrikaans' development was influenced by Dutch, Malay-Portuguese, French, German, English, Arabic and the indigenous Khoi and African languages. The museum’s focus is on experience – its interactive, multimedia exhibitions give the visitor a hands-on experience of Afrikaans, its history, its dialects, its people and its peculiarities, including interesting place names and nicknames. This museum, although very small in comparison to most other museums, is regarded as one of the leading institutions in South Africa in the field of displaying intangible heritage. In Oom Gideon se Winkel visitors can buy books, CD’s, T-shirts with Afrikaans poems, and craft and delicacies from years gone by. }} * {{see | name=Taalmonument | url=http://www.taalmonument.co.za/ | email=admin@taalmuseum.co.za | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 872 3441 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Su 8AM to 5PM (8PM Sep to Apr) | price=Entrance fee: R10 adults R5 students R2 children | content= The Afrikaans Language Monument was unveiled in October 1975. The main 57 meter column symbolises the Afrikaans language while the other columns, domes and walls represents the contribution of the European, indigenous African and Malay languages that have contributed to the development of Afrikaans. A restaurant is located at the monument and the elevated location of the monument provides good views over the Paarl Valley. }} * {{see | name=Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve | url= | email= | address=Jan Phillips Mountain Drive | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 872-3658 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 807-8054 | hours=Daily 7AM-6PM | price= | content=Fynbos landscape and wild olives dominated by massive rounded granite rock formations. }} * {{see | name=The Paarl Rock | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the worlds largest granite outcrops. }} * {{see | name=Die Vonds Snake Park | url= | email= | address=104 Main Street Wellington | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 869-8309 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 9:30AM-5:30PM | price= | content=Snakes, monitors, tortoises and other animals and birds. }} * {{see | name=F.S. Smit & Co. | url= | email= | address=10 Lyon Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-1032 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 863-2931 | hours= | price= | content=Traditional wine cast manufacture with showroom }} * {{see | name=Strooidak Church | url= | email=strooidak@spacenet.co.za | address=Main Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 872-4396 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 872-9370 | hours= | price= | content=One of the oldest and most historic churches in South Africa. }} * {{see | name=The 12km long Paarl Main Road | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The longest main road in South Africa. It boasts a mix of Cape Dutch, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco architecture. }} * {{see | name=Paarl Bird Sanctuary | url= | email= | address=Drommedaris Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 868-2074 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 868-2507 | hours= | price= | content=Home to Hartlaub's Gull, Greyheaded Gull, Cape Shoveller, African Black Duck, Cape Reed Warbler, African Rail, Little Bittern and other species. }} ==Do== ===Wine related=== Visit one of many wine estates * {{do | name=Boland Kelder | url=http://www.bolandwines.co.za | email=info@bolandkelder.co.za | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 862-6190 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 862-5379 | hours=M-F 8AM-5PM. Sa 8:30AM-1PM | price= | content=Cheese and wine tasting Under the Tree }} * {{do | name=KWV Wine Emporium | url=http://www.kwvwineemporium.co.za/ | email=the_wine_emporium@kwv.co.za | address=Kohler street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 807-3007 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 807-3119 | hours=Open for wine tasting M-Sa 9AM-4:30PM. Cellar tours M-Sa 10AM, 10:15AM (in German), 10:30AM and 2:15PM | price= | content=Home of some of the best wines and brandies produced in South Africa }} * {{do | name=Laborie Estate | url= | email= | address=Taillefret street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 807-3390 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 863-1955 | hours=Open from October to April daily 9AM-5PM | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Nederburg | url=http://www.nederburg.co.za | email=nedwines@distell.co.za | address=Sonstraal Road, Daljosafat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 862-3104 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 862-4887 | hours=M-F 8:30AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-2PM | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Rhebokskloof | url= | email=info@rhebokskloof.co.za | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 869-8386 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 869-8504 | hours=Open daily 9AM-5PM | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Ruitersvlei | url= | email=wines@ruitersvlei.co.za | address=Suid-Agter Paarl Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-1517 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 863-1443 | hours=M-F 8:30AM-5PM, Sa 8:30AM-3PM, Su 11AM-3PM | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Simonsvlei | url=http://www.simonsvlei.co.za | email=info@simonsvlei.co.za | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-3040 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 863-1240 | hours=M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 8:30AM-4:30PM, Su 11AM-3PM | price= | content=Offers cellar tours, wine tasting and olive tasting }} * {{do | name=Mooi Bly | url=http://www.mooibly.com/wine.html | email=info@mooibly.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 868-2808 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 868-2808 | hours=on appointment only | price= | content=Offers 'vine to wine tours, takes 1,5 hours }} ===Adventure=== * {{do | name=Wineland Ballooning | url= | email=balloon@kapinfo.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-3192 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Go on a Hot-Air balloon over the Berg River Valley }} ===Hiking=== There are a number of hiking trails in the area, ranging from short walk to multi-day trails. * {{do | name=Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 872-3658 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A number of trail run through the reserve, ranging from 2.4km to 10km. }} * {{do | name=Laborie Wine Hiking Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 708-3390 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=See the cape flora and birdlife on the Laborie Estate }} * {{do | name=Limietberg Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 871-1536 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= A two-day trail of 36km. Start at the foot of the Du Toitskloof, then to Bainskloof village and on to Tweede Tol. }} ===Other=== * {{do | name=Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm | url= | email=lebonhr@mweb.co.za | address=Babilonstoren Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-1142 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A crocodile farm. Try a crocodile pie or buy crocodile leather articles }} * {{do | name=Valley Gun Club | url= | email= | address=On the R312 towards Durbanville, just outside Paarl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 83 325-4764 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W from 2PM and Sa from 12PM | price= | content=The largest clay target shooting club in South Africa and host to the 2010 DTL Trap World Championships. Trap, Skeet, Trench and Sporting. }} * {{do | name=Play championship golf at Paarl Golf Club | url= | email=reception@paarlgolfclub.co.za | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-1140 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Paarl Golf Club has a magnificent championship standard 27 hole golf course situated on Boschenmeer Golf Estate. It is a friendly club that welcomes visitors, including on competition days, and provides an outstanding golfing challenge on a well manicured course with good undulating greens. The Berg river flows alongside the course, and the backdrop of mountains is stunningly beautiful. PGC will host a Sunshine Tour event in 2009, and was a qualifying course for the 2007 SAA South African Open. }} * {{listing | name=Paarl Directory | alt=Paarl Directory | url=http://www.paarldirectory.co.za/ | email=paarldirectory@kubuni.co.za | address=KWV Building | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27828974301 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-08 | content=Accommodation, restaurants, attractions and local business guide to everything Paarl. }} ==Buy== *{{buy | name=Red Hot Glass Studio | url=http://www.redhotglass.co.za | email= | address=Seidelberg Wine Estate Suid-After Paarl Road Suider Paarl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 9AM-5PM | price= | content= }} [[Image:Paarl-Fairview01.jpg|thumb|300px|Fairview.]] * {{buy | name=Wine | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=From any of the wine estates. Do a number wine tasting trips first and find out what you really enjoy. Most estates will ship to your home address so you don't have to cart the bottles around while you travel. }} * {{buy | name=Fairview Cheese | url=http://www.fairview.co.za/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-2450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fairview specializes in goats milk cheeses }} * {{buy | name=Ikhaya | url= | email= | address=185 Main Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 872-5831 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Arts, Crafts and Gifts }} ==Eat== {{eatpricerange|Under R100|R100 to R500|Over R500}} There are a number of fine restaurants are situated along the Main Road and most of the wine estates also have their own restaurants on site. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=At Ease Cafe | url= | email= | address=191 Mainroad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 872-2781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 11AM-late. Su 11AM-5PM | price= | content=Ovenbaked pizza and pasta, homemade pies }} * {{eat | name=Kostinrichting Coffee Shop | url= | email= | address=19 Pastorielaan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 871-1353 | tollfree= | fax=+27 872-3599 | hours= | price= | content=Light meals }} ===Mid range=== * {{eat | name=Taal Monument Restaurant | url= | email=taalmonument@icon.co.za | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-2800 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 863-1797 | hours=M 8:30AM-5PM, Th-Sa 8:30AM-10PM, Su 8:30AM-5PM | price= | content=A la Carte and Sunday buffet }} * {{eat | name=De Leeuwen Jagt Restaurant | url= | email= | address=On the Seidelberg wine estate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-5222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Rhebokskloof | url= | email=info@rhebokskloof.co.za | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 869-8386 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 869-8504 | hours= | price= | content=Excellent food, excellent setting }} *{{eat | name=Terra Mare Restaurant | url=http://www.belmonteguesthouse.co.za | email=terramare@xsinet.co.za | address=90a Main Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-4805 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 9AM-late | price=R45 to R120 | content=Up market decor, art on walls for sale. Continental, gourmet food, choice of delicious starters, varied menu. Superb wine list. Olivier Jaeggi is a Swiss chef, who worked at the Bosmans of the Grand Roche. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Bosman's at the Grande Roche | url=http://www.granderoche.co.za | email=reserve@granderoche.co.za | address=Plantasie street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-2727 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 863-2220 | hours= | price= | content=One of the top 10 Restaurants in South Africa according to Wine Magazine.Supurb winelist }} * {{eat | name=Laborie Restaurant | url= | email=hetta@gloriousfood.co.za | address=Taillefer Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 807-3095 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 807-3094 | hours=Daily 9AM-4PM | price= | content=Cape Provincial Cuisine and traditional foods }} ==Drink== Wine and brandy. Visit any of the wine estates that offer wine tasting. Also see the [[Paarl#DO|Do section]] ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under R500|R500 to R1000|Over R1000}} ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Klein Vredenburg Guest House | url=http://kleinvredenburgguesthouse.look4.co.za/ | email=kleinvredenburg@telkomsa.net | address=155 Main Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 872-9898 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 872-9898 | hours= | price=Single from R225 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Klein Waterkloof | url= | email=bemarais@myrealbox.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Behind Agter Paarl Church on the R44 | phone=+27 21 869-8950 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From R150 per person sharing | checkin= | checkout= | content=A smallholding among the vineyards with Cape Dutch cottage rooms. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Belmonte Guesthouse | alt=Antonella Wright | url=http://www.belmonteguesthouse.co.za | email=antonellawright@telkomsa.net | address=Upper Mill Street | lat= | long= | directions=Off Main road turn left after Mc Donalds,into Mill Street, carry on until Upper Mill Street,Up towards mountain until Belmonte Estate Gate. | phone=+27 21 872-9055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From R300 per person sharing | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM. | content=On 8 hectares of ground, 4 star guesthouse, 7 well appointed bedrooms, with stunning views from private balconies. TV, airconditioners, swimming pool. Inclusive of breakfast. Lunches and dinners can be arranged at our excellent family restaurant. Personal attention to make stay most memorable. }} * {{sleep | name=Berg River Resort | url=http://www.bergriverresort.co.za/ | email=bergr@mweb.co.za | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-1652 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Doubles from R365 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Self catering chalets and caravan park on the Berg River }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Goedemoed Manor House | url=http://www.goedemoed.com | email=info@goedemoed.com | address=Cecilia Street | lat= | long= | directions=Near the city center. | phone=+27 21 863-1102 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 863-1104 | hours= | price=Prices from R375pps | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Mooi Bly wine & accommodation | url=http://www.mooibly.com | email=info@mooibly.com | address=Bo Dal road, Dal Josafat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 868-2808 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From R350 to R175 per person sharing | checkin= | checkout= | content=Five thatched cottages surrounded by vineyards, fully equipped, swimming pool, 10 minutes out of Town. }} * {{sleep | name=Mountain Rest | url= | email=isabel@stellenbochacademy.co.za | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+21 21 872-0451 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 886-5827 | hours= | price=From R350 per cottage per night | checkin= | checkout= | content=At the foot of the Du Toitskloof mountain, bordering Hawequa Nature reserve }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Alba House | url=http://www.albahouse.co.za | email=johnvdecker@mweb.co.za | address=16 Lille Street, Contrai | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 863-0292 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=R600pps | checkin= | checkout= | content=Privately run B&B in upmarket residential area. Book with Ivana. }} *{{sleep | name=Cascade Country Manor | url=http://cascademanor.co.za | email= | address=Waterval Road | lat=-33.71250 | long=19.05694 | directions= | phone=+27 21 868-0227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Prices from R660pps | checkin= | checkout= | content=Luxury Family Accommodation in the Olive Valley of the Cape winelands. Nine luxurious double rooms with views of the Waterfall and surrounding Orchards and Vineyards. Dinners showcase fresh local produce. }} * {{sleep | name=Pontac Manor | url=http://www.pontac.com/ | email=reservations@pontac.com | address=16 Zion Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 872-0445 | tollfree= | fax=+27 21 872-0460 | hours= | price=From 715pps | checkin= | checkout= | content= Situated at the slopes of 'Paarl Rock'. This Victorian style hotel dates back from 1723 and has been beautifully restored. TV, air conditioning are available. }} ==Stay healthy== ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=Paarl Hospital | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 872-1711 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Paarl Medi-Clinic | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+27 21 807-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== Paarl is in the center of the [[Cape Winelands]], within proximity of the major town of [[Stellenbosch]]. It is also near [[Cape Town]]. You can reach all main attractions within 30 to 45 minutes (except the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point). {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|Cape_Winelands}} {{geo|-33.7500|18.9667}} [[Wikipedia:Paarl]] 9j2lvecaxiv4ts54n6343hr72skg0lh 0 139957 2855957 2725226 2015-09-12T01:42:46Z Matroc 248572 /* See */ waterfal to waterfall wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''Paksong''' is a sleepy town in the [[Champasak]] province of [[Southern Laos]] on the [[Bolaven Plateau]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== It's a small place ==See== * {{see | name=Tad Fan waterfall | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=5.000 KIP | content=A big waterfall over 100m high }} ==Do== ==Buy== Coffee, you can buy great quality coffee on the market or on the side of the road ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Savannah Guesthouse | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=100.000 KIP | content=BIg spacious rooms with TV and hot water. }} * {{sleep | name=Paksong Guesthouse | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Small rooms, reports of bugs in the room }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Champasak}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|15.18|106.24}} [[wikipedia:Paksong]] qbgyaq6b5op9ks4yg5prx9h3a1yd85g 0 26551 2953805 2854056 2016-03-08T17:52:09Z 2.38.239.100 /* Sleep */ Added listing for B&B Teatro Massimo wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner | Palermo banner Fish market detail.jpg|unesco=yes|disambig=yes}} '''[http://www.palermotourism.com Palermo]''' is the capital of the main [[Italy|Italian]] island of [[Sicily]], located on the north coast of the island. [[File:PalermoCat.jpg|thumb|350px|Cathedral]] ==Understand== Capital of Sicily, founded by Phoenicians under the name of "Ziz" (= Flower, but the meaning is still doubtful), later renamed by Greeks "Panormos" which means "all port", it reached its golden age during the Arab domination (IX-XI centuries A.C.) when it became one of the most prosperous cities in the Mediterranean and Europe, known as "city of delights" for its marvelous and lavish gardens, as well as for magnificent mosques and palaces. After being conquered by the Normans (1060-1080 A.C.), most of palaces and mosques were destroyed, but the new rulers exploited the cosmopolitan environment of Palermo and the artists, architects and masters from different cultural roots giving the birth to a unique architectural style, the so-called "Arab-Norman Style of Sicily", which is an original mixture of arabesque decorations, Romanesque architecture and Byzantine mosaics. After being home to one of the most famous Emperors of the Middle Ages, Frederik II fo Swabi, named "Stupor Mundi" by contemporaries, Palermo began its decadence under the influence of several dominations (French, Aragonians, Spanish and Borbons from Naples. In the mid of XIX century, during the so-called "Italian Risorgimento" Palermo was one the leading revolutionary cities in Italy, strongly contributing to the success of the "Mille" (literally "one thousand") patriots' expedition lead by the famous Italian national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi which ended with the reunification of Italy under the Savoy dynasty from Turin (1860). Nowadays Palermo faces several problems affecting its economic development, mainly because of the presence of the very powerful criminal organization known worldwide as "Mafia" or "Cosa Nostra". The city's economy is based on local government institutions, port, shipbuilding industry and the mechanical industry. It is also seat to some important Sicilian wine making companies (like Tasca d'Almerita, Duca di Salaparuta, Corvo, Planeta, etc.) whose popularity in the world is growing. ==Get in== ===By plane=== '''[http://www.gesap.it Palermo International Airport]''' ({{IATA|PMO}}) is located some 32&nbsp;km west of the city at Punta Raisi and has flights incoming from other Italian centres and major European cities on a regular basis. Half hourly shuttle buses, on the :00 and :30, (operated by [http://www.prestiaecomande.it Prestia e Comandè]) provide inexpensive transport into the city centre train station (€6.10, as of November 2012). Purchase bus ticket from the ticket office next to the bus at the airport. From city centre to the airport, purchase ticket from the driver. There are 1-2 trains per hour, 50 minutes, €5.80 (destination Punta Raisi). The usual taxi and car rental services are also available at the airport. ===By ferry=== Ferries steam between the port of Palermo and the following Italian ports on a regular basis: [[Genoa]], [[Civitàvecchia]], [[Naples]], [[Malta]] (Valletta) and [[Cagliari]] ([[Sardinia]]). ===By train=== Through trains from [[Rome]] and [[Naples]] via the train ferry across the Messina straits. ==Get around== ===On foot=== Although Palermo is a fair-sized city, most of the interesting sites around the centre can easily be reached on foot. [[File:San Catoldo.jpg|thumb|San Cataldo Church in the centre.]] ===By bus=== Get a 24 hour ticket for €4. Many buses run on Via Roma. To go to Pl Indipendenza take bus 109 from the station. ==See== [[File:MonrealeCat.jpg|thumb|Mosaic in Monreale Cathedral]] Because of its variety of monuments, attesting to its long and rich history, and the number of other cultural and naturalistic attractions, Palermo can offer a very interesting experience to the visitor interested in exploring it. The Cathedral of Monreale, the Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel, the Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti, the Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, the Church of San Catalado, the Palermo Cathedral, the Zisa Palace and the Admiral’s Bridge, comprise together with the cathedral in [[Cefalù]] the [[world heritage site]] “Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale”. * {{see |name=Cathedral |content=Honey-coloured and Catalan influenced. Frederick II, Barbarossa's son, died in 1250 and is buried here, far from his ancestral home above Hohenstaufen, Germany. Frederick's sarcophagus is of porphyry dyed with imperial purple.}} *'''Quattro Canti''' - the symbolic crossroads at the old centre of the city and the nearby small, but pretty '''La Martorana''' church with Byzantine mosaics inside. * {{see |name=Museo Archeologico}} [[File:Orph.jpg|thumb|The Orpheus mosaic]] *'''Catacombe dei Cappuccini''', open daily 9AM-12 noon and 3PM-5PM, entrance is €3 - the catacombs of the Capuchin convent located on the Piazza Cappuccini, just west of the city centre, contain over 8000 mummified ex-residents from Palermo and its surrounding villages, some merely clothed skeletons, other remarkably well-preserved and lifelike. Well worth a visit, interesting, if slightly morbid. Children may either find it exciting or terrifying and it must be the responsibility of their parents to think carefully before taking them. *'''Palazzo dei Normanni'''. Inside, don't miss the mosaics in the '''Cappella Palatina''' and the old ''Royal Apartments'' *'''street markets''', especially near the ''Piazza del Carmine'' and ''Vucciria''. At the ''Ballaro'' there is a huge variety of fresh fruits on offer. *'''Piazza Garraffello''' near ''Vucciria'' on Friday nights a DJ is playing open air if the weather is good. Huge crowd dancing. There are also lots of bars right next to the square. *'''Piazza Pretoria''', including the '''Fontana Pretoria''' * '''The Gesu Church''' is one of the most architecturally important in Palermo. Constructed between 1564–1633, it's late date of completion resulted in an abundant use of polychrome marbles on both floors and walls. This form of decoration, which gradually evolved in Sicily from the beginning of the 17th century, was a mark of the beginning of the Sicilian Baroque period, which was to give Sicily almost an architectural national identity. Note that it the church has a modest facade and is hidden in back street in central Palermo, unlike the great cathedral this one you have too look for. [[File:PalermoGesu 2005.jpg|thumb|Gesu Church]] * {{see | name=San Giovanni degli Eremiti | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 91 6515019 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Via dei Bernadetti. Old church ruin and nice garden. The €6 admission ensures that the lovely garden is quiet and peaceful. Open mo-sa 9AM-7PM. }} [[File:PalermoErimitage.jpg|thumb|Erimitage]] * {{see | name=Cappella Palatina | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091 7054317 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Piazza Indipendenza. Chapel with mosaics. It's one of the artistic gems of Palermo, magnificent mosaics and Arabian-style decorations, among the most beautiful in the world. Open mo-fr 9-11. 45AM and 3-4:45PM. Sa 9-11:45AM. Su 9-9:45AM, 12-12:45PM. }} * '''The Zisa and the Cuba''', Arabic-Norman royal palaces. The Zisa is in Piazza Zisa; the Cuba in Corso Calatafimi. * '''Monreale''' - a village/suburb 8&nbsp;km west of Palermo, sitting on the hill with a great view back towards the city and the sea. Be sure to visit the Duomo (Cathedral) and its cloisters too. ==Do== ==Learn== '''[http://www.ihpalermo.it/en/ItaDept International House Language Centre]''' is right in the centre near Piazza Politeama (via Q. Sella 70). International House has teachers with years of experience. Each year it welcomes Italian language students from every corner of the globe. Its Italian language courses can be combined with traditional cooking lessons, scuba diving sessions and tours of the city and the island. The school was founded in 1975 and is also a centre of excellence for English language teaching. Free Wi-fi available for tourists and students. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Isola Saporita | alt= | url=http://www.lisolasaporita.it/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091 6527506 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Corso Vittorio Emanuele 504 (opposite the cathedral). Good selection of wine, oil, marmalade, sauces, etc. }} * The '''"Pizzo free" shops''' are a group of shopkeepeers that refuse to pay the racket to the Mafia. The Palermitan consumers sustain them by going shopping in their stores. These shops are easily recognisable by a sticker in the shop/restaurant window. You can find the list here: [http://www.addiopizzo.org/pizzofree_alfa.asp]. If you'd prefer your whole trip to be "pizzo-free" there is a special website for travelers here: [http://www.addiopizzotravel.it/eng] * {{buy | name=Mercato di Ballarò | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Ballarò, Piazze de Carmine | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mon, Tue, Thu to Sat 7-20, Wed 7-13 | price= | content=Busy food market in Albergheria. }} * {{buy | name=La Coppola Storta | alt= | url=http://www.lacopplpastorta.it | email= | address=Via Bara all'Olivella 74 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091324428 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This cap, originally of Sicilian peasants and later of the Mafia, has become a stylish accessory. }} ==Eat== Try specialties of Palermo like panino con la milza or panelle, in one of the many sandwich stands in the old city center. *{{eat | name=Antica Focacceria S. Francesco | alt= | url=http://www.afsf.it | email= | address=Via A Paternostro, 58 | lat= | long= | directions=In the small piazza in front front of S. Francecso church | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11am to 3.30 pm, 5,30 to 11.30 pm | price=Main courses €15, fast food €5 | content=A deservedly popular top quality restaurant serving fine Sicilian food in the open air. Bookings recommended at weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Il Proverbio | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091 6173267 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Via Discesa 24. Close to station and Quattro Canti. Great Sicilian food, most dishes are €4-6. }} * '''Al Chioschetto'''. Pz. Indipendenza Di Fronte N. 31. Close to the new gate. Excellent fresh panini and salads. They keep all the ingredients in a cooled glass counter, makes the panini from scratch when you order, using only freshly cut pieces of meat. *{{eat | name=Le pergamene | url= | email= | address=Piazza Marina 48 | lat= | long= | directions=near of the Palazzo chiaramonte steri | phone=+39 091 6166142 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Pizza Gaetano | url= | email= | address=Via XII Gennaio, 1/Q | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091 6014544 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$ | content=Authentic pizza and pasta dishes. Not touristy at all. }} *{{eat | name=Pipi Room | url=http://www.ristorantepipiroom.it/ | email= | address=V. XX Settembre 59 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$ | content=Antipasto, pizzas, etc. }} * {{eat | name=Antico Caffé Spinnato | alt= | url=http://www.spinnato.it | email= | address=Via Principe di Belmonte 107/115 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091329220 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Osteria dei Vespri | alt= | url=http://osteriadelvespri.it | email= | address=Piazza Croce dei Vespri 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091617631 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mon to Sat 12-15, 18-24 | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Paticceria Capello | alt= | url=http://http:www.pasticceriacapello.it | email= | address=Via Nicolo Garzili 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 0916113769 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Thu to Tue 7-22, Wed closed | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Pasticceria Capello | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Colonna Rotta 58 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091489601 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Thu to Tue 7-22, Wed closed | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Trattoria al Piccolo Napoli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazetta Mulino a Vento 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091320431 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Enoteca Picone | alt= | url=http://www.enotecapicone.com | email= | address=Via Marconi 36 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091331300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=B&B Novecento | url=http://www.bed-breakfast-palermo.com/index-eng.html | email=info@bed-breakfast-palermo.com | address=Via Roma, 62 | lat=38.118483 | long=13.362672 | directions= | phone=+39 0919761194 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Original liberty style building in the historical centre, three-star B&B with rooms with AC, Wi-Fi, private bathroom (external or also ensuite), central heating, LCD tv, mini bar, frigo, original furnishings of early 1900s. }} *{{sleep | name=Villa Addaura | url=http://www.villa-addaura.com | email=info@villa-addaura.com | address=Lungomare C. Colombo 1931 | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+39 091 6849031 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Villa Addaura, a bed and breakfast in Mondello, is in a beautiful location 10 metres from the sea. }} *{{sleep | name=Your Hostel | url=http://www.yourhostel.it/ | email= | address=Via Roma, 62 | lat= | long= | directions=Via Gagini, 61 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=New as of 2012 hostel. Clean, free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=B&B Teatro Massimo | alt= | url=http://www.bedbreakfastpalermo.it | email=bbteatromassimo@alice.it | address=Via Orologio 31 | lat=38.120030 | long=13.358604 | directions= | phone=+393388323334 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=1 pm | checkout=11 am | price= | lastedit=2016-03-08 | content=Bed and breakfast Teatro Massimo is an elegant residence in the heart of Palermo, situated just 50 meters from the famous Teatro Massimo, in the pedestrian area of the historical center.<p>The historic building that houses the B&B is completely restored and has an elevator.<p>The B&B offers accommodation in rooms and elegantly furnished apartments.<p>They are air-conditioned, equipped with TV and wi-fi. }} ===Mid-range=== <!-- please remember to link to the official page of the accommodation --> *{{sleep | name=b&b palermo a casa di amici | url=http://www.acasadiamici.com | email=info@acasadiamici.com | address=Via Dante 57 - Palermo | lat= | long= | directions=on the Via Alloro 1 block from Piazza San Francesco | phone=+39 091.7654650 - +39 091.584884 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€35-45 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=B&B a casa di amici is located in the historic center of Palermo Near Al Teatro Massimo. }} *{{sleep | name=Al Giardino Dell'Alloro | url=http://www.giardinodellalloro.it | email=giardinodellalloro@katamail.com | address=Vicolo San Carlo 8 | lat= | long= | directions=on the Via Alloro 1 block from Piazza San Francesco | phone=+39 091 6176904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€35-45 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=On a quiet street. }} *{{sleep | name=Attic 12 - Bed&Breakfast | url=http://www.attic12.it | email=info@attic12.com | address=Street: Via dell'Autonomia Siciliana n.51 | lat=38.14047622710244 | long=13.351396769285202 | directions=centre, near Liberta'street | phone=+39 3333 100546 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Medium price to stay is €70 a day for a couple | checkin=after 12.00 | checkout=until 10.00 | content=At 12th attic floor rooms have air conditioning, central heating, circular bath, LCD TV satellite and wi-fi. Panoramic "Solarium" with sun loungers and barbecue. }} *{{sleep | name=B&B Il Giardino di Ballarò | url=http://www.ilgiardinodiballaro.it/ | email=ilgiardinodiballaropalermo@gmail.com | address=Street: Via Porta di Castro 75/77 | lat=38.1118147 | long=13.358567600000015 | directions=centre, near Mercato Ballarò | phone=+39 091212215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= € 70 a day for a couple | checkin=after 12.00 | checkout=until 10.00 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Bed and Breakfast Panormus | url=http://www.bbpanormus.com/ | email=info@bbpanormus.com | address=Via Roma, 72 | lat= | long= | directions=near to the central station | phone=+39 091 6175826 | tollfree= | fax=+39 091 6175826 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Three stars in historical centre. B&B Panormus is in a beautiful liberty palace built in 1915. TV, air conditioning, hair dryer, heat, freezer, reserved bathroom (outside your room, not to ruin the original "liberty" ceilings and pavements). Car parking is near. }} *{{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Palermo Art Lincoln | url=http://www.bedandbreakfastpalermoart.com/ | email=info@bedandbreakfastpalermoart.com | address=Via Lincoln, 161 | lat= | long= | directions=city center | phone=+39 3285445482 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€ 30 | checkin= | checkout= | content= The Bed and Breakfast Palermo Art Lincoln is located close to a metro station and the air terminal to and from the airport. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Casa Giuditta | url=http://www.casagiuditta.com/ | email= | address=Via Savona 10 - Piazza Kalsa | lat= | long= | directions=in the historical city centre, opposite the sea | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Offers rooms and self-catering apartments with 17th century style decorations. Fully furnished with all mod cons: a/c, washing machines, kitchen with oven, freezer, dishwasher, satellite TV. Children welcome. }} *{{sleep | name=Le Casette | url= | email= | address=Via Torretta 7, Sferracavallo, nr Mondello | lat= | long= | directions=30 meters from the sea and 2&nbsp;km from Mondello | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A group of 1 and 2-bedroom self-catering apartments, on Sferracavallo's seafront close to Palermo. Simple but comfortable studios have an outdoor yard, for relaxing during the day and romantic dinners by night. Sferracavallo has good public transport connections to Palermo, and is close to the Capo Gallo nature reserve. }} *{{sleep | name=Florio Park Hotel | url= | email= | address=Contrada Magaggiari | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=First category hotel complex located by the sea on a beautiful golden and sandy beach. Inside a 4-hectare park, the hotel has 17 pavilions (1 or 2 floors), surrounded by luxuriant vegetation, that comprise 204 rooms and 6 suites. In the central building you'll find the reception desk and the wide and elegant hall, the restaurant, the excursions office, the American bar, the bazaar and the TV room. }} *{{sleep | name=Giorgio's House Palermo | url=http://www.giorgioshouse.com | email= | address=Via Mongitore | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 3472214823 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Bed and Breakfast where you can get (if you wish) for free: pick up, By night tours (3/4 times per week), trekking tours (April–May / October–December) day trips (5/6 times per month) to Cefalù, Erice, Etna, Beaches, Zingaro etc., English/Italian conversation meetings (1/2 times per week). }} *{{sleep | name=Saint Thorn Guest Club | url= | email= | address=Via Spina Santa 210, Capo Gallo, near Mondello | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Located inside the 'Capo Gallo' nature reserve in the hills outside Palermo, offering stunning views across Mondello's beach. Free parking in the nearby private street, or inside the villa for €5; swimming pool; free internet. All rooms have en suite baths, TV, hair dryer, a/c, fridge, own outside access. Two rooms have kitchenette, with minimum stay of 5 days. Downtown Palermo is about 15 mins by bus/car, Mondello 10 min, airport 20 min. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artemisia Palace Palermo | alt= | url=http://www.artemisiapalacehotel.it/ | email= | address=Via Roma, 499 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091 6090612 | tollfree= | fax=+39 091 6055766 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Elegant four star hotel which has 18 double rooms and suite. All with private bar, satellite TV with Sky channels, internet connection. Also available a free public parking. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Italy | alt= | url= | email=hotelitalia62@hotmail.com | address=Via Roma 62, 4. floor | lat= | long= | directions=100&nbsp;m from the train station | phone=+39 091 6230656 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Good clean rooms with new bathrooms, AC, TV, and balcony with clotheslines. €60, no breakfast. }} *'''Hotel Joli''',Via Michele Amari, 11, 90139 Palermo Ph. +39 091.6111765, Fax: +39 091.6111766 [http://www.hoteljoli.com/en/index.htm]. Rooms adorned with frescoes and fine decor. Fine service, too. *{{sleep | name=Villa D'Amato | url=http://www.hotelvilladamato.it/en/index.htm | email=info@hotelvilladamato.it | address=Via Messina Marine 180 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091 6212767 | tollfree= | fax=+39 091 6213057 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=NH Jolly Palermo | alt= | url=http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/italy/palermo/nh-jolly-palermo.html?action=search | email= | address= Foro Italico. 237| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091 6165090 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= spacious rooms and a congress centre with 2 meeting rooms, all equipped with natural light, located on the picturesque gulf of the city and enjoys breathtaking views across the sea. }} *{{sleep | name=B&B Palermo | alt= | url=http://www.bebportadicastro.it/ | email= bebportadicastro@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091 7025564| mobile= +39 328 2639433| fax=+39 091 8771577 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The B&B Porta di Castro is an old building restored and well furnished. }} * {{sleep | name=B&B Lincoln Suite Palermo | alt= | url=http://www.bedandbreakfastapalermo.com | email= | address=Via Lincoln | lat= | long= | directions=Centre | phone=+39 091 6176750 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Refined, cheap and central, close to the station.}} * {{sleep | name=In Itinera B&B | alt=near the Giardino Inglese and the Notarbartolo Station | url=http://www.bedandbreakfastpalermoinitinera.com | email= | address=via della Libertà 58 | lat=38.1356 | long=13.3485 | directions= | phone=+39 091 6195783 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Bed and breakfast art and design in the heart of Palermo. Rooms with free wifi, minibar, bathroom with shower or bath and Chromotherapy, air conditioning }} ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Excelsior Palace Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelexcelsiorpalermo.com | email= | address=Via Marchese Ugo, 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091 7909 | tollfree= | fax=+39 091 342139 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=One of the oldest and most renowned luxury hotels in Palermo. 4 star, near the harbour and the English Garden. }} *{{sleep | name=Grand Hotel et Des Palmes Palermo | alt= | url=http://www.grandhoteldespalmes.com | email= | address=Via Roma 398 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091 6028111 | tollfree= | fax=+39 091 331545 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Large and luxurious 4 star in the centre, with exquisite interior design and high quality service. Also one of the oldest and best known in the city. Richard Wagner stayed here from November, 1881 until 20 March 1882. It was at this hotel that he completed Parsifal on 13 January 1882. }} *{{sleep | name=Quintocanto Hotel e Spa | url=http://www.quintocantohotel.com/en/index.htm | email=info@quintocantohotel.com | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele 310 | lat=38.11536821035723 | long=13.360941410064697 | directions= | phone=+39 091-348426 | tollfree= | fax=+39 091-7302738 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Residenza D’Aragona | alt= | url=http://www.residenzadaragona.it/en/index.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091 6622222 | tollfree= | fax=+39 091 6622273 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Via Ottavio D'Aragona, 25,. Elegant and filled with modern comforts and impeccable service. In the historical centre, near the Politeama and Massimo theaters. Single from €80, double from €120. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Ucciardhome Palermo | url=http://www.hotelucciardhome.com/en/index.htm | email=info@hotelucciardhome.com | address=Via Enrico Albanese, 34/36 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091-348426 | tollfree= | fax=+39 091-7302738 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Villa Igiea Palermo | alt= | url=http://www.hoteligieapalermo.com | email= | address=Salita Belmonte 43 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 091 631 2111 | tollfree= | fax=+39 091 547 654 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=5-star villa and hotel complex in the hills overlooking Palermo and the bay. Offering health spa, tennis courts and a fantastic Greek swimming pool that overlooks the sea from on high. }} * {{sleep | name=Mondello Palace Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.mondellopalacehotel.it | email= | address=Viale Principe di Scalea | lat=38.20173 | long=13.32511 | directions=In Mondello, 7 km from Palermo city centre | phone=+39 091450001 | tollfree=+39 091450657 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=It rises a few metres from the soft and golden sandy beach and is surrounded by a lush Mediterranean park. It is an elegant building with wide, classic halls. There are an open-air swimming pool, free Wi-Fi internet connection and a parking lot inside the hotel (unguarded). The restaurant is the feather in its cap. It is located in a wide and bright hall, opening up on the garden. Here you can taste Sicilian and international dishes, together with very nice local wines. }} ==Stay safe== Beware of [[pickpockets]] and motorcycle-riding snatch thieves targeting handbags, wallets and mobile phones. Women should not walk alone at night in the historical centre of Palermo and travellers could be wary of La Kalsa, the neighborhood between Via Roma and the water, at night. The area is being renewed and gentrified, but is probably still one of the riskier places to be at night. Vehicle theft is a major problem in Palermo, so the use of private, secure car parks is to be preferred. Avoid going outside the city center, except for Mondello (beach and clubs), Sferracavallo (great restaurants), Monreale. ==Connect== ===Internet=== * '''Internet Shop'''. Via Napoli N, 32. Tel: +39 091 584146. 13 computers, E2.5/hour. Wireless internet. * '''Mediapoint''' Via Maqueda 221, tel:+39 091 6113332. close to 4CANTI, 4c/min. Picture backup in CD or DVD, memory cards available. * '''Aboriginal Internet Cafe''', Via S. Spinuzza 51, close to Teatro Massimo, Tel: +39 091 6622229, [http://aboriginalcafe.com]. Also serves beer and drinks with obscene names. ==Cope== Palermo's main APT Tourist Office is located at Piazza Castelnuovo 35, open Mo-Fr 8AM-8PM and Sa 8AM-2PM. English spoken. A branch of the tourist office also exists at the airport. Get a free map from one of the blue information booths. ==Go next== Palermo is the main hub for buses and trains in Sicily. The main station - '''Stazione Centrale''' is near the centre. Most of the long-distance buses leave from just round the corner. The shuttle to the airport leaves every half hour on the half hour until 11PM from the eastern side of the square in front of the train station. ===By train=== Regular, quite fast trains to: [[Messina]] & [[Milazzo]] for the [[Aeolian Islands]] (more and quicker than the busses to these two), [[Trapani]] and [[Enna]]. Less frequent to other destinations. ===By bus=== Regular, fast buses to [[Catania]], [[Taormina]], [[Trapani]], [[Enna]], [[Agrigento]], and [[Syracuse (Sicily)|Syracuse]]. Loads of other places served too. {{isPartOf|Palermo (province)}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|38.116667|13.366667}} [[Wikipedia:Palermo]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/Italy/Regions/Sicily/Localities/Palermo/]] [[commons:Palermo]] 6smsj7h3176xzl9atydu7631qi22oxf 0 123326 2625410 2530244 2014-07-30T12:51:29Z WOSlinker 113846 tidy listings wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Pariquera-Açu''' is in the [[Santos and South Coast|South Coast]] region of [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Campina do Encantado State Park | alt=Parque Estadual Campina do Encantado | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Stone House | alt=Casa de Pedra | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=European-stype house constructed in 1905. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Bezerra Aldir Restaurante | url= | email= | address=Rua Quinze de Novembro, 636 - Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 13 2856-1319 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Joli | url=http://www.hoteljoli.com.br/ | email= | address=Av. Olímpica, 116 - Vila Maria | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 13 3856-4556 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Cananéia]] * [[Iguape]] {{routebox | image1=BR-116.png | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=S | majorl1=[[Curitiba]] | minorl1=[[Jacupiranga]] | directionr1=N | majorr1=[[São Paulo]] | minorr1=[[Registro]] }} {{IsPartOf|Santos and South Coast}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|-24.715|-47.880833}} [[wikipedia:Pariquera-Açu]] 4yvfznp1cb145oi9sgrgogqq9vrkc0c 0 27065 2636896 2628165 2014-08-12T22:57:43Z Texugo 109373 remove empty optional sections using [[Project:AWB|AWB]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} [[File:Pénjamo Guanajuato.jpg|thumb|300px|Street scene in Pénjamo]] '''Pénjamo''' is a city in [[Guanajuato (state)|Guanajuato]], [[Mexico]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== {{Mapframe|20.4282|-101.7224|zoom=14}} ===By plane=== Pénjamo is close to the Guanajuato International Airport (BJX). ===By train=== ===By car=== ===By bus=== Flecha Amarilla offers regular buses to Pénjamo from [[La Piedad]] and [[Irapuato]]. ==Get around== ==See== [[File:Jardín principal en Pénjamo.jpg|thumb|Jardín Principal]] [[File:Plazuelas, casas tapadas eastern structure.JPG|thumb|Zona Arqueológica de Plazuelas]] * {{see | name=Jardín Principal | alt=Central Plaza | url= | email= | address= | lat=20.43136 | long=-101.72403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Jardín principal en Pénjamo.jpg | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Zona Arqueológica de Plazuelas | alt=Plazuelas | url=http://guanajuato.gob.mx/cultura/zonas/info-plazuelas.php | email= | address= | lat=20.40512 | long=-101.82675 | directions= | phone=+52 473 102 2700 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Plazuelas, casas tapadas eastern structure.JPG | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00 | price=$30 MXN (adults), $10 (children 5-12) | content=A pre-Columbian archaeological site in use from 600-900 CE. Remains include several pyramidal structures, a large ball court, and a boulder field with many carved glyphs. A small museum is also located on the site. }} * {{see | name=Corralejo Ex Hacienda | alt= | url= | email= | address=Carretera 90 Pénjamo-Abasolo | lat=20.50787 | long=-101.63011 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Statue of Miguel Hidalgo.jpg | hours=Daily 10:00-16:00 | price= | content=This former hacienda was established in 1565, and was the birthplace of Mexican Independence hero Miguel Hidalgo in 1753. A modern monument stands in front of the hacienda. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Canyon of the Bats | alt=Cañon de los Murciélagos | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in the nearby Sierra de Pénjamo, this rugged area has a number of waterfalls and good hiking trails. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Restaurant Yong You (永有) | alt= | url= | email= | address=Calle Aldama 25 y Arteaga | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 469 692 7071 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-21:00 | price= | content= }} ===Mid-range=== ===Splurge=== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== ===Splurge=== ==Connect== ==Stay safe== ==Cope== ==Go next== {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Guanajuato (state)}} [[Dmoz:Regional/North_America/Mexico/States/Guanajuato/Localities/Pénjamo]] [[Wikipedia:Pénjamo]] {{geo|20.431111111111|-101.72222222222}} [[commons:Category:Pénjamo, Guanajuato]] kurqd4n2dmr2stgilxow72hl37ant7a 0 27589 2313941 2210283 2013-06-22T08:56:21Z Traveler100bot 160739 add pagebanner wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|TT Banner.jpg}} '''Pidgin''' languages are created as a group of people merge words and parts of two or more languages into a unique combination. Pidgin languages may evolve as immigrants or displaced people use some of their old language, peppered with new words from their new country. Or they may come about as native people try to deal with an influx of a new dominant group, holding on to some of their old language even as they must communicate with the new group. If the ''pidgin'' becomes more stable and children begin learning the combined language as their primary language, the ''pidgin'' will become a ''creole'', a permanent combination. Instead, if later generations take one of the languages instead of the combination, the pidgin will be lost. True pidgin languages are normally in a state of transition and development. People speaking the pidgin language will still have their old language to fall back to, if you are able to speak to them in that language. Many people may continue to refer to a language as a ''pidgin'' for some decades after it has been adopted by the group, even though linguists would term it a stable ''creole''. Languages which have become standardized creoles but are still frequently referred to as ''pidgin'' are: * [[Bislama phrasebook|Bislama]] -- spoken in [[Vanuatu]]. Bislama was based on a combination of English, French, and native words for local plants and animals. * [[Tok Pisin phrasebook|Tok Pisin]] -- spoken in [[Papua New Guinea]] and sometimes referred to as New Guinea Pidgin. Tok Pisin was based on a combination of several European languages and native languages. * [[Hawaii Pidgin English]] -- spoken in Hawaii. {{PartOfTopic|Talk}} {{outlinetopic}} [[Wikipedia:Pidgin]] qha6uqvctrzj5ef8rht2umam6fss1xx 0 27645 1128322 2006-12-05T01:21:34Z (WT-en) Alexlee 4083 Redirecting to [[Penang]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Penang]] rtaza7ikdug4ljzto8q6ew13rlpovvk 0 27879 2953806 2924947 2016-03-08T17:52:29Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* See */ Updated listing for The Post-War City Centre - Everyone says "in town". wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Millbay Docks panorama.jpg|pgname=Plymouth|caption=Millbay Docks}} [[File:Plymouth Hoe from Staddon Heights.jpg|thumb|Plymouth Hoe from Staddon Heights, showing water of Plymouth Sound. ]] [[File:Smeatons tower - Plymouth Hoe.jpg|thumb|Smeatons tower - Plymouth Hoe]] '''[http://www.visitplymouth.co.uk Plymouth]''' is a city in [[Devon]], and currently the largest city on [[England]]'s south coast, with a population of about 250,000. It is located approximately 190 miles (310&nbsp;km) south-west of London, where the River Plym and the River Tamar (pronounced "TAY-mar") flow into the large bay of Plymouth Sound, creating a perfect natural harbour. The sea has been at the heart of Plymouth since it was founded in the middle-ages as a trading post and the source of its prosperity. Indeed, Plymouth was the point from which the Pilgrim Fathers left England in 1620 for [[Massachusetts]] - commemorated today in the Mayflower Steps (see below). Plymouth is one of England's classic ocean cities, and for centuries has been a centre for shipping; first for trade and commercial shipping, and today as a base for the Royal Navy. Indeed, the city's Devonport Dockyard is the most extensive naval base in western [[Europe]]. The water, with its leisure activities, brings many tourists to Plymouth, as well as its various museums and other tourist attractions. In addition its location close to [[Dartmoor]] and other sights of south [[Devon]] to the east and [[Cornwall]] to the west make it an excellent base for a trip to the south-west of England. The city was heavily bombed in World War II and much of the city-centre was destroyed. After the war, a comprehensive reconstruction plan at first produced the carefully-planned urban spaces and elegant buildings of the shopping streets in the city centre, constructed in the 1950s. However, due to budget restrictions many of the buildings erected in the 1960s and 70s were of poor architectural quality, and these are now being torn down and replaced across the city by modern ones (with exceptions of some quality, such as the listed tower of the Civic Centre on the Royal Parade). As a result, there are many modern buildings with others under construction. Plymouth is a friendly city with an egalitarian feel and a sense of openness among its people, and there is less evidence of a sharp divide between rich and poor that is found in much of the southern half of England. Wonderful [[Devon]] and [[Cornwall]] scenery surrounds the city and famous city locations, such as the Hoe, the Barbican, and Plymouth Sound draw thousands every year yet Plymouth doesn't have the "tourist trap" feel that hangs over many other English cities. For those who love the sea, or the coast, or the brooding landscapes of [[Dartmoor]], or just want a break in a welcoming and interesting city, Plymouth is an enticing and friendly destination. ==Understand== [[Image:PlymouthBarbican.jpg|right|thumb|Fishing boats on the Barbican in Plymouth]] A resident of Plymouth is called a '''Plymothian'''. You may also hear the more derogatory term "Janner" being used - but don't call anyone this if you are a visitor!! There is a large military presence in the city, with the Royal Navy's main base at Devonport, a commando regiment of the British Army at the Royal Citadel, and a Royal Marines base at Stonehouse. In addition, you'll likely find a lot of tourists (especially in the summer), students (the University of Plymouth has 30,000) and locals working in all sorts of occupations, in sectors from the NHS to retail. Famous Plymothians (native or adopted) include Elizabethan explorer and adventurer '''Sir Francis Drake''', diver and Olympic medal-winner '''Tom Daley''', artist '''Beryl Cook''' (whose paintings often depicted life in Plymouth), and musician '''Seth Lakeman''' (some of whose songs reference past events or places in the city). ===Orientation=== [[File:Plymouth shown within Devon and UK.png|thumb|Location of Plymouth, shown within Devon and UK]]The city is located at the south-west corner of Devon, with Cornwall beginning immediately to the west of the city. It lies between two river mouths - the estuary of the River Tamar ("TAY-mar") to the west (the estuary is called the '''Hamoaze''') and the estuary of the River Plym to the east (called the '''Cattewater'''). To the south is '''Plymouth Sound''' (everyone just calls it "the Sound"), a large bay bounded to the west by the Rame Peninsula which is now part of Cornwall, and to the east by the Mount Batten Peninsula. This produces one of the world's most impressive natural harbours, in which you'll see innumerable yachts, sailing ships, kayaks, other pleasure craft, and even small fishing vessels (of which there are a reasonable number in Plymouth). The Sound is protected from the sea by a huge breakwater at its southern end, easily seen from the shore. You'll often see naval vessels around it. Immediately above the water is a grassy area called '''Plymouth Hoe''' (always just called "the Hoe"), whose names comes from a Saxon word for "grassy slope". You can spot the Hoe easily because of the lighthouse (Smeaton's Tower) that sits on it, and its wide grassy area. From here, planned as part of the grand reconstruction of the 1950s, runs north the "spine" of the city - from Smeaton's Tower on the Hoe, to the railway station north of the city-centre (which you can identify from its 1970s tower, InterCity House). This "spine" is '''Armada Way''', a wide street, mostly pedestrianised, with council offices at its southern end, and shops and banks and cafés as you head north. Running east-west across Armada Way are other important city-centre streets with their elegant yet now-faded buildings; Royal Parade, New George Street, Cornwall Street, and Mayflower Street. These city-centre streets are bounded by busy main roads. To the east of the Hoe is the '''Barbican''' area (with its historic streets and large harbour/marina), and the University of Plymouth's large and impressive campus is just across the main road at the north-east of the city-centre. Other major streets can be found off these. The '''Tourist Information Centre''' is in the Barbican area, at the quayside just opposite the Mayflower Steps, at 3-5 The Barbican (that's the street address). It is open 9-5 on weekdays and 10-4 on Saturdays, all year. ===Background=== [[File:HMNB Devonport.jpg|thumb|The Royal Navy's base in Plymouth, HMNB Devonport, on the waters of the Hamoaze (i.e. estuary of the River Tamar)]] [[File:Buildings at St Andrew's Cross, Plymouth - geograph.org.uk - 1776575.jpg|thumb|Buildings at St Andrew's Cross, Plymouth, constructed as part of the 1950s reconstruction. Building on left contains the main Post Office.]] [[File:Plynouth Sound A.jpg|thumb|View over Plymouth Sound, showing Tinside Lido]] Plymouth City Council is a unitary authority responsible for its own decision-making within the historic county of [[Devon]]. The area was first recorded in the Domesday book as "Sudtone" (1086; later Sutton), which was located where the Barbican area of the city is today. Around this time also existed the trading port of Plymstock, further up the river (it still exists today as a suburb). However, the River Plym at Plymstock silted up in the 11th century and the area gradually came to be known as "Plymouth". '''The sea''' has always been at the heart of Plymouth's story and it has a long and historic seafaring tradition. Its growth from a small fishing village and then trading port has been based on its position on one of the world's largest natural harbours and the enterprise of its seafarers - fishermen, merchants, privateers and later the Royal Navy. Plymouth was the home of Elizabethan privateer and hero/villain '''Sir Francis Drake''' (though he was born at Tavistock a few miles north), and from here he planned his raids and other maritime adventures. In 1588, the English Navy, which was led in part by Drake, set sail from Plymouth to defeat the '''Spanish Armada'''. It is said that Drake refused to leave port until he had finished his game of bowls on the Hoe. While this is probably more legend than history, there is still a bowls club on the Hoe today. In 1620 the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to the New World after setting into Plymouth for repairs, escaping from religious persecution to eventually set up Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts. Plymouth was a stronghold of Parliamentarian forces in the English Civil War, written across its history in areas such as Freedom Fields park. After the restoration, the new King, Charles II, ordered the construction of a massive fort (the '''Royal Citadel''') to protect the town from invaders - such was its strategic importance. But the fort's guns also faced inland, it is said as a signal to the people of the city about where their loyalties should lie! The Royal Citadel is still home to a unit of the Army today. The '''Royal Dockyard''' was built in the area, on the banks of the River Tamar, in 1690. Together with the towns of Devonport and Stonehouse, Plymouth was amalgamated in 1914 to form the modern city which was granted city status in 1928. It also includes the historic areas of Plymstock and Plympton. The city was seriously damaged by bombing during the '''Second World War''' (1939–45) and the city-centre was extensively redeveloped afterwards. At Charles Cross, the ruined Charles Church was left as a memorial to the many dead. Behind it, the Drake Circus shopping centre was constructed to frame it in dramatic fashion, as an impressive entrance to the city from the south-east. The shopping streets of the city-centre were first to be '''reconstructed''', according to the grand plan of Sir Patrick Abercrombie. This resulted in the elegant large buildings from the 1950s that can be seen on streets such as Armada Way, New George Street, and Cornwall Street. However, these are now in need of restoration. Much of the rest of the reconstruction involved cheap buildings in the Brutalist style fashionable in the 1960s and 1970s, most of which had no architectural merit. However, exceptions included the Civic Centre which is Grade II listed (the City Council moved out in 2010 to save money). Many of the worst of these buildings have been demolished and replaced with much better, modern buildings of generally good quality. However, many historic buildings remain, particularly in the Barbican area, isolated city-centre examples such as the City Museum, and also outside the city-centre which escaped the worst of the bombing (e.g. the Royal William Yard). With its dramatic coastal setting, the surrounding landscape is quite striking. Plymouth is by turns rugged and hilly, or green and rolling. Famous Dartmoor was designated a National Park in 1951. Popular sites include Smeaton's Tower (a lighthouse rebuilt on the Hoe from its original location at Eddystone Rock when it was replaced with a new one), the Mount Batten Peninsula, the National Marine Aquarium, and Buckland Abbey, which was Drake's former home. Tourism is an important aspect of Plymouth's economy. Nearly 12 million people visit Plymouth every year. As well as all the attractions of a modern city, Plymouth is a popular launch pad to other notable areas including the beaches and footpaths of the Devon and Cornwall coastline and the brooding landscape of nearby Dartmoor. ===Geology=== The city of Plymouth covers multiple rock types, the Hoe, in the south of the city is composed of Devonian Limestone, which was also used for building a fairly high proportion of the city (most of the older houses and buildings are at least fronted with the stone). the area around the Station is formed of mudstone, which too is Devonian. The outer areas of the city are increasingly higher grades of metamorphosed mudstone, with the occasional pillow lava on hills. [[Dartmoor]] is a massive batholith (big lump) of granite, while Cawsand and Kingsand (reachable by ferry from the Barbican) contain various igneous structures. ===Regeneration=== Plymouth is currently undergoing significant regeneration, which has been described as on a par with the post war reconstruction. As a result, many of the 'eyesores' which littered Plymouth have been or will be demolished in the near future and, if experience is anything to go by, replaced by works of architectural interest, for example the Drake Circus Mall with its distinctive 'wings', and the Roland Levinsky building at the University of Plymouth, with its copper clad walls. The city is looking to undergo a 'rebirth' in which tourism will be a core aspect. There may be traffic problems or construction works during your visit. ==Get in== ===By air=== [[File:Royal William Victualling Yard 3.jpg|thumb|Royal William Yard]] Plymouth no longer has its own airport as it closed in 2011. However, you can use others in the region and make a connection by bus, train, or car - visit [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk%20 www.nationalrail.co.uk ] to plan journeys from these cities or Gatwick airport's own station to Plymouth. * '''Exeter Airport'''[http://www.exeter-airport.co.uk/] is a 45 minute drive to the north-east (or bus to Exeter and train from there). It is a hub for UK and European flights operated by FlyBe [http://www.flybe.com]. * '''Bristol Airport'''[http://www.bristolairport.co.uk/] is also nearby and operates flights across the UK and Europe with various airlines including easyJet, Ryanair, BMI Regional, Air France, and others. You can get a frequent bus to Bristol Temple Meads station, from where it's a two-hour train ride to Plymouth. * '''[[London Gatwick Airport]]''' is a useful option if you are coming from abroad or further afield in the UK (e.g. Scotland). Flights are offered from all over Europe, and other world destinations such as the Middle East and Canada (though not from the US). You can get a train from Gatwick's own station and with a change at Reading, can be in Plymouth in about 3 hours or so. * '''[[London Heathrow Airport]]''' is useful because flights arrive here from every nation in the world. Get the Heathrow Express or Heathrow Connect train to London Paddington station; from Paddington, direct trains take about 3–4 hours to Plymouth. ===By car=== Plymouth's principal access route from the East and the West is the A38 dual carriageway which runs through the city (The Devon Expressway). It connects to the M5 at Exeter for onward journeys, and into the heart of Cornwall to the west. The A386 connects Plymouth to [[Tavistock]], Okehampton, the A30, and North Devon. ===By rail=== [[File:Plymouth (North Road) station (6395408523).jpg|thumb|Plymouth railway station. Behind is InterCity House - use this landmark to help you find the station.]]''Wikivoyage has a guide to [[Rail travel in the United Kingdom]].'' Plymouth's railway station is just to the north of the city-centre, a few minute's walk away. If you are coming to or from the East, you will probably travel on the stretch of line between Newton Abbot and Exeter. This is one of the most scenic in the UK, as the train travels along the sea wall between Teignmouth (pronounced "Tin-muth"), Dawlish, and Starcross, and incredible sea cliffs and rolling hills line the entire route. Keep your eyes glued to that window! * '''Inter-City''' services are provided by First Great Western (mostly using InterCity 125 trains) and CrossCountry (mostly using Voyager trains or sometimes InterCity 125). Direct trains arrive and depart for [[London]] (taking 3–4 hours), [[Bristol]] (2 hours), the Midlands (e.g. Birmingham 3hrs 40min), stations in the North of England (several hours), and Scotland (e.g. [[Edinburgh]] in 9.5 hours, [[Aberdeen]] in 12 hours!). You can also take inter-city services west to [[Cornwall]] to destinations like Penzance, Truro, etc. By direct train, or by making a change, you can get to almost anywhere in England, Scotland, or Wales. * '''Sleeper services to London''' are provided by First Great Western. The 'Night Riviera' [http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Content.aspx?id=1555/] leaves London at around midnight every weeknight and Sunday, arrives in Plymouth at 5.30am and departs at 6.30am; the train continues to Penzance in Cornwall. Wake up calls are available, or set the alarm on your phone! * '''Local services''' are provided throughout the region by First Great Western (mostly using Sprinter trains), to stations in Cornwall, stations in Devon, and further afield. To get from Plymouth Station into the city centre; from the main concourse, turn right as you head out the door. At the main road, turn left and walk down it (that's Saltash Road - you'll see cars speeding for the city centre). When you get to the interchange/roundabout, take the pedestrian subway to cross the roads and head into the city down the central avenue (that's Armada Way). You'll see city-centre buildings ahead of you. Armada Way leads directly through the retail area, and up to the landmark naval war memorial on the Hoe. There are also loads of taxis at the station, or you can get a bus from stops on Saltash Road (though it really isn't far). ===By bus=== [[File:Drake Circus and Bretonside Bus Station - geograph.org.uk - 1633326.jpg|thumb|Bretonside Bus Station, with Drake Circus behind]] The main '''Bretonside Bus Station''' is on (or rather, under!) Exeter Street in the City Centre. National Express ([http://www.nationalexpress.com www.nationalexpress.com]) operates services around the UK which arrive and depart from here. In addition, local and regional services also arrive here from towns in the region. If you are coming in by car but don't want to face the parking problems of the city-centre, there are also three main Park and Ride sites serving the city [http://www.parkandride.net/plymouth/plymouth_frameset.shtml]. ===By sea=== Brittany Ferries [http://www.brittany-ferries.com/] operate services to Plymouth from [[Santander]] (22 hours) and [[Roscoff]] (6 hours during the day, 8 hours during the night). [[Ferry routes to British Mainland|Other Routes]] are present within the UK. The Ferry Terminal is to the west of the City Centre at the Millbay Docks, about 1/2 a mile walk from the Hoe and Central shopping precinct. The cheap out of season 'booze cruises' are very popular and convenient. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|50.3706|-4.1397|zoom=13}} Most of the places where hotels are located and tourists visit are located in the city-centre and it's easy to walk between them. In fact, walking is a great way to see the city and get a feeling for the Plymothian way of life. However, in winter or when going further (e.g. visiting historic Devonport), or when you just don't want to or cannot walk, there are other options. ===On foot=== [[File:Plymouth Royal Parade PCB 421 W511WGH.jpg|thumb|Many bus routes call at Royal Parade in the city centre.]] A map is helpful; you can buy one online from sites such as amazon.co.uk, or you can get a map from the Tourist Information Centre at the Barbican. Alternatively, you can print one from an online mapping service such as Google Maps or use a smartphone's maps app, as the city will be covered in detail. ===By bus=== Bus is the main form of public transportation in Plymouth, with services running all over the city. Two private companies operate all buses on a profit-making basis: Plymouth CityBus (owned by the GoAhead Group) and First Devon and Cornwall (part of the giant Aberdeen-based transport company FirstGroup). Many of these services call at Royal Parade in the city centre. Fares for both depend on how far you're travelling. For a short journey (e.g. railway station to Royal Parade), a single adult fare might be £1.00 or £1.10; it will increase for longer distances and could be up to £2.50 if going a long way. You can pick up bus maps from the Tourist Information Office at the Barbican, or visit the bus companies' websites at [http://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/ www.plymouthbus.co.uk/] and [http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/devon_cornwall/ www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/devon_cornwall/]. ===By taxi=== To order a taxi, a useful number is Taxifirst on +44 1752 222222. ===By boat=== One of the most 'local' ways to get around is by water taxi or boat. The majority of these services leave from the '''Barbican Landing Stage''' (by the Mayflower Steps) and are operated by private companies. Although this has not always been the case, the majority of lines do now operate in the winter. It is nevertheless advisable to check timetables as some services may be reduced, typically in the evening. Depending on the length of the journey and the operating company, prices can range from £1.50 to £4.00. Generally speaking, you do not pay when you get on. Once the boat has set off, or just before setting off, a member of crew will come around to take payments. The two most popular services amongst locals are probably the Barbican-Mountbatten line and the Cremyll Ferry from Admiral's Hard to Mount Edgecumbe. These can be relatively busy during the evenings and at rush hour; the Cremyll Ferry in particular can be quite full of school children at around 4pm during term time. That said, they do knock a significant amount of time off your journey. Other routes useful to tourists include the Barbican-Royal William Yard line, Barbican-Mount Edgecumbe and Barbican-Cawsand/Kingsand. ==See== [[File:Plymouth Hoe.jpg|thumb|Plymouth Hoe]] [[File:Plymouth , Hoe Road Pavement - geograph.org.uk - 1178356.jpg|thumb|Shorefront at Plymouth, Hoe Road.]] * {{see | name=The National Marine Aquarium | alt= | url=http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=50.3666 | long=-4.1315 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Britain's largest aquarium and the deepest in Europe. You'll find it located near the historical Barbican area, which includes Britain's oldest bakery (Jacka's), and the Mayflower Steps from where the Pilgrim Fathers left for the New World in 1621. It's great for families too. You can reach it from the Mayflower Steps/Barbican by crossing the bridge across the lock that gives access to the marina. The bridge swings to let boats past, which is fun to watch. Admission charge applies. The aquarium also has an excellent fish restaurant outside, where you can eat in or take away. }} * {{see | name=Plymouth Hoe| alt= The Hoe | url=http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/leisureandtourism/parksnatureandgreenspaces/parks/hoepark.htm | email= | address= | lat=50.3654 | long=-4.1422 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= is a large public park on the waterfront, iconic of Plymouth. According to legend, it was the scene of Sir Francis Drake's apocryphal game of bowls prior to his taking on the Spanish Armada in 1588. Today, you get a great view of the Sound from the Hoe, including Royal Navy ships which are usually present daily - stand on the Hoe and look out to sea, to see what you can see! Plymothians and visitors come here to take in the sea, soak up the sun in summer, play football, walk their dogs, just take a walk, and generally enjoy themselves. The lighthouse Seaton's Tower provides wonderful views of the city, the Sound, and the sea, while there are many other monuments dotted around the Hoe, including monuments to the dead of the Royal Navy in all conflicts to date, a statue of Sir Francis Drake, and various others. There used to be a 'Plymouth Eye' ferris wheel, but this has now been closed. The official residence of the Lord Mayor, 3 Elliot Terrace, also overlooks the Hoe. Armed Forces Day and other city celebrations generally have their centrepiece here on the Hoe. }} * {{see | name=Smeaton’s Tower | alt= | url=http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/creativityandculture/museums/museumsmeatonstower/museumsmeatonsvisitors.htm/ | email= | address= | lat=50.3642 | long=-4.1419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=High on the Hoe, this is a landmark of Plymouth and often depicted in scenes of the city. It is a lighthouse, currently painted white and red, constructed on Eddystone reef in 1759 at a cost of £40,000 by the engineer John Smeaton. It was an incredible engineering achievement of its time, and has been featured on numerous TV shows including the BBC's ''Coast''. Built of interlocking granite blocks, one of its innovations was that it was shaped like an oak tree (i.e. wider at the base) which enabled it to withstand the sea, on a rock where two previous lighthouses had been washed away. Eventually, it was found the rock it was standing on was being undermined by the sea so it was replaced by a Victorian lighthouse in the 19th century, and Smeaton's Tower was moved to Plymouth Hoe as a monument. It has since become an icon of the city. Climb up for spectacular views and for exhibits on lighthouse life - beware you have to get up by steep ladders, but it's doable and worth it. It is operated by Plymouth City Council and the fee to climb up is £2.60}} [[File:The Mayflower Steps - geograph.org.uk - 531717.jpg|thumb|The Mayflower Steps, seen from the water]] * {{see | name=The Mayflower Steps| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.3661 | long=-4.1338 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= Admission free to Mayflower Steps; Mayflower Centre has the following charges: Adults £2.00, Seniors £1.50, Under 16's £1.00. | content=is a twentieth century commemorative feature built close to the site where the Pilgrim Fathers left aboard the repaired ''Mayflower'', before crossing the Atlantic Ocean to live in North America. Today boat trips leave from there for tours of Plymouth Sound, although the original site is believed to be where the Admiral McBride public house now stands. (Although the Mayflower Steps still are where tourists stand and look). On shore, opposite the steps, is a building which houses an exhibition about the Pilgrim Fathers and the ''Mayflower'', as well as housing the city's Tourist Information Centre. }} * {{see | name=The Barbican| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.3673 | long=-4.1360 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= is the oldest part of Plymouth. The main street is called New Street but used to be called Rag Street. This is the historic heart of Plymouth with lots of art galleries, restaurants, shops and holiday homes. There are also great pubs and bars and just to walk around it you can feel a great atmosphere, even more so if you are drinking outside on a summer evening. Some more of Sense and Sensibility was filmed here. If you are a fan of art, the Barbican has several specialty shops, craft work shops and art galleries. Many local artists have won global reputations, including Beryl Cook [http://www.berylcook.org/desktopdefault_BC.aspx?/], Lee Woods [http://leewoods.com/index.html/], Brian Pollard [http://www.brianpollard.com/Brian] and the late Robert Lenkiewicz. [http://www.lenkiewicz.org/] }} * {{see | name=The Post-War City Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.3702 | long=-4.1425 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Focused around Royal Parade and Armada Way, has been much maligned by locals and the media. It is, however, worth stopping to have a look around you when you're in town. As the most complete example of a post-war reconstruction in the UK, this is a historically and architecturally significant district. It was planned by none other than Patrick Abercrombie, who also redesigned Hong Kong, and some of the buildings boast Thomas Tait as their architect. With a modern, almost American look, it was, in the words of Professor Jeremy Gould, 'an egalitarian grid, spacious, airy, uncomplicated, accessible and gapingly open to all...the architecture of the future – clean, bright, democratic and, most of all, optimistic.' Some of the best examples of the 1950s style are found along the main axis of Royal Parade and Armada Way, including the Royal Bank of Scotland building, the Pearl Assurance House and the former Co-Op Building at Derry's Cross. }} *{{see | name=The Royal William Yard| alt= | url= http://www.royalwilliamyardharbour.co.uk/rwyh_about.php| email= | address= | lat=50.3618 | long=-4.1650 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= Admission free. | content=Once the place from which the British Navy was provisioned. The naval presence in Plymouth is immense: the city is home to the largest naval base in western Europe, which is open to the public on Naval Days. It's located in Stonehouse, an area of Plymouth west of the Hoe. In Summer, you can get a boat there from the Barbican, or walk or get a bus. Now a bustling public space with up-market numerous cafés, bakeries and galleries, as well as private apartments. Also known as a filming location for ITV's 'Hornblower'. Located right next to the Devil's Point park, with views over to Cornwall. }} [[File:The Citadel, Plymouth - geograph.org.uk - 1580654.jpg|thumb|Royal Citadel, Plymouth]] * {{see | name=The Royal Citadel | alt= | url=http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/royal-citadel-plymouth/ | email= | address=The Hoe | lat=50.363889 | long=-4.136165 | directions= | phone=+44 1752 306330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=adults £5.00, children £4.00, concessions £4.00 | content=Built following the English Civil War to keep guard over Plymouth Sound and harbour, this was England's principal fortress featuring outstanding examples of 17th-century baroque architecture and outstanding views over Plymouth Sound. The citadel is up on the Hoe, with massive walls which you will no doubt see as you walk along the seafront road. The Citadel is still used as a military base, for the army's 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery. Although it is a Ministry of Defence site, the fort is open for guided tours at 2.30pm on Tuesdays (and in summer, also on Thursdays at same time). Meet outside the entrance on Lambhay Hill, where the military sentry is. }} * {{see | name=Saltram House | alt= | url=http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram/ | email=saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk | address=Plympton, PL7 1UH | lat=50.3816 | long=-4.0824 | directions= | phone=+44 1752 333500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adults £10.00, Children £5.00, Families £15.00-£25.00, Adult Groups £8.50; reduced rates for garden-only entry | content=As seen in the beginning of Ang Lee's 1999 'Sense and Sensibility'. Considered to be home to some of Robert Adam's finest interiors, particularly in the neoclassical Saloon, Saltram is a fantastically preserved example of an early Georgian house. It is also particularly interesting as the various 'eras' of the house are still visible, including Tudor and Palladian. It was home to the Earls of Morley, the Parker family, who were patrons of Sir Joshua Reynolds and enjoyed close friendships with Jane Austen. The estate itself is vast, and the gardens, orangery and folly are all worth a visit. Note that the grounds get crowded at certain times of the year. }} * {{see | name=Plymouth Synagogue| alt= | url=http://www.plymouthsynagogue.com/ | email= | address=Catherine Street| lat=50.36917 | long=-4.14013 | directions= | phone=+44 1752 306330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Plymouth's synagogue is the oldest remaining Ashkenazi house of worship in an English-speaking country. Contains the only surviving 'full-blooded' Baroque Ark in the UK, impressive at two storeys high. The synagogue also has some beautiful stained-glass windows. }} * {{see | name=Plymouth Theatre Royal| alt= | url=http://www.theatreroyal.com/ | email= | address=Royal Parade| lat=50.3698 | long=-4.1448 | directions= | phone=+44 1752 267222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= The largest provincial producing theatre in the UK and one of the best attended. They have produced and co-produced West End plays in London and on Broadway, New York, as well as in Plymouth itself. It also plays host to the occasional Royal Shakespeare Company production and has seen Shakespeare productions from acclaimed Japanese director Yukio Ninagawa. }} * {{see | name=Crownhill Fort | alt= | url=http://www.crownhillfort.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=50.4130 | long=-4.1300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest and best-preserved of Lord Palmerston's so-called 'Ring of Fire', Crownhill Fort is notable for its cannon and gun collection, including one of only two working Moncieff 'Disappearing Guns'. It also hosts Victorian and WWII barracks and a warren of underground tunnels. It is open to the public on the last Friday of each month, in addition to selected weekends where it hosts 'Living History' weekends. For groups wishing to visit on other dates, it is possible to book a tour in advance. }} * {{see | name=The Minster Church of St Andrew | alt= | url=http://www.standrewschurch.org.uk | email= | address= | lat=50.36978 | long=-4.13985 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The centre of Anglicanism in a city which only possesses a Roman Catholic cathedral, this fourteenth-century church is an icon of the Plymouth Blitz. Amid the smoke and ruins of the destroyed city centre, a headmistress nailed a simple wooden sign over the door of the bombed shell of the church; 'Resurgam' - 'I will rise again'. This famous gesture is often taken as a symbol of Plymouth's wartime spirit. This is not the Minster's only claim to fame; it has welcomed Catherine of Aragon, Sir Francis Drake and John Hawkins as well as Captain Bligh of the Bounty, to name a few. }} * {{see | name=Prysten House| alt= | url= | email= | address= Finewell Street | lat=50.36978 | long=-4.13967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest surviving house in Plymouth's centre, built in 1490 by a local merchant. Partially taken up by Tanners restaurant. }} * {{see | name=Christ The King Roman Catholic Church | alt= | url=http://www.plymouth-diocese.org.uk/content/parishes/plymouth/plymouth-christ-the-king-city-centre-church-univer.ashx | email= | address=Armada Way, PL1 2EN | lat=50.3699444 | long=-4.142124 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= A postwar sandstone brick church, opened in 1962. Significant as the last work of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, also responsible for Waterloo Bridge, Battersea Power Station, Liverpool Cathedral and even the red telephone box. He continued to work on the plans for the church even when hospitalised for lung cancer, and did so until his death. Today the church is well attended by young students and is worth taking note of on your way down to the Hoe. }} * {{see | name=Plympton Castle | alt= | url= | email= | address=Plympton | lat=50.383825 | long=-4.049781 | directions=Bus 21/21a from the City Cente | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=Small ruins of the shell of a thousand-year-old motte and bailey castle. Good views over the conservation area of '''Plympton St Maurice''', an ancient stannary [tin-mining] town worth seeing for its well-preserved medieval streets and architecture in the historic vernacular, including an old school, church and small guildhall. Many houses also boast fine Georgian facades. The castle has no 'gatekeeper'; i.e. it is open all year round, at all times of the day - just walk in and explore! NB: The motte is a very steep climb. }} ===Museums=== [[File:City Museum and Art Gallery - Plymouth - geograph.org.uk - 1598606.jpg|thumb|City Museum and Art Gallery]] * {{see | name=Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/creativityandculture/museums/museumpcmag.htm/ | email= | address= | lat=50.3740 | long=-4.1379 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F - 10AM to 5.30PM, Saturday and Bank Holiday Mondays - 10AM to 5PM | price=Free | content=This interesting museum is housed in a grand building next to the university and across the road from Drake Circus, on North Hill. Collections are diverse and include natural history, pottery and china, and the history of Plymouth. There are also rotating special exhibitions. Refurbishment in the works to become an enlarged 'History Centre', with government funding. }} * {{see | name=Elizabethan House | alt= | url=http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/creativityandculture/museums/museumelizabethanhouse/museumelizabethanhousevisitorinformation.htm | email= | address= | lat=50.36677 | long=-4.13501 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=On the Barbican for more information }} * {{see | name=Merchant's House | alt= | url=http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/creativityandculture/museums/museummerchantshouse.htm/ | email= | address= | lat=50.3688 | long=-4.1395 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A historic building tucked away down one of the city's oldest streets - the Merchant's House is Plymouth’s finest surviving example of a 16th/17th century residence. During the 17th century it was home to three Plymouth mayors including privateer William Parker, a friend of Sir Francis Drake. }} ==Do== [[File:Plymouth Barbican, gin distillery - geograph.org.uk - 1735403.jpg|thumb|Southside Street in the Barbican area - showing Plymouth Gin distillery]] * {{do | name=Plymouth Gin Distillery | alt= | url=http://www.plymouthdistillery.com/ | email= | address=60 Southside St, The Barbican, PL1 2LQ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1752 665292 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10-17, Su 11-17 | price=Tours £7/pp | content=This is where Plymouth Gin is produced. Today it is the only remaining gin distillery in Plymouth, in what was once a Dominican Order monastery built in 1431. The current distillery has been in operation since 1793 (the brand/distillery is owned by multinational drinks giant Pernod Ricard). The distillery is open to visitors every day for tours, and is thought to be the last place where the Pilgrim Fathers stayed before leaving for America. It is known for having good displays - it can also be enjoyed by people who don't drink alcohol; though you of course get to taste the gin produced there too! Surprisingly popular with families. }} * {{do | name=Tinside Lido | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.3631 | long=-4.1424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An outdoor swimming pool on the shorefront, just below the Hoe. It was constructed in the 1930s to an elegant Art Deco design and has also been featured on the BBC's ''Coast'' series. The lido is open during the summer (June, July and August, perhaps the first week or two of September) and is a fun place to swim, play in the water, or sunbathe. There are fun sessions with inflatables and a fountain - amazing on a sunny day. For a long time it was derelict and abandoned, but after demand from citizens it was renovated and reopened a few years ago. You also get a fantastic view of the sound. Recently featured on a Royal Mail stamp collection. Admission charge applies. }} * '''Take a seafront walk'''. You can get fantastic views of the marina, the Sound, and out to sea if you walk along the seafront from the Barbican. The walk will take you along Madeira Road (constructed in the 1930s to provide work for the unemployed during the Great Depression), round the bottom of the Royal Citadel's walls. The road leads past the Hoe, and you can follow it along to the Millbay Docks. Fantastic views are available the whole way - including of Royal Navy ships in the Sound, the type of which you can often identify by the silhouette. You'll likely also see yachts, sailing ships, fishing boats, and other watercraft in the Sound. You might notice the breakwater at the southern edge of the sound, with its Napoleonic fort. [[File:Barbican Plymouth.jpg|thumb|Waterfront of marina at the Barbican, Plymouth]] [[File:Freedom Fields park, Plymouth, England, UK.jpg|thumb|Freedom Fields park, with view toward Plymouth Sound, as in Seth Lakeman's 2006 album ''Freedom Fields''.]] * {{do | name=Plym Valley Cycle Path | alt= | url=http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/plym-valley/things-to-see-and-do/article-1356403404100/ | email= | address=Plympton | lat=50.393523 | long=-4.081629 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content= Accessible from Plympton in the North East of the city, this path follows the Plym valley firstly alongside an old railway line and then on it through beautiful countryside all the way to [[Tavistock]]; there is very little infrastructure or facilities along the path, so any food or drink should be picked up before leaving Plymouth. There is a large Sainsbury's located at Marsh Mills, just before you reach the beginning of the cycle path. There is a viewpoint on the first large viaduct out of Plymouth overlooking a disused quarry where peregrine falcons nest in the spring. Kingfishers, dippers, mandarin duck and many other species are found along the river Plym which flows through the woods here. Also of interest are the Cann Wood railway cottages, an abandoned Victorian railway village whose ruined houses are free to explore. The path can be followed all the way up to Dartmoor; it is possible to follow a route right up to Princetown. Can get quite crowded on the initial stretch with families on bicycles at weekends. }} * {{do | name=Plym Valley Railway| alt= | url=http://www.plymrail.co.uk/ | email= | address=Nr. Marsh Mills, Plympton, PL7 4NW | lat=50.394166 | long=-4.081908| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adult single £2, adult return £4, child single £1, child return £2. 'Rover' tickets also available. Always check prices for individual trains before travelling. | content= 1.5 miles of the old Plymouth-Tavistock Great Western line, restored by local enthusiasts. Runs a number of old steam engines and other stock, which take visitors up this historic stretch of railway into Plym Woods. }} *'''[http://www.plymouthpavilions.com/ Plymouth Pavilions]''' known simply as the Pavilions, this entertainment centre hosts big bands from time to time, ten-pin bowling, laser games, ice skating and the '''Pavilions funpool''' containing flume rides, Jacuzzi, wave machine and even an indoor beach. The centre is in the west end of the city centre on Union Street. It is supposedly earmarked to be demolished, though there is no sign of this happening yet. *'''Take a boat tour''' Plymouth boasts one of the best natural harbours in Europe and maybe even the world, taking to the water can give you a new view on the city. Most boats leave from the Barbican, often from a jetty next to the Mayflower Steps. Various boat trips are available, lasting between 1–3 hours, taking in the Navy dockyard, Brunel's Bridge and the Hoe foreshore but various different destinations are available. There are also shorter ferry services designed to get you from place to place across the water. You can get more details at the Tourist Information Office which is just opposite the entrance down to the jetty. Sound Cruising [http://www.soundcruising.com/index.php?Act=Home] is one company operating trips. *'''Sport''' Plymouth has two professional sports teams - Plymouth Argyle football club and Plymouth Albion rugby union club, both of which play in their respective sports' second tier. Both are (relatively speaking) cheap to get into and are good family days out, although you may wish to exercise caution if Argyle's local rivals Exeter, Bristol City or Cardiff are in town. Plymouth Argyle are based at Central Park - a short walk from the city-centre or take a bus. Trouble is unlikely due to a high police presence and if you use your common sense you are likely to be safe. Be sure to check the fixture lists before setting out. *'''[http://www.britishfireworks.co.uk/ The British Firework Championships]''' are an extremely impressive two-day championship between the best professional firework display companies to be crowned 'Champion of Champions'. Recognised as the UK's premier annual show, this takes place in the 'natural amphitheatre' of Plymouth Sound, meaning the fireworks can be viewed from the city itself, from the surrounding hills or even from boats in the Sound itself. This yearly event attracts thousands of visitors and the Sound becomes packed with both private and commercial craft, so it is worth arriving in advance. It is recommended to take public transport if coming from the suburbs, as the traffic can be extremely heavy. * {{do | name=Jennicliff| alt= | url=http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/jennycliffcws | email= | address= | lat=50.351079 | long=-4.121589 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= A designated 'county wildlife site' and offers breathtaking views over Plymouth Sound and towards the city centre. Just a short water bus ride of around five minutes from the '''Barbican Landing Stage''', followed by five to ten minutes on the SW Coastal Path, this is the perfect place for picnics, letting the kids run around and let off steam or just watching the world (and shipping!) go by. A small pebbly beach is located at the foot of Jennycliff, accessed down long but shallow (not steep) steps. There is also direct access onto the '''Southwest Coastal Path''' for longer walks to '''Heybrook, Wembury, Noss Mayo''' and beyond. A small café with facilities is available. }} == Learn == [[File:Roland Levinsky building.jpg|thumb|University of Plymouth, Roland Levinsky building]] Plymouth has two universities. The main university, and the one most visitors notice, is the immense '''University of Plymouth''', with around 30,000 students. It is based on a large campus at the north-east corner of the city-centre, and puts on regular events for citizens and visitors. Even if you don't realize it, you are surrounded by its many students, particularly if you are in the city-centre, and in summer they open the halls of residence to visitors, providing good, affordable self-catering accommodation. You can walk around the impressive campus, and the Roland Levinskiy building is open to visitors to see its exhibitions, for events, and to visit the café. It stands out because of its scale, a tower of unusual shape in brown metal and glass. It became a university in 1992 having been a polytechnic for many years, but is one of the best-regarded of the former polytechnics which became universities that year. Plymouth's second university is '''University of St Mark & St John''', usually abbreviated to "'''Marjon'''", with about 5,000 students. It is located in a northern suburb of the city, close to Dartmoor. It attained full university status in 2012 after being a university college for many years and offers an increasing number of degree programmes. Plymouth is also home to nearly a third of all state schools in [[Devon]], some of which are counted among the best in the country. Plymouth still has three selective grammar schools and a small independent school. There is also a large amount of private language schools, in particular in the city centre and around the railway station. The summer sees a swell in numbers as foreign school groups descend upon Plymouth to improve their English. ==Buy== [[File:Cornwall Street, Plymouth.jpg|thumb|Cornwall Street, Plymouth]]In Plymouth, you can buy virtually anything you might want or need. Remember this is a city from where great voyages have begun for centuries - and as no voyage can depart without supplies, there has always been a need to stock everything imaginable! Today you'll find not only fashion and clothing but local food and many other items. ===City-Centre Shopping=== Plymouth's city-centre shopping area is the largest and most comprehensive in the West of England outside of [[Bristol]]. Most stores as open 9-5 Monday to Saturday, until 8pm on Thursday as late-night-shopping night, and 11-5 on Sundays. The main shopping areas are the streets of '''Armada Way''' and those running off it - the '''Royal Parade''', '''New George Street''', '''Cornwall Street''', and '''Mayflower Street'''. These are housed in elegant 1950s buildings erected as part of the post-war reconstruction of the city, and mostly pedestrianised. Armada Way in particular is a broad avenue with trees, water features, and other interesting features running down the centre of the street. At the intersection of Armada Way and New George Street is the Armada Dial, a giant and striking sculpture of a sundial. However, these streets have been hit in the past few years by the closure of various major stores, including Woolworth's and the Derry's department store. It would be fair to say that these streets currently require some regeneration. But they are still busy during the day and especially on Saturdays, and you can find most chain stores here, as well as all the banks and some building societies that operate in England. There are two key department stores here, House of Fraser and Debenham's, with entrances on Royal Parade. [[File:Drake Circus shopping centre - geograph.org.uk - 1271983.jpg|thumb|Drake Circus shopping centre]]However, many of the more upmarket stores have now moved to '''Drake Circus''', an impressive shopping mall which opened in October 2006. There are entrances on New George Street, Cornwall Street, and Exeter Street. This is very much a 21st-century shopping facility equal to those of any other prosperous British city. Here are located many key stores such as Marks and Spencer, a large branch of the chemist/drugstore Boots, a Waterstone’s bookstore (with an interesting local interest section with books about Plymouth and Devon!), fashion chains Zara, Bank, Topshop/Topman, Next and River Island and numerous others, shoe shop Sole Trader, the Apple Store, among many others. There is a vast Primark and the West Country’s largest branch of Spud U Like, in addition to the Juice Moose. Drake Circus courted controversy on its opening, with some comparing it to malls designed in the 1980s (perhaps because car parking is on the roof), but in truth it is clean, welcoming, attractive and has a high standard of fit and finish which is comparable or better than most others in the UK. There is no branch of John Lewis Waitrose or Ikea in the city (you have to go to Bristol for that). However, there is a Waitrose just over the Tamar Bridge, in Cornwall. There is another, older mall in the city, the Armada Centre which is on the corner of Armada Way and Mayflower Street. However, it is in decline and only features discount stores and pound-shops, though you might want to make a trip there for the big Sainsbury's supermarket. ===Independent Shops and Markets=== [[File:Plymouth Market - geograph.org.uk - 1599326.jpg|thumb|Plymouth City Markets, on Cornwall Street]] [[File:Plymouth , Southside Street - geograph.org.uk - 1185247.jpg|thumb|Independent shops in the Barbican area, Southside Street]] A visit to the independent shops in the '''Barbican''' area are a must - particularly on New Street and Southside Street. Here you'll find art and prints, antiques and collectables, and all sorts of other interesting shops - see what you can find! There are also all sorts of items on the Pannier Market which is held most days around Southside Street (this is not the same as the covered Pannier Market in the city-centre on Cornwall Street, which is usually known as the City Market). The Barbican area is also a good place for souvenirs of the city, which are also stocked at the Tourist Information Centre and the Edinburgh Woollen Mill, both near the Mayflower Steps. Many tourists like to buy sea-themed souvenirs from their trip to Plymouth. There is a good selection at the Edinburgh Woollen Mill which is in a glass-faced shop in the Barbican, near the Mayflower Steps. Plymouth is the home of Plymouth Gin, and if you like English gin you may want to pick some up from the city it was distilled in even though the business is now owned by Pernod Ricard. The 'Independent Quarter', to the West of the city-centre, contains smaller shops including a French-family owned bakery, a specialist pipe and tobacco shop, and many charity shops where second-hand goods donated by the public are sold to raise money for good causes. Finally, you should pay a visit to the '''City Markets''' (previously known as the Pannier Market - but this is also the name of another at the Barbican which was confusing). The City Market is a covered indoor market of permanent stallholders similar to the St. Nicholas Markets in Bristol or the Grainger Market in Newcastle - but in an elegant modernist building constructed in the 1950s. The impressive scalloped roof fills the market with natural light. Here you'll find all manner of items for sale, including food (including produce fresh from farms in the region and freshly-caught local fish), clothing, collectables, decorative items, items for the household of all kinds, and many other things - and of generally high quality. There is no hawking or "hard sell" atmosphere as is found at some other places, nor the (albeit exciting) craziness and threat of the Camden Markets in London. Instead, there is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, as a microcosm of that in the city as a whole. Some of the shops round the outside and on the mezzanine are somewhat retro. There are also some old-style British cafés on a mezzanine floor, of the sort which have mostly disappeared from British high streets to be replaced by coffee shops. The atmosphere in the market captures the classless and community-spirited air of life in the city. The market has entrances on Cornwall Street and New George Street (at the western end of these streets) and is open 9-5 most days. ===Supermarkets=== If you are staying in self-catering accommodation, or just need to buy food other essential items, try the following: * '''Tesco Metro''' has a store on New George Street (at the eastern end of the street), open 7am to 10pm every night (except Sundays when it is 11am to 5pm). This is a small supermarket which stocks most everyday food and other items. * '''Sainsbury's''' has a store at the Armada Centre (entrance at the corner of Armada Way and Mayflower Street). This might be useful if you need a larger selection of items than at the Tesco Metro as it is somewhat larger. It's open 7am to 8pm every night (except Sundays when it is 10.30am to 4.30pm). * '''The Cooperative Food''' (http://www.co-operativefood.co.uk) has many small stores located throughout the city. These act as handy convenience-store outlets and are usually open until late. For example, stores are located at Southside Street and Hoegate Street in the Barbican, with another at Regent Street which is handy if you are staying at or near the University or its halls of residence. You'll also find them throughout the suburbs and other areas of the city. Outside of the city centre, there is another larger Sainsbury's at Marsh Mills, an Asda in Estover (open 24 hours except Sunday) and two large branches of Tesco (one in Crownhill and one in Woolwell, the latter of which is an Extra and open 24 hours except Sunday). ==Eat== For a city of its size, Plymouth does not have many fine restaurants, though it is home to the Tanners Restaurant run by brothers James and Chris Tanner. James is a well-known chef on British television. There are many good restaurants in the wider area. Among them: The Horn of Plenty at [[Gulworthy]] (20 miles), near Tavistock; the '''New Carved Angel''' at [[Dartmouth (England)|Dartmouth]] (35 miles) which was recently voted the top restaurant in Britain; and the '''Gidleigh Park Hotel''' at [[Chagford]]. [[File:Cornish pasty.jpeg|thumb|Cornish pasty, whole. Could be any filling. Makes a satisfying lunch.]] [[File:Cornish pasty - cut.jpeg|thumb|Cornish pasty, cut open (though usually eaten with fingers, by holding the thick crust). Traditional filling shown.]] The Barbican has a number of restaurants and bars lined up along the quayside - notably few serve fresh locally caught fish ; a local peculiarity for a fishing city - North Sea cod is generally only served battered and fried, with chips. As with any major city, there are plenty of takeaway and fast food retailers within easy distance of most parts of Plymouth. Buying a takeaway in Plymouth can prove a cost effective alternative to a restaurant, with as many different food choices. Naturally, any visitor to the West Country should try a traditional pasty (if in Plymouth, asking for a 'Cornish' pasty may attract some derision - just say "pasty"; they ''will'' understand!!) a meat and potato mix wrapped in pastry. Try '''Ivor Dewdney's''' pasties to eat like the locals have done for over seventy years, or try the wonderfully entitled '''Oggy Oggy Pasty Company''' which has many branches, or the excellent '''Barbican Pasty Company''' on Southside Street in the Barbican area. The traditional filling is a mixture of shredded beef, swede, onion and potato, but various different flavours are available now - vegetarian fillings are often available. Traditionally, you eat by holding the thick pastry crust and eating from the soft pastry side - that kept your dirty fingers off the main part of the food if you were a miner (metal mining was big business in Devon and Cornwall in the 18th and 19th centuries, especially for tin, lead and copper) or fisherman. The thick crust meant that if you would be eating your lunch with poisonous tin or lead on your hands, you wouldn't be poisoned! Of course nowadays you can eat the whole thing, crust included! *'''Tanners Restaurant''', Prysten House, Finewell Street, Tel +44 1752 252001, [http://www.tannersrestaurant.com]. Probably the most expensive restaurant in Plymouth. The Tanner Brothers also own a secondary (more reasonable) restaurant, '''[http://www.barbicankitchen.com/ The Barbican Kitchen]''' is open 7 days a week for both Lunch and Dinner, it is in the historic Gin distillery on the Barbican (as the name suggests!) *One of the nicest restaurants in Plymouth is the recently established View Pan Asia, located along Royal Parade in the city centre. It is essentially a buffet restaurant for oriental cuisine *{{eat | name=Veggie Perrin's | url=http://www.veggieperrin.com/ | email= | address=97 Mayflower Street | lat= | long= | directions=Just opposite the lower end of Armada Centre | phone=+44 1752 252888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6PM-10PM | price=£20 | content=A very pleasant, family-run Indian Restaurant, which makes fresh vegetarian food while you wait. The samosas and dhal are exceptionally tasty. Highly recommended. }} *'''Lantern Restaurant''' on Cornwall Street (city centre) Cypriot and Greek Fare * '''Cafe India''' in Stoke Village is a highly regarded Indian restaurant in Plymouth. *'''Platters on the Barbican''' Very reliable seafood dishes, try the scallops as a starter, and if you have room the large fish and chips. * {{eat | name=Cap'n Jasper's | alt= | url=http://capn-jaspers.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content='World Famous for Fine Food' a great value eating place on the Barbican. }} *'''The Waterdragon''' in Plymouth City Centre is an all you can eat Chinese buffet restaurant, priced around £12, with a chocolate fountain as part of its dessert options. *'''The Pasta Bar''' on the Barbican, is mainly Italian food - pizza and pasta. It is moderately priced with pasta dishes around £8-10. *'''Union Rooms''' is a Wetherspoon's pub in the City Centre that has budget food such as beer and burger meals at £4. *{{eat | name=Restauracja Rycerska | alt=Polish Restaurant | url= | email= | address=111 Mayflower Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 7912149583 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM - 6PM | price=£20 for 3 courses | content=A cafe restaurant serving delicious Polish traditional food and English Breakfasts }} *Plymouth of course has all the usual fast food fare you could want (or not want); overall don't expect many great surprises. Plymouth City Council has some information on food establishments here [http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/leisureandtourism/tourismandvisitors/eatingout.htm] ==Drink== [[File:Armada Way, Plymouth - geograph.org.uk - 1556164.jpg|thumb|Armada Way - billboard shows part of a well-known painting by artist Beryl Cook, who adopted Plymouth as her home. Poster shows part of a work entitled ''Clubbing in the Rain'', painted in her distinctive style.]] If you're looking for a place to go out for a drink, there are two main places: the '''West End''' (especially '''Union Street''' and around Derry's Cross), and the '''Barbican'''. Of these, the Barbican has a somewhat nicer atmosphere, particularly on summer evenings when many people are drinking outside. However you can also find good pubs and bars in other parts of the city - including in the Mutley area, which attracts many students. *'''The Dolphin''' public house on the Plymouth Barbican, perfectly kept Bass drawn straight from the barrel and the last traditional drinkers' pub. The Dolphin features in many paintings by Plymouth's great artist, Beryl Cook, and has a long running folk music session Sunday lunchtimes. *'''The Millbridge Inn''' in Millbridge, Plymouth, a Ferkin pub this usually has live music on a Friday and Saturday night. *'''The China House''' at Coxside, this has great views over the harbour to the Barbican. *'''The Lord Louis''' in Plympton is a suburban steak house. *'''Voodoo Lounge''' in City Centre is an alternative pub that hosts rock/indie/punk/alternative bands, open mic nights and quiz nights. *'''The Fortescue''' in Mutley Plain, known locally as "The Fort", is an excellent place to try real British beer, being a regular winner of the Plymouth branch of CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) awards for the best Real Ale pub in the city. The Fort is both a traditional pub and a hub of the community, with a wide range of activities including music, darts, and its own cricket team and knitting group. *'''Pubs, clubs and bars''' due to the massive student population Plymouth has pretty much every national chain and plenty of local talent, good drinking areas include the Barbican, the area around the University, Mutley and Union Street especially on Friday or Saturday nights. ==Sleep== There are many hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, and other places to stay in Plymouth. If you find yourself in the city and needing a place to stay, try walking around to the west of the Hoe, around Citadel Road East/West and Leighton Street. You can also visit the Tourist Information Centre at the Barbican, which has a more comprehensive list of places to stay. *There is suddenly a surplus of medium to low price hotel or Travelodge style accommodation in the very centre of the city where deals are always to be had and which provide better value and convenience than traditional bed and breakfast hotels although dozens of these are working hard to up their game. *For comfortable, city centre accommodation during the high season, consider '''Plymouth University Summer Accommodation'''. A choice of single standard or single and double en-suite rooms are available from as little as £20 per night, with a choice of Self Catering or Room Only. The accommodation is within walking distance of the main shopping area, the waterfront and both the train and bus stations. Visit the website [http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/summeraccommodation] to find out more and to see the current Special Offers (or call the Summer Accommodation Team directly on +44 1752 588599). *There is an Ibis [http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/gb/ibi/2093/fiche_hotel.shtml] and Novotel [http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/gb/nov/0508/fiche_hotel.shtml] in Marsh Mills (to the north west of the city - directly off the Devon Expressway) *Copthorne Hotel [http://www.millenniumhotels.co.uk/copthorneplymouth/index.html/] is part of a chain which has a hotel right in the centre of Plymouth *The Holiday Inn [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/925/en/hd/plhuk/] is known for having the best view of the Sound in Plymouth from its bar *There are a camp-sites also in Marsh Mills (Riverside Camp-site) [http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=1413/] it is well signposted from both the city centre and the road to and from Exeter, Plymouth Sound Caravan Club [http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=5378/], Brixton Caravan & Camping Park [http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=1414/] and many more [http://www.plymouthcity.co.uk/caravan.html] in the surrounding area. *As with any decent sized city there are plenty of accommodation options, the Plymouth Tourist Information Centre [http://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/](+44 1752 306330) will be able to provide more assistance *'''Plymouth Backpackers Hotel''' in the city centre, on the Hoe, about 10 minutes from the barbican and true centre for more information visit [http://www.backpackers.co.uk/plymouth/] *{{sleep | name=Avalon Guest House | url=http://www.avalonguesthouse.moonfruit.com/ | email= | address=167 Citadel Road The Hoe Plymouth PL1 2HU | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1752 668127 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=1PM | checkout=10AM | content=Friendly relaxed and comfortable family run guest house bed and breakfast situated on Plymouth Hoe in the heart of Plymouth. }} *{{sleep | name=Seymour Guest House | url=http://www.seymourguesthouse.co.uk | email= | address=211 Citadel Road East | lat= | long= | directions=The Hoe Plymouth | phone = +44 1752 667002 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £25pppn | checkin=14.00 | checkout=10.00 | content=bed & breakfast 4 star guest house situated in a pretty Victorian terrace. In a central position right on Plymouth Hoe. }} *{{sleep | name=Swinton Hotel | url=http://www.theswintonhotel.co.uk/ | email=alan@theswintonhotel.co.uk | address=43 Sutherland Road, Plymouth, PL4 6BN | lat= | long= | directions=Main railway station | phone = +44 1752 660887 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout=10AM | content=Spotlessly clean, friendly guesthouse within short walking distance of main railway station. Consistently highly rated. One of Plymouth's most well-known guesthouses. }} ==Cope== The main '''Post Office''' is located at the corner of Exeter Street and Old Town Street at St. Andrew's Cross (i.e. roundabout), in the colonnaded corner building. You'll find all the major English '''banks''' and building societies on the shopping streets in the city centre, nearly all of which have '''ATMs'''. ==Stay safe== It is unlikely you'll experience any problems in Plymouth as long as you use common sense. Although certainly not the most dangerous of British cities, Plymouth has several areas which are best avoided at night, especially if you are alone. These include the area around Union Street late at night, where drinkers can get rowdy and the atmosphere can be unpleasant. It is not unusual to see drunken brawls in the Union Street area after dark. For this reason there is generally a police presence there at night. It is probably best to avoid walking around alone in main drinking areas late at night. Sadly, the homogeneous population of the city have attracted upon themselves something of a reputation for intolerance of difference in racial and sexual orientation in comparison with other UK cities, however many positive initiatives such as the first '''[http://blog.prideinplymouth.org.uk/ Plymouth Pride]''' (August 2014) are gradually helping to alter perceptions. Away from tourist areas much of the city is safe and Plymouth enjoys one of the lower crime rates nationally, though due care should be exercised in unfamiliar areas and at night. The city has always struggled with a degree of social deprivation, with salaries still well below the national average and surrounding 'destination' towns and resorts in Devon & Cornwall themselves often patronised by incomers from wealthier regions. Beggars sometimes hang around the city centre - if asked, do not give them any money as this exacerbates the problem and your money is likely to be spent on alcohol or drugs. Avoid making eye contact with them, and if you are asked to "spare a little change please", just keep walking by while you offer a firm but polite "not today" or "no, sorry". The main Police station is at Charles Cross. ==Go next== [[File:On Dartmoor.jpg|thumb|On Dartmoor]] [[File:Steam from Cornwall into Devon across Brunel's Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 749300.jpg|thumb|The Royal Albert Bridge, by Isembard Kingdom Brunel, takes the railway from Plymouth across the River Tamar into Cornwall.]] *Take a boat from the Barbican in Plymouth to Cawsand, a small and very picturesque village just across the Sound in Cornwall (30 minutes). Cawsand has a small stony beach and nice pubs and cafes. From there you can walk through along the stunning South West Coastal Path via the sandy beach at Whitesand Bay, past the ancient windswept chapel at Rame Head and Napoleonic fortifications and through the beautiful 18th century landscape of Mount Edgcumbe country park (about 3–4 miles) to Cremyll. You can take the Cremyll ferry back to Plymouth (get a timetable from the Tourist Information Office, but they're fairly frequent for the 10 minute trip). A fantastic day out. If you want a map, the Tourist Information Office have some or try Ordnance Survey Explorer 108 (Lower Tamar Valley and Plymouth) *Take a bus to Wembury and walk back into Plymouth along the South West Coastal Path an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Scenically tucked away nearby are [[Noss Mayo]] and Newton Ferrers (30 min drive from Plymouth), a plutocratic ex-fishing village with a couple of well-sited up-market foody pubs by a crook in the river. * Canoe tours [http://www.tamartrails.co.uk/on-river/ Tamar Trails] are a beautiful way to explore the magical winding Tamar Valley and depart from nearby [[Callington]] where you can also visit National Trust Property Cotehele, the ancient seat of the Edgcumb family. *Antony House and Pentillie are nearby country estates in Cornwall open to visitors ; National Trust Saltram House is in Plympton, Devon with extensive landscaped gardens overlooking the Plym at Laira. *Walk further along the South West Coastal Path. As a map try the A-Z Adventure South West Coast Path series (you can get these from city bookstores or the Tourist Information Centre at the Barbican), or an Ordnance Survey Explorer map for the area you plan to walk (e.g. Ordnance Survey Explorer 108 - Lower Tamar Valley and Plymouth). *Try the beautiful coastal walk from Polperro to [[Looe]] (or vice versa). *[[Tavistock]] is an attractive, historic tin-miners' town and is a good place to set as a hub for visiting Dartmoor. It can be reached by taking bus, number 83, 84 or 86. It also has an amazingly good cheese shop, [http://www.countrycheeses.co.uk/]. *The cathedral cities of [[Truro (England)|Truro]], in Cornwall (1hr 30 drive, from 1hr train - from £8.00 adult return), and [[Exeter]] (40 min drive/ 1hr train - £7.00 adult return or 'fast' bus from Plymouth taking around 1hr 20) are worth a visit. *About a 20 minute drive North will take you into Dartmoor National Park, where some fantastic views and walks are to be had. A good first stop would be in Princetown where the tourist information office will give you details on some recommended walks close by. *[[Dartmouth (Devon)|Dartmouth]] a scenic town with the Royal Naval College and restaurants including the Carved Angel. *[[Totnes]], [[Salcombe]] and [[Kingsbridge]] are notably upmarket, bohemian communities of the South Hams to the east of the city with good restaurants and a foody, crafty, culture centred around Dartington Hall. Local wine and cheese production amid the fertile green coombes can be found at the well-known Sharpham Estate near Loddiswell. *The Plymouth suburban rail services, such as they are, predominantly continue out of town up the Tamar Valley to the former mining districts around Calstock and Gunnislake. The journey is remarkably sedate (and therefore infrequent, since one train operates a shuttle all day), the scenery magnificent, the fares reasonable and the destination interesting. Gunnislake has good walking country, albeit with a lot of minor roads rather than minor paths, and the pubs are mostly worth a visit. There is a RailAle Trail for those planning this last option, which offers discounts on the drinks and urges responsible consumption. Owing to the rural nature of most of the line and the poor service offered to the urban stations, traffic levels are low and getting a seat will rarely be an issue for most of the day. It is a little-known route, so good for those wishing to avoid tourist hotspots. {{isPartOf|Devon}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|50.37122|-4.14258|zoom=15}} [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/United Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/]] [[wikipedia:Plymouth]] [[commons:Plymouth]] hcaduscoo8ww8afv5tdo80hpdzmwiwx 0 28012 2953817 2953816 2016-03-08T18:14:07Z Ypsilon 1806 /* See */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Rangiroa (French Polynesia) banner Lagoon and beach.jpg}} '''Polynesia''' is the most far-flung, easterly region of [[Oceania]]. ==Regions== Polynesia is comprised of the following island nations: {{Regionlist | regionmap=Polynesia regions map.png | regionmapsize=550px | region2name=[[Cook Islands]] | region2color=#8f91b5 | region2description=Fifteen islands spread out over an Exclusive Economic Zone of 2,200,000 square kilometres | region3name=[[Kiribati]] | region3color=#a7bad4 | region3description=The eastern two thirds of this sprawling island nation fall within the scope of Polynesia. 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But traditional and modern cultures are now clashing. | region8name=[[Tuvalu]] | region8color=#afd296 | region8description=One of the smallest countries in the world in terms of population. }} Polynesia includes smaller overseas territories of larger nations, including: {{Regionlist | regionmap= | regionmapsize= | region1name=[[American Samoa]] ([[USA]]) | region1color=#d07a6f | region1description= | region2name=[[Baker Island|Baker]] and [[Howland Island]]s ([[USA]]) | region2color=#84babf | region2description= | region3name=[[Easter Island]] ([[Chile]]) | region3color=#bc9ab6 | region3description=An isolated island with amazing stone carvings. | region4name=[[French Polynesia]] ([[France]]) | region4color=#85c38b | region4description=Includes three islands with a strong claim to being the most beautiful island in the world, Bora Bora, Tahiti and Moorea, but also Mururoa where the French carried out nuclear tests until 1996. | region5name=[[Hawaii]] ([[USA]]) | region5color=#9dcce1 | region5description= | region6name=[[Jarvis Island]] ([[USA]]) | region6color=#7fada6 | region6description= | region7name=[[Johnston Atoll]] ([[USA]]) | region7color=#9dcce1 | region7description= | region8name=[[Midway Islands]] ([[USA]]) | region8color=#9dcce1 | region8description= | region9name=[[Palmyra Atoll]] and [[Kingman Reef]] ([[USA]]) | region9color=#c5e19b | region9description= | region10name=[[Pitcairn Islands]] ([[UK]]) | region10color=#cae0ba | region10description=Home to descendants of the Bounty mutineers. | region11name=[[Tokelau]] ([[New Zealand]]) | region11color=#dab86a | region11description= | region12name=[[Wallis and Futuna]] ([[France]]) | region12color=#7fc9ce | region12description= }} '''[[New Zealand]]''' is also often considered part of Polynesia both culturally and historically. ==Cities== [[File:Samoa 2009 064.jpg|thumbnail|Street view in [[Apia]]]] *[[Apia]] — principal city of [[Samoa]] *[[Honolulu]] — the largest city of [[Hawaii]] *[[Papeete]] — largest city of [[French Polynesia]]. ==Other destinations== *[[Aitutaki]] — the classic picture postcard of a palm tree fringed tropical island with turquoise waters, in the [[Cook Islands]]. *[[Bora Bora]] — the most beautiful lagoon of [[French Polynesia]], but incredibly pricey. *[[Moorea]] — budget alternative to Bora Bora with beautiful scenery. *[[Vava'u]] — group of more than 50 islands in [[Tonga]], a common destination for yachters. ==Understand== Polynesia comes from the Greek words "Poly" and "Nēsos" meaning "many islands". ==Talk== Due to its colonial past, English is widely spoken in Polynesia, [[French]] in much of the rest, and [[Spanish]] on the Easter Island. In addition, there are of course several indigenous languages. ==Get in== [[File:Air Tahiti Nui Airbus A340-300 Jonsson-1.jpg|thumbnail|A340 aircraft of Air Tahiti Nui]] Compared to the rest of Polynesia, [[Hawaii]] has excellent connections from mainland [[North America]] plus many flights from [[East Asia]]. The southern parts usually have flights from [[New Zealand]], [[Fiji]] and/or [[Australia]]. [[Easter Island]] is connected to mainland [[Chile]] and [[French Polynesia]] to [[CDG|Paris]] via [[LAX|Los Angeles]]. ==Get around== Most travelers get around by plane here. The alternative is [[cruising on small craft]]. ==See== [[File:Ahu-Akivi-1.JPG|thumb|The "Ahu Akivi" group of moais at the Easter Island]] There are a couple of [[world heritage sites]] in Polynesia: * '''Rapa Nui National Park''' made up of the [[Easter Island]] with its famous monolithic statues (''moai''). * '''[[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park]]''' on the [[Big Island]] of Hawaii. * '''Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument''' consisting of atolls northwest of Hawaii. * The '''[[Phoenix Islands]] Protected Area''' in [[Kiribati]], world's largest marine protected area. * '''Henderson Island''', the largest of the [[Pitcairn Islands]], with many endangered bird species. ===Itineraries=== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay healthy== Take precautions against mosquito bites, as there have been outbreaks of dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus in the 2010s in the tropical countries. ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Oceania}} {{outlineregion}} [[Commons:Category:Polynesia]] [[WikiPedia:Polynesia]] {{geo|-2.4|-160.3|zoom=4}} 0w1nefxoczrsb7hos7ko7fcm9ds3jkj 0 28038 1141929 1141928 2004-04-06T19:57:32Z (WT-en) Akubra 2674 #redirect [[Pondicherry]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #redirect [[Pondicherry]] hyxehpmuq7s1vuk7k8jm3nuw2g66fip 0 28192 2859600 2859596 2015-09-16T23:48:17Z Eco84 35690 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Port Lavaca''' is a city on the [[South Barrier Coast]] of [[Texas]] and is the county seat of Calhoun County. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A condemned 1858 Matagorda Bay lighthouse has been moved to a location near Texas Highway 35 at the causeway. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Days Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=2100 State Highway 35 N | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 361 552 4511 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Bar/lounge. The breakfast is free but rather skimpy. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 | alt= | url= | email= | address=2621 State Highway 35 N | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 361 552 3393 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * '''La Salle Memorial''', 14 miles south on Texas Highway 316. Pink granite memorial on the site where explorer La Salle landed in Texas in 1685. {{routebox | image1=US 87.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[San Antonio]] | minorl1=[[Cuero]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=END | minorr1= | image2=Texas 35.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=S | majorl2=[[Corpus Christi]] | minorl2=[[Fulton (Texas)|Fulton]] | directionr2=N | majorr2=[[Houston]] | minorr2=[[Palacios]] }} {{geo|28.61500|-96.62611}} {{IsPartOf|South Barrier Coast}} {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Port Lavaca, Texas]] [[Dmoz:Regional/North America/United States/Texas/Localities/P/Port Lavaca/]] mv7nzeyc5c51rc37h09xph0puzkan22 0 28251 2953768 2953712 2016-03-08T16:37:54Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 Uber link wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Portsmouth MMB 83B Spinnaker WikiVoyage banner.jpg|disambig=yes|caption=Detail of the Spinnaker Tower on Portsmouth Harbour}} [[Image:Portsmouth-from-PortsdownHill.jpg|thumb|300px|Portsmouth City]] '''[http://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/ Portsmouth]''' (pronounced "ports-muth" and nicknamed "Pompey") is a large city in the county of Hampshire, on the [[South East England|south coast]] of [[England]]. Portsmouth plays a major role in British history, especially naval history. Its rich heritage offers a variety of attractions, including the Historical Dockyard, which houses some of the most historical warships in the world – HMS ''Victory'', Lord Nelson's flagship used at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, and the ''Mary Rose'', a Tudor-era warship. Portsmouth has two cathedrals, including the Romanesque-style Portsmouth Cathedral, twelve museums, most of which are free, and two theatres. The City offers excellent shopping facilities in the Gunwharf Quays complex, home to a variety of designer stores including Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and Barbour, as well as the striking 557&nbsp;ft landmark Spinnaker Tower, which offers excellent views of the Solent and City. Portsmouth is also known for its literary history, as the birthplace of Charles Dickens, the famous Victorian era novelist, and the pioneering engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Other famous figures to have lived here are HG Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling. The city is well served by three musical venues, The Wedgewood Rooms, Guildhall and Pyramids, which regularly host major musical and comedy acts. ==Understand== The majority of the city of Portsmouth lies on Portsea Island, though it is separated from the mainland only by a roughly 30 m wide stretch of sea water, so is perhaps more accurately thought of as a peninsula. Historically, Portsmouth has long been an important naval port and builds on its rich heritage with memorials, museums, trails and the fascinating Historic Dockyard. It has four miles of seafront, including pebbled beaches. It is a university city, home to the University of Portsmouth, and has a large multicultural student population. Portsmouth has a population of 200,000 people and is the most densely populated city in the UK, outside of certain parts of London. The entire Portsmouth Urban Area is home to more than 442,000 people. ==Get in== [[File:Portsmouth Cathedral 2014.jpg|thumb|Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, also known as Portsmouth Cathedral]] ===By train=== [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail] trains run frequently from Waterloo Station in [[London]] and take between 1 h 30 min and 1 h 40 min via Haslemere, or about 2 h 10 min via [[Winchester (England)|Winchester]] (you may arrive earlier by taking a later train via Haslemere than going via Winchester). A cheap day single is about £33. Other major services include [[Brighton (England)|Brighton]] (1 h 40 min), [[Cardiff]] (3 h 10 min) via [[Bath (England)|Bath]] and [[Bristol]]; and [[Southampton]] (1 hour). There are also direct trains from Gatwick Airport (1 h 20 min). Alight at Portsmouth Harbour station for the Historic Dockyard, Gunwharf Quays, the Spinnaker Tower and ferries to the Isle of Wight. Alight at Portsmouth & Southsea station for Portsmouth City Centre shopping, Portsmouth Guildhall and a short walk to the seafront. Alight at Fratton station for Fratton Park football stadium. Hilsea station is situated in the north east of the city - it's sited to serve the local industrial estates and most visitors would have no reason to alight here unless they are visiting Portsmouth Rugby Club. Note that some trains do not stop at this station. When departing by train those unfamiliar with the stations can easily miss them even when only a few feet away. Portsmouth Harbour is behind the bus station at The Hard. Portsmouth & Southsea is easily found at the bottom of Commercial Road if you look out for the railway bridge just south of the building. Fratton can be found to the east of the road bridge at the bottom of Fratton Road and north of the roundabout between Victoria Road North and Goldsmith Avenue. The less frequented Hilsea Station is underneath the road bridge at Norway Road and Cosham station is on the Cosham High Street. ===By car=== Portsmouth is easily accessible by car via the M275 via the M27 and A27. From London, take the A3 or M3 south. As Portsmouth is an island city, routes in and out are limited, and so congestion can be a problem, especially during rush hour. Be advised that the large majority of residential roads have a 20mph speed limit. Parking is plentiful both on street (about £1/hr) and in pay-and-display car parks. The city centre and Gunwharf Quays both have multi-storey car parks, and Southsea has on-street parking. Note that some roads have a time limit on parking for non-residents and these limits are enforceable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Portsmouth has a Park & Ride scheme allowing parking for a reasonable cost and free bus travel to the city centre and the The Hard. The buses run until the early or late evening depending on the day. Note that their is no access for cars from the Park & Ride car parks into the city proper - only buses are permitted to leave the car parks in this direction - this is to avoid residential roads being used as rat runs by cars entering the city. If you stroll a little away from the city centre and tourist hot spots (sometimes just around the corner in Southsea), parking can be found for free or in time-limited bays. Motorcycles can park without a residents permit and within the marked bays. Gunwharf Quays also has a dedicated motorcycle bay in the underground car park. If you're visiting the University, you can obtain day car passes from University House. However, the car parks are very busy during term-time. ===By bus=== Local bus routes stretch as far afield as Havant and [[Southampton]]. Day passes can be bought for £3.70 which allow unlimited travel in the Portsmouth City area or £4.80 for the whole of Hampshire. National Express travels into the Hard (few hundred yards from harbour and historic dockyard) with links to many of the country's major cities. ===By boat=== There are ferry services from four ports in France and Bilbao in Spain. *[[Saint-Malo]] **[http://www.brittanyferries.com/ Brittany Ferries], up to 2 a day, 9 h *[[Cherbourg]] **[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries], 1 Sunday service, 5 h **Brittany Ferries, up to 2 a day, h (Mar-Nov only) *[[Caen]] **Brittany Ferries, 3 a day, 5 h 45 min (year-round service) **Brittany Ferries, 1 a day, 3h 30 min (summer-only fast service F-Su) *[[Le Havre]] **[http://www.ldlines.co.uk/services-portsmouth-le-havre.html LD Lines] 1 a day, 8 h overnight *[[Bilbao]] **P&O Ferries, 2 a week, 35 h There are services to the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. *[[Guernsey]] **Condor Ferries, 1 a day, 6h 30min *[[Jersey]] **Condor Ferries, 1 a day, 10h 30min The [[Isle of Wight]] is under 60 min by ferry or 10 min by hovercraft. *[[Fishbourne]] **[http://www.wightlink.co.uk/ Wightlink], half-hourly during day, 35 minutes *[[Ryde]] **Wightlink, half-hourly during day, 15 min **[http://www.hovertravel.co.uk/ Hovertravel]. The hovercraft trip takes 15 minutes from Southsea seafront. Take the HOVER bus from the Portsmouth & Southsea train station to the ferry Terminal. The ferry to [[Gosport]] (for Submarine and Explosion museums) runs every 7 min at peak times and every 15 min at other times until midnight for £3.30 return. ===By plane=== The nearest airport is '''[http://www.southamptonairport.com/ Southampton Airport]''', around 20&nbsp;mi from Portsmouth in [[Eastleigh (Hampshire)|Eastleigh]]. Over 47 European destinations are served from here. From the airport it is simple to get to Portsmouth by train, traveling from Southampton Airport Parkway and changing at either Southampton Central or Eastleigh. ==Get around== ===By bus=== Several bus companies operate within Portsmouth and the surrounding areas: '''[http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/hampshire/journey_planning/ Firstgroup]''' and '''[https://www.stagecoachbus.com/ Stagecoach]''' A day travel ticket can be bought for £3.60 (£2.40 concessions). It is also possible to travel between the harbour and the city centre using the train. It is a compact, flat city however, and nowhere is a very long walk. There are two local minicab companies - City Wide Taxis (90+ vehicles) and Aquacars (700+ vehicles) that can be prebooked and many actual taxis that can be flagged down in the street or found and taxi ranks scattered around the city. As of February 2016, [https://www.uber.com/cities/portsmouth/ Uber] now operates in the city as well. At night, if you can find an elevated position you can navigate via the chain of blue lights along the sea-front, to the south. Here are some of the local names for the areas which may be useful for people visiting *The Hard is the area around Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Harbour Train and Bus Stations. *Old Portsmouth/Sallyport/Spice Island, the area around the Anglican Cathedral Square and Round Tower, Camber Dock and along the sea walls. *Southsea, the area next to the sea at the Southern end of the island and it stretches further north to include Southsea Town Centre (Palmerston, Elm, Marmion and Albert Roads). *Commercial Road, the city centre, and the main shopping and market street, home of Cascades shopping mall. *Fratton, the area north of Southsea and east of Commercial Road (really useful only if you are attending a football match at Fratton Park or changing trains at Fratton Station) ==See== [[File:Spinnaker tower at night from gosport2012.JPG|thumb|Spinnaker Tower at night]] * {{see | name=Portsmouth Historic Dockyard | alt= | url=http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in the naval base, the Historic Dockyard has a number of historic ships including the ''Mary Rose'', ''HMS Victory'' and ''HMS Warrior 1860''. In the Historic Dockyard is also Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations - an interactive look at the navy of today. There is a great old pub outside of Dockyard called the Ship Anson, worth a try. Portsmouth Visitor Information Centre can be found adjacent to the visitor entrance of the Dockyard. }} * {{see | name=Spinnaker Tower | alt= | url=http://www.spinnakertower.co.uk/ | email= | address=Gunwharf Quays | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9285 7520 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-6PM (until 10PM Sa and every day during Jul and Aug) | price=Adult £7, child £5.50, concessions £6.20 | content=This striking and highly-visible £21 million landmark tower rises some 170 m above the redeveloping harbour of Portsmouth, symbolising the wind filling a spinnaker sail. Visitors can use the tower to view from 3 levels: at 100 m, 105 m and 115 m. A high-speed internal lift takes you to the top. }} * {{see | name=Southsea Castle | alt= | url=http://www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Built in 1544, the Castle was part of a series of fortifications constructed by Henry VIII around England's coasts to protect the country from invaders. Heavily modified due to being in use until the end of WW2. Contains a rather random selection of cannon that have ended up in the collection of Portsmouth city council over the years. }} * '''Southsea Seafront''' - 4 miles of seafront promenade backed by gorgeous green spaces and gardens. * {{see | name=Royal Marines Museum | alt= | url=http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/ | email=info@royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk | address=Southsea | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9281 9385 | tollfree= | fax=+44 23 9283 8420 | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM (except Dec 24-26) | price=Adult £9 | content=Covers the history of the Royal Marines. The Museum is in what was one of the most stately Officers' Messes in England, built in the 1860s with beautiful ceilings, huge paintings and a grand staircase. }} [[File:Southsea castle from the east.JPG|thumb|200px|Southsea castle]] * '''Cathedrals'''. Portsmouth has two cathedrals, the Romanesque-style '''[http://www.portsmouthcathedral.org.uk/ Portsmouth Cathedral]''' (St Thomas') in Old Portsmouth (Anglican) and '''St John's''' in the City Centre (Catholic). * {{see | name=D-Day Museum | alt= | url=http://www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily (except 24-26 Dec) Apr-Oct 10AM-5.30PM; Nov-Mar 10AM-5PM | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Blue Reef Aquarium | alt= | url=http://www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/portsmouth/ | email= | address=Clarence Esplanade, Southsea | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9287 5222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily except 25 Dec 10AM-6PM (Nov-Mar until 5PM) | price=Adult £9.75 | content=Take an undersea safari at the aquarium on the seafront. }} * Southsea model village (seafront) * Southsea Rose garden - Inside the 19th century Lumps Fort * {{see | name=Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum | alt= | url=http://www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk/ | email= | address=393 Old Commercial Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily from mid Apr-Dec 10AM-5:30PM | price= | content=The famous writer Charles Dickens was born in this modest house in 1812. }} * '''Cumberland House Natural History Museum'''. A fairly limited collection. Free. * {{see | name=City Museum & Records Office | alt= | url=http://www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Home of the new Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes exhibition "A Study in Sherlock". }} * '''Royal Garrison Church''', a partly roofless English Heritage property. Only occasionally open to the public. ==Do== * Relax on '''Southsea Common''' with a picnic or barbecue. See [https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ext/documents-external/sea-bbq-safety-zones.pdf this guide] for where they are permitted. * Follow the '''Renaissance Trail around the Millennium Promenade''', a self-guided walk with information along the way, just look out for the chain in the pavement. * '''Clarence Pier''' - A small fairground close to the Hoverport with rides and amusement arcades. * Listen to live music at '''The Bandstand''' every Sunday in the summer. * Watch Portsmouth F.C. play '''League 2 football''' at Fratton Park. * The annual '''Victorious Music Festival''' has been running since 2012 with big name acts such as Ray Davies headlining and up to 80,000 people attending. If you like a bit of '''nightlife''', there are four parts of town you should visit; * '''Gunwharf Quays''' is a great place to eat and drink (over 20 bars & restaurants, many with waterfront views) but can be a little pricey * '''Albert Road''' has a fair few student pubs, wine bars and cafe-bars, not to mention the numerous Indian restaurants. * The lesser known but nicer area of Southsea is '''Palmerston Road''' - some bars and good restaurants. * '''Guildhall Walk''', where you will find bars such as Walkabout, Yates and Wetherspoons, and clubs Route 66 and Babylon. Strictly for 18-30s. * '''Liquid & Envy''' is also close to the Guildhall (just across from Portsmouth & Southsea station). ==Learn== The University of Portsmouth [http://www.port.ac.uk/] is a modern university with a population of about 20,000 students. Portsmouth is also home to Highbury College [http://www.highbury.ac.uk/]. ==Buy== * '''Portsmouth City Centre''' (Commercial Road & Cascades) - Usual high street names, but with Miss Selfridge, Topshop, H&M, New Look and Primark literally right next to one another, it is a shopping paradise. * '''Gunwharf Quays''' - Outlet centre, with shops like M&S, Cadburys, Claire's, GAP. Some of the prices are cheaper than the high streets, but likewise some are similar or more expensive so shopping around is a good idea. * '''Southsea Town Centre''' - A variety of small specialist shops, boutiques, art shops, delis, home furnishings. Also Debenhams and Knight & Lee. * '''Albert Road''' - A good bet for smaller (independent) shops, second-hand goods and antiques. ==Eat== Portsmouth has hundreds of restaurants catering to all tastes. Towards Fareham, the '''marina Port Solent''' offers a variety of restaurants in a pleasant environment with a multiplex movie theatre nearby, and ample (free) onsite parking. * {{eat | name=The American Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=58 White Hart Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9281 1585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Old Portsmouth. Modern European cuisine. Also great but you can drop a lot of money in this place, which has great service! }} * {{eat | name=Bangkok | alt= | url= | email= | address=64 Albert Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9242 9922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A nice Thai place where you can take your own drink }} * {{eat }} * '''Mozzarella Joes''', Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, +44 23 9229 5004. A relatively new restaurant right on the pebbles, with the most amazing views of the Solent. Great for a cold glass of wine, stonebaked pizza and pasta. * {{eat | name=Regal House | alt= | url= | email= | address=88 Albert Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9282 8382 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese takeaway. }} * {{eat | name=Rosie's Vineyard | alt= | url=http://www.rosies-vineyard.co.uk/ | email= | address=87 Elm Grove, Southsea | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9275 5944 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=French/modern European. Wonderful wine selection food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Sur La Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address=69 Palmerston Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9287 6678 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=French. }} * {{eat | name=Strada | alt= | url=http://www.strada.co.uk/ | email= | address=Gunwharf Quays | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9281 7278 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian. }} * '''The Tenth Hole Tea Room''', (''next to mini-golf course''), +44 23 9283 0009. Great for light lunch but the highlight is the amazing home-made cakes. Best places for ''curry'': Portsmouth offers a variety of Indian restaurants thanks to its prominent Asian community. The best places are Albert road where the curries are cheap as there is a restaurant literally every couple of shops, and Palmerston road which is more expensive. * {{eat | name=The Bombay Brasserrie | url= | email= | address=Albert Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9282 1661 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very popular curry house that offers very good value for money and that lets you bring your own drinks. Arrive early. }} Best Indian takeaway: * {{eat | name=The Indian Ocean Takeaway | alt= | url= | email= | address=234 Fratton Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9282 4720 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Probably the longest serving curry outlet in Portsmouth, established in the early 1980s by the current owner/chef. The quality of the food is of the highest quality and their curries are also priced very reasonably. }} ==Drink== As to be expected from an historic port town, and a current university city, there is an abundance of drinking establishments in Portsmouth, from traditional pubs to chic and trendy waterfront bars. The bars and clubs along Guildhall Walk are a popular spot but despite heavy police presence, a certain degree of vigilance is advised to ensure you have a fun and safe night out. ===Southsea=== *'''The Fat Fox''', albert road. nice relaxed atmosphere, beer garden, traditional English pub menu. *'''The Wine Vaults''', Albert Road. Good cask ales and great atmosphere arrive early if you want a seat. *'''Hole in the Wall''', on or near Castle Road, ''off Elm Grove''. Small pub with a 'traditional' feel, and real ales. *'''Slug & Lettuce'''. Friendly and well priced contemporary bar on Palmerston Road. *'''The Honest Politician''', Elm Grove. A pub with pool tables and a relaxed atmosphere, and always a rocking soundtrack. *'''The White Horse''' A pub with a relaxed atmosphere along Southsea Terrace. *'''The Registry'''. A student pub near the Student Union with fairly cheap beer and food. Not a place for a quiet drink. ===Gunwharf Quays=== * '''The Old Customs House''' is a traditional pub in a historic building, within a modern setting. Great ales and food. * '''Tiger Tiger''' is the ultimate place for a big night out - with 8 different bars, a club and restaurant in the same building! ===Old Portsmouth=== * '''The Still & West''', Bath Square. A pub with a good view of harbour entrance and restaurant upstairs * '''The Spice Island Inn''' also has amazing views of the harbour in action and a good restaurant. <!-- given that the things of historic interest are mostly in Old Portsmouth, decent pubs should be listed.--> ==Sleep== Accommodation in Portsmouth can be browsed online via the official VisitPortsmouth website [http://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/] and the Visitor Info Centre can make bookings/check availability on your behalf: +44 23 9282 6722. * {{sleep | name=Bed and Breakfast at No3 | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9234 9929 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=3 Bellevue Terrace. Located within walking distance of local attractions. }} * {{sleep | name=Florence House Hotel and Somerset House Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.florencehousehotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=2 Malvern Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9275 1666 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The city's only boutique accommodation just back from the seafront, these upmarket hotels are in easy reach of everything. }} * {{sleep | name=Ibis Portsmouth Centre | alt= | url=http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/gb/ibi/1461/fiche_hotel.shtml | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9264 0000 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Winston Churchill Avenue. Also good, near the Portsmouth & Southsea train station. }} * {{sleep | name=Pembroke Park Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9229 6817 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=1 Bellevue Terrace, Southsea. Located only minutes from the old town and the seafront, both Portsmouth & Southsea are within easy walking distance. }} * {{sleep | name=Queen's Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.queenshotelportsmouth.com/ | email=queenshotelports@aol.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9282 2466 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A must for ''Mr. Bean'' fans - this was where the episode ''Mr. Bean in Room 426'' was set. (Whatever you do, don't eat tainted oysters or lock yourself out of your room!) }} * {{sleep | name=Sandringham Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.sandringhamhotelsouthsea.co.uk/ | email=steve@sandringhamhotelsouthsea.co.uk | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9287 6156 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=With views over the seafront common the excellent location offers great views at cheap rates. If you're on a budget and need a clean and comfortable room, look no further. }} * {{sleep | name=Southsea Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.portsmouthbackpackers.co.uk/ | email=bookings@portsmouthbackpackers.co.uk | address=4 Florence Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9283 2495 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=In Southsea. Not easy to get to but is cheap and friendly. }} * {{sleep | name=Spitbank Fort | alt= | url=http://www.spitbankfort.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The lighthouse has been refurbished and has accommodation. }} *{{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays | url=http://www.holidayinn-expressportsmouth.co.uk/ | email= | address=The Plaza, Gunwharf Quays | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9289 4240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Westfield Hall Hotel | url=http://www.whhotel.info/ | email= | address=65 Festing Rd, Southsea | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 23 9282 6971 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Privately owned, it has been stylishly redesigned to ensure comfort and enjoyment. It aims to be the best 3 star hotel in Portsmouth, offering warm hospitality, fine food and accommodation at prices that represent value for money. }} ==Stay safe== As with most other large English cities, there can be a problem with violence around the city centre at weekends, around pub and club closing times (around 11PM and 2AM), but with a little common sense, the risk is minor. The main place to avoid is Somerstown, the highrise council estate near the city centre, especially after dark. Buckland situated to the north of the city centre should also be avoided at night. Nothing should be left on display in vehicles and it's sensible to park your car in a Park Marque scheme facility (ask at the Visitor Info Centre +44 23 9282 6722). Due to football rivalry, wearing a Southampton football top may cause some problems in the city. In fact, anything with red and white vertical stripes (Southampton's colours) is probably a bad idea. ==Go next== [[File:Portchester castle 04.jpg|thumb|300px|Portchester Castle Keep]] * {{do | name=Portchester Castle | alt= | url=http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/portchester-castle/ | email= | address=Church Road, Portchester, PO16 9QW | lat=50.837415 | long=-1.114906 | directions= | phone=+44 23 9237 8291 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=adults £5.00, children £3.00, concessions £4.50 | content=About 5 miles from Portsmouth is one of the best preserved Roman fortifications in Northern Europe. The castle's keep was built in Norman times (largely from recycled Roman brick) and extensive late Roman structures remain although ruinous. The castle is well sign posted, and served by regular buses, Portchester rail station is only a 10 min walk north. }} *'''Portsdown Hill''' offers amazing views across Portsmouth and the South Downs. Just to the rear (north) of Portsmouth, it is a world away with countryside walks and traditional pubs. *'''The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson''' sits just on Portsdown Hill and is free of charge to visit. *[[Gosport]] shares the harbour with Portsmouth and can be reached by a short ferry ride from by Portsmouth Harbour station. Home of Explosion: Museum of Naval Firepower and the Royal Naval Submarine Museum. *[[Winchester (England)|Winchester]], the former English capital, is a beautiful city worth a visit. Excellent restaurants, interesting shops and the famous cathedral. *[[Chichester]] housing a lovely city centre and impressive cathedral *[[Emsworth]] this small fishing town is a nice retreat year round, but the food festival in the first week of September is a real treat, not to be missed if you are in the area. *[[New Forest]] just the other side of [[Southampton]] is one of the nicest rural getaways in England. *[[Southampton]] is the largest city in [[Hampshire]] and '''West Quay''' is the South's premier shopping centre. *[[Isle of Wight]] {{isPartOf|Hampshire}} {{geo|50.793|-1.0916}} {{usablecity}} [[WikiPedia:Portsmouth]] [[Commons:Category:Portsmouth]] 9n6ia1ceqrsr6ekdh7fzf3y8zgbzdjk 0 146018 2875541 2015-10-19T02:55:01Z Wrh2 229 Posts, California is a tiny town covered by the [[Big Sur]] article wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Big Sur]] kp8vltotzbicq8on5yd5xxvk34qxg8h 0 28393 2591524 2349452 2014-05-22T18:05:49Z Eco84 35690 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Prairie du Sac''' is a village in the [[Baraboo River Valley]] of [[Wisconsin]]. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Wollersheim Winery | alt=7876 State Rd 188, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578; 1-800-847-9463. 10am-5pm, seven days a week | url=http://www.wollersheim.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers tours and wine-tasting. }} ==Do== * The '''[http://www.wiscowchip.com Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw]''' has been held in Prairie du Sac every Labor Day Weekend for more than thirty years. The rules are simple and steadfast: two chips to each contestant, and the chip thrown the farthest is the winner. If the chip breaks up in the air, the piece that went the farthest will be the one that counts; the winners go on to represent Wisconsin in the nationals. There are men's and women's divisions, and the cow chips are provided (e.g. you don't have to bring your own). There are arts and crafts, live music, food and drinks as well. It's in Marion Park, off First Street. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Go next== * [[Baraboo]] has a casino and the Devil's Head ski resort. * '''[http://www.devilslakewisconsin.com/ Devil's Lake]''' includes miles of hiking trails, some of them on bluffs of morraine overlooking the lake. The park has two pleasant beaches, and you can hike, bike, boat, swim, climb, hunt, or fish. It can be a bit crowded in the summer. * [[Madison (Wisconsin)|Madison]], the state capitol, is within an hour's reach by car. {{routebox | image1=US 12.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=NW | majorl1=[[Wisconsin Dells]] | minorl1=[[Baraboo]] | directionr1=SE | majorr1=[[Madison (Wisconsin)|Madison]] | minorr1=Middleton }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|43.28694|-89.72389}} {{isPartOf|Baraboo River Valley}} [[Wikipedia:Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin]] [[Dmoz:Regional/North_America/United_States/Wisconsin/Localities/P/Prairie_du_Sac/]] hkou0dn27ljq54d2bbgm9l7r3a6slk2 0 28411 2589399 2541297 2014-05-18T07:35:49Z Traveler100 79350 geo wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Praz de Lys - Sommand''' is a small ski resort in [[Haute-Savoie]]. It is located on the town of [[Mieussy]] and [[Taninges]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== *{{do | name=Alpine skiing | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=18€ for one day | content=The ski resort offers a vast domain from an altitude of 1500 to 2000 meters. There are 23 lifts and more than 60 pistes of all levels. }} *{{do | name=Nodric Skiing | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=59€ for one year | content=The resort is composed of 60 km of nordic pistes. }} *{{do | name=Hiking | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=When the snow leaves, several hiking trails are open to peaks like le Marcelly peak, Le Roc d'enfer, ... All the trails are details [http://www.prazdelys-sommand.com/index.php?saison=ete&alias=carte-de-randonnees-pedestres&moid=3# here]. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Chez Jean de la Pipe | url= | email= | address=Les Molliettes, Praz de lys | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+334 50 34 22 08 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=20€ | content=A good restaurant in a typical chalet near the pistes. French cuisine. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Haute-Savoie}} {{outlinecity}} {{no Wikipedia link}} {{geo|46.1486|6.5939|zoom=15}} 89lg731pqyizocjjm9qetlcoles2ll8 0 28863 1174969 2010-08-11T06:27:40Z (WT-en) Bill Ellett 2575 Redirecting to [[Kazakh phrasebook]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Kazakh phrasebook]] 4bqwa901pddzzmdlfa4oledeoy6c7aq 0 29103 2961511 2961510 2016-03-21T13:44:07Z JRHorse 1921 /* Overnight by train */ Updates for March 2016 route changes wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner |Japan_HSR_Banner.jpg}} ==Understand== [[Japan]]'s railways are fast, highly efficient and cover the majority of the country, making this the transport mode of choice for most visitors. The first and most confusing aspect of Japan's railway system (especially within large cities like [[Tokyo]]) that you will encounter is the overlap of several private railway networks with the JR network. A given station can host several companies (JR and/or private), or the stations of distinct companies can be located next to the others. Tokyo also has two separate metro systems to add to the confusion. Being aware of this one fact will substantially reduce the confusion you experience trying to understand railway maps and find your way around. Visitors are usually astounded to find that Japanese trains, like other forms of mass transit, nearly always leave and arrive promptly on time, following the published schedule to the second. If you are late, you will miss the train! Note that most trains do not operate 24 hours, for example in Tokyo they do not run in the early morning c. 01:00-05:00. If you are planning to be out late and are relying on the train to get home, be sure to find out when the last train is leaving. Many bars and clubs are open until the first train runs again in the morning, so keep this in mind as another option. ==JR network== [[Image:Shinkansen_map_201603_en.png|thumb|upright=1.5|The ''Shinkansen'' (bullet train) network, including routes that are planned or under construction.]] The JR network is extensive as one would expect from what used to be the national rail system. The JR group operates the ''Shinkansen'' lines, as well as a multitude of regional and urban mass transit lines. In the countryside the group companies also run bus services to connect places that don't have a rail service. However, the JR network is not a monopoly and particularly within major conurbations there are other private rail networks. Interestingly, people refer to JR in Japanese by its English initials, "Jay-Arru." Hopefully even non-English speakers can help you find a station if you ask. ===Japan Rail Pass=== By far the best option for visitors who plan to do a lot of travelling is the '''[http://www.japanrailpass.net Japan Rail Pass]''', which allows unlimited travel on almost all JR trains, including the Shinkansen, for a fixed period of 7, 14 or 21 days ([http://www.jrpass.com/map map of Japan Rail Pass coverage]). The 7-day Rail Pass in Ordinary (Standard) Class is ¥29,110; by comparison a round-trip between Tokyo and Osaka on the bullet train costs ¥27,240. The 14-day and 21-day ordinary passes cost ¥46,390 and ¥59,350, respectively. Green Car Rail Passes cost ¥38,880, ¥62,950 and ¥81,870 for 7, 14 and 21 days, respectively, and include unlimited travel in Green Car seating (See "Green Cars" below). Note that arriving to an airport and leaving from another (i.e. arriving in Tokyo and leaving from Osaka) can save you from making a round-trip or a loop, and can make these passes less attractive. The pass can only be purchased ''outside of Japan'' from specific vendors listed on the official website which includes Japanese airlines JAL and ANA if you are travelling with them. Additionally there are many vendors who will purchase one for you for a markup or fee. Although the price is in Japanese Yen, you will generally pay in your local currency with the local price altered usually monthly or weekly depending on the exchange rate and the vendor. Upon purchase, you are given a paper Exchange Order, which can be exchanged at most larger JR stations in Japan, including all of the stations nearest to airports, for the Rail Pass itself. At the time of exchange, you will need to have your passport with you, and know the date upon which you will want the Rail Pass to start. Dedicated counters specifically for Rail Pass exchanges are available at Tokyo, Shinjuku and Nagoya stations; wait times are little and as soon as you receive the pass you can start making free seat reservations immediately at the counter (recommended if you're travelling on less-popular routes that might fill up, or if you are travelling with a large group). The rail pass does have a few exceptions: * If you travel on the '''Tokaido, San'yo, or Kyushu Shinkansen''' you are ''not'' allowed to travel on the faster '''Nozomi''' or '''Mizuho''' services - the full fare has to be paid. * Most trains on the '''Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen''' ([[Tokyo]]-[[Sendai]]-[[Aomori]]-[[Hakodate]]) and '''Hokuriku Shinkansen''' ([[Tokyo]]-[[Nagano]]-[[Kanazawa]]) have a premium first class cabin known as "GranClass". You cannot use the GranClass cabin with any Japan Rail Pass unless you pay the limited express fare and GranClass fare (i.e. about ¥17,000 between Tokyo and Aomori on the ''Hayabusa''). * You must pay extra surcharges for JR trains that travel on tracks not owned by JR. Some examples include: ** The [[Tokyo]] Waterfront Railway (TWR) Rinkai Line between Osaki and Shin-Kiba, used to access [[Tokyo/Odaiba|Odaiba]] ** The Izukyu Railway from Ito to [[Shimoda]] on the [[Izu Peninsula]] ** The Kyoto Tango Railway from Fukuchiyama to Toyooka, which is used by JR trains running from [[Kyoto]] to [[Amanohashidate]] * If you stay in a private compartment - available on overnight trains and a small number of Shinkansen trains between [[Osaka]] and [[Fukuoka]] - you must pay the limited express and accommodation charges. ===Regional Rail Passes=== Regional JR companies also sell their own passes that cover only parts of the country. They are ''generally'' poorer value and you'll have to plan pretty carefully to make them pay off. From north to south: * [[Hokkaido#By train|Hokkaido]]: JR Hokkaido Rail Pass * [[Tohoku#By train|Tohoku]]: ** JR East Rail Pass - Tohoku Area (starts 1 April 2016; also covers Kanto and some private rail lines) ** JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass (starts 1 April 2016; includes the Tohoku Pass coverage area plus the Hokkaido Shinkansen to [[Hakodate]] and JR trains to [[Sapporo]]) * [[Kanto#By train|Kantō]]: JR East Tokyo Wide Pass (also covers some private rail lines) * [[Chubu#By train|Chūbu]]: ** JR East/JR West Hokuriku Arch Pass (starts 1 April 2016; covers travel between Tokyo and Kansai via the Hokuriku region, and also covers some private rail lines) ** JR East Rail Pass - Nagano/Niigata Area (starts 1 April 2016; also covers Kanto and some private rail lines) * [[Chugoku#By train|Chugoku]]: JR West sells several, including: ** Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass ** San'yo-San'in Area Pass ** Kansai Wide Area Pass * [[Shikoku#By train|Shikoku]]: All Shikoku Rail Pass (also covers private rail lines and trams), Shikoku Saihakken Kippu * [[Kyushu#By train|Kyushu]]: All Kyushu Area Pass, Northern Kyushu Area Pass (covers areas north of [[Kumamoto]] and [[Oita]]) '''Note:''' The current '''JR East Rail Pass''', which covers a large area of JR East territory in the Tohoku and Chūbu regions, will be discontinued after 31 March 2016 and replaced with the Tohoku Area and Nagano/Niigata Area versions described above. Many JR East and JR West rail passes can be purchased online in advance at a discount of between ¥500-¥1,000, while other passes must be purchased when inside the country. When you make any rail journey (even if you obtained a ticket using your Rail Pass), you will need to show the Rail Pass at the manned ticket barrier. This is inconvenient if there is a queue, but it is usually acceptable to flash your pass at the ticket-taker as you slip past the other customers transacting business with JR. ===Seishun 18 Ticket=== The '''[[Seishun 18 Ticket]]''' (青春18きっぷ ''Seishun jūhachi kippu'') is the most economic deal for travel in Japan, offering five days of '''unlimited train travel''' for just ¥11,850. Better yet, unlike the Rail Pass, the days do not have to be consecutive. You can even split a ticket so that (for example) one person uses it for two days and another for three days. The main catches are that '''tickets are only valid on local trains''' and that '''tickets are valid only during school holidays''' (March–April, July–September, December–January), so you need good timing and plenty of time on your hands to use it. ''See also'': [[Seishun 18 Ticket]] ===Buying a long-distance ticket=== [[Image:JREastTicketMachines.jpg|thumb|Ticket machines for the JR at Iidabashi Station, [[Tokyo]].]] [[Image:Iwamizawast_01.jpg|thumb|A ''midori no madoguchi'' at Iwamizawa station, Hokkaido]] Standard JR tickets are usually split into two categories: * '''Basic Ticket''' or '''joshaken''' (乗車券): These tickets cover the basic fare for trains operating between two stations/areas. Stopovers are permitted on long trips, though you must stay on the ticketed route and cannot backtrack. Tickets are valid for 2 days for journeys over 100km, 3 days for journeys over 200km, and then one day for each additional 200km. * '''Limited Express Ticket''' or '''tokkyuken''' (特急券): With a few variants on the name, limited express tickets are purchased for premium long-distance trains, including the Shinkansen. Generally, unreserved (自由席, ''jiyuuseki'') tickets are valid for unreserved seats on any service, while reserved (指定席, ''shiteiseki'') tickets are valid for a specific train. At major stations there will be an obvious travel section where you can buy your ticket from a human being (look for the little green sign of a figure relaxing in a chair or ask for the ''midori no madoguchi'' みどりの窓口, literally "green window"). Since you probably need to know the train times and may want to reserve a seat as well this is a good thing. Generally speaking you can make your desires known by means of hand waving and pointing at destinations if the staff are unable to speak English. Writing down information helps as most Japanese have a much easier time reading English than hearing it. For express trains that require a surcharge and seating reservation, you will usually be able to find a staffed window. However, some trains have their own specific machines to do this. First, buy a regular train ticket to your destination. On the touchscreen machines, there will usually be a button for express services. Choose the name of the service you wish to travel on, your destination, preferred departure time and seating preferences, and then insert the surcharge amount. You will be issued a reservation card showing the departure time and your seat number. You ''must'' also have either a travel ticket, pass or smartcard to get through the ticket gates: a surcharge on its own is not valid for travel. For unreserved local trains, just use your [[#Smart cards|smart card]]. If the fare happens to cost more than you had left on the card, you can pay the difference at a ticket counter or fare adjustment machine at the destination station. ===Buying a short-distance ticket=== [[Image:AONAMI_Line_in_Nagoya_Station_of_Ticket_machine.jpg|thumb|Short-distance tickets are sold from machines like this one in Nagoya]] Over short distances (such as in major cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, etc.) you can use a smart card to cover your entire journey. Fares will be calculated and deducted based on your start and end stations. If for some reason you don't want a smart card, you can still buy train tickets the way everyone used to. Train tickets are priced by distance, so there will always be a map above the ticket machines. Near the center, the current station is usually marked in red with "当駅" (tōeki). Around it will be all other stations you can get to with a price below them. The nearer stations have the smaller numbers (e.g. the closest stations will probably be about ¥140, more distant ones rising to perhaps ¥2,000). As long as you stay on the same rail system, you can take any route and transfer between trains for free. To buy a ticket, insert coins or cash into the ticket machine. As you do, options will light up for the tickets you can buy with that amount of money. Usually you just need a regular ticket for the correct amount, but for some journeys you may need to purchase a transfer fare or some other special option. The coin slot is large so you can insert multiple coins at once. They never accept ¥1 or ¥5 coins as payment, but will pass them through without complaint. One trick is to dump your whole change purse in; whatever change you get back will be in the largest coins possible, reducing the amount of small change you're carrying. When you enter the fare gates, it will return your ticket to you. Don't throw away the ticket yet; you have to insert it again when exiting the fare gates at the end of your journey. If you cannot figure out the price, buy a minimum fare ticket and pay when you arrive at your destination. You can either present your ticket to the staff at the gate, or pay the balance at the "Fare Adjustment" machine. Look for a small ticket vending kiosk near the exit, but still inside the gate. Insert your minimum fare ticket and pay the balance indicated on the screen. ===Train types=== [[Image:Shinkansen schedule display at Tokyo station crop.png|thumb|upright=1.8|An announcement board for Shinkansen trains, displayed in Japanese and English.]] [[Image:JRW_N700_series_N3.jpg|right|thumb|The N700 Series Shinkansen]] JR pioneered the famous '''Bullet Train''', known in Japanese as ''Shinkansen'' (新幹線), and with speeds nudging 320 kilometers per hour (360&nbsp;km/h in the near future), these remain the fastest way to travel around the country. Note that Shinkansen ''do not run at night'', and e.g. the last departures from Tokyo towards Kyoto and Osaka are around 21:00. The Shinkansen is also known for its enviable safety record, with not a single accident resulting in a passenger fatality since it began operation in 1964. On the newer and recently refurbished bullet trains, '''smoking is not permitted''' except in a designated smoking room located between cars. Also, some bullet trains are not equipped with vending machines. Food and beverage services for most trains are generally available through an at-seat wagon cart service, although some slower services (like the ''Kodama'' below) do not have food or beverage service at all, which means you will have to purchase items for consumption before boarding. ====Tokaido/San'yo/Kyushu Shinkansen==== The most important, most-travelled shinkansen route in the country is the '''Tokaido Shinkansen''', which links [[Tokyo]] with [[Nagoya]], [[Kyoto]] and [[Osaka]]. This line continues from Osaka to [[Okayama]], [[Hiroshima]] and [[Fukuoka]] (Hakata station) as the '''San'yo Shinkansen''', then to [[Kumamoto]] and [[Kagoshima]] as the '''Kyushu Shinkansen'''. There are a total of six different types of services operating on the Tokaido, San'yo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines. These can all be grouped into three types, reflecting the number of stops made: * '''Nozomi''' (のぞみ), '''Mizuho''' (みずほ) :These two services are the fastest, making stops only at major cities. The ''Nozomi'' is the primary service that runs through both the Tokaido and San'yo Shinkansen lines, though some other ''Nozomi'' trains run only between Tokyo and Osaka. A one-seat journey on the Nozomi from Tokyo to Osaka takes 2 hours 30 minutes, while trips from Tokyo to Fukuoka take 5 hours. Seamless transfers can be made at Fukuoka between the ''Nozomi'' and Kyushu Shinkansen trains: Tokyo to Kumamoto is 6 hours, and the full run from Tokyo to Kagoshima is about 7 hours. :The ''Mizuho'', on the other hand, is restricted to services on the San'yo and Kyushu shinkansen between Osaka and Kagoshima, with trips operated during the morning and evening "peak" hours. ''Mizuho'' trains run from Osaka to Kumamoto in 3 hours, and Osaka to Kagoshima in 3 hours, 45 minutes. :A small surcharge on top of the Shinkansen fare is required, and seat reservations are mandatory for all but three cars on the train. Most importantly for tourists, '''the Japan Rail Pass is NOT valid on Nozomi or Mizuho trains'''. * '''Hikari''' (ひかり), '''Sakura''' (さくら) :These are the fastest services valid with the Japan Rail Pass, making a few more stops than the ''Nozomi'' or ''Mizuho''. On the Tokaido Shinkansen, there are usually two ''Hikari'' trains per hour that depart from Tokyo: One train terminates in Osaka, and the other continues on the San'yo Shinkansen, terminating in Okayama. West of Osaka there is generally one ''Sakura'' train per hour (two during commuting hours) that runs from Osaka to Fukuoka and on to Kagoshima. Other ''Sakura'' services run only between Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Kagoshima on the Kyushu Shinkansen. :If you use the ''Hikari'' or ''Sakura'' with a Japan Rail Pass you will typically need to transfer at least once for long journeys. For trips on the Tokaido and San'yo Shinkansen, '''Shin-Osaka''' is the best location to transfer between services, with Shin-Kobe, Okayama, and maybe Himeji as alternatives for some connections. :Departing Tokyo with these services you can reach Osaka in 3 hours, Fukuoka in 6 hours, Kumamoto in 7 hours and Kagoshima in 8 hours. From Osaka you can get to Fukuoka in less than 3 hours, Kumamoto in 3 hours 30 minutes and Kagoshima in 4 hours 15 minutes. * '''Kodama''' (こだま), '''Tsubame''' (つばめ) :Also valid with the Japan Rail Pass, these are the all-stations services stopping at every shinkansen station on the route. Tokaido Shinkansen ''Kodama'' services generally run from Tokyo to Osaka, or Tokyo to Nagoya. Separate all-station ''Kodama'' services run on the San'yo Shinkansen, and ''Tsubame'' trains run only on the Kyushu Shinkansen between Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Kagoshima. While Tokaido ''Kodama'' trains operate a full 16-car consist, San'yo ''Kodama'' and Kyushu ''Tsubame'' services may operate with fewer cars, so be sure to check the signs on the platform for your proper boarding location. ====Other Shinkansen Routes==== Japan's other bullet train routes are operated by JR East and radiate north of Tokyo station. These include: * '''Tohoku Shinkansen''' to [[Sendai]], [[Morioka]] and [[Aomori]], continuing to [[Hakodate]] as the '''[[Hokkaido]] Shinkansen''' * '''Akita Shinkansen''' to [[Akita]], coupled with Tohoku Shinkansen trains as far as Morioka * '''Yamagata Shinkansen''' to [[Yamagata]] and [[Shinjo]], coupled with Tohoku Shinkansen trains as far as [[Fukushima]] * '''Joetsu Shinkansen''' to [[Yuzawa (Niigata)|Yuzawa]] and [[Niigata]] * '''Hokuriku Shinkansen''' to [[Nagano]], [[Toyama]] and [[Kanazawa]] The Japan Rail Pass is valid for all of these services, except for the GranClass cabin operated on certain routes. ====Other JR Train Types==== [[Image:Train ShibuyaExpress.JPG|thumb|Express train to [[Tokyo/Shibuya|Shibuya]]]] Other JR services, particularly suburban ones, use the following generic labels: * Regular (普通 ''futsū'', 各停 ''kakutei'' or 各駅 ''kakueki'') - local service, stops at every station * Rapid (快速 ''kaisoku'') - skips approximately 2 out of 3 stops, no surcharge * Express (急行 ''kyūkō'') - skips approximately 2 out of 3 stops, requires a surcharge * Liner (ライナー ''rainaa'') - skips approximately 2 out of 3 kyuko stops, requires a surcharge * Limited Express (特急 ''tokkyū'') - skips approximately 2 out of 3 kyuko stops, requires a surcharge and usually a reserved seat as well ===Green Cars=== [[Image:Green_Car%27s_Seat_of_Shinkansen_E6.jpg|thumb|Green Car seating on E6 ''Komachi'' Shinkansen services]] Express services may offer first-class Green Car seats. Given that the surcharge of almost 50% gets you little more than a bit of extra leg room, most passengers opt for regular seats. However, if you really need to ride a particular train for which the regular seats are full, the Green Car is an alternative. The JR pass is available in two types "Ordinary", which requires paying the surcharge to use the Green Car, and "Green", which includes Green Car seats at no additional charge. Depending on where you travel in Japan, Green Cars do have some little perks. On the premium ''Nozomi'' and ''Mizuho'' (not valid with the rail pass) you are greeted by a female attendant who will bow to you as you enter the train and check your tickets in place of the train conductor. Depending on the day and time that you travel, Green Cars can be less crowded and quieter than the regular cars, but, of course, during Golden Week and other high-peak travel periods, all bets are off. ===GranClass=== [[Image:E7Gran_Class.JPG|thumb|The exclusive ''GranClass'' cabin]] Most trains operating on the Tohoku, Hokkaido and Hokuriku Shinkansen offer a premium Green Class experience known as ''GranClass'' (グランクラス). The service can be equated to international business class on an airline and features 18 wide, power-reclining "shell seats" in a 2+1 configuration. GranClass on the fastest services offer a personal in-cabin attendant, an increased selection of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, and premium quality food items made with local ingredients. GranClass may also be offered on slower, stopping services during the morning and evening peak periods, but food and attendant services will not be available. A special ''GranClass'' fare structure is in place for these services. Holders of the Japan Rail Pass and JR East Rail Pass will need to pay the limited express fare *and* the GranClass fare to travel in GranClass. Even if you have a Green Car pass, it will still cover just the basic fare - however, trains with ''GranClass'' also offer regular Green Car seating which can be used for no extra charge with the Green Car pass. ===Smoking=== Smoking is not allowed on suburban trains. While it is currently permitted on long-distance services in designated cars and vestibules, JR companies are starting to ban smoking on many routes. Presently, smoking is not permitted on nearly all JR trains in [[Hokkaido]] and [[Kyushu]], along with all JR East Shinkansen services north of [[Tokyo]] and most JR limited express trains in the Tokyo area, including the Narita Express to/from [[Tokyo Narita Airport|Narita Airport]]. The new N700-series bullet trains, now in service on the Tokaido and San'yo Shinkansen, have segregated smoking compartments within the train; smoking is not permitted in the seating areas. Refurbished 500-series bullet trains in service on San'yo Shinkansen ''Kodama'' runs also have separate smoking rooms. Usually non-smoking trains are marked in timetables with the universal no-smoking sign, or with the Japanese kanji for no smoking (禁煙; ''kin'en''). Note that if you do not smoke, sitting in a smoking car for a long trip can be ''very'' unpleasant. ===Making a reservation=== [[Image:Hikariticket.jpg|thumb|A seat reservation ticket from 2008 for a ''Hikari'' bullet train service, printed in both English and Japanese.]] On Shinkansen and ''tokkyū'' trains, some of the carriages require passengers to have reserved their seats in advance (指定席 ''shiteiseki''). For example, on the 16-carriage ''Hikari'' service on the Tokaido Shinkansen, only five of the carriages permit non-reserved seating, all of which are non-smoking (禁煙車 ''kin'ensha''). On a busy train, making a reservation in advance can ensure a comfortable journey. Especially consider it if you're travelling in a group, as you're unlikely to find 2 seats together, let alone more, on a busy train. Making a reservation is surprisingly easy, and is strongly advised for popular journeys (such as travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto on a Friday evening, or taking a train from Nagoya to Takayama). Look out for the JR Office at the train station, which bears a little green logo of a figure relaxing in a chair - and ask to make a reservation when you buy your ticket. The reservation can be made anywhere from a month in advance to literally minutes before the train leaves. Note that the opening hours of these offices (dedicated to long distance travels) are more limited than the ones for local trains: they may be closed early in the morning or late in the evening. If you are a Japan Rail Pass holder, reservations are free: simply go to the JR Office, and present your Rail Pass when requesting a reservation for your journey. The ticket that you are given will not allow you to pass through the automated barriers though - you'll still need to present your Japan Rail Pass at the manned barrier to get to the train. Without a pass a small fee will be charged, so a non-reserved ticket may be preferable to a reserved ticket, particularly if you are boarding at Tokyo or another originating station where all the seats will be open anyway. Foreigners can make train advanced reservations for '''JR East trains''' on the internet, in English, at the [http://www.eki-net.com/pc/jreast-shinkansen-reservation/English/wb/common/Menu/Menu.aspx JR East Shinkansen Reservation website]. This website allows regular travelers and Rail Pass holders alike to reserve seats on JR East-operated Shinkansen and Limited Express lines. The following bullet trains '''cannot''' be reserved on the online JR East system: * '''All Tokaido, San'yo and Kyushu Shinkansen services''', which are operated by JR Central, JR West and JR Kyushu respectively * '''Hokuriku Shinkansen''' between Joetsu-Myoko, Toyama and Kanazawa, which is operated by JR West * '''Hokkaido Shinkansen''' between Aomori and Hakodate, which is operated by JR Hokkaido Seat reservations may be made anywhere from one month up to three days before the date of travel, and your ticket must be picked up at a JR East ticket counter any time up to 21:00 on the day prior to departure. Also, the basic fare is *not* included in the seat reservation cost, unless you have a valid rail pass. One advantage to this website is that advance seat reservations can be made on the '''Narita Express''' from Tokyo to Narita Airport. If you are in Tokyo, you can also take advantage of the [http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/customer_support/service_center_tokyo.html JR East Travel Service Center for foreigners] at Tokyo and Shinjuku stations. You can easily exchange rail pass vouchers, purchase tickets or make seat reservations with staff that speak English, Chinese and Korean. The service center is open every day 07:30-20:30, and an international ATM can be accessed 07:30-22:00. ===Luggage=== On all bullet trains and limited express services, there is an overhead rack where personal items and small luggage can be stored. There is also a limited amount of space at the rear of each car for a few large suitcases, though bringing large luggage is generally discouraged for personal space and comfort considerations, both for yourself and other passengers. As an alternative to bringing large luggage on the train, you may wish to look into a '''luggage delivery service''' which in Japan is a highly efficient and economical way to transport your luggage. For example, a 20 kg (44 lb.) suitcase measuring not more than 140 cm (55 in.) total in length, width and height costs around ¥1700 to transport between Tokyo and Kyoto on [http://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/en/personal/ta_q_bin/ Yamato's] Ta-Q-Bin (宅急便 ''takkyūbin'') service with next day delivery. Long distance deliveries (i.e. Tokyo-Fukuoka) can take two days, and one extra day must be added for deliveries to an airport. Most hotels and convenience stores will be able to make the necessary arrangements for you and accept payment. A small number of bullet trains are installing luggage racks in response to travel from overseas visitors: Most '''Hokuriku Shinkansen''' trains operating between Tokyo and Toyama/Kanazawa have luggage racks installed in even-numbered standard class cars and in the green car. ==Private railways== [[Image:Keikyu_1000_series_EMU_(II)_025.JPG|thumb|Limited Express trains on the private Keikyu Railway compete with JR on trips between [[Tokyo]] and [[Yokohama]]]] If the option is there, the private railways are often cheaper than JR for an equivalent journey. However this is not always the case as changing from one network to another generally increases the price. Most private railways are connected to department store chains of the same name (e.g. Tokyu in Tokyo) and do an excellent job of filling in the gaps in the suburbs of the major cities. Private railways may interpret the service classes above differently, with some providing express services at no additional charge. [[Kobe]], [[Kyoto]], [[Nagoya]], [[Osaka]], [[Sapporo]], [[Sendai]], [[Fukuoka]], [[Tokyo]] and [[Yokohama]] also have subway (underground) services. For seeing the sights within a particular city, many offer a one day pass, often between ¥500 and ¥1000 for an adult. Tokyo has several types of day passes, which cover some subway lines but not others. The full Tokyo subway pass (which does not include the JR Yamanote Line) is ¥1000. ==Women-only cars== [[Image:Women-Only Car Sticker.JPG|thumb|Women-only car sticker on the JR Chuo Line in Tokyo]] To provide a sense of safety and security for female passengers, many of the JR and private commuter rail lines in Japan reserve a car for women only during the morning and evening rush hour. These cars are identified by special placards and stickers on the train and platform, which also designate the times that women-only cars are in effect. Also, some limited express trains operated by JR West to and from the [[Kansai]] region have reserved seats specifically for women and their children. You will find men sitting in "women-only" seats, but they will make way if requested to do so. Normally, the first and last carriages are designated "women-only" during the morning rush time. ==Overnight by train== {{see also| sleeper train}} Overnight trains in Japan, containing the prefix ''shindai'' (寝台) but more commonly known as ''Blue Trains'' because of the blue color of the sleeping cars, were once an icon of the entire country. Numerous services would run regularly, bringing the Japanese to different parts of the country in a timely, efficient manner. These days, however, with ageing train equipment and other modes of transportation becoming easier and sometimes cheaper (e.g. Shinkansen trains and overnight buses), overnight trains have slowly been discontinued. [[Image:JR-West_285-series.jpg|thumb|The ''Sunrise Seto/Sunrise Izumo'' train]] [[Image:JRW series285 'Nobinobi Seat' (Lower berth).JPG|thumb|Carpet spaces on the ''Sunrise'' trains, also known as "Nobinobi"]] Only one set of overnight trains remain in daily service today: The '''Sunrise Izumo''' and the '''Sunrise Seto'''. These services run coupled together between [[Tokyo]] and [[Okayama]]. In Okayama the cars divide, with the ''Sunrise Izumo'' continuing to [[Kurashiki]] and [[Izumo]], and the ''Sunrise Seto'' heading south to [[Takamatsu]] on the island of Shikoku. The same is true in reverse, with the trains combining in Okayama before continuing east to Tokyo. When using these services, separate fares will have to be paid. The '''basic fare''' and '''limited express surcharge''' are both based on distance, and the '''accommodation charge''' is fixed over the entire journey. Lodging ranges from carpet spaces - where you literally sleep on the floor - to bunk bed-type compartments, to private rooms with a shower and toilet. The Japan Rail Pass will cover only the basic fare. If you sleep in a bunk bed or a private room, then the limited express and accommodation charges will have to be paid. On the other hand, if you sleep in the carpet space, this is considered a "reserved seat" and there is no additional charge to use it. Some additional overnight services are added during periods of high demand, such as Golden Week, New Year's and the summer months. Among these is the very popular '''Moonlight Nagara''' service between Tokyo and Ogaki (located between [[Nagoya]] and Kyoto). The Moonlight Nagara, and certain other extra services, are classified as Rapid trains with regular seating. As such, these trains can be used with the '''[[Seishun 18 Ticket]]''' - and tend to get crowded when they run. There are a few drawbacks to overnight train travel. In most cases you cannot book the train until you arrive in Japan, by which point the train might be sold out (unless a helpful Japan resident purchases the tickets for you in advance of your arrival). Some overnight trains are also subject to cancellation on the day of departure if inclement weather is expected along the route. The alternative to travelling overnight by train is to travel by bus - but if you have a Japan Rail Pass, there is another way that you can go about travelling by night - and it can be relatively easy. The key is to split up your journey, stopping at an intermediate station en route to your destination and resting at a nearby (and preferably cheap) hotel. In the morning, take another train toward your destination to complete the trip. The Rail Pass will cover your train journey: your only responsibility is paying for the hotel room. If you can find accommodations in a smaller city, the chances are good that you will pay less for it compared to lodging in bigger cities such as Tokyo... not to mention you will have your own bed, bathroom and toilet. '''[http://www.toyoko-inn.com/eng/index.html Toyoko Inn]''' business hotels are sprouting up all over Japan - most of them near train stations - and are just one example. If you have some extra money, consider forwarding some of your luggage to your destination using a luggage delivery service. ===Deluxe Excursion Train=== {{see also|tourist trains}} [[Image:Seven_Stars_in_Kyushu_at_Aso_Station_20131103.jpg|thumb|The ''Seven Stars in Kyushu'' excursion train]] In recent years, the various Japan Railway companies have announced brand new sleeper trains with deluxe accommodations. The first such train, [http://www.cruisetrain-sevenstars.jp/en/index.html ''Seven Stars in Kyushu''], was unveiled in 2013 by JR Kyushu, who coined the phrase ''cruise train'' due to its long and various itineraries. The ''Seven Stars in Kyushu'' appropriately operates in Kyushu and contains 14 deluxe suites, a lounge car and a dining car. Fares start from ¥210,000 for a one night journey and ¥480,000 for a three night journey that includes one night at a ryokan (per person, double occupancy). Despite the high cost, the excursion train has proven to be so popular that JR Kyushu holds a ticket lottery to determine who can order tickets. For example, there were over 6,800 applications for the 210 suites available for train runs between October 2015 and February 2016. Travel agencies have begun selling these itineraries at a mark-up for those who miss out on the lottery. Due to the success of ''Seven Stars in Kyushu'', other JR companies are following suit with their own excursion trains. In 2017, JR East will introduce the ''Train Suite Shiki-shima'' and JR West will introduce the ''Twilight Express Mizukaze''. <!--Where are they planned to go?--> ==See also== *[[Seishun 18 Ticket]] *[[High speed rail]] {{usabletopic}} {{PartOfTopic|Rail travel|Japan}} {{no Wikipedia link}} h8y7nncs5urnib3hjd5rnmf8rpcr9l0 0 143587 2807727 2015-06-12T14:20:11Z Hobbitschuster 1201546 Redirected page to [[Rhine-Main]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Rhine-Main]] rrbtzpo8hm5m7l7670z62of7dkupy7s 0 135276 2604119 2014-06-14T05:13:43Z Deltaquadboi 258930 Redirected page to [[Rhode Island]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Rhode Island]] o28jtdornnogwc5fco6nhyhv3qfhjdf 0 29690 2824175 2582475 2015-07-12T16:33:24Z Ypsilon 1806 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Riga region Jurmala street.jpg}} [[File:SaulkrastiPabaziStrand.png|300px|thumbnail|Pine lined sand beach in Saulkrasti]] The '''[http://www.rpr.gov.lv/pub/index.php?lang=eng Riga region]''' on the Baltic Sea sits at the heart of [[Latvia]], and is its political, population, and cultural center. ==Regions== ==Cities== * [[Jūrmala]] * [[Riga]] * [[Sigulda]] * [[Tukums]] ==Other destinations== ==Understand== ==Talk== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ===Itineraries=== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Latvia}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo|57.04671|24.37866}} [[Wikipedia:Riga Planning Region]] f2ujqnind9v1zorvzs2kkz53spy7niy 0 29778 1207407 2008-12-10T13:24:06Z Jpatokal 692 #REDIRECT [[Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park]] rlxn2skupyk3gt4j9a8rok2k4ilj50x 0 30756 2858291 2851592 2015-09-14T21:20:56Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* See */ +Quality image of Duomo's cloister. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} [http://www.comune.salerno.it/ '''Salerno'''] is a city in [[Campania]], [[Italy]]. [[Image:SalernoCanalone.jpg|thumb|350px|Salerno]] ==Understand== Salerno is the principal town of the province with the same name, and today numbers around 145,000 inhabitants. For a brief period (February to August 1944) Salerno was the capital city of Italy, during the liberation after the allied landings before the fall of Monte Cassino to the allies and the subsequent liberation of [[Rome]]. Today it is a lively port town, that is rapidly re-acquiring a relaxing and open Mediterranean atmosphere. The port area itself is not particularly attractive, but once you get onto the promenade things get better. Worth a visit also is the Historical Old Town, which has in recent years recovered from being a virtual no-go area to being one of the best preserved historical town centers, full of tiny little passageways and hidden corners. Salerno was the birthplace of the "Schola Medica Salernitana" in the ninth century, which was the most important source of medical information in Europe at the time, and provided an important impulse to medical learning in Europe. Salerno is an ideal stopping off point on the way to [[Paestum]], [[Pompeii]] or [[Positano]], or the [[Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park]], which is a lesser known [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage]] site. Placed as it is at one end of the [[Amalfi Coast]]line, it is an important passing point for the local tourism scene. Also worth a visit if you happen to be in the area are [[Vietri sul Mare]], for the traditional ceramics, [[Cava de' Tirreni]] for the important Abbey at La Badia and one of the few remaining Portici in [[Campania]]. ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest International Airport is Capodichino (code NAP) [http://www.gesac.it/en/]. Once you have arrived, you'll have to take one of the methods listed below to cover the final leg of the journey. From the airport you can take a bus for €3 (called Alibus) to Stazione Centrale in Naples (get off here for connections to Salerno via train). It also stops on Piazza Municipio near the ferry port, from which you can take a 5-minute walk to catch the Bus (SITA). The route is not obvious, so see the section below. You can buy your ticket on the Alibus, and you can get to it by walking right out of the airport terminal to the bus stop which is less than 20 metres from the airport terminal exit. From Naples Airport there is a SITA bus running directly to Salerno (Euros 7). This bus runs only 4 times a day, and not on Sunday. You have to walk some 300 meters to reach the bus- ===By train=== Salerno is a stop for high speed trains operated by both Trenitalia and Italo, giving a convenient connection to most major Italian cities. From Naples, you can also reach Salerno on Regional trains from Napoli Centrale which take about 50 minutes, or on some Metropolitan trains making several stops in Naples including Piazza Garibaldi (80 minutes from Salerno). For both of these, you can use a Unico Campania U-5 ticket, which you can buy for €4.10 from various stores and kiosks around the station. The 3T 3-day tourist transit pass also includes these trains. ===BY rental car=== Theoretically, you can rent a car to cover the last stretch of the journey, but in all honesty it's probably better to reserve this option for second (or third) visits to the area if you are used to driving in Northern Europe or the US. The reason for this is that driving habits in this area of Italy have developed in a sort of local micro climate - most cars drift around on the motorway hovering between two or three lanes, most drivers talk and gesticulate instead of driving, and if you don't keep up with the traffic flow, you are likely to find someone tailgating you within 30 seconds or so. If you need any more convincing, take a look at the cars when you arrive in the area. There is a prize if you can spot one without dents. Dents and rental cars don't mix well. ===By bus=== ====From Naples==== Be aware that you have to cross the road here, and that traffic in Naples follows unwritten rules that are not accessible to foreigners (or even some Italians). Red traffic lights don't always stop the traffic (the locals know the 'important' traffic lights, and will stop at these). Mopeds regularly leave the road and drive on any other surface they can find. Follow the locals, and you should be OK. You should ask the way to the "SITA" (the name of the bus company that provides the service). If you stand where the bus stops, and face the sea (with the tall castle to your right), you will need to cross the main road and head towards the left. After about 400 meters or so, you will see a small congregation of buses to your right. Check the destination written on the bus, or you can ask for "Salerno". The service is quite rapid for the first part of the journey, but then will leave the motorway and take a more tortuous route. The journey should take an hour so so. The ticket should cost between €3 and €4 per person. For further journeys there is a regional ticket that allows you to travel with the bus (timed limit) or train (one journey): see [[Campania#Get around|Campania Unico]]. ====From the Amalfi coast==== You can catch a bus from the amalfi coast to Salerno, which runs along the winding roads of the coastline. The drivers are very experienced and swing effortlessly round the curves (they don't have special powers to see round corners, if you look closely, there are mirrors at strategic points). In the height of summer expect long delays, as tourist cars and buses tend to get overwhelmed by the road, and vice versa. Much better to go by boat. (See below). ===By boat=== ====To and From the Amalfi Coast==== * The Coop Sant'Andrea company [http://www.coopsantandrea.com] operate the ferry service for the Amalfi Coast, with services debuting every year from Easter weekend. Connections are to and between and return '''Salerno''', '''Positano''' and '''Amalfi'''. In summer, the routes extend to '''Maiori''' and '''Minori'''. This is a much better way of enjoying the journey, and you will arrive with a smile on your face as it is very relaxing. Amalfi forms a hub of the sea routes along the Amalfi Coast and you can find more complete information about all the routes available at http://coopsantandrea.com * For private boat transfer, '''Charter La Dolce Vita''' are the industry leaders on the Amalfi Coast and offer transfers to your Amalfi Coast destination along with private luxury daily, weekly or overnight motor-yacht charter tours, visit: http://www.amalficoastyacht.com or phone: +39 3294603771 ==Get around== ==See== [[File:Salerno 2013-05-17 11-11-51.jpg|thumb|Cloister of the Duomo]] The '''Duomo of Salerno''' is amazing to see. Built in the 12th century, it is a peaceful place. At night, you can take a walk along the '''Lungomare''', a boulevard with palmtrees and a nice view at the sea and the surrounding hills. The '''Villa Communale''' is an oasis of green at the centre of the city. Big plants, giant flowers, lots of spaces to sit. If you're quiet enough, you will hear the music boxes sing their beautiful song. ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== There are several good restaurants in Salerno and nearby, offering a wide range of food. In the center of the town, if you're looking for pizza you can go to: *'''Il Vicolo della Neve''' one of the oldest restaurant in Salerno, located in the historic center. Pizza is served here, but they are also famous for their "pasta e fagioli" (pasta with beans). *'''Donna Margherita''' a very good pizzeria, serving also fish dishes. Not very expensive, with high quality. *'''Il Brigante''' serves mainly vegetable-based dishes. If you want to try local food, try the polpo! The food is basic but good and prices are low. ==Drink== ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Borgo Riccio | url=http://www.borgoriccio.com | email= | address=Strada Provinciale 86, n°56 Torchiara | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 0974 831554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€80 | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | content=A great bed and breakfast with private rooms in the tranquility of the Cilento and Vallo del Diano National Park. Clean, cozy and friendly. Cooking facilities, English speaking staff, library. }} *{{sleep | name=Ostello Ave Gratia Plena | url=http://www.ostellodisalerno.it/ | email= | address=Via Dei Canali | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 089234776 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=+15 | checkin=14.00 | checkout=10.00 | content=A nice and good hostel in the heart of the Historic centre of Salerno. Friendly people, clean rooms and good service. Breakfast included, internet available. The Hostel also offers trips to Amalfi and other, adventurous hiking and biking trips. }} ==Go next== * [[Amalfi Coast]] - Venture out of Salerno towards Vietri sul Mare and head on one the most dramatic and breathtaking ''drives'' in the world, the [[Amalfi Coast]] Drive, passing trough: :* [[Cetara]], an enchanting fisherman's village, famous for anchovies and tuna fish, :* [[Maiori]], the only real beach along the Amalfi Coast, [[Minori]], the old pasta factory of the Amalfi Coast :* [[Atrani]], tiny little village, once here the Doge's of the Amalfi Sea Republic were crowned here :* [[Amalfi]], the crown jewel and center of the Amalfi Coast :* [[Conca dei Marini]] :* [[Furore]], with a unique fiord, :* [[Praiano]] :and finally, :* [[Positano]] {{geo|40.679028|14.756639}} {{isPartOf|Salerno (province)}} {{outlineregion}} [[WikiPedia:Salerno]] [[Commons:Category:Salerno]] hyp029bst67uk8npw2o2luycso1u9wr 0 30809 1244494 1244493 2010-08-02T23:43:13Z (WT-en) Bill Ellett 2575 updated redirect target (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Salt Lake City#Temple Square]] ihte8k7vemdcqexpc6bfba7uzt0e63x 0 31146 2953810 2953764 2016-03-08T17:55:02Z Ibaman 195012 /* Sleep */ rm double listing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} [[File:Parque San Gil Santander Colombia 01.JPG|thumb|350px|Parque San Gil]] '''San Gil''' is a city with a population of 50,000 in the [[Santander (Colombia)|Santander]] region in [[Colombia]]. It is known as ''Colombia's adventure sport capital''. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|6.55646|-73.13195|zoom=15}} * {{listing | name=Bus terminal | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=6.55462 | long=-73.14914 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The bus terminal to '''major Colombian cities''' is located two kilometers west of the city center. A taxi between there and the town center costs 3,000 COP or take one of the frequent ''busetas''. San Gil is on the road between [[Bucaramanga]] and [[Bogotá]], hence there are frequent buses to towns along this axis. For other destinations, you'll most likely have to change buses in Bucaramanga. }} : * From [[Bogotá]] : 40,000 COP / 6-7 hours (march 2016) : * From [[Cartagena (Colombia)|Cartagena]] : 70,000 COP / 14 hours : * From [[Cúcuta]] : 40,000 COP / 9-10 hours : * From [[Medellín]] : 60,000 COP / 11 hours : * From [[Santa Marta]] : 70-80,000 COP / 12 hours (Copetran, Brasilia) (feb 2016) : * From [[Tunja]] : 20,000 COP / 4 hours / 200 km * Buses to '''Bucaramanga''' leave from the corner of carrera 11 with calle 8 on the river front (20,000 COP / 2.5 hours / 90 km). Consider stopping at the Chicamocha Canyon National Park on the way. * * {{listing | name=Surrounding towns | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=6.55561 | long=-73.13610 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Local buses to surrounding towns' like [[Barichara]] (3,900 COP / 45 min), Charalá or Curiti leave from the corner of carrera 11 with calle 15 (Near the bridge). }} ==See== * {{do | name=Parque El Gallineral | url= | email= | address=Malec&oacute;n at calle 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Everyday : 8 am to 6 pm / Pool : 9 am to 5 pm | price=Entrance : 6,000 COP | content=Pleasant park for a stroll. Also has a swimming pool or you can dip in the Rio Fonce. }} * {{do | name=Cascadas de Juan Curi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=6.37229 | long=-73.16518 | directions= | phone= +57 3114893272 - 3168233920 - 3114716121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Beautiful 180-meter-high waterfalls outside of town. To get there, get a bus to Charalá from the local terminal and ask to be dropped off at Las Cascadas (5,000 COP / 40 min). There are two entrance on the right handside of the road, the second one (blue and yellow sign) offers a more scenic walk along the river and you'll get to see more waterfalls (Entrance : 7,000 COP). It's a nice 20 minutes walk to the bottom of the Juan Curi waterfall where you can swim. Your shoes will get wet crossing the water several times and there are ladders and ropes to help you climb. 100 meters before the waterfall, a small track on your right will lead you up to the middle of the waterfall. Rappelling is possible from there. During rainy weather, consider going early and/or enquire by phone on the flood risk as there may be too much water to walk up the trails to the pools. }} ==Do== [[File:Parque Gallineral.jpg|thumb|Parque el Gallineral]] Tour companies generally offer similar activities and are clustered around the entrance of park El Gallineral. If you plan to go rafting or kayaking on rapids of class 3 and over, check that the guides are certified by the International Rafting Federation (IRF). * {{do | name=Colombia Rafting Expeditions | url=http://www.colombiarafting.com | email=info@colombiarafting.com | address=Carrera 10 No.7-83 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +57 7 724 5800 - 311 283 8647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Organizes all adventure activities as well as being the experts at big rapids and kayaking. }} * {{do | name=Planeta Azul | url=http://www.planetaazulcolombia.com | email=info@planetaazulcolombia.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=At the parque El Gallineral | phone= +57 7-724-0000 - 310-771-7586 | tollfree= | fax=7-724-7679 | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Mountain biking=== *{{do | name=Colombian Bike Junkies. Mountain Biking Tours | url=http://www.colombianbikejunkies.com | email=info@colombianbkejunkies.com | address=Calle 12 No 8-35 first floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +57 316 327 6101 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The mountains and canyons around San Gil make this a great area for mountain biking. You can find bikes for hire in town, but for a guided tour ask at Gringo Mikes. They run full-day tours under the name Colombian Bike Junkies including new full suspension Kona bikes and protective equipment, 4WD transfers, breakfast, lunch and drinks and snacks along the way. You get to see some great scenery, and best of all it's about 95% downhill so you can let gravity do most of the work. You don't need to be a downhill guru, but should be comfortable with riding on dirt roads. 160,000-180,000 COP (depending on group size). }} ===Learn Spanish=== *{{do | name=Connect 4 Language School | url=http://idiomassangil.com | email=info@idiomassangil.com | address=Carrera 8 No. 12 - 19 Local 201 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= 7242544, 7242660 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great little school run by a great teacher called Andres. Offers Spanish classes for travellers. Private tuition for all levels including short conversational Spanish lessons plans so you can learn the basic in just a few hours. They can also organise free language exchange activities with locals. Possible home stays available. }} ===Rafting=== San Gil is the pioneering place for rafting in Colombia : * '''Rio Fonce''', This is the river going through San Gil, it offers an 11 km trip lasting 1h15 min on class 2-3 rapids depending on the season. It suits all kind of public. 25,000 COP. * '''Rio Chicamocha''', An 1h30 rafting trip with rapids from level 2 to 4. More adrenaline and amazing scenery going through the canyon. Possible to organize expeditions up to 3 days long. * '''Rio Suarez''', Considered the best, this is a 3 hours and 20 km trip of non-stop class 4-5 rapids. Experienced rafters. ===Caving=== ===Swimming=== There are lots of places around San Gil to go for a swim : * '''Pozo Azul''' : Close to San Gil and accessible by taxi, it is popular with locals. 300 meters down river is la Milagrosa where you can jump from rocks. * '''Pescaderito''' : Close to the town of Curiti, it has swimming holes and water slides. Camping possible. Other activities are caving, parapente, paintballing, kayaking, hydrospeed and rapelling. ===Trekking=== There are numerous trekking opportunities in the countryside surrounding San Gil. The following itinerary goes through 3 colonial towns before going down in the Chicamocha canyon and up on the other side. Doing the whole trek in 2 days is possible if you leave San Gil really early on the first morning but it will probably be more enjoyable do it in 3 days and take your time checking out the towns in details. You can also do only parts as there are buses going back to San Gil in every town except Jordan. You don't need to carry food and camping equipment as there are restaurants and hotels in every town. Carry a lot of water and be careful of the midday heat. * '''Cabrera - Barichara''' - Get a local bus from San Gil to Cabrera (4,000 COP), it will drop you on the main plaza of the town. Here check out the church. At the upper left corner of the plaza, take the steepest street up (Calle 7) and turn left at the top. Follow the path along the stations of the cross (14 of them). From the top keep on going straight, the path is fairly flat and you'll soon see Barichara in the distance. When you get close to town, you'll encounter the local swimming pool on your right handside (1,500 COP) right before a football/soccer field. Across the street you can see upright stones placed in regular intervals under the trees. These are either meant to secure cattle for 'servicing' or possibly used as an abatoir (slaughter) a long time ago; there are different stories when asking locals. Look out for iguanas taking the sun up on the tree branches. Quite likely you will see several flocks of vultures as well hanging around near the stone bridge. A bit further there is a stone bridge that you have to cross. After a final small climb you're in the town of Barichara. Walking time: 2,5h * '''Barichara - Guane''' - From the main square take any Calle going up the hill until you reach Carrera 10. Turn left towards the ridge. A stone marks the start of the trail, it is an old paved path that was restored 180 years ago by a German Geo Van Leguerke. The path crosses the paved road twice, just cross it. Refreshments are (sometimes) sold at the farm at midway. walking time: 2h * '''Guane - Villanueva''' - To exit Guane, take Calle 6 from the main plaza towards the hill and soon you'll be back on the camino real. At some point there are farms on both sides of the path and right after you get to a crossing with a bigger road, taking that road to the right would bring you back to Barichara, you need to go straight (on the good road) and keep going uphill (the track is not exactly but a bit to the right). Keep on going up through the fields and tobacco farms. Soon after passing a finca named La Ceiba on the left hand-side, you get to a fork with a cross in the middle and a basketball court on the left, take a right there. Less than 5 minutes after, you encounter a needle head turn, take a left towards the house with a white flag. This is a mirador with great views of the canyon and all the ascent you've accomplished. Keep on going up. At some stage there will be two farms on the right and what looks like a road going uphill, do not turn and keep going straight, the road goes down a bit towards bare land for 5 minutes and after that is the final part of the climb. Once you reach the hilltop, you can see the next valley with Villanueva on the left but hidden by a hill. On your right is the road used by cars to reach town but it does a lot of turn. The shorter option is to take a left and look for the path going directly to town. You have to follow the barbwire, it will start dropping towards the valley and what looks more like a ditch will turn in a footpath. After a while you'll exit a field through a door and reach jeep track, take left towards the red and white antenna. From there it's straight to town. You can stay at Hotel Victoria on the main plaza just next to the police station for 10,000 COP per person. walking time: 3h [[Image:Chicamocha_near_villanueva.JPG|thumb|Going down the Chicamocha canyon towards Jordan]] * '''Villanueva - Jordan''' - The way from Villanueva down to Jordan takes approximately 5 hours. It is best to leave after noon so that you go down the canyon (900m) in the late afternoon. Leave Villanueva in north-east direction and ask some locals to point you to the road towards the canyon and Jordan. You start off on some dirt roads then end up on a path that leads down the canyon. You will encounter many crossings. Best thing is to ask locals when they pass by. After you went down 900m to the canyon you will hit a dirt road. Turn right and it's a 20min walk to Jordan. In Jordan cross the bridge and ask at the house on the other side (there is only one) for accommodation and food (in Feb. 2011 that seemed to be the only option, 15.000 COP for a small dinner and sleeping). They also do a decent set lunch if you walk to Jordan in the morning. walking time: 4-5h * '''Jordan - Los Santos''' - The last part consists of a 900m difference climb to get out of the canyon. Cross the bridge over the Chicamocha river. The stone path starts just after, you can't miss it. The path goes up continuously but is never too steep and getting to Los Santos should take around 2 hours. Avoid doing this in the midday heat. There´s a house selling refreshments halfway up. Los Santos is a decent size town compared to Jordan. Buses leave from the main square. To get back to San Gil, you first need to take a Piedecuesta bound bus that will drop you at on the San Gil - Bucaramanga road at a place called Los Curros (5,000 COP). Flota Cachira goes there but Transporte Mesa de Los Santos takes a different route to Piedecuesta, check with your driver to be sure. From there flag down a bus to San Gil (12,000 COP). Other option is to go to the nacional park Chicamocha and cross the canyon with the Teleferico. From there you can flag down a bus going back to San Gil. walking time: 1.5-2h ===Bungee Jumping=== There are two places to bungee jump, located over a river a few kilometers from town, 500m appart. You can get there by bus for 1,000 COP, taxi for about 5,000, or moto for about 3,000. * '''San Gil Bungee Jumping''', ☎ 315 8169215. 55m platform jump. If you time it right you can jump while there are whitewater rafters watching you from below! Cost is 35,000 for the jump, and 15,000 for pictures and a video (March 2016) * the other one is 70-75m high, from a crane, and it costs 70,000 COP (March 2016) ==Buy== Artesanías ==Eat== Some of Santander's Famous Regional Foods: *Hormigas Culonas (literally "big ass ants" roasted with salt, tastes kind of like popcorn) *Arepa Santandereana ( a thick corn arepa mixed with salt and pork) *Carne Oreada (traditional thin steak) *Carne Seca ( a dry pulled steak) *Cabro (goat) *Mute *Changua (milk soup with egg) *Fritanga (fried food snacks) *Chorizos del Valle de San José (specialty spicy sausage) *Arroz de Peñaflor (specialty rice) Restaurants *{{eat | name=Gringo Mike's | url=http://www.colombianbikejunkies.com/gringo-mikes.html | email= | address=Calle 12, 8 - 35, ground floor of the Casa Lopez | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Everyday 8am to 12pm and 5pm to 10pm | price= | content=A new sandwich place opened by an awesome guy from Seattle. Serves up delicious sandwiches, burritos, salads, and burgers. Also offers big breakfast burritos in the mornings. Try the roast beef sandwich with cinnamon pear and cream cheese! }} *{{eat | name=El Mana | url= | email= | address=Calle 10 at Carrera 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=lunch and dinner | price= | content=El Maná has amazing set lunches and dinners which include soup,fruit, meat, rice, beans, juice and dessert for around 9,800 pesos. }} *{{eat | name=Las Esteras | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their goat dishes! }} *{{eat | name=Restaurante Vegetariano Saludable Delicia | url= | email= | address=Calle 11 no 08-40 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mo-Th 8-19, Fr 8-17, Su 8-15 | price= | content=Delicious vegetarian restaurant with good prices: menu of the day à 8,500 COP. There is also a shop for meat substitutes. }} ==Drink== *{{drink | name=Any Store Near Parque Principal | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Grab a cold beer at any of the stores around the central square park and sip it on a bench or stairs for great people watching and the feeling of being a local. }} *{{drink | name=Bar Con Versano | url= | email= | address=Calle 12 near Carrera 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the only cool bars in town with art deco themes and contemporary art prints in a colorful setting. Try any of their awesome cocktails or beer selection. }} ==Sleep== Prices in most San Gil hotels double on long weekends and places are heavily booked. Book in advance for Easter, Christmas and all long weekends. * {{sleep | name=Hotel Alcantuz | url=http://www.hotelalcantuz.com/ | email=reservas@hotelalcantuz.com | address=Carrera 11 No 10-15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax=(097) 7243159 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Friendly local hotel with nice, clean rooms starting at 25,000 COP per night. Cable TV, Wi-Fi, large windows. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Capri | url= | email=hotelcaprisangil@yahoo.com | address=Calle 10 No 9-31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= 724-3767 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Very nice spotless hotel with a range of rooms and prices. Rooms with balconies are recommended. Cable TV, hot water, Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel San Carlos | alt= | url= | email= | address=Carrera 11 No 11-25 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +57 7-724-2542 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Cheap but clean. A single room costs 17,000 COP with private bathroom and 12,000COP with shared bathroom. Good Wifi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel El Viajero | url= | email= | address=Carrera 11 No 11-07 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +57 7-724-1956 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A room with private bathroom costs 25,000 COP. }} * {{sleep | name=Macondo Hostel | alt=Macondo Guesthouse | url=http://www.macondohostel.com | email= | address=Carrera 8 #10-35 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= 724 8001,+57 311 8282 905 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorm : 15,000 COP/ Privates 40.000/50.000 with bath. | checkin= | checkout= | content=Now at a new location. Backpackers hostel run by an Australian. Includes kitchen use, big kitchen, hot water, BBQ, book exchange and hammocks. Laundry service, drinks & internet available. Tours can be booked through the hostel. Free high speed wi-fi. The owner/manager is particularly friendly and organizes inexpensive tours. }} * {{sleep | name=Hostal Casa Monkora | url=http://afterdan.kr/monkora/index.htm | email=hostalcasamonkora@hotmail.com | address=Calle 9 No. 8-65 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +57 7-723-7917 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorm bed : 14,000 COP / Private single : 22,000 COP / Private double : 28,000 CIO / Camping : 6,000 COP (own tent) and 10,000 COP (renting). | checkin= | checkout= | content=The hostel offers both dormitory and private room accommodation. It features all the usual amenities : hammocks, kitchen, laundry, TV & DVD, free coffee, internet & wi-fi, classes, local information, outdoor activities, etc. }} *{{sleep | name=Sam's VIP Hostel | url=http://www.samshostel.com | email=samshostel@gmail.com | address=cr 10 N- 12-33 | lat= | long= | directions=second floor in the BBVA Bank Building on the Main Square | phone= 7242746 - 3102497400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=COP 15000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Run by a local backpacker, this place has a relaxed atmosphere, a bar with good views, swimming pool, sauna, modern guest kitchen, clean bathrooms, free internet & Wi-FI and LCD TVs. Clean sheets. }} *{{sleep | name=El Dorado International Hostel | alt=San gil | url=http://www.eldoradohostel.com | email= | address=Calle 12 # 8-55 | lat= | long= | directions=20 meters from main square | phone= +57-7-7237588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=15.000 | checkin=12AM | checkout=11AM | content=A great hostel right in the main square. great facilities such as hot water, semi double beds, guests kitchen, free breakfast, English speaking staff, extreme sports advice and booking services, but most importantly a relaxed and fun atmosphere }} *{{sleep | name=Hostel Santander Aleman | url=http://www.hostelsantanderaleman.com | email=hostelsantanderaleman@gmail.com | address=Calle 12 No 7 63 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= 7242535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=15.000 | checkin=noon | checkout=noon | content=A colonial house with a family atmosphere near main park La Libertad and El Gallineral park. Private rooms and bedroom, lockers, breakfast, hot showers outdoors and covered 24 hours, a common area with a cozy atmosphere, hammocks, mesade Ping Pong and other games, easy for cooking and refrigeration, laundry and TV LCD. }} *{{sleep | name=Hostal Le Papillon San Gil | url= | email= | address=Calle 7 #8-28 | lat= | long= | directions=San Gil | phone= 723 63 50 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=15000 | checkin=12.00 | checkout=14.00 | content=15000 COP in dormitorie 30000 double room with shared bathroom,includes kitchen use and hammocks in a nice garden, purified water free. Tours can be booked through the hostel. Free high speed wi-fi. }} *{{sleep | name=La Mansion de San Gil Hostel | url= | email= | address=Calle 12 # 8-71 | lat= | long= | directions=by the main square green balconies on the corner | phone= +57 3102497400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=40000 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=La Mansion is a beautiful colonial house rigth on the corner by the main square, we have 12 ensuite room with price from 40000 COP per couple per night to 80000 per couple per night the hostel is really well located don't have to walk far from the square carrying your backpacks around town. restaurant service ad PUB , tourist information with all adventures sports. }} * {{sleep | name=Open House Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Carrera 8, 11-78 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=25,000 COP pp (both private and dorm) | lastedit=2016-03-08 | content=Relaxed and clean hostel, good kitchen and wifi, friendly and very helpful staff }} ==Go next== * The little colonial village of [[Barichara]] makes a good day trip. There are buses going every hour and leave from the corner of Carrera 11 and Calle 15. From Barichara it is a lovely 2 hour walk along an historic Spanish road to Guane. Buses return to Barichara several times a day. It is recommended to walk Barichara to Guane and not the other direction, since that would be entirely uphill. * {{do | name=Chicamocha National Park | alt=Panachi | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Park entrance : 10,000 COP / Teleférico : 10,000 COP one way, 20,000 return | content=Opened in December 2006, the park offers great views of the canyon and a 6.3 km length cable car system among the longest of the world that crosses the canyon. }} {{geo|6.559167|-73.135000}} {{IsPartOf|Santander (Colombia)}} {{usablecity}} [[WikiPedia:San_Gil]] d1sybqhc7imbgd0ju4xlv6cbpyxht3b 0 31183 2967079 2962083 2016-04-03T07:22:33Z Sjakkalle 156416 /* By plane */ typo (yo->to) wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|San Jose, Costa Rica banner Curridabat cathedral.jpg|pgname=San José}} [[Image:San Jose Costa Rica Center.JPG|thumb|right|300px|The center of San José]] '''San José''' is the capital of [[Costa Rica]]. ==Understand== San José, the capital, is on a plateau in the Central Valley at 1200&nbsp;m (3,700 ft) elevation. It is ringed by lush green mountains and valleys. The population of this city is probably half of the whole country. It is served by the primary airport (which technically is in nearby [[Alajuela]]) the University of Costa Rica, the US and other embassies, and many museums, cultural venues, hotels, markets, etc. It is the hub of the country. ===Climate=== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =26.0 | febhigh =26.8 | marhigh =27.9 | aprhigh =28.4 | mayhigh =27.6 | junhigh =27.0 | julhigh =26.9 | aughigh =27.0 | sephigh =26.9 | octhigh =26.5 | novhigh =26.2 | dechigh =25.9 | janlow =17.8 | feblow =18.0 | marlow =18.1 | aprlow =18.8 | maylow =19.0 | junlow =18.9 | jullow =19.0 | auglow =18.8 | seplow =18.2 | octlow =18.2 | novlow =18.6 | declow =18.3 | janprecip =6.3 | febprecip =10.2 | marprecip =13.8 | aprprecip =79.9 | mayprecip =267.6 | junprecip =280.1 | julprecip =181.5 | augprecip =276.9 | sepprecip =355.1 | octprecip =330.6 | novprecip =135.5 | decprecip =33.5 | desciption =Source:[[:w:San_José,_Costa_Rica#Climate]] }} Weather in San José varies throughout the year and is affected by Caribbean weather conditions. Because of its elevation San José is usually 70 to 80°F (21 to 27°C) though it can get chilly at night. The rainy season is from mid April through December. ==Get in== ===By plane=== The airport ({{IATA|SJO}}) is 17km or about 20 minutes by car from the center of San José. The city closest to the airport is actually [[Alajuela]]. There is a local bus stop outside the airport (on the other side of the multi-story car park which you see when you come out of arrivals). It costs less than 1 US$ and takes you right downtown. The cheapest option is taking the bus into downtown and get a taxi there for your final destination. The taxis charge around 25 US Dollars to take you to the city, be sure to take one of the licensed reddish-orange taxis that say "Taxi Aeropuerto." There are many unlicensed taxi drivers who will charge you almost twice as much as Taxi Aeropuerto. The taxis gladly take Dollars, but the local bus only takes Colones and they would not be pleased to get a 10 000 Colones bill. There is an ATM by the entrance to the departures that will give you both Colones and Dollars. Do not exchange money when arriving at the San Jose airport. The exchange rate used there is not the official rate and you will get a lot fewer colones. However, the departure hall upstairs has a BCR bank with normal exchange rates. It is right next to the departure tax payment area, buy when you arrive to avoid the queue on departure. ===By bus=== Buses from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama both, arrive to and leave from San José. The [http://www.ticabus.com/ Tica Bus] terminal is the most common choice for locals and foreigners alike when it comes to traveling around Central America and even Mexico. Please take note that it has recently been moved to the other end of town, near the Mercedes Tower. (Address: 200 meters north and 100 meters west of Torre Mercedes (Paseo Colón), in front of the Magisterio Nacional Mortuary) [http://www.king-qualityca.com/ King Quality] is a new choice available, their prices are considerably more expensive or cheaper than Tica Bus depending on the destination. There is also Transnica, note they don't have a website up, for information their phone number is +506 2223-4123. Of course most local buses start or end here. There are several bus terminals in San José [http://horariodebus.com/cr/sjmap.php]. It is important to know which bus terminal serves your bus route. Bus stops are usually every few blocks in the city. Take always a taxi, when traveling with luggage.And it is highly likely to speak to you when you arrive. ===By train=== Trains have recently made a comeback in Costa Rica and, after being shut down for many years, several routes have been put back into service using second-hand equipment brought over from Spain and some very ancient wooden carriages that look like they have been taken from a museum. Lines are mostly singe-track and level crossings have no lights or protection at all, which has led to several accidents. There's also no signalling. Overall it's an interesting experience if you have the time and it's the best way of getting to Heredia (a lot faster and more comfortable than the bus). Timetables for all services are available at: [http://www.trenurbano.co.cr/horario_tren_urbano.aspx this website] '''Heredia''': on weekdays, trains run between San José and Heredia every half an hour in the mornings (6AM-9AM) and afternoons (3:30PM-8PM), leaving from Estación del Atlántico near the Parque Nacional. Some of these trains continue on to the UCR and U Latina in San Pedro. The 6PM departure from San José (returning at 7PM) is a big train, so you can almost always get a seat on this one. '''Pavas, San Pedro and Curridabat''': another line runs through the south of the city, stopping at Estación del Pacifico, Sábana and heading west into Pavas and eventually turning round in a fairly dangerous slum area in the middle of the hills. If you take it east, it stops across the road from Estación del Atlantico and then goes to the UCR, U Latina and Curridabat. Timetables are very limited, with just one train per hour early in the morning and in the evening on weekdays. '''Belén''': A new service to Belén (just south of the airport) started on 5th April, leaving from Estación del Pacifico. Services are approximately every half an hour between 6-8AM and 4-8PM on weekdays only and take 35 minutes. ==Get around== ===By bus=== Public transport system includes buses, tram is planned in the city center. Bus lines, maps, schedules and ticket prices are available at [http://rutaenlinea.com/ruta/horariosyrutas.html Ruta en linea San José]. The bus system is reliable, comfortable, extensive, and very cheap. For instance it costs about $5 to travel from San José to the Nicoya Peninsula. ===By taxi=== Taxis are generally cheap. All taxis should have a meter. The fare starts at 570 colones, and is 570 per kilometer. The value of the Colón fluctuates roughly above 500 to the US Dollar and some locals still call 500 Colónes "one Dollar" in day to day life. A ride inside the city center will normally cost 580-2500 colones. Basically a couple dollars, which they will accept, will get you anywhere in the city. Be aware that it is close to useless to give a taxi driver an exact street address. You have to point out some well-known building, park or hotel close to where you are going. Often there are no street signs and addresses are difficult to find, so be sure you know where you are going or you could get lost very easily. If you are driving in Costa Rica (one may see vehicles from Mississippi, British Columbia, Panama, and other places) note that the traffic lights don't have the yellow border around them and can sometimes be difficult to see, the road network is well utilized by locals (to overcapacity) so don't expect to get anywhere fast, also motorcycles weave in and out of traffic. Keep in mind the pet peeve most tourists have with tico kindness: oftentimes when a tico has no idea where a certain destination you may have had in mind is, he or she will simply direct you to a random location. Oftentimes simply incomprehensible, these directions are a reflection on the cultural approach to kindness many Costa Ricans adopt. ===By bike=== It is as well possible to get around by bicycle in San José. If you want to buy a bicycle you find stores in Calle 6 / Av. 5 (Coca Cola) or south of "Avenida Segunda" on the corner or Av.6 / Calle 4. In the south east corner of plaza Viquez you find a small bicycle store. ==See== * {{see | name=Museo de Oro Precolombino | alt=The Gold Museum | url=http://www.museosdelbancocentral.org | email=museoro@racsa.co.cr | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=2243-4202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An underground museum below Plaza de la Cultura. Tu-Su 10AM-4:30PM. Entrance fee $5,500 Colones or $11 for foreigners (or 4,500 Colones with a student ID card). It is cheaper to pay in Colones here as of Jan 2015. The collection consists of 1,600 pieces of Pre-Columbian gold work dating from 500 AD to 1500 AD. Although not of the quality seen in the Andes, the animal pieces are very impressive and make the museum a must-see for those interested in art or history. The museum explains the processing and production of the pieces as well as their social, cultural, and religious meanings. The entrance fee includes The Numismatic Museum (under renovation Jan 2015) and The Temporary Exhibition Galleries, which are inside the same labyrinthine complex. There is a nice museum shop and a tourist office at the entrance. }} * {{see | name=Museo del Jade | alt=The Jade Museum | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=2287-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Avenida Central, Calle 13. M-F 8:30AM-3:30PM, SA:10AM to 1PM. Entrance: USD $15 for foreigners, $5 for locals. It is cheaper to pay USD than Colones Jan 2015. The museum has recently relocated to a large modern building next to the Artesanal Market. Most tourist maps still show the old location across from Hotel Hemingway, but the new location is only 4 blocks away and closer to the Plaza de la Cultura. The brand new complex is now one of the hemisphere's premier museums and is worth the sizable entry fee. It hosts the largest collection of precolumbian jade in the Americas and explains how these impressive pieces were produced. The museum displays a wide variety of other objects made of gold, stone, bone, ceramics, and shells. There is a smattering of objects similar to those at the Museo de Oro (gold pieces) and Museo Nacional (stone spheres and ceramics). You can gain insight into the daily lives of the people in the precolumbian era with numerous bilingual English-Spanish. If you only have time for visiting one museum, this is the recommended choice, albeit the craftsmanship of the pieces at the Museo de Oro is higher. }} *'''Museo de los Niños''' (The children's museum), Antigua Penitenciaría (the old prison). Tel. 258-4929. M-F 9:30AM-3:30PM, Sa-Su 10AM-4PM. Entrance fee 600 Colones for adults and 300 for children. This is an ''edutainment'' museum, and it was designed for Costa Rica's children, all the exhibits are in Spanish only. Not recommended as a visit, except when the Auditorio Nacional is hosting a concert or art gallery. *'''Museo Nacional''', Calle 17 Avenida 2. Tel 257-1433. Tu-Su 8:30AM-4:30PM. Entrance fee 2000 Colones. The museum includes a large butterfly garden (With many morpho butterflies) and a collection of large stone spheres from the Diquis Valley near the Pacific Ocean, a permanent precolumbian exhibition, the barracks, the rooms of the army general and his family, and a couple of temporal exhibits at the time. The museum building is an old fort called ''Cuartel Bellavista'', in this place the Army was symbolically abolished by then president Jose Figueres Ferrer on December 1st, 1948 after the last civil war and armed conflict in the country. *'''Museo de Arte Costarricense''', east end of Sabana Park. This used to be San Jose's main airport terminal back when La Sabana was the airport. Tel 222-7155. Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00, Su 10:00-14:00. Entrance fee $5 (students $3). *'''Insect Museum at the Universidad de Costa Rica''' A very elegant collection of exotic bugs. Only a few dollars, but check the times when they are open. *'''Museo de arte y diseño contemporáneo''' (MADC) Definitely the main institution in Costa Rica dedicated to the broadcasting of contemporary art. Centro Nacional de la Cultura, Antigua Fábrica Nacional de Licores. Avenida 3, calle 15/17. San José, Costa Rica. Tel: +506 2257-7202 / +506 2257-9370 Fax: +506 2257-8702. Info related to current exhibitions, schedules and admission fees can be found at their oficial website [http://www.madc.ac.cr/mambo452/index.php www.madc.ac.cr]. *'''Zoológico Simón Bolivar''' An almost hidden zoo in Barrio Amón, some of the most representative animals are available in this small zoo. There are many big cats, including a non native lion, the serpentarium is one of the most interesting spots, with colorful (and dangerous) snakes available. ==Do== The main downtown area is a bustling collection of well-laid out streets filled with bustling traffic and lined with eclectic, historic architecture. On the surface it is a gritty downtown area, but look inside and you'll find friendly people, quirky spots, and the historic side of San José that change your impression. A walking tour is the best way to see this area. ===Tours=== * {{see | name=Costa Rica Golf Day Tours | alt=Tours to Valle del Sol, Cariari and Marriott Los Suenos | url=http://www.costa-rica-golf-day-tours.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=(732) 917-0177 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM-4PM | price=Valle del Sol:$110, Cariari $110, Marriott Los Suenos: $225. All prices include hotel pickup and green fees | content= }} There are ''a lot'' of other tours and local events and doings in and from San José. Some include: *'''3 in One''' *'''Butterfly farm''' *'''Coffee farm''' *'''Canopy tours''' *'''Rafting'''* {{see | name=Rios Tropicales | alt=Whitewater tours from San Jose and other areas of Costa Rica | url=http://www.riostropicales.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *'''Volcanoes''' ** Buses to volcano '''Poas''' leave from Parque La Merced at 08:30AM daily (2990 colones). ** Buses to volcano '''Irazú''' leave at 8AM daily on Av. 2 in front of the National Theater (50&nbsp;km, 2 h, 4000 colones return) and return at 12:30PM from the National Park. Park entrance fee for foreigners only: $US10 / 5020 colones, a bit overpriced but the view is nice. * '''La Paz Waterfall Gardens''' An hour away from San José you can find lovely trails through primary rainforest that take you past five beautiful waterfalls. The La Paz water fall gardens also offer a hummingbird gallery, serpentarium, frog exhibit and large butterfly observatory. ===Street Life=== * Every Thursday a dozens of young '''jugglers''' gather at the '''Parque Morazan''' and juggle together. Often with '''percussion''' music. It s a '''free event in public space'''. Normally you will be invited to play with them. Lovely experience if you like street art. ===Yoga=== * '''Yoga.''' Costa Rica is a top destination for yoga. In San Jose, check out '''Downtown Yoga''' near Parque Morazan, which offers accessibly priced yoga and hooping classes for all experience levels. [http://www.downtownyogacostarica.com/] ===Sports=== * {{do | name=Valle del Sol | url=http://www.vallesol.com | email= | address=Santa Ana | lat= | long= | directions=In the Lindora area next to Forum Park. | phone=+506 2282-9222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{do | name=TTCR Golf Tour | url=http://www.teetimescostarica.com/costa-rica-day-tours.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=San José | phone=866 448 3182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM-10AM | price= | content=Specialized golf transportation to/from San José area hotels and Marriott Los Suenos course. Reserve online for a $160 rate (2 person min.) including transportation. }} * '''Gym.''' Decent gym facilities can be found at the Spa Corobici (telephone: 231-5542) located behind the Hotel Corobici. The taxi ride from the airport is approximately $10 - $20 USD and entry into the gym is 5,300 CRC or $10 USD. The club has a good selection of free and machine weights as well as a cardio theater. The club also has an outdoor swimming pool for lap swimming, a Jacuzzi tub, and a sauna. ===Casinos=== *'''Casinos''' Many hotels have gaming. The most famous for the single traveler is Casino del Rey. ==Learn== Costa Rica in general, and San José in particular, is a great place to improve your Spanish language skills. Many people can speak some English and there are many Spanish classes available, including at the Universidad de Costa Rica, as well as "immersion" classes in private homes. *{{listing | name=Máximo Nivel | url=http://www.maximonivel.com | email= | address=Farmacia la Bomba 75&nbsp;m sur (San Pedro, San José) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=2253-9220 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM-8PM | price= | content=Small group, online and individually tailored Spanish classes taught by certified native instructors. Spanish students can join free conversation practice with local residents who are studying in intensive English programs. Intensive TEFL/TESOL certification classes each month, to prepare for a job teaching English. }} *{{listing | name=COMUNICARE | url=http://www.orbislingua.com/ebabd135.htm | email=info@comunicare-cr.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 2281-0432 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Non-profit association dedicated to teaching Spanish as a second language, to fostering a deeper understanding of Central America and to supporting community development and volunteer work. Offers Spanish immersion, homestays, service learning, Central American studies, educational and entertaining excursions. }} *{{listing | name=Babylon Idiomas | url=http://www.aboutlanguageschools.com/languageschool/babylon-idiomas-turrialba/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=in San José and 3 more Costa Rica locations. Open year-around and new courses for all levels start every Monday. They organize a lot of cultural and fun activities for free and the personal service is really good. Accommodation options such as family stay or shared flat are available at an additional cost. }} *{{listing | name=Intensa | url=http://www.intensa.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In San José, Alajuela and Escazú, offers conversational lessons as well as home stays. }} *{{listing | name=Coastal Spanish Institute (CSI) | url=http://coastalspanish.com | email= | address=Tamarindo | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Spanish language and surfing school. Home-stay or residence available, along with many fun activities. }} *{{listing | name=Wayra Instituto De Español | url=http://www.spanish-wayra.co.cr | email= | address=Tamarindo Beach | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Programs run 1-4 weeks, with an option to include a surfing course. }} *{{listing | name=Natural Spanish | url=http://www.orbislingua.com/ebabd141.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Spanish instruction with ecological tours, cooking and dancing lessons included. }} *{{listing | name=Centro Panamericano De Idiomas | url=http://www.spanishlanguageschool.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Locations in Heredia, Monteverde and Flamingo Beach. The Flamingo location offers a chance to obtain an Open Water Diver Certification. }} *{{listing | name=Institute for Spanish Language Studies (ISLS) | url=http://www.isls.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 866 391-0394 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Seems to be an association of schools, with 8 in Costa Rica. Language instruction, travel information and services, guest house for students. }} *{{listing | name=Intercultura Language Center | url=http://www.beachspanish.com | email= | address=Heredia and Sámara Beach | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506-2656-0127 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 7AM-7PM | price=from $199 per week | content=Intercultura offers immersion Spanish programs with daily cultural activities such as Latin dance, cooking, films, yoga, and arts. Homestay or hotel stays are available, and volunteer programs are offered. Two beautiful campuses, one on the beach, one in the colonial city of Heredia, close to San José. Class size 1-6 students, All teachers have university degrees and teaching credentials. US university credit available. }} ==Buy== === Souvenirs === *'''Boutique Annemarie''', located inside Hotel Don Carlos, is a nice souvenir shop. But don't buy your stamps here, they'll charge you an extra 40% for the "service". *'''El Pueblo shopping mall''' has lots of small souvenir shops. *'''Mora Books''' Is a used book store on the corner of First Avenue and Street 3 in down-town San José. They have a great number of guide books, and will buy, trade, or sell books. *'''[http://www.mercadoartesania.com/ Mercado Artesania]''' One of the best places for getting souvenirs and handcrafted products. This market is on 2nd Avenue by the National Museum. *'''[http://www.costaricacigarstore.com/ The Costa Rica Cigar Store]''' Hundreds of Hand made Costa Rica Cigars. Locations on Sabana Sur and Barrio Amon. Throughout the city, there are also a good deal of shops with wooden and ceramic souvenirs. The wooden pieces, such as masks, plaques, and other forms of wall art, are all beautifully hand carved as well as hand painted and the artisan usually signs their work with their name and where it was made on the backside. The ceramic pottery and dishware is done in this similar fashion and are available in a variety of designs and colors. These make interesting and personally unique gifts to bring home to family and friends for a reasonable price. San Pedro Mall: A very modern mall located east of the city. On the outside it is beautifully constructed and it is three stories high. === Coffee === The best coffees have deserved reputations for superb quality. Super markets/grocers and small coffee growers usually have better prices than shops that cater to tourists. Often packaged in 12 oz. sealed bags, you should only purchase roasted, whole beans rather than ground...for epicures, "strictly hard bean" (SHB)). They will keep flavor longer...until you can store them properly at home (Google for methods), and won't include sugar as often found in Costa Rican ground. Roasted coffee also prevents you from running afoul of agencies such as FDA/APHIS that requires special licensing for importing "green"/unroasted beans (may be considered plant material). === Cigars === The best cigars, where you will find a huge selection of Cuban Cigars is located at The Havana Humidor Room, 2 blocks North and 1 block West of the Holiday Inn. === Food markets === * {{buy | name=Feria Del Agricultor | alt=Zapote Farmers Fair | url= | email= | address=Parqueo del redondel de toros de Zapote | lat=9.918474 | long=-84.051625 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Opens Sunday 05:00 - 14:00 | price= | lastedit=2016-03-06 | content=A nice activity on a Sunday morning, the Zapote farmers market is a great way to stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables for the week. There are a number of vendors selling tasty breakfasts and fresh juices so be sure to come hungry. }} ==Eat== '''Mercado Central''' is a very old, interesting and bustling food market, which also contains a number of small restaurants and quick-serve counters for the locals. You will find fresh cooked fish and shellfish, corn based dishes, sopa de pescado (fish soup) and such exotics as "squid in his ink", ceviche (small bits of raw fish "cooked" in lime juice), helado de sorbetera (artesanal local cinnamon ice-cream) and more. Perhaps not for the faint of heart. And you could always just go for '''La Calle''' - Anything a street vendor is selling is probably good, for example the '''Mangos''', street vendors often sell unripe mango strips with salt and lime, it's great. *{{eat | name=Bar Poas | url=http://barpoas.com/ | email= | address=Avenida 7, Calle 3 y 5 | lat= | long= | directions=Two doors down from the Pangea Hostel, across the street from St. Thomas Hotel in Barrio Amon | phone=+506 2-223-8677 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1200-0230 | price= | content=Photos of regular customers adorn the wall of this dimly lit but friendly bar and restaurant. A decent menu of Gringo and Tico food is available from noon to 0230. Try the award-winning Chili con Carne. There´s always an interesting group of characters there including proprietor Harry Hart who is always willing to dispense useful advice about San José and Costa Rica. }} * {{eat | name=Bagelmen's | url=http://www.bagelmenscr.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Escazú, San Pedro, Curridabat, Guachipelín, Belén, Heredia | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good prices, excellent quality fast and healthy food (bagels, cream cheeses, coffee, salads, desserts and more). Very popular among tourists and American expats. Free internet. }} * {{eat | name=Cafetería Parisien | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Gran Hotel, between Theatro Nacional and Plaza de Cultura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Not the most exciting food, but elegant settings. }} * {{eat | name=Ganesha | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Located in Hotel America, 50 meters south of Central park in Heredia | phone=8379-7951 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is an Indian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant in Heredia, Costa Rica just about 15 minutes drive from the airport. Indian food lovers can get their garam masala fix here. Great Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Seekh Kebab and Chicken Tikka Masala. The lassis are great too }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Grano de Oro | url= | email= | address=Calle 30 Avenida 2/4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=255-3322 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Beautiful but expensive restaurant. A breakfast menu costs around 2400 Colones or treat yourself to the delicious banana-macadamia nut pancakes (2000 Colones). The entrees are diverse and creative, do not hesitate to try the soup of the day, even if it sounds less than exciting. Duck is on the menu, and is some of the best to be had anywhere. Numerous seafood dishes are cooked to perfection, as is the beef and pork. }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Vesuvio Restaurante | url= | email= | address=Barrio Otoya | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=257-5411 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian food, pastas 1900 Colones, chicken 2000-2500. }} * {{eat | name=Lukas | url= | email= | address=Centro Comercial El Pueblo | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of two other restaurants at the El Pueblo. }} * {{eat | name=Machu Picchu Restaurant | url= | email= | address=(Paseo Colón) 1st Ave | lat= | long= | directions=125 meters north from Kentucky FC restaurant | phone=+506 222-3679 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The best international Peruvian Food & Sea Food. Try the Causa Rellena, Cebiche, Lomo Saltado, Ají de Gallina and Peru's traditional and landmark drink: Pisco Sour. }} * {{eat | name=Pizzeria Il Pomodoro | url= | email= | address=Cerca de Parque Kennedy y Banco Nacional en San Pedro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the best known casual restaurants in Costa Rica, . Italian cuisine, very good pizza and pasta, good cheap wine, from second floor great view or the mountains to the west. }} * {{eat | name=Soda Esnider | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Walk a few blocks to the east from Plaza de la Cultura over the Central Avenue and get into Galerías Avenida Central. You will find several stores and if you go down the stairs you will come across Soda Esnider | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= You can have a wonderful “Casado” for lunch with a natural drink for as little as 1600 Colones ($3) }} * {{eat | name=Tin Jo | url= | email= | address=Paseo de los estudiantes | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is an incredible Asian restaurant featuring Japanese, Thai, Chinese and Indian food. Don't be scared by the looks on the outside, the restaurant is clean, beautifully decorated and offers the best service I experienced in Costa Rica. }} * {{eat | name=Vishnu | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Vegetarian and Organic Restaurant. , With very reasonable prices and a varied, tasty menu they are easily the best choice for vegetarian food in SJ. There are three locations downtown San José: - 1 - South side boulevar, near the Banco popular. - 2 - Across Omni Center. - 3 - North side of the Iglesia Del Carmen. }} *{{eat | name=El Balcón del Marisco | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=appx 1 Km. East of EPA toward to hwy to Cartago | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM - 11PM | price=~$11 | content=Great place for fish. Always busy. Service very good. No other place comparable. Clean and safe. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=El Pueblo | alt= | url=http://www.elpueblo.co.cr/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Is a shopping center which becomes a clubbing district at night. There are several bars and nightclubs cluttered in the tiny little alleyways. Just mention El Pueblo to your taxi and he'll know where to go. }} *'''San Pedro''' Is home to many bars and clubs, try to avoid the university of Costa Rica area at night as the many bars in the university district tend to attract brawls and even the occasional bullet shot. The other bars/clubs in San Pedro are free of trouble. *'''Barrio La California''' Is the place to be if you're into the bohemian/rock crowd. Many bars have local bands playing every night. Great place to go bar hopping! *{{drink | name=Ristorante Tutti Li | url=http://www.facebook.com/tuttiliristorante | email= | address=Plaza Itskatzu, Escazú | lat= | long= | directions=Near Multiplaza, Courtyard, Holiday Inn, Residence Inn, Hotel Intercontinental | phone=2588-0425 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the best Italian restaurants in town. Fresh pastas, traditional Italian plates, brick oven pizza and exquisite wine selection, all with a modern flare. A must while in San José. Located in one of the most premium locations in the city. Don't miss out! }} ===Gay and Lesbian nightlife=== San José is a very tolerant city. Most bars are gay friendly. There is a small but vibrant gay life in San José from lesbian bars, to saunas and twink discos. *'''La Avispa''' Is the oldest gay disco in Costa Rica. Big place with Latin music and dancing, pop. It has the most popular crowd and is recommended if you want to try the local flavor. Sunday's late afternoon and evening is the best time to go. *'''Club OH''' Huge electronic music place with open bar on Fridays and Saturdays. It has a VIP area with better quality liquors and another DJ. Live Drag shows at midnight. Best day to go is Saturday. *'''Bochinche''' Crowded Pop bar/disco, twink ambient. It is a very fashionable art deco style, colorful place. Diverse shows during the whole week, Fridays are open bar with carnival at midnight. Place is open until 5AM. Gets very crowded after 1AM. $3 each person. ==Sleep== San José is full of hotels from one star to perhaps three. To the east on the Caribbean and the west on the Pacific are numerous tourist hotels and lodgings of every description. To the northwest near Guanacaste, close to Nicaragua, are more. Closest to the airport are Hampton Inn, Doubletree and Marriott. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Casa Ridgway | url=http://www.casaridgwayhostel.com/ | email= | address=C 15, Av 6/8 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 2221-8288 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A comfortable Quaker hotel with a shared kitchen and dining area available for use, a great place to meet like minded travelers, a simple breakfast is included. dorms, singles, doubles, triples available $10-$12 /person. }} * {{sleep | name=Casa Yoses Hostel | url=http://www.casayoses.com | email=info@casayoses.com | address=Avenida 8, Calle 41, Los Yoses | lat= | long= | directions=250 west from Spoon | phone=+506 2234-5486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Casa Yoses is in a central location surrounded by tons of restaurants, bars, and stores, just a few blocks from The University of Costa Rica and the San Pedro Mall. There is a great onsite gastropub with many craft beers. Dorms are $14 as of Jan 2015 and include a large breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Costa Rica Backpackers | url=http://www.costaricabackpackers.com/ | email=costaricabackpackers@gmail.com | address=Avenida 6, calle 21,23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 2221-6191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorm : 12 USD | checkin= | checkout= | content=Great place to meet other travelers in town, 20 minutes walking from the center, affordable and comfortable hostel, facilities include an outdoor pool, kitchen, free internet and bar. Great place to party! }} * {{sleep | name=Gaudys Backpackers Hostel | url=http://www.backpacker.co.cr/indexing.html | email=gaudys@backpacker.co.cr | address=Cnr Ave 5/Calle 36-38 | lat= | long= | directions=Close to Parque La Sabana, 2km west of town | phone=+506 2248-0086 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Free breakfast, internet and WiFi, kitchen and laundry use, storerooms, dorms from USD 12. }} *{{sleep | name=Hostel Bekuo | url=http://www.hostelbekuo.com/ | email=info@hostelbekuo.com | address=Avenida 8, Calle 40, Los Yoses | lat= | long= | directions=325 West of Spoon Los Yoses | phone=+506 2234-1091 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Includes free breakfast, pool table, internet, coffee & tea, and above all a great atmosphere and staff }} * {{sleep | name=Hostel Casa del Parque | url=http://www.hostelcasadelparque.com | email=info@hostelcasadelparque.com | address=On the corner of Avenida 3 and Calle 19 | lat= | long= | directions=Barrio La California | phone=+506 2233-3437 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=40 comfortable beds with real mattresses in dorm style rooms of 6 to 8 beds and one double room. Five full newly remodeled bathrooms with hot water. There is also a common room equipped with cable TV, free internet, and coffee. Excellent hosts, knowledgeable and friendly. }} * {{sleep | name=In & Basic Hostel Lounge | url=http://www.inandbasic.com | email=reservations@inandbasic.com | address=300&nbsp;m South and 75&nbsp;m west of Spoon, Los Yoses. Fátima´s church North side, | lat= | long= | directions=Barrio Los Yoses, San Pedro | phone=+506 2234-2998 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Lounge Hostel with Private rooms (with/out baths, from 15 USD per person) and dorms (from 11 USD), Breakfast included. Free WiFi inside the rooms, pool table, air-hockey table, a garden with BBQ area, kitchen for free use. All new and modern. 2 blocks away from bars, supremarket and the San Pedro Mall. One hostel, One home, A different way of living in San José! }} * {{sleep | name=Hostel Casa Colon | url=http://www.hostelcasacolon.com | email=info@hostelcasacolon.com | address=Paseo Colon, C 24 North, in front of Torre Mercedes, right in the corner | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 2256-0276 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The number one and first Premium Hostel in Central America, at a Hostel prices, with high quality accommodations, Hostel located in San José Costa Rica in the best tourist-residential and quick access area in San José. Dorms, Private rooms,private and shared bathrooms, huge flat screen TVs, big lounge with wire/wireless high speed internet 24/7,video surveillance, International Restaurant and Cafe-Bar, airport shuttle service, free tourist info and travel tips, free maps, free parking, typical costarican breakfast included, plenty of services around the area, public and private transportation to anywhere in the country upon just a few steps, and much more! }} *{{sleep | name=Castle Tam Hostel | url=http://www.castletam.com/ | email=castletamhostel@gmail.com | address=100 al oeste de la Escuela Roosevelt | lat=9.930908 | long=-84.053763 | directions=san pedro San José | phone=619 866 4553 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $10 | checkin=24 hours | checkout=11AM | content=$10 and $12 a night dormitory rooms. $20, $29 and $39 a day private rooms available. There are also monthly rates from $295, $370 and $495. Castle Tam is in the safe San Pedro/Los Yoses area close to central San José and the University District of Universidad de Costa Rica. Its next to all the bus terminals, government agencies, cheap restaurants, museums and historical centers. Offers free WIFI, free city tours and pub crawls on student Calle de La Amargura }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Danubio | url= | email= | address=calle 18, avenida 3 | lat= | long= | directions=75&nbsp;m North of estacion Coca Cola | phone=+506 2221-9446 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=No Dorms, singles from $18, doubles from $25 | checkin= | checkout=1PM | content=Clean and safe and extremely peaceful. You'll get a good nights sleep here without having to worry about all the hippies in CR, free internet/wifi, and a friendly knowledgeable staff. }} * {{sleep | name=JC & Friends Hostel | url= | email= | address=Cnr Ave 3/Calle 34 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 8374-8246 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Phone, free breakfast, internet, kitchen use, dorms from USD 10. Near Tica Bus Terminal. }} *{{sleep | name=Kabata Hostel | url=http://www.kabatahostel.com/ | email=info@kabatahostel.com, reserve@kabatahostel.com | address=Avenida 9-11, Calle 7 #927, Downtown San José | lat= | long= | directions=Barrio Amón, 225&nbsp;m North of kiosk park Morazán | phone=+506 2283-2000, 2255-0355, 2255-3264 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorm: $12, private: $32 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Kàbáta Hostel is centrally located and provides free breakfast, internet, and lots of helpful information. }} * {{sleep | name=Molino Rojo Hostel | url=http://www.molinorojohostel.com | email=info@molinorojohostel.com | address=Paseo Colón y Calle 32, diagonal a KFC | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 2221-6868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Brand new hostel in a safe and central area of San José with dorm beds from $10 and private rooms from $25 per night. Free breakfast, free use of the internet, communal kitchen, garden, lounge and bar. Big party the first Saturday of every month! }} * {{sleep | name=Tranquilo Backpackers | url=http://www.tranquilobackpackers.com | email=tranquilobackpackers@hotmail.com | address=calle 7, avenida 9y11 | lat= | long= | directions=250&nbsp;m North of park Morazán, in front of Kabata Hostel | phone=+506 2223-3189, +506 2222-2493 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorms from $10, singles from $17, doubles from $24 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Clean and safe with a fun and lively atmosphere with guitars and movie everyday at 8PM. Free breakfast everyday, free coffee and tea all day, free internet/wifi, free storage, full kitchen, and a friendly knowledgeable staff. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=B&B Tambo Mundo | alt= | url=http://www.tambomundocostarica.com | email=juancarlos@tambomundocostarica.com | address=Del Cristo de Sabanilla 400 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 2273 0265, +506 8848 9707 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Tambo Mundo is a bed & breakfast with an amazing view of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Irazú Volcano in a big house with cozy common places. 5 rooms with plenty of hot water, delicious breakfast ( close to the University of Costa Rica and San Pedro. $30- $45 single occupation including taxes. A big Latin American literature, sustainable development and politics library, movies and documentaries are available. Fast Wireless Internet connection all around. Telephone and cable TV. Laundry service (free for long stays). Fluent English/Spanish. German and French. }} * {{sleep | name=Costa Rica Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://www.costa-rica-guesthouse.com/ | email=costaricaguesthouse@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 2223-7034 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=From $35 a night, located in downtown San José near the supreme court, housed in a beautifully restored 1904 building, this fine guesthouse features 23 decorated private rooms with king size beds, semi-orthopedic mattresses and free Wi-Fi access. Especially designed for couples, families and people looking for a little extra comfort, Costa Rica Guesthouse is the upscale hotel at budget price. }} *'''Courtyard by Marriott San José''', Autopista Prospero Fernandez, Calle Marginal N., Plaza Itskatzu San José, Tel:+506 2208-3000, [http://www.marriott.com/SJOCY] The Courtyard San José is located nearby San José's industrial parks, businesses, international companies and within minutes from shopping, nightlife plaza and the best restaurants in San José. Spacious rooms, free high-speed Internet, on-site restaurant, outdoor pool and health club. * '''Hemingway Inn''', Avenida 9, Calle 9, Barrio Amon, (Behind I.N.S.), Tel +506 221-1804, reservations@hemingwayinn.com, [http://hemingwayinn.com]. Former mansion turned into a hotel. Friendly staff. Quiet neighborhood. Safe and secure. Decent price for the area: $35-45 for a double including traditional breakfast with ''Gallo Pinto'' and ''Tamales''. Hotel has a small bar and hot tub on the premises. The hotel will organize Eco-tours for the rest of Costa Rica. Free Internet service and Wi-Fi. *{{sleep | name=Hotel & Casino Europa | url=http://www.hoteleseuropa.cr/ | email=infohe@hoteleseuropa.cr | address=Central St. Between 3th & 5th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 2222-1222 | tollfree= | fax=+506 2221-3976 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Del Rey | alt= | url=http://delreyhotel.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-866-765-8037 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Infamous, overpriced, unsafe, and overrated. Sort of a decadent area (prostitution). You're better off hanging out in one of the many other, better priced places, no matter what your buddies have told you. }} * '''[http://larosadeamerica.com/ Hotel La Rosa de America]''', Tel: +506 2433-2741. Located 15 minutes west from the San José Airport, in the town of La Garita de Alajuela. This hotel offers sparking clean accommodation in twelve rooms and two family suites arranged in cabinas, located around a large beautifully maintained tropical garden and swimming pool. Breakfast at the restaurant is included. * {{sleep | name=Hotel Out of Bounds | alt=Hotel Out of Bounds Escazu | url=http://www.bedandbreakfastcr.com/ | email=info@bedandbreakfastcr.com | address=Escazu | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 2288-6762 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=70$ | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Presidente | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-presidente.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Located in downtown San José, on the walking boulevard of Avenida Central and Calle 7 (seven street). Great location close to historic landmarks, museums and plazas. 4 star accommodations with rooms starting at $85 + tax per night. Free internet. Buffet breakfast included. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel San Gildar | alt= | url=http://www.hotelsangildar.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Next to the Costa Rica Country Club. A beautiful private hotel in the higher end side of San José, just 20 minutes away from the airport, and surrounded by the best gourmet restaurant in the region. Offers mid range 3 star accommodations, trendy bar-restaurant, souvenir shop, adventure tour desk, free delicious continental breakfast and high speed Internet. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Santo Tomas | alt= | url=http://www.hotelsantotomas.com/ | email= | address=Av. 7 between Calle 3 and 5, Barrio Amon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 255-0448 | tollfree= | fax=+506 222-3950 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Pleasant bed and breakfast inn, English speaking staff, single rooms are small, some downstairs rooms quite spacious. Rates from $80, including breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Kap's Place | alt= | url=http://www.kapsplace.com | email=info@kapsplace.com | address=Street 19, Avenues 11 and 13, #1142 in Barrio Aranjuez | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 221-1169 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Guesthouse with 13 rooms and 1 large apartment. $30 - $80 including taxes. Guests have free kitchen use and free travel planning help! The K in Kap's Place stands for Karla. It's her house and her service is top notch. Bilingual (English/Spanish). }} * {{sleep | name=Marcela Bell | alt= | url= | email=homestay@racsa.co.cr | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Arranges accommodation in private homes; will advise on all aspects of visiting Costa Rica. }} * {{sleep | name=Residence Inn San José Escazu | alt= | url=http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjori-residence-inn-san-jose-escazu/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=15 minutes from downtown San José | phone=+506 2588-4300 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Complimentary hot breakfast daily, outdoor pool and fully functional gym. The Residence Inn San José also has two meeting rooms making it the perfect San José hotel for business or pleasure. }} * {{sleep | name=Rincón de San José | alt=formerly Hotel Edelweiss | url=http://www.hotelrincondesanjose.com | email=info@hotelrincondesanjose.com | address=Avenida 9 Calle 15 Barrio Otoya | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 221-9702 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=27 rooms, $50 + tax for a double including breakfast. 10% cash discount. Free Internet. }} *{{sleep | name=TRYP San José Sabana Hotel | url=http://www.tryphotels.com/en/hotel-tryp-san-jose-sabana-costa-rica.html | email= | address=Avenue 3, calles 38 y 40, San José COSTA RICA | lat=9.9426642 | long=-84.092676 | directions= | phone=+506 2547 2323 | tollfree=+1-888-411-5487 (US number) | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Centrally located hotel with conference facilities. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Barcelo San José Palacio | url=http://www.vacationscostarica.com/AdminSite/hotels/barcelo_palacio.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Located just a short way between San José and Heredia, Barcelo San José Palacio is just minutes from the International Airport and downtown, and is an ideal starting point for those who fly into the Costa Rica capital to begin their visit to this tropical Central American nation. }} * {{sleep | name=Costa Rica Marriott Hotel | url=http://www.marriott.com/SJOCR | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=700 Metros east of the Firestone | phone=+506 2298-0000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The Costa Rica Marriott is a beautiful colonial hacienda set on a 30 acre Coffee Plantation. Comfortable accommodations, superb restaurants and catering, two outdoor tropical pools, Spa and more. }} *{{sleep | name=Doubletree Cariari by Hilton San José | url=http://www.cariarisanjose.doubletree.com | email= | address=Canas Highway San Antonio de Belen | lat= | long= | directions=5 minutes from the Airport | phone=+506 2239-0022 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$89-$229 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Distinctive architecture with lots of plants and a great swimming pool }} * {{sleep | name=Finca Rosa Blanca | url=http://www.finca-rblanca.co.cr | email= | address=Santa Barbera de Heredia | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 269-9392 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$160-$240 for a double | checkin= | checkout= | content=The 13 room Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn, situated above the beautiful Central Valley of Costa Rica, is surrounded by exotic flora and grows some of the world’s best organic coffee. Finca Rosa Blanca is nestled in 10 acres amidst hundreds of fruit trees and dramatic tropical flora, and offers spectacular views of volcanoes, cloud forests and coffee plantations. The Inn has an a la carte restaurant, Spa and small gift shop on site. }} *'''Hotel Don Carlos''', Calle 9 & Avenida 9, Barrio Amón, Tel: 866 675 9259 (Toll Free) or +506 221 6707, [http://www.doncarloshotel.com]. Beautifully decorated hotel, run by the same family for three generations. $70 + 16.39% tax for a standard double. There is also a tour operator (expensive) and a nice souvenir shop inside the hotel. * {{sleep | name=Hotel Fleur de Lys | url=http://www.hotelfleurdelys.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=50m north of Drs. Echandi Clinic | phone=+506 223-1206 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Comfortable European style small hotel with eclectic class and grace. Excellent restaurant on site, suites feature jacuzzis. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grano de Oro | url=http://www.hotelgranodeoro.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Just off Paseo Colon | phone=+506 255-3322 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Converted from a Tropical Victorian mansion, the 35-room hotel maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home. Hallways lined with period photographs and original art meander through the building and present lush tropical flower arrangements and luxuriant plants at every turn. Italian tile fountains grace intimate atriums, ensuring that one is never far from the soothing melody of falling water. The restaurant is beautiful, opening upon a courtyard with a fountain at the center. Service is prompt and efficient, and the staff mostly speak very serviceable, if not near-perfect, English. The rooms are comfortable, but most lack air conditioning which means you will be awakened by bird calls most mornings. Carved woods dominate the public rooms, a beautiful venue which appears to be popular with Ticos as well. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Villas Corcovado | alt= | url=http://www.villascorcovado.com/location.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Villas Corcovado is a beautiful community of luxurious villas found throughout 70 oceanfront acres of unspoiled rainforest on the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Perfect for those who seek adventure, flora and animal life in the inspiring framework of the Golfo Dulce. }} * {{sleep | name=Hampton Inn & Suites | alt= | url=http://www.vacationscostarica.com/hotels/hampton.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=An ideal accommodation for anyone visiting Costa Rica on business of for those who are set to fly out. Hampton Inn & Suites is located just minutes from the International Airport and is close to many Costa Rican company's headquarters. }} * {{sleep | name=Real InterContinental Hotel and Club Tower Costa Rica | url=http://www.intercontinentalcostarica.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 289-7000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Located amid tropical gardens, only 15 minutes from Juan Santamaria Int’l Airport and 10 minutes from downtown San José, the hotel is close to an array of stores, movie theaters and fast-food restaurants and faces the modern Multiplaza Mall. It has 210 luxurious rooms, 54 rooms of the Camino Real Club, 5 junior suites and a presidential suite, for a total of 261 rooms. Each room is equipped with a mini-bar, hair dryer, air conditioning and a system of electronic key. Services : gym, swimming pool, jewelry shop, tennis court, restaurant, bar, conference rooms and gift shop. }} * {{sleep | name=Xandari Resort & Spa | url=http://www.airporthotelscostarica.com/xandari-resort-and-spa | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Xandari Resort and Spa is home to 21 spacious villas on a 40-acre coffee and fruit plantation overlooking the Central Valley. The colorful villas, private terraces, furniture and gardens are designed with great attention to detail, and each villa is adorned with original works of art. }} *Cristal Ballena Resort and Spa, on the Pacific Coast between Dominical and Palmar Sur. Nature Air and Sansa fly into Palmar Sur, and the Resort can arrange pickup. The owners are an Austrian couple who "retired to go to work," and opened this beautiful resort just above the Pacific ocean with incredible views. Even in the off season, Waldemar will usually be in the restaurant in the evening making sure the guests are happy. Many tours and adventures are available, as usual. The restaurant is very good, one of the better ones in the area. Some Austrian dishes complement local seafood. The view is incredible, every room has a private balcony with a view of the pacific. Monkeys can be heard howling in the morning, and tropical birds are common. * {{sleep | name=Quality Hotel Real San José | url=http://www.realhotelsandresorts.com/rhr/info/en/QualSanJose.aspx | email= | address=El Paseo Real, Costado Este Centro Empresarial Forum, Santa Ana. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 2204-6700 | tollfree= | fax=+506 2204-6800 | hours= | price=Prices range between $80 - $140 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Quality Hotel Real San José has 154 rooms, 16 mini-suites and rooms for disabled people. Also it has a restaurant, pool, business center with computers, printers and internet access high speed. }} ===Near the Airport=== *{{sleep | name=Hotel Aeropuerto | url=http://www.airporthotelcostarica.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 2433-7333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=80 | checkin=13.00 | checkout=12.00 | content=An Airport hotel surrounded by nature, more than 40 property extension is covered by trees and gardens. Hotel Aeropuerto is located near the international airport San José costa rica With pool, restaurant, tours, room service, free internet (wifi), currency exchange, very secure facilities, free airport shuttle 24/7 . }} * '''Hampton Inn'''. $105/night avg (from Travelocity) Right in front of the airport, adjacent to Fiesta Casino and a Dennys restaurant. *{{sleep | name=Trapp Family Country Inn | url=http://www.trappfamilycountryinn.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=786-8379198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=80 | checkin=13.00 | checkout=12.00 | content=The Trapp Family Country Inn is located only 1 mile from Juan Santamaría International Airport. Comfortable accommodations along with genuine family service in a peaceful atmosphere. This colonial style hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens with centenary fig trees. }} *{{sleep | name=Vina Romantica Bed and Breakfast | url=http://www.vinaromantica.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 2430-7621 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Great entry/exit point for travelers, minutes away from main tourist pick up points and the airport. Provides comfortable rooms with memory foam mattresses, private bathrooms, restaurant and beautiful surroundings such as Doka Coffee fields and Poas Volcano. }} ==Stay safe== Always remember, regardless of whether you're at home or abroad, to use common sense. Be constantly aware of your surroundings. Do not be too trusting of others and be attentive of what the people around you are doing; if it seems suspicious or you feel threatened make sure you take the necessary steps to keep yourself and your belongings safe. Of course, this does not mean you should stress out about safety, have fun while you vacation, but don't be too careless. In San José and throughout the nation's urban centers, the traffic is wild and dangerous. It is not the norm for cars to stop for pedestrians; in fact, they generally drive very fast, which can make walking across streets difficult and even dangerous. The area around the Coca Cola Bus Terminal, and most other terminals, is not as safe; especially at night. And some, like the aforementioned bus terminal, are not safe during the day and night. You should watch your belongings and stay with a group of people you trust at all times if walking through the city. As mentioned before, don't openly trust strangers. As an example of a situation which is not uncommon and revolves around some levels of trust, if you have a flat tire on main highways, don't accept help except from an established service station, Many opportunistic petty thieves use these circumstances and kindness to try to steal anything possible, and could even turn the situation into a car-jacking. Petty theft is high risk, including from valet parking staff and housekeepers in hotels. If you travel by bus, try not to put your luggage into the storage space above the seats. If you put your rucksack between your knees you will have better control of your belongings. Car theft is a problem in San José, make sure you take the necessary actions to reduce the chances of having your vehicle stolen; or anything within your vehicle. For example, bring a club (steering wheel lock) or park in locked fence areas or the city's parking buildings. Always wear your seat belt. Going off of the scenarios of dangerous drivers, the taxi cabs that you choose to travel in MUST have a '''yellow triangle''' sticker on the front doors with the plate number. This demonstrates that that particular vehicle and the driver are legitimate. If anything were to happen, you (as a tourist) would know who to file a complaint with, etc. '''As a warning:''' Please do not enter any vehicle that does not have this larger triangle sticker on it (usually on the door) because the driver is most likely an illegal taxi; which means that you are choosing someone who may not be properly licensed or have met the requirements for transporting other people. The airport is a frequent "hot-spot" for these sort of incidents to occur quickly, because someone can come up to you (knowing that you are a tourist, not aware of their customs or regulations, and will exploit that), grab your luggage, and start loading it into their car - but be sure to check the vehicle for the yellow triangle as well as wrestling your luggage back out of the car. The orange taxis at the airport are the official airport taxis. Be particularly careful with your passport and other documentation. Also, police may stop you and take you to jail for not carrying your passport, or a photocopy of the main page and the entry stamp (very recommendable instead of carrying your passport). Generally speaking if you stick to the tourist spots in the city you will be safe, just try to avoid showing off valuables more than necessary, if you're taking a picture put your camera away as soon as its taken, never show big amounts of cash, exercise caution. Avoid at all costs walking at night, either right downtown or in the suburbs, cabs and buses are too cheap, so walking at night is a very unnecessary risk. As with any big city, use common sense and keep your belongings in front or beside you - never on your back. San José is known for its abundance and skill of pickpockets. ==Stay healthy== San José, as the largest city in C.R. has the largest hospitals, both public and private. Tourists can use the private hospitals, and pay with cash or credit card. The wait is significantly shorter than at public hospitals. Also note the bigger private hospitals in the country are considerably more expensive than the many, smaller private hospitals throughout the city. Most doctors can speak medical English, and they provide translator services. Most private doctors and hospitals do take foreign insurance plans. Ask beforehand. If you are unlucky enough to have your child get really sick he or she will be transferred to the only children's hospital in the country in San José, which is public. ==Connect== ===TV=== Cable TV channels have many American English language channels. Fox News, CNN, CNBC, TNT, HBO, ESPN, ABC, NBC, and CBS stations are broadcast from New York City. On Amnet in San José ABC, CBS, and NBC are broadcast on channels 69-71 respectively. The feeds are from Denver, CO. ==Cope== ===Embassies and High Commissions=== * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada | url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/costa_rica/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://cr.china-embassy.org | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=De la casa de D. Oscar Arias 100 metros al sur y 50 metros al oeste, Rohrmoser, Pavas San José | phone=+506 22914811 | tollfree= | fax=+506 22914820 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.cr.emb-japan.go.jp/ | email= | address=Torre la Sabana Piso 10 | lat= | long= | directions=Sabana Norte, 300&nbsp;m oeste y 25&nbsp;m norte del I.C.E. | phone=+506 2232-1255 | tollfree= | fax=+506 2231-3140 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | url=http://costarica.usembassy.gov/ | email= | address=Calle 120 Avenida 0, Pavas | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+506 2519-2000 | tollfree= | fax=+506 2519-2305 | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== Being the capital, San José is the hub for all travel in Costa Rica. This means you can go anywhere from here. You can take the local buses for local travel within the city or to neighboring cities (such as [[Cartago]] or [[Heredia]]) or the more expensive bus services from Interbus or Gray Line Fantasy Bus. You can also take buses to other farther destinations (such as [[Limón (Costa Rica)|Limón]] or [[Puntarenas]]) There is also a lot of smaller airports dotted around the country for minor destination hopping. There is an exit tax (US$26 for both visitors and residents) to leave the country. You can pay for it at a bank (any BCR or Banco Nacional) and get a receipt or wait in the line at the airport. Pay the tax as soon as you arrive at the airport so you don't miss your flight and arrive with cash. Be sure to have a pen, as there is a small form to fill that is going to be requested before check-in. Tobías Bolaños Airport in Pavas serves as Nature Air's hub for flights within the country and also has 4 flights per week to Bocas del Toro, Panama. Nature Air used to fly to Granada, Nicaragua as well, but since April 2007, the flights have been discontinued due to the poor condition of the runway in Granada. Nature Air now flies into Managua ({{IATA|MGA}}) instead, but as Nicaragua has recently made efforts to improve their airports and building a new one on [[Ometepe]], this might change again in the next couple of years. [http://www.flyairpanama.com/ AirPanama] flies from Juan Santamaría airport to David/Panama three times a week. A trip to Jacó, on the Pacific Coast, is a delight, although the highway that goes there is not a superhighway. Surfing is great, and since many young chefs are surfers, you can get some really great dining at amazingly low prices. A little farther down the coast, a stop at Manuel Antonio National Park is a must. On your way to Jacó, stop for lunch at "Mirador del Cafetal" (View of the Coffee Plantation), just beyond Atenas. Views are spectacular! * About 3.5-hours by car or 20 minutes by plane south of San José lies Manuel Antonio National Park in Quepos, Puntarenas. Of Costa Rica's dozens of national parks, Manuel Antonio has long been one of the jewels, an idyllic combination of exuberant forest, white-sandy beaches, and rich coral reefs. The guardians of this beautiful wilderness are now attempting to harness its popularity by limiting the number of ecotourists. This park is one of the country's smallest and only remaining habitats for the red-backed squirrel monkey. Manuel Antonio is located along the coast line and offers snorkeling, skin diving, surfing, and fishing galore. After a visit to the rain forest that gets you hot and sweaty, nothing beats jumping in to the refreshing ocean. Open Tu-Su. *An easy 2-hour drive north-west of the capital, Costa Rica's most favored rain forest getaways in La Fortuna, San Carlos. The Chachagua Rain Forest Hotel is in the Tilarán mountain range. One of the most biologically diverse in the entire country, the Chachagua's 50-acre spread nestles up against the Children's International Rain Forest which has a great potential for bird and wildlife viewing. The Arenal Volcano and Lake are within driving distance. There is spelunking, white-water rafting, and rappeling for those who aspire to do it all, and the Tabacón Hot Springs for those who do not. Chachagua is fairly self-sustaining: it grows its own fruit and other produce is grown on the ranch. Overall the hotel provides nature guides, nature tours, walks, breakfast, dinner, and a transfer to/ or from San José. The best times to visit are November through March. Call Chachagua Rain Forest Hotel at (Tel) +506 239-6464 or fax +506 293-8553 for more information. {{usablecity}} {{geo|9.9333|-84.0833}} {{isPartOf|Central_Valley_(Costa_Rica)}} [[WikiPedia:San José, Costa Rica]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Central America/Costa Rica/San Jose Province/Localities/San Jose/]] [[Commons:Category:San José, Costa Rica]] mxpx3pppa8gicbg190hf0mg911rh312 0 31720 2472633 2472581 2013-11-25T12:25:14Z 117.204.12.184 /* Problems */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Welcome banner.jpg}} '''Savji''' is a language spoken in [[India]]. ==Pronunciation guide== ===Vowels=== ===Consonants=== ===Common diphthongs=== ==Phrase list== ===Basics=== {{infobox|Common signs| ; OPEN : ; CLOSED : ; ENTRANCE : ; EXIT : ; PUSH : ; PULL : ; TOILET : ; MEN : ; WOMEN : ; FORBIDDEN : }} ; Hello. : Namaste. ('' '') ; Hello. (''informal'') : Namaskaar. ('' '') ; How are you? : (Formal) Tumeeh kau che? (Informal)Tu kau che? ('' ?'') ; Fine, thank you. : Hau chogot che. ('' '') ; What is your name? : (Formal) Tumhaaru naav kaai che? (Informal)Taaru naav kaai che?? ('' ?'') ; My name is ______ . : Maaru naav ______ che. ('' _____ .'') ; Nice to meet you. : . ('' '') ; Please. : . ('' '') ; Thank you. : Dhanyavaad. ('' '') ; You're welcome. : . ('' '') ; Yes. : Vhai. ('' '') ; No. : Nai / Nako. ('' '') ; Excuse me. (''getting attention'') : . ('' '') ; Excuse me. (''begging pardon'') : . ('' '') ; I'm sorry. : . ('' '') ; Goodbye : . ('' '') ; Goodbye (''informal'') : . ('' '') ; I can't speak ''name of language'' [well]. : Mane Savji bhasha bolaan avtu nai. [ ]. ('' [ ]'') ; Do you speak English? : (Formal) Tumne English avach ka ? (Informal) Tune English avach ka ?('' ?'') ; Is there someone here who speaks English? : ? ('' ?'') ; Help! : ! ('' !'') ; Look out! : ! ('' !'') ; Good morning. : . ('' '') ; Good evening. : . ('' '') ; Good night. : . ('' '') ; Good night (''to sleep'') : . ('' '') ; I don't understand. : . ('' '') ; Where is the toilet? : ? ('' ?'') ===Problems=== ; Leave me alone. : Mane ektanach chodo. ('' .'') ; Don't touch me! : Mane haath lagdo nako! ('' !'') ; I'll call the police. : Hau police-ne balauch. ('' .'') ; Police! : Police! ('' !'') ; Stop! Thief! : Thamb! ChvaTTo or ! ('' ! !'') ; I need your help. : Mane tumharu madat hunu. ('' .'') ; It's an emergency. : Emergency che. ('' .'') ; I'm lost. : (M) Hau jaavadi gayoch.(F) Hau jaavadi gayich. ('' .'') ; I lost my bag. : Maru bag jaavadi gayich. ('' .'') ; I lost my wallet. : Maru batvo jaavadi gayich . ('' .'') ; I'm sick. : Hau azaari che . ('' .'') ; I've been injured. : Mane maar lagich . ('' .'') ; I need a doctor. : Mane doctor hune che . ('' .'') ; Can I use your phone? : Hau tumharu phone vapri shakuch ka? ('' ?'') ===Numbers=== ; 1 : ('' '') ; 2 : ('' '') ; 3 : ('' '') ; 4 : ('' '') ; 5 : ('' '') ; 6 : ('' '') ; 7 : ('' '') ; 8 : ('' '') ; 9 : ('' '') ; 10 : ('' '') ; 11 : ('' '') ; 12 : ('' '') ; 13 : ('' '') ; 14 : ('' '') ; 15 : ('' '') ; 16 : ('' '') ; 17 : ('' '') ; 18 : ('' '') ; 19 : ('' '') ; 20 : ('' '') ; 21 : ('' '') ; 22 : ('' '') ; 23 : ('' '') ; 30 : ('' '') ; 40 : ('' '') ; 50 : ('' '') ; 60 : ('' '') ; 70 : ('' '') ; 80 : ('' '') ; 90 : ('' '') ; 100 : ('' '') ; 200 : ('' '') ; 300 : ('' '') ; 1,000 : ('' '') ; 2,000 : ('' '') ; 1,000,000 : ('' '') ; 1,000,000,000 : ('' '') ; 1,000,000,000,000 : ('' '') ; number _____ (train, bus, etc.) : ('' '') ; half : ('' '') ; less : ('' '') ; more : ('' '') ===Time=== ; now : (''attha '') ; later : (''pasalthi '') ; before : (''pailu '') ; morning : (''nasatti '') ; afternoon : (''dhupaar '') ; evening : (''saanj '') ; night : (''raath '') ====Clock time==== ; one o'clock AM : (''ek ganto '') ; two o'clock AM : (''don ganto '') ; noon : ('' '') ; one o'clock PM : ('' '') ; two o'clock PM : ('' '') ; midnight : ('' '') ====Duration==== ; _____ minute(s) : ('' '') ; _____ hour(s) : (''tass '') ; _____ day(s) : (''divas '') ; _____ week(s) : (''vaar '') ; _____ month(s) : (''mahino '') ; _____ year(s) : ('' varas'') ====Days==== ; today : ('' aaj'') ; yesterday : (''kaal '') ; tomorrow : (''vanaam '') ; this week : (''ai vaar '') ; last week : (''gayel vaar '') ; next week : (''avasthe vaar '') ; Sunday : ('' aithvaar'') ; Monday : (''somvaar '') ; Tuesday : (''mangalvaar '') ; Wednesday : (''budhvaar '') ; Thursday : ('' gurvaar'') ; Friday : (''shukurvaar '') ; Saturday : (''shanivaar '') ====Months==== <!--If speakers of the language commonly use a calendar other than the Gregorian, explain it here and list its months. See [[Hebrew phrasebook]] for an example.--> ; January : ('' '') ; February : ('' '') ; March : ('' '') ; April : ('' '') ; May : ('' '') ; June : ('' '') ; July : ('' '') ; August : ('' '') ; September : ('' '') ; October : ('' '') ; November : ('' '') ; December : ('' '') ====Writing time and date==== <!--Give some examples how to write clock times and dates if it differs from English.--> ===Colors=== ; black : (''kalu '') ; white : (''ujlu '') ; gray : ('' '') ; red : (''lal '') ; blue : (''neele '') ; yellow : (''puelo '') ; green : (''hirvo '') ; orange : ('' '') ; purple : ('' '') ; brown : ('' '') ===Transportation=== ====Bus and train==== ; How much is a ticket to _____? : ('' '') ; One ticket to _____, please. : ('' '') ; Where does this train/bus go? : ('' '') ; Where is the train/bus to _____? : ('' '') ; Does this train/bus stop in _____? : ('' '') ; When does the train/bus for _____ leave? : ('' '') ; When will this train/bus arrive in _____? : ('' '') ====Directions==== ; How do I get to _____ ? : ('' '') ; ...the train station? : ('' '') ; ...the bus station? : ('' '') ; ...the airport? : ('' '') ; ...downtown? : ('' '') ; ...the youth hostel? : ('' '') ; ...the _____ hotel? : ('' '') ; ...the American/Canadian/Australian/British consulate? : ('' '') ; Where are there a lot of... : ('' '') ; ...hotels? : ('' '') ; ...restaurants? : ('' '') ; ...bars? : ('' '') ; ...sites to see? : ('' '') ; Can you show me on the map? : ('' '') ; street : ('' '') ; Turn left. : ('' '') ; Turn right. : ('' '') ; left : ('' '') ; right : ('' '') ; straight ahead : ('' '') ; towards the _____ : ('' '') ; past the _____ : ('' '') ; before the _____ : ('' '') ; Watch for the _____. : ('' '') ; intersection : ('' '') ; north : ('' '') ; south : ('' '') ; east : ('' '') ; west : ('' '') ; uphill : ('' '') ; downhill : ('' '') ====Taxi==== ; Taxi! : ('' '') ; Take me to _____, please. : ('' '') ; How much does it cost to get to _____? : ('' '') ; Take me there, please. : ('' '') ===Lodging=== ; Do you have any rooms available? : ('' '') ; How much is a room for one person/two people? : ('' '') ; Does the room come with... : ('' '') ; ...bedsheets? : ('' '') ; ...a bathroom? : ('' '') ; ...a telephone? : ('' '') ; ...a TV? : ('' '') ; May I see the room first? : ('' '') ; Do you have anything quieter? : ('' '') ; ...bigger? : ('' '') ; ...cleaner? : ('' '') ; ...cheaper? : ('' '') ; OK, I'll take it. : ('' '') ; I will stay for _____ night(s). : ('' '') ; Can you suggest another hotel? : ('' '') ; Do you have a safe? : ('' '') ; ...lockers? : ('' '') ; Is breakfast/supper included? : ('' '') ; What time is breakfast/supper? : ('' '') ; Please clean my room. : ('' '') ; Can you wake me at _____? : ('' '') ; I want to check out. : ('' '') ===Money=== ; Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? : ('' '') ; Do you accept British pounds? : ('' '') ; Do you accept Euros? : ('' '') ; Do you accept credit cards? : ('' '') ; Can you change money for me? : ('' '') ; Where can I get money changed? : ('' '') ; Can you change a traveler's check for me? : ('' '') ; Where can I get a traveler's check changed? : ('' '') ; What is the exchange rate? : ('' '') ; Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)? : ('' '') ===Eating=== ; A table for one person/two people, please. : ('' '') ; Can I look at the menu, please? : ('' '') ; Can I look in the kitchen? : ('' '') ; Is there a house specialty? : ('' '') ; Is there a local specialty? : ('' '') ; I'm a vegetarian. : ('' '') ; I don't eat pork. : ('' '') ; I don't eat beef. : ('' '') ; I only eat kosher food. : ('' '') ; Can you make it "lite", please? (''less oil/butter/lard'') : ('' '') ; fixed-price meal : ('' '') ; a la carte : ('' '') ; breakfast : ('' '') ; lunch : ('' '') ; tea (''meal'') : ('' '') ; supper : ('' '') ; I want _____. : ('' '') ; I want a dish containing _____. : ('' '') ; chicken : (''murgi'') ; beef : ('' '') ; fish : (''machali '') ; ham : ('' '') ; sausage : ('' '') ; cheese : ('' '') ; eggs : (''andaa '') ; salad : ('' '') ; (fresh) vegetables : ('' '') ; (fresh) fruit : ('' '') ; bread : ('' '') ; toast : ('' '') ; noodles : ('' '') ; rice : ('' '') ; beans : ('' '') ; May I have a glass of _____? : ('' '') ; May I have a cup of _____? : ('' '') ; May I have a bottle of _____? : ('' '') ; coffee : ('' '') ; tea (''drink'') : ('' '') ; juice : ('' '') ; (bubbly) water : ('' '') ; (still) water : ('' '') ; beer : ('' '') ; red/white wine : ('' '') ; May I have some _____? : ('' '') ; salt : ('' '') ; black pepper : ('' '') ; butter : ('' '') ; Excuse me, waiter? (''getting attention of server''): ('' '') ; I'm finished. : ('' '') ; It was delicious. : ('' '') ; Please clear the plates. : ('' '') ; The check, please. : ('' '') ===Bars=== ; Do you serve alcohol? : ('' '') ; Is there table service? : ('' '') ; A beer/two beers, please. : ('' '') ; A glass of red/white wine, please. : ('' '') ; A pint, please. : ('' '') ; A bottle, please. : ('' '') ; _____ (''hard liquor'') and _____ (''mixer''), please. : ('' '') ; whiskey : ('' '') ; vodka : ('' '') ; rum : ('' '') ; water : (''pani '') ; club soda : ('' '') ; tonic water : ('' '') ; orange juice : ('' '') ; Coke (''soda'') : ('' '') ; Do you have any bar snacks? : ('' '') ; One more, please. : ('' '') ; Another round, please. : ('' '') ; When is closing time? : ('' '') ; Cheers! : ('' '') ===Shopping=== ; Do you have this in my size? : ('' '') ; How much is this? : ('' '') ; That's too expensive. : ('' '') ; Would you take _____? : ('' '') ; expensive : (''manghu '') ; cheap : (''sasthu '') ; I can't afford it. : ('' '') ; I don't want it. : ('' '') ; You're cheating me. : ('' '') ; I'm not interested. : (..) ; OK, I'll take it. : ('' '') ; Can I have a bag? : ('' '') ; Do you ship (overseas)? : ('' '') ; I need... : ('' '') ; ...toothpaste. : ('' '') ; ...a toothbrush. : ('' '') ; ...tampons. : . ('' '') ; ...soap. : ('' '') ; ...shampoo. : ('' '') ; ...pain reliever. (''e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen'') : ('' '') ; ...cold medicine. : ('' '') ; ...stomach medicine. : ... ('' '') ; ...a razor. : ('' '') ; ...an umbrella. : ('' '') ; ...sunblock lotion. : ('' '') ; ...a postcard. : ('' '') ; ...postage stamps. : ('' '') ; ...batteries. : ('' '') ; ...writing paper. : ('' '') ; ...a pen. : ('' '') ; ...English-language books. : ('' '') ; ...English-language magazines. : ('' '') ; ...an English-language newspaper. : ('' '') ; ...an English-English dictionary. : ('' '') ===Driving=== ; I want to rent a car. : ('' '') ; Can I get insurance? : ('' '') ; stop (''on a street sign'') : ('' '') ; one way : ('' '') ; yield : ('' '') ; no parking : ('' '') ; speed limit : ('' '') ; gas (''petrol'') station : ('' '') ; petrol : ('' '') ; diesel : ('' '') ===Authority=== ; I haven't done anything wrong. : (''hau kaa bhi chook karyo naich '') ; It was a misunderstanding. : ('' '') ; Where are you taking me? : ('' '') ; Am I under arrest? : ('' '') ; I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen. : ('' '') ; I want to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy/consulate. : ('' '') ; I want to talk to a lawyer. : (''hau vakeel ne vaato karnu '') ; Can I just pay a fine now? : (''hau dand atha bharagai ka '') ==Learning more== {{outlinephrasebook}} {{phrasebookguide}} [[Wikipedia:Savji]] fcw8f691rhhfm281fcyg3nsnanyylbu 0 32117 2891322 2891321 2015-11-16T15:38:02Z JarrahTree 99642 /* Go next */ directions wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Semarang Wikivoyage banner.jpg}} '''[http://www.semarang.go.id/cms/ Semarang]''' is the capital of [[Central Java]] in [[Indonesia]]. ==Understand== The city's name derives from the Javanese words "asem" and "arang", which literally translate to "scarce tamarind." Semarang, the provincial capital, lies in the north-eastern part of Central Java along the coast. It is a bustling, growing mid-sized city with a population of 1.5 million. More an administrative and business town, rather than tourism destination, it nevertheless has its own charm, with contrasting modern mid-rises, a significant set of Dutch colonial architecture, Chinatown, and a small "kampong" all jutting against each other. Recent efforts started in 2007 have been made by the government to promote it as a tourist destination, such as the rather presumptuously named ''Semarang Pesona Asia'' (Semarang, Asia's Enchantment). Semarang does have several tourist attractions within its borders and in nearby towns, like Ambarawa, Salatiga, Bandungan and Demak. Semarang, in contrast to many Indonesian cities, still has a fair amount of greenery, but locals will tell you that areas that used to be (by their standards) "cold" are no longer. The city's weather is hot and humid, except on the slope - where it is slightly more pleasant - up towards Ungaran, so wear light-coloured cotton clothes, such as a T-shirt and knee-length trousers for comfort. Don't be surprised, however, if you see lots of people on motorcycles dressed as if bracing for autumn. Many places, like ''masjid'' (mosques) and ''puri/candi'' (temples) as well as government offices, require polite dress such as long trousers/skirts and neat clothes. Hot pants/mini skirts will attract people's attention in ways you might not like and is considered impolite, although changing perceptions of fashion have brought changes in this growing metropolis. Semarang is still rather off the tourist trail and knowing even basic [[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]] words and phrases will be helpful and [[Javanese phrasebook|Javanese]] will be well-received, although younger educated people are often able to speak some English, especially those from the middle and upper classes. One of Semarang's problem is 'rob' or high tide, which can cause flooding more than a kilometer from the coast, because of the flat contour of Semarang. Severe flooding may occur in the peak of the rainy season (generally in January). === Visitor Information === * {{listing | name=Tourist Information Center (TIC) Semarang | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Pemuda No 147 Semarang | lat=-6.981303 | long=110.412368 | directions=TransSemarang Koridor I, II, III, IV | phone=+62 24 3515451 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located near Lawang Sewu and Tugu Muda. This office has some information counters and leaflets, not only on Semarang, but also other regions in Central Java. Additionally, the Joglosemar bus (going to Yogyakarta or Solo) and Central Java Travel shutlle van (going to Jepara), depart from this building. }} * {{listing | name=Tourist Information Center (TIC) Achmad Yani Airport | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= The tourist office also has an information counter at Semarang's airport. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== Semarang's {{marker|type=go|name=Achmad Yani International Airport|url=http://achmadyani-airport.com/ |lat=-6.9764112|long=110.3765278}} (''Bandar Udara Internasional Ahmad Yani'') ({{IATA|SRG}}) is located relatively close to the city centre. It is well connected with multiple flights each day to hub airports in Jakarta and Surabaya. There are also direct flights to cities in Kalimantan, such as [[Pangkalanbun]], [[Sampit]], [[Pontianak]], and [[Ketapang]] (KalStar), as well as [[Balikpapan]] and [[Banjarmasin]] (Lion Air). Direct connection to other cities include [[Bandung]] and [[Batam]] (Lion Air), [[Bandar Lampung]] (Aviastar) and [[Bali]] (Garuda, Wings Air). International flights are also available, albeit not daily, to both [[Kuala Lumpur]] (AirAsia) and [[Singapore]], (AirAsia, Silk Air). The airport is rather small and overcrowded at times. Immediately past the security check are the departure check-in desks. Before entering the waiting area, passengers need to pay the airport tax. Past the airport tax counter is the domestic departure waiting area, followed by the international departure waiting area. Regardless of the gates shown on your boarding pass, everyone would need to wait in a common waiting room, with the gate number only specifying the door you will pass on your short walk to the tarmac. On arrival, once you've walked in off the tarmac, sometimes it is quite disorganized around the single luggage belt available. For international arrivals, if you need a Visa on Arrival, proceed to the left side of the immigration queue, otherwise proceed to the immigration counter. ====Bus from airport==== The TransSemarang bus system Koridor IV passes through the airport, with buses going towards Cangkiran and also the other direction towards the Tawang train station stopping at the same bus stop located just outside the parking lot gate after the railway track. To go to the city centre (e.g. Simpang Lima or the City Hall / Balai Kota), take the bus towards Tawang and transfer to Koridor I in Karangayu. Ticket costs a flat Rp 3,500, which includes transfers to another corridor. Keep your ticket for checking. The bus operates only between 05:30 and 17:30 ====Airport 'taxis'==== Just at the kerb outside the arrival area, there is a dedicated pool of airport taxis on standby with a nearby taxi counter. Unfortunately, the price is almost double the price of normal city taxis because an airport cooperation body monopolizes traffic from the airport. The Transportation Ministry says that the airport taxis are not taxis but rental cars, so there are no taxi signs on these vehicles. A cheaper alternative would be to walk towards the departure drop-off area and take one of the taxis that just dropped its passengers off. For your safety, be sure to take only official taxis. City taxi to Simpang Lima or city centre area should cost about Rp 30,000, or slightly more for the airport taxi. ===By train=== [[File:Locomotive and Teak Table in front of Lawang Sewu building, Semarang.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Old locomotive in front of the Lawang Sewu building]] There are two main railway stations in Semarang, both of them located in the northern coast mainline connecting Jakarta-Surabaya: * {{listing | name=Tawang Station | alt=Stasiun Tawang or Semarang Tawang in online bookings | url= | email= | address=Jl. Taman Tawang No 1 | lat=-6.964444 | long=110.427778 | directions=TransSemarang Koridor II, III, and IV | phone=+62 24 3544544 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in the Old Town (''Kota Lama'') area, Tawang is a historically significant station, being the oldest major railway station in Indonesia still operational since 1867. This station mostly serves Business and Executive class long distance trains from other major cities in Java. Nevertheless, some economy trains do stop here, for example those going to / from Solo and Purwokerto. The layout is fairly straightforward with a ticketing area upon entry and a gate beyond which only passengers can pass. When departing, be sure to ask which ''jalur'' (track) your train will be on. There are some shops in the selling snacks and food souvenirs. }} * {{listing | name=Poncol Station | alt=Stasiun Poncol or Semarang Poncol in online bookings | url= | email= | address=Jl. Imam Bonjol No.115 | lat=-6.9733434 | long=110.3779819 | directions=TransSemarang Koridor III and IV | phone=+62 24 3544496| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Poncol is mainly a station for the economy class trains going to / from nearby cities in Central Java, such as [[Tegal]], [[Pekalongan]], or [[Purwokerto]]. However, there are also long distance economy trains serving [[Jakarta]], [[Surabaya]], and [[Malang]]. }} Semarang is well-connected to [[Jakarta]], [[Bandung]], and [[Surabaya]] by train. From [[Solo]], once daily early in the morning there is an economy class train ''Kalijaga'', meaning that travel from [[Yogyakarta]] all the way by rail is theoretically possible, although it requires a 4:00 departure with one transfer, and is likely to be slower and less comfortable than taking the direct buses. Multiple executive-class trains connect Semarang to Jakarta (6 hours) and Surabaya (4 hours) several times a day, with overnight journeys also being a possibility. The executive class trains are very comfortable, with air conditioning, reclining seats, power plugs, and foot rests available. Once daily, Bandung is also connected to Semarang overnight with the executive class, ''Harina'' (which also carries business and economy class wagons). In most executive trains in Indonesia, the temperature is usually set very low, so bring a blanket or have extra clothes you can put on to keep warm. Also, most trains are equipped with TVs in each car set to KATV, which could either entertain or annoy you depending on the hours. On executive and business class, meals are offered during the journey, whether in a restaurant carriage or directly at your seat. The seats in business class seats are less comfortable. Economy class seats are hard and non-reclining, and food sellers will hop on at the stations to offer snacks and even boxed lunch (''nasi bungkus''). Nowadays, however, even the economy class wagons are equipped with air-conditioning, squat toilet, and power plugs just like the higher classes, although the recent improvement in quality was also followed by increase in prices. Smoking is prohibited on trains run by PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) and hawkers are prohibited from getting on, although you'll find those rules being flouted on the platforms and on the economy trains. Advance purchase of tickets are now mostly done online, in convenience stores, and post offices. When in the vicinity of the stations, be cautious with touts, as not all of them sell legitimate tickets, although they might be useful on limited occasions. Porters are always hoping to earn a bit of money by carrying your bags, so if you do not need their service make it clear to them and hold on to your bags. For further information and booking, please see the website of [http://www.kereta-api.co.id/ PT. Kereta Api Indonesia], in Indonesian only, or alternatively, [http://en.tiket.com/kereta-api tiket.com] it's partner booking site with English information. ===By car=== Semarang can be reached by car from Jakarta. It takes around 10-12 hours depending on traffic. You can choose to leave early in the morning from Jakarta to arrive in Semarang in the next 12 hours or so. An over-night drive is faster yet more challenging and even dangerous for "Pantura", a driver who's not familiar with the roads. Pantura derives from "Pantai" which means beach and "Utara" which means North. From Jakarta, you can take the Eastward route via Cikampek Tollway. Go along the toll road until you reach the Cikampek toll gate, take a left and you are in "Pantura Road". In Pantura road you have to follow the directing signs to "Cirebon", "Pekalongan", "Kendal", "Semarang" or "Surabaya" as those cities are east of Jakarta. You will pass small towns like [[Patrol]], [[Jatibarang]], and relatively bigger ones like [[Cirebon]]. Before entering Cirebon, you can take the toll-road, which will steer you out of the heavy traffic, bypassing it altogether. That is, if you do want to avoid traffic and do not intend to sight-see Cirebon. After exiting the Cirebon toll road, you should drive eastward along Losari and then you will pass [[Tegal]], [[Pemalang]], [[Pekalongan]] and [[Kendal (Java)|Kendal]] before you arrive in Semarang. Gas stations are abundant, you can see them almost every 5-10 km along the road. They have toilet facilities, but usually only squat pots. Deposit Rp1,000 in the locked box stationed outside the toilets as you enter or leave. Beware of small or old gas stations as they have poor lighting and terrible toilets. Choose a newer and bigger gas station with good lighting, parking spaces and clean toilets. Please make sure that you have locked your car and do not leave your valuables unattended. You can reach Semarang from [[Yogyakarta]]/[[Solo]] via the new tollway, which should take rather less than 2 hours, or you can take the highways and arrive in about 2-3 hours, giving allowance for traffic. Please note that drivers from Solo are noted for their more aggressive and more reckless driving - which is saying something in a country where driving seems aggressive and reckless. Semarang can be reached from [[Banyumas]]/[[Cilacap]] without traveling through Yogyakarta via highways and streets. If you choose to travel through [[Magelang]], be prepared for traffic problems, as well as in [[Ambarawa]] and [[Ungaran]]. Your best bet is to leave late at night via [[Purbalingga]] so that you can arrive early in the morning in Semarang, which will take about 8 hours (via Magelang-Ambarawa-Ungaran). If, however, you'd like a more scenic (during the daytime) and a faster drive, avoid Magelang entirely by traveling through [[Temanggung]], bypassing Magelang entirely, after which you can choose to drive through [[Bandungan]] and take advantage of their all-day fruit and vegetable market, or take another route that isn't as mountainous as Bandungan (such as through [[Secang]] then Ambarawa). Bandungan is a mountainous, rural area that also offers [[Gedungsongo Park]] and numerous small hotels and it is only about 30 minutes (given good traffic) from Semarang. Average travel time for sane drivers is 5.5-6 hours. For F1 drivers, expect a record of 4-4.5 hours. If you're coming from Surabaya, this is rather a long drive that doesn't follow the coast. ===By bus=== Many bus companies offer daily service from Jakarta to Semarang. You can choose to go in the day time with air conditioning from Pasar Rebo Bus Terminal in East Jakarta, Kalideres Bus Terminal in West Jakarta or from Lebak Bulus Bus Terminal in South Jakarta. The overnight bus with A/C is also available with good service. You can choose bus operators such as [http://rosalia-indah.com/ Rosalia Indah], Raya, Kramat Jati, [http://www.safaridharmaraya.com/ Safari Dharma Raya], which are all well reputed. Sometimes the bus route is Jakarta to Solo via Semarang. You can choose them too, but make sure to remind the bus driver's assistant (the person who checks your ticket on-board the bus) to wake you up in Semarang. There is also the executive-class tourist bus Joglosemar, which connects Jogjakarta, Solo and Semarang (hence the name). Joglosemar picks up tourists from specific hotels and provides snacks and water for their trip. Considerably pricier than other executive buses, it is also more comfortable and provides friendly service throughout the journey. The Joglosemar buses and vans depart from Jogjakarta to Semarang and Solo to Semarang almost hourly. There are also other companies providing shuttle vans going to Semarang, including DayTrans (from Jogjakarta, Jepara), Cipaganti (from Jogjakarta, Solo, and Cilacap), Central Java Travel, Bejeu (from Jepara) and Putra Mandiri. ===By boat=== Semarang's Tanjung Emas Port (reachable by TransSemarang Koridor III) is located in the northern part, in an area that unfortunately is often flooded during high tide. It is regularly served by ships mostly to / from destinations in Kalimantan. The state-owned [http://www.pelni.co.id/scheduleresult.php PT PELNI] has ships going to [[Banjarmasin]] (using KM Egon), [[Pontianak]] (using KM Lawit), and [[Kumai]] (using KM Leuser and KM Egon). Another operator with ships also going to Kalimantan is Dharma Lautan Utama, which serves Pontianak, Ketapang, Kumai, and Sampit. There are normally no regular ships going directly into Semarang from other major cities in Java, except for the occasional ships from Jakarta during the 'mudik' period close to 'Lebaran' (Eid) offered as an alternative for people going back to their hometowns. Additionally, cruise ships occasionally spend a day in the port of Tanjung Emas. The port has few facilities for passengers, but an informal market of street vendors often assembles outside the secure-area. Most passengers take a one day tour to Borobudur, or a city tour of Semarang. ==Get around== ===By mini bus/bus=== There are medium-sized buses operated by government-owned company DAMRI in the city. These DAMRI buses are normally blue and white inc colour. DAMRI buses travels along the following routes: * DAMRI Route No.1: Terboyo-Banyumanik * DAMRI Route No.2: Terboyo-Mangkang * DAMRI Route No.3: Ngaliyan-Pucang Gading * DAMRI Route No.4: Johar-Kompleks Perumnas * DAMRI Route No.5: Mangkang-Ungaran (via toll road) * DAMRI Route No.6: Penggaron-Ungaran (via toll road) All the buses operated by DAMRI are air-conditioned, and relatively well-maintained. There are also routes operated by other private companies(Rata Kencana, MINAS, Nugroho, etc.) although they mostly use non air-conditioned buses and the fleet tends to be less well-maintained. All these buses stops whenever a passenger flags them. Accordingly, to alight you just have to tell the driver or conductor and the bust will pull aside and stop. There are very few designated bus stops and no route maps whatsoever, so it is good to ask a local beforehand and double check with the conductor. Fares range anywhere from Rp 2,000 to Rp 8,000 depending on the distance travelled. [[File:Trans-semarang.jpg|thumb|right|A blue-grey TransSemarang bus Koridor I passing Jl Pemuda near the Balai Kota]] Aside from those buses, there are also TransSemarang buses with designated bus stops on raised platforms (locally known as shelter). Despite being called a BRT system, the buses do not travel on a designated lane. There are currently four operational corridors: * Koridor I Penggaron-Mangkang * Koridor II Pudakpayung-Terboyo (Bus terminal) * Koridor III Pelabuhan (Port) - Akpol * Koridor IV Cangkiran-Ahmad Yani Airport- Stasiun Tawang (Tawang Station) Most interchanging of buses is done at the ''Balai Kota'' (City Hall) or SMAN 5 shelter in Jl. Pemuda. Further expansion works are currently conducted for corridors 5 and 6. Ticket costs Rp 3,500 for adult and Rp 2,000 for students. Make sure to keep your ticket when transferring from one line to another so that you won't have to buy a new ticket. Some of the less-frequented shelters do not have officials selling ticket, so you have to buy one on-board. This is by far the most visitor-friendly method of going around by public transit, although coverage is still lacking. There are also plenty of minibuses (locally called angkot/daihatsu) serving various other routes. The minibus has the route written on the windscreen, most of the times also at the back and the side of the vehicle. The route is normally written in the form of 'origin-destination' and sometimes with ' VIA ' information if there is more than 1 mini bus with the same origin-destination but through a different route or path in between. For example, the written route Johar-Sampangan, means that the origin is from Johar, with the end point being Sampangan and vice-versa. The fares for the mini-bus is around Rp 2,000-3,000. There are two kinds of minibuses, the orange coloured ones, which travels longer routes across the city, and the yellow coloured ones, which travels much shorter routes (e.g. from certain housing complexes to the nearest market or terminal). Do ask the conductor/driver of the minibus before you board, for the route it goes and whether it passes by the place you want to go. This is where you need some rudimentary Indonesian as the person you ask are unlikely to speak English. ===By taxi=== Taxis are very safe and comfortable, and reasonably priced (starting price, Rp 4,000). Make sure you understand the route or ask a friend. Make sure the driver uses the meter ("argo"). If he refuses to use the meter, use another taxi. List of taxi companies: * {{listing | name=Astria | url= | email= | address=Jl Jatisari 1, Semarang 50235 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 7460940 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Blue Bird| url= | email= | address=Jl. Brigjen Sudiarto no.492 ( Majapahit )| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 6701234| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Centris Multipersada | url= | email= | address=Jl Majapahit 583 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 6723624 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Kosti | url= | email= | address=Jl Pamularsih 15, Semarang 50148 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 7613333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Pandu Persada Saranamukti | url= | email= | address=Jl Kaligawe Km 4/46 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 6591234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Puri Kencana | url= | email= | address=Jl Rogojembangan Raya 68 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 6705050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===By car=== If you need to buy fuel for your car (Id:''bensin'') (Id:''gasolin'') is available in 3 different choices, "Premium", "Pertamax" and "Pertamax Plus" and (Id:"Solar") is available for diesel powered vehicles. Fueling a vehicle is not a self-service here, you cannot dispense the fuel yourself. The station has their own employees who will fill-up for you and then pay them. ==See== [[Image:Semarang_sampookong.jpg|thumb|One of the temple buildings in Sam Poo Kong temple complex, Semarang.]] [[File:Gereja Blenduk Semarang.jpg|thumb|Gereja Blenduk]] * {{see | name=Sam Poo Kong Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl Simongan No. 129 | lat=-6.9957 | long=110.3984 | directions= | phone=+62 24 7605 277 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The beautiful Sam Poo Kong temple (Gedung Batu) was built to honour the Muslim Chinese admiral named Cheng Ho of the Ming Dynasty who visited Semarang in the early 15th century. It was extensively renovated in 2006 to celebrate the 600th anniversary of Cheng Ho's voyage to Semarang. In the entry area there are a couple of stores that sell Chinese art and objects, including giant candles and, of course, there's a place to eat. This temple complex is one of the major temples for certain Chinese religions, notably Kong Hu Chu (Confucianism), and is replete with a long stone mural depicting major events of Cheng Ho's time here, as well as several different temples, each with its own specific style and architecture. You can burn an envelope in a special prayer oven, or ask a soothsayer to read fortune-telling sticks for you. The temple area is open to visitors if you pay an additional fee, otherwise you can see much of it from behind a chain - but the mural is behind the temples - but only those seeking to pray may actually enter the temples. }} Northern Semarang has a lot of old Dutch colonial buildings. This was where the old walled city was located. The wall is no longer there, but many of the old buildings remain, especially in the area called '''Kota Lama''' (The Old Town or Oudstadt). On certain months, this part of Semarang is flooded by the rising tide (called "rob" in Javanese). * {{see | name=Tanjung Mas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.9556 | long=110.4210 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A busy, important port during Dutch occupation (from 17th century to 1945). }} * {{see | name=Gereja Blenduk | alt=GPIB Immanuel | url= | email= | address=Jalan Letjen Suprapto 32 | lat=-6.9682 | long=110.4274 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The name means "domed church". A beautiful Protestant church built in 1753, it is the oldest church in Semarang. It has a baroque organ, a rarity in Indonesia }} * {{see | name=Simpang Lima | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.9905 | long=110.4228 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Vast town square and shopping district at the heart of Semarang. At night, you can eat, drink, or just wander around. On Sunday mornings, this is the venue for Semarang's Car Free Day, where families gather and enjoy activities such as cycling, roller-blading, playing basketball or simply enjoying the atmosphere while eating in their favorite food stall selling chicken porridge (''bubur ayam'') or other food. }} * {{see | name=Taman Budaya Raden Saleh | alt=Raden Saleh Cultural park | url= | email= | address=Jl Sriwijaya No.29 | lat=-7.0022357 | long=110.4242962 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A park and a center of cultural activities in Semarang, with theater and dance performances and the occasional art exhibition in the four buildings in the complex. It has a total area of 89,926² m and was formerly the site of Semarang's zoo before relocation. Suitable for family recreation or simply just watching artists practice for their performances. }} Semarang has very good landscape - some say the best landscape thanks to its coastal area in the northern part of the city, with Tanjung Mas as its international harbour and hilly area in the southern part stretching from Candi Sari area to Bukit Sari with the picturesque Mount Ungaran in the background. Unlike some other large cities in Indonesia, there are still a fair number of green areas and tree-lined streets. Be warned, however, that the sea is slowly reclaiming the coastal lowlands - a beautiful park showcasing traditional architecture has been partially inundated - and daily sea flooding occurs in some places, plus the temperatures and humidity can make it uncomfortably hot (above 32C). The highlands are more temperate but have also seen increases in temperature to an average of just about 29C. Before you get into the hilly area named Bukit Sari, you will see on your left '''Taman Tabanas Gombel''' where you can stop by, drink tea and see Semarang from the hill. It's a really beautiful view in the daytime and a very special romantic view during the nighttime. Mount Ungaran, with its tea and jasmine plantations, Bandungan village with its Gedungsongo (9 Shrines) Park and traditional fruits and vegetables market, ''Gua'' Kreo (Kreo Cave) with its interesting stalactite and stalagmite formations and, of course, the marina at Tanjung Mas are some alternatives for those who have more than 2 free days in Semarang. ===Monuments=== [[File:Teak Table and Chairs in hall of Lawang Sewu, Semarang.jpg|thumb|Side hall of Lawang Sewu]] '''Tugu Muda''' is one of Semarang's landmarks - an obelisk set in the middle of a roundabout. It is situated westward of Simpang Lima, on one of the 5 streets crossing Simpang Lima named Jalan Pandanaran. This monument commemorates the 5 days of fierce battle (14-19 October1945) between Indonesian freedom fighters and Japanese soldiers who refused to surrender. [[Image:Semarang_lawang_sewu.jpg|thumb|Stained glass window viewed from inside Lawang Sewu.]] There are some Dutch colonial buildings around Tugu Muda; the most famous one is '''Lawang Sewu''' which means '''A Thousand Doors''' in Javanese, although it doesn't have that many doors. It was built as the headquarters of the local railway company, and over time served various purposes. The Dutch reputedly used the foundation as a sort of jail and torture centre. Flashlight tours of the foundation, with it's interesting system of small pools of water to help keep it cool, are a fun scare. The attic, with its twin water towers, is also interesting as it was used by the military at one point as a badminton court. During World War II, it was used as the Japanese army's headquarters, and further atrocities were committed by the Japanese. Lawang Sewu's main attraction is its tall stained glass windows. The building is now undergoing restoration and usage by the railway company once again, after many years of laying vacant and being used for events; fortunately it is still open to the public. Tour guides are available at the building's entrance. Though reputed to be haunted by a variety of supernatural beings from various eras due to the great number of executions there before and during WWII, Lawang Sewu remains one of Semarang's most prominent landmarks. ===Museums=== * {{see | name=Museum Ronggowarsito | url=http://www.museumronggowarsito.org | email= | address=Jl. Abdurrahman Saleh No. 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 7602389 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-14:00, except on Monday | price=Rp 2,000 | content=Javanese culture and art. }} * {{see | name=MURI | alt=Museum Rekor Indonesia | url=http://www.muri.org/ | email= | address=Jl. Setiabudi no.179 Srondol | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mon-Fri, 08:00-16:00 | price= | content=Indonesian Record Museum. }} * '''Nyonya Meneer'''. Jamu (traditional Javanese medicine) museum. Jl. Kaligawe. Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00-15:00. * '''Mandala Bhakti'''. Military museum. Jl. Mgr.Sugiyopranoto. ===Amusement parks=== * '''Water Blaster''' (Water Boom). Enter through Graha Candi Golf Real Estate, proceed towards the interior of the complex with its dazzling hills view and quite an exotic feel of high breeze. This park offers a variety of water activities for adults and children, and its own food and beverage stands, so outside food and beverages aren't allowed. Unfortunately, in the past, this park had some problems with safety due to faulty construction and poor design, and a speed water slide that has a short end, which requires a guard hold an inner tube to prevent a rider from smacking into the wall at the end. Prices range between $5-10. * '''Catfish Park''' (Taman Lele). Kecamatan Tugu. Open daily. Facilities: children's playground, cultural and art shows, animal shows. * '''Marina Beach'''. North Semarang. Facilities: swimming pool, children's playground, beach volleyball, water sports. * '''Ngaliyan Tirta Indah''', Jalan Raya Ngaliyan Kecamatan Ngaliyan. Facilities: swimming pool, beautiful plantation, flower garden, sports centre. * '''Puri Maerokoco''' and '''Kampoeng Laut''' (a famous over-the-water restaurant). Tawangmas PRPP, a clone of TMII (Jakarta). Facilities: cultural and art shows, boat, water bike, small train, fishing pond. * '''Sodong''', 20 km from Semarang. Beautiful plantation, fishing pond, swimming pool. * '''Mangkang Zoo''', located in West Semarang. There are a lot of animals here but it lacks public appeal. ==Do== * {{do | name=Semarang Fair | url= | email= | address=Jl Sriwijaya no 29 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visit this annual which showcases various cultural entertainment. It is held every July. }} * {{do | name=Jateng Fair | url=http://seputarsemarang.com/jateng-fair-2010-prpp-4687 | email= | address=at PRPP Marina | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Annual showcases of Central Java Promotions and Development. It's held between June and July. }} * {{do | name=Wayang Orang Ngesti Pandowo | url= | email= | address=Jl Pemuda | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Watch Javanese theatrical performances. }} * {{do | name=Jaran Sampo | url= | email= | address=Tay Kak Sie and Sam Poo Kong Temples | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Attend the biggest ceremony of the Chinese community in Java, featuring a colourful procession and dances of decorated horses and 'liong' (dragon). }} * {{do | name=Dug Der Festival | url= | email= | address=Johar, Kota Lama, Polder Tawang | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Annual festival, one week before fasting month, or puasa. The name is derived from the sound of ''bedug'' ("Dug" - the sound of a gigantic drum often associated with Islam), and ''meriam bambu'' ("Der" - the sound of the traditional bamboo cannon). At the end of the festival, there's "Ngarak Warak", meaning procession to bring ''Warak'' across the city's main street (normally from the Mayor's office to the Johar Market). The Warak is a mythology animal, part giraffe, part lion, part Chinese dragon, part horse and part bird. It's the icon of the festival. You can buy toys at the festival, normally a warak laying an egg, thus the name "Warak Ngendog". }} * {{do | name=Semawis Night Market | url=http://www.gangbaru.com | email= | address=Gg. Warung, Chinatown | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Weekly night market, during Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. You could walk along the Gang Warung, and enjoy the hawker style local food, also some souvenirs from Semarang. There's also the annual, larger Semawis Market before the Chinese New Year. Check the website for more information. }} * {{see | name=Wayang Wong Ngesti Pandowo | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/WAYANG-ORANG-NGESTI-PANDOWO-SEMARANG/107095799314973 | email=wayangorangngestipandowo@yahoo.com | address=Jl. Sriwijaya No. 29 | lat= | long= | directions=inside Taman Budaya Raden Saleh, Ki Narto Sabdho building | phone=+62 81 57784939 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rp 25,000 | content=A weekly show of Javanese drama in the form of human puppet (''wayang orang'' in Indonesian or ''wayang wong'' in Javanese), with stories from folklore, Mahabarata and Ramayana. There is a show every Saturday night. An excellent chance to get a glimpse of Javanese culture in Semarang }} ==Learn== Semarang like all cities in Indonesia of its size and regional importance has a collection of colleges and universities. Some of them offer short courses of study via the Darmasiswa scholarship program for foreigners, while others offer courses independently of that or in cooperation with other organizations. Diponegoro University is a state university and is the biggest and the oldest university (est. 1956), and houses 11 faculties: law, economics, medicine, architecture, engineering, fisheries and marine sciences, animal agriculture, humanities, social and political sciences, public health, natural sciences and mathematics, and psychology. It hosts almost 40,000 students in its two campuses, Pleburan (downtown) and Tembalang in the southern hilly part of Semarang. It sometimes ranks amongst the world's top 500 universities. UNDIP offers 6-month and 1-year Indonesian language courses through the Darmasiswa program. Semarang State University (UNNES) has over 21,000 students in 8 faculties (Education, Language and Arts, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Science, Engineering, Sport Science, Economics, and Law) and has been in operation since 1965. UNNES offers 6-month and 1-year courses via the Darmasiswa program: Indonesian Language, Fine Art, Handicrafts, Traditional Music, Traditional Dance and Batik Art. Satya Wacana, located in the suburb of [[Salatiga]], offers a 3-month intensive Indonesian language course. There are several other colleges throughout the metropolis and in nearby towns and cities which may also offer short courses. Some also offer the opportunity for the earning of degrees. ==Work== For business travellers, Semarang is a transit city where you only have a chance to see Semarang's bustling activities from a taxi or a hotel's window. Semarang is also an industrial city. Many companies have opened their manufacturing plants in the eastern, western and southern parts of Semarang. For a foreigner who wants to work in Semarang, this is a good place because of its landscape and variety of work available; it is also strategic since an international airport, a KanIm Kelas I (Class I Immigration office) and the KanWil KemenKumHAM (Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights) are seated there, as is the ''Polisi Daerah'' (''PolDa'' - Provincial Police Headquarters), making handling work and stay permits much easier than in non-capital cities, towns and villages. You can live in the hilly and considerably cooler housing area in Candisari or Bukit Sari while you work in the downtown area. Traffic jams are considered to be fewer than in Bandung or Surabaya but the last couple of years have seen an upswing in traffic problems. Also, Semarang is famous for frugal business owners and is one of the most competitive cities to do business in. Some claim that if your business can survive here, it can survive in any part of Indonesia. Semarang is the home of the biggest "Jamu" (means "javanese traditional herbal medicine") industry such as Jamu Jago, Nyonya Meneer and others. Most of Jakarta's major banks and companies have opened branches in Semarang. Its relatively close vicinity to Jakarta (only 40 minutes by plane and 6 hours by train) allows Semarang to enjoy its status as a growing commerce hub on Java island. ==Buy== <!-- Please DO NOT remove unused listing fields from the standard sequence, that just makes further editing and editing listing details very time-consuming--> [[File:EPSN3106 (11002575065).jpg|320px|thumbnail|Semarang marketplace]] The currency used is Indonesian Rupiahs (Rp.), known also as IDR. There are money changers in the city centre, or you can go to a hotel or bank but you will get a worse exchange rate. Note that, as with elsewhere in Indonesia, money changers and banks will not accept US currency notes that are not in excellent condition or with an issuance year prior to 1999. They tend to prefer certain series, especially the "F" serie. Many US$ with an issuance date pre-1999 have been found to be counterfeits. As Semarang is not a city frequented by tourists, you won't find a large concentration of money changers on one particular street. The money changers listed below are generally reliable, and you can even call ahead to 'lock' a rate first before coming in personally in the next half an hour or so. * {{buy | name=Golden Valasindo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl Jend Sudirman 322, Ruko Siliwangi Square Kav 10 | lat= | long= | directions= TransSemarang Corridor I and IV, stop at Pasar Karangayu (Karangayu Market) - on the way from Airport to the city centre | phone=+62 24 76632631 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Rudo Indovalas Dunia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl Simpang Lima, Gajah Mada Plaza Bl A/9-10 | lat= | long= | directions= TransSemarang Corridor III and IV, stop at Simpang Lima | phone=+62 24 8444111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Supit | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl Pemuda 39 C| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 3542461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Supit (branch office)| alt= | url= | email= | address=Mal Ciputra Shop Office Bl B/4, Jl Simpang Lima 1 1 | lat= | long= | directions= TransSemarang Corridor III and IV, stop at Simpang Lima | phone=+62 24 8440814 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Valin Internusa| alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl Mayjen DI Panjaitan 158-160 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 3565222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} Banks are open between 08:30-15:00. You can visit some malls available in Semarang such as Sri Ratu (the first mall in Semarang from the 80's), Matahari Plaza, Ciputra Mall, Java Mall, DP Mall and Paragon Mall. You can buy batik (attractive Javanese cloth traditionally prepared with a wax and dye system), antiques and traditional items in ''Pasar Johar'' (Johar Market)). They have plenty of choices. Ask if you can get assistance from hotel staff or a travel agent's staffer to take you around Pasar Johar. It is also accessible by Angkot (mini-bus) from Simpang Lima. Aside from there, you can also buy high-quality batik at department stores like Matahari, or at batik specialists like Batik Keris and Danar Hadi, both in the Simpang Lima square area. Semarang also has its own style of batik, which can be found in various stores around town. There are many batik stores throughout town, catering to all different bank account sizes, and some have very reasonable prices. Of course, the old addage, "You get what you pay for," is often true with batik. There are numerous places around town to buy jewelry, paintings, handicrafts, art and other items that could make great souvenirs, and these places can be found all over town - even in unlikely places, like Club Merby on Jl MT Haryono (Mataram) No 653. Semarang has many arts and crafts shops around the city. They normally sell Javanese arts, paintings and clothes including Batik. Some shops popularly visited by tourist are: * {{buy | name=Andika Art & Crafts Gallery | url= | email= | address=Jl Puri Anjasmoro Street Block O-1/5. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 7606123 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Lia Gallery | url= | email= | address=Jl Genade Selatan 2. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 7498700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Goedang Art & Antique | url= | email= | address=Jl Pemuda 37. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 3564453 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Gallery Gerbang | url= | email= | address=Jl Dr. Wahidin 56. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 8447860 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Pandjang Art Shop | url= | email= | address=Jl Widoharjo 31A. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 3541460 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{buy | name=La Vogue | url= | email= | address=Jl Pemuda | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The city's oldest Antique shop located centrally at the heart of Semarang. }} While Semarang is not a shopper's paradise when it comes to having it all, it certainly has an excellent variety of choices for those who want to take home a taste of Indonesia, or Semarang. ==Eat== Although Semarang's choice of foods is not as complete as other larger cities, you can find Japanese, Italian (including pizzerias), Thai, Korean, Indian, Western and more. Although some of these places are inexpensive, such as many Chinese and Indonesian restaurants, most foreign food establishments tend to be expensive. ===Budget=== Many visitors buy ''Bandeng'' (milkfish) - locals call it ''Bandeng presto'' (pressure-cooked milkfish) or ''Bandeng duri lunak'' (soft-boned milkfish) - whatever the name, it has been pressure-cooked. Other famous food souvenirs include ''lumpia Semarang'' (a kind of fried spring roll with bamboo-shoot filling), ''wingko babat'' (small patties of glutinous rice and shredded coconut in a variety of flavours) and ''pia Kemuning'' (various kind of filling, but the traditional ones are filled with palm sugar). You can purchase any of these at food stores called ''toko oleh-oleh'' (a lot of them are located in "Jalan Pandanaran") or from street vendors and open stalls. If buying from street vendors or open stalls, you might look for those where locals go, as it is an indication of which ones are popular. Pressure-cooked milkfish can also be found in Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya supermarkets, but not in such variety, particularly the large number of hot sauces available locally. Wingko Babat is already known before World War II and can be stored in room tempearature at least for one week. It is from Babat village and the legendary is Tjap Kereta Api d/h Loe Soe Siang which then other many Wingko Babat makers imitate it, but usually smaller and not so delicious for cheaper price, although sometimes is sold expensive by many hawkers. There is also the money-minded eater's snack - ''nasi kucing'' (literally, cat rice, which is a very small portion of rice served with a modest amount of meat and vegetables), which can be had for about Rp 5,000. There are hawker-style food stalls and tents all across Semarang. They are very popular and offer good food at unbelievably cheap prices. Please note that, as they are not permanent establishments, they do not have phone numbers and exact addresses. However, they usually open in the same spots and at a regular time every day. Also, as in any hawker-style establishments, hygiene is not a top priority here. If you have a sensitive stomach, you should always consider cook's access to the fresh water and toilets, as well as whether the food is cooked fresh or set out in serving dishes. Anything served with ice should be questioned so as to avoid the trots. * {{eat | name=Simpang Lima | alt= | url=http://seputarsemarang.com/simpang-lima-semarang-4597 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Semarang, has plenty of food stalls offering a variety of Indonesian and Javanese food. The prices are cheap, sometimes very cheap: one piece of fried chicken, a thigh or a leg, plus 1 plate of steamed rice for as little as Rp 15,000. You can also get into other tents to try other meals. Some of them offer ''lesehan'' (sit on a ticker) while eating your meal, and may or may not include short tables. The beef or chicken ''satay'' (grilled skewers of meat, which usually includes fat and internal organs if you don't request pure meat) is mouth-watering, with peanut sauce and hot chillis, served with ''nasi goreng babat'' (fried rice with intestines) and is situated by the ''air mancur'' (water fountain), southward of Simpang Lima in front of the Diponegoro University campus. The Simpang Lima district has food on offer from early morning until late at night and one local favorite is ''nasi liwet'', which is rice served with a variety of add-ons and a coconut milk soup served together in a banana leaf. Be sure to get there early, around 11 pm - the best stalls are always busy and sell out quickly. }} * '''Jalan Pahlawan''', south of Simpang Lima, you will also find many food stalls under tents (''tenda''), selling a variety of foods from ''Gudeg'' (Jogjakartan pressure-cooked sweet jackfruit meal, usually served dry or wet with coconut milk soup, and you can add in fried chicken, eggs, and other items), ''bubur ayam'' (chicken porridge, a real treat), ''jagung bakar'' (grilled corn) and many others. Pamper yourself with plenty of good food, yet very cheaply. If you'd like something local, try Pak Edi's (Mr. Edi is the proprietor of the kaki lima) tahu gimbal, which is shrimp fried in a patty, raw cabbage, lontong, krupuk and bean sprouts in peanut sauce. If you want dessert, across the street from where the grilled corn vendors are is the famous ''es putar Conglik'', where they serve traditional coconut milk ice cream in a variety of tantalizing flavors, such as coconut, durian, chocolate, and ''blewah'' (Cucumis melo, a type of squash). * '''Semawis''', Gang Warung in the China Town. Hawker-style food. Located on. It opens only weekend nights (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and has a variety of food stalls offering authentic Semarang cuisine and delicacies. On Jl. Jagalan, you can order the best ''kue bandung'' (a type of giant pancake with yeast and served slathered with margarine or butter and a variety of toppings) in Semarang. * '''Jalan Pandanaran''', has numerous stores selling locally made "Semarang-ish" products worth buying as presents. Although parking is a bit of a hassle, it may only take you a minute or two to walk from where you are parked to visit these shops. '''Food Stalls''' ''(Note: Unless stated otherwise, these food stalls are only open after sunset every day)'' *{{eat | name=Ayam Goreng Salim | url= | email= | address=Pringgading | lat= | long= | directions=corner of Mataram and Pringgading | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tasty fried chicken }} * '''Kalasan Fried Chicken''', in Simpang Lima offers good food at cheap prices. *'''Koee Lekker Paimo''', Jl. Karanganyar, (''in front of Loyola High School, a famous school in Semarang''). Indonesian interpretation of Dutch pancakes. Daytime, weekdays only (Mon-Sat). * '''Lumpia Gang Lombok''', Lombok St, in Chinatown (but nowadays many Chinese traditional houses have been renovated to modern current styles), ''next to Tay Kak Sie Temple''. It is the pioneer of many lumpia stalls now and firstly opened before WWII. Some of the owner of other stalls ever worked at Lumpia Gang Lombok. Use dried shrimp (ebi) and also fresh shrimp. Open from morning. * '''Prasodjo'''. Hot and fried ''tofu'' (soybean curd) and ''tempe'' (soybean cake), eat them while they're hot with a green chilli named "cabe rawit" if you love it spicy hot! * '''Mbok Berek''', Jl Jendral Sudirman 58A. ''ayam penyet'' (traditional Javanese fried chicken that is smashed in a mortar and pestle so you can enjoy the ''sumsum'' - marrow), served with coconut milk and ''lalapan'' (raw vegetables). * '''Nasi Ayam Bu Wido''', Kemuning. Nasi Ayam or Javanese Chicken Curry (open for dinner only). * '''Satay Pak Kempleng''', Ungaran area - is delicious and known for years for its big cut satay portion (open for lunch). * '''Soto Bangkong''', (Bangkong Chicken Soup). Soto is delicious soup with a chicken/beef and turmeric based broth. ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bahagia | url= | email= | address=Jl Gajahmada 85 C | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Home-style Chinese and seafood. The ''mie goreng'' (fried noodle) and ''kee-kian goreng'' (fried pork meat) are a must-try. }} * {{eat | name=Bentuman Steak | url= | email= | address=Jl Taman Beringin No. 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} Jl. Pandanaran has a whole line of stores catering to foodstuffs, of which just a few are listed below. * {{eat | name=Bandeng Juwana Elrina-Warung (2nd floor) | url= | email= | address=Jl Pandanaran 57 | lat=-6.986428 | long=110.413279 | directions= | phone=+62 24 831 1488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serving different dishes of milkfish with local taste. GPS coordinates: S, }} * {{eat | name=Elrina Restaurant | url= | email= | address=Jl Pandanaran 83 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 831 0205 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serving different dishes of milkfish with local taste, Chinese and seafood. Air-con GPS Coordinates: -6.987110S, 110.415114E }} * {{eat | name=Bandeng Juwana Elrina | url=http://www.bandengjuwana.com | email= | address=Jl Pandaran no.57 | lat=-6.986428 | long=110.413279 | directions= | phone=+62 24 831 1488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=06:30-22:00, Sun-Thur, 06:30-23:00 Frid-Sat | price= | content=Semarang traditional foods. Bandeng Juwana Elrina ''Bandeng duri lunak'' (ready to eat, pressure-cooked, well-packed & soft-boned milkfish) to wet or dry "Lumpia Semarang". They also sell Semarang's traditional ''Wingko babat'', which is a flame-broiled coconut delicacy that is definitely a must-try and tasty, cakes and brownies, including the anise-flavoured "Gandjerel". Free sample tasting is offered at that store. They make the wingko babat fresh everyday, under the name of "Dyriana", which is the name of a local bakery that is also affiliated with that store. }} * {{eat | name=Dyriana Bakery & Cafe | url=https://www.dyriana.com | email= | address=Jl Pandanaran 51A | lat=-6.986197 | long=110.412804 | directions=look for the big oval billboard sign that says Dyriana bakery and cafe. | phone=+62 24 831 8531, +62 24 844 5175 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=06:30-22:00 | price= | content=Freshly made baked breads with specific local taste - try the "roti pisang" (bread with a small banana inside), cakes, and a nice cafe serving local hot foods and cold drinks. Air-con. Often has live demonstrations of traditional products being made right in the bakery (call first, often around 15:00-17:00pm). }} * {{eat | name=Gama Ikan Bakar & Seafood | url= | email=info@gamaseafood.com | address=Jl. M.T. Haryono 870A | lat=-6.995669 | long=110.43247 | directions=Go to Jl. A. Yani from Simpang Lima, go straight and turn right upon meeting a big Jl. M.T. Haryono intersection | phone=+62 24 845 5005, +62 24 845 5855 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price= | content=Traditional Indonesian seafood, providing both indoor and outdoor eating areas. }} * {{eat | name=Nglaras Rasa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 8319 766 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Jl MH Thamrin 124. Indonesian fast food, regular food and buffet. Air-con. }} * {{eat | name=Manggala food court | url= | email= | address=Jl Gajah Mada | lat= | long= | directions=first traffic light from simpang lima, on the left side of the road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Food court of various food, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, western. }} * {{eat | name=Toko Oen | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 354 1683 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Jl Pemuda 52, Bodjong. A Semarang institution since Dutch colonial days. Famous for its ice cream, steak and fried rice. }} * '''Ikan Bakar Cianjur''', Jl. Teuku Umar - serves a variety of fish dishes in a spacious restaurant, as well as other dishes and beverages. Air-con. ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Tungdeblang Resto | url= | email= | address=Jl Sultan Agung 107 Semarang | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= European, Asian & Indonesian Cuisine with a semi-fine casual dining concept, side by side with Tungdeblang billiards. }} * '''Nori The Japanese Kitchen Lounge''', Jl Jangli. Ask your taxi driver for Graha Candi Golf residence, it's located right at the main entrance. They have the best sushi in town. Contemporary Japanese dining with lounge-like ambience. Be wary of freshness. * '''Pringgading Restaurant''', Jalan Pringgading 54. Chinese food with Indonesian flair. Yum cha on Sunday mornings. Always full, very lively and chaotic. Service is not outstanding. * '''De Joglo Live Seafood Resto''', Jl S.Parman no. 76. Live and fresh Seafood. Venue styled as a traditional Javanese house ("joglo"). * {{eat | name=Xiang Yuen | alt=Grand Candi Hotel | url=http://www.grandcandihotel.com/xiangyuen.php | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 8416 222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Jl Sisingamangaraja No. 16. M-F 06:00-15:00 & 18:30-22:30, Sa-Su p7:00-15:00 & 18:30-22:30. Authentic Cantonese & Szechuanese. Rp 100,000-1,000,000 }} * {{eat | name=Pesta Keboen | url= | email= | address=Jl Veteran 29 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Indonesian and Dutch cuisine served in a restored Dutch colonial house furnished with antiques and Dutch East Indies memorabilia. Go there for the ambience. }} * {{eat | name=Seoul Palace | url= | email= | address=Jl Pandanaran 109 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Korean-style restaurant, with delicious barbecue, flavourful soups, and noodle dishes. }} * '''Sisingamangaraja Site''', (''known as "S2"''), Jl Sisingamangaraja, (''across the street from the Grand Candi Hotel''). A modern and hip mixed-use complex where people can hang out, drink, eat Japanese, Peranakan, or Western cuisine, or have coffee and desserts. There is also a gym on the second floor. * {{eat | name=Lemon Tea Resto & Bakery | url= | email= | address=Gayam St 1-3 | lat= | long= | directions=From Simpang 5, go to Matahari Mall, on Achmad Yani St go straight, and before the second traffic light turn right into the last lane on the right side, then you'll see a big sign in yellow | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00-22:00, Sat 10:00-23:00 | price=Rp 13,000-50,000 | content= Special course: lamb steak Africa, lamb chop, lamb fried rice. Free WiFi area. }} *{{eat | name=Rinjani View | url=https://www.rinjaniview.com | email= | address=Jl Rinjani No.12 (across the street from Hotel Candi Baru) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 8508541, +62 24 8508543 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-01:00 | price= | content=One-stop entertainment, food and beverage centre located in the upper town. Rinjani View consists of six outlets: Resto, Lounge, Teraz, Karaoke, The Cafe and Apartment's View. There's a fabulous view of Semarang City and Java Sea from all six. Serves Western, Chinese and Indonesian food. WiFi is available. }} * '''Mutiara''', Jl Setiabudi No 14, Gombel area. Upscale Chinese & Indonesian food. * '''Holiday''', Jl Pandanaran 6 Blok 18-20. Expensive Chinese food, including dim sum, often considered the best Chinese restaurant. * {{eat | name=Citrus Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.novotelsemarang.com | email=info@novotelsemarang.com | address=Jalan Pemuda 123 | lat=-6.97893 | long=110.41453 | directions=located at Novotel Semarang | phone=+62 24 356 3000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price= | content=A la carte restaurant equipped with live music at Hotel Novotel Semarang. }} ==Drink== In Semarang it is not easy to find bars. However, lately a few stylish venues have sprung up, mainly caters to the trendy young population. * '''E-Plaza''', Jl. Ruko Gajahmada Lantai II No.29. Located in an entertainment complex which comprises a cinema, a restaurant, and pool game venue. * '''Nori The Japanese Kitchen Lounge''', Jl Jangli (entrance to Graha Candi Golf complex). A great sushi joint and one of few places in town serving "sake", with live acoustic music on weekends. Can get very crowded though. There are few bars and cafes around 'Simpang Lima' (right in the downtown). After sunset, please avoid small tents selling homemade tea (teh poci) as lots of hookers look for targets, especially rich looking travelers. ''Wedang'' or ''wedhang'' means hot, soothing drink. You can get them in Simpang Lima, hotels or restaurants in Semarang. One of the most popular variety is STMJ (Susu Telor Madu Jahe, a concoction of milk, egg, honey, and ginger drink). * '''Es Kelapa Muda Kartika''', Jl MT. Haryono 83 (near Bubakan). The most delicious young coconut drinks. Daytime only, just get there early because late afternoon they're most likely sold out already. * '''On-On Pub''', Jl Rinjani, (''inside Hotel Candi Baru property''). Bar, a place to gather with Semarang's expatriate community. This is also the "home" of the Hashers & Harriets club of Semarang, which meets each Saturday for their walk/run that concludes at this pub. * '''Black Canyon Coffee Bar''', (''near On-On Pub and in front of Hotel Candi Baru''). Stylishly designed. Cozy place but very crowded especially during weekends. *{{drink | name=The Blue Lotus Coffeehouse | url= | email= | address=Jl. Ahmad Yani 197 | lat=-6.99442 | long=110.43146 | directions=between Panin Bank and CIMB Niaga Bank | phone=+62 812 2869248 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:00, closed Monday | price= | content=Freshly home-roasted Indonesian coffee beans. 8 different ways of brewing your coffee. Western food and Japanese cheesecake. }} * {{drink | name=Club 123 | alt= | url=http://www.novotelsemarang.com | email=club123@novotelsemarang.com | address=Jalan Pemuda 123 | lat=-6.97893 | long=110.41453 | directions=at Basement of Novotel Semarang | phone=+62 24 356 3000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=21:00 - 02:00 | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Less than Rp250,000|Rp250,000-500,000|More than Rp500,000}} ===Budget=== If you want to find budget accommodations, you can go to Jalan Kauman (Near Johar Market - TransSemarang Koridor II or buses to/from Terboyo Terminal) and you'll find a lot of cheap accommodations there. As is elsewhere in Indonesia, they are mostly not a hostel-style accommodation but likely to be a basic fan room with outside bathroom for the cheapest price level, some naming themselves as ''losmen'' (inns) and others as hotel. Several places offering basic fan room are located near the mosque at the northern end (Masjid Kauman) with rooms going for as cheap as Rp 50,000. Many budget places will not have a western-style shower. Another group of budget accommodation, slightly more upmarket but still affordable hotels, can be found along Jl. Imam Bonjol. With Rp 250,000 or even less you can possibly have an air-conditioned room in these hotels, such as Hotel Bali and Rahayu. TransSemarang Koridor III and buses to/from Terboyo Terminal (except DAMRI) pass by Jl. Imam Bonjol. Both above areas are not too far from both train stations (Poncol and Tawang), as well as the seaport (Tanjung Mas). * {{sleep | name=Hostel Imam Bonjol | alt= | url= | email=otnaira@yahoo.com | address=Jl Imam Bonjol 177 B | lat=-6.979911 | long= 110.410697 | directions= | phone=+62 853 2528 3959, +62 24 740 39769 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp 100,000 single room, Rp 165,000 double room | content=400 m from Tugu Muda, a 10-minute walk to Paragon Mall, 12 minutes to Dp Mall, 20 minutes from Ahmad Yani Airport, 5 minutes from Tawang train station, 2 minutes from the Joglosemar Shuttle bus station. Free WiFi, hot water, free map. They rent bicycles, and can assist with car rental. }} * {{sleep | name=Ibis budget Semarang Tendean | alt= | url=http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-8430-ibis-budget-semarang-tendean/index.shtml | email=reservation@ibisbudget-semarang-tendean.com | address=Jl. Pierre Tendean No. 21 | lat=-6.97825 | long=110.41334 | directions= | phone=+62 24 7692 888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= from Rp 258,000 double room | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Merbabu | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl Pemuda 122-124 | lat=-6.97933 | long=110.41514 | directions= | phone=+62 24 3547491, +62 24 3547492 | tollfree= | fax=+62 24 3547491 | checkin= | checkout=13:00 | price=Rp 250.000 | content=Single bed to family room for 4 people. A/C, telephone, TV, indoor bathroom, hot water. Refrigerator for deluxe rooms and above. Strategic location in Jl Pemuda next to Paragon City Mall. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Rahayu | alt= | url=http://hotel-rahayu.blogspot.it/p/kamar-superior-tentang-kami-kami.html | email= | address=Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 35-37, Semarang | lat=-6.9708 | long=110.4200 | directions= | phone=+62 24 3542532 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp 100,000 for a double | content=Double, triple, and quadruple rooms available, both fan and air-conditioned. Wi-fi available. }} * {{sleep | name=Tjiang Residence | alt= | url=http://www.tjiangresidence.com | email=reservation@tjiangresidence.com | address=Jl. Gang Pinggir No.24, 50136 Semarang | lat=-6.975297 | long=110.428106 | directions= | phone=+62 24 3540330 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp 190,000 | content=Unique hotel in the heart of Semarang's Chinatown (Pecinan), decorated in Chinese style. Close to Tay Kak Sie Temple, Semawis Night Market, and many restaurants and warungs in the surrounding streets. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Oewa Asia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Kol. Sugiono No. 12 Semarang | lat=6.9691813 | long=110.4223307 | directions= | phone=+62 24 3542547 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 55,000 | content=A hotel which is slightly derelict, but is unique as it has witnessed Semarang's history from the Dutch colonial era. Located in Semarang's Old Town (Kota Lama) area. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Terboyo Indah | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Terboyo Industri Raya No. 30 Semarang | lat=-6.947424 | long=110.468881 | directions= | phone=+62 24 6583751 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp 95,000 | content=Located in the northeastern part of Semarang, in the same area as Terboyo Bus Terminal. }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Elizabeth | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Sultan Agung, No. 1, Semarang | lat=-7.0081 | long=110.4159 | directions= | phone=+62 24 8413501, +62 24 8413176, +62 24 8319803 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp 175,000 | content=Located in the southern, slightly hilly part of Semarang, in the area known as Candi. Close to St. Elizabeth hospital and popular with many guests actually visiting their hospitalized relatives. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=New Metro Hotel | url=http://www.metrohotel.co.id/ | email=info@metrohotel.co.id | address=Jl Haji Agus Salim 2-4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 24 3547 371 | tollfree= | fax=+62 24 3510 863 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Newly-refurbished 3-star hotel. Close to Pasar Johar traditional market. }} * {{sleep | name=Candi Baru | url= | email= | address=Jl Rinjani 21 | lat= | long= | directions=start at Simpang Lima, the modern shopping centre. All taxi drivers know where this is. From here take Jl Pahlawan, when it leads uphill it changes name: Jalan Diponegoro. After 500 m you will see on the left a remarkable pink building with two towers. Here you turn right into Jl Argopuro, past the post office, at a three-forked junction turn right. Another 200 m and Hotel Candi Baru is on your left. Don’t confuse it with the Rinjani Hotel on the right. | phone=+62 24 315 272 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Another Dutch colonial style-hotel in Semarang's hilly district. Also the host of OnOn Pub (an expatriate favourite gathering, so you could find some information about Semarang on their bulletin board) and Black Canyon Cafe, a Thai Cafe chain. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dafam Semarang | url=http://www.dafamhotels.com | email=info@dafamsemarang.com | address=Jl Imam Bonjol 188 | lat=-6.9783299| long=110.4120724 | directions= | phone=+62 24 3554111 | tollfree= | fax=+62 24 3545111 | hours= | price=Rp370,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Three-star hotel for business and leisure travellers, comfortable accommodation. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grasia | alt= | url=http://www.hotelgrasia.com/ | email=info@hotelgrasia.com | address=Jl S.Parman 29 | lat=-7.00500 | long=110.40944 | directions= | phone=+62 24 8 444 777 | tollfree= | fax=+62 24 8 317 288 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=Rp 475,000 | content=Three-star hotel in Gajahmungkur, Rates include buffet breakfast, pick-up service from/to airport,car wash, unlimited WiFi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Muria-The Family and Convention | alt=Hotel Muria Semarang | url=http://hotelmuria.blogspot.com | email=muria@indosat.net.id | address=Jl Dr. Cipto 73 | lat=-6.978289 | long=110.434747 | directions=Coordinate 6.58'41S : 110.26'5E | phone=+62 24 351 3622 | tollfree= | fax=+62 24 351 5843 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=Rp 297,000 | content=Two-star hotel near Chinese business area. Caters to family and convention needs, has 6 representative meeting rooms, buffets breakfast, pick up service from/to airport, car wash, unlimited WiFi access. }} * {{sleep | name=ibis Semarang Simpang Lima | alt=ibis Simpang Lima | url=http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-6473-ibis-semarang-simpang-lima/index.shtml | email=info@hotelibissemarang.com | address=Jalan Gajah Mada 172 | lat=-6.98710 | long=110.42269 | directions=near Simpang Lima | phone=+62 24 33000888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp370,000 | content=3-star hotel near the hustle and bustle of Simpang Lima }} * {{sleep | name=Quest Hotel Semarang | alt=Quest Hotel Semarang | url=http://www.quest-hotels.com/location/hotel/2-Quest-Semarang | email=SemarangInfo@Quest-Hotels.com | address=Jl Plampitan No.37 - 39 | lat=-7.63972 | long=110.70750 | directions= | phone=+62 24 3520808 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=IDR 265000 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=13:00 | content=Near Simpang Lima business district and the Chinatown district. It is 15 minutes away from the airport and 10 minutes away from the train station. Rooms are equipped with cable TV, safe and tea/coffee making facilities and have a private balcony. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ciputra | alt= | url=http://www.swiss-belhotel.com/semarang/semarang.html | email=semarang@swiss-belhotel.com | address=Jl Simpang Lima | lat=-6.9891 | long=110.4237 | directions= | phone=+62 24 8449 888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 24 8447 888 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp650,000 | content=Managed by Swiss-Belhotel. Overlooking the town square and connected to Semarang's largest shopping mall, Mall Ciputra. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Candi Hotel | url=http://www.grandcandihotel.com | email= | address=Jl Sisingamangaraja No. 16 | lat=-7.01633 | long=110.422807 | directions= | phone=+62 24 8416 222 | tollfree= | fax=+62 24 8412 688 | hours= | price=Rp600,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=In an upscale residential area on the hill, next to a golf-course, and has several excellent restaurants. }} * {{sleep | name=Novotel Semarang | alt= | url=http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/gb/nov/5506/fiche_hotel.shtml#haut | email=reservation@novotelsemarang.com | address=Jl Pemuda No. 123 | lat=-6.97895 | long=110.41456 | directions= | phone=+62 24 3563 000 | tollfree= | fax=+62 24 3584 252 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp610,000 | content=Novotel is in the CBD area. }} * {{sleep | name=Horison Hotel | url=http://www.horisonsemarang.com/ | email=info@horisonsemarang.com | address=Jl KH Ahmad Dahlan No. 2, Simpang Lima | lat=-6.98975 | long=110.424767 | directions= | phone=+62 24 8450045 | tollfree= | fax=+62 24 8419 009 | hours= | price=Rp620,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Connected to Plaza Simpang Lima shopping centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Patra Semarang | alt= | url=http://www.patra-jasa.com/index.asp?fuseaction=main&area=semarang | email=reservation.semarang@patra-jasa.com | address=Jl Sisingamangaraja | lat=-7.012204 | long=110.420325 | directions=from Jl Sisingamangaraja, turn into Jl Ungaran. It leads straight to Patra Jasa Hotel | phone=+62 24 8414 141 | tollfree= | fax=+62 24 8314 448 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp565,000 | content=Resort-style hotel is in the hilly area of Candi Baru }} * {{sleep | name=Santika Premiere Semarang | alt=(formerly Graha Santika Hotel) | url=http://www.santika.com/santika_graha_semarang.htm | email=semarang@santika.com | address=Jl Pandanaran No. 116-120 | lat=-6.9928764 | long=110.4204859 | directions= | phone=+62 24 8413 115, +62 24 8413 121 | tollfree= | fax=+62 24 8413 113 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp640,000 | content=Four-star hotel close to the city centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Gumaya Tower Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.Gumayatowerhotel.com | email=info@gumayatowerhotel.com | address=Jl Gajah Mada 59 - 61 | lat= -6.9776 | long=110.4204 | directions= | phone=+62 24 355 1999 | tollfree= | fax=+62 24 355 1777 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp760,000 | content=5-star hotel. Houses a few restaurants and a coffee shop. }} ==Stay safe== Semarang's safety is considered moderate. The people are nice to strangers, helpful and friendly. Never touch anyone's head (especially teenagers and older men) as it is considered as "insult" and might invite troubles. In the crowded bus/train/small car used as public transportation, "unintended touch" is tolerated. Never look at someone (especially young men) straight in the eyes more than 3 times as it might be considered as "challenging them to fight" (this applies especially in bigger towns/cities) - Villagers are more friendly to strangers. Semarang is neither a small city nor huge city if compared to Jakarta. Everyone is urged to observe universal safety rules such as "only walk in the light-bright areas"; do not attempt to deal with hookers or trans-sexual hookers which are usually done under secluded and dark areas; lady travelers are urged not to travel alone after 23:00 especially in an unknown dark neighborhood, sometimes even in residential areas. Only withdraw a moderate amount of money in an open air ATM. When riding the public transportation it is not encouraged to wear jewellery, or gaudy and branded or designer watches. Petty thieves are common, but they do not strike when it isn't obvious. During the night if you must use public transportation, look for those units which have more than a few people riding and do avoid the empty ones. You might want to choose a seat close to the driver. ==Stay healthy== Tap water in Indonesia is not potable. So do not drink your hotel tap water unless you boil it first. Bottled water is very popular and not expensive, popular brand is Aqua, Ades, and 2 Tang. You can find bottled water in department stores and mini mart such as Indomart, Alfa Mart and in small street stalls. If in unfamiliar establishments or where you have no assurance of sanitation standards then take care with ice used in drinks, or water served to the table, ask if it has been boiled. Hospitals with 24 hours emergency rooms (ER): * RS Umum Pusat Dr. Kariadi, Jl. Dr. Sutomo No. 16, ☎ +62 24 413993, +62 24 413764, +62 24 413476. * RS. St. Elizabeth, Jl. Kawi No 1. ☎ +62 24 831 0035 * RS. Telogorejo, Jl. K.H. Achmad Dahlan, ☎ +62 24 446000. * RS. Panti Wilasa Cipto, Jl. Dr.Cipto 50, ☎ +62 24 546040. * RS. Panti Wilasa Citarum, Jl. Citarum No. 98, ☎ +62 24 3542224. ==Connect== Post offices are easy to find. DHL, TNT, Fedex and other international couriers also available. Local courier and shipping company (also serving international courier and freight) is ELTEHA (LTH). Ask your hotel staff to help you dealing with these courier companies. ==Cope== * Ambulance: ☎ 118 * Police: ☎ 110 * Central Java Police HQ, Jl. Pahlawan 1, ☎ +62 24 831-1382 * Semarang Police HQ. Jl. Dr Sutomo 19, ☎ +62 24 844-4444, +62 24 8418400 Police stations: * Central Semarang. Jl. Brumbungan Tengah 41, ☎ +62 24 354-5175 * North Semarang. Jl. Letjen Suprapto 45, ☎ +62 24 6921275 * South Semarang. Jl. Sultan Agung 103, ☎ +62 24 8315123. * West Semarang. : Jl. Ronggolawe Selatan, ☎ +62 24 7610698 * East Semarang. Jl. Majapahit, ☎ +62 24 6710863 Tourism Information Centre [http://www.semarang.go.id/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33&Itemid=51]: * Jalan Madukoro Blok BB, ☎ +62 24 7608570. * Jalan Pemuda 147, ☎ +62 24 3515451, (''next to Novotel Hotel''). ==Go next== Semarang is the major hub city of Central Java. * South From Semarang you can go to [[Dieng Plateau]] to a small town named [[Wonosobo]] for a one day sightseeing ancient hindu temples/candi in a former ancient city which lies in the misty plateau. * Futher South Alternatively, within one and a half hours you can go to [[Borobudur]] temple in Muntilan and then to [[Prambanan]] temple in Klaten and buy some antiques and batik in [[Yogyakarta]]. It takes less than 2 hours to drive from Semarang to Yogyakarta. [[Solo]] is also only a one and half hour drive from Semarang. You can also go further southward to some small towns like [[Ungaran]], [[Salatiga]], [[Ambarawa]], [[Kopeng]] and [[Bandungan]]. It will take at least a one day tour but is really worth it. You will see beautiful scenery on the way between Semarang, Salatiga and the adjacent cities like [[Solo]] and [[Yogyakarta]]. You can reach Solo (sometimes called Surakarta) or Yogyakarta in less than 2 hours. * North and out to the sea * [[Karimunjawa]] - A marine national park in the small islands north of Semarang. * East * [[Kudus]] - the centre of Indonesia's cigarettes industry, where some prominent manufacturers are located, of which 'Djarum' is the most famous. {{geo|-6.9667|110.4167}} {{IsPartOf|Central Java}} {{Guidecity}} [[WikiPedia:Semarang]] [[Commons:Category:Semarang]] je756tcei2b8bvprkyrfrkimsfdy57d 0 32281 2907118 2665295 2015-12-18T03:59:16Z AndreCarrotflower 1800 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} {{otheruses}} '''Seymour ''', [http://www.seymourcity.com/], is a city in [[Southern Indiana]]. It is the "small town" home of rocker John Mellencamp. ==Get in== ===by car=== * '''Interstate 65''' * '''U.S. Route 50''' * '''U.S. Route 31''' * '''Indiana State Highway 11''' * '''Indiana State Highway 258''' ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Southern Indiana Center for the Arts | alt= | url=http://www.soinart.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Housed in a 1851 brick mansion, owned by John Mellencamp, it has two main galleries and Mellencamp prints. }} * {{see | name=Freeman Army Airfield Museum | alt= | url=http://www.jacksoncountyin.com/images/freemanairfield.pdf | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge | alt= | url=http://www.fws.gov/midwest/Muscatatuck | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Shieldstown Covered Bridge | alt= | url=http://www.jacksoncountyin.com/coveredbridge_info.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Mellencamp Driving Tour | alt= | url=http://www.jacksoncountyin.com/images/mellenbrochure/mellencamp.pdf | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Oktoberfest | alt= | url=http://www.seymouroktoberfest.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} Shieldstown covered bridge. Built in 1876. Crosses the white river. ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=The Waffle House | url=http://www.wafflehouseseymour.com/ | email= | address=2509 E. Tipton Seymour, IN 47274 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 812 522-9500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open 24 hours/7 days a week | price= | content= }} This is not the national chain restaurant, but a local establishment with a great breakfast. The German Pancake is mammoth in size. ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Allstate Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=2603 Outlet Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 522-2666 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Days Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=302 Commerence Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 522-3678 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Econo Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=220 Commerence Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 522-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hampton Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=247 N. Sandy Creek Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 812 523-2409 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Connect== ===By phone=== Most telephone numbers in Seymour consist of +1 812 plus a seven-digit number, but a second area code (+1 930) was overlain onto the entire 812 area in September 2014. A local or in-state telephone call now requires all 10 digits of the local number be dialed (omitting just the leading +1 from a local landline call). Signage on many established businesses may still display the original seven-digit numbers; dial 812 before these if no area code is indicated. ==Go next== * '''Brown County''', [http://www.browncounty.com/] {{routebox-1 | image1=I-65.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Indianapolis]] | minorl1=[[Columbus (Indiana)|Columbus]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Louisville]] | minorr1=[[Scottsburg]] | image2=US 50.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Vincennes]] | minorl2=[[Bedford (Indiana)|Bedford]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Chillicothe (Ohio)|Chillicothe]] | minorr2='''[[Cincinnati]]''' }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|38.956389|-85.890000}} {{isPartOf|Southern Indiana}} [[Wikipedia:Seymour, Indiana]] [[Dmoz:Regional/North_America/United_States/Indiana/Localities/S/Seymour/]] 2rbti94lfpsv41eu3aav80jd7lou7b8 0 32407 2903810 2407265 2015-12-12T04:41:38Z AndreCarrotflower 1800 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Shawinigan''' is a city in the [[Mauricie]] region of [[Quebec]]. [[File:Trou du diable Shawinigan.JPG|thumb|right|300px|The "Trou du Diable" falls]] ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Auberge Gouverneur Shawinigan | alt= | url=http://www.hotelgouverneur.com/fiche.php?lang=en&hotel_id=10 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=1100, Promenade du Saint-Maurice. Rates start at $95. Located at the entrance of the National Mauricie Park in front of the Cité de l’énergie. Tour packages of the region are also offered by the hotel. Shawinigan Auberge Gouverneur has 106 rooms and suites. Its congress centre is composed of 14 meeting rooms equipped with relevant technology. }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Quebec Autoroute 55.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=END | minorl1= | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Drummondville]] | minorr1='''[[Trois-Rivières]]''' | image2= | imagesize2= | directionl2= | majorl2= | minorl2= | directionr2= | majorr2= | minorr2= }} {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Mauricie}} [[Wikipedia:Shawinigan, Quebec]] {{geo|46.5667|-72.75}} l9c0q31cyfcszwatynv5meid1wy12ge 0 32430 1315287 2006-03-01T05:09:09Z (WT-en) WindHorse 2630 Redirect [[Shei-pa National Park]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #Redirect [[Shei-pa National Park]] 30n85h258r5ndygii03wr40td9s7aab 0 32445 2383195 1315998 2013-08-15T19:33:39Z Traveler100bot 160739 add pagebanner wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disambiguation banner.png}} __NOTOC__ There is more than one place called '''Shelbyville''': ===[[United States]]=== * [[Shelbyville (Illinois)]] - A city in [[Central Illinois]]. * [[Shelbyville (Indiana)]] - A city in the [[Nine-County Region]] of [[Indiana]]. * [[Shelbyville (Kentucky)]] - A city in [[Kentucky Derby Region]]. {{disamb}} [[WikiPedia:Shelbyville]] 6oysek1y0ezrzogc6v6secxv8n3l4zp 0 32885 1337004 2006-02-18T03:30:12Z Wrh2 229 Sioux Falls (South Dakota) moved to Sioux Falls (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Sioux Falls]] sye7vpabg3kg58jm1345y44rxk1osen 0 33072 2641901 2601851 2014-08-16T22:40:28Z Matroc 248572 /* Bars */ coctail to cocktail wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Welcome banner.jpg}} '''Slovenian''' (''slovenski jezik'') or '''Slovene''' (''slovenščina'') is the national language of [[Slovenia]], an official regional language in southern [[Austria]] and northeastern [[Italy]] and one of the EU's official languages. It is not be confused with [[Slovak phrasebook|Slovak]] (''slovenčina''). Slovenian is a South Slavic language closely related to Serbian and Croatian and spoken by approximately 2.4 million speakers worldwide. In Slovenia, you may face some problems with understanding, even if you speak Slovene, because of the 56 dialects that are spoken in Slovenia. Slovenian belongs to the "synthetic" language group, which means that unlike English and other "analytical" languages, different grammatical aspects are expressed in one word by changing the structure of that word—adding an ending or prefix, modifying the core of the word, etc. In analytical languages such as English, the same is achieved by using separate auxiliary verbs, pronouns or adjectives while the actual word remains unchanged. In Slovenian, one word is often sufficient to express what English can achieve only by using multiple words. ''' A, B, C, Č, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, Š, T, U, V, Z, Ž ''' / ''' a, b, c, č, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, r, s, š, t, u, v, z, ž ''' ==Pronunciation guide== ===Vowels=== There are five vowels in Slovene: ''a, e, i, o, u'' are similar to the Spanish vowels. In some Slovene words the letter ''r'', like Serbo-Croatian, becomes a hard semi-vowel when it stands before another consonant, as in ''rdeč'' (red) or ''rjav'' (brown), or when it stands between two consonants, as in ''Brnik'' (the Ljubljana airport) or ''vrt'' (garden). Like other Slavic languages, the sound of each vowel is pure and clear. Notice the vowels have both long and short sounds. ; A : the 'a' in "far" [long] (aa) / the 'a' in "above" [short] (uh) "abeceda" (alphabet) ; E : the 'e' in "bled" [long] (ehh) / the 'e' in "met" [short] (eh) "edinček" (only child) ; I : the 'ee' in "see" [long] (ee) / the 'i' in "bit" [short] (ih) "ica" (little cow) ; O : the 'oa' in "cloak" [long] (ohh) / the 'o' in "obey" [short] (oh) "obala" (coast) ; U : the 'oo' in "pool" [long] (oo) / the 'oo' in "book" [short] (u) "ura" (clock) ===Consonants=== There are twenty consonants in Slovene. They can be voiced or unvoiced. They are pronounced as they are spelled (refer to the alphabet). ; B : the 'b' in "best" [end of a word 'p' sound]; "bdenje" (vigil) ; C : the 'ts' in "bets"; "car" (tsar) ; Č : the 'ch' in "chocolate"; "čmrlj" (bumble-bee) ; D : the 'd' in "day" [end of a word 't' sound]; "daljava" (distance) ; Dž : the 'j' in "jeep"; "džumbus" (noise) ; F : the 'f' in "far"; "fižol" (beans) ; G : the 'g' in "go" [end of a word 'k' sound]; galeb (sea-gull) ; H : the 'h' in "heat"; "hajduk" (bandit) ; J : the 'y' in "Yankee"; "Jugoslavija" (Yugoslavia) ; K : the 'k' in "kick"; "kamra" (bedroom in Slovene farm houses) ; L : the 'l' in "left", [but 'w' after another consonant or at the end of a word]; "letališče" (airport) ; Lj : the 'li' in "battalion"; "ljubka" (dapper (female form)) ; M : the 'm' in "mom"; "mah" (moss) ; N : the 'n' in "nothing"; pronounced like a Spanish ñ as in "Señor" after an an i; a common trait among Slavs. ni [nyee]; "nitje" (niti) ; Nj : the 'n' in "news"; "njiva" (field) ; P : the 'p' in "path"; "patos" (ecstazy) ; R : the 'r' in trilled like spanish 'r' in "rico", or 'er' when used as a vowel; "rjutje" (roar) ; S : the 's' in "seven"; "shramba" (closet) ; Š : the 'sh' in "shock"; "ščetka" (brush) ; T : the 't' in "taxi"; "tovariš" (comrade) ; V : the 'v' in "vase" [after a vowel or before a consonant is 'w' sound, by itself is 'oo' sound], "včasih" (sometimes) ; Z : the 'z' in "zero"; "zlato" (gold) ; Ž : the 'su' in "pleasure" or 'ge' in "garage"; "žrtev" (victim) The voiced consonants are b, d, g, j, l, m, n, r, v, z, ž. The unvoiced consonants are c, č, f, h, k, p, s, š, t. Look carefully at the letters č, š, and ž. They are typical for Slovene and some other Central and South European languages. Also, note how you pronounce j and h in Slovene. Certain letters will at times be grouped with certain other letters and have a slightly different pronunciation. The same happens when they occupy a certain position in the word. Examples: When ''l'' is at the end of a word or placed after any consonant other than ''j'', it is pronounced as ''w'' as in ''bel'' (BEW, "white"), ''popoldan'' (POPOWDAN, "afternoon"). ''V'' is pronounced as 'v' before vowels (''vaja'' "exercise", ''voda'' "water"), before the consonants r (''vrt'' "garden", ''vreme'' "weather") and before vowels within a word (''živeti'' "to live", ''zvezek'' "notebook"). When ''v'' is at the end of the word, after a vowel or before a consonant (except ''r'' and ''l'') it is pronounced as ''w'', as in ''prav''[prow] ("OK"), ''kovček''[kowcheck] ("suitcase"). When v is at the beginning of the word or when it appears between consonants or before two or more consonants it is pronounced as 'u' as in ''vprašati''[uprashati] ("to ask"), ''vhod''[ukhod] ("entrance"), avto[auto] ("car, automobile"). In different parts of Slovenia, people ponounce word differently. In [[Maribor]] they say ''vprašati''[fprashat] ("to ask"), ''vhod''[fkhod] The Slovene ''r'' is pronounced strongly, slightly rolled. It is pronounced as er when it stands before another consonant or when it stands between two consonants. In western Slovenia, "how" is "kako", while in eastern Slovenia, "how" is (like in Russia) "kak". In the few words in which they appear, two identical vowels or consonants are pronounced as one long one, as in ''priimek'' ("surname"), ''oddelek'' ("department"). ===Common diphthongs=== The Slovene diphthongs are generally considered phonemically as combinations of two phonemes, a vowel and /j/ or a vowel and [w] (often written as [u]. The Slovene phonetic diphthongs are [ew, Ew, aw, Ow, ej, oj, Oj, aj, uj]. The diphthongs [aw] and [aj] can safely be used as equivalents of the English /aU/ and /aI/. ; aj : Like the word "eye" ; ej : Like 'ay' in "pay" ; oj : Like 'oy' in "toy" ; uj : Like 'wee' in "week" ; ae : Like 'a' in "father" and 'e' in "empty" ; ija : Like 'ia' in "Lydia" ; ije : Like 'ie' in the Spanish word "miedo" ====Common Digraphs==== ; nje : similar to the Spanish sound 'ñe' in "muñeco" [nyeh] ; lj : as 'lee' in "leek" ; dja : as the 'dia' in "Lydia" [dyah] ; kje : as the quie' in the Spanish word "quiero" [kyeh] ===Stress=== Like Serbo-Croatian, stress usually falls on the second or third-last syllable, but in any case the stressed is always put in capital letters. ==Phrase list== ===Basics=== {{infobox|Common signs| ; ODPRTO [ohd-PEHR-toh] : Open ; ZAPRTO [zah-PEHR-toh] : Closed ; VHOD [VUH-hoht] : Entrance ; IZHOD [IHZ-hoht] : Exit ; POTISNI [poh-TEES-nih] : Push ; VLECI [VLEH-tsih] : Pull ; STRANIŠČE [strah-NEESH-cheh] : Toilet ; MOŠKI [MOHSH-kih] : Men ; ŽENSKE [ZHENS-keh] : Women ; PREPOVEDANO [preh-poh-VEH-dah-noh] : Forbidden/ Prohibited}} ; Hello. : Živjo. (''ZHEE-vyoh'') / Zdravo. (''ZDRAH-voh'') ; How are you? : Kako ste? (''kah-KOH steh?'') ; Fine, thank you. : Hvala, dobro. (''HVAH-lah, DOH-broh'') ; What is your name? : Kako ti je ime? (inf) (''kah-KOH tee yeh ee-MEH?'') / Kako Vam je ime? (pol) (''kah-KOH vahm yeh ee-MEH?'') ; My name is ______ . : Ime mi je ______ . (''ee-MEH mee yeh____'') ; Nice to meet you. : Lepo, da sva se spoznala . (''leh-POH, dah svah seh spohz-NAH-lah'') ; Please. : Prosim. (''PROH-sihm'') ; Thank you. : Hvala. (''HVAA-lah'') ; Thank you very much. : Hvala lepa. (''HVAA-lah LEH-pah'') ; You're welcome. (in response to 'Thank you'): Prosim. (''PROH-sihm'') / Ni za kaj. (''nee zah kai'') ; Yes. : Da. (''dah'') ; No. : Ne. (''neh'') ; Yes, please. : Da, prosim (''dah PROH-sihm'') ; No, thank you. : Ne, hvala. (''neh HVAH-lah'') ; Excuse me.[to get through] : Samo malo, prosim. (''sah-MOH MAH-loh, PROH-sihm'') ; Excuse me. : Oprostite. (''oh-prohs-TEE-teh'') ; I'm sorry. : Oprostite. (''oh-prohs-TEE-teh'') ; Goodbye : Nasvidenje. (''nahs-VEE-deh-nyeh'') ; So long! : Adijo! (''ah-DYOH!'') (inf) ; See you later. : Živijo. (''ZHEE-viyoh'') ; I have trouble speaking Slovenian. : Slabo govorim slovensko. (''slah-BOH goh-voh-REEM sloh-VEHNS-koh'') ; Do you speak English? : Govorite angleško? (''goh-voh-REE-teh ahn-GLEHSH-koh?'') ; Is there someone here who speaks English? : Je tukaj kdo, ki govori angleško? (''yeh TOO-kai KH-doh, kih goh-voh-REE ahn-GLEHSH-koh?'') ; Help! : Na pomoč! (''nah poh-MOHTCH!'') ; Look out! : Pazi! (inf.) (''PAH-zee!'') / Pazite! (for.) (''PAH-zee-teh!'') ; Good day./Good afternoon. : Dober dan (''DOH-ber dahn'') ; Good morning. : Dobro jutro. (''DOH-broh YOO-troh'') ; Good evening. : Dober večer. (''DOH-behr veh-CHEEHR'') ; Good night. : Lahko noč. (''LAA-koh nohtch'') ; I don't understand. : Ne razumem. (''neh rah-ZOO-mahm'') ; I understand. : Razumem. (''rah-ZOO-mahn'') ; Where is the toilet? : Kje je stranišče? (''kyeh yeh strah-NEESH-cheh'') ===Problems=== ; Leave me alone. : Pustite me pri miru. (''POOS-tee-teh meh pree MEE-roo'') ; Don't touch me! : Ne dotikajte se me! (''nah doh-TEE-kahj-teh seh meh!'') ; I'll call the police. : Poklical bom policijo. (''poh-KLEE-kahl bohm poh-lee-TSEE-yoh'') ; Police! : Policija! (''poh-lee-TSEE-yah!'') ; Stop! Thief! : Ustavite tatu! (''oos-TAH-vee-teh TAH-too!'') ; I need your help. : Potrebujem vašo pomoč. (''poh-treh-BOO-yehm VAH-shoh poh-MOHTS'') ; It's an emergency. : Nujno je. (''nooj-NOH yeh'') ; I'm lost. : Izgubil sem se. (''eez-GOO-beel sehm seh'') ; I lost my bag. : Izgubil sem torbo. (''eez-GOO-beel sehm TOHR-boh'') ; I lost my wallet. : Izgubil sem denarnico. (''eez-GOO-beel sehm deh-NAHR-nee-tsoh'') ; I'm sick. : Bolan sem./Slabo mi je. (''BOH-lahm sehm/ SLAH-boh mee yeh'') ; I've been injured. : Poškodoval sem se. (''pohsh-KOH-doh-vahl sehm seh'') ; I need a doctor. : Potrebujem zdravnika. (''poh-treh-BOO-yehm zdrahv-NEE-kah'') ; Can I use your phone? : Lahko uporabim vaš telefon? (''lah-KOH oo-poh-RAH-beem vahsh teh-leh-FOHN?'') ===Numbers=== ; 0 : nič (''nihch'') ; 1 : ena (''EH-nah'') ; 2 : dva (''dvah'') ; 3 : tri (''tree'') ; 4 : štiri (''SHTEE-rih'') ; 5 : pet (''peht'') ; 6 : šest (''shehst'') ; 7 : sedem (''SEH-dehm'') ; 8 : osem (''OH-sehm'') ; 9 : devet (''deh-VEHT'') ; 10 : deset (''deh-SEHT'') ; 11 : enajst (''eh-NAIST'') ; 12 : dvanajst (''dvah-NAIST'') ; 13 : trinajst (''tree-NAIST'') ; 14 : štirinajst (''shtih-rih-NAIST'') ; 15 : petnajst (''peht-NAIST'') ; 16 : šestnajst (''shest-NAIST'') ; 17 : sedemnajst (''seh-dehm-NAIST'') ; 18 : osemnajst (''oh-sehm-NAIST'') ; 19 : devetnajst (''deh-veht-NAIST'') ; 20 : dvajset (''DVAI-seht'') ; 21 : enaindvajset (''eh-nain-DVAI-seht'') ; 30 : trideset (''TREE-deh-seht'') ; 40 : štirideset (''shtee-rih-DEH-seht'') ; 50 : petdeset (''PEHT-deh-seht'') ; 60 : šestdeset (''SHEST-deh-seht'') ; 70 : sedemdeset (''SEH-dehm-deh-seht'') ; 80 : osemdeset (''OH-sehm-deh-seht'') ; 90 : devetdeset (''deh-VEHT-deh-seht'') ; 100 : sto (''stoh'') ; 101 : sto ena (''stoh eh-nah'') ; 200 : dvesto (''DVEHS-toh'') ; 300 : tristo (''TREES-toh'') ; 400 : štiristo (''shtee-REES-toh'') ; 500 : petsto (''PEHT-stoh'') ; 600 : šeststo (''SHEH-stoh'') ; 700 : sedemsto (''SEH-dehm-stoh'') ; 800 : osemsto (''OH-sehm-stoh'') ; 900 : devetsto (''deh-VEHT-stoh'') ; 1000 : tisoč (''TEE-sohch'') ; 1001 : tisoč ena (''tee-SOHCH EH-nah'') ; 2000 : dva tisoč (''Dvah TEE-sohch'') ; 10,000 : deset tisoč (''DEH-seht TEE-sohch'') ; 1,000,000 : milijon (''mee-LYOHN'') ; number _____ (''train, bus, etc.'') : številka (''shteh-VEEL-kah'')_____ (''vlak, avtobus, itd.'') ; half : pol (''pohl'') ; less : manj (''mahnj'') ; more : več (''vehch'') ===Time & Dates=== ; now : sedaj (''SEH-dai'') / zdaj (''Zdai'') ; later : kasneje (''KAHS-neh-yeh'') ; before : pred (''prehd'') ; morning : jutro (''YOO-troh'') ; noon : poldan (''POHL-dahn'') ; afternoon : popoldne (''POH-pohl-dneh'') ; evening : večer (''VEH-chehr'') ; night : noč (''nohch'') ; midnight : polnoči (''POHL-noh-chee'') ; today : danes (''DAH-nehs'') ; yesterday : včeraj (''VCHEH-rai'') ; tomorrow : jutri (''YOO-tree'') ; tonight : nocoj (''NOH-tsoy'') ; this week : ta teden (''tah TEH-dehn'') ; last week : prejšnji teden (''PREYSH-nyee TEH-dehn'') ; next week : naslednji teden (''nah-SLEHD-nyee TEH-dehn'') ====Clock time==== ; one o'clock AM : ena (''EH-nah'') ; two o'clock AM : dve (''dveh'') ; noon : poldan (''POWL-dahn'') ; one o'clock PM : trinajst (''tree-NAIST'') ; two o'clock PM : štirinajst (''shtih-rih-NAIST'') ====Duration==== ; _____ minute(s) : 1 minuta/ 2 minuti/ 3,4 minute/ 5-100 minut (''mee-NOO-tah/ mee-NOO-tee/ mee-NOO-teh/ MEE-noot'') ; _____ hour(s) : 1 ura/ 2 uri/ 3,4 ure/ 5-100 ur (''OO-rah/ OO-ree/ OO-reh/ oor'') ; _____ day(s) : 1 dan/ 2 dneva/ 3,4 dnevi/ 5-100 dni (''dahn/ DNEH-vah/ DNEH-vee/ dnee'') ; _____ week(s) : 1 teden/ 2 tedna/ 3,4 tedni/ 5-100 tednov (''TEH-dehn/ TEHD-nah/ TEHD-nee/ TEHD-nohf'') ; _____ month(s) : 1 mesec/ 2 meseca/ 3,4 meseci/ 5-100 mesecev (''MEH-sets/ meh-SEH-tsah/ meh-SEH-tsee/ meh-SEH-tsehf'') ; _____ year(s) : 1 leto/ 2 leti/ 3,4 leta/ 5-100 let (''LEH-toh/ LEH-tee/ LEH-tah/ leht'') ====Days==== ; Sunday : nedelja (''neh-DEH-lyah'') ; Monday : ponedeljek (poh-neh-DEH-lyehk'') ; Tuesday : torek (''TOH-rehk'') ; Wednesday : sreda (''SREH-dah'') ; Thursday : četrtek (''CHEH-tuhr-tehk'') ; Friday : petek (''PEH-tehk'') ; Saturday : sobota (''soh-BOH-tah'') ====Months==== ; January : januar (''YAH-nwahr'') ; February : februar (''FEH-brwahr'') ; March : marec (''MAH-rehts'') ; April : april (''AH-preew'') ; May : maj (''mai'') ; June : junij (''YOO-nee'') ; July : julij (''YOO-lee'') ; August : avgust (''OW-goost'') ; September : september (''sehp-TAHM-buhr'') ; October : oktober (''ohk-TOH-buhr'') ; November : november (''noh-VAHM-buhr'') ; December : december (''daht-SAHM-buhr'') ====Writing Time and Date==== time: 18:47, quarter past 8 - četrt na 9, quarter to 4 - tričetrt na 4, half past 9 - pol 10 date: (day/month/year) 12. avgust 2005, 12.8.2005 ===Colors=== ; black : črna (''CHEHR-nah'') ; white : bela (''BEH-lah'') ; gray : siva (''SEE-vah'') ; red : rdeča (''rhd-DEH-chah'') ; blue : modra (''MOH-drah'') ; cyan : sinja (''SEE-nyah'') ; yellow : rumena (''roo-MEH-nah'') ; green : zelena (zeh-LEH-nah'') ; orange : oranžna (''ORAHN-zhnah'') ; purple : vijolična, škrlatna (''vyoh-LEECH-nah, shkr-LAHT-nah'') ; brown : rjava (''RYAH-vah'') ; pink : roza (''ROH-zah'') ===Transportation=== ; airplane : letalo (''leh-TAH-loh'') ; helicopter : helikopter (''HEH-lee-kohp-tehr'') ; taxi : taksi (''TAHK-see'') ; train : vlak (''vlahk'') ; tram : tramvaj (''TRAHM-vay'') ; bus : avtobus (''ow-TOH-boos'') ; trolley : voziček (''VOH-zee-chehk'') ; car : avto (''OW-toh'') ; van : dostavno vozilo (''dohs-TOW-noh voh-ZEE-loh'') ; truck : kamion (''KAH-myohn'') ; ferry : trajekt (''TRAH-yehkt'') ; ship : ladja (''LAH-dyah'') / brod (''brohd'') ; boat : čoln (''chouwn'') / ladja (''LAH-dyah'') ; bicycle : kolo (''KOH-loh'') ; motorcycle : motorno kolo (''MOH-tohr-noh KOH-loh'') ====Bus and train==== ; How much is a ticket to _____? : Koliko/Kolko je vozovnica do_____? (''koh-LEE-koh/KOHL-koh yeh VOH-zohv-nee-tsah doh...?'') ; One ticket to _____, please. : Eno vozovnico do _____, prosim. (''EH-noh VOH-zohv-nee-tsoh doh...?'') ; Where does this train/bus go? : Kam gre ta vlak/avtobus? (''kahm greh tah vlahk/AHF-toh-boos?'') ; Where is the train/bus to _____? : Kje ima odhod vlak/avtobus do _____? (''kyeh EE-mah OHD-khohd vlahk/AHF-toh-boos doh...?'') ; Does this train/bus stop in _____? : Ali ta vlak/avtobus ustavi v _____? (''AH-lee tah vlahk/AHF-toh-boos OOS-tah-vee veh...?'') ; When does the train/bus for _____ leave? : Kdaj odide vlak/avtobus za _____? (''kdai OH-dee-deh vlahk/AHF-toh-boos zah...?'') ; When will this train/bus arrive in _____? : Kdaj pride vlak/avtobus v _____? (''kdai PREE-deh vlahk/AHF-toh-boos veh...?'') ; bus station: avtobusna postaja (''ow-toh-BOOS-nah POHS-tah-yah'') ; train station: železniška postaja (''ZHEH-lehz-neesh-kah POHS-tah-yah'') ; waiting room: čakalnica (''CHAH-kahl-nee-tsah'') ; ticket sale: prodaja vozovnic (''PROH-dah-yah VOH-zohf-neets'') ; track: peron (''PEH-rohn'') ; ticket: vozovnica (''VOH-zohv-nee-tsah'') ; seat: sedež (''SEH-dehzh'') ; coach: vagon (''VAH-gohn'') ; conductor: sprevodnik (''SPREH-vohd-neek'') ; express train: ekspresni vlak (''ehx-PREHS-nee vlahk'') ; intercity train: IC vlak (''EE-TSEH vlahk'') ; Slovenian Railways: Slovenske železnice (SŽ) (''SLOH-vehn-skeh ZHEH-lehzh-nee-tseh (SEH-ZHEH)'') ====Directions==== ; How do I get to _____ ? : Kako pridem do _____ ? (''kah-KOH PREE-dehm doh...?'') ; How do I get to the train station? : Kako pridem do železniške postaje? (''kah-KOH PREE-dehm do zheh-LEHZ-neesh-keh pohst-EYE-yeh?'') ; How do I get to the bus station? : Kako pridem do avtobusne postaje? (''kah-KOH PREE-dehm doh OW-toh-boos-neh pohst-EYE-yeh?'') ; How do I get to the airport? : Kako pridem na letališče? (''kah-KOH PREE-dehm nah leh-tah-LEE-shcheh?'') ; How do I get downtown? : Kako pridem do centra? (''kah-KOH PREE-dehm doh TSEHN-trah?'') ; How do I get to the youth hostel? : Kako pridem do mladinskega hotela? (''kak-KOH PREE-dehm doh mlah-deens-KEH-gah hoh-TEH-lah?'') ; How do I get to the _____ hotel? : Kako pridem do hotela _____? (''kak-KOH PREE-dehm doh hoh-TEH-lah?'') ; How do I get to the American/Canadian/Australian/British consulate? : Kako pridem do ameriškega/kanadskega/avstralskega/britanskega konzulata? (''kak-KOH PREE-dehm doh ah-MEH-reesh-keh-gah/KAH-nahd-skeh-gah/ows-TRAHL-skeh-gah/bree-TAHNS-keh-gah kohn-zoo-LAH-tah?'') ; Where are there a lot of... : Kje je polno... (''kyeh yeh POHL-noh...'') ; ...hotels? : ...hotelov? (''hoh-TEH-low'') ; ...restaurants? : ...restavracij? (''REHS-tow-rah-tsy'') ; ...bars? : ...barov? (''BAH-row'') ; ...sites to see? : ...znamenitosti? (''ZNAH-meh-NEE-tohs-tee?'') ; Can you show me on the map? : Mi lahko pokažete na zemljevidu?(''Mee lah-KOH poh-kah-zhet-eh nah zem-yeh-VEE-doo?'') ; street : cesta/ulica (''TSEH-stah/ OO-lee-tsah'') ; Turn left. : Zavijte levo. (''zah-VEE-teh LEH-voh'') ; Turn right. : Zavijte desno. (''zah-VEE-teh DEHS-noh'') ; left : levo (''LEH-voh'') ; right : desno (''DEHS-noh'') ; straight ahead : naravnost (''nah-RAHV-nohst'') ; towards the _____ : proti _____ (''PROH-tee'') ; past the _____ : mimo _____ (''MEE-moh'') ; before the _____ : pred _____ (''prehd'') ; Watch for the _____. : Bodite pozorni na _____. (''BOH-dee-teh poh-ZOHR-nee nah...'') ; intersection : križišče (''kree-ZHEE-shcheh'') ; north : sever (''SEH-vehr'') ; south : jug (''yoog'') ; east : vzhod ('ooz-HOD'') ; west : zahod (''zah-HOD'') ; uphill : navzgor (''nowz-GOHR'') ; downhill : navzdol (''nowz-DOHL'') ====Taxi==== ; Taxi! : Taksi! (''TAHK-see'') ; Take me to _____, please. : Odpeljite me, prosim, v/na _____. (''OHD-peh-lyee-teh meh, PROH-seem, vuh/nah'') ; How much does it cost to get to _____? : Koliko stane do _____? (''KOH-lee-koh STAH-neh doh?'') ; Take me there, please. : Peljite me tja, prosim. (''PEH-lyee-teh meh tyah, PROH-seem'') ; taximeter : taksimeter (''TAHK-see-meh-tehr'') ; Turn on taximeter, please! : Vključite, prosim, taksimeter! (''VKLYOO-chee-teh, PROH-seem, TAHK-see-meh-tehr!'') ; Stop here, please! : Ustavite tukaj, prosim! (''OOS-tah-vee-teh TOO-kai, PROH-seem'') ; Wait here for a moment, please! : Počakajte tukaj za trenutek, prosim! (''POH-chah-kai-teh TOO-kai zah TREH-noo-tehk, PROH-seem!'') ; Can you tell me when to get there? : Ali mi lahko poveste, kdaj priti do. (''AH-lee mee LAH-koh POH-vehs-teh, kdai PREE-tee doh'') ====Lodging==== ; Do you have any rooms available? : Ali imate prosto sobo? (''AH-lee ee-MAH-teh PROHS-toh SOH-boh?'') ; How much is a room for one person/two people? : Kakšna je cena enoposteljne/dvoposteljne sobe? (''KAHKSH-nah yeh TSEH-nah eh-noh-pohs-teh-LYEH-neh SOH-beh?'') ; Does the room come with... : Ali ima soba... (''AH-lee EE-mah SOH-bah'') ; ...bedsheets? : ...rjuhe? (''RYOO-heh'') ; ...a bathroom? : ...kopalnico? (''koh-pahl-NEE-tsoh'') ; ...a telephone? : ...telefon? (''teh-LEH-fohn'') ; ...a TV? : ...televizor? (''teh-leh-VEE-zohr'') ; May I see the room first? : Si lahko ogledam sobo? (''see LAHH-koh oh-GLEH-dahm SOH-boh?'') ; Do you have anything quieter? : Imate kakšno mirnejšo sobo? (''ee-MAH-teh KAHKSH-noh meer-NAY-shoh SOH-boh?'') ; ...bigger? : ...večjo? (''VEH-chyoh?'') ; ...cleaner? : ...bolj čisto? (''BOH-lee CHEES-toh?'') ; ...cheaper? : ...cenejšo? (''TSEH-nyeh-shoh?'') ; OK, I'll take it. : Prav, vzel jo bom. (''prow, OO-zew yoh bohm'') ; I will stay for _____ night(s). : Ostal bom _____ noč/noči. (''OHS-tow bohm...nohch/NOH-chee'') ; Can you suggest another hotel? : Mi lahko priporočite drug hotel? (''mee LAH-koh pree-poh-roh-CHEE-teh drook HOH-tew?'') ; Do you have a safe? : Ali imate sef? (''AH-lee ee-MAH-teh sehf'') ; ...lockers? : ...omarice na ključ? (''oh-mah-REE-tseh nah klyooch?'') ; Is breakfast/supper included? : Ali je zajtrk/kosilo vključen/vključeno? (''AH-lee yeh ZAY-turk/KOH-see-loh VKLYOO-chehn/VKLYOO-cheh-noh?'') ; What time is breakfast/supper? : Ob kateri uri je zajtrk/kosilo? (''ohb KAH-teh-ree OO-ree yeh ZAY-trehk/KOH-see-loh?'') ; Please clean my room. : Prosim, počistite mojo sobo. (''PROH-seem, POH-chees-tee-teh MOY-oh SOH-boh'') ; Can you wake me at _____? : Me lahko zbudite ob _____? (''meh LAH-koh zboo-DEE-teh ohp____?'') ; I want to check out. : Rad bi se odjavil. (''raht bee seh oh-DYAH-feel'') ; rooom with a view : soba z razgledom (''SOH-bah zuh RAHZ-gleh-dohm'') ; shared room : skupna ležišča (''SKOOP-nah LEH-zheesh-chah'') ; shared bathroom : skupna kopalnica (''SKOOP-nah KOH-pahl-nee-tsah'') ; hot water : vroča voda (''VROH-chah VOH-dah'') ; country tourism : kmečki turizem (''KMECH-kee TOO-ree-zehm'') ; breakfast : zajtrk (''ZAI-tuhrk'') ; lunch : kosilo (''koh-SEE-loh'') ; dinner : večerja (''VAH-cheh-ryah'') ; snack : prigrizek (''pree-GREE-zehk'') =====Money===== ''' NOTE ''' Slovenia now utilises the euro (€, EUR) as its currency, having previously used the Slovenian tolar (SIT). ; Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? : Ali sprejemate ameriške/avstralske/kanadske dolarje? (''AH-lee spreh-YEH-mah-teh ah-meh-REESH-keh/ows-TRAHLS-keh/kah-NAHDS-keh doh-LAH-ryeh?'') ; Do you accept British pounds? : Ali sprejemate britanske funte? (''AH-lee spreh-yeh-MAH-teh bree-TAHNKS-keh FOON-teh?'') ; Do you accept credit cards? : Ali sprejemate kreditne kartice? (''AH-lee spreh-yeh-MAH-teh kreh-DEET-neh kahr-TEE-tseh?'') ; Can you change money for me? : Mi lahko zamenjate denar? (''mee LAH-koh zah-meh-NYAH-teh DEH-nahr?'') ; Where can I get money changed? : Kje lahko zamenjam denar? (''kyeh LAH-koh zah-MEH-nyahm DEH-nahr?'') ; Can you change a traveler's check for me? : Mi lahko vnovčite potovalni ček? (''mih LAH-koh oo-noh-VCHEE-teh poh-TOW-nih check?'') ; Where can I get a traveler's check changed? : Kje lahko vnovčim potovalni ček? (''kyeh LAH-koh vuh-NOHF-cheem poh-toh-FAHL-nee check?'') ; What is the exchange rate? : Kakšno je menjalno razmerje? (''KAHKSH-noh yeh meh-NYAHL-noh rahz-MEH-ryeh?'') ; Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)? : Kje je bankomat? (''kyeh yeh bahn-KOH-maht?'') ; ATM: bankomat (''BAHN-koh-maht'') ; Coins : kovanci (''koh-VAHN-tsee'') ; Bank: banka (''BAHN-kah'') ; Exchange office : menjalnica (''MEH-nyah-nee-tsah'') ; Euro : euro (''EH-oo-roh'') ; Credit card: kreditna kartica (''KREH-deet-nah KAHR-tee-tsah'') ; Debit card : debetna kartica (''DEH-beht-nah KAHR-tee-tsah'') ; Money: denar (''DEH-nahr'') ; Cheque: ček (''check'') ; Travel cheque: potovalni ček (''poh-TOH-vahl-nee check'') ; Currency : valuta (''vah-LOO-tah'') ===Eating=== ; A table for one person/two people, please. : Mizo za enega/dva, prosim. (''MEE-zoh zah eh-NEH-gah/dvah, PROH-seem'') ; Can I look at the menu, please? : Ali lahko vidim jedilnik, prosim? (''AH-lee LAH-koh VEE-dahm yeh-DEEL-neek, PROH-seem?'') ; Is there a house specialty? : Ali obstaja hišna specialiteta? (''AH-lee ohbs-TAH-yah HEESH-nah speh-tsyah-lee-TEH-tah?'') ; Is there a local specialty? : Ali obstaja lokalno posebnost? (''AH-lee ohbs-TAH-yah loh-KAHL-noh poh-SEHB-nohst?'') ; I'm a vegetarian. : Sem vegetarijanec. (''sehm veh-geh-tah-RYAH-nehts'') ; I don't eat pork. : Ne jem svinjine. (''neh yehm svih-NYEE-neh'') ; I only eat kosher food. : Jem samo košer hrano. (''yehm SAH-moh KOH-shehr HRAH-noh'') ; Can you make it "lite", please? (''less oil/butter/lard'') : Lahko uporabite manj olja/masla/masti? ; fixed-price meal : meni (''MEH-nee'') ; à la carte : po naročilu (''poh nah-roh-CHIH-loo'') ; breakfast : zajtrk (''ZAY-tehrk'') ; lunch : malica/kosilo (''mah-LEE-tsah/koh-SEE-loh'') ; supper : večerja (''veh-CHEH-ryah'') ; meal : obrok (''OH-brohk'') ; soup : juha (''YOO-hah'') ; appetizer : aperitiv (''ah-peh-REE-teew'') ; hors d'oeuvre : predjed (''PREH-dyeht'') ; main course : glavna jed (''GLAW yeht'') ; desert : sladica (''slah-DEE-tsah'') ; digestive : digestiv (''dee-GEHS-teew'') ; snack : prigrizek (''pree-GREE-zehk'') ; I want _____. : Želim _____. (''ZHEH-leem____'') ; I want a dish containing_____. : Želim jed z_____. (''ZHEH-leem yehd zuh____'') ; chicken : piščanec (''peesh-CHAH-nehts'') ; beef : govedina (''goh-VEH-dee-nah'') ; fish : riba (''REE-bah'') ; ham : šunka (''SHOON-kah'') ; sausage : klobasa (''kloh-BAH-sah'') ; cheese : sir (''seer'') ; eggs : jajca (''YAI-tsah'') ; salad : solata (''soh-LAH-tah'') ; vegetables : zelenjava (''zeh-LEH-nyah-vah'') ; fruit : sadje (''SAH-dyeh'') ; bread : kruh (''krooh'') ; toast : opečeni kruh (''oh-PEH-cheh-nee krooh'') ; croissant : rogljiček (''roh-GLYEE-chehk'') ; doughnut : krof (''krohf'') ; noodles : rezanci/testenine (''reh-ZAHN-tsih/tehs-teh-NEE-neh'') ; rice : riž (''reezh'') ; beans : fižol (''FEE-zhohl'') ; May I have a glass of _____? : Lahko dobim kozarec _____? (''lah-KOH DOH-beem koh-ZAH-rehts_____?'') ; May I have a cup of _____? : Lahko dobim skodelico _____? ; May I have a bottle of _____? : Lahko dobim steklenico _____? (''LAH-koh DOH-beem steh-kleh-NEE-tsoh____?'') ; coffee : kava (''KAH-vah'') ; espresso : ekspres kava (''EHKS-prehs KAH-vah'') ; tea : čaj (''chai'') ; juice : sok (''sohk'') ; milk : mleko (''MLEH-koh'') ; (bubbly) water : (gazirana) voda (''(gah-zee-RAH-nah) VOH-dah'') ; water : voda (''VOH-dah'') ; beer : pivo (''PEE-voh'') ; red/white wine : rdeče/belo vino (''RDEH-cheh/BEH-loh VEE-noh'') ; May I have some _____? : Ali lahko dobim_____? (''AH-lee lah-KOH DOH-beem____?'') ; salt : sol (''sohl'') ; black pepper : črni poper (''chrnee POH-pehr'') ; butter : maslo (''MAHS-loh'') ; Excuse me, waiter?[m]/waitress?[f] : Oprostite, natakar?[m]/natakarica?[f] (''oh-prohs-TEE-teh, nah-TAH-kahr?[m]/nah-tah-kah-REE-tsah?[f]'') ; I'm finished. : Jaz sem končal. (''yahz sehm KOHN-chahl'') ; It was delicious. : Bilo je odlično. (''BEE-loh yeh ohd-LEECH-noh'') ; Please clear the plates. : Odnesite, prosim, krožnike. (''ohd-NEH-see-teh, PROH-seem, krohzh-NEE-keh'') ; The check, please. : Račun, prosim. (''RAH-choon, PROH-sihm'') ===Bars=== ; Do you serve alcohol? : Ali vam služijo alkohol? (''AH-lee vahm sloo-ZHEE-yoh ahl-KOH-hohl?'') ; Is there table service? : Ali strežete pri mizi? (''AH-lee streh-ZHEH-teh pree MEE-zee?'') ; A beer/two beers, please. : Pivo/dve pivi, prosim. (''PEE-voh/dveh PEE-vee, PROH-seem'') ; A glass of red/white wine, please. : Kozarec rdečega/belega vina, prosim. (''koh-ZAH-rehts rdeh-CHEH-gah/beh-LEH-gah VEE-nah, PROH-seem'') ; A pint, please. : Veliko pivo, prosim. (''veh-LEE-koh PEE-voh, PROH-seem'') ; A bottle, please. : Steklenico, prosim. (''steh-kleh-NEE-tsoh, PROH-seem'') ; cocktail : koktajl (''KOHK-tail'') ; martini : martini (''mahr-TEE-nee'') ; brandy : žganje (''ZHGHA-nyeh'') ; cognac : konjak (''KOH-nyahk'') ; whiskey : viski (''VEES-kee'') ; vodka : vodka (''VOHD-kah'') ; rum : rum (''rohm'') ; water : voda (''VOH-dah'') ; club soda : radenska (''RAH-dehn-skah'') ; tonic water : tonik (''TOH-neek'') ; orange juice : pomarančni sok (''poh-mah-RAHN-chnee sohk'') ; Coke (''soda'') : kokakola (''koh-kah-KOH-lah'') ; Do you have any bar snacks? : Imate kakšne prigrizke? (''ee-MAH-teh KAHKSH-nyeh pree-GREES-keh?'') ; One more, please. : Še enega/eno, prosim. (''sheh eh-NEH-gah/EH-noh, PROH-seem'') ; Another round, please. : Še enkrat enako, prosim. (''sheh EHN-kraht eh-NAH-koh, PROH-seem'') ; When is closing time? : Kdaj se zapre? (''kd-ahy seh zah-PREH?'') ===Shopping=== ; Do you have this in my size? : Ali imate to v moji velikosti? (''AH-lee ee-MAH-teh toh veh MOH-yee veh-lee-KOHS-tee?'') ; How much is this? : Koliko stane to? (''koh-LEE-koh STAH-neh toh?'') ; That's too expensive. : To je predrago. (''toh yeh preh-DRAH-goh'') ; Would you take _____? : Ali bi vzeli _____? (''AH-lee bee VZEH-lee____?'') ; expensive : drago (''DRAH-goh'') ; cheap : poceni (''poh-TSEH-nee'') ; I can't afford it. : Ne morem si privoščiti. (''neh MOH-rehm see pree-VOSH-chih-tee'') ; I don't want it. : Tega nočem. (''TEH-gah NOH-chehm'') ; You're cheating me. : Hočete me ogoljufati. (''hoh-CHEH-teh meh oh-goh-LYOO-fah-tee'') ; I'm not interested. : Ne zanima me. (''neh zah-NEE-mah meh'') ; OK, I'll take it. : Dobro, vzel bom to. (''DOH-broh, OO-zehl bohm toh'') ; Can I have a bag? : Lahko dobim vrečko? (''LAH-koh doh-BEEM VREHCH-koh?'') ; Do you ship (overseas)? : Ali lahko pošljete? (''AH-lee lah-KOH posh-LYEH-teh?'') ; I need... : Potrebujem... (''poh-treh-BOO-yehm'') ; ...toothpaste. : ...zobna krema. (''ZOHB-nah KREH-mah'') ; ...a toothbrush. : ...zobna ščetka. (''ZOHB-nah SHCHEHT-kah'') ; ...tampons. : ...tamponi. (''tahm-POH-nee'') ; ...feminine napkins. : ženska prtički. (''ZHEHNS-kah puhr-TEECH-kih'') ; ...soap. : ...milo. (''MEE-loh'') ; ...shampoo. : ...šampon. (''shahm-POHN'') ; ...pain reliever. : ...tablete proti bolečinam. (''tah-BLEH-teh boh-leh-CHEE-nahm'') ; ...cold medicine. : ...zdravilo proti prehladu. (''zdrah-VEE-loh PROH-tee preh-HLAH-doo'') ; ...stomach medicine. : ...zdravilo za želodec. (''zdrah-VEE-loh zah zheh-LOH-dehts'') ; ...a razor. : ...brivnik. (''BREEW-nihk'') ; ...razor blades. : brivice. (''brih-VEE-tseh'') ; ...shaving cream. : krema za britje. (''KREH-mah zah BREET-yeh'') ; ...deodorant. : dezodorant. (''deh-zoh-doh-RAHNT'') ; ...perfume. : dišava. (''deesh-AH-vah'') ; ...an umbrella. : ...dežnik. (''DEZH-nihk'') ; ...sunblock cream/lotion. : ...krema/mleko za sončenje. (''KREH-mah/MLEH-koh zah sohn-CHEH-nyeh'') ; ...a postcard. : ...razglednica. (''rahz-GLEHD-nih-tsah'') ; ...postage stamps. : ...poštne znamke. (''POHSHT-neh ZNAHM-keh'') ; ...batteries. : ...baterije. (''bah-TEH-ryeh'') ; ...writing paper. : ...pisemski papir. (''pee-SEHMS-kee PAH-peer'') ; ...a pencil. : ...svinčnik. (''SVEENCH-nihk'') ; ...a pen. : ...pero. (''peh-ROH'') ; ...English-language books. : ...knjige v angleščini. (''KNYEE-geh oo ahn-GLEHSH-chee-nee'') ; ...English-language magazines. : ...revije v angleščini. (''REH-vyeh vuh ahn-GLEHSH-chee-nee'') ; ...an English-language newspaper. : ...časopis v angleščini. (''chah-soh-PEES oo ahn-GLEHSH-chee-nee'') ; ...an English-Slovene dictionary. : ...angleško - slovenski slovar. (''ahn-GLEHSH-koh-sloh-VEHNS-kee SLOH-vahr'') ===Driving=== ; I want to rent a car. : Rad bi najel avto. (''raht bee NAH-yehl OW-toh'') ; Can I get insurance? : Se lahko zavarujem? (''seh LAH-koh zah-VAH-roo-yehm?'') ; stop (''on a street sign'') : stop (''stohp'') ; one way : enosmerna cesta (''eh-nohs-MEHR-nah TSEHTS-tah'') ; yield : nimaš prednosti (''NEE-mash prehd-NOHS-tee'') ; no parking : parkiranje prepovedano (''pahr-KEE-rah-nyeh preh-poweh-DAH-noh'') ; speed limit : omejitev hitrosti (''oh-meh-YEE-tay heet-ROHS-tee'') ; gas (''petrol'') station : črpalka (''chr-PAHL-kah'') ; petrol : bencin (''BEHN-tseen'') ; diesel : dizelsko gorivo (''DEE-zehls-koh goh-REE-voh'') ; traffic sign : prometni znak (''proh-MEHT-nee znahk'') ; traffic lights : semafor (''seh-MAH-fohr'') ; road : cesta (''TSEHS-tah] ; street : cesta/ulica (''TSEHS-tah/oo-LEE-tsah'') ; square/circus : trg (''tuhrg'') ; pavement : pločnik (''PLOHCH-neek'') ; driver : voznik (''VOHZ-neek'') ; pedestrian : pešec (''PEH-shets'') ; driver licence : vozniško dovoljenje (''vohz-NEESH-koh'') ; undertaking : prehitevanje (''preh-hee-TEH-vah-nyeh'') ; fee : kazen (''KAH-zehn'') ; traffic police : prometna policija (''proh-MEHT-nah poh-LEET-sihyah'') ; detour : obvoz (''OHB-vohz'') ; toll station : cestninska postaja (''tsehts-NEENS-kah pohs-TAH-yah'') ; toll fee : cestnina (''tsehst-NEE-nah'') ; vignette (toll sticker) : vinjeta (''vih-NYEH-tah'') ; automatic motorway tolling : ABC [Avtomatsko Brezgotovinsko Cestninjenje] (''ow-toh-MAHTS-koh brehz-goh-TOW-eens-koh tsehst-nee-NYEH-nyeh'') ; border pass : mejni prehod (''MAY-nee PREH-khoht'') ; customs : carina (''tsah-REE-nah'') ===Language Barrier=== ; Do you speak English? : Govorite angleško? (''goh-voh-REE-teh ahn-GLEHSH-koh?'') ; Does anyone here speaks English? : Ali tukaj kdo govori angleško? (''AH-lih TOO-kai kdoh goh-VOH-rih ahn-GLEHSH-koh?'') ; I speak a little..... : Govorim malo..... (''goh-VOH-reem MAH-loh'') ; I understand. : Razumem. (''rah-ZOO-mehm'') ; I don't understand. : Ne razumem. (''neh rah-ZOO-mehm'') ; Could you speak more slowly, please? : Lahko govorite malo počasneje, prosim? (''lah-KOH goh-voh-REE-teh MAH-loh poh-chahs-NEH-yeh PROH-sihm?'') ; Could you repeat that, please? : Lahko ponovite, prosim? (''lah-KOH poh-NOH-vih-teh, PROH-sihm'') ; Could you show me in my dictionary/phrasebook? : Ali mi lahko pokaže v mojem slovarju/fraz? (''AH-lee mee LAH-koh poh-KAH-zeh vuh MOH-yehm sloh-VAH-ryoo/frahz?'') ===Authority=== ; I haven't done anything wrong. : Ničesar nisem zagrešil. (''nee-CHEH-sahr NEE-sehm zah-GREH-sheel'') ; It was a misunderstanding. : Gre za nesporazum. (''greh zah nehs-poh-RAH-zoom'') ; Where are you taking me? : Kam me peljete? (''kahm meh peh-LYEH-teh?'') ; Am I under arrest? : Sem aretiran? (''sehm ah-reh-TEE-rahn?'') ; I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen. : Sem ameriški/avstralski/britanski/kanadski grški državljan. (''sehm ah-MEH-reesh-kee/ows-TRAHLS-kee/bree-TAHNS-kee/kah-NAHDS-kee GRSH-kee dehr-ZHOW-lyahn'') ; I want to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian consulate. : Želim poklicati ameriški/avstralski/britanski/kanadski grški konzulat. (''ZHEH-leem poh-KLEE-tsah-tih ah-meh-REESH-kee/ows-TRAHLS-kee/bree-TAHNS-kee/kah-NAHDS-kee GRSH-kee kohn-ZOO-laht'') ; I want to talk to a lawyer. : Hočem govoriti s svojim odvetnikom. (''KHOH-chehm goh-voh-REE-tee suh SVOY-eem ohd-veht-NEE-kohm'') ; Can I just pay a fine now? : Ali lahko zdaj plačam globo? (''AH-lee LAH-koh zdai PLAH-chahm GLOH-boh?'') ===Emergencies=== ; Help! : Na pomoč! (''nah POH-motch!'') ; Look out! : Pazi! (''PAH-zee!'') ; Fire! : GORI! (''goh-REE!'') ; Go away! : Pojdi stran! (''poy-DEE strahn!'') ; Thief! : Tat! (''taht!'') ; Stop thief! : Ustavite tatu! (''oos-TAH-vih-teh tah-TOO!'') ; Call the police! : Pokličite policijo! (''poh-KLEE-chih-teh poh-liht-SEE-yoh!'') ; Where is the police station? : Kje je policijska postaja? (''kyeh yeh poh-LEE-tsihy-skah pohs-TAH-yah?'') ; Can you help me please? : Ali mi lahko pomagate, prosim? (''AH-lih mih lah-KOH poh-MAH-gah-teh, PROH-seem'') ; Could I use your telephone/mobil/cell phone? : Ali lahko uporabim vaš telefon/mobilnik/mobitel? (''AH-lih lah-KOH oo-poh-RAH-beem vahsh teh-LEH-fohn/moh-BIHL-neek/moh-BIH-tehl?'') ; There's been an accident! : Zgodila se je nesreča! (''zgoh-DEE-lah seh yeh neh-SREH-chah!'') ; Call a : Pokličite (''poh-KLEE-chih-teh'') ; ...doctor! : ...zdravnika! (''ZDROW-nih-kah!'') ; ...an ambulance! : ...rešilce! (''reh-SHEEL-tseh'') ; I need medical attention! : Potrebujem medicinsko pomoč! (''poh-treh-BOO-yehm meh-dee-TSEENS-koh poh-MOHCH!'') ; I'm ill. : Bolan(a) sem. (''BOH-lahn (ah) sehm'') ; I'm lost. : Izgubil(a) sem se. (''eez-GOO-beel (ah) sehm seh'') ; I've been raped! : Posilili so me! (''poh-see-LEE-lee soh meh!'') ; Where are the toilets? : Kje so sanitarije? (''kyeh soh sah-nee-TAH-ryeh?'') {{Usablephrasebook}} {{phrasebookguide}} [[Wikipedia:Slovene language]] cfod636609bej24tknupibwe1p7cfzs 0 33126 2680293 1344465 2014-10-28T12:04:15Z LPfi 79572 changed redirect to [[Winter sport]] (as [[Snowmobiling]]): more specific wikitext text/x-wiki #redirect [[Winter sport]] ebfurybe3yg3yxk9l1flmxaqkdwujd9 0 33164 2648346 2428863 2014-08-25T02:17:47Z Matroc 248572 /* Understand */ accesable to accessable wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} {{itinerary}} The Sognefjellet is a mountain pass in central Norway, joining the [[Sognefjorden]] in the East with the [[Ottadalen]] in the West. ==Understand== [[Image:A view from Riksveg 55 at Sognefjellet.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Route 55, the Sognefjellet in April]] At 1,434 metres above sea level the Sognefjellet is the highest mountain pass in Northern Europe, and it is only accessible in the summer with a varying opening time. ==Prepare== ==Get in== The road forms part of Norweigan Highway Route 55. Despite being one of the most remote and rugged roads in Europe, the Sognefjellet is easily accessed by public transport, with two buses daily in the summer leaving Sogndal on the South-West side, and Lom in the North-East side, connecting with buses to Otta (route information on Fjord1 [http://www.fjord1.no/default.asp?page=364|Sognefjellet]). ==Go== ===By bicycle=== British newspaper the Guardian named the Sognefjellet one of the top 10 cycle rides in the world (Guardian (2007) [http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2007/jan/02/top10.cycling|The]). ===By bus=== From Sogndal the bus headed out from the town and joins the Lustrafjorden, the very end of the [[Sognefjorden]] – the longest in Norway. The road impressively and smoothly traverses its shores to the village of Skjolden where the waters end. From there the route heads steeply up past gulleys and streams, menacing waterfalls, impassable rapids, into the cloud, and beyond. The glacier and rain-fed rivers get ever wilder, until, dramatically, the road sweeps onto the flat plateaux. The landscape is bare rock, and even in July ice is all around: floating in opaque blue lakes, in great drifts covering whole mountain-sides, and hanging from peaks higher-still, the great glaciers of the Jotunheimen. Other than a couple of hostels there is little but rock and ice, and our trusty road, the Sognefjellet. As suddenly the road joined the plateaux it leave it: at Krossbu the road glides into the virgin Bøvre river valley, a narrow scar in the highlands, fringed with dizzying waterfalls, which gradually widens and opens out into the [[Ottadalen]] at [[Lom]]. From there it connects to buses towards [[Otta]], you can also catch servies from here back East. ==See== *The Lustrafjorden arm of the [[Sognefjorden]], the longest fjord in Norway and the second longest fjord in the world. *Norway's largest glacier, the '''Jostedalsbreen Glacier'''. * '''Galdhøpiggen''', the highest mountain in Norway. ==Sleep== There are a couple of hostels up on the plateaux, bustling with skiiers and hikers.DNT [http://www.turistforeningen.no/english/] and Sognefjellet [http://www.sognefjellet.no/]. ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{outlineitinerary}} [[Wikipedia:Sognefjellet]] njaowlg6bzw52glknkuskb2nd2bqfz9 0 33167 2953737 2789908 2016-03-08T15:55:11Z 158.85.122.237 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} [[File:Sohar-castle.jpg|thumb|Sohar Fort]] '''Sohar''' is a city in [[Northern Oman]], 100 km north of [[Muscat]]. ==Understand== This is the home city of Sindbad the sailor and is located near the Sawadi Island diving paradise. The coastal city of Sohar was once an important Islamic port and the largest town in the country. Nowadays, Sohar has a new port under construction, being built at a cost of RO120 million. The city is renowned for its copper deposits, and archaeological evidence points to copper extraction being carried out 5000 years ago. There are still three copper mines in operation in Sohar with over 18 million tonnes of copper deposits. This is an attractive region for tourists due to its clean, safe beaches and the plethora of archaeological features. Visitors will be attracted to its large souq with handy tailors, fruit sellers and fishermen vying for space, and its fort which stands apart with its four-story walls and six towers, an imposing sight overlooking the bay. One of the first references to 'Sohar' is in the work of historian, Yaqut al Hamawi who implies that the city took its name in the 6th century AH from a descendant of Noah: Sohar bin Adam bin Sam bin Noah. When the Palestinian Arab scholar Muqadisi visited the city in 10th century AH he described it as a "flourishing city with a large number of people living there. It is a beautiful city with a comfortable life, …and its mosque overlooks the sea…the Mihrab (indicator of the direction for prayers) changes colour because it is covered in copper…". ==Get in== {{Mapframe|24.38134|56.71726|zoom=13}} * {{listing | name=Oman National Transport Company | alt=ONTC | url=http://www.ontcoman.com/ | email=info@ontcoman.com | address=Gail Al Shabool | lat= | long= | directions=near Penguin Restaurant | phone=+968 26 841772 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Runs four daily buses to/from [[Muscat]] (3 hrs) and [[Buraimi]]. }} ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Sohar Fort and Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sultan Qaboos Rd | lat=24.362278 | long=56.749269 | directions= | phone=+968 26 844758 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Currently closed for renovation | price= | content=One of the most prominent features in the city of Sohar and was built between the 13th and 14th centuries CE by the 'Emirs of Hormuz'. Imam Nasser bin Murshid Al Ya'arubi managed to conquer and expel the Portuguese from the castle, which was used since then as the administration centre for the rulers of Al-Bu Said dynasty. An escape tunnel runs from inside the fort to the Wilayat of Buraimi, 10 km to the west. It was used as a route to obtain reinforcements and supplies during sieges. The castle features a museum located inside it. }} * {{see | name=Sallan Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sultan Qaboos Rd | lat=24.407021 | long=56.716465 | directions=on the NW side of the Sohar Beach Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A nice park. }} * {{see | name=Fish market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Al Bahri Rd (Corniche) | lat=24.378342 | long=56.739846 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Best in the early morning | price= | content=A good place to watch fisherman unload the catch of the day. }} * {{see | name=Hawra Burghah Fortress | alt= | url= | email= | address=Wadi Jizzi | lat=24.305195 | long=56.503767 | directions=13 km W of Sohar on Hwy 7; turn left at the sign for Wadi al Jizzi Dam | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=A ruined 13th-century hilltop fortress with commanding views of the wadi and neighboring area. The hill can be climbed most easily from the north, and there are extensive remains of cisterns and falaj (canals), indicating that this was once covered with lush vegetation. }} ==Do== The long quiet beach is ideal for jogging, with or without shoes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Al Qala'a Souq | alt=Handicraft Souq | url= | email= | address=Al Qalah St | lat=24.36078 | long=56.746271 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has about a dozen shops, with silversmiths, herbal medicines, handicrafts, and antiques. }} ==Eat== A number of Omani coffee shops are present which serve Omani food such as shwarma. Other than that Pizza-Hut, Penguin, KFC are in the centre, along with Omar Khayyam, Golden Goal, Milan and Sunlight restaurants offer Indian dishes. There are two bakeries Muscat Bakery and Switz. Also Lebanese restaurants such as "'''Lobnan Al Akhdhar'''". ==Drink== The only bar where you can drink alcohol is at Sohar Beach Hotel ==Sleep== [[File:Al Wadi Hotel pool, Sohar Oman April 2012.jpg|thumb|Al Wadi Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Al Wadi Hotel | url=http://www.omanhotels.com/alwadi/ | email=reservationalwadi@omanhotels.com | address=459, Al Barakat St | lat=24.391246 | long=56.69192 | directions= | phone=+968 26 840058 | tollfree= | fax=+968 26 841997 | image=Al Wadi Hotel pool, Sohar Oman April 2012.jpg | price=OMR 28+/night | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Crowne Plaza Sohar | alt= | url=http://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/sohar/sorcp/hoteldetail? | email= | address=Falaj Al Qabail Roundabout | lat=24.40958 | long=56.589803 | directions=off of Hwy 7 to Buraimi | phone=+968 26 850850 | tollfree= | fax=+968 26 850800 | price=OMR 71+/night | checkin=2pm | checkout=12pm | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sohar Beach Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.soharbeach.com/ | email=Resvsbh@soharbeach.com | address=Sallan Road | lat=24.405321 | long=56.719514 | directions= | phone=+968 26 841111 | tollfree= | fax=+968 26 843766 | price=OMR 70+/night | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice hotel at the beach with the best facilities in town. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Ibri]] * [[Muscat]] [[WikiPedia:Sohar]] {{geo|24.342000|56.729889}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Oman}} {{outlinecity}} h114kj4vbw83qvxbaw9ejp5zjqkbsco 0 34238 2955153 2955152 2016-03-10T18:31:07Z Traveler100 79350 outline to usable wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} [[Image:The green at st just in penwith cornwall.jpg|thumb|300px|The green at St Just in Penwith]] '''St Just''' is the mainland of the UK's most westerly town with a population of around 3000 in [[Cornwall]]. Traditionally a mining town, the last mine closed in 1996. St Just now makes the majority of its income from passing tourists. == Understand == {{listing | name=Penzance Tourist Information Centre | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Located between the rail and bus stations in Penzance | phone = +44 1736 362207 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Can help with information and accommodation }} ==Get in== The main way to get to St Just is by travelling via [[Penzance]], 7 miles from the town. *By bus: From Penzance there are a couple of bus services (First Bus Cornwall route 10/10A) which takes 30–40 minutes and runs every 30 minutes during the day Mon-Sat, less frequently in the evenings and on Sundays and (Western Greyhound route 509) which takes 30 minutes and runs via [[Sancreed]] on Mondays to Saturdays there is no Sunday service on this route. Alternate buses run via [[Pendeen]]. In addition there is an open top summer service (First Bus Cornwall route 300) which runs Lands End - Sennen - St Just - Zennor - St Ives every couple of hours. *By road: St Just is situated at the end of A3071 which runs to [[Penzance]] and the A30 to England. There are also local B-class roads to [[Sennen]] (and [[Land's End]]) to the South and [[St Ives]] to the North. *By train: Nearest National Rail station is [[Penzance]], a taxi costs around £20 or catch the bus. *By coach: London Victoria to [[Penzance]]. [[Image:One of two old wall paintings discovered during repair work in the church at St Just in Penwith.jpg|thumb|'Jesus of the Trades,' one of two old paintings found in the church during repair work]] ==Get around== The town is very small and easily walked. Plenty of free parking as well. ==See== Sights are largely outside but near. Anywhere on the north Cornish coast near here is great with Cape Cornwall as the scenic highlight. Sennen Cove to the west and St Ives to the east have excellent beaches. ===Nearby Beaches=== * {{see | name=Cape Cornwall | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.127 | long= -5.706 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=rocky beach with a bathing pool (Priest Cove), used by small day fishing boats. }} * {{see | name=Cot Valley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.117 | long= -5.701 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=SSSI beach with a unique raised beach. }} * {{see | name=Porth Nanven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.117 | long= -5.701 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=over the saddle to the South of Cot Valley - body rock beach with great swimming and snorkelling. }} Various other beaches dot the coast near to the town. If you have a car, you could try the tourist-orientated beaches of '''Sennen Cove''' and '''Gwenver''' near [[Land's End]] or [[St Ives]] town beaches. [[Image:Kenidjack Valley meets the Sea - geograph.org.uk - 493077.jpg|thumb|Cape Cornwall down the Kenidjack Valley]] ===Industrial remains=== The whole area is full of mining remains but the following are outstanding. [[Image:Botallack Crowns.jpg|thumb|Botallack Crowns]] * {{see | name=Botallack | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.14 | long= -5.691 | directions=off B3308 towards Zennor | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=particularly The Crowns }} * {{see | name=Kenidjack | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.133873 | long= -5.684479 | directions=off B3308 at Tregeseal | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Wheal Owles, Boswedden Mine and the Kenidjack arsenic }} Also Ding Dong Mine near [[Sancreed]] and Levant mine and beam engine in nearby [[Pendeen]]. ===Prehistoric remains=== * {{see | name=Ballowal Barrow | alt= | url= | email= | address=Carn Gloose | lat=50.122306 | long= -5.701361 | directions=SW355312 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Round Barrow with a fine viewpoint overlooking Cape Cornwall }}h Also see sites in nearby [[St Buryan]] and the parishes of [[Madron and Sancreed]]. ===Granite churches=== Although the granite churches here have much in common, they all have distinctive features. * {{see | name=St Just | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.124722 | long= -5.678889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=has ancient frescoes }} There are plenty more in the area such as in [[St Levan]], [[St Buryan]] and Saint Senara's Church in [[Zennor]]. ==Do== *Walk up to the moors above the town. *St Just is good placed for an overnight stop on the Coastal Path (from Penzance, Lands' End and Sennen to the South and Zennor and St. Ives to the North). *Scenic flights or trial flight lessons from Lands End Airfield 2 miles from town. *Visit Cape Cornwall - 2 miles down Cape Cornwall Road (past the grey grim looking Secondary School). Once thought to be the most Westerly point in the UK, proved wrong with modern mapping. Stunning scenery and a welcoming Coast Watch Station (www.ccnci.org.uk) on the sea facing slope of the cape. A good circular walk (3 miles, an hour, plus stops) is: down Cape Cornwall Road to the cricket club, turn left and follow on to Carn Gloose, carry on down the track to Cape Cornwall. On the way back follow the road for 100 m and turn left 45 degrees along a foot path track, follow this round past the house on the left before turning left onto a foot path. Follow the valley all the way back to the town. *Visit the ancient stone circles around the town. ==Events== *Lafrowda Festival - performing arts festival with (free) live music into the night. Mid July. *St Just Feast - 1st November every year - the start of the St Just hunt (which isn't allowed to hunt any more), general 'piss up' in the town. *New Year's Eve - fancy dress night. Normally every one spills out from all the pubs and dances round the Christmas tree in Market Square (the one with the Co-Op) just before midnight. *Market Jew Day - early April every second year - another excuse for a party - traditionally the day when the Jews would be shipped out, but luckily now this is only celebrated in a tongue in cheek manner. ==Eat== * {{eat | name=McFaddens butchers | alt= | url=http://www.mcfaddensbutchers.co.uk/ | email= | address=11 Market Square | lat=50.124228 | long=-5.679569 | directions= | phone=+44 1736 788136 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A large steak pasty - without doubt the best pasty in Cornwall (and therefore the world). }} * {{eat | name=The Cook Book | alt= | url=http://www.thecookbookstjust.co.uk/ | email= | address=4 Cape Cornwall St | lat=50.124584 | long=-5.681355 | directions= | phone=+44 1736 787266 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Have lunch - a cafe downstairs, second hand books shop upstairs. Sometimes does evening meals. }} * {{eat | name=Jeremys Fish and Chips | alt= | url= | email= | address=2 Market Square, | lat=50.124542 | long= -5.679838 | directions= | phone=+44 1736 786002 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=locally caught fish, take away and during the summer restaurant upstairs. }} * {{eat | name=Red Star | alt= | url= | email= | address=1 Cape Cornwall St | lat=50.124594 | long= -5.681044 | directions= | phone=+44 1736 788104 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Chinese take away }} * {{eat | name=Kegen Teg | alt= | url= | email= | address=12 Market Square | lat=50.124189, | long= -5.679576 | directions= | phone=+44 1736 788562 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=cafe which does decent evening meals and operates a bring your own bottle of wine policy. }} ==Drink== St. Just is a small hard drinking town, expect good chat from locals but don't say Cornwall is part of England * {{drink | name=The Star Inn | alt= | url=http://www.thestarinn-stjust.co.uk/ | email= | address=1 Fore St | lat=50.123950 | long=-5.679665 | directions= | phone=+44 1736 788767 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=live local music on Monday nights, open mic on Thursday nights and a good crowd on Friday and Saturday nights }} * {{drink | name=Commercial Arms | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=(see Sleep section) }} * {{drink | name=Kings Arms| alt= | url=http://www.kingsarms-stjust.co.uk/ | email= | address=5 Market Square | lat=50.124518 | long=-5.679541 | directions= | phone=+44 1736 788545 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wellington Hotel| alt= | url=http://www.wellingtonhotelcornwall.co.uk/ | email= | address=Market Square | lat=50.124286 | long=-5.679336 | directions= | phone=+44 1736 787319 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{drink | name=St Just Rugby Club | alt= | url=http://www.stjustrfc.co.uk/ | email= | address=Tregeseal | lat=50.127669 | long=-5.677151 | directions=5 minutes walk out of town. | phone=+44 1736 788593 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=with a bar }} * {{drink | name=The Royal British Legion | alt= | url= | email= | address=11 Market St, | lat=50.123969 | long=-5.680861 | directions= | phone=+44 1736 787101 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=open to non-members | lastedit= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Plein An Gwarry | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=just behind the clock tower | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Sit with a can }} On Friday and Saturdays its not uncommon for people to club together and share a taxi to the night clubs in Penzance "Oii my lover are you going down barn tonight?" is what you may be asked, which refers to the Barn Night Club in [[Penzance]]. A taxi is around £20 each way - not too bad if you get 7 people and a 7 seater minibus taxi. ==Sleep== *Various B&Bs in and around the town. Contact the Penzance TIC for booking and more information. * {{sleep | name=The Commercial Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.commercial-hotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=13 Market Square | lat=50.124246 | long=-5.679892 | directions=attached to the Commercial Arms | phone=+44 1736 788455 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Lands' End Youth Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/lands-end | email= | address=Letcha Vean, St Just-in-Penwith | lat=50.115780 | long=-5.688304 | directions=is a 1.5 mile walk (partially down an unlit hiking path so take note if arriving late in the evening) from the town | phone=+44 845 371 9643 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=but is pricey compared to a B&B if you are a group of 2 or more | lastedit= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay Safe== St. Just is a safe place with low rates of petty crime. Be sensible though and don't leave valuables on display in your car over night. St. Just is a major gateway for narcotics dropped off by small speed boats in the middle of the night at the large number of coves dotted around the coast. There is a significant organised criminal network operating, although this should be of little significance to the visitor it does create some of the lowest street prices for illegal drugs in Western Europe. ==Go next== * '''Geevor''' - tin mine [[Pendeen]]. *Visit the [[Isles of Scilly]] - a 15 minute flight from Lands End Airfield 2 miles from the town or a 2 hour 40 minute sea crossing from [[Penzance]]. *[[St Ives]] - drive (or take an open top bus in summer) the 15 miles along the North Coast road (B3306) to St Ives - spectacular scenery, plus various pubs to stop at along the way. Luckily the UK has a higher drink drive limit than the US or other European countries and it's perfectly normal to have a couple of pints and still drive. While the limit is higher, the police still crack down hard on anyone caught driving above this limit. {{geo|50.124|-5.680|zoom=14}} {{IsPartOf|Cornwall}} {{usablecity}} [[wikipedia:St Just in Penwith]] rhus107zzjhx0ns3ds9qp6b7lmjcyj0 0 113496 2899964 2813083 2015-12-05T09:24:46Z WOSlinker 113846 tidy phone wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Stourbridge''' is a small, historic town in the borough of Dudley in the [[West Midlands (county)|West Midlands]]. It is located on the south-western edge of the conurbation of industrial towns known as the Black Country. ==Understand== Stourbridge was historically in the county of [[Worcestershire]] until the creation of the [[West Midlands (county)|West Midlands]] county in 1974. There has been settlement in various parts of what now makes up the town for hundreds of years, particularly in the region of the bridge over the River Stour, and in Oldswinford to the south. The area became famous for its glass production in the seventeenth century after Huguenot glass makers, fleeing religious persecution in [[France]], found the local clay, lime and coal to be ideally suited to glassmaking. Today there are still many glass producers in the area, as well as several museums, and the Stourbridge Canal was built into the town centre to facilitate trade. Today, alongside artisan glass makers in the Glass Quarter, the town exists as a local hub for retail and leisure. The town now includes several areas such as Norton, Lye, Pedmore, Amblecote, Wordsley and Wollaston. ==Get in== ===Rail=== '''Stourbridge Junction''' station is served by London Midland and Chiltern Services running between [[Kidderminster]] (occasionally [[Worcester (England)|Worcester]]) and [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]]'s Snow Hill station. Some trains also run to and from ''[[London]] Marylebone'' station, via [{Warwick]] and [[Banbury]]. The shortest branch line in [[Europe]] also runs from Stourbridge Junction to '''Stourbridge Town''' - any ticket to or from Stourbridge Junction is valid on this journey, otherwise the journey is 80p. ===Bus=== Stourbridge Town station is situated within the new Stourbridge Interchange bus station. Buses run to/from here to many destinations, including [[Kinver]], [[Kidderminster]], [[Bridgnorth]], [[Bromsgrove]], [[Dudley (England)|Dudley]], the Merry Hill Centre and [[Wolverhampton]]. Particularly important is the number 9 bus, which runs regularly from central [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] to Stourbridge via [[Bearwood]], [[Quinton]], [[Halesowen]] and [[Cradley]]. ===Car=== Stourbridge is easily accessed from Birmingham or the M5 via the A456 through [[Hagley]], continuing to Kidderminster. The A491 runs through Stourbridge from Wolverhampton in the North to Bromsgrove in the South, and the A458 runs from Birmingham through Stourbridge on to [[Bridgnorth]]. Once you have reached Stourbridge, you will need to negotiate the three-lane, clockwise ring road. The town centre can be accessed most easily from the south-eastern corner, and short-stay parking is sometimes available on the High Street. A multistorey car park is available on Victoria Street, on the southern stretch of ring road. ==Get around== Stourbridge town centre is most easily explored on foot. Some of the glass-based attractions are in Amblecote and Wordsley, approximately 1-2 miles to the north - regular buses run this route. ==See== *{{see | name=Red House Glass Cone | url= | email= | address=High Street, Wordsley, DY8 4AZ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1384 812750 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} - possibly the only complete glass cone in the country *{{see | name=Ruskin Glass Centre | url=http://ruskinglasscentre.co.uk/ | email=info@ruskinglasscentre.co.uk | address=Wollaston Road, Amblecote, DY8 4HF | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1384 399419 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{see | name=Broadfield House Glass Museum | url=http://www.dudley.gov.uk/see-and-do/museums/glass-museum/ | email= | address=Compton Drive, Kingswinford, West Midlands DY6 9NS | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 844 686 1165 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tuesday to Sunday from 12noon to 4.00pm | price=free | content= }} *{{see | name=Stourbridge Canal | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Do== ==Buy== There are a number of shops in the town centre, including Waitrose, Aldi, WH Smith, and several charity shops. ==Eat== *{{eat | name=The Retreat | url=http://www.theretreatitalian.com/ | email=info@theretreatitalian.com | address=157 Hagley Road, DY8 2JJ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1384 396290 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=mid-range | content= }} *{{eat | name=Balti Bazaar | url=http://www.baltibazaar.net/ | email=info@baltibazaar.net | address=1a Pedmore Road, Lye, Stourbridge, DY9 8DJ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1384 894800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=budget | content= }} ==Drink== *{{drink | name=The Plough and Harrow | alt=Excellent real ale pub and former cider pub of the year | url= | email= | address=107 Worcester Street, DY8 1AX | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1384 397218 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== Stourbridge provides easy access for [[Bridgnorth]] and the [[Clee Hills]] in [[Shropshire]], and [[Kinver]] in [[Staffordshire]]. {{IsPartOf|West Midlands (county)}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|52.4578|-2.1477|zoom=14}} [[wikipedia:Stourbridge]] tkjlc6edbbikn6tved191fbrw9bvemx 0 34452 2293752 2193114 2013-06-16T17:33:35Z Traveler100bot 160739 add pagebanner wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Stuarts Draft''' is a city in [[Virginia]]. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== *'''Antique Mall''' *'''Mckee Foods''', a factory that produces snacks. It has a discount store where you can buy Little Debbie Snack cakes at discount prices. ==Eat== *'''Arby's''' *'''Blimpie Subs & Salads''' *'''Ciro's New York Style Pizza''' *'''Dairy Queen''' *'''Domino's Pizza''' *'''Donuts Delight''' *'''El Gran Puerto''' *'''Great Wall Chinese Restaurant''' *'''Hardee's''' *'''Old School House Restaurant''' *'''Sam's Hot Dog Stand''' *'''Peking China - Chinese Buffet''' *'''Sanzone's Italian Restaurant''' *'''Scotto's Trattoria''' *'''Subway''' *'''The Cheese Shop Sandwich Shop ==Drink== ==Sleep== *'''Shenandoah Acres Resort''', Route 660, it has wooded campsites with water and electric hookup, dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, primitive campsites, camp cabins, mini golf, horse riding, bikes and playground. 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If you know the city, please share your opinion on the [[{{NAMESPACE}} talk:{{{2|{{PAGENAME}}}}}#{{{1|}}}|talk page]]. |small={{{small|}}} |smalltext=[[{{NAMESPACE}} talk:{{{2|{{PAGENAME}}}}}#{{{1|}}}|Talk]] on '''defining districts''' }}<includeonly>{{#ifeq:{{NAMESPACE}}|{{NS:0}}|[[Category:Articles with districts discussion]]}}</includeonly><noinclude> {{documentation}} </noinclude> 1aeiy51mh33rjusawoy8faax1lcl1bo 10 124124 2733549 2712464 2015-02-22T04:59:13Z Wrh2 229 per [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub#"Last edited" date for listings]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{listing | type=do | name={{{name|}}} | alt={{{alt|}}} | address={{{address|}}} | directions={{{directions|}}} | phone={{{phone|}}} | tollfree={{{tollfree|}}} | email={{{email|}}} | fax={{{fax|}}} | url={{{url|}}} <!-- |wikipedia={{{wikipedia|}}} --> | hours={{{hours|}}} | price={{{price|}}} | lat={{{lat|}}} | long={{{long|}}} | lastedit={{{lastedit|}}} | content={{{content|}}} | {{{1|}}}}}<noinclude> {{documentation}} </noinclude> 00mqe9nm1dvcdav4oqn08q72lk1cn1w 10 124121 2733552 2712469 2015-02-22T05:00:00Z Wrh2 229 per [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub#"Last edited" date for listings]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{listing | type=drink | name={{{name|}}} | alt={{{alt|}}} | address={{{address|}}} | directions={{{directions|}}} | phone={{{phone|}}} | tollfree={{{tollfree|}}} | email={{{email|}}} | fax={{{fax|}}} | url={{{url|}}} <!-- |wikipedia={{{wikipedia|}}} --> | hours={{{hours|}}} | price={{{price|}}} | lat={{{lat|}}} | long={{{long|}}} | lastedit={{{lastedit|}}} | content={{{content|}}} | {{{1|}}}}}<noinclude> {{documentation}}</noinclude> a9ype2j71k7de3dbqaspwtveff74z0j 10 124123 2733551 2712467 2015-02-22T04:59:46Z Wrh2 229 per [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub#"Last edited" date for listings]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{listing | type=eat | name={{{name|}}} | alt={{{alt|}}} | address={{{address|}}} | directions={{{directions|}}} | phone={{{phone|}}} | tollfree={{{tollfree|}}} | email={{{email|}}} | fax={{{fax|}}} | url={{{url|}}} <!-- |wikipedia={{{wikipedia|}}} --> | hours={{{hours|}}} | price={{{price|}}} | lat={{{lat|}}} | long={{{long|}}} | lastedit={{{lastedit|}}} | content={{{content|}}} | {{{1|}}}}}<noinclude> {{documentation}}</noinclude> 4kodqc1tzk2g6fcwsk0dwms57ut31t7 10 78278 2823679 2823674 2015-07-11T17:24:31Z Wrh2 229 CSS is now in [[MediaWiki:Common.css]] wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>{| class="pricerange-table" |- |style="padding-bottom: 8px" colspan=2|This page uses the following price ranges for {{{4|a typical meal ''for one'', including soft drink}}}: |- | '''Budget''' || {{{1}}} |- | '''Mid-range''' || {{{2}}} |- | '''Splurge''' || {{{3}}} |}</includeonly><noinclude> {{documentation}} <templatedata> { "params": { "1": { "label": "Budget", "required": true }, "2": { "label": "Mid-range", "required": true }, "3": { "label": "Splurge", "required": true }, "4": { "description": "Custom text for the ranges.", "type": "string" } }, "description": "The template gives the price ranges used for the Eat listings.", "paramOrder": [ "1", "2", "3", "4" ] } </templatedata> </noinclude> pk8galytwa4h5o48hsioambi7dyqnun 10 78280 2879574 2861032 2015-10-26T11:05:53Z LPfi 79572 rewording, clarifying, minor regrouping wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>{{PAGENAME}}</includeonly><noinclude>This country</noinclude> uses the '''euro'''. It is one of several European countries that uses this common currency. All euro banknotes and coins are legal tender within all the countries. {{infobox|Countries that have the euro as their official currency: |*Members of the EU **[[Austria]], [[Belgium]], [[Cyprus]], [[Estonia]], [[Finland]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Greece]], [[Ireland]], [[Italy]], [[Latvia]], [[Lithuania]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Malta]], the [[Netherlands]], [[Portugal]], [[Slovakia]], [[Slovenia]] and [[Spain]] *Non-members of the EU **[[Andorra]], [[Kosovo]], [[Monaco]], [[Montenegro]], [[San Marino]] and the [[Rome/Vatican|Vatican]] *These countries are collectively called the "eurozone". }} One euro is divided into 100 cents. The official symbol for the euro is &euro;, and its ISO code is EUR. There is no official symbol for the cent. *'''Banknotes''': Euro banknotes have the same design in all the countries. *'''Normal coins''': All eurozone countries have coins issued with a distinctive national design on one side, and a standard common design on the other side. Coins can be used in any eurozone country, regardless of the design used (e.g. a one-euro coin from Finland can be used in Portugal). *'''Commemorative two euro coins''': These differ from normal two euro coins only in their "national" side and circulate freely as legal tender. Each country may produce a certain amount of them as part of their normal coin production and sometimes "Europe-wide" two euro coins are produced to commemorate special events (e.g. the anniversary of important treaties). *'''Other commemorative coins''': Commemorative coins of other amounts (e.g. ten euros or more) are much rarer, and have entirely special designs and often contain non-negligible amounts of gold, silver or platinum. 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See [[Project:RDF Expedition/Airport codes]] for details. --> The template is in the format <nowiki>{{IATA|airportcode}}</nowiki>, enclosed in double-braces, bar-separated. For example, <nowiki>{{IATA|LAX}}</nowiki> for LAX, Los Angeles International Aiport. US48/Canada IATA codes are usually similar to ICAO codes (which have a preceding K indicating US mainland, C indicating Canada); IATA vs ICAO codes for other countries are not similar. 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2015-01-11T05:06:52Z Wrh2 229 Changed protection level for "[[Template:IsPartOf]]": change to autoconfirmed per [[Template talk:Listing#Protection]] ([Edit=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite)) wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>{{#switch:{{NAMESPACE}}|{{ns:0}}|{{ns:14}}={{#if: {{{1}}} |{{#isin:{{{1}}}}} {{#ifexist:Category:{{{1}}}|[[Category:{{{1}}}]]|[[File:Categorisation-hierarchy-top2down.svg|alt=Create category|15px|link=//en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title={{urlencode:Category:{{{1}}}}}&action=edit&preload=Template:IsPartOf/preload]] [[Category:Articles needing IsPartOf category]]}}|[[Category:Articles needing IsPartOf parameter]]}}{{#ifeq:{{NAMESPACE}}|{{ns:0}}|[[Category:All destination articles]]}}| #default =<!-- Don't categorize when not in main (article) space or a category. -->}}{{#ifeq:{{#invoke:wikibase|disambig}}|false||[[Category:Pages linked to a data item for a disambiguation]]}}</includeonly> <noinclude> {{documentation}} </noinclude> r8pwmuj85ujqsth9li8apzqv028hisj 10 78321 2416243 2360955 2013-09-13T16:55:56Z Texugo 109373 wikitext text/x-wiki :''This article is an '''[[Itineraries|itinerary]]'''.'' {{#ifeq:{{NAMESPACE}}|{{ns:0}}|[[Category:Itineraries]]|<!-- Don't categorize when not in main (article) space. -->}}{{#ifeq:{{#invoke:wikibase|disambig}}|false||[[Category:Pages linked to a data item for a disambiguation]]}}<noinclude> [[Category:Hatnote templates]] </noinclude> erx53w5dg1e6m3bto3ewdjepcj6c42o 10 143942 2818311 2015-06-29T20:19:40Z Andyrom75 107092 Created page with "<includeonly>{{#invoke:Layers|Filter}}</includeonly>" wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>{{#invoke:Layers|Filter}}</includeonly> 21snqv5b7f4tkfflwhe0r1zi9pcavf6 10 78324 2105590 1853287 2013-01-18T23:44:09Z Sumone10154 1794 wikitext text/x-wiki ←<noinclude> {{documentation}} </noinclude> tw0105xh023qdf225de332phhtpbc03 10 110185 2964436 2935397 2016-03-27T08:37:14Z Andyrom75 107092 add fax format check wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly><span class="vcard"><!-- Marker -->{{marker|type={{{type|listing}}}|name={{{name|}}}|lat={{{lat|}}}|long={{{long|}}}|url={{{url|}}}|islisting=yes}}<!-- Alt -->{{#if:{{{alt|}}} |&#32;({{#ifeq:{{#invoke:IsLatin|IsLatin|{{{alt}}}}}|yes|''<span class="nickname listing-alt">{{{alt}}}</span>''|<span class="nickname listing-alt">{{{alt}}}</span>}}) }}<!-- Address -->{{#if:{{{address|}}} |{{#if:{{{name|}}}{{{url|}}}|,&#160;}}<span class="adr listing-address"><span class="street-address">{{{address|}}}</span></span> }}<!-- Directions -->{{#if:{{{directions|}}} |&#32;(''<span class="listing-directions">{{{directions}}}</span>'') }}<!-- Phone -->{{#if:{{{phone|}}} |{{#if:{{{name|}}}{{{url|}}}{{{address|}}}{{{directions|}}}|,&#160;}}<abbr title="phone">☎</abbr> <span class="tel listing-phone">{{#invoke:LinkPhone|LinkPhone|{{{phone}}}}}</span> }}<!-- Tollfree -->{{#if:{{{tollfree|}}} |{{#if:{{{name|}}}{{{url|}}}{{{address|}}}{{{directions|}}}{{{phone|}}}|,&#160;}}toll-free: <span class="tel listing-tollfree">{{#invoke:LinkPhone|LinkPhone|{{{tollfree}}}|tollfree=yes}}</span> }}<!-- Fax -->{{#if:{{{fax|}}} |{{#if:{{{name|}}}{{{url|}}}{{{address|}}}{{{directions|}}}{{{phone|}}}{{{tollfree|}}}|,&#160;}}<span class="tel"><span class="type">fax</span>: <span class="value listing-fax">{{#invoke:LinkPhone|LinkPhone|{{{fax}}}|fax=true}}</span></span> }}<!-- E-mail -->{{#if:{{{email|}}} |{{#if:{{{name|}}}{{{url|}}}{{{address|}}}{{{directions|}}}{{{phone|}}}{{{tollfree|}}}{{{fax|}}}|,&#160;}}e-mail: <span class="email listing-email">[mailto:{{{email}}} {{{email}}}]</span> }}.<!-- Hours -->{{#if:{{{hours|}}} |&#32;<span class="note listing-hours">{{{hours}}}</span>. }}<!-- Checkin and checkout -->{{#if:{{{checkin|}}} |&#32;<span class="note">Check-in: <span class="listing-checkin">{{{checkin}}}</span>{{#if:{{{checkout|}}}|, check-out: <span class="listing-checkout">{{{checkout}}}</span>}}</span>. |{{#if:{{{checkout|}}} |&#32;<span class="note">Check-out: <span class="listing-checkout">{{{checkout}}}</span></span>. }}}}<!-- General listing content --> <span class="note listing-content">{{{content|{{{1|}}}}}}</span><!-- Price -->{{#if:{{{price|}}} |&#32;<span class="note listing-price">{{{price}}}</span>. }}<!-- Metadata - last edit date, "edit" link, etc --><span class="listing-metadata">{{#if:{{{lastedit|}}} |&nbsp;( }}<span class="listing-metadata-items">{{#if:{{{lastedit|}}} |<span class="listing-lastedit">updated {{#time: M Y|{{{lastedit}}}}}</span> |&nbsp; }}</span>{{#if:{{{lastedit|}}} |) }}</span></span><!-- -->{{#invoke:HiddenUnicode|HiddenUnicode|{{{name}}}{{{lat|}}}{{{long|}}}{{{url|}}}{{{alt|}}}{{{address|}}}{{{directions|}}}{{{phone|}}}{{{tollfree|}}}{{{fax|}}}{{{email|}}}{{{hours|}}}{{{checkin|}}}{{{checkout|}}}{{{price|}}}{{{content|}}}{{{1|}}}}}<!-- -->{{#invoke:EmailTracking|EmailTracking|email={{{email}}}}}<!-- --></includeonly><noinclude> {{documentation}} </noinclude> 5sxgl4hrofqqr0q083a6v1tvtk5gqp1 10 113298 2105576 2086394 2013-01-18T23:41:15Z Sumone10154 1794 we already have this template wikitext text/x-wiki #redirect[[Template:Lfarrow]] qcqkatrr1hdi30hg7q22owbdwaprvon 10 79273 2466492 1887723 2013-11-17T15:30:47Z WOSlinker 113846 add cat wikitext text/x-wiki : ''Main article: [[{{{1}}}]]''<noinclude> [[Category:Hatnote templates]] </noinclude> 1q00w0ahzhigk7k31ezty3oor5cutz1 10 125164 2909350 2818320 2015-12-21T10:58:31Z Torty3 117147 add category for non-default layer wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly><div class="center"><div id="mapwrap" class="thumb t{{#if:{{{align|}}}|{{{align}}}|right}}" style="display:none"><div class="thumbinner" style="width:{{{width|420}}}px"><div id="mapdiv" data-lat="{{{1|51.47766}}}" data-long="{{{2|-0.00115}}}" data-zoom="{{{zoom|14}}}" data-height="{{{height|420}}}" data-width="{{{width|420}}}" data-layer="{{Layers|{{{layer|}}}}}">{{#if:{{{staticmap|}}}|[[File:{{{staticmap|}}}|frameless|{{{width|400}}}px]]}}</div><!-- --><div class="thumbcaption noprint">{{#if:{{{staticmap|}}}|Other maps for {{#if: {{{name|}}}|{{{name}}}|{{BASICPAGENAME}}}}: [{{PoiMap2|{{{1|51.47766}}}|{{{2|-0.00115}}}|{{{zoom|14}}}|{{Layers|{{{layer|}}}}}}} Full-screen version]&nbsp;-&nbsp;[[:file:{{{staticmap|}}}|printable static map]].|[{{PoiMap2|{{{1|51.47766}}}|{{{2|-0.00115}}}|{{{zoom|14}}}|{{Layers|{{{layer|}}}}}}} View full-screen map for {{#if: {{{name|}}}|{{{name}}}|{{BASICPAGENAME}}}}]}} <small>{{#ifexist:Template:GPX/{{PAGENAME}}|[[Template:GPX/{{PAGENAME}}|(Edit GPX)]]}}</small></div></div></div></div>{{#if:{{{align|}}}|{{#if:{{NAMESPACE}}|{{ns:0}}|[[Category:Maps with non-default alignment]]}}}}{{#if:{{{layer|}}}|{{#if:{{NAMESPACE}}|{{ns:0}}|[[Category:Maps with non-default layer]]}}}}{{#if:{{{height|}}}|{{#if:{{NAMESPACE}}|{{ns:0}}|[[Category:Maps with non-default size]]}}}}{{#if:{{{width|}}}|{{#if:{{NAMESPACE}}|{{ns:0}}|[[Category:Maps with non-default size]]}}}}{{#if:{{NAMESPACE}}|{{ns:0}}|[[Category:Has mapframe]]}}</includeonly><noinclude>{{documentation}}</noinclude> smpniki7fiy9xvcswua5u6lf4k7dwsy 10 130641 2658349 2507433 2014-09-08T12:10:31Z Globe-trotter 1844 consensus reached wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly><!-- only for map features --></includeonly><noinclude>{{documentation}}</noinclude> 67zoe65kathfcsz1e5qpqllrbdb8jpi 10 129590 2942487 2929282 2016-02-17T09:31:09Z Torty3 117147 Protected "[[Template:Marker]]": high-visibility template, guess it should be protected the same as [[Template:Listing]] ([Edit=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite)) wikitext text/x-wiki <span {{#if:{{{islisting|}}}||class="vcard"}} ><!-- Item type and number holder -->{{#if:{{{lat|}}}|{{#if:{{{long|}}}<!-- -->|{{#coordinates:{{{lat|}}}|{{{long|}}}|name={{{name|}}}}}<!-- --><span class="noprint listing-coordinates" style="display:none"><!-- --><span class="geo"><!-- geo microformat --><abbr class="latitude">{{{lat|}}}</abbr><!-- --><abbr class="longitude">{{{long|}}}</abbr><!-- --></span><!-- --></span><!-- --><b><span class="nourlexpansion plainlinks"><!-- -->[{{PoiMap2|{{{lat|0}}}|{{{long|0}}}|{{{zoom|17}}}}}<!-- --><span class="listing-map{{#ifeq:{{{type|listing}}}|listing|&#32;listing-general}}" style="border: 1px solid {{TypeToColor|{{{type|listing}}}}}; background:{{TypeToColor|{{{type|listing}}}}};" title="Map for this '{{{type|listing}}}' marker">&nbsp;</span>]&#32;<!-- PoiMap2 finished--><!-- --></span></b><!-- -->{{#if:{{NAMESPACE}}|{{ns:0}}|[[Category:Has map markers]]}}<!-- -->}}<!-- -->}}<!-- Name & URL -->{{#if: {{{url|}}}|[{{{url}}} }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{name|}}}|<span id="{{anchorencode:{{{name}}}}}" class="fn org listing-name">'''{{{name}}}'''</span>}}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{url|}}}|]}}<!-- --></span><noinclude> {{documentation}} </noinclude> lfl4xsq3cf9v7jrjnnyoh37w6je1n7r 10 121907 2542804 2538594 2014-02-28T19:36:59Z WOSlinker 113846 wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>[[Category:Articles without Wikipedia links]]</includeonly><noinclude> {{documentation|content= This template is used to record that an article does not have a link to a corresponding Wikipedia article. Articles are added to the [[:Category:Articles without Wikipedia links|Category:Articles without Wikipedia links]] category. }} </noinclude> q4dqn87eoeo7uclg8bklkgj9pl6p3jv 10 124784 2441369 2276364 2013-10-10T06:13:52Z LPfi 79572 remove {{experimental}} wikitext text/x-wiki <span style="white-space:nowrap">{{{1}}}</span><noinclude> {{documentation}} <!--interwikis/categories go inside doc--> </noinclude> kf21ypxqlbnume9i0wa5qvzgo59g4au 10 113868 2355649 2230344 2013-07-23T02:35:10Z Sumone10154 1794 wikitext text/x-wiki <span title="{{{1}}} train">[[Image:NYCS-bull-trans-{{{1}}}.svg|18px|link=|alt={{{1}}}]]</span><noinclude> {{documentation}}</noinclude> quib76l5jbj44s08d0mb00nlll3nxld 10 134016 2571645 2014-04-19T02:54:35Z Vivaelcelta 106599 Vivaelcelta moved page [[Template:Otheruses]] to [[Template:Other uses]] over redirect wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Template:Other uses]] ly14odgx8x1d1clugcd3rkxwelnt08q 10 78341 2947016 2674537 2016-02-25T22:45:46Z Yair rand 35959 add .noexcerpt wikitext text/x-wiki :<span class="noexcerpt">''For other places with the same name, see [[{{{1|{{PAGENAME}}}}} (disambiguation)]].''</span><noinclude> {{documentation}} </noinclude> njt8owcqqazw06ttu8va4fnltof0qzi 10 123913 2701925 2685615 2014-12-20T15:59:09Z Traveler100 79350 new template wikitext text/x-wiki {{stbox|status=outline|type=airport}}<noinclude>[[Category:Article classification templates]]</noinclude> o3ui91bdcq4tb1fs28s97yvdpt6otqr 10 121832 2841506 2841363 2015-08-20T05:16:15Z Traveler100 79350 Protected "[[Template:Outlinecity]]": High traffic page ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite)) wikitext text/x-wiki {{stbox|status=outline|type=city}}<noinclude>[[Category:Article classification templates]]</noinclude> 8oiqlhqoye3uw262o0f5m5ydze7cd9d 10 119984 2702186 2685518 2014-12-21T07:30:10Z Traveler100 79350 new template wikitext text/x-wiki {{stbox|status=outline|type=country}}<noinclude>[[Category:Article classification templates]]</noinclude> ndc96arnhqyvxzdtioute5s0cuf3ogl 10 128779 2701953 2685526 2014-12-20T18:19:03Z Traveler100 79350 new template wikitext text/x-wiki {{stbox|status=outline|type=diveguide}}<noinclude>[[Category:Article classification templates]]</noinclude> 7a7yxeff007kiijfv6hviikvohao4ka 10 78343 2702244 2685524 2014-12-21T09:05:35Z Traveler100 79350 new template wikitext text/x-wiki {{stbox|status=outline|type=itinerary}}<noinclude>[[Category:Article classification templates]]</noinclude> swtezsp8uz300b67er9ybe9el8qahbm 10 121833 2701948 2685516 2014-12-20T18:15:13Z Traveler100 79350 new template wikitext text/x-wiki {{stbox|status=outline|type=park}}<noinclude>[[Category:Article classification templates]]</noinclude> 1itsnt925uebq3iqb902ua580zbydah 10 78344 2702261 2685529 2014-12-21T09:15:50Z Traveler100 79350 new template wikitext text/x-wiki {{stbox|status=outline|type=phrasebook}}<noinclude>[[Category:Article classification templates]]</noinclude> c5392cs33yysfdddn3jbnd9dic6yg2t 10 121834 2841507 2841366 2015-08-20T05:17:06Z Traveler100 79350 Protected "[[Template:Outlineregion]]": High traffic page ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite)) wikitext text/x-wiki {{stbox|status=outline|type=region}}<noinclude>[[Category:Article classification templates]]</noinclude> 3ljeh9vstcjc1bmi5dg8465qy1ls2sk 10 78345 2702250 2685523 2014-12-21T09:09:59Z Traveler100 79350 new template wikitext text/x-wiki {{stbox|status=outline|type=topic}}<noinclude>[[Category:Article classification templates]]</noinclude> eqa0wfi7xtbb1td6p3c3urvpb8cs1di 10 122476 2964308 2963968 2016-03-26T23:02:35Z WOSlinker 113846 may as well aviod a redirect for other uses wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>{{#ifeq: {{NAMESPACE}} | {{ns:User}} | {{Userpagebanner}} }}<!-- -->{{PAGEBANNER:{{#switch: {{{1|}}} | none | Europe | North America | Pagebanner default.jpg | Pagebanner_default.jpg | = {{#if: {{#property:P948}} | {{#property:P948}} | Pagebanner default.jpg }} | Middle East | ME | North Africa | Asia | Mena-asia default banner.jpg | Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg | = {{#if: {{#property:P948}} | {{#property:P948}} | Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg }} | South America | SA | Africa | S-amer africa default banner.jpg | S-amer_africa_default_banner.jpg | = {{#if: {{#property:P948}} | {{#property:P948}} | S-amer africa default banner.jpg }} | Caribbean | Caribbean default banner.jpg | Caribbean_default_banner.jpg | = {{#if: {{#property:P948}} | {{#property:P948}} | Caribbean default banner.jpg }} | Australia | Oceania | Australia-oceania default banner.jpg | Australia-oceania_default_banner.jpg | = {{#if: {{#property:P948}} | {{#property:P948}} | Australia-oceania default banner.jpg }} | New Zealand | NZ | NZ default banner.jpg | NZ_default_banner.jpg | = {{#if: {{#property:P948}} | {{#property:P948}} | NZ default banner.jpg }} | Travel topic | Topic | TT | TT Banner.jpg | TT_Banner.jpg | = {{#if: {{#property:P948}} | {{#property:P948}} | TT Banner.jpg }} | Flying | Generic flying banner.jpg | Generic_flying_banner.jpg | = {{#if: {{#property:P948}} | {{#property:P948}} | Generic flying banner.jpg }} | Dive guide | Dive | Diving | Default Scuba diving banner.JPG | Default_Scuba_diving_banner.JPG | = {{#if: {{#property:P948}} | {{#property:P948}} | Default Scuba diving banner.JPG }} | Itinerary | Itinerary banner.jpg | Itinerary_banner.jpg | = {{#if: {{#property:P948}} | {{#property:P948}} | Itinerary banner.jpg }} | Phrasebook | Welcome banner.jpg | Welcome_banner.jpg | = {{#if: {{#property:P948}} | {{#property:P948}} | Welcome banner.jpg }} | Disambiguation page | Disambiguation banner.png | Disambiguation_banner.png | = Disambiguation banner.png | #default = {{{1|}}} }} | {{#if: {{{caption|}}} | tooltip={{{caption|}}} }} | {{#if: {{{pgname|}}} | pgname={{{pgname|}}} }} | {{#if: {{{origin|}}} | origin={{{origin|}}} }} | {{#if: {{{unesco|}}} | icon-unesco=UNESCO_World_Heritage_List }} | {{#if: {{{star|}}} | icon-star=Star_article }} | {{#if: {{{otbp|}}} | icon-otbp=Previously_Off_the_beaten_path }} | {{#if: {{{dotm|}}} | icon-dotm=Previous_Destinations_of_the_month }} | {{#if: {{{ftt|}}} | icon-ftt=Previous_Featured_travel_topics }} | toc={{#ifeq: {{{notoc|}}} | true | no | yes }} }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{disambig|}}} | {{#switch: {{{disambig|}}} | yes={{other uses}} | #default ={{other uses|{{{disambig}}}}} }} | }}<!-- Banner categories -->{{#if: {{{unesco|}}} | [[Category:UNESCO World Heritage Sites]] }}<!-- -->{{#ifeq: {{{1|}}} | Disambiguation banner.png | {{#ifeq: {{NAMESPACE}} | {{NS:0}} | [[Category:Has standard banner]] }} | {{#if: {{#property:P948}} | {{#ifeq: {{{index|}}} | yes | | [[Category:Has custom banner]] }} | {{#ifeq: {{NAMESPACE}} | {{ns:}} | {{#switch: {{{1|}}} | = {{#ifeq: {{{index|}}} | yes | | [[Category:Has default banner]] }} | Pagebanner default.jpg | Pagebanner_default.jpg | Mena-asia default banner.jpg | Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg | S-amer africa default banner.jpg | S-amer_africa_default_banner.jpg | Caribbean default banner.jpg | Caribbean_default_banner.jpg | Australia-oceania default banner.jpg | Australia-oceania_default_banner.jpg | TT Banner.jpg | TT_Banner.jpg | Generic flying banner.jpg | Generic_flying_banner.jpg | Default Scuba diving banner.JPG | Default_Scuba_diving_banner.JPG | Itinerary banner.jpg | Itinerary_banner.jpg | Welcome banner.jpg | Welcome_banner.jpg | Europe | North America | Middle East | ME | North Africa | Asia | South America | SA | Africa | Caribbean | Australia | Oceania | New Zealand | NZ | Travel topic | Topic | TT | Flying | Dive guide | Dive | Diving | Itinerary | Phrasebook | NZ default banner.jpg | = {{#ifeq: {{{index|}}} | yes | | [[Category:Has default banner]] }} | #default = {{#ifeq: {{{index|}}} | yes | | [[Category:Has custom banner]] }} {{#ifeq: {{NAMESPACE}} | {{ns:0}} | {{#ifeq: {{{fop|}}} | yes | | [[Category:Banner missing from Wikidata]] }} }} }} }} }} }}</includeonly><noinclude>{{documentation}}</noinclude> kt5k7skizsefhndj97vmsh6jdk9im7k 10 120917 2416242 2316019 2013-09-13T16:55:14Z Texugo 109373 wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>{{#switch:{{NAMESPACE}}|{{ns:0}}|{{ns:14}}={{#if: {{{1|}}} |{{#isin:{{{1}}}}}{{#ifexist:Category:{{{1}}}|[[Category:{{{1}}}]]|[[File:Categorisation-hierarchy-top2down.svg|alt=Create category|15px|link=//en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title={{urlencode:Category:{{{1}}}}}&action=edit&preload=Template:PartOfTopic/preload]] [[Category:Travel topic needing category]]}}|:''This article is a '''[[Travel topics|travel topic]]'''''.[[Category:Travel topic lacking parameter]]}} {{#if: {{{2|}}} |{{#ifexist:Category:Topics in {{{2}}}|[[Category:Topics in {{{2}}}]]|[[File:Categorisation-hierarchy-top2down.svg|alt=Create category|15px|link=//en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title={{urlencode:Category:Topics in {{{2}}}}}&action=edit&preload=Template:PartOfTopic/preloadin]] [[Category:Travel topic needing category]]}}| }}[[Category:Topic articles]]| #default =<!-- Don't categorize when not in main (article) space or a category. -->}}{{#ifeq:{{#invoke:wikibase|disambig}}|false||[[Category:Pages linked to a data item for a disambiguation]]}}</includeonly> <noinclude> {{documentation}} </noinclude> lew0ufescm28pdv3iqdym01uhx6rr4w 10 78361 2436268 2416244 2013-10-04T20:45:03Z Texugo 109373 switch for only main namespace pages wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly> {{#switch:{{NAMESPACE}}|{{ns:0}}=[[Category:Phrasebooks]]{{#ifeq:{{#invoke:wikibase|disambig}}|false||[[Category:Pages linked to a data item for a disambiguation]]}}}} </includeonly> 42s06b7119fl8u84j5v68i7x4egzv4c 10 121656 2829891 2818322 2015-07-27T03:57:45Z Mey2008 35615 Server address -> //tools.wmflabs.org/wikivoyage/ wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>//tools.wmflabs.org/wikivoyage/w/poimap2.php?lat={{{1|51.47766}}}&lon={{{2|-0.00115}}}&zoom={{{3|15}}}&layer={{Layers|{{{4|}}}}}&lang={{CONTENTLANG}}&name={{FULLPAGENAMEE}}</includeonly><noinclude>{{documentation}} </noinclude> 8rc6t2h0cz3hmnbrmfkcrda54o5ogbf 10 135379 2607589 2014-06-19T19:07:08Z Traveler100 79350 Created page with "<includeonly>{| class="wikitable" align="right" ! [[File:Map mag16.png|link=]] Detailed map |- | <div class=noprint>[{{PoiMap2|{{{1}}}|{{{2}}}|{{{3}}}|{{{4}}}}} {{{5}}}]</div..." wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>{| class="wikitable" align="right" ! [[File:Map mag16.png|link=]] Detailed map |- | <div class=noprint>[{{PoiMap2|{{{1}}}|{{{2}}}|{{{3}}}|{{{4}}}}} {{{5}}}]</div> |}</includeonly><noinclude>{{documentation}} </noinclude> 0b5gon299zhb16x7f1l9lm2grehcgja 10 78365 2954588 2954581 2016-03-09T18:44:28Z Wrh2 229 wikitext text/x-wiki :<div id="print-districts" class=noprint>''{{BASICPAGENAME}} is a [[Project:Huge city article template|{{{type|huge city}}}]] with several [[#Districts|district]] articles that contain information about specific sights, restaurants, and accommodation.''</div>{{#ifeq:{{NAMESPACE}}|{{NS:0}}|[[Category:Huge city articles]]{{#ifeq:{{PAGESINCAT:{{PAGENAME}}|subcats}}|0||[[Category:Huge cities with multi-tier district hierarchy]]}}{{#ifexpr:{{PAGESINCAT:{{PAGENAME}}|subcat}}>10|[[Category:Huge cities with more than 10 districts]]}}}}<noinclude> {{documentation}} </noinclude> nfl0wa153e95vsow4kiqoalnw5ab9vz 10 78372 2725396 2724520 2015-02-03T15:32:21Z LtPowers 1809 extra linebreaks are not a good idea wikitext text/x-wiki <!-- begin quick bar --><div id="quickbar" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 0 1em"> {| cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-size:85%; background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #cccccc; width:250px;" |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; | {{#if: {{{location|}}} | [[File:{{{location|}}}|250px|noframe]] }} {{ #if: {{{capital|}}} | {{quickbar/item|heading=Capital|value={{{capital|}}}}} | {{quickbar/empty}} }} {{ #if: {{{currency|}}} | {{quickbar/item|heading=Currency|value={{{currency|}}}}} | {{quickbar/empty}} }} {{ #if: {{{population|}}} | {{quickbar/item|heading=Population|value={{{population|}}}}} | {{quickbar/empty}} }} {{ #if: {{{electricity|}}} | {{quickbar/item|heading=[[Electrical systems|Electricity]]|value={{{electricity|}}}}} | {{quickbar/empty}} }} {{ #if: {{{callingcode|}}} | {{quickbar/item|heading=[[List of country calling codes|Country code]]|value={{{callingcode|}}}}} | {{quickbar/empty}} }} {{ #if: {{{timezone|}}} | {{quickbar/item|heading=[[Time zones|Time zone]]|value={{{timezone|}}}}} | {{quickbar/empty}} }} {{ #if: {{{emergencies|}}} | {{quickbar/item|heading=Emergencies|value={{{emergencies|}}}}} | {{quickbar/empty}} }} |} </div><!-- end quick bar --><noinclude> {{documentation}} </noinclude><noinclude> <templatedata> { "params": { "location": { "type": "wiki-file-name", "suggested": true }, "capital": { "suggested": true, "type": "wiki-page-name" }, "currency": { "suggested": true }, "population": { "suggested": true }, "electricity": { "suggested": true }, "callingcode": { "suggested": true }, "timezone": { "suggested": true }, "emergencies": { "suggested": true } }, "description": " Displays a short summary of standard information for countries." } </templatedata> </noinclude> msqpiece1bawy2dgvfc959dkgpw9fqg 10 78373 2829256 2442327 2015-07-25T19:07:08Z Wrh2 229 wikitext text/x-wiki |- | colspan="2" style="height:1px;" |<noinclude> [[Category:Quickbar templates]] </noinclude> nk757sn8vhcltkss3ab9jnrnubpus8f 10 78375 2829261 2685020 2015-07-25T19:10:36Z Wrh2 229 +[[Category:Quickbar templates]] wikitext text/x-wiki |- | style="vertical-align:top; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; white-space:nowrap;" | '''{{{heading}}}''' | {{{value|}}}<noinclude> [[Category:Quickbar templates]] </noinclude> fysvujtnt9jqvdt1c1kczryr166y050 10 78381 2953763 2894877 2016-03-08T16:23:40Z 158.85.122.237 wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>{{infobox|Ramadan|Ramadan is the 9th and holiest month in the Islamic calendar and lasts 29–30 days. Muslims fast every day for its duration and most restaurants will be closed until the fast breaks at dusk. Nothing (including water and cigarettes) is supposed to pass through the lips from dawn to sunset. Non-muslims are exempt from this, but should still refrain from eating or drinking in public as this is considered very impolite. Working hours are decreased as well in the corporate world. Exact dates of Ramadan depend on local astronomical observations and may vary somewhat from country to country. Ramadan concludes with the festival of ''Eid al-Fitr'', which may last several days, usually three in most countries. {{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: {{CURRENTYEAR}}<=2016}}|{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: {{CURRENTYEAR}}+4>=2016}}|*6 June&nbsp;– 5 July 2016 (''1437 AH'')}}}}<!-- -->{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: {{CURRENTYEAR}}<=2017}}|{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: {{CURRENTYEAR}}+4>=2017}}|*27 May&nbsp;– 24 June 2017 (''1438 AH'')}}}}<!-- -->{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: {{CURRENTYEAR}}<=2018}}|{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: {{CURRENTYEAR}}+4>=2018}}|*16 May&nbsp;– 14 June 2018 (''1439 AH'')}}}}<!-- -->{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: {{CURRENTYEAR}}<=2019}}|{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: {{CURRENTYEAR}}+4>=2019}}|*6 May&nbsp;– 3 June 2019 (''1440 AH'')}}}}<!-- -->{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: {{CURRENTYEAR}}<=2020}}|{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: ({{CURRENTYEAR}}+4)>=2020}}|*24 April&nbsp;– 23 May 2020 (''1441 AH'')}}}}<!-- -->{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: {{CURRENTYEAR}}<=2021}}|{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: ({{CURRENTYEAR}}+4)>=2021}}|*13 April&nbsp;– 12 May 2021 (''1442 AH'')}}}}<!-- -->{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: 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AH'')}}}}<!-- -->{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: {{CURRENTYEAR}}<=2029}}|{{#ifeq:1|{{#expr: ({{CURRENTYEAR}}+4)>=2029}}|*16 January&nbsp;– 12 February 2029 (''1450 AH'')}}}} {{#if:{{{suppressTravelLink|}}} | | <p>If you're planning to travel to {{#if:{{{suppressPageName|}}}|a Muslim region|{{BASEPAGENAME}}}} during Ramadan, consider reading [[Travelling during Ramadan]].</p>}}}}</includeonly><noinclude>{{documentation}}</noinclude> <!--http://www.staff.science.uu.nl/~gent0113/islam/ummalqura_principal.htm is a good source for updating the Ramadan dates--> 8iqc83ksihiy7onwg5kyndfo4muuhjo 10 142702 2776709 2015-04-27T19:44:18Z Saqib 1925 Saqib moved page [[Template:Ramadandates]] to [[Template:Ramadan]] over redirect wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Template:Ramadan]] 817inpx34oicy30wg28o8ztrlz5bz88 10 78385 2332232 2330997 2013-07-07T17:41:52Z WOSlinker 113846 moved docs to subpage & update Regionlist/item link wikitext text/x-wiki <div id="region_list"><!-- -->{{ #if: {{{regionmap|}}} | <span 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[[Template:Routebox/Cut and paste|Quick cut and paste]] [[Template:Routebox/Cut and paste concurrency|Quick cut and paste with concurrencies]] }}</noinclude> m4hqvdsmb9owpdbua3njjw7p9pu04zj 10 78392 1853758 1853757 2009-01-11T20:47:11Z LtPowers 1809 redirecting (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Template:Routebox]] qw1lzgwu5sh0pfokhqsp9qxht1kcnsl 10 133645 2920189 2845001 2016-01-11T18:01:45Z Traveler100 79350 added caption (shows on mouse over) for main icon. Removed link to image on additional icons (was showing hand on mouse over) wikitext text/x-wiki <noinclude>{|</noinclude> <nowiki></nowiki><!-- force a newline --> |- | style="font-size:smaller; text-align:right;" | '''{{{majorl}}}''' {{#if:{{{minorl|}}}|&larr; {{{minorl}}}}} &larr; | style="background-color:#555555; font-size:smaller; color:white; text-align:center;" | &nbsp;'''{{{directionl}}}'''&nbsp;{{#ifexist: Media:{{{image}}} | [[File:{{{image}}}|{{#if:{{{imagesize|}}}|{{{imagesize|}}}|22}}px|link={{{link|}}}|{{{caption|}}}]]| [[File:US blank wide.svg|{{{image}}}|22px]] <includeonly>[[Category:Routeboxes needing image]]</includeonly> }}{{#if:{{{imagea|}}}|[[File:{{{imagea}}}|{{#if:{{{imagesize|}}}|{{{imagesize|}}}|22}}px|link=]]}}{{#if:{{{imageb|}}}|[[File:{{{imageb}}}|{{#if:{{{imagesize|}}}|{{{imagesize|}}}|22}}px|link=]]}}{{#if:{{{imagec|}}}|[[File:{{{imagec}}}|{{#if:{{{imagesize|}}}|{{{imagesize|}}}|22}}px|link=]]}}&nbsp;'''{{{directionr}}}'''&nbsp; | style="font-size:smaller; text-align:left;" | &rarr; {{#if:{{{minorr|}}}|{{{minorr}}} &rarr;}} '''{{{majorr}}}''' <noinclude>|}</noinclude> h4ear1onx5yqvxtbwp9icdrnfeuzwf1 10 78412 2105579 2086395 2013-01-18T23:41:58Z Sumone10154 1794 moving to documentation page wikitext text/x-wiki →<noinclude> {{documentation}} </noinclude> qvze31qa2mou57f6my3ybqsrkor67tu 10 78414 2890526 2889174 2015-11-15T08:45:57Z PrinceGloria 175022 make it clearer - no border is being closed within Schengen, extra controls are instituted wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>{{PAGENAME}}</includeonly><noinclude>This state</noinclude> is a member of the [[Europe#Get around|Schengen Agreement]]. There are no border controls between countries that have signed and implemented the treaty – the European Union (except Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania and the United Kingdom), Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Likewise, a visa granted for any Schengen member is valid in all other countries that have signed ''and'' implemented the treaty. Please see article [[Travelling around the Schengen Area]] for more information on how the scheme works and what the requirements are for your nationality. In autumn 2015 an exceptional number of refugees entering the European Union has prompted some countries to reinstitute border controls within the Schengen area and traffic by some border crossings is much less smooth than normally. 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This guide incorporates '''Ikebukuro''' (池袋), a section of Toshima and one of the three major metropolitan sub-centers on the Yamanote Line, along with [[Shinjuku]] and [[Shibuya]]. [[File:Zoshigaya-inside-april2013.jpg|thumb|Zoshigaya Cemetery]] ==Get in== ===By plane=== The fastest way to get from [[Narita Airport]] to Ikebukuro is to take a '''Keisei Skyliner''' train to Nippori and change to a JR Yamanote Line train. This takes about 60 minutes and costs &yen;2560. JR's '''Narita Express''' makes many runs to Ikebukuro, but they take longer (95 minutes) and cost more (&yen;3110), although for foreigners the one-way cost can be brought down to &yen;1500 by purchasing a '''N'EX Tokyo Direct Ticket''' (From March 2015 this ticket will only be sold in a round-trip version for ¥4000). Some Narita Express trains terminate at Shinjuku and do not continue to Ikebukuro; in this case, it's suggested to exit the Narita Express at '''Shibuya''', where you can pick up a commuter train on the same platform that will bring you to Ikebukuro in two stops. (Switching at Shinjuku is not recommended as you will likely have to change platforms.) The budget option is to take the Keisei Line limited express from Narita Airport to Nippori, and change there to the Yamanote line (95 minutes, &yen;1160). During the evening hours, faster '''Access Tokkyu''' commuter trains from Narita Airport to Nippori shave 20 minutes off the overall travel time against a &yen;200 additional fare. Airport Limousine buses also make runs from Narita Airport to Ikebukuro's Hotel Metropolitan and Sunshine City Prince Hotel, the latter located right next to the Sunshine 60 tower and shopping complex (about 2 hours, &yen;3000). From Haneda Airport to Ikebukuro, take the Keikyu Railway to Shinagawa and change to the JR Yamanote Line (55 minutes, &yen;650). Limousine Buses run from Haneda to the same hotels mentioned above (about one hour, &yen;1200). ===By train=== [[File:Ikebukuro Station.jpg|thumb|Ikebukuro Station at night]] Ikebukuro is served by the '''JR Yamanote''', '''Saikyo''' and '''Shonan-Shinjuku''' lines. The ''Super View Odoriko'' (スーパービュー踊り子) Limited Express service departs each morning for [[Atami]], [[Ito]] and [[Shimoda]], and returns in the afternoon. Two private railway lines start from Ikebukuro. The '''Seibu Ikebukuro Line''' has departures for [[Tokorozawa]], [[Irumashi]] and [[Hanno]], with ''Chichibu'' (ちちぶ) Limited Express trains running all the way to the national park in [[Chichibu-Tama-Kai_National_Park|Chichibu]]. The '''Tobu Tojo Line''' runs trains to [[Kawagoe]] and [[Ogawamachi]]. ===By subway=== The Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line starts here, and the Yurakucho Line for [[Tokyo/Ginza|Ginza]], Shin-Kiba and Wakoshi stops here. The Fukutoshin Line connects Ikebukuro to [[Tokyo/Shinjuku|Shinjuku]] and [[Tokyo/Shibuya|Shibuya]], paralleling the Yamanote Line. Both the Yurakucho and Fukutoshin subway lines offer through-runs to the Seibu Ikebukuro and Tobu Tojo lines (at Kotake-Mukaihara and Wakoshi stations, respectively). ==Get around== The '''Toden Arakawa line''', the last streetcar line in Tokyo, putters through Toshima starting from Waseda University (just across the district line in [[Tokyo/Shinjuku|Shinjuku]]), through Zoshigaya, Ikebukuro, and all the way to Minowa at the northern edge of [[Tokyo/Taito|Taito]]. ==See== There is, quite frankly, very little in the way of attractions for tourists in Toshima. * {{see | name=Zōshigaya Cemetery | alt=雑司が谷霊園 Zōshigaya-reien | url= | email= | address=Minami-Ikebukuro 4-chome | lat=35.722 | long=139.72 | directions=near Higashi-Ikebukuro station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The final resting place of Lafcadio Hearn is about the most exciting attraction in this neck of the woods. }} [[File:BanchouzanKouganji1.jpg|thumb|Kouganji]] * {{see | name=Kōgan-ji Temple | alt=高岩寺 | url= | email= | address=3-35-2 Sugamo | lat=35.735703 | long=139.735647| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This small temple in Sugamo is known for two statues: ''Togenuki Jizō'', who heals sick children, and the boddhisattva ''Kannon'', who will cure your pains if you wash themagical appropriate part of the statue. More morbidly, you can also pray to Kannon for a swift and painless death, so you will not be a burden to your relatives in your old age. Visitors pray ''Enmei Jizōson'' for their health too. The way to pray is unusual. People drink a small Japanese paper. A small picture of a stone statue of ''Enmei Jizōson'' is drawn on it. }} * {{see | name=Myōkō-ji Temple | alt=妙行寺 | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=15 min from JR Sugamo station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=According to legend, the grave of Lady Oiwa (''Oiwa-san'') in ''Yotsuya Kaidan'', Japan's best-known ghost story and a direct inspiration for the ''Ring'' horror movies, is in this temple. In a nutshell, the beautiful Oiwa was disfigured, divorced and killed, and then comes back to haunt the people who wronged her. }} [[File:Honmyoji temple sugamo.JPG|thumb|Honmyoji temple]] *{{see | name=Honmyōji Temple | alt=本妙寺 | url= | email= | address=5-35-6 Sugamo | lat=35.739659 | long=139.735108 | directions=10 min from JR Sugamo station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This temple is known for a fire called ''Meireki-no-Taika'', an inferno 400 years ago which killed over 100,000 people. It is said that this fire broke out in Honmyōji. There are also some tombs of famous people in this temple. A Japanese swordman Chiba Shūsaku and a political office leader Tōyama Kinshirō, for example. }} *{{see | name=Asukayama Park | alt=飛鳥山公園 | url= | email= | address=1-1-3 Oji | lat=35.750556 | long=139.738889 | directions=1 min from JR Ōji station | phone=+81 3-3908-9275 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Asukayama Park is the first park in Japan. It has about 650 sakura trees, planted by the Japanese political leader Yoshimune Tokugawa (1684-1751). People drink and eat under them when the cherry blossoms bloom in spring. There are also some museums in the park. The paper museum shows the history of paper and has a library. The Shibusawa museum is about the famous Japanese industrialist Eiich Shibusawa (1840-1931), who played an important role in the development of Japan. }} * {{see | name=Hōmyōji | alt=法明寺 | url=http://www.homyoji.or.jp/index.html | email= | address= | lat=35.724361 | long=139.71375 | directions=3-18-18 Minamiikebukuro | phone=+81 3-3971-4383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous Japanese temple built in 810. Features the statue of Kishimojin (鬼子母神像) who is a Japanese God of fertility. Visitors go to Hōmyōji to pray for their children's birth, growth and security. The Kishimojin figure typically take the form of the devil, but this statue holds a baby, and the figure is beautiful. In this temple the Oeshiki-Taisai festival (御会式大祭) is held from October 16 to October 18 every year. }} * {{see | name=Sunshine 60 | url=http://www.sunshinecity.co.jp/ | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sunshine 60 was once the tallest building in Japan and it remains the most prominent building within the Sunshine City complex. The surrounding Sunshine City complex includes shops, restaurants, an aquarium, and an observatory at the top of the Sunshine 60 building. '''The observatory is closed until Spring 2016 for renovations.''' }} * {{see | name=Nekobukuro | url= | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat=35.72988 | long=139.71650 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A unique shop on the top floor of the Tokyu Hands building where you pay &yen;600 entry fee and pet or play with the 20+ cats that live on the premises. The building is located at the end of Sunshine-60 dori. }} * {{see | name=Metropolitan Art Space | url= | email= | address=on the west side of the Ikebukuro train/subway station | lat=35.729722 | long=139.708056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has the former world's longest escalator and offers various exhibits and concerts. }} *{{see | name=Tokyo Shaheed Minar | url= | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=at the west side of Ikebukuro train/subway station, in the Nishiguchi (West Gate) park, in front of Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A beautiful monument, symbolizing love to the mother language. It is based on the mother language movement, that originated in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1952, followed by the UNESCO declaration of International Mother Language Day (21 February). It was a present from Bangladesh to the Japanese people, in 2005, recognizing Tokyo Boishakhi Mela (Bangladesh New Year Festival), organized every year in mid April, by Japan Bangladesh Society. }} ==Do== *{{do | name=Ikefukuro | url= | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A statue of an owl near the east exit. Many people use this as a meeting spot. }} *{{do | name=Namja Town | alt=ナンジャタウンホーム | url=http://www.namja.jp/ | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=in Sunshine 60 on 2 & 3F | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-22:00 | price= | content=The Namja Town has many attractions. For example there are some Japanese style haunted houses, interactive 1964 shooting games, egg-raising game(the whole process is quite similar to raising a child, where you will need to take the egg to toilets, restaurants, and hospitals, until after a certain point. Then you can take the eggs to play games. This is quite a 'couply' game to do). And there are big food shops – the gyoza stadium, the ice cream city, and the dessert empire of Tokyo. If customers buy the 3,900 yen(3,300 yen for under 18) "Namja Passport" tickets, they can enjoy 14 attractions and visit food shops. Night passport, which you can get for 2,500 yen(2,000 yen for under 18), is available after 5pm. But if you want to visit the food shops only, you buy the 300 yen "Namja Entry" tickets. The attractions range from 600 yen to 1000 yen in price each. Namja Town is not very friendly to non-Japanese speakers. English translations are only present in few places and most of the game require you to answer a few questions, totally in Japanese. To fully enjoy this unique theme park, proficiency in Japanese language is very important. That being said, you definitely can still have fun even if you only speak English. }} *{{do | name=Manten | alt=満天 | url=http://konicaminolta.jp/manten/index.html | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=10 min from JR Ikebukuro station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=1000-1300 yen | content=There is a planetarium called Manten in the Sunshine city. This planetarium shows three types of programs and repeats them in a day. These three types of programs are called The Planetarium Program, The CG Planetarium Program, The Healing Program. The Planetarium Program shows some themes of programs with Japanese famous musicians. The CG Planetarium Program shows some science programs, for example the mystery of black hall. The Healing Program shows programs relax people. Some aromas are changed when scenes are changed. These programs are changed regularly. }} ==Buy== *{{do | name=Animate | url= | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=next door to K-Books, down the street from Mandarake, and across the highway from the Sunshine 60 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Lots of new anime/manga-related merchandise. }} *{{do | name=K-Books | url= | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=next door to the Animate, down the block from Mandarake, across the highway from the Sunshine 60 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good selection of anime, manga, and posters. }} *{{do | name=Mandarake | url= | email= | address=Lions Mansion Ikebukuro B1F, 3-15-2 Higashi-ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=Not far from the Sunshine 60 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the newest in the Mandarake chain of used anime/manga goods stores, the Ikebukuro branch specializes in doujinshi, in particular doujinshi for girls. }} *Two of Tokyo's major department store/railroad conglomerate chains, '''Seibu''' and '''Tobu''', are based in Ikebukuro and the stores here were not long ago the largest in the world. Paradoxically, Seibu, which roughly means "west Tokyo", is on the east side of the station, while Tobu, which means "east Tokyo", is on the west side. * {{buy | name=Bic Camera | url=http://www.biccamera.co.jp/shoplist/p_ikebukuro.html | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This discount retailer's flagship store on the east side of the station, with several branches nearby. }} * {{buy | name=Junkudō | url=http://www.junkudo.co.jp/ | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=leave the train station by the Seibu exit; turn right and go down the street a couple of blocks - Junkudo is half a block up from the tall building with a | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A 9-story bookstore (top floor has English titles). }} *{{buy | name=Tokyu Hands | url= | email= | address=1-28-10 Higashi-Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=next to Sunshine 60 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-8PM | price= | content=A crazy 7 story 'DIY' store with floors of kitchenware, bath accessories, paper goods, scrap-booking supplies, tools, hardware, exotic woods, travel supplies, toys, pet supplies, and Nekobukuro on the top floor. This is a place where you can find, for example, lava lamps next to a shark suit next to a Gundam model. }} * {{buy | name=Sugamo | alt=巣鴨 | url= | email= | address= | lat=35.73899 | long=139.73101 | directions=On the JR Yamanote and Toei Mita lines | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Popularly known as "Grandma's [[Tokyo/Harajuku|Harajuku]]" (''obaachan no Harajuku''), and indeed most shops in the area do seem targeted towards an older clientèle. For the (rare) tourist, however, this means a plentiful supply of tea, pottery, kitchen implements and clothes in styles that went out of fashion 50 years ago. The area is at its liveliest on the 4th, 14th and 24th of each month when a street market is held. }} * {{buy | name=Maruji | alt=丸治 | url=http://www.sugamo-maruji.jp/ | email= | address=Sugamo 4-21-11 and three other outlets nearby | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=&yen;800 and up | content=Probably the most famous and successful shop in Sugamo, Maruji specializes in one thing: '''red underwear''' (赤パンツ ''aka-pantsu''). By energizing a pressure point below your navel, Maruji's crimson panties, boxers and long-johns will keep you warm and fill you with vigor &mdash; or so they say. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Konaya | alt=古奈屋 | url=http://www.konaya.ne.jp/ | email= | address=Sugamo 3-37-1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open ''for lunch only'' daily except Monday | price= | content=The original shop of restaurant chain renowned for its curry udon noodles. The noodles are cut by hand, the special curry stock is brewed for two days, and &yen;1050 will get you some mighty fine tasting udon. }} *{{eat | name=Akebono Sushi | url= | email= | address=1-9-23 Minami-Ikebukuru | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+81 3-3984-4936 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Fight Gyoza | alt=ファイト餃子 | url=http://www.white-gyouza.co.jp/branch/sugamo.html | email= | address=3-7-3 Nisisugamo | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+81 3-3917-6261 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Japanese gyoza is boiled ordinally. But the fight Gyozas are hoisted after boiled. It is a very famous restaurant for gyoza. So many people stand in a line in front of the restaurant. }} *{{eat | name=Souten | alt=蒼天 | url= | email= | address=Otsuka 3-39-13 | lat= | long= | directions=JR Otsuka South Exit, cross the tram line, walk past the shrine, left then right. If you get to the junior high school, you've gone too far | phone=+81 3-5944-8105 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From ¥5,000 | content=High-end yakitori. Five stick set from around &yen;1,600. Do try the chicken sashimi--outside the comfort zone for many visitors, but you may be pleasantly surprised. Extensive selection of nihonshu featuring Kozaemon. }} *{{eat | name=Tobu and Seibu basements | url= | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Urban Japanese keep their grocery stores beneath their department stores. If you go to the B1 and B2 levels of the massive stores flanking the Ikebukuro station, you will find endless acres of raw and prepared food. Buy a bunch and take it back to your hotel fridge. }} *{{eat | name=Shakey's Pizza | url= | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Down Sunshine-Dori on the way to Sunshine 60, on the left, there's a Shakey's Pizza. There are lunchtime buffets with great pizza the way only Japanese like to serve it. }} * {{eat | name=Ghiottone | url= | email= | address=Nishi-Ikebukuro 3-27-1 | lat= | long= | directions=5 min. walk from west exit | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Excellent pasta and salads, in portions that are ample for two. The crab spaghetti is very popular. No non-smoking tables. }} * {{eat | name=Kaiten Sushi | url= | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=about 2 blocks from the Ikebukuro subway/train station - take the Seibu exit, turn right and walk down the street to the tall building on the left with a large flashing | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A very nice "conveyor belt" sushi restaurant }} * {{eat | name=Malay-Chan | url= | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=locate the Metropolitan Art Space and the bus loop that services that area. Walk to the curve of the loop, cross the main street (Geikijo dori) there and walk up a little street that winds left, then right. Then walk about 2 blocks farther | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small Malaysian restaurant on the west side of the train/subway station that is a little hard to find. }} * {{eat | name=Mutekiya | url= | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=on the east side of Ikebukuro, opposite Junkudo Bookstore | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good ramen. }} * {{eat | name=Al-Flah | url=http://www.al-flah.com/ | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=on the righthand-side of the Royal Hotel in Ikebukuro, on the 4th floor | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A halal supermarket and restaurant that sells halal food, including vegetarian curries. The store also conveniently has a bollywood-movie section. }} * {{eat | name=Namja Town | url=http://www.namja.jp/ | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=in Sunshine 60 on 2 & 3F | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-22:00 | price= | content=Namja Town has some big food shops in Sunshin City– the gyoza studium, the ice cream city, and the dessert empire of Tokyo. Gyoza is a kind of Japanese food. The gyoza stadium collects gyozas of many famous gyoza restaurants in Japan. The ice cream city collects many kinds of ice creams in the world. The dessert empire of Tokyo collects some famous cakes. And it has events regularly. For example many kinds of pudding were collected before. Namja Town is exhilarating but incomprehensible if you don't speak Japanese. In the ice cream section, for example, there is a shop selling over 100 varieties of ice cream in single-serving cups, almost none of which have a single non-Japanese word on the label. Still, it's easy to try various gyoza by pointing at picture menus. }} * {{eat | name=Mama's Philippine Store & Restaurant | url=http://mamaphilippines.weebly.com | email= | address=Toshima-ku Ikebukuro 2-5-4 Ichi Bldg. 3F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+81 3-3590-1291 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A "Feel at home place" when Filipinos miss their native foods, or want to introduce their friends to the cuisine! Authentic Filipino food served by warm, informative, attentive staff. Also sells Filipino grocery items, health and beauty products. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Edoya | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Towards south exit | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Konakara | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Towards north exit | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Omamori | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near Shin-Otsuka metro station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} Ikebukuro has an extensive assortment of places to drink and get drunk, detailed in that article. For sampling sake, JR Otsuka station has a number of good choices: ===Cafes=== * {{drink | name=Cafe du Monde | url= | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=right outside the west exit | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Tokyo version of the New Orleans cafe. }} * {{drink | name=ZOZOI | url= | email= | address=Nishi-Ikebukuro 3-22-6 | lat= | long= | directions=5 min. from west exit | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A cozy and quiet French-style cafe located next to a small park. Light meals are served, and there's an amusing collection of French books to browse. }} * {{drink | name=ZAO | url= | email= | address=Nishi-Ikebukuro 1-18-1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This 24-hour basement coffee shop, with an interior that probably hasn't been changed since 1975, seems to be a favorite for smoking insomniacs and college students pulling all-nighters. You'll need to order something every two hours to hang around (and not fall asleep), but the toast and boiled eggs are free. If that's not enough, try the huge jumbo parfait (ice cream sundae), which is literally served in a fishbowl. }} * {{drink | name=Sakura Cafe Ikebukuro | url=http://www.sakura-cafe.asia/ikebukuro/english/ | email=info@sakura-cafe.asia | address=2-40-7 Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=6 min walk from Ikebukuro station | phone=+81 3-3971-2237 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open 24/7 | price= | content=Opened in 2008, one of Tokyo's largest open-air-terrace cafes with easy-going and relaxed style located at 1st floor of "Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro" which welcomes guests from over 110 countries every year. International atmosphere with 60 beer from around the world from 550 yen, monthly changing snacks and meals from 300 yen also from a wide variety of countries, and coffee for 180 yen. }} ===Bars/Clubs=== * {{drink | name=Bed | url=http://www.ikebukurobed.com/ | email= | address= Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the few nightclubs in Ikebukuro. }} ===Cat Cafes=== *{{drink | name=Nekorobi | url=http://www.nekorobi.jp/english/ | email= | address=3F Tact T.O Building Higashi-Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+81 3-6228-0646 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-11PM | price=¥1,000 for the first hour, then ¥300 per 15min. In the weekends you can choose to go for 3 hours for ¥2,500 | content=This café is decorated in wicker and burlap and boasts having a Nintendo Wii as well as cats. Most of the cats at this café were once strays or turned into shelters by their owners. You can use anything in the room you'll be entering, including laptop, drinks dispenser, cat toys and the Wii. Be sure to take off shoes, wash hands, and be gentle with the cats. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro | url=http://www.sakura-hotel.co.jp/ikebukuro | email=info@sakura-hotel-ikebukuro.com | address=2-40-7 Ikebukuro | lat=35.73342 | long=139.70758 | directions=6 min walk from Ikebukuro station | phone=+81 3-3971-2237 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single 6,800yen, Dormitory 3,200yen | checkin= | checkout= | content=Various rooms are good for groups and private. All staff speak English. }} * {{sleep | name=Kimi Ryokan | url=http://www.kimi-ryokan.jp/ | email= | address=2-36-8 Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=8 min from JR Ikebukuro West Exit | phone=+81 3-3971-3766 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=This friendly if very tourist-oriented ''minshuku'' (no, it's not a ryokan) is an excellent option for first time travelers to Tokyo. It is reasonably priced (4500 yen) and has English speaking staff. A nice way to spend your first night on a tatami. }} ===Mid-Range=== * {{sleep | name=Crowne Plaza Metropolitan - Tokyo | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/tyomp?_requestid=236810 | email= | address=1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+81 3-3980-1111 | tollfree= | fax=+81 3-3980-5600 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A short walk away from Ikebukuro station, a decent 4-star hotel with nice, clean rooms and friendly staff who mostly speak fluent English. Limosine bus services are available to both Narita and Haneda airports. }} * {{sleep | name=Dai-ichi Inn Ikebukuro | url=http://www.dh-ikebukuro.com/ | email= | address=1-42-8 Higashi-Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+81 3-3986-1221 | tollfree= | fax=+81 3-3982-4128 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A 1 minute walk from the station (take East Exit), right across from the back of Parco. In-room broadband internet, massage service, 24-hour convenience store, and many other amenities. TV channel list includes CNN. Some of the staff speak near-fluent English, others not so much. Internet reservations can ''greatly'' reduce room rates. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grand City | url=http://www.grand-city.gr.jp | email= | address=1-30-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions=5 minute walk towards Sunshine City | phone=+81 3-3984-5121 | tollfree= | fax=+81 3-3984-5127 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The staff don't speak English very well. }} *{{sleep | name=APA Hotel Tokyo Itabashi | url= | email= | address=4-47-1 Kami-Ikebukuro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+81 3-5974-8111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | content=This three star hotel offers a convenient location near the Itabshi Station, 3 min to Ikebukuro and 8min to Shinjuku. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Subway TokyoMarunouchi.png | imagesize1=30 | directionl1=W | majorl1=END | minorl1= | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Tokyo/Ginza|Ginza]] | minorr1=[[Tokyo/Bunkyo|Kōrakuen]] {{Rtarrow}} [[Tokyo/Chiyoda|Tokyo]] | image2=Subway TokyoYurakucho.png | imagesize2=30 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Kawagoe]] | minorl2=into [[File:Tobu Tojo Line (TJ) symbol.svg|30px]] {{Lfarrow}}[[Tokyo/North|Kotake Mukaihara]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Tokyo/East|Shin-Kiba]] | minorr2=[[Tokyo/Chiyoda|Yurakucho]] {{Rtarrow}} [[Tokyo/Chuo|Tsukishima]] | image3=Subway TokyoFukutoshin.png | imagesize3=30 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Tokorozawa]] | minorl3=into [[File:Seibu ikebukuro logo.svg|30px]] {{Lfarrow}}[[Tokyo/North|Kotake Mukaihara]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Tokyo/Shibuya|Shibuya]] | minorr3=[[Tokyo/Shinjuku|Shinjyuku 3chome]] {{Rtarrow}} [[Tokyo/Harajuku|Meijijinngu-mae]] | image4=Tobu Tojo Line (TJ) symbol.svg | imagesize4=30 | directionl4=N | majorl4=[[Kawagoe]] | minorl4=[[Tokyo/North|Narimasu]] | directionr4=S | majorr4=END | minorr4= | image5=Seibu ikebukuro logo.svg | imagesize5=30 | directionl5=W | majorl5=[[Chichibu|Seibu-Chichibu]] | minorl5=[[Tokorozawa]] {{Lfarrow}} [[Nishitokyo|Hoya]] | directionr5=E | majorr5=END | minorr5= | image7=Shuto Urban Expwy Sign 0005.svg | imagesize7=30 | directionl7=N | majorl7=[[Saitama|Ōmiya]] | minorl7=into [[File:Shuto Urban Expwy Sign S5.svg|30px]] {{Lfarrow}} Toda | directionr7=S | majorr7=[[Tokyo/Chiyoda]] | minorr7= }} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|35.732458|139.715406}} {{IsPartOf|Tokyo}} [[Wikipedia:Toshima, Tokyo]] [[Commons:Category:Toshima, Tokyo]] bap5ujwpw7o589t5qkqo2vwcjgvofdc 0 135649 2953760 2914494 2016-03-08T16:22:02Z 158.85.122.237 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Crescent moon WV banner.jpg|ftt=yes}} {{ramadandates|suppressTravelLink=true}} [[File:Lanterns from below.JPG|thumbnail|Bazaars and mosques are colourfully decorated and beautifully illuminated during Ramadan]] For many foreigners, a trip to any [[Muslim]] country is not complete without wandering around the chaotic bazaars while tasting local street food. However, be prepared if you are travelling to a Muslim-majority area during Islam's holiest month, Ramadan, as you might find that roads and bazaars are almost abandoned, with no refreshments whatsoever available on the street. Ramadan (also spelled Ramadhan and Ramzan), a month-long festival, falls in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is the time when Muslims all around the world fast during daylight hours every day. The month definitely brings a lot of joy for Muslims, but for many non-Muslims, travelling or living in a Muslim-majority country during this time may come with some inconveniences and restraints. On the bright side, however, it offers a chance to see a different side of life in Muslim countries. It's an incredibly important, sacred and religious time for Muslims, and while many tourists do keep visiting Muslim countries throughout the year including Ramadan, some basic knowledge about this special tradition will help to make your experience a fascinating one. ==Understand== The history of Ramadan dates back to the pre-Islamic period, when Arabs used to fast from the rising to the setting of the moon. In the Quran, the central holy scripture of Islam which Muslims believe was revealed by Allah (God) to the Islamic prophet Muhammad, the fast rules were made more onerous by the period being changed to the rising of the sun to its going down. Ramadan, in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, was declared as the holy month of Islam, and fasting was made mandatory for every Muslim adult, with certain exceptions made for health and other extenuating circumstances. [[File:World Muslim Population Pew Forum.png|600px|thumb|The Muslim world: the percentage of believers in each country.]] Muslims worldwide observe the month of Ramadan as a month of fasting and, therefore, travelling during Ramadan into Muslim-majority countries can pose an added challenge. Along with fasting &mdash; no eating, drinking or smoking &mdash; from dawn until sunset, Muslims also refrain from engaging in sexual relations, and especially activities that are forbidden by Islam in any month. [[File:Eftari dinner prayers, Maghreb, Tehran, Iran, 10-21-2005.jpg|thumb|Prayer is usually followed by Iftar]] [[File:Iftar in Istanbul Turkey.jpg|thumb|Mosques serve Iftar meals for fasting persons and local communities]] Ramadan is a time when many Muslims focus on their faith and spend much of the day in religious observances, so in that sense it is related to days of penance, fasting and reflection in other religions, such as Yom Kippur in Judaism and Lent in Christianity. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, one of five basic acts which are mandatory for every Muslim. During Ramadan, Muslims are expected to engage in extra prayers and worship of Allah, in order to learn willpower and self-control and for a kind of first hand experience of the sufferings of the poor, who rarely get to eat well. The ultimate goal is to inspire generosity and sympathy in Muslims across the globe. Muslims are expected to give generously to charity (''zakat''), which is another one of the Five Pillars of Islam. While Ramadan is not the easiest and most favoured time to visit a Muslim country, since daily life changes dramatically in those countries during this special month, you may have a totally different cultural experience if you do. In addition to the change in meal schedules for Muslims, businesses' opening hours often change as well, and people work only until afternoon in the majority of Muslim countries. School may take place on the usual schedule, so if you are [[teaching English]] or another subject and have Muslim students, whether in a Muslim-majority country or elsewhere, you'll want to facilitate their observance of Iftar (see below). == Suhoor and Iftar== [[File:Ramadan Dinner 2005-11-07.jpg|thumbnail|Friends and family breaking fast together in an outdoor cafe]] The primary practice in Ramadan is fasting from dawn to sunset (not always the local dawn and sunset, as this would be unreasonable in summer at very high latitudes), and there are two meals at either end of that period. The pre-dawn meal before the fast is called the Suhoor, or Sehri in some countries. It is consumed early in the morning before the dawn (''Fajr'') prayer. Iftar is the meal that breaks the fast after the sunset (''Maghrib'') prayer. While Suhoor is often taken in private, Iftar is a much more social meal. Family and friends gather in homes to rejoice, and a wide variety of sweet and savory dishes and delicious desserts are prepared according to local traditions and preferences. Restaurants are busy as well and often have special dishes. Iftar parties and social gatherings are frequently arranged where people and communities gather to break fast together, and special arrangements are made daily in mosques as well, where free meals are offered to diners for them to break the fast. If you are invited for Iftar celebrations, it is good custom to bring a small gift (e.g. food) for your hosts. Dishes for Iftar vary from one region to another, but one item that is commonly consumed across the world is dates — especially dates from [[Saudi Arabia]], which are fantastic and well worth buying if you have a chance to do so during this month or any other. ==Respect== There's a saying: "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"; the same goes for Muslim countries. Non-Muslims are not expected to fast or follow Islamic practices but they should be aware of the local laws and customs and should respect them. Even Muslims are not religiously bound to fast if they're travelling during Ramadan, though most do anyway. The most difficult thing may be to abstain from eating, drinking or smoking tobacco in public areas during the daytime, usually dawn until dusk. In some Muslim countries such as [[Persian Gulf|Gulf]] countries, it’s illegal to eat or drink in a public area during daylight during Ramadan, and this is considered a crime and prosecuted as such. Police usually patrol the streets and offenders, both Muslim and non-Muslim, can get fined. There have been incidents in Gulf countries where foreigners were even expelled from the country while Muslims were jailed. So even where it is legal you should refrain, both to avoid calling unwelcome attention to yourself and as a gesture of respect for those who are fasting. Consider stocking your hotel room with drinks and snacks that you can consume in private. If you are in an area where food is served for travellers even during Ramadan and where [[tipping]] is considered appropriate, tip heavily at this time. The poor staff are working &mdash; and seeing and smelling your food &mdash; even though they are fasting; they may deserve a little extra. Avoid public physical intimacy with a person of the opposite sex, even if you are married to each other. Public displays of affection are considered rude and even forbidden by law in certain Muslim countries, and this is especially true during Ramadan. As for same-sex displays of affection, homosexuality is taboo or illegal in many Muslim areas; see [[LGBT travel]] for details. Even in more liberal areas, restraint may be a good idea at any time, and especially during Ramadan. Everyone will be expected to dress more conservatively than normally, so ensure you dress modestly in public — always a good idea in Islamic areas, but particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. Uncovered arms, legs, shoulders or hair may offend others. Try to not play loud music in public areas (including in a car) or dance during Ramadan, as it is seen as bad form. Mosques such as those which are usually open to visitors for sightseeing and even to non Muslims in other times of the year remain closed during Ramadan in some countries whereas in some countries, special tours are usually organised during Ramadan. Avoid chewing gum or smoking in public as well since these are also forbidden by the rules of the fast. ==Survive== Think twice about travelling for business, as many businesses in Muslim countries close early and operate with a skeleton staff for the entire month of Ramadan. Furthermore, even when hours are not affected, work performance is affected by fasting. If you nevertheless need to make a business trip to a Muslim country during Ramadan, try to make your appointments as early as possible in the morning, when your counterpart is more fresh and likely to be in a good mood. During the afternoon, energy level and working performance tend to decrease, people start to get lazy and sleepy, and everyone wants to leave for home as early as possible. Keep in mind that hunger and tiredness can cause irritability, and try to be forgiving when you find people a bit cranky. [[File:Eid al fitr moon.jpg|thumb|Muslims await the moonrise that will mark the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr]] In certain countries that see lots of tourism, such as [[Morocco]] and [[Turkey]], many facilities remain open to some extent to serve non-Muslim travellers, and in general the change in the normal routine isn't too striking. However, the scenario is very different elsewhere — mainly in countries further off the beaten path such as Iran, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, but also some heavily touristed countries like the United Arab Emirates. Here, Ramadan is very strictly observed and few facilities are open. The majority of restaurants are closed during daylight in most Islamic countries, though a limited number may open to cater to non-Muslims, especially in touristy places in countries such as Turkey and Morocco and in [[Dubai]]. This is especially true in areas of some Muslim-majority countries that have large non-Muslim populations, including most [[Malaysia]]n cities. The dining area is usually screened or behind curtains, and at some places, you may be asked to confirm that you're not a Muslim. Locating an open restaurant can be very tricky in small cities and non-touristy places — in which case your hotel may be able to serve you food in your room — but in larger cities, one can find a good restaurant if you ask at hotel reception. While in some countries it's also possible to grab takeaway food from fast food chains attached to fuel stations, this varies from place to place. For instance, in the [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]], you can get food from fuel station franchises in Dubai, but franchises in the neighbouring and more traditional city of [[Sharjah]] are closed during the daytime. In addition, alcohol is banned from sale or not available at all during Ramadan in many Muslim countries. You may also find that most attractions are closed during the day throughout Ramadan, as the level of activity during daytime is decreased. In some areas of Turkey, most probably touristed areas, you may not notice a significant change in Ramadan and you may even see people eating and drinking as usual. However, caution should be exercised everywhere to avoid offending the local culture and respect should be given to Islamic traditions. Your best course is probably to emulate the locals: take it easy during the afternoon, get out of the heat, and have a nap so you will be ready for the festive evening. If you are not Muslim, have a drink and a snack as well. People usually become "night owls" during Ramadan. Festivities begin right after Iftar — shopping areas and bazaars start getting busy and remain open past midnight hours. Streets remain vibrant until Sehoor in bigger cities, and people stay awake until Sehoor time to enjoy the feast. Even if you don't have a friend in a Muslim country you are visiting, you can still dine with Muslims when they break their fast. Across the Muslim world, tents and tables are set out on streets and in bazaars with free food served for fasting people. Non-Muslims are always welcome too. In many areas, especially in traditional bazaars, restaurants open after the sunset prayers and do a roaring trade until well after midnight. If you're a Muslim, even in non-Muslim countries a mosque is the best place to be for Iftar. Special arrangements are made in mosques throughout the world, let alone Muslim countries, where people are served with free meals and drinks. This gives a good opportunity to mingle with locals and taste the local food at no cost. If you're travelling into a non-Muslim country, you may also be able to find restaurants near the mosques that serve Halal food. People are usually very welcoming and friendly in evenings during the joyous time of Iftar and are happy to share free food with everyone. Many restaurants offer special Iftar buffet meal deals at lower prices and some may even provide free drinks for guests. Packing food and carrying bottles of water are strongly recommended, because food stalls are closed during fasting and open about 2 to 3 hours before Iftar, though starred hotels and minimarts often sell foods and beverages during the day, though this varies between countries and regions. Bazaars are also open 2 to 3 hours before fasting break and many kind of foods and drinks can be found, but mainly with (extra) sweet tastes. Avoid eating or drinking during the day in public areas. You also should not eat or drink in public transport, as fellow passengers are fasting. Even airlines in Muslim countries do not usually serve food to travellers (even non-Muslims), and even if they do, it's always best to not ask for a meal as your fellow passengers may be fasting and may not be able to control their appetite after seeing a delicious meal being eaten. Children, who are not expected to fast during Ramadan, should be freely served food and drinks as usual. Try to avoid being on the road during Iftar time, as traffic increases while everyone rushes home to feast with family members, and the chance of accidents therefore increases. Before Iftar, streets start to become empty, and right at Iftar, huge cities can become ghost towns, as public transport in many countries comes to a brief stop for up to half an hour. 3 days before and after Eid al-Fitr is not a convenient time to be on the road, because there are many traffic jams and public transport is also extremely crowded, while rental cars are difficult to find, and if you do find one, rates will be much higher than usual. In some cities, drummers roam the streets well before morning, waking locals in time to prepare and have Suhoor. If you don't want to follow the Ramadan schedule yourself, make sure to pack some earplugs. ==Eid al-Fitr== [[File:Celebrating Eid in Tajikistan 10-13-2007.jpg|thumb|Ramadan is all about fasting but Eid is all about eating]] The feast to celebrate the end of Ramadan is one of the most joyous holidays of the year for Muslims. While Ramadan can be a challenging time to be in a Muslim country, Eid, which is usually celebrated for three days and goes by various names around the world, is a great time to be there, especially if you have friends who invite you to celebrate with them and share some of the wonderful food that is made especially for the holiday. Each country and region in the Muslim world has its own distinctive savory and sweet foods for Eid. Many countries have their own greetings in the local language used during Eid, but one used everywhere is the Arabic "Eid Mubarak", which translates as Blessed Eid or Happy Eid. If you're in a Muslim country, try to widely exchange the Eid greeting during the three days of Eid. Gifts are commonly given at Eid to children, friends and relatives. Most people choose to celebrate the first day of Eid at home with family and by visiting relatives and friends, but by evening, restaurants start to get crowded. Most bazaars and markets remain closed during the three days of Eid, while most other businesses are closed for longer periods. Even in non-Muslim countries, it is often possible to enjoy some aspects of this festival. Almost any restaurant which specialises in food from some Muslim region, or in halal food (food Muslims are permitted to eat under Islamic law), can be expected to do something special for Eid and, since they are doing it largely for their own community and in a spirit of celebration, both quality and pricing tend to be very good. ==See also== * [[Middle Eastern cuisine]] [[Wikipedia:Ramadan]] {{PartOfTopic|Concerns}} {{guidetopic}} 5zx9nb19llotjdvznpyguas02m0p9jx 0 36985 2934673 2921813 2016-02-03T09:44:44Z Traveler100 79350 /* Sleep */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Tuttlingen''' is a large town in [[Baden-Württemberg]], Southern Germany. ==Get in== Nearby airports include Stuttgart, Friedrichshafen and Zürich. The town has a train station with local services to neighbouring towns (and even a stop for the schools), regional services to the Black Forest, the valley of Danube, the Lake of Constance as well as a IC (Intercity) train connection from and to Stuttgart and Zürich. ==Get around== The town has an ample bus network leading out to the suburbs and to neighbouring towns but it is easier to walk or cycle as it is an easy town to get around in. ==See== * The beautiful young river [[Danube]] flows through the town and there are several bridges to get across it. * {{see | name=Honburg | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=medieval castle ruins right above the city. }} ==Do== === Events === *{{event| name=Honberg Sommer | url=http://www.honbergsommer.de/ | year=2016 | month=July | date=8 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=24 | location= | country= | content=three week music festival with international artists }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Légère Hotel Tuttlingen | alt= | url=http://tuttlingen.legere-hotels-online.com/ | email= | address=Königstraße 25 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 7461 96160 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-03 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Garni Rosengarten | alt= | url=http://www.rosengarten-tuttlingen.com/ | email= | address=Königstraße 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 7461 96270 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-03 | content= }} ==Connect== The town has access to all the major mobile phone networks and public phones are easily spotted by their bright pink logo. Calling from Europe to Europe is becoming cheaper each year although it may be better to sort out something with your mobile provider before you go so you can get the best deal. As of summer 2009 Vodafone are getting rid of roaming charges, meaning it is the same price (or sometimes cheaper!) to call and text both home and abroad. ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Swabian Mountains}} {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Tuttlingen]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/Germany/States/Baden-Württemberg/Localities/Tuttlingen/]] [[Commons:Category:Tuttlingen]] {{geo|47.98435|8.81906|zoom=15}} 70xu1fk2dm8ein6a1ere6grw2p4bbmb 0 37266 2964333 2964042 2016-03-27T00:33:44Z The dog2 35982 /* Overseas Territories and Commonwealth countries */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sycamore Gap Banner.jpg|caption=Sycamore Gap on the route of Hadrian's Wall which historically divided England and Scotland.}} {{quickbar | image=Westminster Bridge, Parliament House and the Big Ben.jpg | flag=Flag of the United Kingdom.svg | location=LocationUnitedKingdom.png | capital=[[London]] | government=Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary Democracy | currency=Pound Sterling (£) | area= ''total:'' 243,610 km²<br/>''water:'' 1,680 km²<br/>''land:'' 241,930 km² | population=62,041,708 (2010 est.) | language=English, Welsh (about 26% of the population of Wales), Scots (mostly spoken in the Lowlands of Scotland) Scottish Gaelic (about 60,000 in Scotland), Ulster-Scots (various parts of Northern Ireland) and some speakers of the Irish Gaelic in Northern Ireland | religion=Anglican and Roman Catholic 40 million (66%)- Roman Catholics are about 10% of the population and rising, Muslim 1.5 million (2.5%), Presbyterian 800,000 (1.3%), Methodist 760,000 (1.3%), Sikh 336,000 (0.6%), Hindu 559,000 (0.9%), Jewish 267,000 (0.4%), Buddhist 152,000 (0.25%), no religion 9,104,000 (15%) | electricity=230V, 50 Hz | callingcode=+44 | tld=.uk | timezone=''summer'': UTC +1<br> ''winter'': UTC }} The [http://www.visitbritain.com/ '''United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'''] (the ''United Kingdom'' or the ''UK'') is a constitutional monarchy comprising most of the [[Britain and Ireland|British Isles]]. It is a political union of four nations: '''[[England]]''', '''[[Northern Ireland]]''', '''[[Scotland]]''' and '''[[Wales]]''', each of which has something unique and exciting to offer the traveller while remaining undeniably British. The UK is a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures, possessing both a fascinating history and dynamic modern attractions. This is a country known for its eccentric and subversive popular culture, its creation of five major sports (golf, rugby, cricket, lawn tennis and, of course, football) and for having a music scene that is arguably the best in the world. Witness thousands of years of history. Stone circles, castles, thatched cottages and palaces; in these islands the past comes alive. The capital and largest city is [[London]], a truly global metropolis like no other, and many of the country’s other cities have much to offer. To understand their sheer diversity, compare genteel [[Oxford]] with brooding [[Edinburgh]], sports-mad [[Cardiff]] or newly thriving [[Belfast]], while remembering these are but the tip of the iceberg. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, it continues to be hugely influential in the wider world and welcomes over 30 million visitors to its shores each year. Whether you wish to walk in the steps of giants in [[County Antrim|Antrim]], to immerse yourself in Celtic culture at [[Wales#Do|Eisteddfod]], to pound the streets of an [[England#Cities|English urban jungle]], to climb, ski or snowboard [[Cairngorms]]-style or simply to [[London/Westminster#Buckingham Palace|dream of]] having tea with the Queen, there is something for everyone in the United Kingdom. ==Regions== The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a union made up of the following home nations and territories: ===Home nations=== {{Regionlist | regionmap=United Kingdom map.png | regionmaptext=Map of the United Kingdom | regionmapsize=440px | region1name=[[England]] | region1color=#c08a8e | region1items= | region1description=The largest component, both in terms of size and, by far, population. "Green and pleasant land" it may be, England nonetheless has some of the most exciting and inspiring cities in the world, which exist alongside the "Merrie England" of rolling countryside, village greens and traditional pageantry | region2name=[[Scotland]] | region2color=#4f93c0 | region2items= | region2description=The second largest home nation occupies the northern third of Great Britain. Bagpipes, kilts and haggis may spring to mind, but the contrast between the remote beauty of the Islands, cosmopolitan grittiness of the Lowlands and desolate panoramas of the truly wild Highlands reveals the Scotland beyond the stereotype | region3name=[[Wales]] | region3color=#b5d29f | region3items= | region3description=This hilly western peninsula of Great Britain is home to an ancient Celtic language and culture, spectacular sceneries of mountain, valley and coast, unique industrial heritage and some of the most impressive defensive castles in Europe | region4name=[[Northern Ireland]] | region4color=#64ad6f | region4items= | region4description=Located in the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, consisting of six of the nine counties of the Irish province of '''Ulster'''. Despite being off the traditional tourist trail, Northern Ireland offers a colourful history, exceptional natural beauty, rapidly-developing cities and warmly welcoming inhabitants }} ===Crown Dependencies=== {{Regionlist | region1name=[[Channel Islands]] | region1color=#f78412 | region1items=[[Guernsey]], [[Jersey]] | region1description=Technically not a part of the UK, the Channel Islands consist of four small islands off the coast of [[France]]. | region2name=[[Isle of Man]] | region2color=#7d2be2 | region2items= | region2description=Technically not a part of the UK, the Isle of Man is a small island between Great Britain and Ireland in the Irish Sea.}} The United Kingdom also provides diplomatic representation and defence for several overseas territories, such as [[Gibraltar]], [[Anguilla]], [[Bermuda]], the [[British Virgin Islands]], [[Cayman Islands]], the [[Falkland Islands]], [[Montserrat]], [[Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha]], the [[Pitcairn Islands]] and the [[Turks and Caicos Islands]]. As these mostly have separate immigration rules and very different climates and travel arrangements from the UK proper, they are covered in separate articles. ==Cities== <!-- READ THIS ==> READ THIS ==> This list is meant to be only a SMALL REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE of READ THIS ==> cities in the UK, not a complete list of all the interesting ones. READ THIS ==> We know you may disagree with the selections, but in the interest READ THIS ==> of keeping the list manageable a consensus was reached to limit READ THIS ==> the list to nine. Please discuss on the talk page under "The old READ THIS ==> city problem" BEFORE making changes to which nine are selected. Thanks! READ THIS ==> --> Many cities and towns in the United Kingdom are of interest to travellers. Following is a selection of '''nine''' - others are listed under their specific regions: <!-- BEFORE YOU ADD OR REMOVE CITIES HERE, PLEASE DISCUSS ON THE TALK PAGE. 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Home to most of the UK's principal tourist attractions, London's landmarks are instantly recognisable the world over as symbols for Britain *[[Belfast]] - the capital of Northern Ireland is in the midst of an urban renaissance, and is fast becoming a popular tourist destination due in part to its reputation as being somewhat undiscovered, but also as testament to the unique character of this city and its inhabitants. *[[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] - Once known as the "Workshop of the World", the UK's second largest city is still home to a strong industrial heritage, as well as great shopping and the famous Balti cuisine, a product of modern Britain's multiculturalism *[[Bristol]] - an historical city famed for its colourful Georgian architecture, impressive Victorian engineering landmarks and nautical heritage. These days Bristol is equally known for trip-hop music and a significant "foodie" culture *[[Cardiff]] - the capital of Wales is equally proud of its coal-shipping past as of its rugby fandom. Come for Cymru's top museums, stay for ''Doctor Who'' and Cardiff Bay's much-applauded regeneration *[[Edinburgh]] - capital of Scotland and second most-visited city in the UK. In August it hosts the largest arts festival in the world; all year round, visitors admire Edinburgh's illustrious history, stunning vistas and uniquely Scottish traditions *[[Glasgow]] - Scotland's largest city, home to great shopping and better architecture. Glasgow's former status as European Capital of Culture hints at the strength of its creative arts scene and the beauty of its parks and gardens *[[Liverpool]] - home to The Beatles and famous for its prominence in music, sport and nightlife, there's no place like Liverpool. The world's greatest port for more than two centuries, the city played a regrettable role in the transatlantic slave trade, a fact not forgotten in its excellent art galleries and museums *[[Manchester]] - the archetypal "northern city" which has transformed itself from textile town to modern metropolis. Highlights include a thriving bohemian music scene, the Gay Village and the world's only new work arts festival <!-- Do *not* add another city here; see above. --> ==Other destinations== [[File:Stonehenge-Green.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Stonehenge]]]] *[[Giant's Causeway]] - 40,000 basalt rocks rise spectacularly out of the sea at Northern Ireland's only UNESCO site *[[Gower Peninsula]] - a picturesque corner of south west Wales, perfect for bracing walks along the coast *[[Hadrian's Wall]] - Britain's own [[Great Wall of China|Great Wall]] once defended Rome from the Pictish hordes *[[Isle of Arran]] - "Scotland in miniature" packs in mountain, sea, beach and forest and a geologically diverse terrain *[[Lake District National Park]] - the land of Wordsworth brings together England's highest mountains and largest lakes *[[Loch Ness]] - The world's most famous loch is definitely not home to anything out of the ordinary - or is it? *[[Peak District|Peak District National Park]] - Britain's first national park and its most-visited, loved by millions for its beauty and accessibility *[[Snowdonia National Park]] - Wales' answer to the Alps is ''the'' place in Britain for extreme outdoor pursuits *[[Stonehenge]] - these 4,500-year old stones still baffle archaeologists, inspire believers and enchant all manner of visitors ==Understand== ===Orientation=== The UK occupies all of the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern portion of the island of Ireland and most of the remaining British Isles. It is important to remember that the [[Republic of Ireland]] is a completely separate country to the United Kingdom, having seceded from the Union and gained its independence in 1922. The '''[[Isle of Man]]''' and the various '''[[Channel Islands]]''' are ''crown dependencies'', governing themselves by their own legislatures with Crown assent. These dependencies are not part of the United Kingdom, nor of the EU, but neither are they completely sovereign nations in their own right either. The UK has [[Ireland]], [[France]], [[Belgium]] and the [[Netherlands]] as its nearest neighbours. The Union comprises four constituent nations: '''[[England]]''', '''[[Scotland]]''', '''[[Wales]]''', and '''[[Northern Ireland]]'''. Each nation has its own capital city: Scotland has [[Edinburgh]], Wales [[Cardiff]] and Northern Ireland [[Belfast]], while [[London]] serves as the capital for both England and the wider United Kingdom. The "Great" in Great Britain is due to it being the largest of the British Isles, as well as to distinguish it from the other, smaller "Britain": [[Brittany]] in north-west [[France]]. This terminology has been in use since the time of Ptolemy. ===History=== Great Britain, the largest island of the British Isles, has been inhabited since at least the last ice age, more than 10,000 years ago. Ireland is said to have been settled by modern humans around the same time, or perhaps slightly later. While little is known about the inhabitants of the stone age British Isles, the world famous monument of Stonehenge, as well as dozens of other surviving stoneworks around the islands, survive to this day as a testament to their legacy. The people of the British Isles were known as the Prettanoi by the Greeks, giving rise to the terms 'British' and 'Britain'. Some three thousand years ago, the people started to become influenced by the Celtic languages and culture from mainland Europe. The islands were, over time, to become almost completely Celtic-speaking. Written history of Britain is generally understood to have begun with the [[Roman Empire|Roman occupation]] of much of [[England]] and [[Wales]], as well as the southern part of [[Scotland]] as the province of ''Britannia''. Following the fall of the Roman garrison in Britain, the island was subsequently settled by waves of Germanic peoples, collectively known as the Anglo-Saxons. The Anglo-Saxons, as suggested by Oppenheimer, Sykes et al, made little impact genetically, but a very large impact socially. The Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh and Breton languages of today are known to be descended from the original language of the Britons, while modern-day English is descended from the Germanic languages spoken by the Anglo-Saxons, with a little Celtic and perhaps also pre-Celtic loaning. The British Isles eventually came to be ruled by separate kingdoms, with the Kingdom of England in the south, the Kingdom of Ireland in the west, and the Kingdom of Scotland in the north. The formerly independent Wales was absorbed into the Kingdom of England by two acts of the English parliament in 1535 and 1542 respectively. For many years, the Kingdom of England and Kingdom of Scotland fought many wars for control over the whole of Great Britain. This was to come to an end in 1603 with the Union of the Crowns when the Scottish King James VI inherited the southern throne and styled himself King James I of Great Britain and Ireland. In 1707 the parliaments of England and Scotland (under English pressure) passed the Acts of Union of England and Scotland abolishing a separate Scottish Parliament, although significant support for Scottish independence remains to this day. Despite losing the 13 colonies that became the [[United States of America]] after the American War of Independence (1775-1783), Britain continued to grow wealthy from trade and possessions in the East. In 1801, after both the British and Irish parliaments (under British pressure) passed the Acts of Union of Great Britain and Ireland, the enlarged kingdom became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (UK). [[Napoleonic Wars|Decisive victories over Napoleonic forces]] at the battles of '''Trafalgar''' in 1805 and, ten years later, '''Waterloo''' (in which Napoleon met his final defeat) cemented the UK's place as one of the dominant political and military powers in the world. During the next fifty years the UK grew, under Queen Victoria, into the major world power and the leader of the [[Industrial Britain|Industrial Revolution]], eventually possessing the largest empire the world had ever seen. At its widest extent in the early 20th century, the British Empire encompassed what is today, [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], [[Canada]], [[Hong Kong]], [[India]], [[South Africa]], [[Egypt]] and numerous other colonies in [[Asia]], [[Africa]] and the New World. The United Kingdom and its allies were victorious during '''[[World War I]]''', after which it gained many territories from the defeated Germany, Ottoman Empire and Austria-Hungary. Among those territories include what is today [[Samoa]], [[Namibia]] and [[Israel]]. At its greatest extent, the British Empire was known as the empire on which the sun never sets, as its colonies covered every single time zone. Irish nationalists resisted British rule, driven in part by Catholic&ndash;Protestant conflict. Eventually the United Kingdom agreed to grant self-government as the Irish Free State in 1922, with six of the northern counties without an overwhelmingly Catholic majority remaining part of the UK as [[Northern Ireland]]. The Irish Free State eventually severed all ties and became the [[Republic of Ireland]] in 1949. '''[[World War II in Europe|World War II]]''' became the turning point in the history of the British Empire. The German Third Reich, under Adolf Hitler, ignored British ultimatums not to invade [[Poland]] and the UK declared war. While the UK was victorious in the famous, aerial '''Battle of Britain''' and was spared the fate of occupation by the ''Wehrmacht'' that befell its not-so-lucky neighbours of [[Belgium]], [[France]], the [[Netherlands]] and the [[Channel Islands]], it was at a heavy cost with thousands of civilian casualties and that even saw the destruction of the House of Commons chamber of Parliament. In addition, the UK lost much of its prestige in its overseas colonies, as most of its troops were tied up defending the UK against the Germans, and was unable to defend many of its Asian colonies in the [[Pacific War]] against the Japanese. Most notably, the garrisons at Hong Kong and [[Singapore]], which were considered to be impregnable fortresses by the British government and public, ignominiously fell to the Japanese. Even though the Axis powers of Germany and Japan were eventually defeated, with the UK and its allies emerging victorious from World War II, it sparked the beginning of the end of the British Empire. The UK no longer had the resources to maintain control over such a large empire and they had lost the respect of the local people in their colonies due to their defeats by the Japanese. This allowed independence movements to gain traction and the UK granted independence to its colonies one by one. The last colony with significant population and economic importance, [[Hong Kong]], was returned to [[China]] in 1997, an event which many called the "end of empire". Despite having lost much of its power, the UK has remained a major player in world politics during and after the [[Cold War Europe|Cold War]], and continues to exert its cultural influences throughout the world through institutions such as the BBC and the Commonwealth. The UK continues to hold a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council with the power of veto. [[London]] continues to be one of the most important cities in the world and, together with [[New York City]], [[Hong Kong]] and [[Tokyo]], is one of the world's most important financial centres. The London Metropolitan Area is a 'megalopolis' and is the largest conurbation in the European Union, with a growing population currently at well over 13.5 million. In addition, the UK also continues to be one of the world's major centres of higher education, being home to some of the world's most prestigious universities such as the '''University of Oxford''' and '''University of Cambridge''' and attracts more international students than any other country in the world except the United States. ===Home nations=== Geographically, "Great Britain" ("GB") refers just to the largest island; that is, Scotland, England, and Wales together. Great Britain became a political entity in 1707, after the merger of the Scottish and English crowns. Ireland had become a Papal possession in the 12th century, of which the English monarch was made Lord. The English monarch paid tribute to the Roman Catholic Church, levied on the people of Ireland. The Irish Lordship was converted into a Kingdom in 1542 and was joined in political union with Great Britain to form the United Kingdom in 1801. The full title of the country then became the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland". This was changed to "... and Northern Ireland" when all but the six Northern Irish counties seceded from the Union in 1927, some five years after a treaty granted Irish home rule. "Britain" is often used as another name for the United Kingdom, however this is inaccurate and can be slightly misleading as Great Britain does not include Northern Ireland. The '''Union Flag''' of the United Kingdom is popularly known as the '''Union Jack''', even on land. It comprises the flags of Saint George of England, Saint Andrew of Scotland and the Saint Patrick's Cross of Ireland superimposed on one another. Within England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the flags of each nation are commonly used. The Saint Patrick's Cross flag is often seen on Saint Patrick's Day in Northern Ireland. Since the Republic of Ireland split from the UK though, Saint Patrick's Saltire is not used for Northern Ireland, as it represented the whole of the island of Ireland, however, the flag still represents Northern Ireland within the Union Jack. A flag known as the "Ulster Banner" or just "the flag of Northern Ireland" was designed for Northern Ireland in the 1920s. This was based on the flag of Ulster, similar in appearance to the St. George's Cross flag of England, but including a Red Hand of Ulster and a crown. Although the flag's usage became contentious during the period of civil strife known as the Troubles (from the late 1960s), it can still be seen in Northern Ireland, particularly amongst unionists and on sporting occasions. As Wales was politically integrated into the English kingdom hundreds of years before the UK's conception, its flag was not incorporated into the Union Jack. The Welsh flag features a red dragon on a green and white field. ===Crown Dependencies=== The '''Isle of Man''' and the '''Channel Islands''' are not strictly part of the UK, but rather are 'Crown Dependencies': they have their own democratic governments, laws and courts and are not part of the EU. They are not entirely sovereign either, falling under the British Crown which chooses to have its UK Government manage defence and foreign relations. The people are British Citizens but, unless they have direct ties with the UK through a parent, or have lived in the UK for at least 5 years, do not have the same rights to work or reside elsewhere in the European Union. ===Overseas Territories and Commonwealth countries=== Neither are constitutionally part of the United Kingdom, but are largely former colonies of the British Empire. All Commonwealth countries are independent, though some (eg. Australia, Canada, New Zealand), known as the Commonwealth Realms, still have the same monarch as the UK as their head of state. Overseas territories typically have some degree of self government, though they are still partially under the control of the British Government (primarily for foreign affairs and defence purposes) and their citizens still possess British citizenship. Citizens of Commonwealth countries which are not Overseas Territories are broadly subject to the same entry and immigration rules as other non-EU citizens. ===Referring to nationality=== Be careful when describing citizens of the United Kingdom as "English", as this can be incorrect and indeed perceived as insulting in some situations. The Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish are not from England. If you need to refer to someone's nationality, saying "British" is staying on the safe side and unlikely to offend, and you may be invited to use the more precise terms of "English", "Northern Irish", "Welsh" or "Scottish". To play even safer, you can just ask someone which part of the UK they are from. This is particularly important in Northern Ireland. Irish nationalists may avoid referring to Northern Ireland at all, referring instead to "The Six Counties" or "The North", or talk about "Ireland" as a whole. "Northern Irish" is less likely to offend, whereas referring to someone from Northern Ireland as "British" or as "Irish" can cause offence depending on a person's political ideology. While just a county of England, the issue of identity in [[Cornwall]] is very sensitive among some people and it is best to refer to anyone you meet in Cornwall as Cornish. As a visitor from outside the UK, you are unlikely to cause serious offence. At worst, you will incur a minor rebuff and reaffirmation of their nationality, as in "I'm not English. I'm Scottish". {{infobox|You don't have to be British to vote in the UK!|*'''British''', '''Irish''', other '''EU''' and qualifying '''Commonwealth''' citizens aged 18 or over can register to vote in UK elections in the electorate where they reside with a "considerable degree of permanence". *This means that those who, for example, go to the UK to study or spend their gap year can register to vote, but not those who visit the UK on a short holiday. *A ''''qualifying Commonwealth citizen'''' is a national of a Commonwealth country/territory (including Fiji, Zimbabwe, the whole of Cyprus and British Nationals (Overseas) from Hong Kong) who has any type of leave to enter or remain in the UK on the date of their electoral registration application. *Students are specifically permitted to register to vote at '''both''' their home and term-time addresses. *British, Irish and Commonwealth citizens can vote in '''all''' UK elections, whilst other EU citizens can vote in all elections except for UK Parliamentary elections. *You can still register to vote in the UK even if you are already registered to vote in another country. However, you may only cast one vote in an election for a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) *Register to vote at the [http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk Electoral Commission's website]. *British citizens not living in the UK cannot vote unless they have lived in the UK and been registered to vote there in the last 15 years. }} ===Government=== The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy with the reigning monarch (Queen Elizabeth II) as the nominal head of state - the usual platitude is that "Her Majesty reigns but does not rule". It has the original bicameral parliament: The lower house, known as the House of Commons, traditionally represents the common people. It is popularly elected and is responsible for proposing new laws. The upper house, known as the House of Lords, traditionally represents the nobility, and primarily scrutinises and amends bills proposed by the lower house. The House of Lords is not elected and consists of Hereditary Peers, whose membership is guaranteed by birth right, Life Peers, who are appointed to it by the Queen, and the Lords Spiritual, who are bishops of the Church of England. The Head of Government is the Prime Minister, who is usually the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons. Britain has a first-past-the post system divided into local constituencies. Each constituency votes for a local MP (Member of Parliament) who then goes to sit in the House of Commons to debate and vote. In practice, the Prime Minister wields the most authority in government, with the Queen being pretty much a figurehead, though all bills that have been passed in both houses of parliament require the Queen to grant royal assent (which in theory, she has the right to refuse) before they become law. There have generally been two dominant parties in British politics in recent times; the Labour Party and the Conservative Party, the latter of which has been the sole party of government since May 2015, after five years in coalition with the Liberal Democrats. Additionally, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have their own elected legislatures, the Northern Ireland Assembly, Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly. Each of these devolved governments have a First Minister and varying degrees of power over matters internal to their constituent country, including the passing of laws. For example, the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh exercises power and passes laws over almost every matter internal to Scotland. In the areas over which it has power, the UK government plays no role. As a result, institutions and systems can be radically different between the four constituent countries in the UK. England has no similar body of its own, with all government coming from Westminster. There are also local government authorities responsible for services at a local level, which vary widely in size and responsibility across the UK. Some of these local authorities cover just single cities (e.g. [[Cardiff]]), or even parts of cities (e.g. London Borough of [[Islington]]), whereas some cover whole counties (e.g. [[Northumberland]]) or vast regions (e.g. [[Highland (Scotland)|The Scottish Highlands]]). ===Using maps and postcodes=== Most basic mapping in the United Kingdom is undertaken by the [http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ Ordnance Survey of Great Britain] (OSGB) and the [http://www.osni.gov.uk/ Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland]. The maps found in bookshops may be published directly by those organisations, or by private map publishers drawing on basic Ordnance Survey data. One consequence of this for the traveller is the widespread use of Ordnance Survey grid references in guide books and other information sources. These are usually presented in the format of two capital letters followed by a 6 digit number (e.g., SU921206) and form a quick way of finding any location on a map. If using a GPS be sure to set it to the British National Grid (BNG) and the OSGB datum. The Ordnance Survey's 1:50,000 or 1:25,000 scale maps are astonishingly detailed and show contour lines, public rights of way, and access land. For pursuits such as walking, they are practically indispensable, and in rural areas show individual farm buildings and (on the larger scale) field boundaries. Another company, [http://www.harveymaps.co.uk/index.html Harvey Maps], produces specialist maps for outdoor activities including walking, climbing and mountain biking. These are surveyed independently of OSGB although they use the same grid reference system. They cover only a selection of popular locations. They have some advantages over the OSGB maps: they are printed on waterproof material, they are scaled according to the requirements of the activity and location (up to 1:12500 for complex mountain areas), and they contain less distracting detail not relevant to the specific activities for which they are designed. The UK is also covered by [http://www.openstreetmap.org OpenStreetMap] although coverage varies considerably. Every postal address has a postcode, either a unique one or one shared with its immediate neighbours. British postcodes take the form '''(AAnn nAA)''', where AA is 2 or 1 letters representing the town, city or geographic area immediately followed by a 1 or 2 digit number ''nn'' representing the district, a space, then one digit and 2 letters ''nAA'' which denotes about 30 delivery points. In built-up areas this will be part of a road and even a specific section or floor of a building on that road. Therefore, a postcode will identify a location to within a few tens of metres in urban locations; and adding a house number will usually identify a property uniquely (at road junctions two houses with the same number may share the same postcode). Most internet mapping services enable locations to be found by postcode. Owing to London's huge size and population it has its own distinct variation of the postcode system where the town code AA is replaced by an area code indicating the geographic part of the city - e.g. N=North, WC=West Central, EC=East Central, SW=South West; and so on. ===Climate=== The UK has a benign humid-temperate climate moderated by the North Atlantic current and the country's proximity to the sea. Warm, damp summers and mild winters provide temperatures pleasant enough to engage in outdoor activities all year round. Having said that, the weather in the UK can be changeable and conditions are often windy and wet. British rain is world renowned, but in practice it rarely rains more than two or three hours at a time and often parts of the country stay dry for many weeks at a time, especially in the East. More common are overcast or partly cloudy skies. It is a good idea to be prepared for a change of weather when going out; a jumper and a raincoat usually suffice when it is not winter. In summer temperatures can reach 30ºC in parts and in winter temperatures may be mild, e.g. 10ºC in southern England and 0ºC in northern Scotland. Because the UK stretches nearly a thousand kilometres from end to end, temperatures can vary quite considerably between north and south. Spring and autumn often show the greatest regional disparity of temperature with single figures in the north versus mid-20s in the south. Differences in rainfall are also pronounced between the drier east and wetter west. Scotland and north-western England (particularly the Lake District) are often rainy and cold. Alpine conditions with heavy snowfall are common in the mountains of northern Scotland during the winter. The north-east and Midlands are also cool, though with less rainfall. The south-east and East Anglia are generally warm and dry, and the south-west warm but often wet. Wales and Northern Ireland tend to experience cool to mild temperatures and moderate rainfall, while the hills of Wales occasionally experience heavy snowfall. Even though the highest land in the UK rarely reaches more than 1300 metres, the effect of height on rainfall and temperature is great. === Units of measure === {{See also|Metric and Imperial equivalents}} The United Kingdom is the country of origin of the old imperial system, from which the current United States customary units are derived (though note that the American War of Independence took place some 40 years before Britain standardised its weights and measures, with the result that British pints and gallons are 19% larger than their U.S. equivalents while the Imperial fluid ounce is marginally smaller than its US counterpart). In official usage, the UK is in a curious state of partial metrication, with the use of the imperial system in some contexts, and the metric system in others. Temperature is nowadays measured using the metric system, with weather forecasts being given in °C. Likewise, fuel is sold per litre at fuel stations. For retail purposes, prices are often quoted using both imperial and metric units (e.g., prices of fruit and vegetables are quoted both per kilogramme and per pound). However, road signs by and large continue to use the old imperial system. This means that speeds are given in mph and distances are given in miles. Milk, beer and cider continue to be sold by the pint. Land size is also usually measured using imperial units, with land areas often quoted in acres, and land price quoted per square foot. People also have a tendency to quote their weight in stones and pounds, and their height in feet if asked. ===Bank (public) holidays=== Each country (and sometimes cities, such as Glasgow and Edinburgh) within the UK have a number of (slightly differing) public holidays, on which the majority of people do not work. Shops, pubs, restaurants and similar are usually open. Many UK residents will take advantage of the time off to travel, both within the UK and abroad. This makes transport links busier than usual and tends to increase prices. If your travel dates are flexible you may wish to avoid travelling to or from the UK on bank holiday weekends. The following 8 bank holidays apply in all parts of the UK: * New Year's Day (1 January) * Good Friday (the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday) * Easter Monday (the Monday immediately after Easter Sunday) * Early May Bank Holiday (the first Monday in May) * Spring Bank Holiday (the last Monday in May) * Summer Bank Holiday (the last Monday in August, except in Scotland where it is the first Monday in August) * Christmas Day (25 December) * Boxing Day (26 December) Northern Ireland has the following two additional bank holidays: * St Patrick's Day (17 March) * Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day (12 July) Scotland officially has two additional bank holidays: * the day after New Year's Day (2 January) * St Andrew's Day (30 November) In practice, with the exception of Easter, Christmas and New Year holidays, UK bank holidays are virtually ignored in Scotland in favour of local holidays which vary from place to place. Where a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it is moved to the following Monday. If both Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on a weekend, the Boxing Day holiday is moved to the following Tuesday. [http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/LivingintheUK/DG_073741 A full list of bank holidays for future years]. ==Get in== The United Kingdom is physically linked to two other countries. The Channel Tunnel connects the country to [[France]] via the undersea railway tunnel from the south of England, and Northern Ireland shares a land border with the [[Republic of Ireland]]. While the UK is a member of the European Union, it does not fully implement the [[Europe#Get_around|Schengen Agreement]], which means that travel to and from other EU countries (except Ireland) involves systematic passport / identity card checks at the border and separate visa requirements for several countries. Similarly, a Schengen visa does ''not'' allow entry to the UK, so if required for your nationality, you will need to obtain a separate UK visa. Entering the UK from a Schengen country will invalidate a single entry Schengen visa, and you will need to apply for a new visa to be re-admitted to the Schengen area. Almost all passengers travelling to the UK from outside Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man go through systematic passport/identity card and selective customs checks carried out by the '''[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration United Kingdom Border Force (UKBF)]''' on arrival in the UK. However, those travelling by Eurostar from Paris Gare du Nord, Lille-Europe, Calais-Fréthun and Brussels Zuid-Midi stations and by ferry from Calais and Dunkirk undergo UK passport/identity card checks in France/Belgium before embarkation and selective customs checks on arrival in the UK. Those entering the UK by Eurotunnel from France go through both UK passport/identity card and UK customs checks in Coquelles before boarding the train. ===Immigration and visa requirements=== {{infobox|Common Travel Area|If you enter the United Kingdom through Ireland, you will pass through passport control at your port of entry into Ireland, but you are '''not''' required to clear UK passport control. However, you will only be limited to a stay of '''three months''' in the UK and Ireland (or whatever the passport control officer in Ireland gives you a leave to remain for) if you qualify for a visa exemption, '''not''' the usual six-month stay in the UK for visa-exempt nationals. Hence, especially if you attempt to enter the UK as a Student Visitor (i.e. a visitor studying for up to 6 months), you should '''not''' transit through Ireland unless you possess a valid UK visa or entry clearance permitting a stay of more than three months or intend to stay in the UK for fewer than three months. If you require a visa for either Ireland or the UK, however, you '''must possess a visa''' from each country that requires you to have one if you intend to visit both of them - the only exceptions are citizens of countries that may avail of the [http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Visa%20Waiver%20Programme%20Information%20Note%20March%202012.pdf/Files/Visa%20Waiver%20Programme%20Information%20Note%20March%202012.pdf Irish Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme] which applies until October 2016 but may be extended; citizens of Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, Kazakhstan, PR China, and Uzebekistan, who hold a British type "C" tourist visa and have already been admitted to the UK may subsequently travel to Ireland for up to 90 days or the expiry date of their British visa, whichever is shorter. Not passing through passport control does not exempt one from having a visa if needed, and you can be fined and deported for not having a visa if discovered. In addition, no passport control checks are in place from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man to the UK.}} * '''EU''', '''EEA''' and '''Swiss''' citizens do '''not''' require a visa, and can enter with either a valid national identity card or passport. They have the right to reside and work in the UK (although some work restrictions apply to citizens of Croatia). Irish, Cypriot and Maltese citizens have additional rights, including being able to vote in and stand in UK Parliamentary elections. * Citizens of [[Anguilla]], [[Andorra]], [[Antigua and Barbuda]], [[Argentina]], [[Australia]], [[Bahamas]], [[Barbados]], [[Belize]], [[Bermuda]], [[Botswana]], [[Brazil]], [[British Virgin Islands]], [[Canada]], [[Chile]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Dominica]], [[East Timor]], [[El Salvador]], [[Falkland Islands]], [[Grenada]], [[Guatemala]], [[Honduras]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Israel]], [[Japan]], [[Kiribati]], [[Macau]], [[Malaysia]], [[Maldives]], [[Marshall Islands]], [[Mauritius]], [[Mexico]], [[Micronesia]], [[Monaco]], [[Montserrat]], [[Namibia]], [[Nauru]], [[New Zealand]], [[Nicaragua]], [[Palau]], [[Panama]], [[Papua New Guinea]], [[Paraguay]], [[Pitcairn Islands]], [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]], [[Samoa]], [[San Marino]], [[Seychelles]], [[Singapore]], [[South Korea]], [[Solomon Islands]], [[St. Lucia]], [[St. Helena (island)|St. Helena]], [[Taiwan]], [[Tonga]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Tristan da Cunha]], [[Tuvalu]], [[Turks and Caicos Islands]], [[Uruguay]], [[United States]], [[Vanuatu]], [[Vatican City]] and [[Venezuela]] (holders of Venezuelan ''biometric'' passports only) require passports for entry, but do '''not''' require a visa for [http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/doineedvisa/ visits of up to 6 months]. Once in the UK, they are not allowed to work or access public funds (e.g. claiming state benefits). If citizens of these countries/territories wish to stay in the UK for purposes other than a tourist, businessperson or student visitor (i.e. a visitor studying for up to 6 months) or wish to stay for more than 6 months in the UK, they will need to apply for an '''entry clearance''' (i.e., a visa) ''before'' travelling to the UK. Citizens of these countries/territories who do intend to stay in the UK as a student visitor should ensure that their passport is endorsed with a stamp with either the code "VST" or "STV" at passport control, otherwise the education provider where they intend to study may refuse to accept them for enrolment. * A visa is required for citizens of most other countries to enter the UK and a number of countries to transit the UK airside. This can be obtained from the British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate where the applicant legally resides. Unless they are 6 years old or under or travelling directly to the Channel Islands and not passing through the UK or the Isle of Man, UK visa applicants are required to provide biometric data (10-digit fingerprints and a biometric digital photograph) as part of the application process. As part of the visa application procedure, it is necessary to attend a UK visa application centre ''in person'' to provide your biometrics. * The United Kingdom has converted the previous visa categories (except for the visitor and transit categories) into a five-tiered points-based system (PBS), meaning that you will be required to satisfy specific and non-negotiable criteria before the visa is issued. Points-based system visa fees are ''very'' high, so it may be wise to see if the purpose of your visit can be satisfied under a different, non-points based system visa. For example, if you want to stay in the UK for 11 months to study an English Language course, it would be cheaper to apply for a student visitor visa (£140), rather than a Tier 4 student visa (£255). * Commonwealth citizens who are 17 or over and have a British grandparent (or Irish grandparent before April 1922) can apply for an '''ancestry visa'''. This allows residency and work in the UK for five years. After five years, permanent residence (indefinite leave to remain) may be applied for; after 12 months of continuous permanent residence and five years of continuous residence in the UK, ancestry visa holders will be able to apply for naturalisation as a British citizen. All Commonwealth citizens living in the UK (regardless of what type of visa they hold and whether they have a British grandparent) are eligible to vote in all elections. * Citizens of Australia, Canada, Hong Kong (British National [Overseas] passport holders only), Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea and Taiwan can apply for a '''[http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working/tier5/youthmobilityscheme/ Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme visa]''' (the former Working Holiday visa for all young Commonwealth citizens has been discontinued). The Tier 5 YMS visa allows the holder to undertake a working holiday in the UK for 2 years from the date of issue. Only a limited number of visas are issued for each nationality &mdash; in particular, demand far exceeds supply for Japan and Taiwan. * There are generally no immigration checks when entering the UK from Ireland. However, visitors who are not Irish or British citizens are still required to meet admission requirements, and should carry their passport (with appropriate visa stamps if required). ====Other requirements==== * All visitors aged 16 or above who are not EU, EEA or Swiss citizens (or their family members in possession of a residence permit/card which gives them the freedom of movement in the EU, EEA and Switzerland) nor Commonwealth citizens who have the right of abode in the UK must complete a '''landing card''' and present it at passport control, unless they are in direct transit to a destination outside the Common Travel Area (i.e., not to the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Ireland). * Travellers subject to immigration control should expect to be asked by the immigration officer upon arrival to demonstrate that they have a) a return ticket to leave the United Kingdom or sufficient funds to meet the cost of an onwards plane ticket, b) a valid address at which they will be staying in the United Kingdom, and c) sufficient funds with which to support themselves during their stay. An inability to demonstrate these three basics may lead to a refusal of leave to enter or a grant of restricted leave. ====Character concerns==== Like many other countries, the United Kingdom requires foreign visitors to be of good character. Until recently, character decisions were made on a case-by-case basis, although under new rules that went into effect in 2012, a potential visitor can be refused landing permission or a visa/entry clearance on character grounds if they: *Have unspent criminal convictions resulting in a combined sentence of more than 12 months in prison. *Irrespective of criminal history, have questionable associations (e.g., organized crime, terrorist or hate groups) or underlying conduct issues. If either situation may apply to you, contact your local British Embassy or High Commission for advice prior to making travel arrangements &mdash; you may need to apply for a visa, even if you are from a country that usually wouldn't require one. The UK Border Force also lists several [http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/partners-families/citizens-settled/spouse-cp/can-you-apply/suitability/ other grounds for exclusion], although most of these (e.g., owing more than £1000 to the NHS or failing to submit to a medical exam) are for persons applying for residency or other long-term visas and are not usually applicable to tourists. Note that non-British EU, EEA or Swiss citizens are also subject to character requirements, and may be refused entry on the basis of criminal convictions or public security concerns. ===Customs and goods=== The UK has relatively strict laws controlling which goods can and cannot be brought into the country. Selective customs checks are run by UKBF at arrival ports. Particularly stringent laws apply to the movement of animals, except from within the EU, where an animal passport system operates, providing proof of vaccination against rabies. The British Isles are rabies-free, and the government (and the people) want to keep it that way. Signs in several languages are displayed prominently at even the smallest of boat landings all around the coast. Owing to the abolition in 1993 of customs duty on goods for personal use when travelling across EU borders, it has become popular among the British to bring back large quantities of alcohol and tobacco bought at lower tax rates in Continental Europe. However, the practice is open to abuse, with organised criminals trying to illegally import large amounts for the purposes of selling on at a profit. Customs laws are therefore strict for the importing of alcohol and tobacco for non-personal use and if a Customs officer thinks that the amount you are trying to bring into the country from the EU is excessive, particularly if in a commercial vehicle as opposed to a private car, you may be questioned further, or be asked to prove that it is for your own consumption, although ultimately an EU citizen is backed by the EU's free trade laws and allowed unlimited personal quantities. The fines can be severe, and you also run the risk of the goods (and the vehicle they are being transported in) being confiscated. Importing an excessive amount of alcohol in a private car is more likely to result in action being taken for overloading the vehicle, which is a police matter rather than a customs matter. Most ports of entry that receive traffic from non-EU origins use the European Union's red/green/blue channel system. Ports of entry from EU origins are still manned by customs officers who take more of an interest in controlled substances (eg, illegal drugs) than alcohol or tobacco. You must make a declaration if you are carrying more than €10,000 in cash or other negotiable instruments into or out of the EU. Also, if you are carrying more than £1,000 in cash, you may need to show evidence you are legally entitled to that cash if questioned by a customs officer. ===By plane=== [[Image:UK get in map.png|thumb|Major airports and ferry routes]] There are direct international flights to many other cities than just airports that include "London" in the name. Recently, many airports in southern England have added "London" to their names. Be aware that just because an airport has London in its name ''doesn't necessarily'' mean that it is near to, or easily accessible from, London! KLM has a large number of feeder flights from its international hub in Amsterdam Schiphol to almost every UK regional airport. Due to an increase in airport security and aviation security in general, long delays are possible when checking in for a flight. Additionally a passport or valid photo ID (such as photo driver's licence, national ID card, etc.) is required for domestic flights. If you are flying long-haul (over 2000 miles) directly from Northern Ireland, you can save considerable money, as there is [http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/rates/apd.htm a provincial exemption from the long-haul rates of Air Passenger Duty (tax)]. ====Main airports==== =====[[Heathrow Airport|London Heathrow]]===== For a long time, [http://www.heathrowairport.com/ Heathrow ('''LHR''')] has been the world's busiest international airport. Situated 15&nbsp;miles (24&nbsp;km) west of central London, Heathrow offers a large choice of international destinations, with direct flights from most countries in the world. [http://www.british-airways.com/ British Airways] has its hub at Heathrow and offers a wide range of international flights from Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and Australia. There are fewer direct flights from South America, although many South American airlines connect to London via Spain and/or the Americas. Other large airlines operating at Heathrow include [http://virginatlantic.com/ Virgin Atlantic] and the main national airlines of most countries. Heathrow is badly laid out from a passenger's perspective, invariably involves a lot of walking even if you don't get lost, and is comprised of 5 terminals. There are ''three'' different Tube stops &mdash; so do find out which one you need to use ''before'' going to the airport! =====[[Gatwick Airport|London Gatwick]]===== [http://www.gatwickairport.com/ Gatwick], 30&nbsp;miles (50&nbsp;km) south of London in Sussex, is the second-largest London airport, and also offers a wide range of international flights. The North and South terminal are some distance from each other, so check first which one before arrival to avoid missing a flight if rushing or late. =====[[Manchester]]===== In the North of England is the UK's [http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/ largest airport away from London], serving many European and a reasonable number of long-haul destinations. This could be a more convenient arrival airport for visitors to North Wales, the North of England and Scotland - especially as it has a fully integrated main-line rail station. Local trains and trams also connect to Manchester City Centre. =====[http://www.aberdeenairport.com/ Aberdeen International]===== The main airport for the north of Scotland. =====[http://www.belfastairport.com/ Belfast International]===== Northern Ireland's largest range of international flights, including North American long-haul services. =====[http://www.bhx.co.uk/ Birmingham International]===== Birmingham ('''BHX''') is one of the UK's largest airports outside of London. The airport has good European services and some long haul services to far flung places. The airport is served by the major European flag carriers providing global hub connections, as well as LCC's such as Ryanair and Easyjet. It is an ideal gateway to Central England and Wales. Birmingham Airport also has a direct train route to London Euston (journey times approximately 75 minutes on the fastest trains) and is a hub for the low cost airline [http://flybe.com FlyBe]. =====[http://www.bristolairport.co.uk/ Bristol]===== A major airport for the west, south west and Wales. =====[http://www.cwlfly.com/ Cardiff]===== The only international airport in '''[[Wales]]''', is a major hub of Flybe and Thomas Cook, which has a few long-haul flights, such as from Barbados. ===== [[East Midlands Airport|East Midlands International]]===== A range of cheap flights from European destinations. =====[http://www.edinburghairport.com/ Edinburgh]===== Scotland's busiest airport, with a wide variety of European and North American routes =====[http://www.glasgowairport.com/ Glasgow International]===== Scotland's second airport serves most major airlines =====[http://www.liverpoolairport.com/ Liverpool John Lennon]===== In North West England, is the UK's fastest-growing airport and is taking on more and more flights. =====[http://www.londoncityairport.com/ London City]===== is the most central airport in London, situated 7 miles east of Central London. It is easy to get to or Canary Wharf on the DLR line or via Black Cab. Due to the short runway and noise restrictions, the airport is restricted to small aircraft. As a result, service is more or less limited to UK domestic and Western European destinations &mdash; primarily financial centres such as Frankfurt, Madrid, Paris, Zurich, etc. British Airways does offer two daily all business class returns between New&nbsp;York&ndash;JFK and London City on a specially configured Airbus A318. =====[[London Stansted]]===== [http://www.stanstedairport.com/ Stansted] in [[Essex (England)|Essex]] is the third busiest UK airport in a very swanky modern terminal designed by Norman Foster. It is the largest hub for the budget airlines [http://www.ryanair.com/ Ryanair] and also [http://www.easyjet.com/ easyJet] who offer direct flights to a wide range of European and North African destinations as well as to Asia. It's often cheaper to fly here but bear in mind it is about 40&nbsp;miles (60&nbsp;km) outside central London so always factor in extra travelling time. There is an express train service from Liverpool St, which takes 45–50 minutes, but easyBus is a cheaper (if longer, 2 hour) option. =====[http://www.london-luton.co.uk/ London Luton]===== in [[Bedfordshire]] is a major hub for [http://www.easyjet.com/ easyJet] and, to a lesser extent, [http://www.ryanair.com/ Ryanair]. Luton can offer much cheaper flights than Heathrow or Gatwick, with other airlines such as Thomsons and WizzAir having over 10 destinations each too. Most flights are within the EU, though some Near Eastern routes are served, such as Tel Aviv, Egypt and Dubai. Luton is not as far out as Stansted and it is possible to take cheap suburban (First Capital Connect) trains from its Parkway Airport station to London terminals. =====[http://www.newcastleairport.com Newcastle International]===== is the only airport in the North East of England offering a daily service to and from Dubai, with connecting flights into Australia and the far east, it is also a hub for easyJet, Thomson, Thomas Cook and Jet2.com, with flights available to over 100 destinations. ====Smaller regional airports==== *'''[http://www.southendairport.com/ London Southend Airport]''' is 55 mins by train from London Liverpool Street station and 44 minutes from Stratford station. It serves as a hub for easyJet, Aer Arann and Jet2.com. *'''Exeter''', '''Carlisle''', '''Leeds Bradford''' and '''Durham Tees Valley''' all have cheap flights from mainland Europe with Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and Flybe. *'''Southampton''' and '''Bournemouth''' Airports are medium-sized, though they have bargain-price flights with Ryanair and Flybe and can be accessed by rail from London Waterloo station. *'''[http://www.glasgowprestwick.com/ Glasgow Prestwick]''' is served by Ryanair and some low-cost flights. *'''[[Robin Hood Airport]]''' has all the usual low cost airlines, as well as transatlantic flights operated by Aer Lingus. *'''Norwich''' has a busy route from Amsterdam, as well as Flybe flights across the UK. *'''Humberside''' has daily flights from Amsterdam, and a busy service from the North Sea oil rigs. *'''Inverness''' is a smaller regional airport serving the north of Scotland *'''[http://www.belfastcityairport.com/ George Best City Airport]''' is very conveniently situated 12 minutes from Belfast city centre by local bus. *'''[http://www.cityofderryairport.com/ City of Derry Airport]''' serves the northwest of Northern Ireland with a limited number of international and domestic flights. *'''Blackpool''' has an international airport nearby offering a lot of package-holiday flights. *'''Newquay Cornwall Airport''' has a fluctuating number of flights in recent years, mainly due to a £5 'development fee' introduced in 2006, but is ideal for beating the traffic jams down to this beautiful part of Britain. * In the South-east there is '''London Ashford Airport''', also known as Lydd Airport has rather seasonal, limited services as does '''Oxford Airport'''. * Both the '''Orkney''' and '''Shetland''' Islands' airports have air links to Scandinavia besides domestic flights in the UK. ===By train=== ====From Belgium and France==== [[File:Hugh llewelyn 3231 & 3999 (6678334547).jpg|thumb|Eurostar trains in St Pancras International, London]] '''[http://www.eurostar.com/ Eurostar]''' operates regular [[high-speed trains]] to [[London]] (St Pancras International), [[Ebbsfleet Valley|Ebbsfleet]] and [[Ashford (England)|Ashford]] through the '''Channel Tunnel''' from [[Avignon]] (TGV), [[Brussels]] (Zuid-Midi), [[Calais]] (Fréthun), [[Lille]] (Europe), [[Lyon]] (Part-Dieu), [[Marseille]] (Saint Charles), and of course [[Paris]] (Gare du Nord). There are also less-frequent services from [[Marne-la-Vallée]] Chessy ([[Disneyland Paris]]) and, in winter, two resorts in the French Alps ([[La Plagne|Aime-la-Plagne]] and [[Bourg-Saint-Maurice]]), though these are mainly of use to holidaymakers travelling ''from'' Britain. Through-tickets and connections are available through Lille, Paris and Brussels from many European cities to most large UK cities. Journey times to central London average 2 hours 15 minutes from [[Paris]] and 1 hour 50 minutes from [[Brussels]]. A second-class return from Paris to London costs between €85 and €230. While it can be cheaper to fly from London to Paris using a low-cost airline, bear in mind that the journeys to the airports can be expensive and time-consuming. Passengers travelling by Eurostar to the UK from Paris, Lille, Calais and Brussels undergo UK passport/identity card checks before boarding. Passengers from all other destinations go through security checks in Lille, which unfortunately involves disembarking from the train and physically passing through customs. The UK passport checks take place after the French/Belgian passport/identity card exit checks in the stations. However, UK customs checks sometimes also take place on arrival in the UK. ====From The Netherlands==== Direct Eurostar trains across the Channel from Amsterdam and Rotterdam may just be around the corner, but for now many travellers prefer a combined rail and ferry voyage via the [[Hook of Holland]] and [[Harwich (England)|Harwich]]. With the '''[http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry-to-holland/rail-and-sail Dutch Flyer]''', passengers can travel from any railway station in the Netherlands to any Abellio Greater Anglia station in England (the Abellio network operates in [[East Anglia]] and east and central [[London]]) on a single fare. For travellers from Northern Europe, or for those wishing to travel to East Anglia, this service may be a useful and pleasant alternative to getting the Eurostar from Brussels. The interchange between the ferry terminal and the train station at both ports is very simple and user friendly. Express trains from Harwich International are timed to meet the ferry and allow a simple transfer to London Liverpool Street in under 90 minutes. ====From Germany==== '''Deutsche Bahn''' does not yet (as of early 2016) run trains to London. That's despite their earlier plans (2012) and a trial run of an ICE through the Chunnel. However, they do offer an almost unbeatable [http://www.bahn.de/p_en/view/offers/international/europaspezial/london-spezial.shtml "London Spezial"] where you can take a Deutsche Bahn train from any point in Germany with any number of changes to Brussels and a Eurostar from there to London for fares starting at 59€ (second class, one way) and 109€ (first class). Given that early bird fares may sell out rather quickly for popular dates (the NFL international series being an especially popular time for Germans to visit London), you may wish to book 91 days in advance, as this is the earliest possible date to buy tickets. ====From the Republic of Ireland==== =====Cross-border rail services to Northern Ireland===== From [[Dublin]] (Connolly rail station) in [[Ireland]], the '''[http://www.iarnrodeireann.ie/our_services/enterprise.asp Enterprise]''' takes just over 2 hours to [[Belfast]] Central. Tickets are available from [http://www.irishrail.ie/ Irish Rail] (in the Republic) and [http://www.nirailways.co.uk/ NI Railways] in Northern Ireland. =====Services to the British mainland===== Combined '''[http://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/ferryandrail/ Rail & Sail]''' tickets are available from any railway station in the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland to any railway station in [[Great Britain]]. Tickets can be bought from the railway company and ferry operators. Through tickets are available on most sea corridors. Fares are slightly higher during July and August. ===By car=== The '''Channel Tunnel''' has provided a rail/road connection since 1994. Shuttle trains operated by [http://www.eurotunnel.com/ukcmain Eurotunnel] carry vehicles from [[Calais]] to [[Folkestone]] in [[Kent]] in 35 minutes. Fares start at 32€ one way and can be booked online. On arrival at Folkestone, you can drive straight on to the '''M20''' motorway which heads towards [[London]] and the rest of the UK's national road network. Passengers travelling from France to the UK undergo UK passport/identity card and customs checks in Calais after the French exit checks before departure, rather than on arrival in the UK. '''Car ferries''' also operate to many parts of the UK from other European countries &mdash; see the 'by boat' section below. Drivers entering Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland will usually find they have done so without noticing. There are no border controls, and even major roads tend not to display signs stating that you are leaving one country and entering the other. However, the appropriate travel documents for your nationality are still required for cross-border travel despite the lack of border controls. Road signs in the Republic of Ireland (as in the rest of Europe) are in kilometres while those in Northern Ireland are in miles, and the two countries use very different styles of road signs so it's advisable to take note of the differences in signage and road markings when driving in border areas. ===By coach=== Coaches are the cheapest way to travel to the UK from [[France]] and the [[Benelux]]. [http://eurolines.com/ Eurolines] offer daily services from [[Paris]], [[Amsterdam]] and [[Brussels]] to [[London]] Victoria coach station. Daily overnight coaches and limited day coaches travel between [[Ireland]] and the UK. Connections are available to most parts of the UK via the domestic [http://www.nationalexpress.com/home.aspx National Express] coach system, for most destinations it is cheaper to purchase this when purchasing your Eurolines tickets as discounts are available. Eurolines will also take you from and to most other major European cities, though taking a budget flight is normally cheaper (but with a greater environmental impact), and spares you a potentially very long coach journey. Various other operators compete with Eurolines, mostly between [[Poland]] and the UK. ===By boat=== ''See the city articles for more details on routes, timings and costs. Also: [[Ferry routes to British Mainland]].'' There are a large number of ferry routes into the UK from continental Europe. [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]] serves a route from [[Amsterdam]] in the '''Netherlands'''. [[Harwich (England)|Harwich]] has ferries from the [[Hook of Holland]] in the Netherlands. You can also sail from [[Rotterdam]] in the Netherlands or [[Zeebrugge]] in '''Belgium''' to [[Kingston Upon Hull|Hull]]. There is a regular connection between [[Ostend]] in Belgium and [[Ramsgate]]. There are 4 sailings a day and prices vary between 50€ and 84€. [[Dover (England)|Dover]] is the UK's busiest ferry port with sailings from [[Zeebrugge]] in Belgium, and [[Dunkirk]] and [[Calais]] in '''France'''. The Dover-Calais route is particularly busy, with three companies competing and up to 50 sailings per day. The ferry between Calais and Dover costs around 23€ each way if on foot or bicycle, and around 50€ for a car, although big discounts are available if booked in advance or with special offers. Passengers travelling from Calais or Dunkirk by ferry to the UK go through UK immigration control after French exit checks and before boarding; UK customs checks are still after arrival in the UK. On the south coast, [[Portsmouth]] receives ferries from [[Le Havre]], [[Caen]], [[Cherbourg]] and [[St. Malo]] in France, as well as [[Bilbao]] in '''Spain''' and there are speedy services between [[Dieppe]] (France) and [[Newhaven]]. The other route from Spain is [[Santander]] to [[Plymouth (England)|Plymouth]]. Plymouth also has ferries from [[Roscoff]] (France), [[Poole]] has ferries from [[Cherbourg]] as well as the [[Channel Islands]]. From the '''Republic of Ireland''', ports of entry include [[Pembroke (Wales)|Pembroke]], [[Fishguard]] and [[Swansea]]. There are also sailings from [[Dublin]] to [[Holyhead]] and [[Liverpool]]. You can also hop aboard the ''Queen Mary II'', or one of the other ships of the [http://www.cunard.com/ Cunard Line] &mdash; they depart from '''[[New York City|New York]]''' every month or so. The crossing to [[Southampton]] varies between six and seven days. Prices start at around $1300. Other ships operate from various ports across the world &mdash; the [http://www.rms-st-helena.com/ RMS St Helena] runs from [[Ascension|Ascension Island]], [[Saint Helena (island)|Saint Helena]], [[Walvis Bay]] ('''Namibia''') and [[Cape Town]] ('''South Africa''') to [[Portland (England)|Portland]] (near [[Weymouth]]) twice a year and [http://www.grimaldi-freightercruises.com/indenen.htm Grimaldi Lines] operate a service carrying cars and passengers from [[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Santos]] and [[Paranagua]] in '''Brazil''' about once every 15 days to [[Felixstowe]]. ===By bicycle=== Bicycles may be taken on car ferries and on Eurotunnel shuttle trains. They may also be carried on aeroplanes, though you should consult your airline beforehand: bikes often count as "oversized luggage" and there is sometimes an extra charge to check them in. You may also be asked to partially dismantle your bicycle, but this policy will vary from carrier to carrier. Eurostar allows folding bikes on all its trains, and offers a more restricted service for other bikes, but has quite strict and specific rules that are worth [http://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/travel-info/travel-planning/luggage/bikes reading up on] before you travel. ==Get around== ===Planning your trip=== ====By public transport==== * {{listing | name=Traveline | alt= | url=http://www.traveline.info/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 871 2002-233 (calls cost £0.12 / min. from within the UK) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-18 | content=Traveline provides online travel planner services for all public transportation across '''Great Britain''' except planes. They also have [http://www.traveline.info/about-traveline/traveline-services/ separate planners] dedicated to specific regions. Alternatively you can download their free apps for [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/traveline-gb/id948642078?ls=1&mt=8 iPhone and iPad] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fatattitude.buscheckertil Android]. }} * {{listing | name=Translink | alt= | url=http://www.translink.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 28 9066-6630 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-18 | content=For navigation purposes, they are '''Northern Ireland''''s version of Traveline, though they also operate most of the Province's bus and train services themselves. }} ====When driving==== Planning a driving route in the UK is easier than ever with the advent of GPS and online services such as Google Maps and similar. Still, you should plan to take a paper road map with you for those times when you don't have wifi and the sat nav isn't working, as inevitably happens when you're lost on the roads of a strange country! The '''AA Road Atlas''' series are widely considered the best of these (the AA referred to here is the Automobile Association of the UK). Other reliable brands include '''Collins''', '''Michelin''' and the '''RAC'''. All of these brands have online route planners too, though ironically the majority rely on Google to do the actual route planning for them. Navigating on urban streets and along smaller country roads that don't appear on larger road atlases can be a special challenge, but finding the right map for the job doesn't have to be. The '''Geographers' A-Z Street Atlas''' (usually just called an "a to zed") print the best range of urban street maps, while the '''Ordnance Survey's (OS) Landranger''' series is the must-have map for rural motoring. All tourist information centres, most petrol stations, supermarkets and newsagents, as well as many branches of WH Smith sell regional and national road atlases, in addition to A-Z and OS maps for the local area. ===By plane=== Given the short distances involved, flying is rarely the cheapest or most convenient option for domestic travel within the UK with the possible exception of between southern England and Scotland, or where a sea crossing would otherwise be involved, such as between Britain and Northern Ireland or travel to and from many Scottish islands. The main domestic hubs are [[London]], [[Belfast]], [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]], [[Manchester]], [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]]. The arrival of budget airlines '''[http://www.ryanair.com/ Ryanair]''' and '''[http://www.easyjet.com/ easyJet]''' has caused a boom in domestic UK air travel, and has forced fares down considerably. To get the best fare, it is advisable to book as far in advance as possible. Many regional airports are not connected to the national rail network, with connections to the nearest cities served by relatively expensive buses. '''Photo ID''' is required before boarding domestic flights in the UK. Check your airline's requirements carefully before setting out. 'Screen-scraper' comparison websites can be a useful way to compare flight costs between airports or even city pairs (suggesting alternative airports, for instance). Beware that some airlines, such as Ryanair, object to being included in these searches, so these sites are not always comprehensive. The following carriers offer domestic flights within the United Kingdom: *'''[http://www.britishairways.com/ British Airways]''': Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Jersey, London Gatwick, Heathrow and City Airports, Manchester, Newcastle. *'''[http://www.flybe.com/ FlyBE]''' - Aberdeen, Belfast City, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Doncaster-Sheffield, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Guernsey, Inverness, Isle Of Man, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool, London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle, Newquay, Norwich, Southampton and Southend airports *'''[http://www.loganair.co.uk/ Loganair]''' operating as a franchise carrier for FlyBe - Eday, Kirkwall, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray airports. *'''[http://www.flybmi.com/ bmi]''' & '''[http://www.flybmi.com/ bmi Regional]''' - Aberdeen, Belfast City, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Jersey, London Heathrow, Manchester, Norwich, Southampton airports. *'''[http://www.easternairways.com/ Eastern Airways]''' - Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Durham, Humberside, Inverness, Isle Of Man, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham East Midlands, Southampton, Stornoway, Wick airports. *'''[http://www.easyjet.com/ easyJet]''' - Aberdeen, Belfast International, Bournemouth, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, London Southend and Newcastle airports. *'''[http://www.ryanair.com/ Ryanair]''' - Aberdeen, Bournemouth, Glasgow-Prestwick, Inverness, Liverpool, London Stansted, City of Derry, Newquay, Nottingham East Midlands airports. *'''[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny Air Services]''' - Alderney, Bristol, Guernsey, Jersey, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Southampton airports. *'''[http://www.blueislands.com/ Blue Islands]''' - Alderney, Bournemouth, Brighton, Cardiff, Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey, Southampton airports. *'''[http://www.manx2.com/ Manx2]''' - Belfast City, Isle Of Man, Blackpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Oxford, Anglesey, Cardiff, Gloucester airports. *'''[http://www.ios-travel.co.uk/ Isles Of Scilly Skybus]''' - Bristol, Exeter, Isles Of Scilly (St. Mary's), Newquay, Southampton airports. *'''[http://www.jet2.com/ Jet2]''' - Belfast International, Blackpool, Leeds/Bradford, London Gatwick, Newcastle airports. *'''[http://www.cityjet.com/ CityJet]''' (now part of AF/KLM) - Dundee, Edinburgh, Jersey, London City, Manchester airports. *'''[http://www.islesofscillyhelicopter.com/ British International]''' - Isles Of Scilly (St. Mary's), Isles Of Scilly (Tresco), Penzance airports. *'''[http://www.atlantic.fo Atlantic Airways Faroe Islands]''' - Stansted and Shetland Islands (Sumburgh) airports. *'''[http://www.blueislands.com/ Blue Islands Airline]''' - Flights from Guernsey, Jersey, Southampton to Europe, Channel Islands and the UK. ===By train=== [[Image:Aberdeen large station sign.JPG|thumb|The double-arrow symbol signifies a railway station or the rail network throughout Britain. It appears prominently on all stations as well as road signs and maps.]][[Image:UK rail map.png|thumb|right|Simplified UK Rail Network]] {{main|Rail travel in Great Britain}} ''For Northern Ireland, see [[Rail travel in Ireland]]'' Train travel is very popular in Britain—you'll find many services busy, and passenger numbers have been rising steadily. It is one of the fastest, most comfortable, convenient and enjoyable ways to explore Britain and by far the best way to travel inter-city. From High Speed 1, which connects [[London]] to [[Kent]] and mainland Europe, to preserved railways operating historic steam trains through idyllic countryside, to modern inter-city services and the breathtakingly scenic lines of [[Scotland]] and northern [[England]], the train can be an enthralling and affordable way to see much that the UK has to offer. All infrastructure (e.g. track, bridges, stations etc.) is owned by the state while trains are operated by private companies (usually multinational transport companies) which bid for particular franchises. The system is tightly controlled by the national and devolved governments in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff which heavily subsidise it. Despite the presence of many franchisees, the network provides seamless journeys even if travelling on various company's trains - tickets can be purchased from any station in Great Britain to any other, irrespective of train company. Unlike its continental European neighbours, the UK has comparatively limited high-speed rail services, with the only high-speed line being HS1 from London to the Channel Tunnel. It is used by high-speed "Javelin" trains between London and Kent, as well as international Eurostar services to France and Belgium. Government plans envisage a high-speed rail network connecting London with the Midlands and the North of England by 2030. This section focuses on rail travel on ''National Rail'', the railway network in ''Great Britain'' (i.e. England, Scotland and Wales). The rail network in [[Northern Ireland]] is operated by ''Northern Ireland Railways'' (NIR), which is separate and even uses a different track gauge (the Irish gauge), see [[Rail travel in Ireland]] for more information on this matter. ====Planning a train trip==== ''Main article: [[Rail travel in Great Britain#Planning_your_trip| Planning your trip]]'' The essential source for rail travel information in Great Britain is the '''[http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail website]'''. It includes all timetables, an extremely useful journey planner (which is by far the easiest way to plan a journey), ticket prices and detailed information about every railway station in the country. You can also access this information using the '''National Rail Enquiries''' phone service on 0845 748 49 50 (premium rate from mobile phones). However, National Rail ''do not sell tickets''. You buy tickets from a station ticket office, from an automated ticket machine at a station, or (as British people increasingly do) over the internet. All train companies sell tickets for all services in Great Britain regardless of which company operates them, and the central ticketing means you buy a through-ticket from one station to any other in Great Britain irrespective of which train companies you’ll need to travel on or how many changes. ====Classes of travel==== Two classes operate: standard class and 1st class. Some commuter trains and local services offer standard class only. * '''Standard class''' has two or three seats either side of the aisle with a mix of 'facing table' or more private 'airline-style' seats. * '''First class''' has two seats and one seat either side of the aisle, with a larger, more comfortable seat, more legroom, and on inter-city routes, an at-seat service of drinks, refreshments and a newspaper (not all at-seat services are available at the weekend). : ''See more at about the classes of travel [[Rail travel in Great Britain#Classes of travel|here]]''. There are also some scheduled overnight sleeper trains services from London to Scotland and to Cornwall (see more [[Rail travel in Great Britain#Sleeper trains|here]]). ====Tickets==== Generally, the ticket prices for a particular type of ticket are the same regardless of operator you choose to travel on. However the cheaper or promo tickets will be restricted to one operator only. On all except local and commuter routes and Southeastern's High Speed 1 route from London St. Pancras to [[Kent]], you save money by ''booking in advance'' (tickets normally go on sale three months in advance) and by ''travelling at off-peak times''; peak train travel is much more expensive and stressful as many trains are seriously overcrowded with commuters. Off-peak is any time after 09.30 on a weekday, and all weekends and public holidays. Some train companies around London also have a peak in the afternoon rush hour. You must have a ticket before boarding a train, and many stations now have subway-style ticket barriers. An exception occurs if your station has no ticket office OR machine (i.e. it is a very minor or rural station) in which case you must buy a ticket from the conductor on the train at the first opportunity. If you do not, depending on the operator and their policy, you may be liable to pay a ''penalty fare''. There are three types of ticket, which allow you to choose between flexibility and value. In increasing order of cost per mile, tickets are classed as: * ''Advance'' - Buy in advance, travel only on a specific train at a specific day and time * ''Off-Peak'' - Buy any time, travel off-peak (usually after 09.30 and all day at weekends) * ''Anytime'' - Buy any time, travel any time Advance tickets are only sold as single (one-way) tickets; to make a return journey, simply purchase two singles. With the exception of some suburban and commuter trains, the cheapest fares are almost always Advance tickets. These are released for sale in limited numbers approximately 12 weeks in advance, and can only be used on the train specified on the reservation. If you travel on any other train or the wrong train, you will be charged an expensive full-price ticket or a penalty fare or else thrown off at the next station. When purchasing an off-peak or anytime ticket, return fares are normally only a little more expensive than a single (one-way ticket). A '''ticket does not guarantee a seat''' unless you also have a seat reservation. Depending on ticket type and train company, this may come automatically with the ticket or you may be asked if you wish to reserve a seat - ask if you are unsure. Some trains (mostly local and commuter services) do not have reserved seats. If you have no seat reservation, you may have to stand if the train is busy. Seat reservations are normally free. Within London, the Oyster smartcard system (refer to the main [[London#Oyster card|London]] article for details), is valid within the Greater London boundary on National Rail services - this is cheaper than buying paper Anytime tickets at the station, but only if you don't intend to travel beyond Zone 6. If you stay on the train beyond Zone 6, you are liable for a wallet-shocking penalty fare. : ''More information is at'' [[Rail travel in Great Britain#Buying tickets]]. [[File:Sunset Forth Bridge.jpg|thumb|Forth Railway Bridge]] There are a number of discounts available for various kinds of travellers (children, groups, card holders, etc.). For more information check [[Rail travel in Great Britain#Discounts]]. ====Rail passes==== There are two principal types of rail pass available to visitors to the UK which permit inclusive rail travel throughout the UK. Supplements are normally payable for Eurostar and sleeper trains. * ''InterRail'' and ''Eurail'' are passes for EU and non-EU citizens respectively. See [[European rail passes]] for more information. Eurail passes are generally ''not valid'' for any part of the UK except Northern Ireland, however. * ''[http://www.britrail.com/ Britrail]'' is primarily targeted at visitors from the United States of America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and must be purchased on-line or in your home nation before you depart for the UK. ====Ranger and Rover tickets==== ''Ranger'' and ''Rover'' tickets are tickets that permit unlimited travel with relatively few restrictions over a defined geographical area for a period of anything from one to fourteen days. A [http://nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/promotions/rangers_and_rovers.html full list of tickets] is available with their terms and conditions from National Rail. These tickets include Rovers for almost every region of the UK, but notable tickets include: * ''All Line Rover: 7 or 14 Days'' - These allow 7 or 14 days travel on almost all scheduled rail services throughout England, Scotland and Wales. As of May 2012, they cost £450 (7 days)or £680 (14 days) for standard class, and £680 (7 days) or £1040 (14 days) for 1st class, with discounts for children and railcard holders. * ''Freedom of Scotland Travelpass: 4 days in 8'' or ''8 days in 15'' cost £129 and £173 respectively, with discounts for children and Railcard holders. ====Steam trains and preserved railways==== These are enjoyed for their own sake at least as much as they are used as a means of transport. Many areas have a [http://www.silversurfers.net/travel-railsteam.html volunteer-run railway] using steam traction - especially during the summer months. Famous full-gauge railways include the [[East Grinstead|Bluebell Line]] in Sussex and the [[Keighley|Keighley & Worth Valley Railway]] in Yorkshire. The [[Eskdale Green|Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway]] in Cumbria and [[Tywyn|Talyllyn Railway]] in central Wales are examples of narrow-gauge railways now primarily used for tourism. ===By bus and coach=== ====By bus==== Local bus services (a categorisation which also includes many medium-haul inter-urban services) cover the entire country, but are of variable quality and cost. Rural bus services are in general better than in France and the USA, but not as good as in Italy or Germany. Services range from deep-rural village services operating once a week or less, to intensive urban routes operating every few minutes. All communities except the very smallest villages have some kind of bus service. All buses in the UK are required to display the route number and destination clearly on the front. Almost all are "one person operation", i.e. there is no conductor and you must pay the driver as you board. The vast majority of bus stops are "request stops", meaning that you must put your arm out as the bus approaches to signal that you want it to stop. Likewise once on the bus, you must ring the bell in advance of the stop you want to get off at. =====London===== In London, the iconic red buses cover the entire city, with most routes running at high frequencies from early morning until late night, and some operate 24/7. Service frequencies are such that timetables are generally unnecessary for daytime travel. Comprehensive route maps are available from a variety of outlets and the Transport for London website, and stop-specific maps and timetables are displayed clearly at most bus stops. Buses are modern and highly specified, and are "low floor" offering easy access for wheelchairs, buggies and the elderly. Single ticket fares can be relatively expensive, but all-day and longer period tickets (including combined bus, rail and tube options) are available, offering excellent value. Tickets can no longer be bought on board, and you must use an Oyster Card contractless credit card or a paper ticket or pass bought before boarding. For travelling in London, the [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/ Transport for London website] is an incredibly useful website with a journey planner with maps, all fares, information on planned engineering works (there are plenty of those on the weekend) as well as live updates. It is an indispensable tool if considering even minor trips on public transport, which is an experience in itself. =====Elsewhere===== Bus services in the UK outside of London are privatised and deregulated, with any licensed operator free to run any route and timetable that they wish. Therefore, co-ordination of services with each other and with rail services can be poor, and tickets often not inter-available. Return tickets are usually much cheaper than two singles, and most operators offer discounted fares for children. Most operators offer day or longer period tickets valid across their own network which can represent very good value, giving all-day travel for as little as £4, but are of little use if you need to use more than one operator. However, combined day tickets valid across more than one operator's network are also available in some areas. Weekday daytime services are frequent and comprehensive in many areas, particularly larger towns and cities. However, almost universally, service levels reduce sharply in the evenings and on Sundays. In the larger cities, for example Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh, an extensive night bus network is available. In areas with a multitude of operators, obtaining comprehensive map/timetable information for the area can be difficult. It is not uncommon for operators to attempt to pass off their services as being 'the' network for the town or area in their publicity material - making no mention of the fact that other routes (or in some cases alternative departure times on the same routes) are available, operated by competitors. Many local authorities do attempt to produce comprehensive timetables and/or maps for all services in their area regardless of who operates them - these are well worth obtaining and are commonly available from Tourist Information Centres. However it is still worth checking with the operator(s) before travelling to ensure that the information is up to date, as timetables can change frequently. ====Coach==== [[File:Scottish Citylink SV09 EGY (7068209093).jpg|thumb|A Citylink coach]] Longer distance coach travel tends to be slower than train travel, as well as less frequent, although it is comfortable and often much cheaper. Coaches, like trains will also generally take you right to the centre of town. The largest coach companies in the UK are: *[http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach '''National Express'''] is the largest long distance bus service in the UK, and services all major destinations on the mainland; they sell tickets online and at coach terminals. Prices start at just £1 one way for promotional 'funfares' between major city-pairs, although remain quite expensive on less competitive routes such as those serving airports. *'''[http://uk.megabus.com Megabus]''' is a service between a limited number of major destinations at cut-throat prices, as low as £1 (plus a 50p booking charge) for some routes if booked well in advance. Understandably, it is very popular with students. To get the cheapest fares you should book a week or two ahead. However, fares are often still good value when booked with less time (sometimes £8 London-Manchester booked only two days in advance). Tickets must be bought online or using the premium rate booking line 0900 160 0900 for at least 60p per minute and '''cannot''' be bought from the driver. *'''[http://www.citylink.co.uk/ CityLink]''' services destinations in Scotland. They sell their tickets online, by text, or from the driver, although it is always advised to book your tickets in advance. Some routes also carry Megabus passengers. ===By boat=== Ferries link the mainland to the many offshore islands including the [[Isles of Scilly]] from Penzance, the [[Isle of Wight]] from Southampton and Portsmouth, the [[Isle of Man]] from Liverpool and Ireland, [[Hebrides]] from various ports in the Scottish Highlands, [[Orkney Islands]] and [[Shetland Islands]] from Aberdeen and the far north of Scotland. There are also regular ferry services between [[Northern Ireland]] and [[Scotland]] and these depart [[Larne]], [[Belfast]], [[Troon]] and [[Stranraer|Cairnryan]]. There are also routes from [[Northern Ireland]] to Birkenhead and Fleetwood (both near Liverpool in England). ===By taxi=== There are two types of taxis in the United Kingdom: metered (black) cabs that can be hailed in the street and are mostly found in larger towns and cities; and minicabs (private hire taxis) which must be ordered by telephone. ====Black Cabs==== These are useful for travelling within cities - the name originates from the old 1960s purpose-built Austin FX3 taxis which were originally painted black, but today are usually covered in advertisements. In major cities, custom-built vehicles which seat 5 people are commonly used as metered taxis, but in smaller cities regular cars or people-carriers are used instead. These taxis can be hailed on the street or picked up from a taxi rank (usually found near major shopping areas and transport hubs). The rate varies, typically starting at around £2-3 and rising at around £1 a mile, making them fairly expensive. Add night charges, waiting charges, luggage charges for large suitcases etc. on to the meter as well, and travelling by taxi can be expensive unless you are in a large group. A short 10 minute trip would normally cost between £3-5. The 'Taxi' sign on the roof is illuminated when a taxi is available. ====Minicabs==== More common in suburbs and smaller towns, minicabs can only be used by telephone ordering and charge fixed prices to different destinations. Local telephone directories usually advertise taxi companies, and the phone numbers are usually painted in big numbers on the side of their vehicles. Minicabs are usually much cheaper, fares for long journeys can often be negotiated (although you should agree the fare with the phone operator when booking, not with the driver) and most companies have a variety of vehicle sizes from small saloons (Ford Mondeo, Skoda Octavia, Peugeot 406 etc.) up to large 12-seater minivans so if you have a large group you can specify the vehicle size. Some minicab firms specialise in serving airports and offer discounted rates. ====Fake taxis==== Fake taxis are not a major problem and are mostly found around the major airports. A few tips: Check that the taxi has a rear taxi-licence plate on the rear bumper and that it carries the name of the local authority council. The driver's taxi licence should be displayed on the dashboard. The meter displays the correct rate; the metered fares are usually advertised on the side of the taxi. If calling a minicab, the taxi company will ask your last name and your phone number - the driver should know this when he picks you up. If approached by a taxi driver claiming that you booked their taxi (particularly in airports or nightlife districts), ask them to confirm your name and phone number - if they don't know then it is most likely that they are fake. Most local councils require licensed taxis to be newer than 10 or 15 years old. Many fake taxis use older vehicles. ====By thumb==== Pedestrians are banned on motorways, motorway junctions, as well as on certain primary routes. However, aside from those exceptions, [[hitchhiking]] is not illegal. The British are very aware of safety, and you may expect a long wait for a ride. If you use signs, it's fairly customary to use the number of the road on them rather than the destination. In other words, from Birmingham to London you wouldn't use a sign "LONDON" but rather "M25". Two places where signs are quite useful are [[Land's End]] and [[John O'Groats]], the two extremes of the country, especially if your sign says the other. Note that traffic in more remote areas of Scotland, Wales, and Cornwall can be quite scarce. ===By car=== :''See also: [[Driving in the UK]]'' <div style="float: right;"><gallery widths="50px" width="275px" heights="50px" perrow="3"> File:UK traffic sign 504.1.svg|Crossroads File:UK traffic sign 510.svg|Roundabout File:UK traffic sign 606.svg|Turn Left File:UK traffic sign 616.svg|No Entry File:UK traffic sign 601.1.svg|Stop File:UK traffic sign 602.svg|Yield File:UK traffic sign 670V60.svg|Speed Limit (in mph) File:UK traffic sign 642.svg|No stopping File:UK road A100.svg|Route number </center></gallery></div> Unlike most of Europe, the UK drives on the left-hand side. Most cars in the UK are <abbr title="stick-shift">manual</abbr> transmission, and car rental companies will allocate you a manual transmission car unless you specifically ask for an automatic when you make a reservation. Renting an automatic version of the same car will cost more. Always compare the prices before renting car, or you can book online in advance for good deals from site like [http://www.avis.co.uk Avis],[http://www.rentalcarsuk.net Rental Cars Uk],[http://www.thrifty.co.uk Thrifty], [http://www.practical.co.uk Practical] and [http://www.easirent.com Easirent]. The Government offers [https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence advice] on driving with a non-UK licence. Most hire companies will check your driver's licence before you are able to hire a car. A car will get you pretty much anywhere in the UK. Parking is a problem in large cities, and especially in London, can be very expensive. Visiting smaller towns can often be done via the rail network, although driving may be a good option for more remote destinations. Fuel is heavily taxed and therefore expensive, currently at around [http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/fuel/ £0.99 per litre]. Fuel is available at dedicated <abbr title="filling stations or gas stations">'petrol stations'</abbr> along major roads. Supermarket branches of Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons and Asda often have petrol stations in their car parks, which are often cheaper than the big name brands found all over the world. Like in the [[United States|U.S.]], but unlike the rest of the world, the UK continues to use the imperial system for road signs and speed limits are indicated in miles per hour (mph). However, many height and width signs are now in metric as well and all weight signs are in tonnes; all motorways now have locator indicators in kilometres. If you are bringing your car in from the Republic of Ireland or from Continental Europe, then be sure to know the conversions from metric to imperial units (1 mile is about 1.6km). There are no tolls with the exception of a few large bridges and tunnels and one [http://www.m6toll.co.uk/ privately financed motorway in the Midlands]. There is a congestion charge of £8 per day to drive in central London. Traffic can be very heavy, especially during 'rush hour', when commuters are on their way to and from work - typically 07:00-10:00 and 16:00-19:00. School holidays can make a noticeable reduction in traffic, particularly in the morning rush hour. The M25 London orbital motorway is notorious for having bad traffic (known to most Londoners as London's car park because sometimes all the traffic comes to a standstill) - it is best avoided on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons, use it only if you need to, and take local advice if you plan to drive to Heathrow to catch a plane. The M6 through Birmingham is another traffic blackspot as well as the M8 in Glasgow (the second most congested motorway after the M25). You can typically bet on finding a traffic jam if you drive for more than 90 minutes on the motorway system, especially as you approach cities. Checking local traffic reports on the radio or websites such as [http://www.highways.gov.uk/ Highways Agency] or [http://www.frixo.com/ Frixo] can help if you know you need to travel during busy hours. Many cities operate a "Park and Ride" scheme, with car parks on the edge of the city and cheap buses or sometimes trams into the city centre, and you should consider using them. In major cities (particularly Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Birmingham) it is usually a much better option to park on the outskirts and take public transport to the centre. This not only saves money on parking and fuel but also saves a lot of time as heavy traffic, baffling one way systems, and limited parking space cause long delays. In London it is best to leave your car at home altogether as parking in rail and Tube stations even in the outer suburbs can be very expensive and if you don't arrive early enough you won't find a space. On-street parking is usually heavily restricted. Never park on a white, double yellow or double red line. Stopping on white or red lines is illegal. Parking on a single yellow line is restricted (typically no parking during the daytime e.g. 07:00-19:00) and the restrictions are displayed on roadside yellow signs. Many residential streets require a residents' parking permit to park on the street, although outer suburbs have fewer restrictions. On-street parking in cities may be restricted to disability badge holders or be heavily metered, and is often for no more than a 1–2 hour stay in the daytime but can be free at night. Surface car parks generally operate the pay and display payment system - you must buy a ticket from a vending machine, select how many hours you wish to pay and then place the ticket on your dashboard in clear view - these places are regularly patrolled and if you don't return to your car before the allotted time you'll get a penalty or get wheel-clamped. Often you'll need to enter the numeric digits from your car's number plate when buying the ticket to prevent people from 'selling on' tickets with leftover time. In larger towns and cities, there are also multi-storey and underground car parks. Most have barrier controls - you'll be issued with a ticket upon entry. When returning to your vehicle you must either pay at a 'pay station' (a self-service terminal inside the car park's lobby) in which you insert the ticket and pay the required amount - the ticket will be given back to you and you must insert it into the slot at the exit barrier; or alternatively you will pay a cashier at the exit barrier - it'll normally explain the payment process on the ticket. Parking charges vary from less than 50p per hour in small towns to over £4 an hour in the largest cities. Many larger cities have digital displays on the approach roads indicating how many parking spaces are available in each car park. The UK has a comprehensive system of road numbers. These generally take precedence on signs: British roads are signed on a route-based rather than destination oriented basis. Therefore, before setting out on a long journey, plan the route you are going to take and note the road numbers you will need to follow. It is very unusual to see destinations, signed more than about 50 miles (80 km) in advance. Other than that, UK road signs are excellent and should be very easy to follow. Road numbers are indicated by a letter and a number. '''Motorways (prefix 'M'- blue signs, white route numbers)''' are fast, long distance routes that connect the major cities. The speed limit is 70&nbsp;mph (115km/h) for cars (lower for other types of vehicle) and certain vehicles, such as pedestrians, cyclists and those operated by learner drivers are prohibited. Junctions are numbered. The motorways are the best means of travelling long distances by car, but expect delays at peak times or in poor weather. '''Primary roads (prefix 'A' - green signs, yellow route numbers)''' connect large towns with each other and with the motorway network. Primary roads usually offer fast journey times, but because they tend to go through towns rather than around them, expect delays at peak times. '''Secondary roads (prefix 'A' - white signs, black route numbers)''' connect smaller towns, interchangeable with B roads. '''B-roads (prefix 'B' - white signs, black route numbers)''' are the larger of the back roads. '''Minor roads (white signs, usually no route number)''' like country lanes or residential streets. A road number followed by '''(M)''' means upgraded to motorway standard - for example '''A3(M)''' means part of the A3 has been upgraded to motorway standard. A road number in brackets means 'leading to' - for example '''A507 (M1)''' means you can reach the M1 by following the A507. Speed limits for cars and motorcycles are 70&nbsp;mph ''(115 km/h)'' on motorways and dual carriageways (highways divided by a grassy area or other hard barrier between opposing directions of traffic); 60&nbsp;mph ''(100 km/h)'' on single carriageways (undivided roads) unless otherwise signposted; and 30&nbsp;mph ''(50km/h)'' in built-up unless signs show otherwise. The use of 20&nbsp;mph ''(30 km/h)'' zones has become increasingly common to improve safety in areas such as those around schools. Although national limits still apply to minor roads and back lanes, driving for the conditions is strongly recommended. Speed cameras are widespread on all types of road, though more used in some areas than others (England's largest county, [[North Yorkshire]], for example, has a policy of using no fixed enforcement cameras on its highways). Static cameras are often well signed, painted bright colours with clear markings on the road. While this might seem rather strange, the idea is to improve their public acceptance as a 'safety' measure (rather than the widely held opinion that they're there to collect money). There are some variable mandatory speed limits on the M25 to the west of London (enforced by cameras, again), and the M42 near Birmingham - these are shown on overhead gantries inside a red circle; other temporary speed limits shown on matrix boards are recommended but not mandatory. Apart from these and around roadworks, the motorways are generally free of fixed speed cameras. Speeds on motorways are generally much higher than the stated speed limit (usually at least 80&nbsp;mph (130 km/h). Driving at slower speeds in the outside (overtaking lane) may cause frustration to other drivers. Driving standards are relatively well-maintained in the UK, with the road system being (statistically) among the safest in Europe. It has long been known by visitors that a foreign licence plate makes you largely immune from speed cameras, congestion charge cameras and Traffic (Parking) Wardens. If you choose to take your chances, be aware you may just hit upon the one Camera Operator/Warden who can be bothered to take the trouble to track down your address from your home licensing authority. British authorities have access to vehicle registration databases from various other countries. Also, British hire car companies will charge traffic fines to your credit card, long after you have left the country. Traffic police patrol the motorways in marked and unmarked cars. Any police officer, regardless of their normal duties, will pursue a vehicle seen driving dangerously. Don't drink and drive in the UK. Although the maximum limit is 80mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (0.08%), police in the UK have been known to 'pull' drivers who are technically below this, especially if their driving is erratic or dangerous. Scotland has recently introduced a '''lower limit of 50mg of alcohol''' per 100 ml of blood. Going 'over the limit' is a criminal offence; you will be arrested and spend a night in the cells. The police often patrol roads in cities and town centres on Friday and Saturday night, on the lookout for drink drivers. Enforcement of drink driving laws are extremely strict and police will always take action on those failing a breath test or those refusing to take one. Fines are up to £5,000; the minimum driving ban is 12 months for a first offence. As well as a 6 months prison sentence for being over the limit, additional penalties may be imposed if the driving was dangerous. Drivers from abroad should take note that many British drivers regard the flashing of headlights as a signal that '''they can proceed''', rather than as a warning, or as a signal to slow down due to the presence of police. This misunderstanding has led to a number of collisions. In a dangerous situation, where there is a risk of death or injury, sound your horn, even during the night. The inappropriate use of the horn is illegal between 23:00 and 07:30, or when stationary. It is also an offence to use your mobile phone or any other handheld device whilst driving, although provision is made for the use of hands-free telephone equipment which is exempt from the law. Police will stop you for using your mobile phone and a £60 penalty will be issued on the spot. This fine will be accompanied with 3 points endorsed on your licence. All vehicle occupants are required by law to wear a seat belt. Persons not wearing a seat belt may receive a £30 fine, although this does not come with any points. If a child under the age of 14 is not correctly restrained, the parent or guardian, normally the driver, is responsible and a fine will be issued for that offence also. Children under 1.4 m and under 12 years of age are also legally required to use a child booster seat for safety reasons. It is illegal to put a rear-facing baby seat on the front seat with an active airbag. If possible, babies should always have their seats installed in the rear of the car. If there is so much cargo that a baby seat has to be put on the front seat, the passenger front airbag should be turned off. Turn it on again if you carry an adult passenger in the front seat afterwards. Use of fog lights where there is no fog is also an offence for which you may receive a £30 fine. The road rules differ from other countries: side roads never have priority, there is no requirement to stop for school buses, overtaking on the left is illegal, and you may not turn left over a red light. There are no 4 way stop junctions in the UK; priority should be clearly marked on the road. There are lots of roundabouts across the UK, from large multi-lane roundabouts at dual carriageway junctions to small mini-roundabouts on local streets. The rules for entering them are the same - you have priority over traffic that has not yet entered it, and you must give way to anybody already on the roundabout (who would collide with your right side if you entered it). Be careful of multi-lane roundabouts, there are complicated rules for which lane you should be in which UK drivers learn and expect other drivers to follow. You should be fine provided you're cautious and keep an eye on other traffic. <!-- Vehicle standards ? --> <!-- Insurance ? --> For further information on driving in the UK, consult the [http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/index.htm ''Highway Code'']. For driving directions you could check the [http://www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp ''AA route planner''] or [http://www.rac.co.uk/route-planner/ ''RAC route planner'']. ====By campervan==== Hiring a campervan is one way to explore the UK. Some companies offer airport pickups and dropoffs. It can work out cheaper than flying / driving and staying in hostels and bed and breakfasts. Smaller campers are ideal for parking and enjoying the narrow lanes in the UK. Some country pubs may let you use their parking lots for overnight stays if you ask. ===By motorcycle=== Motorcycling is not a bad form of transport. It is good for navigating areas with bad traffic e.g. in Central London, where motorcyclists do not have to pay the congestion charge that cars have to pay. However, it is important to prioritise your safety - although motorcyclists make up a minority of road users, they make up the vast majority of deaths and serious injuries on British roads. The rider and pillion passenger on a motorbike are required by law to wear a motorbike helmet that is CE marked. It must be fastened securely. The only exemption to this law is for Sikh men, whose religion requires them to wear a turban - they would have to remove the turban to put on the helmet. If you wear eye protection (visor on helmet or motorbike goggles), which is recommended, the visor or goggles must be kitemarked. You should consider buying a helmet with ear defenders. It is advisable to wear motorbike boots and gloves, and also a leather jacket and leather trousers or jeans, as they can also prevent serious injuries in a crash. It is illegal to carry more than one pillion passenger. If you wish to carry multiple passengers, use a sidecar. The pillion passenger is required by law to sit astride the motorbike on a proper seat. You must not carry a pillion passenger or take your motorbike onto a motorway until you get a full licence. To get a motorbike licence, you must take and pass a test and be at least 17 years old. It is important to make sure you can be seen both at night and at day, and from the sides as well as the front and rear. Wear a high-visibility jacket or fluorescent strips (during the day) and reflective strips (at night). A good idea is to wear a white or brightly coloured helmet. You can also dip your headlights, even in good daylight, to make you easier to see, but only light them fully at night. ===By bicycle=== The UK can be both a cyclist's dream and nightmare. Fortunately cycling is popular as both a sport and a means of transportation. Bike rental exists in some cities e.g. Cambridge or Oxford and in some scenic areas. The Santander Cycle Hire scheme provides a network of approximately 8,000 bicycles and 570 docking stations across central London, covering an area from White City in the west to Docklands in the east. The scheme is available to walk-up users and charges a daily fee (currently £1, paid by credit or debit card) and, for journeys exceeding 30 minutes, a per-use fee is also charged. Between journeys, users are expected to return their bicycle to a docking station, taking another bicycle for subsequent journeys; the bicycles do not have locks, and journeys of under 30 minutes do not incur a per-use fee. It can be difficult to find bicycles (or spaces at docking stations, in the evenings) at the major rail termini during peak hours, as the scheme is popular with commuters. As well as on each docking station, cycle/dock availability and maps are available online. Should your intended docking station be full, you can request up to 15 minutes additional time free of charge. The wheels of choice for most British cyclists is the hybrid bike - they have the comfort and practicality of a city bike combined with the performance (multi-speed gearing) and ruggedness of a mountain bike. Conventional mountain bikes and single-speed roadsters are also common, and folding bikes are becoming more popular in major cities. Bicycles are expensive in the UK - expect to pay £100 or more for a basic model. They are sold by individual manufacturer's dealers (e.g. Dawes, Raleigh, Giant), automobile product stores (e.g. Halfords), sport accessory stores (e.g. Decathlon) and through private bicycle retailers. Cheaper used bikes can be purchased online via websites such as eBay or may be advertised in newspapers, on notice-boards etc. Urban cycling varies city-to-city. Most cities have designated cycle-lanes although they are routinely ignored by drivers and are often shared with buses, motorcycles and taxis. Some major roads will have split-pavements for pedestrians and cyclists, whilst other times cyclists are expected to ride in the traffic. This can be dangerous if you're not a skilled cyclist and general traffic rules should be adhered to. It is advisable to wear a helmet, despite helmets not being required by law for cyclists of any age. It's a legal requirement to have a rear reflector, pedal reflectors and a bell, and front & rear lights must be used at night. Also many cyclists use standard arm-signals to alert motorists - if you are turning left or right you should raise your left or right arm respectively, and if you wish to stop then you should wave your left arm up and down. Cycling is banned on certain roads - all motorways and many primary (A) roads - a sign will indicate this. It is illegal to cycle on the pavement. This is punishable by a fine of up to £500. Most cities will have designated bike-parking areas with bicycle racks and are almost always free. Carry a good lock with you as bike-theft is common. Bicycles are permitted on SOME trains, depending on the operator. Commuter trains generally allow folding bicycles only, some regional trains may have a rack that can carry 2-3 bicycles, while many intercity trains have a baggage car that can hold many bikes. Check with the operator before-hand - bikes will almost always require a reservation: on some trains for free, some for a small charge (typically half the adult fare) whilst others will require a full-fare ticket. Reservations can be made over the phone (via National Rail or via the train operator), or at the station ticket office. Long-distance coaches also allow bicycles, although again they must be reserved and there may be a surcharge. Local city buses and regional buses don't allow full-size bikes but some operators may permit folding bicycles - you should check before hand. If a bus is quiet then it's often down to the driver's discretion. Rapid transit systems also have varying bicycle policies e.g. London Underground allows folding bicycles at all times and conventional bicycles outside of peak hours as long as the train isn't crowded. The [http://www.sustrans.co.uk SUSTRANS] Cycle Network is a series of paved and unpaved cycle tracks covering the whole country, passing through some spectacular scenery on the way. Their website has a comprehensive cycle-map and most cycle-stores, tourist information centres and youth hostels also sell their maps. For cycling directions you could check the [http://www.cyclestreets.net/ ''CycleStreets route planner'']. ==Talk== {{infobox|"Two countries divided by a common language" |Speakers of American English will find some terms which differ in British English: *biscuits - cookies *cash machine/cash point - ATM *cinema - movie theatre *chips - fries, which may be "french fries" or thick-cut traditional British chips *crisps - potato chips *fag - cigarette (only used colloquially) *lift - elevator in building; the offer of a ride in car *lorry - truck *motorway - expressway or freeway *nappy - diaper *queue - line *return ticket - round-trip ticket *take-away (in ordering food) - to-go *toilet or loo - washroom/restroom/bathroom/lavatory (a bathroom is where you have a bath/shower, not where you relieve yourself in British English) *torch - flashlight Please see the article [[American and British English]] for more words that differ across both versions.}} ===English=== '''English''' is spoken throughout the United Kingdom, although there are parts of major cities where immigration has led to a variety of languages being spoken as well. The English spoken in the UK has many accents and dialects, some of which may contain words which are unfamiliar to other English speakers. It is fairly common for a resident of the south and one of the north not to understand each other at first go; do not be afraid to ask someone to repeat themselves. To illustrate the variety of accents available, it is easy to distinguish the English spoken by someone from Northern Ireland as opposed to someone from the Republic of Ireland, or even pinpoint a person's origin to a particular town within a county, such as [[Leeds]] or [[Whitby]] (both in [[Yorkshire]], England). English in Scotland and Northern Ireland can be spoken quite fast. The different dialects can be extremely different in both pronunciation and vocabulary. Inter-migration in the United Kingdom means you are likely to encounter people from all over the UK and beyond no matter where you visit. It is rare to find a place where all adults have the same accent or dialect. There's an old joke that the people of the UK and the U.S. are "divided by a common language", and travellers from English-speaking countries outside the UK may have difficulty catching specific words where regional accents are strong, but still there should not be any major difficulties in communicating. The British are good at understanding English spoken in a foreign accent, and visitors who speak English as a second language need not fear making mistakes. You may just get a slightly blank look for a few seconds after the end of a sentence while they 'decode' it internally. Most British people will not criticise or correct your language, although some are very keen to promote British usages over American ones when talking to non-native-speakers. A few examples of regional words that overseas visitors may not be familiar with: *Aye - yes (some parts of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and northern England) *Cymru (pronounced 'Cum-ree') - Wales (Wales) *Dale / glen - valley (northern England and Scotland respectively) *Fell - mountain (northern England, especially the [[Lake District National Park|Lake District]]) *Loch - lake (Scotland) *Lough - lake (Northern Ireland) *Kirk - church (Scotland and north east England) *Poke - ice cream served in a wafer cone (Northern Ireland); a paper bag, especially one containing chips or sweets (Scotland) *Wee - small (Scotland, Northern Ireland, some northern English people), can also mean to urinate (England) The world of politics also has a couple of very commonly-used words you may hear: *Downing Street - used to refer to the Government (similar to "the White House" referring to the President of the United States). "Buckingham Palace" is used in a similar way to refer to the Monarchy. *MP - or Member of Parliament, not to be confused with the 'PM' - the Prime Minister *Westminster - used to refer to parliament and the political system in general. "Stormont", "Holyrood" and "Cardiff" respectively refer to the devolved governments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales '''Cockney rhyming slang''' is not a language but a collection of terms, some local and temporary, others so long-lasting that they are used by many people who don't realise that they are rhyming slang. Example of the latter: "raspberry" for the derisive noise called "Bronx cheer" in the U.S. - derived from "raspberry tart", rhyming with "fart". British people have historically been very tolerant of swearing, when used in context. It is considered far less shocking to say taboo words like "cunt" or "twat" compared to in America, and can even be a term of endearment depending on the situation. Tourists should get used to hearing the word "mate" (and "boss or "bruv" to a lesser extent in London) a lot which is used in informal interaction (frequently male only) between strangers and friends alike, and is something similar to calling someone "buddy" or "pal". The use of affectionate terms between the sexes such as "darling", "love" or "sweetheart" (even, in parts of Cornwall, "lover") is common between strangers and is not meant in a sexist or patronising manner. Furthermore, British people are prone to apologising for even the smallest things, much to the amusement of some and can be considered perhaps rude to not do so. An example such as bumping into you will warrant a "sorry" and is really more like "pardon" or "excuse me". ===Other native languages=== '''British Sign Language''', or '''BSL''', is the UK's primary sign language. When interpreters are present for public events, they will use BSL. In Northern Ireland, both BSL and '''Irish Sign Language''' ('''ISL''') see use, and a '''Northern Ireland Sign Language''', or '''NISL''', is emerging from contact between the two. Users of Auslan or New Zealand Sign Language may understand BSL, as those languages were derived from BSL and share much vocabulary, as well as the same two-handed manual alphabet. On the other hand, users of French Sign language and related languages—notably ISL and American Sign Language—will not be able to understand BSL, as they differ markedly in syntax and vocabulary, and also use a one-handed manual alphabet. '''[[Welsh |Welsh]]''' (''Cymraeg'') is widely spoken in Wales, particularly in the north and west. The number of Welsh speakers has risen over the last few years partly due to the language's promotion in schools, but this bilingual population is still only around 30% of the total population of Wales. Government bodies whose area of responsibility covers Wales use bilingual documentation (English and Welsh) - for example, see the [https://www.gov.uk/cymraeg Welsh version of the central government's website]. Road signs in Wales are bilingual. Even the non-Welsh-speaking majority in Wales know how to pronounce Welsh place names. Once you hear how to pronounce a name, have a go and try not to offend! '''[[Scottish Gaelic]]''' (''Gàidhlig'') can be heard in the [[Scottish Highlands]] and [[Hebrides|Islands]], but there are only 60,000 native speakers. The ancient '''Cornish''' language (''Kernowek'') of Cornwall, in the far south west, was revived during the twentieth century, but it is not always passed down from parent to child as Welsh and Gaelic still are. Be aware, however, that Cornish place names remain and can be rather challenging to pronounce for non-locals! '''[[Irish]]''' (''Gaeilge'') is spoken in some areas of Northern Ireland, particularly in the border regions. '''Scots''' has much in common with English, and can be heard in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland (where it is known as '''Ulster-Scots''') in various degrees. It can be difficult to understand, so feel free to ask someone to repeat themselves or speak more slowly. Speakers are likely to use standard English with outsiders. All speakers of these minority languages are fluent to near-fluent in standard English but react well if you show an interest in their native tongue and culture. Wikivoyage has phrasebooks for [[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]], [[Irish phrasebook|Irish]], [[Scottish Gaelic phrasebook|Scottish Gaelic]] and [[Manx Gaelic phrasebook|Manx Gaelic]]. ===Foreign Languages=== British students often study a European language in school although they tend not to learn past basic levels. As a general rule people in [[England]], [[Scotland]] and [[Northern Ireland]] will speak only English, though [[French]], [[German]] and [[Spanish]] are the most widely-spoken and understood foreign languages. Many neighbourhoods in larger cities will have migrant communities speaking various languages from around the globe, including [[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]], [[Polish phrasebook|Polish]], [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]], [[Arabic phrasebook|Arabic]], [[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]], [[Punjabi phrasebook|Punjabi]], [[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]] and many others. ==See== From Land's End in the south to John O’Groats in the north, there is so much to see in the United Kingdom. There are hundreds of free museums to enjoy across the country, thousands of municipal parks to stroll through, tens of thousands of interesting communities to visit and many millions of acres of countryside to ramble across. And the country is home to 25 UNESCO World Heritage sites. There is certainly far more to do than just talking about the rain and seeing whether the Queen is home at Buckingham Palace. ===Cities=== [[London]] – As Samuel Johnson once wrote, "when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." This is truer than ever before as London is home to an enormous range of attractions to suit all tastes. Enjoy art at the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, the Tate Britain and Tate Modern among others. There are cultural treats in the theatres and cinemas of the West End and the South Bank, and at Shakespeare's re-created theatre, the Globe. And then of course there are all the traditional tourist sites to see such as Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, [[Trafalgar Square]] and the London Eye. [[Edinburgh]] - Scotland's capital was initially centred on the Old Town, the castle and Holyrood Palace, but the New Town is a Georgian masterpiece. Both the Old Town and the New Town are UNESCO World Heritage sites. [[Oxford]] and [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]] – The two ancient university cities allow you to wander among the dreaming spires, to punt on the river and at certain times to walk through the college quadrangles. Check out the [[United Kingdom#Cities|Cities]] section of this article for a fuller list, or have a read of the relevant pages for each country and region that interests you. ===Parks and nature=== [[Image:UK parks.png|thumb|National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK]] The United Kingdom has an array of [[United Kingdom National Parks|National Parks]] and designated [[United Kingdom National Parks#Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty|Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty]] that serve to preserve the country's natural heritage. There are 14 National Parks in total spread across England, Scotland and Wales (9 in England, 2 in Scotland and 3 in Wales) and 49 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (35 in England, 4 in Wales, 9 in Northern Ireland and 1 on the Anglo-Welsh border). There are no Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Scotland, but there are 35 of the Scottish equivalent ([[United Kingdom National Parks#National Scenic Areas|National Scenic Areas]]) spread across the country The British countryside is unique and diverse. In southern England there are the rolling countryside and picturesque villages of the [[Cotswolds]], the chalk hills of the [[South Downs|Downs]] and the prehistoric cliffs of the [[Jurassic Coast]]. In the east, you'll find the lowland tranquillity of the [[East Anglia|Fens]]. The north of England has magnificent scenery and outdoor activities in the [[Lake District National Park|Lake District]], [[Peak District]] and [[Yorkshire Dales]]. Wales offers the ruggedness of [[Snowdonia National Park]] and the beautiful beaches of the [[Gower]]. Scotland has the vast wilderness of the [[Scottish Highlands|Highlands]] and the beauty of the islands. Northern Ireland is blessed with the [[Giant's Causeway]] as well as the north [[County Antrim|Antrim]] coast. ===History=== ====History– Stone Age, Roman age and the Dark Ages – before 1066==== The inhabitants of the United Kingdom have long had the tendency to try to leave their mark on the landscape. For the length of recorded history they have been leaving traces of their lives for the tourists of the future to enjoy. This started with our prehistoric cousins who erected mysterious stone circles and mounds at such places as [[Stonehenge]] and [[Avebury]]. Then came the Romans, who as well as building the first roads, married the natives and left behind great reminders such as villas (e.g. [http://sussexpast.co.uk/properties-to-discover/fishbourne-roman-palace Fishbourne]), bath houses most notably at [[Bath]], [[Hadrian's Wall]] in the north of England, and Roman city walls and buildings all over the country, including in London, Lincoln, York and Cirencester (The capitals of the four British provinces in the late Roman period). After the Romans left, the British Isles fell along with the rest of Western Europe into the Dark Ages. Even during this period when much of the learning, civilisation and culture of the Roman period was lost, the people of the British Isles continued to make their mark on the landscape of the country, with elaborate burial mounds such as the ones at Sutton Hoo the treasures of which can now be seen at the [[British Museum]]. As time progressed waves of migrants and invaders coming from territories in present day Germany, Denmark and Norway brought with them new languages and customs. It was during this period that the English, Scottish, and Welsh identities started to form. ====History – Norman and Medieval periods 1066 to 1603.==== 1066 saw a major change in the history of the country as the Kingdom of England was conquered by the Normans of northern France. The Normans imposed the system of Feudalism on England, and the bulk of the population were made to work the land in service of their Norman lords. In order to consolidate this system during the 11th and 12th centuries, the Normans went on a building spree, raising castles to intimidate and dominate and churches to inspire and unite. The most notable castles include the [[Tower of London]] and those in [[Windsor and Eton|Windsor]], [[Durham (England)|Durham]] and [[Warwick (England)|Warwick]] among others. This period also saw the construction of wonderful Gothic cathedrals, the finest of which can be found at [[Canterbury (England)|Canterbury]], [[Norwich]], [[Lincoln]], [[Durham (England)|Durham]] and [[York]], each of which also have ancient city centres, littered with Medieval buildings and streets. As the Normans extended their power into Wales in the 13th century, there was more castle building in [[Cardiff]], [[Conwy]], [[Caernarfon]] and [[Harlech]]. In Scotland too, which remained a kingdom independent of England throughout the Middle Ages, great castles were built at [[Stirling]] and [[Edinburgh]]. And in both England and Scotland great seats of learning were set up with universities at [[Oxford]], [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]], [[St. Andrews]], [[Aberdeen]] and [[Edinburgh]]. As political stability grew and peasants' revolts, black death and an emerging middle class reduced the power of the old Feudal system, castles dwindled in importance. The monarchs of the Tudor dynasty wished to live in comfort in great palaces rather than cold castles and this was the period in which [http://www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace/ Hampton Court] was built. Towns such as [[Stratford-upon-Avon]] and [[Chester]] contain many examples of middle class town houses, built in typical Tudor timber-frame "black and white" style. Henry VIII's reign also saw the Reformation in which England severed its ties with the Roman Catholic Church and a new state religion, the Church of England, was established. This period witnessed the destruction of many monasteries and abbeys around the country, although many ruins can still be visited for example at [[Tintern]] in [[Monmouthshire]]. ====History 1603 – 1900==== {{seealso|Industrial Britain}} The United Kingdom is littered with historical sites from the Stuart, Georgian, Regency and Victorian eras. There are fine examples of English country houses at [[Blenheim Palace|Blenheim]], [[Chatsworth (England)|Chatsworth]] and the Royal Pavilion in [[Brighton (England)|Brighton]] which shows royal Regency splendour by the sea. Cities with classic Georgian architecture include [[Edinburgh]] and [[Bath]], as well as much of west central London. The neo-classical movements brought about the appearance of many new churches, most notably the rebuilt St Paul's Cathedral in London. The union with Scotland also brought about a renewed interest in castle living, and many members of the aristocracy and newly-moneyed middle class built luxurious homes in imitation of medieval fortresses so they could be lairds of their very own (often forcibly depopulated) highland estates. While there are many such edifices around Scotland, and indeed in other parts of the UK, the most famous example is at [[Balmoral]], which has been the British monarch's summer retreat since 1852. The establishment and growth of the British Empire saw the expansion and professionalisation of the country's armed forces, both on the land and at sea, and a massive increase in trade around the world. London's National Army Museum charts the long history of the British Army, while many garrison towns such as [[Aldershot]] have their own military heritage attractions. [[Chatham (England)|Chatham]] and [[Portsmouth]] each have historic dockyards containing some of the Royal Navy's finest ships from days gone by, and Bristol is home to Brunel's gigantic and revolutionary commercial steamship ''SS Great Britain''. The age of Empire also saw the modernisation of the Houses of Parliament into the current iconic building known today, including the construction of the famous clock tower, and the export of similar parliamentary systems of government around the world. Various financial institutions of the [[City of London]], such as the Bank of England and the London Stock Exchange are among the oldest such institutions in the world. The industrial revolution, which started in the English [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]] and spread steadily throughout the United Kingdom and then across the world, brought about a huge increase in the British population, a one-way migration into the rapidly-growing cities and the development of heavy industry. Some key sites from this period include the [[Ironbridge]], site of the world’s first all iron bridge, the mills of [[Saltaire]], the shipyards of [[Belfast]], the coal mines of [[South Wales]], the cotton mills of [[Lancashire]] and London's [[London/East End|Docklands]]. Other Victorian treats include fantastic canal and railway infrastructure (the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and London St Pancras railway station being just two shining examples), the Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge, Clifton Suspension Bridge near Bristol, the Forth Bridge near Edinburgh and the town halls and civic buildings of many industrial cities such as [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]], [[Glasgow]], [[Manchester]] and [[Sheffield]]. ====Modern UK – 20th and 21st Centuries==== The early 20th century was the heyday of the British seaside resort, with towns like [[Blackpool]] seeing millions of visitors to their beaches, theatres and entertainment every year. In [[Liverpool]] the two great cathedrals of the 20th century dominate the skyline, and there are other modern treatsː the glass domes of the [[Eden Project]] in Cornwall, the Angel of the North outside [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]] and the new Titanic Quarter in [[Belfast]]. ===Sport=== United Kingdom can rightly be called the "home of sport" as it was the birthplace of ''five'' of the world’s major sports: [[ Association Football in Europe|association football]], [[rugby football]], tennis, [[cricket]] and [[golf]]. There are shrines to all these sports around the UK: Wembley, Old Trafford, Anfield, Hampden Park for football, Twickenham, the Millennium Stadium (in [[Cardiff]]) and Murrayfield (in [[Edinburgh]]) for rugby, Lords for cricket, the All England club at [[Wimbledon]] for tennis as well as [http://www.randa.org/en/RandA/Golf-in-St-Andrews/The-Royal-and-Ancient-Golf-Club.aspx The Royal and Ancient] Golf Club of [[St Andrews]] for golf. Football means of course association football or soccer. It is much the most popular spectator sport and is very widely played across the UK at amateur and professional levels, with the best regarded competition being the '''[http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb.html English Premier League]'''. In addition, there is also the '''[http://www.thefa.com/thefacup FA Cup]''', which is the world's oldest domestic cup competition in football. While many teams have passionate fans, the days of widespread 'football hooliganism' have largely passed. Rugby comes in two forms or 'codes': rugby union has 15 players per team, and is particularly popular in Wales and the English south and Midlands, while rugby league has 13 players per team and is popular in the north of England. Football and rugby are traditionally played in autumn, winter and spring, although the professional rugby league season now takes place over the summer. Cricket is played only in the summer, and tends to be most popular in England. '''The Ashes''', a series of 5 test cricket matches that is played annually between England and Australia, with both teams taking turns to host the series, is one of the biggest events in the cricket calendar. The 5 matches are played at different locations throughout England, and sometimes in Wales as well, though the famed Lord's Cricket Ground is always featured among the locations whenever England hosts the series. All of these sports attract a widespread following, both at matches themselves and on television; and it is very common to find televised coverage of them shown in pubs and bars. '''[http://www.wimbledon.com/index.html The Championships, Wimbledon]''' at the All England Club is the oldest of the four grand slams of '''tennis''', the only one to be played on grass courts, and widely regarded to be the most prestigious of the four. In '''golf''', '''[http://www.theopen.com/ The Open Championship]''' is one of the four majors in men's golf, and the only one of the four to be played outside the U.S. The tournament rotates between different courses throughout the U.K. each year, and returns to it's original home at the Old Course in St Andrews every 5 years. Although the U.K. is no longer a '''badminton''' powerhouse, the '''[http://www.allenglandbadminton.com/ All England Championships]''' remains one of the world's premier badminton tournaments. As a side note, the British team is the only one to have won at least one gold medal at every Summer Olympic Games since the modern Olympics started in 1896. [[Glasgow 2014|The 2014 Commonwealth Games]] were held in [[Glasgow]] and a few other venues in Summer 2014. [[File:Angel of the North-AW.jpg|thumb|The Angel of the North]] ===Landmarks=== *'''Big Ben''' (formally known as the '''Elizabeth Tower'''), without doubt one of the world's most iconic buildings. *'''Edinburgh Castle''', [[Edinburgh]], is a magnificently situated royal fortress located on one of the highest points in the city. The castle has been in continuous use for 1000 years and is in excellent condition. *'''[[Stonehenge]]''', an ancient stone circle located near the cathedral city of [[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]] in [[Wiltshire]]. *The '''Georgian architecture''' and '''Roman baths''' of [[Bath]]. *'''York Minster''' cathedral in the historic city of [[York]]. *'''Canterbury Cathedral''' is the seat of the head of the church of England. Located in the city of [[Canterbury (England)|Canterbury]] in [[Kent]]. *'''Shakespeare's Birthplace''', [[Stratford-Upon-Avon]], is home of the Royal Shakespeare Company. *The ancient and world-renowned '''universities''' of [[Oxford]] and [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]]. *'''The Eden Project''' near [[St Austell]] is a massive botanical gardens including indoor rainforest and Mediterranean biodomes. *'''The Giant's Causeway''' sixty miles from Belfast on the north coast of Northern Ireland is a World Heritage site and a natural wonder. *'''Portsmouth Historic Dockyard''' is home to three of the most important ships ever built and 800 years of naval history. *'''Angel of the North''', a staggering contemporary steel sculpture in [[Gateshead]]. *'''Lincoln Cathedral''', is the medieval cathedral of the city of [[Lincoln]]. ==Do== Although most visitors will visit [[London]] at some point, it is well worth getting out of the capital to get a real taste of the country and important to not forget the diversity one can find in barely 50 miles. Whether it's countryside, coast, historic towns or vibrant cities you are after, there's something for everyone. For some of the best countryside, head for the National Parks such as the [[Yorkshire Dales]] or [[Dartmoor]], perhaps on a day trip or a longer stay. With the UK being an island nation, every direction you travel will get you to the coast in a couple of hours. The British coast is varied and dramatic, from the pretty beaches at places such as [[St Ives]], traditional fishing ports like [[Whitby]] or seaside resorts such as [[Blackpool]] and [[Bournemouth]]. There's a wealth of historical cities in the United Kingdom, including [[Edinburgh]] and [[Cardiff]] with their medieval castles, to [[Bath]] and [[York]] and their Roman history. Shoppers looking beyond the capital may want to head to [[Manchester]] and [[Leeds]] in the North, [[Bristol]] and [[Exeter]] in the West or [[Glasgow]] in [[Scotland]]. The UK has an impressive heritage of music; see [[Music on the British Isles]]. ==Buy== ===Money=== The currency throughout the UK is the '''pound (£)''' (more properly called the pound sterling, but this is not used in everyday speech), divided into '''100 pence''' (singular ''penny'') ('''p'''). Coins appear in 1p (small copper), 2p (large copper), 5p (very small silver), 10p (large silver), 20p (small silver with angled edges), 50p (large silver with angled edges), £1 (small, thick gold) and £2 (large, thick with silver centre and gold edge) denominations, while Bank of England <abbr title="US English: bills">notes</abbr> come in £5 (green/light blue), £10 (orange/brown), £20 (blue) and £50 (red), and depict the Queen on one side and famous historical figures on the other. The size increases according to value. It's often best to avoid getting £50 notes. £50 notes are often refused by smaller establishments - they are unpopular because of the risk of forgery, and because of the amount of change one needs to give on receiving one. '''Bank of England''' notes are universally accepted throughout the whole of the UK. Three Scottish banks ('''Bank of Scotland''', '''The Royal Bank of Scotland''' and '''Clydesdale Bank''') and four Northern Irish banks ('''Bank of Ireland''', '''First Trust Bank''', '''Danske Bank''' and '''Ulster Bank''') issue their own bank notes with their own designs. These notes mostly come in the same denominations as Bank of England notes, with additional £100 notes. They are sometimes viewed with suspicion in England and Wales. However, these notes can be exchanged for Bank of England notes at any bank for free. When leaving the UK, try to only have Bank of England notes with you, as others can be difficult to change outside the UK. You may also hear the slang term '''quid''' for pounds. It's both singular and plural; "three quid" means "three pounds". People often will just say 'pee' instead of pence. "Fiver" and "Tenner" are common slang for £5 and £10, respectively. Occasionally, you may have problems if you try to pay for a small purchase with a £20 banknote. Scottish and Northern Ireland banknotes can also be hard to spend outside those areas (see above); and in some cases you can't pay with notes at all (buses, for instance, don't always accept them). When paying a bill (for example, in a restaurant or hotel), usually any reasonable method of payment will be accepted unless it's been made clear to you in advance. Sterling travellers cheques may be accepted, although it's best to ask first. Larger banks and post offices have ''bureaux de change'' (one of many instances of English borrowing terms from French) which will exchange most foreign currencies for pounds, and vice versa, although they tend to accept only foreign notes, not coins. Travel agents and several department stores (such as Marks and Spencer) often have them too; and even small airports have at least one, although rates there are often poor. It's worth shopping around for the best rates in larger towns and cities, although as British ATMs accept foreign credit and debit cards, there's no real need to bring in large amounts of foreign currency anyway. ===Banking=== Opening a bank account is a fairly straightforward process, although a proof of address is required. As most passports do not show your address, be sure to bring something which shows yours address like a driving licence, national ID card or bank statement from home. The "Big Four" retail banks in the UK are '''[http://www.barclays.co.uk/ Barclays]''', '''[http://www.hsbc.co.uk/ HSBC]''', '''[http://www.lloydsbank.com/ Lloyds Bank]''' and the '''[http://www.rbs.co.uk/ Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)]'''. ATMs, which are often known in the UK as Cashpoints, cash machines or informally as 'holes in the wall', are very widely available and usually dispense £10, £20 and sometimes £5 notes. Almost all of them will accept overseas debit or credit cards. Traveller's cheques can be exchanged at most banks. Be aware: some non-bank ATMs (easily identified, sometimes kiosk-style units, as opposed to fixed units in walls, and often at petrol/gas stations and convenience stores) charge a fixed fee for withdrawing money, and your home bank may as well. On average the cost is about £1.75 per withdrawal, but the machine will always inform you of this and allow you to cancel the transaction. When using any ATM, beware of fraud, which is becoming increasingly common. The fraud works either by 'skimming' your card (reading the details on it with a device attached to the ATM) or trapping it in the machine, and using a hidden camera to record your PIN as you enter it. Never use an ATM with a card slot which appears to have been tampered with, and always cover the key pad with your hand, wallet or purse when entering your PIN. If you find an ATM which seems to have been tampered with, or if it retains your card, report this at once to the bank which owns it and to the police. For obvious reasons, ATMs inside bank branches are much less vulnerable to this kind of fraud than those outside. ===Credit and debit cards=== Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and American Express are accepted by most shops and restaurants, although American Express is sometimes not accepted by smaller independent establishments, and it is worth asking if unsure, especially if there are long queues. Internet purchases from a UK-based merchant with a credit card however sometimes incur a 2-2.5% surcharge, especially those that involve overseas travel products (this does not apply as much to a debit card, even if it is a VISA or MasterCard). Since 14 Feb 2006, [http://www.chipandpin.co.uk/ Chip and PIN] has become nearly compulsory for cards issued in the UK. Customers from countries without chips in their credit cards are supposed to be able to sign instead of providing a PIN; however, it is wise to carry enough cash in case the retailer doesn't comply or the machine has problems reading your card. Alternatively if your bank issues a "contactless" VISA or MasterCard or you have an ApplePay device associated with those cards, you may be able to use them in some merchants in lieu of inputting a PIN though each transaction will mostly be limited to a maximum of £20. There is usually no minimum amount for merchants that have a nationwide presence. Although most small shops and local pubs will take cards, there is often a minimum amount you have to spend (usually around £5). Anything under the minimum and they may refuse to accept the card, or charge a fee to process the payment. ===Costs=== The high cost of basics such as transport, accommodation and food means that you will probably spend at least £50 per day as a budget traveller. The increased cost of using taxis, comfortable hotels and eating in restaurants is much more profound than in most other European countries. [[London]] and the South East in general are much more expensive for accommodation and other costs. ===Tipping=== Locals usually only tip in limited situations such as restaurants and taxis. In many restaurants with table service, a 'service charge' on your bill replaces a tip; in the absence of a service charge, a tip of about 10-15% is customary. It is less usual to tip in cafés and coffee shops. Many restaurants will allow tips to be added to a credit card bill, but it is generally considered better to leave cash at the table. The reason for this is that cash is deemed to have been given to the waiting staff directly, whilst credit card payments and cheques are legally payable to the restaurant. While a tip given by credit card or cheque will almost always be passed on to the waiting staff, it is legal for restaurants to pay their staff less than the minimum wage if the amount given in tips via the restaurant management augments their wages to the level of the minimum wage. It is not normal to tip for drinks in a pub or bar, although offering to buy the bar tender a drink is considered acceptable and they may also then take money for the value of a drink (which is in effect taking a tip. Commonly, this is offered by saying "and one for yourself" at the time of payment. In cases where the pub is also a restaurant, the serving staff may be tipped. In many table-service restaurants - and 'gastro pubs' - a 'service charge' is added to the bill, usually (but not always) when the party exceeds a certain size e.g. six, in which case there is no expectation to tip further. It's worth checking the menu when ordering, for information on service charges. It is a legal requirement to post prices including any taxes and other charges. Additional service charges at restaurants are unusual. Where these occur, it is legal to refuse to pay the service charge but people only tend to do this if they believe the service was inadequate. A tip of 10% is customary in metered taxis in the larger cities, although in rural taxis a fare is usually agreed in advance and it is rare to add a tip on top of the agreed fare. Historically, offering a tip may have been seen as an insult; it is implying the receiver may be bought or bribed, and that the person doing the tipping is "better than you". This is the origin of the custom of offering to buy the barman/barmaid a drink in a pub. You would not tip a friend or work colleague, that would be an insult, but it is normal to buy them a drink. In some establishments, tips are kept individually by the waiter or waitress, whereas in others they may be pooled and divided amongst all the staff (a 'tronc'). In other instances, tips may be set aside for some other purpose for the benefit of the staff, such as to fund a staff party or trip. Tipping for other services such as taxis, pizza deliveries and hairdressers is not expected, but tips are sometimes given to reward particularly good service. Although in some large cities it is customary to tip both taxi drivers and hairdressers/barbers. In taxis, it is common to round up the fare to the nearest whole pound, even if that means a derisory tip of 10p. If, for example, the fare is £4.90, it is common to say "make it £5.00, just to make it easier". Any attempt to tip a policeman, fireman, nurse, doctor or other public-sector worker would be regarded as bribing, and likely to be treated as a criminal offence. ===Cigarettes and tobacco=== Cigarettes are heavily taxed; more than £7 for 20 cigarettes. 50g pouches of rolling tobacco are about £12. Imported brands such as Marlboro, Camel or Lucky Strike are generally the most expensive as are well-known UK brands such as Benson & Hedges and Embassy. Low-tar cigarettes cannot be called 'light' so terms such as 'gold' and 'smooth' are used. Most cigarettes come in low-tar and menthol variants, and many brands also sell 'Superking' (100mm length) variants too. The cheapest prices will be found in the supermarkets at the customer service counter. Almost all newsagents, supermarkets and petrol stations sell tobacco, and most will also sell some brands of pipe tobacco and cigars. For a more extensive selection of tobacco products, most towns and cities will have at least one specialist tobacconist. New laws now require that tobacco products are not displayed. The minimum age to purchase tobacco is 18. However, smoking is legal at 16. Customers who appear younger than 18 (and, in some places, 21 or 25) may be asked to produce ID to prove they are aged 18 or over (passports, driving licences and cards bearing the PASS hologram are acceptable). In some places there is a black market in considerably cheaper, imported cigarettes and you may be offered them in pubs by crims (rarely the publican or bar staff!) The health warning on these is likely to be in a language other than English. This is best avoided as this is an illegal trade. Smoking is illegal in all enclosed public places with the exception of some hotel rooms (enquire when booking). For the purposes of the anti-smoking law, 'enclosed' is defined as having a minimum of three walls and a roof, so this can include things such as 'open' bus shelters. It is also illegal to smoke at railway stations. Penalties can include a £50 'on-the-spot' fine. Most pubs and nightclubs have smoking areas which fully comply with the relevant legislation. ===Shopping=== Although shopping in the UK can be expensive, it is generally regarded as a world-class destination for shoppers both in terms of variety and quality of products, depending on where and what you buy. Fierce competition has brought prices down considerably in the food, clothing and electronic sectors. Prices do vary and it is always worth visiting the various retail stores as bargains can often be found. Avoid buying from the tourist areas and stick to the High Street shops or the many 'out-of-town' retail parks where prices will be considerably cheaper. The retail market in the UK is a very competitive one and many bargains are to be had all year round. In the electronics sector, for example, it is becoming more and more common to ask for a price reduction at time of purchase. VAT ('Value Added Tax' - a mandatory tax levied on most transactions in the UK) is 20% with reduced rates of 5% and 0% applying to specific categories (for example, electricity is taxed at 5% and uncooked food, children's clothes and books are taxed at 0%). For High Street shopping, VAT is included in the sale price displayed. {{infobox|Claiming back VAT when leaving the EU|Many shops that sell luxury or high value goods have a blue "Tax-Free Shopping" sticker in the window, meaning that when you leave the '''European Union''' (not just the UK), you can claim back the VAT before you leave the country. There are at least three major tax refund service providers that take exorbitant commissions in return for offering the convenience of airport refunds: [http://www.globalblue.com/destinations/uk/tax-free-shopping-in-uk/ '''Global Blue'''] in Slovakia +42 1232 111 111; '''Premier Tax Free''' info@uk.premiertaxfree.com 0845 129 8993; (premium rate from mobiles) and '''Tax Free Worldwide''' office.uk@tfww.com +44 20 7612-1560 However, these are inferior schemes compared to the direct possibilities offered by the [http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/sectors/consumers/overseas-visitors.htm#1 UK Government's own VAT 407 form procedure] ''if'' you can persuade the retailer to credit your card or bank account directly upon receipt of this form 407 counter-stamped by a customs authority. ''Officially'' any '''unused''' purchase bought within the previous 3 months can have the VAT reclaimed, if you persuaded the retailer to operate the VAT407 scheme ''at the time of purchase'' '''and''' #you have a permanent residence in a non-EU country ''or'' #you're an EEA resident leaving the EEA for at least 12 months When at the airport you'll find both the Customs office and the "Blue VAT rebate" office in the duty free area of the airport. There may be a queue, so you should allow sufficient time to complete the formalities before your flight.}} Electronic items such as computers and digital cameras can be cheaper here than many European countries (especially Scandinavian countries), but do shop around. The internet is always a good way to judge the price of a particular item, also you can use this as a bargaining tool when agreeing on a price with some of the larger electronic retail stores. If visiting from the US, there may be duties and taxes charged that make some of these purchases much less of a bargain so shop wisely. ==Eat== Despite the negative reputation it unjustly has, British food is actually very good and has improved greatly in recent decades and many British people are proud of their native dishes. Restaurants and supermarkets in the middle and upper range have consistently high standards, and the choice of international dishes is among the best in Europe. Unlike their continental neighbours, many Britons still eat to live rather than living to eat, and as a result, food quality is variable at the budget end of the market. Moreover, as the UK is a culturally diverse nation, many different kinds of food are available due to the influence of immigration. The United Kingdom can be an expensive place to eat out compared to, say, the more southern European countries, but relatively cheap in comparison with countries such as Switzerland and Norway. Many restaurants in city centres tend to be a little more expensive than ones in the suburbs, and pubs do tend to be slightly more expensive in the countryside, but generally, a three-course meal without drinks will cost anywhere between £10 and £25. Chicken tikka masala with rice is sometimes claimed as the UK's most popular dish, though roast beef is a more traditional national dish. If all else fails decent picnic foods such as sandwiches, cakes, crisps, fresh fruit, cheeses and drinks are readily available at supermarkets. Street markets are a good place to pick up fresh fruit and local cheeses at bargain prices. Bakeries (e.g. Greggs) and supermarkets ( e.g. Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Morrisons and Asda) usually sell a good selection of pre-packed sandwiches, pasties and cakes along with a range of soft drinks, fruit juices and mineral waters. In addition, most chemists and newsagents will have a basic supply of pre-packaged sandwiches and bottled drinks. Many large shops, especially department stores, will have a coffee shop or restaurant. Smoking is now banned in ''all'' restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs - there are no exceptions. However some establishments have provided 'smoking areas' and smoking is allowed in the gardens/terraces outside pubs and restaurants unless otherwise stated. ===Fish and chips=== [[File:Fish,_chips_and_mushy_peas.jpg|thumb|Fish and chips with mushy peas, a quintessentially British dish]] Deep-fried, battered fish (usually cod or haddock, though with a wider selection in some areas) with rather thick chips, always made from real chunks of potato rather than thin tubes of extruded mashed potato. Fish and chips are often served with mushy peas (in England), and dressed with salt and malt vinegar (or 'Sauce' in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland). "Proper" (authentic, for-the-masses) fish and chips can be bought only from either a backstreet "chippy" or a specialist fish and chip restaurant (the latter are mostly at the seaside, although there is a national chain, Harry Ramsden's, which does quite good fish and chips, but at "tourist prices"; Mr Ramsden's original shop, near Leeds, was a legend). However, a "proper chippy" (a backstreet "fish and chip shop", or just "chip shop") is the quintessential place to buy fish and chips. In the north you can also add mushy peas to your order. These are rarer in the south of the country. In Scotland, especially Glasgow, some fish and chip shops deep-fry almost everything they sell, including meat pies, pizzas, and even battered Mars or Snickers bars. In Northern Ireland, you can also order a ''Pastie'' (not to be confused with a ''Cornish Pasty''). This is meat minced with onions, potato and spices, which is then battered and deep fried. It can be served in a ''bap'' (a soft bread bun), on its own, or with chips. Anything served with chips in Northern Ireland and in parts of Scotland is referred to as a "supper", e.g., "a fish supper" or "a pastie supper". The best ones are specialists, serving perhaps a few alternatives such as a selection of pies or sausages. They are usually located near where people live, though some good ones, especially "sit down" chippies, can be found in town centres. They can be spotted by the illuminated sign which usually has a picture of a fish and a name: either punning and piscine, such as "Codroephenia" and "The Codfather" or proud and proprietorial, "Fred's Chippy", or even both as in "Jack's Golden Plaice". Typically a lot of people eating or waiting is an indication of good food. A "sit down chippy" is a chip shop with a separate dining room. Whilst no real one will be exactly like this, although most elements will be present, a stereotypical sit down chippie will be brightly lit and decorated in a nautical theme with yellow or blue formica-topped tables. Typically a waitress will take your order for a Cod Meal, alternatively Haddock, Plaice or another dish, and within five minutes your meal will be served: a huge fish, a mountain of chips and mushy peas. Accompanying it, in more up-market places, will be a sachet of tartar sauce, a slice of lemon, a big plate of bread-and-butter, and a pot of tea. Some will have a separate pot of hot water, either to dilute the tea if it is too strong for your taste, or to "top-up" the tea in the pot when you have poured out your first cup. On the table will be a large shaker of salt and a bottle or plastic squeezy bottle of brown malt vinegar, which is what most British will put on their fish and chips. There may even be a tomato-shaped plastic container of ketchup or a container of ''brown sauce''. Fish and chips bought from a pub, hotel or non-specialist restaurant bear little resemblance to those from a chippy. ===Take-aways=== A 'take-away' is either a shop supplying prepared meals for people to eat elsewhere, or the meal itself. A very British take-away is the Fish and Chip shop; the sandwich shop is a popular choice at lunchtimes; they often also sell pies and cakes. Alternatively, most towns and many main routes have a selection of fast-food chains. Various types of take-aways are present in nearly all towns, ranging from fish and chips to "Indian", which can often be operated by non-Indians like Bangladeshi, and Chinese shops. Thai and Indonesian takeaways are becoming quite common, and lots of others in bigger towns. Generally the standard of take-aways is good, but the best guide is, as always, to observe what the locals are doing. In towns and cities these places tend to open late (sometimes until about 01:00) to cater for the so-called after-the-pub crowd. At this time they tend to be busy and rowdy so, to avoid the queues the best time for a takeaway may be 19:00-23:00: after the teatime rush but before the supper crowds. Takeaways in larger city centres may stay open until 03:00 or 04:00 to cater for people coming out of nightclubs; typically these will be independent kebab shops and chippies, as well as some fast food chains such as Domino's and Subway. This isn't to be expected outside large cities. ===Food in pubs=== See below for general points about pubs. Pubs are typically places where you can sample British cuisine. There is no such thing as a British restaurant ''per se'', so these will be your next best bet; even if you are against drinking alcohol, you will find a more traditional and full menu than a cafe or chippy. Almost all pubs (see below) serve food, although not all will do so during the whole of their opening hours. Prices of all these types vary enormously, and you should seek local advice if you have particular requirements or standards. Do not sit at a table in a pub expecting a waiter to take your order for food or drinks: pubs nearly always work on a "queue at the bar for drinks: order at the bar for food" basis. You go to the bar to request and pay for drinks and food. To avoid annoying customers behind them, groups usually order as one, and "settle up" between themselves later (see elsewhere for "buying rounds"). You normally order your "starters" and "mains" together (food-oriented places have numbers screwed to the tables for you to quote, or will give you a number to take to your table). There is an etiquette that if you see another patron at the bar, you should invite them to order first. You then wait for your drinks to be poured and carry them to the table. When your meal is ready, it is either brought to you or, less commonly now, announced when it is ready for you to collect. The person who tidies away your main course may ask you what dessert you would like, or you may have to order at the bar again. ===Restaurants=== Larger towns have a range of restaurants to suit most tastes and you will find a very broad range of cuisines, including Indian, Chinese, Thai, French and Italian. Waiters generally expect a 10% tip (but all too often do not get it from the native population) and in some places this is automatically listed on your bill. However, if you are dissatisfied with the service in any way, you are under no obligation to pay the service charge. Generally British people are not great tippers. As a visitor the 10% rule is more than generous and worth sticking to. Visitors from The U.S. and Canada are seen as very generous tippers and even a bit of a soft touch by some. The usual fast-food restaurants (McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut, KFC, Subway and local chain Wimpy) are widespread in larger towns and cities but uncommon in smaller towns. They are typically located in major shopping areas, in or around major train stations, in out-of-town retail parks and in motorway service stations and airports (the latter 2 are usually more expensive). Prices are average - a burger, chips and drink meal will cost about £4-5. Most are open from around 07:00-22:00 although some in large cities are 24-hours. Fast-food restaurants in out-of-town locations offer drive-through service. Delivery service is widely offered. ====Curry==== [[File:Chicken Tikka Masala.jpeg|right|thumb|200px|Chicken tikka masala with naan bread, rice and onion bhaji]] One of the most popular types of restaurant in the UK is the Indian restaurant. They can be found in every city and most towns large and small. There are now more and more upmarket Indian restaurants in the larger urban centres. Indian restaurants serve cuisine commonly known to their customers by the generic term "curry". Common Indian restaurant dishes include chicken tikka masala, prawn biryani and the incredibly spicy vindaloo. A popular version of curry is known as balti, possibly named after the metal bowl the food is cooked and served in. Balti cuisine, and a number of other commonly served dishes such as the ubiquitous chicken tikka masala, originated in the UK, although are clearly based on food from the Indian subcontinent. Birmingham in the Midlands is considered the balti capital of the UK as this dish was conceived there. '''Curry Mile''' in [[Manchester]] is well worth a visit if you are in the city. ===Motorway service areas=== Motorway service areas are notoriously expensive places to eat, although the vast majority are open 24 hours by law. Most contain fast-food outlets and all have (free) toilets. Some services may be limited overnight such as the range of hot and cold food, although most will keep a selection available. Service areas are often best avoided as it is often possible to find cheaper and much better places to eat within a mile or two of a motorway junction. They have a poor reputation for hygiene and service; subsequently places like Little Chef have taken such a hit that many have closed. [http://www.5minutesaway.co.uk/The 5 minutes away website] lists facilities no more than 5 minutes' drive from motorway junctions. ===Vegetarian/vegan=== Vegetarianism has become more widespread in the UK over the last few decades. If you are staying as a guest in a British home it would be considered courteous to inform your host beforehand as to any dietary requirements, but this will not be considered rude or even particularly unusual. If you are staying in a B&B, let the owner know when you arrive, and you'll often find that they will cook up a special vegetarian breakfast for you. Bear in mind that even if you call yourself vegetarian some people will assume you eat fish, so if you don't, then tell them so. Nowadays, it is rare to find a pub or restaurant with no vegetarian options. If you are a vegan, be prepared to explain precisely what you do and don't eat on a fairly frequent basis. Outside of specialist restaurants, most places probably won't have a vegan-friendly main meal, so be prepared to hunt around, order bits and bobs, or in a pub make do with the ubiquitous bowl of chips and tomato ketchup and even then it would be wise to check whether the chips have been cooked in animal fat, a practice quickly falling out of fashion. In general, the best places for vegetarian and vegan food are specialist veggie pubs and restaurants and Indian, Chinese and South-East Asian restaurants. Most major cities and towns will have at least one. Expensive upscale restaurants may have more limited vegetarian options, and sometimes none at all. If you're fortunate enough to be dining in such a place, it may be worth ringing ahead. ===Children=== Children are not necessarily allowed in all pubs and restaurants unless a lounge area is provided, and high chairs are not always available. Most pubs that serve food will accept children, and it is usually easy to distinguish those that do. The general rule is that children cannot sit or stand about in the area where drinks are being served; so if the pub has only one small room, they are not allowed. Children are permitted in most drinks-only pubs, especially those with gardens, but again, they are not supposed to come near the bar. To be safe, ask an employee or telephone the place in advance. ===Regional specialities=== *'''Black pudding''' - a sausage made of congealed pig's blood or, in the [[Western Isles]] of Scotland, sheep's blood, rusks and sage or spices, cooked in an intestine. Available all over the UK but a speciality of the northern half of the country, in particular from [[Bury]], the [[West_Midlands_(county)|Black Country]], [[Scotland]] and [[Northern Ireland]]. In actual fact, it tastes much better than it sounds. [[File:Blue Stilton cheese.jpg|thumb|200px|Blue Stilton cheese]] *'''[[Cheese]]''' - Although the British are not as famous for, or as proud of, their cheeses as their neighbours in France, a multitude of cheeses are produced and are generally named after a particular region. According to the [http://britishcheese.com/ British Cheese Board], there are over 700 varieties of cheeses produced in the UK. Well-known examples include [[Caerphilly]]; Cheddar, named after the village of [[Cheddar]] in [[Somerset (England)|Somerset]]; [[Cheshire]]; [[Lancashire]], which may be "creamy" or "crumbly"; Stilton (named after [http://www.stilton.org/ Stilton] but now produced elsewhere) - a blue cheese to rival Roquefort or Gorgonzola and [[Yorkshire_Dales#Wensleydale|Wensleydale]], named after a valley in [[North Yorkshire]]. A fuller list of regional cheeses can be viewed in the form of an [http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markeaston/2009/10/map_of_the_week_cheese.html interesting map ]. The quality of cheeses varies tremendously, depending on where they are bought; the best place is probably a local market – so you might want to actually buy your Lancashire cheese in Lancashire. Supermarkets will offer a wide range of cheeses but are often of inferior quality. *'''Cornish pasty''' - beef and vegetables baked in a folded pastry case. Originally a speciality of [[Cornwall]], but now available throughout the UK. Usually very good in Devon and Cornwall, but can be of variable quality elsewhere. The variety sold in a plastic wrapper in places like filling stations and motorway service stations are well worth avoiding. Cornish pasties can only be labelled as Cornish if they are made in Cornwall. *'''Deep fried Mars bar''' - Originally from [[Stonehaven]], Kincardineshire, but now available in other parts of [[Scotland]] and sometimes by request in fish & chip shops elsewhere in the UK. Not usually available in south-east England, where they are sometimes believed to be an urban myth. *'''Eccles cake''' - a popular flaky-pastry type cake with raisins, from the small town in Lancashire of the same name. [[File:A haggis serving.JPG|right|thumb|200px|Haggis, neeps and tatties]] *'''Haggis''' - a mixture of sheep innards, minced meat and oatmeal boiled in a sheep's stomach. Available widely, but a speciality of [[Scotland]]. Also available in many supermarkets, where it appears that many sheep have plastic stomachs - although the contents are often quite reasonable - sometimes mildly spicy. It is usually severed with mashed yellow turnip "neeps" and mashed potatoes "tatties", but can also be bought deep fried with chips from Scottish fish and chip shops. *'''Lancashire hotpot''' - a hearty vegetable and meat stew. A speciality of [[Lancashire]], but available throughout the UK. In Lancashire, it is often accompanied by pickled red cabbage or pickled beetroot. *'''Laverbread''' (Welsh: ''bara lafwr'' or ''bara lawr'') - a purée made from seaweed, rolled in oatmeal, lightly fried and generally served with bacon rashers, although it can also be prepared as a vegetarian dish. Available in [[Swansea]] and [[Wales|West Wales]]. *'''Oatcakes''' - this speciality of [[Stoke-on-Trent]], North [[Staffordshire]] and [[Derbyshire]] is a large, floppy, oat-based pancake, eaten hot, in place of bread at breakfast time, or with a savoury filling. Not to be confused with the Scottish oatcake, a sort of biscuit. *The '''pastie''' peculiar to [[Northern Ireland]] should not be confused with the type of ''pasty'' associated with Cornwall and common throughout Britain. Recipes vary, but generally a pastie is minced pork with onions, potato and spices, shaped into a thick disc, covered with batter and deep fried. Pasties are unique to Northern Ireland and well worth trying from a fish amd chip shop. [[File:2009-01-04 PORK PIE 1.JPG|right|thumb|200px|Homemade pork pie]] *'''Pork pie''' - a pie made of pork, with an outer crust made of a particularly crispy sort of pastry. [[Melton Mowbray]] in [[Leicestershire]] is their spiritual home but they are available across the country. They are served cold or at room temperature as part of a cold meal. *'''Potato bread''' - a mixture of potatoes, salt, butter and flour. A speciality of [[Northern Ireland]] which, alongside Sodabread forms one of the main ingredients of an 'Ulster Fry'. Similar to, but not quite the same as potato bread, are '''potato cakes''' as sold in [[England]] and '''tattie scones''' in [[Scotland]]. *'''Sausages''' - Europeans will be surprised to discover that the filling contains breadcrumbs, rusk or other fillers as well as meat (Britons think of frankfurters and similar solid-meat sausages as German or French). Generic sausages are nothing special and very much a 'mystery meat' experience, that being said not all sausages are pork, with many now seeing a mix with beef, venison, turkey or even soya. Regional speciality recipes such as Lincolnshire and the Cumberland-ring are well worth trying in a pub. Some marketplaces and butchers still serve archaic family recipes, such as Oxford where the sausage is without skin and more like a beef patty. Remember you get what you pay for. 2p or 3p 'bargain' bangers like Walls will taste of very little. *'''Sunday dinner/Roast dinner''' - this meal is common throughout the UK. Traditionally eaten on a Sunday, the meal consists of a roasted joint of meat (eg: Whole roast chicken, leg of lamb, shoulder of pork, etc.), and roast potatoes and steamed/boiled vegetables. All served with gravy (a thick or thin sauce, depending on the meat, made with the meat juices and stock. Yorkshire Pudding (a pancake style batter baked in a very hot oven) is traditionally served with roast beef, although some people have it with any roast dinner. [[File:Wesh cakes.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Welsh cakes]] *'''Smoked fish''' - protected as a regional dish from the greater [[Grimsby]] area. Usually haddock is the most popular type smoked in this special style. In Scotland, it is traditional to have smoked kippers if not porridge for breakfast. *'''Welsh cakes''' - scone-like cakes studded with raisins and dusted with sugar. Available in bakeries throughout [[Wales]] and served hot off the griddle at [[Swansea]] Market. *'''Yorkshire pudding''' - a savoury side dish made from unsweetened batter. Traditionally a plate-sized pudding would be served with gravy before the main course, to encourage more economical consumption of expensive meat. Squat and round in shape - often served with a roast dinner (consisting of roast potatoes, roast beef and Yorkshire puddings). Originally a speciality of the former industrial cities of [[Yorkshire]], but now an integral part of a beef dinner throughout the UK. ==Drink== The legal age to buy alcohol or consume it in a pub is 18, but many teenagers younger than 18 have seemingly little problem in purchasing alcohol in smaller pubs and from off licences. If you are having a meal in a restaurant, you only have to be 16 to order alcohol, this applies in a pub as well if you are having a table meal, but remember that a packet of crisps doesn't pass as a table meal. Nevertheless, if you're over 18 but lucky enough to look younger, expect to be asked to prove your age when buying alcohol (also, in certain places if you look under 21 or 25, you have to prove you're over 18, known as "Challenge 21(25)"), especially in popular city spots. Some premises will require proof of age for all drinks after a certain time of night due to restrictions on the age of people who can be on the premises. The most trustworthy form of ID is a passport or driving licence which shows both your photograph and date of birth. ID cards are likely to be accepted (providing there is a photograph) and proof of age cards are available which must be applied for by post and take several weeks to issue. Any other form of ID willl not be accepted. In private residences the minimum age to drink alcohol is 5 years old, although it is likely that if a 5 or 6 year old etc. were getting drunk, the matter would be brought before the courts as child neglect. Getting drunk is acceptable and often it is the objective of a party, though the police often take a dim view on those causing alcohol-related trouble. This applies to all levels of the British society - it may be worth remembering that the former Prime Minister, Tony Blair, had to collect his son Euan from a police station after he had been found drunk celebrating the completion of his GCSE exams taken at the age of 16. Nevertheless, Britons have a great sense of humour and everything is forgotten after a hangover, at least until the next time. Drinking is an important part of the British culture and, even though it is frequently complained about, it is as popular as ever. Urinating in public is illegal, anti-social and quite difficult to explain when applying for a visa. You should try to use the facilities where you are drinking. ===Pub=== [[File:De beauvoir trolley stop.jpg|thumb|A traditional English pub]] The '''pub''' (or public house) is the most popular place to get a drink in the UK, though ''types'' of pubs can vary dramatically. They range from 'local' pubs, usually quiet places consisting of one or two rooms, to chain pubs such as J.D. Wetherspoons, which are very large rooms capable of holding hundreds of people. Even small villages will often have a pub, serving spirits, wines, beers, cider, 'alcopops' and non-alcoholic drinks, accompanied by crisps, nuts and pork scratchings. Many serve snacks or meals. The greater volume of drinks served are various kinds of beer, mainly lagers, bitters, and porter / stout (i.e. Guinness). People not looking to drink ''real ale'' are free to choose a pub just on the basis of location and character, because most national "smooth" bitters or TV-advertised lagers are available in any non-real-ale pub; however, even non-real-ale drinkers often find that they prefer the types of pubs with a range of real ales, because they tend to be more "traditional", with a more individual character and less oriented to juke boxes, games machines, fruit machines and large crowds. Across the whole of the United Kingdom there is now a blanket ban on smoking inside pubs and restaurants, though many pubs have areas outside, often known as "beer gardens", where smoking is (usually, but not always) permissible. However if you are lucky (or unlucky) enough to be able to stay after the formal closing hours this is called a "lock-in" and smoking may be ok if the pub landlord allows it. This will often occur only in the later hours after 23:00 and these lock-ins can last any amount of time. As they are classed as a private party, they happen in only a few pubs, and often only pubs with more regular customers, although this is not always the case. Once at a lock-in, you cannot leave and come back in again. British '''real ales''', championed by the Campaign for Real Ale [http://www.camra.org.uk/ (CAMRA)], are among the best in the world - though people used to colder, fizzier beers may find that the taste needs to be acquired. People looking for real ale will need to select the right pubs, because although a wide range of pubs serve one or two real ales, only a "real ale pub" will have a wide selection. British ale has a limited shelf life compared to most foreign beers, and as some pubs have only a "token" cask with low turnover, it's often well past its prime and has a strange vinegary taste. If you do receive an 'off' pint, ask for a replacement at the bar, which will usually be forthcoming. The phrase "free house" was usually the main indicator for people looking for a good choice of beer, because this indicated that the pub was not owned by a particular brewery and served whatever beer its landlord thought would appeal to their customers. However, this is no longer a significant factor, because most national pub chains are now owned by large conglomerates who deal centrally with brewers and serve the same mass-market brands in all their pubs: these conglomerates (not being breweries) can still call their pubs "free houses". British people usually follow a kind of unwritten code of conduct when in pubs. It's a form of self-regulation and mutual respect in what can appear to be a busy and chaotic place, especially at weekends. The main points to be aware of: * Don't sit down and wait for table service. In almost all cases there won't be any. You order, pay for and collect your drinks at the bar. Some pubs specialising in food do offer table service, including for drinks, but only if you're also eating a meal. * Don't tap money on the bar surface or shout to attract the barman's attention. Eye contact or a discreetly raised hand is enough for the bar staff to know you're waiting. * You must pay for your drinks when you get them; only very rarely will a pub offer to keep a 'tab' for you (and only then if you hand over a credit or debit card to be collected when you leave). Paying in cash is normal and expected. Most pubs will accept cards, although traditionally it was seen as bad form to use one to pay for only one drink, and minimum purchases may apply for card use. However, with the rise of contactless payments on cards, their use, even for one drink, is starting to become more widespread in pubs. * Tipping is not a tradition in most pubs and you should take all of your change. Regular customers who have a relationship with the staff will offer to buy the landlord, or bar worker, a drink. They may say something like this: "A pint of Best, landlord, and one for yourself." The landlord will often keep the money rather than have too much to drink. However, you are not obliged to do this yourself. If you're given only a small amount of change and you feel generous, there's often a charity collection tin on the bar you can use. * Especially in a 'local' pub, keep your voice down and avoid drawing attention to yourself. * It might be best to avoid heated debates about controversial subjects in pubs and bars; if others get involved these can escalate. * If you require extra chairs, you may want to take one from another table. If someone is already seated (even if it is only one person seated at a six-person table) you ''must'' ask if you can take the chair. (Saying "Excuse me, is this chair free?" will normally suffice). * Waiting patiently at a bar is imperative. Pushing in will not be tolerated and could lead to confrontation. If someone cuts in before you, feel free to complain - you should get support from other locals around you. Bear in mind that pubs are among the few places in the UK which don't actually have formal queues—you just crowd around the bar, and when everyone who was there before you has been served you can order. Depending on the environment, if a barman offers to serve you but the person next to you has been waiting longer, you should advise the barman to serve the person next to you. * Standing (or sitting on stools) at the bar to drink is fine, but be prepared for people having to stand close to you to order their own drinks. Don't stand by or drink at the hatch which the bar staff use to move from behind the bar to the main area of the pub. * If you are in a group (especially a large group in a busy pub), order your drinks all together in ''rounds'', either by each person taking a turn to buy all the drinks, or by everyone contributing an agreed amount to a single ''kitty'' of money. It is much easier and quicker for the bar staff to serve and charge for a round than for all of your drinks separately. Any pub will provide you with a tray for carrying multiple drinks if you ask. * Returning empty glasses to the bar isn't necessary but is appreciated by the staff - it saves them a job. * In the male toilets, especially in big pubs or clubs, don't try to strike up conversation or make prolonged eye contact. UK pub toilets are very much "get in and get out" places - some drunk people can take a casual remark the wrong way. Pubs with a good choice of real ales may exhibit almost any pattern of ownership: [[File:Ryries Bar, Edinburgh Haymarket pub dsc06376.jpg|thumb|A Scottish pub]] * By a real-ale brewery (in which case the pub will serve all of the beers made by them, and perhaps only one "guest beer"). * By a national or local pub chain who believe it is possible to serve a range of real ales at reasonable prices (their chain buying power can force down a brewer's margins) in a pub that non-real-ale-fans will be willing to patronise. * By an independent landlord committed to real ale (usually the ones with the most idiosyncratic beers, and the hard-core "real ale type" customers). Many pubs are very old and have traditional names, such as the "Red Lion" or "King's Arms"; before widespread literacy, pubs would be identified by most customers solely by their signs. Recently there has been a trend, strongly resisted in some quarters, towards chain-pubs such as the Hogshead, Slug and Lettuce and those owned by the JD Wetherspoon company. Another recent trend is the '''''gastro pub''''', a smartened-up traditional pub with a selection of high-quality food (nearly at restaurant prices). Beer in pubs is served in '''pint''' and '''half-pint''' measures, or in bottles. A pint is slightly more than half a litre (568 ml to be precise). Simply ordering a beer on tap ('draught beer') will be interpreted as a request for a pint, e.g. 'a lager, please'. Alternatively 'half a lager, please' will get you a half-pint. If you ask for a "half-pint of lager" in a noisy pub, you will almost certainly get a pint, because no-one asks for a "half-pint" and the bar person will have thought you said "I'll have a pint of lager, please". Prices vary widely based on the city, the pub and the beer, but generally pints will be in the range £3 to £4. Note that bottled beers often cost almost the same, although they hold much less than a pint (330 ml being standard). Spirits and shorts are normally 25 ml although some pubs use a standard 35 ml measure, in all cases it will be clearly indicated on the optic, in England, Scotland and Wales. In Northern Ireland, the standard measure is a 35 ml measure. A ''dram'' in Scotland was traditionally a quarter of a gill measure now 25 ml. Wine in pubs generally comes in 125 ml (small) or 175 ml (large) measures, although unless the pub specialises in wine it's often low quality. '''Food in pubs''' can range from nothing except crisps and nuts, through basic 'pub food' (normally with chips) to restaurant-standard and beyond (a few pubs even have Michelin stars). Pubs that specialise in food often have a separate area set aside for eating. Food service often stops well before the pub closes, however. When applying for a licence, pubs can specify any opening times they wish; this can be challenged by neighbours, etc. Closing times are typically the 'last order' time - the pub can sell drinks before this and customers have to drink up and leave within 20 minutes of the licensing hours. The staff will normally call out 10 minutes before last orders and again when the bar closes. Until the recent change in licensing laws, closing times were 23:00 and 22:30 on a Sunday, and this is still quite common. The most common closing times at the weekends in towns are between midnight and 01:00 and some larger pubs may apply for a licence until 02:00 and clubs 03:00 or 04:00. It is not unheard of that some bars have licences until the early hours (06:00) although this is rare as many who are out until this time are likely to go to nightclubs and then home. Theoretically, a pub can ask for a 24-hour licence, though few have done so. ===Wine bars=== In cities, as well as traditional pubs, there are more modern '''wine-bars''' and '''café-bars''' (often known simply as '''bars'''), though the variable weather means that there is not as much of a 'street scene' as in other European cities. However, depending on the weather, there are more and more pavement cafés in the UK than in the past. Parts of London, Manchester and other up-and-coming cities are good examples of this change of scene. Prices in bars tend to be higher than in pubs, with less focus on beer, and more on wine, spirits and cocktails. Customers are often younger than those of traditional pubs, though there is much crossover and some bars are more "pubby" than others. ===Clubbing=== '''Clubbing''' is popular in most large towns and cities, and many have world-renowned venues as well as many alternative venues. Great clubs can be found in London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Brighton to name just a few places. Prices in clubs tend to be considerably higher than those charged in pubs, and opening hours may not be the attraction they once were, as pubs can now open late too. Most clubs will not admit anyone under 18. ID may be asked for at the door, but ID checks at bars are less common. Dress codes are sometimes applied by doormen or bouncers before entry, sometimes none-too-consistently. Common dress codes are simply to dress smartly and avoid wearing sports wear, including trainers. However "fashion" trainers, especially dark coloured ones are increasingly accepted when part of smart attire. That said, some upmarket clubs will still insist on shoes and if in doubt, wear shoes to avoid being turned away. Clubs are often cheaper during the week (Mon-Thu) as many of these nights are designed to cater for students; however, you usually have to pay an entrance fee. For a club in a small town (capacity 250-300) this will usually be £1-£2 on week night, £2-£3 on weekends, and seldom more than £5 on special occasions. Conventional clubs in bigger towns and alternative clubs in cities will cost anywhere between £5 and £10. Large clubs, especially those in cities, that cater for a "dance" crowd will almost certainly cost over £10, though seldom more than £15. For towns with a large student population, it is often much cheaper to go clubbing during week nights (Monday-Thursday), as many clubs advertise towards students on these nights, offering discounted drinks and cheaper entry. ===Non alcoholic drinks=== Tea is widely drunk in the UK, most British people drink black tea with milk and/or sugar. Tea drinking is common in the UK because India, which is one country where tea trees are found, was a British territory until 1947. Coffee is also popular in the UK but not as popular as tea. ==Sleep== [[File:English breakfast - catorze14.jpg|thumb|Main course of a full English breakfast]] The UK offers a wide variety of '''hotels''' rated on a scale of stars, from 5-star luxury (and beyond!) to 1-star basic. There is also a vast number of privately run [[Bed & breakfast|'''bed and breakfast''']] establishments (abbreviated as "B&B"), offering rooms with usually a fried 'full English breakfast'. Alternatively you can rent a private house which is let as a holiday home; many such holiday homes advertise on a wide variety of free websites or advertise on their own websites. Good deals can usually be found by using a search engine for "self-catering holiday accommodation". Budget travellers can opt to stay in a '''[[Hostels|youth/backpackers' hostel]]''' *[http://www.yha.org.uk YHA England and Wales], tel 0870 770 6113 *[http://www.syha.org.uk/ Scottish YHA], Email - reservations@syha.org.uk, tel 0870 1553255 *[http://www.hini.org.uk/HI Northern Ireland], tel +44 28 9032-4733 *In recent years an independent hostel scene has opened up, with some privately owned hostels offering a more relaxed regime than the YHA. They're listed on the [http://www.independenthostelguide.co.uk/index.asp Independent Hostel Guide website]. Another option is to stay at short term rental apartments. There are numerous such companies around the country. There are also many '''camp sites''', with widely varying levels of facilities. Not all of them welcome backpackers: Ordnance Survey maps indicate those that definitely do with a blue tent symbol rather than a caravan. "'''Wild camping'''" on private land outside recognised camp sites is a legal right in [[Scotland]] (but only well away from roads and inhabited buildings), elsewhere it may be awkward outside remote areas, though one-night camping stops may be feasible if undertaken discreetly, or landowners may give permission to wild-camp for free, or for a small fee, if asked. An unwritten rule permits high-altitude wild camping in [[Snowdonia National Park|Snowdonia]] in north Wales, but not by legal right. Wild campers anywhere are expected to move on after two or three nights in the same spot, not least to allow the ground to regenerate. Fires are usually discouraged (at best). Some travellers to the United Kingdom decide on a campervan or caravan holiday, whereby your accommodation travels with you. Most parts of the country have a good range of camping and caravan parks available. If you are smart enough you can hire a camper, and park in remote pub parking spaces [ask first] and really enjoy the country side atmosphere and unique tiny pubs. '''Couchsurfing''' is a good way to get to know the people as well as the place. There are a large number of members around the country and it is worth trying to use the service as part of a trip for the insider knowledge it provides. As a more quirky (though sometimes expensive) option, the '''[http://www.landmarktrust.org.uk Landmark Trust]''' is a charitable organisation that buys up historic buildings, follies and other unusual examples of architecture - especially those in danger of destruction - and renovates them in order to rent them out to holidaymakers. For bookings, tel +44 1628 825925, mailto:bookings@landmarktrust.org.uk ==Learn== [[File:Rear view of King's College Chapel, Cambridge.jpg|thumb|300px|King's College, [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]]]] The UK has been a centre of learning for a thousand years and has many ancient and distinguished universities. Many former polytechnics and other colleges have been promoted to university status over the past 25 years, and there are now over 120 degree-awarding institutions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The two most famous (and oldest) universities are '''Oxford''' and '''Cambridge''' (often collectively referred to as "Oxbridge" by many Britons), but '''England''' also has several other world-class institutions, including several in '''London''' (notably '''Imperial College''', the '''London School of Economics''', '''University College London''' and '''King's College London'''). Outside of London in England the top universities are located in '''Durham''', '''Birmingham''' (Birmingham, City and Aston), '''Manchester''' (Manchester, Metropolitan and Salford), '''Liverpool''' (Liverpool, John Moores and Hope), '''Exeter''', '''Leeds''' (Leeds, Beckett and Trinity), '''Sheffield''' (Sheffield and Hallam), '''Bristol''' (Bristol and West of England), '''York''' (York and St John), '''Nottingham''' (Nottingham and Trent), '''Kent''', '''Bath''', '''Loughborough''', '''Newcastle''' (Newcastle and Northumbria), '''Southampton''' (Southampton and Solent) and '''Warwick'''. '''Scotland''' has its own semi-separate educational system, with universities in '''Aberdeen''' (Aberdeen and Robert Gordon), '''Dundee''' (Dundee and Abertay), '''Edinburgh''' (Edinburgh, Napier, Queen Margaret and Heriot-Watt), '''Glasgow''' (Glasgow, Strathclyde and Caledonian), '''Stirling''' and the oldest and most traditional one at '''St Andrews'''. There are two universities in '''Northern Ireland''': the Queen's University of Belfast, and the University of Ulster (which has campuses in Belfast, Jordanstown, Coleraine and Londonderry). Although Queen's is the older and more famous institution, both are highly respected throughout the UK. Traditionally the University of '''Wales''' comprised four large universities: '''[http://www.aber.ac.uk/ Aberystwyth]''', '''[http://www.bangor.ac.uk Bangor]''', '''[http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/index.html Cardiff]''' and '''[http://www2.swan.ac.uk/ Swansea]''' but, since many polytechnics and institutes were upgraded to university status, the number of Welsh universities has increased. Foreign students make up a significant proportion of the student body at UK universities, with over 300,000 foreign students in 2004, making it the second most popular destination for international students after the [[United States]]. All undergraduate applications go through a central body [http://ucas.com/ UCAS], which acts as a clearing house passing applications to the universities for consideration and feeding their decisions back to applicants. Course fees for overseas students vary considerably, costing significantly more for the prestigious institutions. In addition, international students are generally charged higher fees than British and other European Union students. For postgraduate (US: graduate) applications, applicants will have to apply directly to the institution. Students who wish to apply to MBA programmes are typically required to sit for the '''[http://www.mba.com/global/the-gmat-exam.aspx GMAT]''' as well. In order to study in the UK, unless you are a citizen of the [[European Union]], [[Norway]], [[Iceland]], [[Liechtenstein]] or [[Switzerland]], you will need to get either a student visitor for a 6-month course or a Tier 4 visa for anything longer. In the case of the latter, you must have a confirmation of acceptance of studies from the institution, take an English Proficiency Exam (preferably the '''[http://www.ielts.org/ IELTS]''' but this may be waived if you are a national of or took your previous education in [http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/adult-students/can-you-apply/english-language/ '''a majority English-speaking country''']) and demonstrate that you have sufficient funds available to you for the duration of your course. Most importantly, students on a Tier 4 must be enrolled full-time in an entire course of study - they cannot come just to study individual modules. The UK remains a very popular destination for those seeking to learn the English language, and the '''[http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-learn-english.htm British Council]''' offers information on courses and advice. ==Work== Citizens of the European Union (excluding Croatia), Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland have permanent work rights in the UK. In general, the citizens of ''other'' countries will require a visa to work in the UK. Beware that ''all work'', paid or unpaid, requires a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen to hold a visa with work permit in order to take part (tourist or visitor visas do not qualify). This includes volunteer work. The UK has had low unemployment in recent years, making it easier for those with specialist skills to gain working visas. A general shortage of skilled labour in the health sector means the British health service actively recruits abroad, making it easier for those with specialist health care skills to work in the UK. Citizens of Australia, Canada, Hong Kong (British National (Overseas) passport holders only), Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea and Taiwan (as well as British overseas citizens and British overseas territories citizens) can apply for a Tier 5 visa under the Youth Mobility Scheme, which lasts 2 years and permits the holder to work. Young people of other nationalities may be able to work on internships in the UK by applying for a Tier 5 visa under the Government-sponsored exchange category. Organisations such as [http://www.iepuk.com/ IEPUK] can help to sponsor and assist a young people from aboard to applying for such a visa. Most holders of a student visa are permitted to work for up to 20 hours a week during term-time and [http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/adult-students/conditions/ unlimited number of hours during the school holidays]. Workers require a distinct '''[https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance/your-national-insurance-number National Insurance Number (NINo)]''' so that their tax and other payments and benefits can be recorded. This may also allow you to claim pension payments after you reach retirement age. You can start work without such a number, but you should acquire one quickly. If you work in breach of your visa conditions, not only will your status be in jeopardy (you may face deportation, denial of entry next time, etc.) but your employer will also face a hefty fine. For more details on immigration rules relating to working in the UK, visit the [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration '''UK Visas''' website]. ===Volunteer=== *'''[http://www.wwoof.org/wwoof_uk/ WWOOF]''' arranges for volunteers to work for free on organic farms throughout the UK in exchange for room and board. This system provides an excellent means to experience life in the country-side, make friends and, at the same time, learn a little about organic farming. ==Stay safe== In general the UK is a safe place to visit; you won't go far wrong heeding the [[Stay safe|general advice]] and the advice for [[Europe]]. In any '''emergency''' call '''999''' or '''112''' (free of charge from any phone, including mobiles) and ask for Ambulance, Fire and Rescue Service, Police, Coast Guard or Mountain And Cave Rescue when connected. Unlike many other countries, the United Kingdom does not have different numbers for different emergency services. In a non-emergency situation you can call '''101''' to report crime and concerns to the local Police that do not require an emergency response. A similar service is available at '''111''' for health issues that do not require urgent A&E admission. Late at night it is not uncommon to find rowdy groups of drunk people, especially young men, on the street, but unless you go out of your way to provoke trouble you are unlikely to experience any problems. The police have fairly wide ranging powers to fine or arrest people who are causing a disturbance, and although they can be more heavy-handed in major cities they are generally tolerant. Drinking alcohol in public (except outside a bar or pub) is not permitted in some towns and areas of cities. Jaywalking is not an offence, but always try to cross at designated pedestrian crossings. Pelican crossings at traffic lights operate a "push the button and wait for the green man" system. At zebra crossings - identified by white stripes on the road and yellow flashing spherical lights called "Belisha beacons" - pedestrians have right of way but it is advisable to make eye contact with the driver before stepping into the road. Some drivers will give a nod or wave to acknowledge you. If you are bringing or hiring a car, be sure to lock the doors if you leave your car, and always park in a busy, well-lit area. Don't leave valuables on display in a parked car - satellite navigation systems are a particular target. The age of sexual consent is 16 throughout the United Kingdom, although teenagers under 18 are also still legally regarded as children (ask for proof of age, e.g. driving licence if in doubt). Homosexuality is very widely accepted by the British, and almost all discrimination and all hate speech relating to sexual orientation is illegal. Overt racism is not common in the UK and racially motivated violence is rare. The government strongly encourages the notion of a multi-cultural society, but recent high levels of immigration have caused debate and the rise of political figures against immigration levels. Nevertheless, the UK is generally regarded by most of its own immigrant population as being among the most tolerant of European countries in this respect. Most Britons will go out of their way to make tourists and immigrants feel welcome and it is common for courts to impose harsh punishments on any form of racial abuse - physical or verbal. ===Police=== [[File:Police.three.on.patrol.london.arp.jpg|thumb|A group of British police officers on patrol.]] {{infobox|ID Cards|Unlike many other countries, British people do not have ID Cards and '''are not required''' to carry identification on them at all times. A police officer will not ask to arbitrarily see your ID, although it may save you a good deal of time to have one if they believe you are a 'person of interest'. Additionally, under 25s who look like they may be minors are routinely asked for some form of official ID when purchasing alcohol or tobacco, or when entering bars or nightclubs with on-door security. A European driving licence is a popular form of ID in the United Kingdom, although a non-European driving license, ID card or passport from your home country is sufficient. }} On the whole, British police officers tend to be professional and trustworthy, and are generally less aggressive than law enforcement agencies in many other developed nations. However, this does not mean they are lenient. With local exceptions, such as airports and nuclear power plants, the vast majority of police officers in Great Britain '''do not carry firearms''' on standard patrol. Police in Northern Ireland routinely carry firearms, both off- and on-duty, due to the historical heightened political tension. Most officers will only speak English, though you will be able to speak to an interpreter over police radio if you can't understand questioning in English. You have the legal right to silence when arrested and to have an interpreter at the police station. Police officers in Great Britain wear dark blue uniforms. Police officers in Northern Ireland wear dark green uniforms and - unlike most of their colleagues in Great Britain - are always armed with a Glock semi-automatic pistol and sometimes larger weapons. Most British police are also required to carry a 'warrant card', and should under reasonable circumstances be willing to produce it, to confirm their authority. No instant penalties are payable in cash to a police officer and street-level corruption is exceptionally rare; bribing a police officer is a very serious crime for both the officer and person offering the bribe. ===Illegal drugs=== All illegal drugs in the United Kingdom are classified under 'A', 'B' or 'C'. Class A drugs are typically regarded as the most dangerous and attract the most severe penalties (e.g. a prison sentence), especially for supplying. Class C are generally regarded as the least harmful and thus attract lesser penalties (e.g. a fine). Remember: '''all of these drugs are equally illegal''' and you can still be arrested for possession, supplying or using regardless of the class; the classes are used to determine policing priorities and penalties. Class A drugs include ecstasy (MDMA), LSD, heroin and cocaine; penalties will mean arrest and possibly jail even for possession. Magic mushrooms were previously legal because of technicalities in the law, but are now class A. Cannabis is now a 'Class B' drug. A first offence for possession will usually result in a formal warning, or an on-the-spot fine. This does not apply to other Class B drugs, such as speed. Subsequent offences may result in arrest. Examples of Class C include ketamine, some steroids, some prescription drugs such as Valium (legal if they are prescribed for you), GHB, Khat and some tranquillisers. Prescribed drugs may sometimes require a letter from a doctor to be imported. This applies where the drug is a Controlled Drug (A,B or C) in the UK. Drug use is a growing concern for authorities, with some of the highest levels in Europe. Cannabis and ecstasy are both very widely available and you could even be offered it if you are in the right location such as certain markets and clubs. ===Prostitution=== Although the act of prostitution is not in itself illegal in the UK, many laws criminalise activities associated with it. Brothels of any kind are illegal under the 1956 Sexual Offences Act, and it's against the law to loiter or solicit sex on the street. 'Kerb-crawling' (driving close to a pavement in order to ask prostitutes for sex) is also banned, and is actively monitored for by police patrols in many towns and cities across the country. Although exchanging money for sex is not in itself prohibited, many legal grey-areas do exist in this department, and the attitude towards the trade is generally not as liberal as in many other European countries. In larger cities, Police have in recent years begun crackdowns against organised gangs that are using trafficked women in prostitution rackets. Police take a very dim view of such activity, and if you are caught in the premises of such gangs, you will at the very least be thoroughly questioned by police. ==Stay healthy== If you have a medical emergency, telephone '''999''' or '''112''', or go directly to the nearest '''Accident & Emergency''' (or '''Emergency Department'''). Within the UK, emergency medical response is prioritized on clinical basis, and the operator/dispatcher will ask relevant questions to ensure an appropriate response. Do not be alarmed by such questions. For advice on non-emergency medical problems, you can ring the [http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/ 24-hour NHS Direct] service on 111 ([http://www.nhs24.com/ NHS 24] in Scotland also on 111). These advice lines can make appointments at out-of-hours clinics if after discussion they think that you should see a doctor. Nearly all Medical Emergencies can be dealt with at any hospital with a '''Casualty''' or '''A & E''' (Accident & Emergency) department, but be prepared to wait for up to 4 hours to be seen to if the medical complaint is not life-threatening, depending on the time of day/night. The longest waiting times usually occur on Friday and Saturday nights. Walk-in centres also provide treatment for less urgent conditions on a first come first served basis. They are open to residents and foreign nationals. Although the UK NHS provides medical care for free to UK residents, the UK government has recently announced that it intends to start charging the cost of treatment (including emergency treatment) to non UK residents, in an attempt to offset the cost of providing a universal service, and to clamp down on so called 'health-tourism'. Travel insurance (including extensive medical cover) is therefore a necessity. Visitors from the EU are also advised to have an EHIC card. Citizens and permanent residents of some countries (such as those within the European Economic Area) are entitled to free or reciprocal healthcare benefits when visiting the UK. Check the [http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/HomePage.aspx NHS web-site] for more details. Long-term visitors on work visas, or student visas of over 6 months in length are allowed limited access to the NHS system. For advice on minor ailments and medicines, you can ask a pharmacist. Notable pharmacy chains include Boots and Lloyds (both having high-street branches nationally), many large supermarkets also have pharmacists in-store. If you require specific medication, be sure to include a written prescription from a qualified medical professional, as misunderstandings have occasionally arisen. The medicine trade is strictly controlled in the UK and many medicines available to purchase from a pharmacy in other countries eg, antibiotics or opiate based painkillers can only be provided on production of a prescription written by an authorised medical professional (usually a general practitioner - shortened to GP). In addition a number of medications (and nominally over the counter remedies) can only be sold by qualified staff. (To practise legally all pharmacists must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) which involves a university degree and other exams and training). It is also strongly advised that written documentation is obtained from a qualified medical professional if you have a medical condition which requires you to inject anything, regardless of it status. British police (and door security) will not be sympathetic to what they, however wrongly, suspect to be potential means of drug abuse. There are around 50,000 [[HIV]] victims living in the UK. Chlamydia is common enough that young people are recommended to be regularly tested. Condoms are available in toilets, pharmacies, and supermarkets. They are also available free from some NHS sexual health clinics (known as GUM clinics), which also provide free STI testing and treatment, even if you are not eligible for other NHS services. Tap water is safe to drink everywhere, unless otherwise stated. Non drinking water sources are typically marked in an obvious manner. ==Cope== The UK's time zone is GMT+0, but during the 'summer' (March-October) the clocks are one hour ahead (British Summer Time.) [[File:BritishPlugforWikipedia.jpg|thumb|A British plug]] The [[electrical systems|electricity supply]] runs at '''230V, 50&nbsp;Hz AC'''. Visitors from countries such as the U.S. and Canada, where the voltage supply runs at 110V 60&nbsp;Hz, may need a voltage converter (which can be picked up in most specialist electronic shops). Many appliances needed whilst travelling (such as laptop chargers, shavers and the like) are designed to run off both voltages, however check on the label before setting off. British plugs and sockets, made to the British Standard 1363, have three flat, rectangular pins which form a triangle. These sockets are the same used in Ireland, Cyprus, Malta and several other former British colonies. It is possible to force a thin Europlug (with no earth pins) into the socket, however this is not recommended for obvious reasons. Most shops will sell plug adapters, but don't buy them from un-reputable sources. Using plug adapters from these sources carries the risk of fire or electrocution. There is also a 2 pin style shaver socket (BS 4573). Power connectors for outdoor use (most likely encounter as a caravan hookup), are based on a European wide standard(IEC 60309), with the relevant type for UK mains voltage being 'blue' in colour. UK uses a PAL based system for legacy analogue TV and video equipment, although this is unlikely to be a concern unless you are bringing specific 'foreign' equipment with you. All TV is now digital, using the free terrestrial "Freeview" system (DVB-T), the free satellite "Freesat" system, subscription satellite (usually "Sky") or cable. You may find older TVs being used with a Freeview converter box which often results in the confusion of two remote controls. If you need a specific video format, when shopping, ask the shop or vendor concerned. Note that during the '''Christmas''' and '''New Year''' holiday period much of the country shuts down. During the week leading up to Christmas people will travel to their hometowns to visit their family, meaning that the motorway traffic can be very heavy and trains are much more crowded. Also, many people rush to shopping areas to stock up on food and drink and last-minute gifts. On Christmas Day, Boxing Day (Dec 26th) and New Year's Day most businesses will close (including supermarkets) but most restaurants and bars will remain open, although they will probably be very busy as many people book a while in advance for Christmas meals, if you are planning to eat out during this time period, be prepared to find most places either full or with a long wait for a table. Major hotels remain open too. If you need to purchase food, drink or cigarettes on these days then most petrol (gas) station convenience stores will still be open but almost everything else is closed, and on Christmas Day itself even many of these are closed. Many large shops are open (and extremely busy) on Boxing Day, but you may be able to find big reductions in department-style stores as this is generally when the Christmas sales start. If you don't have a car then avoid travelling on these days as the only available transport in many areas is taxis, which will charge up to three times the regular price. If you have a car then it is much better as roads are almost empty on Christmas Day and parking is often free - however many petrol stations are closed on Christmas Day (except those at Motorway Service Stations, which must be open by law) so plan your journey carefully if you will need to refuel. In many areas, bus and train services finish much earlier than usual on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, and do not run on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. Buses also tend not to run on New Years Day, outside of major cities. During the week between Christmas and New Year, many transport services operate revised schedules and it is advisable to check with operators. The major national holidays are: {| class="wikitable" !Date !Event !Notes |- ||Jan-1st||New Year |- ||varies (March-April)||Good Friday |- ||varies (March-April)||Easter Monday |- ||1st Monday in May||May day Bank Holiday |- ||Last Monday in May||Spring Bank Holiday |- ||Last Monday in August||Summer Bank Holiday||This is a peak time date for visits to various UK resorts, traffic congestion is also high. |- ||Dec 25||Christmas Day |- ||Dec 26||Boxing Day |- |} It should also be noted that on the Sunday following Nov 11th (and Nov 11th itself), many business and civic facilities will pause at 11am for "Remembrance Day" or "Remembrance Sunday" events, which generally means a "minute's silence". Polite respect for these is strongly suggested, even if you personally disagree with the sentiment implied. ==Respect== It's acceptable to address someone by their first name in most social situations. First names are sometimes avoided among strangers to avoid seeming overly familiar. In very formal or business situations first names are not commonly used until people are better acquainted. The best strategy is to use what they introduced themselves with. Officials, however, (like policemen or doctors) will invariably call you by your title and surname, for example "Mr Smith". The British can be extremely indirect when requesting things from people they do not know. It is common for Britons to "ask around" questions when requesting something: for example, one would be more likely to say something along the lines of "Where can I find the changing room?" when in a clothes shop, rather than "Where's the changing room?". Although asking questions directly is quite common, it can sometimes be seen as overly abrupt or even rude. Similarly, saying 'What?' when not understanding something can be considered rude around authority figures or people you don't know, so 'Pardon?' or 'Sorry?' is more appropriate to use in situations with a stranger or a superior. British people apologise a lot, even when there is absolutely no need to do so. For example, if someone trod on someone else's toe by accident, ''both'' people would normally apologise. This is just a British thing to do, and dwelling on it (e.g. "What are you sorry about?") will mark you out as a foreigner. Often a British person will request something or start a conversation with 'sorry'. It isn't because they feel sorry, but it is rather used instead of "excuse me" or "pardon". Allow some '''personal space''' between you and others in queues and elsewhere. You will usually find this in such places as cinemas. Generally, unless people know each other, you will find they will usually choose to fill up every row of seating and keep as much distance of possible until there is a requirement to sit directly next to each other. Exceptions are in very crowded situations where this is impossible, like on the Tube. Greetings are dependent upon the situation. In anything but a business situation, a verbal greeting (such as 'hello (name)!') will suffice. Younger people will usually say 'Hi,' 'Hiya,' or 'Hey' though the latter is also used to attract attention and should not be used to address a stranger as it would be considered impolite. Another British greeting (frequently used by younger people) is 'You all right?' or 'All right?' (sometimes abbreviated to "A' right" in northern England), which is basically a combination of 'Hello' and 'How are you?'. This term can be confusing to foreigners, but it can be easily replied to with either a greeting back (which is far more common) or stating how you feel (usually something short like 'I'm fine, you?'). A greeting may sometimes be accompanied by a kiss on the cheek or less commonly a hug. Etiquette for a hug is somewhat complicated, so the best advice is to accept a hug (regardless of the gender offering it) if it is offered, otherwise a handshake is appropriate. In a formal situation or an initial greeting between two strangers, a handshake is the done thing, this should be of an appropriate firmness (generally moderate firmness). For more details on unwritten rules concerning greetings, addressing others, small talk, British hypocrisy, etc, read ''Watching the English: The Hidden Rules of English Behaviour'' by the anthropologist, Kate Fox (ISBN 0340752122). The Scottish are Scottish, the Welsh are Welsh, and the English are English. Referring to all of them as "English" is incorrect and can offend. Remember too that most Northern Ireland Unionists would not want to be called Irish. By contrast, most of the Nationalists in Northern Ireland will identify as Irish and register accordingly as Irish citizens and carry Irish passports, which all people born in Northern Ireland are entitled to do if they wish. You may also find that even though all the people of the United Kingdom are legally classed as British, people often prefer to be referred to based upon which country in the United Kingdom they were born in, rather than using the collective term British. It is also common to meet someone who might say "I am half Welsh, half English" or "my parents are Scottish and I am English". You should avoid referring to the [[Falkland Islands]] as being Argentine because it is quite a sensitive issue to some: 250 British soldiers died fighting to defend the islands from Argentine control in 1982. As the war was won by the British, the Falklands remain a British Overseas Territory to this day. To a lesser extent, the same advice applies when talking about [[Gibraltar]], as Spain claim it as their own. While doing the V sign with the '''palm facing outward''' is taken to indicate either "peace" or "victory" by many Britons, doing the '''reverse''' where the palm faces inward is considered to be an offensive gesture, equivalent to raising the middle finger. Same-sex displays of affection will not likely cause upset or offence apart from some rural areas or in rougher parts of some cities. Cities and towns with larger gay populations include [[London]], [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]], [[Manchester]], [[Brighton (England)|Brighton]], [[Bournemouth]] and [[Edinburgh]]. Cities such as Brighton host pride festivals each year. Civil partnerships have been legal since 2005 and same-sex marriage has been legal since 2014. However, someone looking to start a fight may decide to treat somebody's sexuality as a pretext. Try to avoid eye contact with drunks in city centres at night, especially if they are in a large group. It is also important to note, if in [[Northern Ireland]], same-sex displays and activities are rarely shown, outside [[Belfast]], where many will still hold conservative values. Keeping in mind, while in [[Belfast]] some areas are safer than others for showing affection. While 'cross-dressing' is not illegal in the UK, it is usually advised to be modest in the choice of outfit, unless you have prior knowledge of local standards. Urinating in public is now illegal, if you're caught urinating, you'll be given a telling off by the police, made to pay an £80 fine, and, at some areas, be made to clean up your own urine with a mop and disinfectant, which can be embarrassing to offenders. In addition, 'indecent exposure' (defined as exposure of the genitals with the intent to shock people who do not want to see them) is treated as a sexual offence. ==Connect== ===Telephone=== [[File:Red telephone box, St Paul's Cathedral, London, England, GB, IMG 5182 edit.jpg|thumb|A red telephone box, which is now a British symbol despite there being comparatively few on the streets today.]] In case of emergency, call '''999''' or '''112''' from any phone. Such calls are free and will be answered by an emergency services operator who will ask you which service(s) you need (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard or mountain rescue) and for your location. You can call '''999''' or '''112''' from any mobile telephone as well, even if you do not have roaming enabled. As in all other countries, it is a serious crime to call this number without due cause, the semi official criteria being, an immediate serious threat to life or safety. In making an emergency call, give as much information about both your location (and that of the incident needing attention) as possible; official call boxes will typically have location plate giving this, but a street name or building name can also be given. In addition the operator may prompt you for additional information which will allow categoristion of the emergency to prioritise the response. Non-urgent calls to the police should be made on '''101''' and calls for non-urgent medical services on '''111'''.<br /> Directory enquiries (number lookup) are provided by a number of operators, 118 500 being the British Telecom service, with other operators like 118 118 providing additional services such as 'Business Lookup' and events information. Unlike other countries these services cannot perform reverse lookups (name from number). The UK's country code is '''44'''. When calling the UK from overseas, dial your international access code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the U.S. and Canada or '+' from any mobile phone) followed by the UK area code and subscriber number. If the number you are calling is shown with a leading 0 at the beginning of the area code, the 0 must be omitted when calling from overseas. To phone another country from the UK, dial 00 followed by the overseas country code, area code and subscriber number. When calling a UK landline number from any other UK number, dial the area code (beginning with the leading 0) and the subscriber number. If calling from a landline to another landline within the same area code the area code can usually be omitted, although omitting the area code is prohibited in some areas of the UK. For calls to UK mobile telephones from anywhere within the UK all of the digits have to be dialled by all callers. When the building you're in has its own internal phone system, the number for an outside line is "9" (not "0", as in many other countries, which in the UK usually connects you to the reception desk). Area codes in the UK do not have a set pattern, London numbers start 020 (with 0208 and 0207 replacing the former 0181 and 0171 area codes). Payphones are widely available, especially in stations, airports, etc. They are also found on the streets in phone boxes, most notably the red ones, but there are different designs of phone box. Payphones usually take cash (minimum 60p - BT, although some private payphones may charge more); change is not given, but you can choose to continue your money on to the next call. Some newer payphones accept credit and debit cards and may even allow you to send emails and surf the web. Phonecards have been largely phased out, though various pre-paid phonecards can be purchased from newsagents for cheap international calls. Some BT payphones now accept euros. A simpler and often cheaper alternative for international calls is to use a direct-dial service. These can offer reduced call rates over the standard providers when called from a landline, and don't require you to purchase a card or sign up for an account. You simply dial an access number (e.g. 0844 or 0871 prefix) and the revenue-share element of the call price pays for the onward international part of the call. Whether you are calling someone who is inside or outside the UK, it may be important to find out if the phone number being called corresponds to a landline or mobile phone as most operators have different rates for both modes within a particular country. ==== Mobile ==== Mobile phones are heavily used. The main networks are [http://www.vodafone.co.uk/ Vodafone], [http://www.three.co.uk/ 3], [http://www.o2.co.uk/ O2], [http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/ T-Mobile] and [http://www.orange.co.uk/ Orange] (T-Mobile and Orange together run by [http://www.ee.co.uk/ EE]) and all have use of 3G services as well as GPRS (excluding 3). GPRS and 3G data services are available, usually priced per megabyte. GPRS (Voice, Text, Basic Internet) coverage is very well developed, covering 99% of the population, 3G (MMS, Video, Internet etc.) coverage is also very good in the UK (dependent on network), however it may lack in rural areas. T-Mobile and Orange are both run by [http://www.ee.co.uk/ EE], and therefore these two networks share each others' signal. There is no charge for calls that you receive on your handset except for those roaming; charges are only for calls that you initiate. Pay as you go (prepaid) plans are available. Credit the phone with a top-up card or cash payment via a top-up terminal; there is no contract and no bills. Some operators also offer packages which mix texts, phone calls and/or data at affordable rates. These packages can come with your initial top-up or deducted from your balance. If you have an unlocked GSM-compatible handset (most dual- and tri-band phones are GSM-compatible) you can purchase a SIM card from several electrical or phone outlets, in supermarkets, or online. Be aware prices do vary considerably – from £5 (with £10 call credit) from Tesco online (available in Tesco supermarkets) to £30 (with £2.50 credit) from Vodafone (available at all mobile phone shops). Often bargain handset-and-SIM deals can be found, if you don't have an unlocked handset - at the time of writing you can get a very basic mobile with SIM for £18 from Tesco, though note that this will be a locked phone and won't work with other SIM cards. The UK has extensive mobile phone coverage - 99% of the UK mainland is covered. Many towns and cities have 3G coverage as well. Costs for calls can vary significantly depending on when you call, where from and where to. Calls from hotel rooms can be spectacularly expensive because of the hotel surcharges; check before you use and consider using the lobby payphones instead. Calls from payphones and wired, or landline, phones to mobile phones can be expensive too; if you have the choice call the other party's landline. Beware of premium rate calls, which can be very expensive. Text messaging from mobiles costs around 10 pence per message and picture or MMS messages cost around 45 pence (20 pence on some networks). Calls between landlines are usually charged at a single national rate. Some providers charge a higher rate to Jersey, Alderney, Guernsey, Sark and the Isle of Man. If the originating and destination area codes are the same then the area code can be omitted when calling from a landline. Note that local calls are not generally free unless someone you may be staying with has a particular contract with their landline provider. The following table relates the first few digits dialled to call types, so you can avoid some of the pitfalls above: {| class="wikitable" ! Digits dialled !! Call Type |- | 00 || International call |- | 01 || Call to a landline number. |- | 02 || Call to a landline number. |- | 03xx || A non-geographic number charged at the same rate as 01 or 02 numbers. |- | 0500 || Free call from landlines and public payphone; 10p to 25p/min from mobiles. * |- | 070 || Call to a personal number. These are very expensive. |- | 073xx to 075xx || Call to a mobile telephone. |- | 076 || Call to a pager. These are usually expensive. |- | 077xx to 079xx || Call to a mobile telephone. |- | 0800 and 0808 || Free call from landlines and public payphone; 10p to 25p/min from mobiles. * |- | 0842, 0843 and 0844 || Variable rate from 1p to 15p/min from landlines; 20p to 45p/min from mobiles. |- | 0845 || From 3p to 10p/min from landlines; 15p to 35p/min from mobiles. |- | 0870 || From 5p to 10p/min from landlines (usable in inclusive minutes with some providers); 15p to 35p/min from mobiles. |- | 0871, 0872 and 0873 || Variable rate from 10p to 20p/min from landlines; 25p to 45p/min from mobiles. |- | 09xx || Calls at a premium rate – anything up to £1.50/minute. |} Where a call is chargeable, calling from a mobile telephone will usually cost more than calling the same number from a landline. <nowiki>*</nowiki> These freephone charges can be avoided by using landline dial-around services like 0800Buster [http://www.0800buster.co.uk/]. ===Internet=== Internet cafés can be found in cities and towns; check the yellow pages for details. All UK public libraries provide access, often branded as "People's Network", usually at little or no charge, although time is rationed. Some hotels and hostels also offer internet access either via their cable TV system or Wi-Fi, although the prices are quite steep. A number of ISPs charge nothing for Internet access by telephone modem - they get their payment from the phone company; local call costs are time-related. An example is [http://www.gonuts4free.co.uk/freeinternetuk/home.html GoNuts4Free]. There are some Wi-Fi hotspots, although intentionally publicly available wireless is not yet widespread outside central London. Most McDonald's restaurants in the UK now offer free Wi-Fi. Many coffee shops offer paid Wi-Fi. The most you should pay for Wi-Fi access across the UK is £1 for half an hour. Many chain cafés will charge more for no extra value. There is also extensive BT Wi-Fi and they charge £4 for one hour and £39 for a month Most of the UK is covered by UMTS/HSDPA 3G coverage, giving download speeds up to 7.2Mbit/s, and GPRS coverage is extensive. 3G data services should roam seamlessly onto the UK networks, or you can purchase a pay-as-you-go SIM card for which credit can be purchased in the same way as for mobile phones. For example T-Mobile stores will give you a free SIM-card on which you can load any amount you want. Access cost £2 per day, £7 per week. 4G LTE is also being slowly rolled out across larger cities in the UK. Note there is no 3G connectivity in the Orkney Isles, only GPRS. ===Post=== The Royal Mail has a long history. Postboxes are still the traditional red colour (although there are green and gold Victorian "Penfold" boxes retained in some areas and an historically important blue box in [[Windsor and Eton|Windsor]]). Mail can also be posted at post offices. ====Postal rates==== [[File:Fraddon Post Office Post box - geograph.org.uk - 1223496.jpg|thumb|A postbox in Fraddon near [[Newquay]] in southwest England showing the E II R of a postbox erected since 1952.]] The [http://www.royalmail.com/ Royal Mail] has introduced a system where post within the UK is priced on size '''and''' weight. You can find size charts at all post offices but bear this in mind when sending a larger envelope, parcel or packet. Postage stamps for within the UK (Channel Islands and Isle of Man included) cost '''54p'''/'''63p''' (domestic 1st/2nd class for envelopes up to C5 size which are less than 5mm thick and less than 100g). Postage stamps for international mail cost: International Economy (previously known as Surface Mail): '''85p''' (postcards and small letters up to 20g, available to destinations outside Europe only), £2.38 for a large letter up to 100g. International Standard (previously known as Airmail): '''£1''' (postcards and letters up to 20g to destinations in Europe), '''£1.33''' (postcards and small letters up to 20g to destinations outside Europe). Between £2.40 and £3.30 for a large letter. Rates correct as of August 2015. Stamps can be bought at supermarkets, newsagents and tourist shops. Domestic first-class mail can usually be expected to arrive the following day; second-class mail may take several days. Signage on all postboxes displays the final collection time at that location (typically about 17:30 on weekdays and noon on Saturdays), as well as details of later weeknight collections that are available in many areas from a central postbox or sorting office. Deliveries are likewise made six mornings per week, Monday to Saturday. There is generally no post on Sundays or Public Holidays. If you wish to send something heavy, or want to send a larger letter or packet within the UK, then you will have to get it weighed and/or measured at the post office. The staff at post offices are very helpful, but avoid the lunchtime rush at around 12:00-13.30 when there is often a long queue and 30min+ waiting times. One interesting side-pursuit is to look at when the postboxes were built since some can be very old. The 'R' stands for Rex/Regina and the first letter the initial of the monarch reigning when it was cast. For example, a postbox built after 1952 would have the initials 'E II R' (Elizabeth Regina II or, more commonly known as Queen Elizabeth II). Finding a box with the initials 'VR' (Queen Victoria, pre-1901) is possible, but quite a feat. {{geo|54.41893|-0.79102|zoom=6}} {{isPartOf|Britain and Ireland}} {{usablecountry}} [[Commons:Category:United Kingdom]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/United Kingdom/]] [[Wikipedia:United Kingdom]] nkwqxht5x8vob13udaa5eksbq9aoapu 0 144657 2967814 2967813 2016-04-05T16:35:48Z Hobbitschuster 1201546 /* Good cities */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Harlem Valley Rail Trail banner.jpg}} [[File:Las Vegas01.JPG|thumbnail|Las Vegas Strip; prepare for some sitting!]] The [[United States of America]] is called the home country of the automobile; having a quarter of a billion cars on the roads (which amounts to roughly 25% of ''all cars in the world''), more than any other nation. And the highest number of cars ''per capita'' of any non city-state country. Consequently, car dependent settlement patterns and mass motorization have reached higher, more extreme, levels in the US than anywhere else and cars have become so pervasive that their ownership is still often assumed as the default. Still, many travelers want to '''get around without a car''', whether for the lack of a driver's license, [[budget travel|to save money]], or [[ecotourism|to minimize environmental footprint]]. Another reason is that city driving can be quite stressful and many people want to enjoy a relaxing holiday away from even the thought of their annoying daily commute. <!--==Understand==--> ==By train== {{seealso|Rail travel in the United States}} One popular alternative to car travel are the various forms of urban and intercity rail service. Unfortunately American rail services are slower than most counterparts in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]] and intercity services often run no more than once a day. However, [[urban rail]] networks are expanding in many cities and some intercity rail lines have seen minor improvements in recent years as well. The area best covered by passenger rail services (of all kinds) is generally the Northeast between the cities of [[Boston]] and [[Washington DC]] with some urban rail and Amtrak services branching out further with reasonable travel times and frequencies even beyond that area. Another area that is surprisingly well covered both in terms of frequency of trains and number of stops is [[California]]. Train service between [[Oakland]] and [[Los Angeles]] will remain slow until the completion of the [[high-speed rail]] link in a few years; nonetheless, the Bay Area is well covered by BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) and CalTrain, which goes all the way south to [[Gilroy]], and with the extension of the LA Subway and light rail lines (Metro Rail), the notoriously car-centric [[Los Angeles]] area is now at least partially accessible without a car. Current trends indicate that local and regional train coverage will only get better in the future, with several local and statewide rail improvements either scheduled for construction or being built right now. Another important hub for rail travel is [[Chicago]], with many Amtrak lines terminating there or going through the city. If you are traveling by train from coast to coast, chances are you will pass through Chicago. However, few lines have top speeds significantly higher than 79mph, even though some upgrades are currently planned or underway. In addition to that, Chicago has a functioning and well patronized urban rail system. Still, some of the most popular tourist destinations in the US cannot be reached by train alone. Neither [[Las Vegas]] nor the [[Yellowstone National Park]] currently sees any regular train service. Amtrak serves 46 states, i.e. all with the exception of Hawaii ([[urban rail]] under construction on [[Oahu]]), Alaska (served by the Alaska Railroad, see below), South Dakota and Wyoming (both states entirely without passenger trains). Even in some of the states it does "serve", the biggest city or metro area is not served by Amtrak. [[Idaho]] for example only sees one route passing through the panhandle in the extreme north of the state, while missing the major population centers. If you want to combine bike and rail, Amtrak offers you to carry your bike. See [http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=Page&pagename=am%2FLayout&cid=1251621565020 their regulations on special items] for details. See also [http://www.amtrak.com/bring-your-bicycle-onboard here]. [[Alaska]] is not served by Amtrak but does have train service through the [http://www.alaskarailroad.com/ Alaska Railroad], which mainly serves a corridor between [[Seward]] and [[Fairbanks]] via [[Anchorage]]. Outside of that corridor, Alaska is fairly inaccessible by rail. However, this is also true to a degree for cars. For example, the capital, [[Juneau]], cannot be reached by other means than sea and air. As a matter of fact, some of the places served by the Alaska railroad are not connected to any road and hence the train is the only practicable way to get there. [[Heritage railways]] exist throughout the US and in some places they do provide some transportation value, with some serving a station Amtrak also serves and coordinating their schedule with Amtrak. In other places [[tourist railways]] or dinner trains are mostly employed for their novelty value and don't offer transportation beyond short round trips or circular tours. ==By bus== {{seealso|Intercity bus travel in the USA}} [[File:Greyhound buses at depot - Portland, Oregon.JPG|thumbnail|Greyhound buses in Portland]] ===Intercity=== While there are in fact places that see Amtrak service but none through the main intercity bus companies, overall their coverage is better as some sort of intercity bus operates in all fifty states (whereas Amtrak currently only covers 46). There is a wide range of quality and price but generally you will have lower prices than on Amtrak for most trips (in the Northeast Corridor dramatically so) in exchange for a bit less legroom and less ability to walk around during trips or get food on the moving bus. Many bus companies are still or have historically been associated with immigrant communities (like the fabled Chinatown-buses or the newer Mexican-American buses) and are still mostly patronized by them. While intercity bus stops can be in all parts of town and they are often downtown as well, some are in somewhat ''problematic'' neighborhoods. Usually our city-guides mention that and if that is the case, try to avoid late night arrivals or departures. ===Local=== While the coverage by local buses is by no means universal, most populated places in the US have at least token bus service with varying degrees of actual usefulness. Unfortunately they are not always clearly labeled in system maps, unlike most [[urban rail]] systems. Getting around by bus within a metro area thus often requires asking around or using one of the newer transportation apps. Night service while becoming slightly more common over time is still the exception rather than the rule and even in major cities you may find yourself "stranded". ===Environmental impact=== The environmental impact of buses is lower than that of even the fullest airplanes; however, comparisons to trains and in some cases even cars are much harder to make. If one assumes the average occupancy to be nine people (as is assumed for city buses) even a car with an average of 1.2 people in it starts to become competitive in terms of passenger miles per gallon. However if one assumes yield managed intercity buses on busy routes with 80% or more occupancy, even Amtrak cannot compete in terms of fuel efficiency per passenger. As Amtrak only runs electrified routes in the Northeast, the question of how the electricity is generated is less important than in other countries, but as the Northeast still mostly depends on fossil fuels, electricity is not necessarily much "cleaner" than gasoline. In cities where urban rail exists, it beats buses hands down in terms of efficiency, not only because of higher occupancy but also because urban rail almost always runs on electricity and feeds part of the braking energy back into the grid. ==By plane== Perhaps not very environmentally friendly, but flying is — at least for long distances — a fast and practical way from place to place. Also many smaller communities can be reached by plane. For more information, consult the article on [[air travel in the United States]]. ==By boat== The US has a large system of inland waterways. And cruising the [[Erie Canal]], the mighty [[Mississippi River]] or myriad other natural and man-made waterways is a great way to get around as well as an attraction in itself. In addition, the [http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/ Alaska Marine Highway System] connects [[Bellingham (Washington)]] with communities along Alaska's southern coast. Also, much of off-the-beaten-path-Alaska can just be accessed by boat. Unlike much of Europe, sea-ferries play a very small role and there is no way to get to [[Hawaii]] except by cruise ship or plane, unless you own or rent a private vessel. Even between the individual islands of Hawaii there is only scant service, one connecting [http://www.molokaiferry.com/ Maui and Molokai] and the other serving [http://go-lanai.com/ Maui and Lana'i]. ==By bicycle== [[File:LA Metro 20 bus with bicycles.jpg|thumbnail|LA Metro bus with a bike rack in the front]] Some U.S. cities have bike-sharing services. However, the presence of dedicated bike lanes is inconsistent between and even within cities. Good cities for cycling include Portland (Oregon), Chicago, Denver, and Minneapolis/St. Paul. <!--list of cities with a decent cycling culture and infrastructure goes here--> Cycling between cities is also possible, but there are vast expanses between certain cities, and bicycles are banned on the limited-access Interstate highway system, so long-distance cyclists must stick to older Federal, state and county roads and should be particularly careful on country roads where motorists drive fast and there is no shoulder on the road. If cycling between cities just isn't your thing, both Amtrak and the major intercity bus operators allow bicycles on their vehicles - usually requiring some extra fee or reservation. However, do inquire in advance as to the current policy and what you have to keep in mind on the particular route you are traveling on. Special storage boxes or other requirements as well as handling or reservation fees may all apply, depending on where you go and which company takes you there. ==On foot== Some American cities, particularly those which were already highly developed before World War II and therefore designed to be walkable, have downtown areas and some other neighborhoods that are good for walking. Among these are [[New York City]], [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Chicago]], [[Boston]], [[San Francisco]], [[Seattle]] and [[Denver]]. For the truly dedicated there are a number of (very) long distance hiking trails like the [[Appalachian trail]] or the [[Continental divide trail]]. However, there are stretches along those trails that are several day's marches from the next human settlement and as such we advise you to carefully plan your trip and read our articles on these trails carefully. ==Good cities== [[File:Chicago-Loop-SEcorner.jpg|thumb|Chicago's iconic "L" trains]] * [[Austin]] - while it is served by Amtrak and the main intercity bus operators and is a very walkable and bike friendly city (if you can stand the heat), its public transport is only so-so * [[Boston]] - being built largely in the pre-car-era and containing one of the US' s largest student populations, Boston is rather walkable and accessible by public transit. * [[Chicago]] - In addition to being well covered by transit buses and urban rail, Chicago is also a major Amtrak hub with trains leaving and arriving from all directions. Furthermore, it has an emerging cyclist culture with once monthly "critical mass" rides, so getting around by bike is easier than in most other US cities. * [[Denver]] - Has good sidewalks for pedestrians, a strong cycling culture, an excellent public bus system that runs late, a free shuttle bus on 16th St. in LoDo (Lower Downtown) and a light rail system that connects LoDo with the outskirts and suburbs. * [[Las Vegas]] - Strip and the intersecting streets are especially during the weekends nothing but a huge parking lot. Even as the sidewalks are quite crowded, walking is at least comparatively a good way of getting around. In addition there is also the Monorail running parallel to the Strip (but impractically "behind" the casinos). Almost everywhere else in the city is accessible by bus, though some lines may run as infrequently as once an hour. * [[Minneapolis]] - Light Rail, Bus and Bike lanes throughout the city provide this city with routes all throughout. The Light Rail goes from the airport to Downtown Minneapolis and onto Downtown St. Paul as well. Other areas of the city are easily accessible by bus. The downtown and uptown areas of both the Twin Cities are very walkable and future light rail routes are planned in future years. * [[New Orleans]] - The big easy has always been a rather walkable town and its most notable sights are almost all downtown or close to it and thus still best reached on foot. New Orleans was also one of the last cities to retain its streetcars prior to the reemergence of that form of transport in North America in more recent times. * [[New York City]] - There is hardly a place in New York that cannot be gotten to by bus, subway, ferry or foot, and many residents, especially in [[Manhattan]], choose to forgo a car. * [[Portland (Oregon)]] - calls itself the bicycle capital of America and is rather well covered by public transport as well * [[Salt Lake City]] - believe it or not, this city is actually well served by light rail and a comprehensive bus system * [[San Francisco]] - whether it be the historic cable cars or the more modern modes of public transit, San Francisco has long been known as a city accessible without a car, which is aided by its demographics and the lifestyle choices of many of its inhabitants. [[Bay area public transit]] consists of several overlapping and sometimes confusing services * [[Seattle]] - Another city in the U.S. that can be doable without a car with frequent and redundant bus services from downtown to the adjacent neighborhoods. Even if staying near the airport (14mi south of downtown) there is a frequent light rail from the airport into downtown to allow visitors to "commute" into downtown and its adjacent neighborhoods for a day/evening of sightseeing, shopping, dining and bar hopping. * [[Washington, D.C.]] — The national capital boasts an extensive and well-functioning subway network of six lines and is characterized as a walking and biking town. An extensive bike - share system makes getting around even easier ==Difficult cities== * [[Atlanta]] - outside a rather small downtown core public transport coverage is few and far between which is at least in part due to the city's rather sprawling nature * [[Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex]] - especially in the areas outside the Dallas and Ft Worth proper and in between the twin cities, surrounding the Dallas-Ft Worth Airport. * [[Detroit]] - obviously, the capital of the automotive industry is very car-dependent. The cycling community is however on the rise. * [[Los Angeles]] - although it has been getting better in recent times (and will likely continue to do so in the future), LA is still a major example of sprawl. Local bus services have improved and are improving but because of the sprawl it would still take longer to get around by bus over long distances. Light rail is currently expanding and a good option for the places which it serves, but there are still many areas not served by it. * [[Houston]] * [[Phoenix]] Also keep in mind that the suburban cities/municipalities surrounding the "Good Cities" (listed above) located 10-60mi (16-100km) out of the downtown core of the "Good Cities" can rival the "Difficult Cities" as well. So if you're staying in the surrounding suburbs or exurbs it may be worthwhile to consider a car if possible. If you want to forego a car, try to avoid suburban and exurban areas. ==Popular countryside destinations== Of course, rural destinations are often more challenging to get to than cities. Natural attractions within a few hours drive from a nearby major city can often be accessed on a tour. For instance from [[Las Vegas]] there are tours to many nearby national parks. On the downside, your schedule and destination(s) within the expansive park will most certainly be set by the tour company. Furthermore many places that tours go to can feel a bit "over grazed". Consider taking a bus and biking or walking around yourself if possible to get to more out of the way places. Otherwise your car-free options would be on foot or by bike, but this should be considered as an experience in itself rather than just a necessary way of getting in. Namely, especially in the western two thirds of the country, don't expect the next bus stop or train station to be a three hour stroll away like often is the case in Europe. * '''[[Grand Canyon]]''' Village is accessible by a shuttle service from [[Flagstaff]] train station. Another option is taking the train to [[Williams (Arizona)|Williams]] and the [https://www.thetrain.com/ Grand Canyon Railroad] (a [[tourist railway]]) from there to the rim of the Canyon. * The '''[[Adirondacks]]''' are accessible via the (aptly named) Amtrak Adirondack and some other points can be reached either by [[heritage railroads]] or buses and on the navigable bodies of water you can of course [[cruise in small craft]], but other than that you would have to rely on sturdy boots and firm legs to get around. * [[West Yellowstone]] at the western entrance of '''[[Yellowstone National Park]]''' has an airport (in Jackson Hole, WY) with flights during the summer months. During the summer there's also a bus service running in the park. There is no Amtrak service throughout the entire state of Wyoming. * '''[[Yosemite National Park]]''' is accessible by buses meeting Amtrak's trains in [[Merced]] and Yarts Bus. {{PartOfTopic|Transportation|North America}} {{usabletopic}} {{no Wikipedia link}} dr84soizwsvm0gesqcq1j669kcipeja 0 37332 2932099 2932098 2016-01-29T19:14:52Z 129.215.90.124 /* Do */ moved annual events to their own section wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Uppsala banner Castle gardens.jpg}} '''[http://www.destinationuppsala.se/en Uppsala]''', archaic spelling ''Upsala'', is a university city in [[Sweden]], 80 kilometres north of [[Stockholm]], and the capital of [[Uppsala County]]. With a population of 158,000 (200,000 in the municipality), it is the fourth-largest city in Sweden. The two universities dominate the city, so there are lots of young lively people everywhere. It holds Scandinavia's largest cathedral, originally constructed in the 13th century. Uppsala Municipality also contains the '''[[Uppsala countryside]]'''. ==Understand== [[Image:Domkyrkan i Uppsalas stadsbild.jpg|thumb|Uppsala cathedral]] : ''Tänka fritt är stort men tänka rätt är större.'' : ''"Thinking free is great, but thinking right is greater."'' &mdash; <small>Words by 18th century scholar Thomas Thorild, engraved at the Uppsala University auditorium entrance. Commonly misunderstood as an authoritarian statement; "think right" actually means "think reasonably".</small> During the [[Vikings and the Old Norse|Viking Age]], Uppsala was the site of a pagan temple, believed to have been torn down in the 11th century, as the Swedish people were christianized. In these times, the Baltic Sea reached all the way to Uppsala; however, lake Mälaren was created through post-glacial rebound. In the 12th century, Uppsala became the seat of the Swedish archbishop, and the university was founded in 1477, as the first in Scandinavia. Much of the city burnt down in 1702. This did not prevent Uppsala from rising as a scientific stronghold during the Age of Liberty in the 18th century, with world-famous scientists such as Carl von Linné, founder of taxonomic biology, and Anders Celsius, inventor of the Celsius temperature scale. ===Tourist office=== * {{listing | name=Destination Uppsala AB | alt= | url=http://www.destinationuppsala.se/en | email=info@destinationuppsala.se | address=Kungsgatan 59 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=018-727 48 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-21 | content= }} ==Get in== ===By train=== {{marker|type=go|name=Uppsala Central Station|url=|lat=59.85822|long=17.64655}} has recently completed a major multi-year expansion that replaced the station house with a modern, accessible building, and improved integration with local buses. The national railway '''[http://www.sj.se/?l=en SJ]''' operates regional express trains from [[Stockholm]] every half hour. This takes 40 minutes and costs around 80&nbsp;SEK. These are complemented by occasional regional trains running Linköping–Norrköping–Stockholm–Uppsala–Gävle, with similar speed and costs. Some Stockholm commuter trains (''pendeltåg'') also run the route Älvsjö–Stockholm–Uppsala. This takes about 55 minutes from Stockholm C as stops are more frequent, but is useful for passengers coming from one of Stockholm’s suburban stations. Note that ordinary Stockholm tickets and passes are not sufficient to reach Uppsala, and that commuter trains do not have a toilet on board. All trains from [[Norrland]] also call here, including the Sundsvall express and the night trains from Luleå and Narvik. From anywhere west of Stockholm or south of Linköping, it’s usually necessary to change at Stockholm Central. A few private travel companies also serve Uppsala. During winter, '''[http://www.veolia-transport.se Veolia]''' runs night trains to the northern ski resorts that call here. The luxury first-class '''[http://www.blataget.com Blå Tåget]''' from [[Gothenburg]] to Stockholm also continues to Uppsala. ===By bus=== For those really on a budget, Uppsala is accessible by bus. '''[http://www.swebus.se/SwebusExpress_com/ Swebus]''' runs coaches from [[Stockholm]]'s Cityterminalen, as well as [[Gothenburg]], [[Malmö]] and other cities in [[Sweden]]. Also, '''[http://www.bus4you.se/ Bus4You]''' runs coaches on the route Göteborg - Stockholm - Uppsala with one-way tickets from Stockholm to Uppsala for 39kr. Public transport company '''UL''' operates services to [[Västerås]] and [[Sala]], as well as Arlanda Airport. Buses also connect Uppsala with [[Västerås]] Airport (200&nbsp;SEK return ticket), operated by [http://www.flygbussarna.se/ Flygbussarna]. These are timed to coincide with the arrival and departure of Ryanair's daily flights to London. ===By car=== The north-south highway '''E4''' passes east of the city and stretches south to [[Stockholm]], [[Norrköping]], and all the way to [[Helsingborg]] in southern Sweden. Likewise it continues north past [[Sundsvall]] and [[Umeå]] to the Finnish border at [[Haparanda]]. The smaller national roads '''55''' and '''72''' carry traffic to [[Enköping]] and [[Sala]], respectively '''288''' to [[Östhammar]]. ===By plane=== With no commercial airport of its own, Uppsala is served by the same airports that serve Stockholm. In fact Arlanda is closer to Uppsala than to Stockholm. * '''[[Stockholm-Arlanda Airport]]''' ({{IATA|ARN}}), 35 km south of Uppsala, less than halfway to [[Stockholm]]. It's a hub for SAS and served by most main European airlines and a number of Asian and American carriers. From there trains, buses, rental cars and taxis will be waiting to whisk you away – which one to take is up to you. **The standard option is the SL commuter train, or ''pendeltåg''. Trains run half-hourly or hourly between 05:16 and 00:46 and take 18 minutes to Uppsala Central. Follow the signs to Arlanda Central station ("Arlanda-C") within the Sky City complex; it's about a 15 minute walk to or from the station from Terminal 2 where most international flights arrive and depart. Tickets aren't sold onboard, so buy them at the station ticket counter or at one of the Information Desks in Terminals 2 and 5. A single ticket costs 165 &nbsp;SEK, which covers both the train and the airport surcharge (as compared with 80 &nbsp;SEK to or from Stockholm; attempts to exit at Alanda with a ticket to Stockholm are surcharged). The trains usually have low floors and wide doors for easy access by passengers with wheelchairs (or luggage). **UL buses also exist, also departing every half-hour during the day, from in front of terminals 2 and 5. They cost 90&nbsp;SEK if bought in advance and SEK 100 if bought onboard, and take a bit over 40 minutes to arrive in front of the Central Station in Uppsala. Tickets can be bought at either the Information Desk in front of the exits from Terminals 2 and 5, or from the driver. They run round-the-clock and might be your only option between midnight and 05:00, even though they take far longer to arrive in Uppsala. Note that if you buy your ticket on the bus, you cannot pay by cash. **In addition to SL, there are a (small) number of long-distance and regional trains calling at both Arlanda and Uppsala. These trains are operated by SJ, the national train company. Tickets are usually more expensive than in the case of SL (around 160–170&nbsp;SEK one way - there is no fixed price, as SJ uses an airline-style flexible demand-based system), but can be significantly cheaper (down to ca. 75&nbsp;SEK) if booked well in advance. Tickets can be bought in similar fashion as in the case of Pendeltåg, plus from the blue or gray machines available in Uppsala Central Station. Note however that there is a 100&nbsp;SEK surcharge if you buy the ticket onboard the train. **Taxis are available in front of both terminals 2, 4 and 5. They offer fixed prices to Uppsala (usually denoted by a large 'Fast Pris Uppsala-Arlanda/Arlanda-Uppsala' sign near the back of the car). This usually amounts to 350–500 SEK for 1–4 persons, making it a cost-effective option for 3–4 persons (especially if factoring in public transport costs within Uppsala city). You must ask for the fixed price before commencing the journey, otherwise the driver might employ the per-km charge, that usually amounts to far more. *If using Ryanair or Wizzair or other similar budget carriers, they serve '''Skavsta Airport''' ({{IATA|NYO}}), in [[Nyköping]], about 170 km south of Uppsala. From there, take local bus 515 or 715 (NOT the airport coaches) to Nyköping Central Station and change to a regional train for Uppsala (sometimes direct, but often with a change in Stockholm). This costs in total 119 SEK (101 SEK for people under 20) and takes around 2 hours to Uppsala. *Ryanair also serves Stockholm '''Västerås airport''' ({{IATA|VST}}) at [[Västerås]] 80 km west of Uppsala, to a handful of destinations in Britain and Spain. Getting to Uppsala was relatively easy in the past, as a direct shuttle used to exist. Right now, however, your best/cheapest/fastest bet is to use a taxi shuttle operated by the airport to downtown Västerås, then change for a local train to Sala, and change again for a train to Uppsala. Total travel time is approx. 80 minutes and the price 124 SEK (113 SEK for people under 26) if booked well in advance. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|59.8559|17.6351|zoom=14}} [[Image:Town center Uppsala Sweden.png|thumb|Uppsala town center]] Town maps are available from the tourist office on Kungsgatan (near railway station) and elsewhere. ===By foot=== Most tourist sights are within the old central area of Uppsala; walking between them is easy and allows the visitor to appreciate the character of the place. ===By bike=== The best way to travel in Uppsala is by bike. As any visitor will notice, there are ''a lot'' of cyclists here, enough so for the city to earn the nickname "Bike Town". There are paths paralleling nearly every road, and many places to store them outside. Several rental places exist in town. As a side note, locals have a saying that everyone who lives there has had a bike stolen at some point in their lives. While this is not entirely true (it's more a reflection on the popularity of biking than any level of crime), it's probably a good idea to lock your bike. ===By bus=== Uppsala boasts an excellent [http://www.ul.se bus system], and you're never more than a few hundred meters from the closest bus stop. A ticket on a green "Stadstrafiken" (city traffic) bus costs 25&nbsp;SEK for city zone if bought in advance, and is valid for all travels within 75 minutes. If you have a Swedish phone, paying by SMS is most convenient. Just send a message to 0704202222 with the text "V1" if you're 20 or older, and "U1" if you're 19 or younger and will travel within Uppsala city (all green buses except numbers above 100). Please note you must register for payment before use. For tours, tickets and traffic information, please visit [http://www.ul.se/en/ UL's English website]. Otherwise, you can nowadays pay by credit card on the bus, cash is no longer accepted on board. Tickets are otherwise sold at vending machines or kiosks near many of the major bus stops. Consider buying a ''värdekort'' if you're staying a few days; they're prepaid, refillable (in any amount) bus cards, and by using it the price lowers to 18&nbsp;SEK per trip. There is also 24h-tickets available for zone 1 (city) or zone 1-3 for 80 or 150&nbsp;SEK. ===By taxi=== If you would like to travel by taxi, use the four major taxi companies: '''Uppsala Taxi''', '''Taxi Kurir''', '''Taxi Direkt''' and '''Taxi 020'''. There are also a lot of smaller companies, but they might have their own view on what you should pay and might also have less geographical knowledge. Be sure to negotiate the fare in advance of getting in the taxi if no guaranteed fare is posted. ==See== [[Image:The botanical garden Uppsala Sweden 003.JPG|thumb|The botanical garden]] * {{see | name=Uppsala University | alt= | url=http://www.uu.se/english/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | | content=Was established in 1477, making it the oldest university in the [[Nordic countries]]. }} * {{see | name=Uppsala Cathedral | alt=Domkyrkan | url=http://www.uppsalacathedral.com/ | email= | address=Domkyrkoplan 2 | lat=59.8581 | long=17.6336 | directions=From the center of town or the train station, look up, and walk towards the huge spires on the other side of the river. | phone=+46 18 187173 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=The Cathedral is open 8AM-6PM; the museum is open 10AM-5PM Apr-Aug, Noon-3PM Sept.-Mar | price=Free for Cathedral entrance, 40 SEK for museum | content=The Uppsala Cathedral ("Domkyrkan" in Swedish), in the [[Gothic architecture|Gothic style]], is one of the focal points of Uppsala and it dominates the city skyline. It is simultaneously the largest church in Scandinavia, the burial site of many a Swedish royal, and the seat of the Church of Sweden. It shouldn't be missed, but given its towering size, how could you? Free English language guided tours are available. Daily Mass celebrated at 12 noon; all welcome. The cathedral also contains the '''[https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/uppsaladomkyrkoforsamling/treasury Treasury Museum]''' ("Skattkammaren") in the north tower. }} * {{see | name=Uppsala Castle | alt=Uppsala Slott | url=http://uppsalaslott.com/en/index.asp | email= | address= | lat=59.85344 | long=17.63564 | directions= | phone=+46 18 54 48 11 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free admission to Konstmuseet | content=Uppsala's other huge landmark is stocked with large halls and paintings, as well as older remnants of the 16th century castle built by the Vasa dynasty. Some of the space is also being filled by '''[http://www.uppsalakonstmuseum.se/english Uppsala Konstmuseet]''', a local art museum. }} * {{see | name=Carl Linnaeus Garden | alt= | url=http://www.linnaeus.uu.se/LTeng.html | email= | address=Svartbäcksgatan 27 | lat=59.86164 | long=17.63367 | directions= | phone=+46 18 471 25 76 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=80SEK which includes museum (with audiotour) and garden | content=Museum is in Linnaeus' former home and describes his work and domestic life. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Gardens | alt= | url=http://www.botan.uu.se/Botaneng.html | email= | address=Villavägen 8 | lat=59.85236 | long=17.62876 | directions= | phone=+46 18 471 28 38 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free, except for Tropical Greenhouse (40SEK) | content=The bigger garden at the university. It consists of the Baroque garden itself, the Orangery and the Tropical Greenhouse. }} * {{see | name=The Uppland County Museum | alt=Upplandsmuseet | url=http://www.upplandsmuseet.se/Sidor/ORGANISATION/Andra-sprak/Information-in-english/ | email= | address=S:t Eriks gränd | lat=59.85889 | long=17.63503 | directions= | phone=+46 18 16 91 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=Located in a former water mill building. }} * {{see | name=Bror Hjorth's House | alt= | url=http://www.brorhjorthshus.se/english.html | email= | address=Norbyvägen 26 | lat=59.84930 | long=17.62019 | directions= | phone=+46 18 56 70 30 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=40 SEK, under 19 free | content=Especially interesting for those who like naivist paintings. }} * {{see | name=Carolina Rediviva | alt= | url=http://www.ub.uu.se/collections/ | email=carolinabibl@ub.uu.se | address=Dag Hammarskjölds väg 1 | lat=59.8547447 | long=17.6306354 | directions= | phone=+46 18 4713900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F, 8:30AM-9PM, Sa 9AM-6PM | price=Adults, 20 SEK, Children under 12, Free | content=The Uppsala University library and an enormous one at that, with over 5 million volumes. The museum department has an exhibition of prized examples, including the famed Silver Bible, written in the 6th century in the extinct Gothic language. }} * {{see | name=Old Uppsala | alt=Gamla Uppsala | url=http://www.raa.se/upplev-kulturarvet/gamla-uppsala-museum/ | email= | address= | lat=59.8977191 | long=17.633852 | directions=North of Uppsala, bus 2 calls here. | phone=+46 18-169100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=home of several pre-Viking, pre-historic burial mounds and an associated museum. There is also an old church and the [http://www.upplandsmuseet.se/templates/Page.aspx?id=456 open-air museum Disagården] with old Swedish houses. }} * {{see | name=Gustavianum/University Museum | alt= | url=http://www.gustavianum.uu.se/en/ | email= | address=Akademigatan 3 | lat=59.8576679 | long=17.6319031 | directions= | phone=+46 18-4717571 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tue-Sun 11:00-16:00, Mon closed | price=50SEK | lastedit=2016-01-28 | content=The main University museum. Main points of interest are the old anatomical theater from the 17th century and the Augsberg Art Cabinet. There is also a collection of Egyptian sarcophages and artifacts as well as a collection of historical scientific artifacts belonging to the university. }} * {{see | name=The Pump House | alt=Pumphuset | url=http://www.uppsalavatten.se/pumphuset | email= | address= | lat=59.85456 | long=17.64154 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | content=A museum for public utilities: water, sewage and power. }} * {{see | name=Uppsala Coin Cabinet | alt=Myntkabinettet | url=http://www.uppsalasmuseer.se/umi_myntkabinettet.html | email= | address=Biskopsgatan 3 | lat=59.8575 | long=17.6293 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A coinage exhibition. }} ==Do== [[Image:Linnaean Garden Uppsala Sweden 001.JPG|thumb|Linnéträdgården (The Linnean garden)]] * {{do | name=Fyrishov | alt= | url=http://www.fyrishov.se/om-oss/english/ | email= | address=Idrottsgatan 2 | lat=59.8707 | long=17.6229 | directions= | phone=+46 18 727 49 50 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Go swimming at the arena for recreation and sports. }} * {{do | name=Biotopia | alt= | url=http://www.biotopia.nu/besok-oss | email= | address= | lat=59.86004 | long=17.62234 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free entrance | content=A museum of Uppland's geology and biology. Appropriate for families. }} * Go on a '''[http://planetenuppsala.se/aktiviteter/batturer-fyrisan-ekoln-uppsala boat-trip]''' on the river Fyrisån that takes you to the lake Ekoln, a part of Mälaren. Continue to the castle Skokloster in [[Enköping]]. * In the winter, the traditional Swedish sport of '''bandy''', like field hockey played on ice, is played at Studenternas Idrottsplats just south of the City Gardens. The local team, Sirius, are in the Swedish top division. Studenternas also plays host to the final of the national championship, decided in March every year. * If you are a student at any university or college and have brought with you your student ID card, you should strongly consider purchasing an ''[http://www.kuratorskonventet.se/index.php/en/guestcard Uppsala University Student Nation Guest card]''. The guest card admits entrance to the 13 Nations. The nations are student fraternities that run night clubs, pubs, balls and many other activities. Food and beverage are about half price. A meal will set you back around 70&nbsp;SEK and a beer 25-35&nbsp;SEK. An [http://www.nationsguiden.se/ event calendar] is available online. ===Annual events=== * {{do | name=Kulturnatten | alt=Culture Night | url=http://kulturnattenuppsala.se/uppsala-culture-night/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=On the second Saturday of September every year, most people working in culture in Uppsala show their talents downtown to masses of people walking around. }} * {{do | name=Valborg | alt= | url=http://planetenuppsala.se/evenemang/valborg-sista-april-i-uppsala | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Attend the Valborg celebrations, held on the last of April every year. During the day, tens of thousands of people are out on the streets and parks. Lots of champagne is consumed (or sprayed) and the whole town is like one big festival. At 10AM, students riding decorated rafts race down the Fyris river, usually crashing in the two waterfalls. At 3PM, lots of people gather below Carolina Rediviva and put on their white student caps at a signal, and the masses rejoice. At 9PM, a choir is singing an ode to spring by the castle. }} * {{do | name=Vikingarännet | alt= | url=http://vikingarannet.com/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=[[Ice-skating]] on the lakes. Vikingarännet is the world's largest annual ice-skating race from Uppsala to Stockholm. }} ==Buy== Typical opening hours in Uppsala are 11:00-18:00 or 19:00 from Monday to Friday, and 11:00-15:00 or 16:00 on Saturday. On Sunday, most shops are closed, including many cafés and restaurants, which makes the city extremely quiet. '''Svartbäcksgatan''' is the main shopping street in town, two blocks from Centralstationen. On it lies the Stora Torget, the main square in Uppsala. It is closed to cars. * {{buy | name=Akademibokhandeln | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dragarbrunnsgatan 43-45 | lat= | long= | directions=top floor in Forumgallerian | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A big, well-stocked book store. A good Sci-Fi & Fantasy English language section. }} * {{buy | name=Studentbokhandeln | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sysslomansgatan 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A book store owned by the Student Union and Uppsala University. }} * {{buy | name=The Uppsala English Bookshop | alt= | url=http://www.ueb.se/ | email= | address=S:t Olofsgatan 32 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= All kinds of books in English. }} * {{buy | name=Uppsala Skivbörs | alt= | url= | email= | address=Svartbäcksgatan 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A cozy record store with both new and used records in various genres. }} * {{buy | name=Saluhallen | alt= | url= | email= | address=S:t Eriks Torg 8 | lat=59.85914 | long=17.63337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A fashionable market hall with various types of expensive, highly qualitative food and drinks in various shops. There are also some restaurants there. }} * {{buy | name=Gränby Centrum | alt= | url=http://www.granbycentrum.se/ | email= | address=Marknadsgatan | lat= | long= | directions=Located 3 kilometers (1.2 miles) east of the city centre. Use bus 10 to "Gränby C" | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The biggest mall in Uppsala. It has 85 shops, 4 restaurants, 3 cafés. }} * '''Boländerna''', Rapsgatan. The biggest district for buying "not everyday stuff" (electronics, furniture, cheap bikes) in Uppsala. This is where you find the second biggest IKEA in sweden, MediaMarkt, Bauhaus, Elgiganten and so on. The parkings can hold nearly 8,000 vehicles, which makes this one of the biggest concrete jungles in Sweden. Located 3 kilometers (1.2 miles) south of the city centre. Use the buses (12 best choice), 13, 20, 41 or 42 to "Coop Forum/IKEA". * {{buy | name=Galleria Dragarbrunn | alt= | url=http://www.galleriadragarbrunn.se/ | email= | address=Dragarbrunnsgatan 24 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= A brand-new small mall located in the city. It is a fashionable mall with mostly expensive brands. }} * {{buy | name=Pressbyrån | alt= | url= | email= | address=S:t Persgatan 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A well-stocked magazine store with lots of international and Swedish magazines. }} * '''Svavagallerian''' (Dragarbrunnsgatan 50), '''Forumgallerian''' (Dragarbrunnsgatan 43-45) and '''S:t Per-gallerian''' (Svartbäcksgatan 7-11) are three centrally-located shopping malls. They can't compare to the malls in nearby Stockholm though. ==Eat== Uppsala, being a college town, is not a city that is big on fine dining. There are a number of good restaurants to be found, however, and most of them are not far from the main landmarks in town. If you're on a budget, try one of the kebab places in town, '''Jalla Kebab''' or '''Kebab House''' for a lot of food for not a lot of money. For something more on the high-end, '''Saluhallen''' is a great spot for lunch given the huge variety of different types of food. Unknown even to many locals, some of the student Nations serve simple, yet well cooked, lunches for around 50&nbsp;SEK (or even less), and you do not need to be a student to eat there. More info at [http://www.flogstanation.se/index.php?lang=en]. ===Budget=== * '''Indian kitchen''', Kungsgatan 25. Good indian food to a reasonable price (large portions) and great service. * {{eat | name=Jalla Kebab | url=http://www.jallakebab.se | email=info@jallakebab.se | address=Stora Torget 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+46 18 10 35 35 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10AM-9PM, Sa-Su 11AM-9PM | price=50-80 SEK | content= }} * '''Luthagens Kök & Bar''', Börjegatan 11. Serves hamburgers and pizzas and does it well. * '''Pizzaköket''', Kungsgatan 47. High quality pizzas. * {{eat | name=Rosa Pantern | url= | email= | address=Sysslomansgatan 11 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ultuna Thai | alt= | url=http://www.wanwisa-thaimat.se/ | email= | address=Ulls väg 25, Ultuna | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+46 18 67 33 67 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Genuine, inexpensive thai food of good quality on the campus of the Swedish Agricultural University. }} ===Mid-Range=== * '''Trattoria Comedia''', Skolgatan 31. A cozy Italian restaurant. SEK 110-200. * {{eat | name=Yukikos Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.yukikossushi.se/ | email= | address=Norbyvägen 65 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Probably the best sushi restaurant in Uppsala. Also take away. SEK 75-105. }} * '''Uppenbar''', Västra Ågatan 12. Pizza, pasta and meat dishes and a nice view over the Fyris river. * '''Koh Phangan''', Övre Slottsg. 12. Very popular thai food restaurant offering good food in a fun atmosphere. SEK 140-200. * '''Messob African Restaurant''', Sturegatan 4 A. Good Ethiopian and Eritrean food and very friendly staff. SEK 85-180. * {{eat | name=Tzatziki | alt= | url=http://www.tzatziki.se/ | email= | address=Fyristorg 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+46 18 15 03 33 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Very popular Greek restaurant in a beautiful environment just by the Fyris River and below the Cathedral. Main course 100-150 SEK. }} * '''Tilltugg''', Vaksalagatan 24. Good and popular tapas restaurant. 40-50 SEK per tapas. Table reservations not possible. * '''Svenssons Taverna''', Sysslomansgatan 14. Large outdoor seating area is very popular in the summer. Well-known for its pizzas. Pizzas 125-140 SEK, other main courses 165-275 SEK. * '''Mammas Meze''', Karlsrogatan 74. Good, no-frills Lebanese restaurant in a quiet neighbourhood. 45-55 SEK per meze, 160-180 SEK for other main courses. * {{eat | name=Golden China | alt= | url=http://www.kinakrogen.se | email= | address=Kungsängsgatan 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=90-180 SEK | content=Chinese restaurant specialising in more traditional Chinese cuisine. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Domtrappkällaren | url=http://www.domtrappkallaren.se | email=domtrappkallaren@gmail.com | address=S:t Eriks Gränd 15 | lat=59.858291 | long=17.635301 | directions= | phone =+46 18-130955 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains SEK 105-255. | content=Fancy restaurant with a long history. }} * {{eat | name=Hambergs | url=http://www.hambergs.se | email=info@hambergs.se | address=Fyristorg 8 | lat=59.8579793 | long=17.6358695 | directions= | phone =+46 18-712150 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains SEK 170-350 | content=Great seafood in this relaxed atmosphere. Except for desserts they serve nothing but seafood. . }} * {{eat | name=Restaurang Lingon | url=http://www.restauranglingon.com | email= | address=Svartbäcksgatan 30 | lat=59.861995 | long=17.632477 | directions= | phone =+46 18-101224 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves Swedish dishes with a luxurious touch. During the summer, the restaurant has a riverside area. }} * {{eat | name=Peppar Peppar | url=http://www.pepparpeppar.se/index.php/se/home/english-menu | email= | address=Suttungs Gränd 3 | lat=59.856510 | long=17.648567 | directions= | phone =+46 18-131360 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains 170-270 SEK | content=Award winning Swedish and European cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Stationen | url=http://www.stationen.se | email=info@stationen.se | address=Olof Palmes Plats 6 | lat=59.8586998 | long=17.6459474 | directions=At the train station | phone =+46 18-153500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in the old central station and inspired by architecture from European train stations this restaurant is part brasserie, bar and cafe. Each with their own unique look. }} * {{eat | name=Villa Anna | url=http://www.villaanna.se | email= | address=Odinslund 3 | lat= | long= | directions=Next to the Cathedral. | phone =+46 18-5802010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Award-winning chefs serve classic dishes with constantly innovative touches. Dinner is an culinary experience. Situated in the cultural district. }} ==Drink== The university has an optional student club system called [http://www.nationsguiden.se/ Student Nations]. There are thirteen nations, each with a headquarters where one can dance, drink, and meet people - somewhere between an Oxford residential college and an American fraternity/sorority. Those Uppsala students that apply for membership of any of the nations receive a 'nation card' which is required for entry to the Nations. [http://www.kuratorskonventet.se/index.php/en/guestcard Guest cards] cost SEK 75 for a week and can be purchased in advance at the Students' Union (Studentkår) or any of the nations for those who have a valid student ID. Without a guest card, your chances of getting into any of the nations at night are just about non-existent. A beer at a nation will set you back between SEK 25 and 30, compared to double the price at a normal pub, so the guest card will have paid for itself by the third beer. * {{listing | name=Kuratorskonventet | url=http://www.kuratorskonventet.se/index.php/en/ | email=gk@kuratorskonventet.se | address=Övre Slottsgatan 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+46 18 480 31 47 | tollfree= | fax=+46 (0)18 480 31 59 | hours=Tue-Fri 17-19, Sat 13-15 | price=SEK 75 | content= }} The city's live music scene is mostly centered around Student Nations like [http://www.kalmarnation.com/ Kalmar Nation] or [http://www.v-dala.se/ Västmanlands-Dala Nation]. The local newspaper Uppsala Nya Tidning has a calendar listing various cultural and entertainment events. You can also pick up the free Nollarton magazine and the equally as free Uppsala Nya Tidning Fredag downtown for the same type of information. They are only available in Swedish though. Of course, there are many bars and clubs of all types beyond the nations and an abundance of cozy cafés. ===Cafés=== * {{drink | name=Ofvandals Hovkonditori | alt= | url=http://www.ofvandahls.se | email= | address=Sysslomansgatan 5 | lat=59.859552 | long=17.631668 | directions= | phone=+46 018-134204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A traditional old cafe with old roots and atmosphere. They sometimes have poetry slam contests and other poetry readings, but they are mostly in Swedish. }} * {{drink | name=Konditori Fågelsången | alt= | url= | email= | address=Munkgatan 3 | lat=59.854602 | long=17.639385 | directions= | phone=+46 018-145265 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A cafe with the possibility to sit outdoors in the summer. They serve sandwiches as well as traditional Swedish cookies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Katalin | alt= | url=http://www.katalin.com | email= | address= | lat=59.859789 | long=17.645840 | directions= | phone=+46 18 14 06 80 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Near the train station. A nice place with an active calendar of international and national touring acts. }} * {{drink | name=Hugo's Kaffe & Deli | alt= | url=http://www.hugoskaffe.se/ | email= | address=Svartbäcksgatan 21 | lat=59.861154 | long=17.634446 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A youthful and bohemian little cafe with quirky furniture. }} * '''Café Linné Konstantina''' and '''Café Linné Hörnan''' (Svartbäcksgatan 22 and 24) are two cozy cafes, often used as a meeting place for various clubs or political groups. * {{drink | name=Café Tar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sysslomansgatan 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian coffee bar. Excellent espresso served between spartan walls decorated with paintings by local artists. }} * {{drink | name=Café Vardein | alt= | url= | email= | address=Saluhallen, S:t Eriks torg 8 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It's espresso is both the cheapest and the best. Also a large selection of take-home coffee, either whole beans or ground in-store. }} Daytime in the weekends, many of the student nations have cafés, which always have prices significantly below those of ordinary cafés. Both students and non-students are welcome. ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=O'Connor's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+46 18 14 40 10 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Stora Torget 1. Opened in 1993, this "Irish" bar and restaurant is [[Syria|Syrian]] owned and run. This place has a great selection of Irish, Belgian and Swedish beers. Beers are SEK 45-65, entrance is SEK 20 M-Th and SEK 60 after ten o'clock Fridays and Saturdays when live music is performed. Coats must be handed in at the cloakroom on busy nights (for example, on Saturday nights and when there is music). }} * {{drink | name=Buddy's | alt= | url=http://www.buddysirishpub.com | email=info@buddysirishpub.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+46 18 10 70 70 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Dragarbrunnsgatan 53. An authentic Irish pub opened in 2007. The owner, Buddy Mooney, is always happy to have a chat with his guests in the cozy atmosphere. Quiet live music at times. Good food and a nice selection of Irish, English, Belgian and Swedish beers. Multi-cultural friendly staff from [[United Kingdom]], [[Ireland]], [[New Zealand]], [[Australia]] and [[Sweden]]. }} ===Clubs=== * {{drink | name=Birger Jarl | alt=BJ | url=http://www.birgerjarl.nu | email= | address=Nedre Slottsgatan 3 | lat=59.8543417 | long=17.6377528 | directions= | phone=+46 18 13 50 00 | tollfree= | fax=+46 18 13 00 12 | hours=F-Sa 9PM-3AM | price=50-85 SEK | content=BJ definitely caters to the young and the flashy; if you're into shots and the latest house tunes, BJ is definitely the best place in town. It's also referred to as a meat market, if that's what you're looking for.. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Uppsala City Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.uppsalacityhostel.se/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+46 18 10 00 08 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=S:t Persgatan 16, They have some of the cheapest accommodations in town and free wifi. }} * {{sleep | name=STF Vandrarhem Sunnersta Herrgård | alt= | url=http://sunnerstaherrgard.se/index.php?id=666&L=1 | email=info@sunnerstaherrgard.se | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+46 18 32 42 20 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Sunnerstavägen 24. Hostel situated in an old manor, six kilometers (3.6 miles) south of the town center. Good communications (bus/taxi, bicycle) to the town center. }} * {{sleep | name=Uppsala Vandrarhem & Hotel Kvarntorget | alt= | url=http://www.uppsalavandrarhem.se/?id=38608&mn1=2292 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+46 18-24 20 08 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Kvarntorget 3. Combined Hostel/Hotel with beds starting at SEK 240. Free Wifi and a Kitchen. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotell Charlotte | alt= | url=http://www.hotellcharlotte.se/en.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+46 18 51 04 14 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=S:t Johannesgatan 31C. Singles from 570 SEK, doubles from 670 SEK. }} * {{sleep | name=Akademihotellet | alt= | url=http://www.akademihotellet.se/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+46 18 15 51 90 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Övre Slottsgatan 5, very central location. Singles from SEK 540, doubles from SEK 660. This hotel is a perfect base for exploring Uppsala by foot. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Grand Hotel Hörnan | alt= | url=http://grandhotellhornan.com/GHH/Engelska/eng_index.htm | email=info@grandhotellhornan.com | address= | lat=59.8564206 | long=17.6405822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Bangårdsgatan 1, Tel.: +46 18 13 93 80. Older hotel located at the Fyris river close to the train station. Occasionally have good deals on rooms. SEK 650-1250. The hotel has an excellent and cozy bar with the full product range of the local brewery, Slottskällan. }} * {{sleep | name=First Hotel Linné | alt= | url=http://www.firsthotels.com/en/Our-hotels/Sweden/Uppsala/First-Hotel-Linne/ | email= | address= | lat=59.862661 | long=17.6333393 | directions= | phone=+46 18 10 20 00 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Skolgatan 45. Very centrally located. WiFi. Excellent breakfasts. The downside is that, this hotel does not have air conditioning. In summers especially, it can become very uncomfortable at times. The rooms are very small. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Svava | url=http://www.hotelsvava.com/ | email=info@hotelsvava.se | address=Bangårdsgatan 24 | lat=59.8580904 | long=17.6441088 | directions=across the street from Central Station | phone=+46 18 13 00 30 | tollfree= | fax=+46 18 132230 | hours= | price=Single from 675 SEK, double (two beds) from 800 SEK | checkin= | checkout= | content=Comfortable four-star hotel inside a modernised historic building, attached to the Svava shopping centre. Great breakfast buffet (included in price), and rooms have tea/coffee maker. }} * {{sleep | name=Clarion Hotel Gillet | alt= | url=http://www.clarionhotelgillet.se/ | email=cl.uppsala@choice.se | address=Dragarbrunnsgatan 23 | lat=59.8605797 | long=17.6375627 | directions= | phone=+46 18 68 18 00 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Uppsala | alt= | url=http://www.profilhotels.com/hoteluppsala/ | email= | address=Kungsgatan 27 | lat=59.8617284 | long=17.6376995 | directions= | phone=+46 18 480 50 00 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Uppsala's biggest hotel with a nice location in the city centre. Affordable and good value rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Uplandia | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/ | email= | address=Dragarbrunnsgatan 32 | lat=59.8604129 | long=17.6386759 | directions= | phone=+46 18 495 26 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=920-1935 SEK, 1880 SEK suite | checkin= | checkout= | content= Located downtown near the train station. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Villa Anna | alt= | url=http://www.villaanna.se | email=info@villaanna.se | address=Odinslund 3 | lat=59.856848 | long=17.631589 | directions= | phone =+46 18 580 20 10 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Luxury hotel in a newly renovated building from 1870. In the heart of the cultural district, next to the Cathedral. Suites with whirlpool and sauna! This is where the Nobel Prize winners sleep during their visit to Uppsala University. }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=City Library | alt= | url=http://www.uppsala.se/uppsala/templates/StandardPage____14932.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers several computers for free (using a queue system). }} * '''[http://www.sidewalkexpress.se/ Sidewalk Express]''' also has three Internet cafes where you can get online for about 2 Euro/h: one at the central station, one at the fast food restaurant "Jalla!", situated on the main square and one in Burger King in Dragarbrunnsgatan. * {{listing | name=Port22 | alt= | url=http://www.port22.se/ | email= | address=S:t Olofsgatan 32 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An Internet cafe and coffee shop. }} ==Go next== * '''[[Uppsala countryside]]''' &mdash; with '''[http://www.hammarby.uu.se/LHeng.html Carl Linnaeus' Hammarby]''' (Tel. +46 18 32 60 94), a mansion 15 kilometers south-east of Uppsala. * '''[[Älvkarleby]]''' &mdash; a small city with beaches, the Dalälven river with salmon fishing, and golf courses. * '''[[Sigtuna]]''' &mdash; a millennial city, and Sweden's capital before Uppsala. * '''[[Knivsta]]''' * '''[[Western Uppland]]''' {{routebox | image1=Tabliczka E4.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Stockholm]] | minorl1=[[Knivsta]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Tornio]] | minorr1=[[Tierp]] }} {{isPartOf|Uppsala County}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|59.8581|17.6446}} [[WikiPedia:Uppsala]] [[Dmoz:Regional/Europe/Sweden/Uppsala_County/Localities/Uppsala/]] [[Commons:Category:Uppsala]] qk1qnsb3vun20rw3qgca8t7ue105ols 0 126380 2950229 2950220 2016-03-02T19:56:44Z Ibaman 195012 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/191.111.180.96|191.111.180.96]] ([[User talk:191.111.180.96|talk]]) to last version by [[User:181.48.191.162|181.48.191.162]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Valle de Cocora banner.jpg|otbp=yes|caption=Wax palms in the clouds}} '''Valle de Cocora''' is a protected area in [[Quindío]] near the eco-tourist/backpacker haven of [[Salento]], known for its surreal, striking landscapes pegged with the slender, towering [[Colombia]]n national symbol, the wax palm. ==Understand== [[File:Valle de Cocora2.JPG|thumb|270px|Wax palms dwarfing a cow, along the descent from Finca la Montaña]] ===History=== The area was designated a protected park by the Colombian government in 1985 in response to the imminent threat of extinction of the ''Ceroxylon quindiuense'', the Quindío wax palm. The palms were brought to the verge of extinction in part owing to their utility in making wax candles and building materials for farmers, but most of all because they were traditionally cut down annually for fronds on Palm Sunday. The park remains to this day pretty much the only place in the world that you can find these immense trees which, while quite rare, are no longer under imminent threat. ===Landscape=== Valle de Cocora is a natural cloud forest, although the area around the hamlet of Cocora is used for pasture. The topography is decidedly Andean, with the valley following a river flanked by steep mountain foothills. ===Flora and fauna=== The wax palm, the Colombian national tree, is obviously the main attraction. It is the tallest palm in the world, growing up to 60 meters, while retaining the girth of any old palm, making for a very slender giant, an immense pole topped with a little crown of palm fronds. Their wide root systems make for an odd visual: palms shooting up hundreds of feet into the sky, all widely but evenly spaced apart, as if planted purposefully. Other local flora of note include the Pino Romerón, puyas, frailejónes, and encenillos. More rare flora are to be found when you ascend past Estrella de Agua and enter the Páramo alpine tundra in [[Los Nevados National Park]]. The fauna is perhaps less appreciated by visitors, and in fairness, the more charismatic mammals make themselves pretty scarce: endangered mountain tapirs, spectacled bears, sloths, and mountain lions. Of birds the most noticeable is surely the big Andean condor, but the most ''notable'' is the yellow-eared parrot, which nests in the hollow trunks of the wax palms themselves. This tie to the palms has seen the yellow-eared parrot similarly brought to the brink of extinction, but a determined rescue effort has brought the bird back to endangered status, with a census of over 1500 in 2012. The park is also filled with hummingbirds, which are easiest to find at the feeding stations at the hummingbird sanctuary, Acaime. ===Climate=== Valle de Cocora is temperate year round, owing to its proximity to the equator, and elevation of 1800 to 2400 meters above sea level. As it is a cloud forest, it is extremely wet, with frequent precipitation. So it's cool and wet—dress accordingly and bring boots for the mud! ==Get in== {{mapframe|4.6291|-75.4596|zoom=13|height=|width=600}} Theoretically, there are jeeps going from the central plaza of [[Salento]] at 7:30AM, 9:30AM and 11:30AM, which then leave on a return trip from the park at 5PM. But there really isn't a set schedule. There are a bunch of jeeps (''chipetas'') in the plaza in the morning, and they leave if they can find enough people to fill them, and the situation is exactly the same on the way back. The price (one-way) per person is COP3,400 (Nov 2015). Valle de Cocora is a popular place for Colombian tourists year-round, so this process is never too hard. To ensure you have enough time at the park, though, you'll want to be at the plaza no later than 9AM (8AM or earlier would be ideal). If you don't mind paying extra, you can always buy up all the seats in the jeep, and it will leave whenever you want it to. Expect the ride to be a little over 30 minutes. The road to Cocora is rough, but can be done in a sedan, which you'll have to leave parked on the side of the road (along with the jeeps). The road from Salento starts at the east end of Kra 2 (at the intersection with Calle 1). Once you arrive at Cocora, you'll see the wooden gate entrance. ==Fees/Permits== No fees, no permits, no nothing—just go walk into the valley! ==Get around== [[File:Valle de Cocora river.JPG|thumb|270px|The Quindío River inside the cloud forest]] The park/valley is small enough to cover the trails in one day on foot, although horseback riding is also an option (see [[#Do|below]]). Bear in mind that parts of the trail are more than two miles above sea level, so if you are not acclimated to the Andes, the hike will be ''hard''. ==See== Valle de Cocora isn't exactly long on sights—the attraction is the environment itself, and of course the wax palms. The one exception might be the hummingbird sanctuary: * {{see | name=Acaime | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=COP4,000 (2013) | content=Acaime is essentially a hummingbird sanctuary and strategically placed coffeeshop. It costs COP4,000 (2013) for entry and a hot beverage plus fresh cheese, which is very worthwhile, if only for some hot chocolate, tea, or coffee and some chit chat with other travellers, all happy to sit down after trekking around the jungle. There are hummingbird feeders right by the sitting area, so you can watch various varieties of hummingbirds flit about while you sip. }} ==Do== There's really only one activity here, and it's just to explore and photograph the valley. Most visitors do so on foot: The most popular six-or-so hour '''loop trail''' is to head from the {{marker| type=see|name=wooden entrance gate|lat=4.637916|long=-75.486837}} along the trail to the right, to {{marker|type=see|name=Acaime|lat=4.627073|long=-75.451899}}, before returning via {{marker|type=see|name=Finca la Montaña|lat=4.633361|long=-75.460975}}. You'll go for a while through fairly flat pasture (always slightly uphill) along a trail thoroughly chewed up by horses (wear shoes that can get very muddy), before eventually entering the cloud forest, and trekking alongside the Quindío River. Keep aiming for Acaime and ignore other signposted side trails. From Acaime start heading back and take the uphill side trail signposted to Finca La Montaña, a farm located on a very steep hill, with some lovely views and an insanely angry dog who hopefully will never break free of his short iron chain. Have a seat, meet the farmer's cute little daughter, who will bring you a guestbook to sign. Climbing just a bit more, you will get high enough for the surrounds to transform into a pine forest, before a fairly steep descent into the most scenic part of the valley, with absolutely great opportunities for photography. The standard estimates of time are 2.5 hours to Acaime, 1 hour to Finca La Montaña, and then 1.5 hours back to Cocora, although if you are fit and not stopping a lot, you can shorten that down to a four hour circuit. On the above loop trail, you'll see signs for {{marker|type=see|name=Estrella de Agua|lat=4.623095|long=-75.430892}}, a two hour muddy slog uphill past Acaime, which is a little farm by a small alpine lake where hikers camp on the way in and out of '''[[Los Nevados National Park]]''', via [[#Go next|the back way]] (i.e., the best way). If you're not going on into the national park, then save yourself the hard climb and skip it. [[File:Valle de Cocora1.JPG|thumb|270px|Arresting topography outshone only by the wax palms]] '''Horseback riding''' is especially popular with the domestic tourists. You can set up a guided horseback trail ride for COP10,000 per hour per person, plus COP10,000 per hour for the guide. The rides go just a little ways into the cloud forest, less than halfway to Acaime, and into the valley going the other way towards Finca La Montaña, and then skipping past it, but they do not ascend the mountains. ==Buy== Alas, they have yet to capitalize on the potential wax palm tchotchke and t-shirt market. For all the tourists, this place is not touristy. ==Eat== Within the valley, there is only the cafe at Acaime, which is cheap and very welcome after trekking, but also extremely basic—most visitors get their calories just via the oh so Colombian hot chocolate and fresh cheese combo. Just outside the park, though, there are some down-to-earth rural cafes serving the local ''trucha'' specialty (trout), and that's definitely a nice way to spend time at the end of the hike, if you aren't ready to speed back to Salento. Savvy travelers will bring some arepas or other street food to have a picnic placed strategically at some scenic overlook or another. ==Drink== If you want a beer, the only hope would be at the entrance, but alcohol doesn't go that well with high altitude hiking anyway. ''Water does''. They sell bottled water at the entrance and at Acaime, or you can just pick some up in Salento in the morning. It's best to bring a few liters per person, as the hike is long. ==Sleep== [[File:Ceroxylon quindiuense cocora.jpg|thumb|270px|View from near the farm]] The main place within the park to stay at is Acaime, which does have beds for hikers, mostly intended for hikers going in or out of Los Nevados. Cocora visitors really have no reason to sleep here, since you don't need more than a day, and Salento is a much nicer place to spend the evening. If continuing through the park and on to [[Los Nevados National Park]], camping will feel much less like invading someone's property than it would in most of Valle de Cocora, starting at Estrella de Agua (which is building a dorm for hikers as of summer 2013). * {{sleep | name=Bosques de Cocora campground | alt= | url=http://www.valledelcocora.com.co/component/content/article/44/128-este-fin-de-semana.html | email= | address= | lat=4.636975 | long=-75.484713 | directions= | phone=+57 6 746-3515 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=COP10,000/person | content=The one official campground in the park is right at the entrance, behind the little roadside restaurant run by the same people. You'll need your own tent, but they do have showers and flush toilets. For an extra fee, you can get meals included at the restaurant. }} ==Stay safe== There's nothing to be afraid of in this beautiful, happy valley, except maybe that big dog at Finca la Montaña. The cows don't bite! ==Go next== As already mentioned, Valle de Cocora is the best way to sneak into '''[[Los Nevados National Park]]''' without dealing with the weird entrance mafia on the [[Manizales]] side of the park. No entrance fees, just amazing hiking up to the snow-capped volcanoes. Make sure you either have a guide with you, or have maps and advice from someone knowledgeable before attempting to enter the national park, though. There is an area between Cocora and Los Nevados known as the "Valley of the Lost," and yes, that's referring to you! {{IsPartOf|Quindío}} {{guidepark}} {{geo|4.6291|-75.4596|layer=RS|zoom=13}} [[Wikipedia:Cocora valley]] [[Commons:Category:Valle de Cocora]] 9dhpdug3xqqit9wrpm02urvrljyz5iy 0 37679 2902057 2813291 2015-12-09T06:38:31Z Eco84 35690 /* Go next */ dab wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Van Horn''' is in the [[Trans-Pecos]] region of [[Texas]]. It is the county seat of Culbertson County. ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=El Capitan Restaurant | url= | email= | address=100 E. Broadway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=V H Cattle Co | url= | email= | address=1703 W Broadway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 432 283 9927 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$15-$25 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Papa's Pantry | url= | email= | address=515 Van Horn Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 432-283-2302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=under $10 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel El Capitan | url=http://www.hotelinvanhorn.com/ | email=frontdesk.elcapitan@yahoo.com | address=100 E. Broadway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-283-1220 | fax=+1 432 283-1250 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hampton Inn Van Horn | url=http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/hampton-inn-van-horn-VHNFRHX/index.html | email= | address=1921 SW Frontage Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 432-283-0088 | tollfree= | fax=+1 855-271-3622 | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=I-10.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Las Cruces]] | minorl1=[[El Paso]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[San Antonio]] | minorr1=Jct [[Image:I-20.svg|18px]] [[Pecos (Texas)|E]] {{rtarrow}} [[Fort Stockton]] | image2=US 90.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Del Rio]] | minorr2=[[Marfa]] }} {{geo|31.042500|-104.833056}} {{IsPartOf|Trans-Pecos}} {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Van Horn, Texas]] [[Dmoz:Regional/North America/United States/Texas/Localities/V/Van Horn/]] kav3ivf7i6ds04lu8i9dx7xt5jgn1y0 0 37711 2963483 2957743 2016-03-25T14:59:22Z 151.48.154.88 /* See */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Museo Baroffio al Sacro Monte di Varese.jpg}} '''Varese''' (Lombard:Varés) is a city in [[Lombardy]], capital of the [[Varese (province)|province]]. ==Understand== Varese is a pleasant hillside town located a few kilometers from the [[Swiss]] border, with a strong tourist vocation developed already at the beginning of the twentieth century when the realization of quick connections to [[Milan]], recreational and guest facilities, pointed at a place it between the resorts of European call. The city offers a cozy historic centre, stunning views of the namesake lake and the Alps and plenty of opportunity for outdoor and indoor activities. Not far away from Milan, Como, lake Maggiore and the major swiss cities such as [[Lugano]], [[Locarno]] and [[Bellinzona]], Varese is a perfect base for visiting other centres and sites in Northern Italy and Switzerland. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|45.8384|8.7995|zoom=13|width=520|height=560|layer=M|lang=en}} ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Milano-Malpensa [http://www.malpensa-airport.info/] that can be reached in 20 minutes by car. There's a well served railway connection to Varese via Milan [http://www.malpensaexpress.it/en/] ===By car=== Autostrada dei Laghi A8 from Milan. Coming from Switzerland exit in Mendrisio and drive to Varese going through the customs of Stabio-Gaggiolo ===By train=== The "Servizio Ferroviario Regionale" connects Varese by train to other major cities in Lombardy (R lines). Services are provided by '''Trenitalia''' [http://www.trenitalia.com/] and '''Ferrovie Nord''' railway network [http://www.fnmgroup.it/] ==Get around== Varese is small enough to get around on foot, and many of the streets are pedestrian-only. Nevertheless if you want to reach and visit towns and villages spread over the area, such as Sacro Monte and S. Ambrogio Olona, we would advise you to use the public transport network, that comprises several lines. Some are mostly within city limits (Urbani) and some are Extraurbani (crossing city limits). Buying a ticket at newstands and bars before boarding is better, otherwise you can buy it on board at the same price of €1.40 for 90 minutes [http://www.ctpi.it/]. Taxis can be found on the main roads or reserve at phone number +39.0332.241.800 Prior to or during your visit to Varese it is suggested that you look at the local news site [http://www.vareseturismo.it/en/frontpage] which has all the local news and events that are happening around the city. ==See== [[File:Palazzo_e_giardini_estensi.JPG|thumb|300px|right|Palazzo and estensi gardens]] *{{see | name=Centro storico| url= | email= | address= | lat=45.81875 | long=8.82681 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{see | name=Palazzo and estensi gardens with Villa Mirabello| url= | email= | address= | lat=45.81677 | long=8.82344 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} Residence of Francis III of Este during his Signoria, granded him by the lordship of Maria Teresa of Austria. The palace was built by the architect [[Giuseppe Bianchi]] between 1766 and 1771. The parterre of the gardens (Italian style, French influence) is spectacular. The park hosts Villa Mirabello, a Tudor style building, today the seat of the Archeological Museum[http://www.cspa-va.it/museo-archeologico.html]. [[File:Villa Mirabello.JPG|thumb|300px|right|Villa Mirabello]] [[File:Villa Toeplitz.JPG|thumb|300px|right|Villa Toeplitz]] [[File:342VaresePzaPodesta.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The historic centre]] *{{see | name=Villa e Parco Augusta | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.81364 | long=8.83645 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{see | name=Villa e Parco Recalcati | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.81656 | long=8.81235 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{see | name=Villa e Parco Torelli Mylius | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.82632 | long=8.82205 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{see | name=Ville Ponti e Villa Panza | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.82507 | long=8.83146 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} In Biumo Superiore, in the noblest of the ancient "Castellanze", there are Ville Ponti, a complex of two villas, one in Venetian style (XVI century), the other in neoclassical, both of them used as congress centers, surrounded by a magnificent english park. Just in front the entrance of Ville Ponti, there is Villa Panza, architectonic masterpiece dating back to the first XVII century Lombard style. Its marvellous façade ovelooking the garden is an evidence of the neoclassicla period. Today the Villa hosts an important contemporary art collection. [http://www.visitfai.it/villapanza/] *{{see | name=Castello di Masnago e Parco Mantegazza | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.82858 | long=8.80245 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{see | name=Villa e Parco Toeplitz | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.84413 | long=8.81298 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{see | name=Palace Grand Hotel | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.82277 | long=8.80852 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{see | name=Sacro Monte | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.8575 | long=8.7932 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} One of the nine "sacri monti" in the Italian regions of Lombardy and Piedmont which were inscribed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 2003, the Sacro Monte of Varese is a devotional complex located in "Parco del Campo dei Fiori", a natural reserve 6km north of the city. It consists of fourteen chapels that were constructed between 1604 and 1623. The devotional path ends at the shrine of Santa Maria del Monte, a XVI century complex whose origins go back to the V-VI century AD, as attested by the archaeological excavations in the crypt recently opened to the public. *{{see | name=Museo Baroffio al Sacro Monte | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.86039 | long=8.79205 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }}[http://www.museobaroffio.it/] *{{see | name=Casa museo Lodovico Pogliaghi | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.85893 | long=8.79408 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }}[http://www.casamuseopogliaghi.it/] *{{see | name=Schiranna and lake of Varese | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.8034 | long=8.7840 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} [[File:Varese Lake from Gavirate.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Lake of Varese from Gavirate]] The "Lido of Schiranna" is one of the most pleasant places of the lake, a few minutes from the city centre of Varese. The park is a moment of leisure and it's a really quiet and reserved place that allows you to disconnect from daily monotony. Absolutely not to lose a visit to "Isolino Virginia", regarded as one of the most important Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps, from 2011 added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site [http://www.isolinovirginia.it/] *{{see | name=UNESCO World Heritage Sites| url= | email= | address= | lat=45.81875 | long=8.82681 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= [http://www.unescovarese.com/Home]}} Varese and its Province host four major UNESCO World Heritage Sites, two of them in the city territory, the Sacro Monte and the Alpine Prehistorics pile-dwellings on the lake of Varese. In addition, few kilometers from the city, in Gornate Olona, you can visit the Archeological area of Castelseprio-Torba, part of the UNESCO's patrimony of the "Longobards in Italy. The centres of power (568-774 A.D.)" and the Saint Georges's Mount, a transnational UNESCO World Heritage site (CH-I), one of the most important fossil deposit in the world [http://www.montesangiorgio.org/en/]. ==Do== [[File:483SantaMariaMonteSantuario.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Sacro Monte, the sanctuary]] '''Swimming & Ice-skating''' *{{do | name=Palaghiaccio | url= | email= | address= via Albani, 33| lat=45.83238 | long=8.82579 | directions= | phone= 39.0332 241.300| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{do | name=F. Fabiano | url= | email= | address= via Copelli, 7| lat=45.81611 | long=8.82096 | directions= | phone= 39.0332 831.450| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{do | name=Club Laguna Blu | url= | email= | address= via Garoni, 7| lat=45.81033 | long=8.81857 | directions= | phone= 39.0332 281.919| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{do | name=Relais sul lago | url= | email= | address= via Macchi, 62| lat=45.80136 | long=8.78210 | directions= | phone= 39.0332 310.022| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{do | name=Robur et Fides | url= | email= | address= via Marzorati, 51| lat=45.82601 | long=8.81659 | directions= | phone= 39.0332 284.475| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Racing''' *{{do | name=racecourse Le Bettole | url= | email= | address= viale Ippodromo, 27| lat=45.83185 | long=8.82919 | directions= | phone= 39.0332 280.489| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Hiking and Skiing''' *{{do | name=CAI-Club Alpino Italiano | url= | email= | address= via Speri della Chiesa Jemoli, 6| lat=45.82064 | long=8.82387 | directions= | phone= 39.0332 289.438 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{do | name=Sci Club Escuriosnisti Campo dei Fiori | url= | email= | address= via degli Alpini, 1 | lat=45.81505 | long=8.82597 | directions= | phone= 39.0332 242.438| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Rowing''' *{{do | name=Società canottieri Varese | url= | email= | address= via dei Canottieri, 21 | lat=45.80194 | long=8.78031 | directions= | phone= 39.0332 321.098 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Buy== Many major labels and designer boutiques (Versace, Hermes, Stefanel, Swarowsky, etc.) can be found in Corso Matteotti, the city centre pedestrian main road. High street brands can be found in the adjacent streets and squares, such as piazza Monte Grappa, piazza Carducci and piazza Giovine Italia. There are some large undercover shopping centres. "Le Corti" in piazza della Repubblica host sports, shoes, clothes, make-up and electrical stores, as well as the "Centro Commerciale Belforte", a vast supermarket discount with cafés and restaurants in the outskirts towards Como and the Swiss border. ==Eat== You will be spoiled for choice when eating out in Varese. From small pizzerie to top-end restaurants, you can be sure to find a place that suits your budget and taste. Most places to eat are open daily. Some may close one day a week, but this varies. Times may be susceptible to change depending on the season. ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=La locanda di Bacco | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via G. B. Castelli | lat=45.849248 | long=8.820965 | directions= | phone=+39 0332 220.202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{eat | name=Vecchia Trattoria della Pesa | | address= Via C. Cattaneo, 14 | lat=45.82100 | long=8.82579 | directions= | phone=+39 0332 287.070 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= }} *{{eat | name=Al Mattarello | | address= Via F. del Cairo, 26 | lat=45.81983 | long=8.82409 | directions= | phone=+39 0332 830.788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= }} *{{eat | name=Bologna | | address= Via Broggi, 7 | lat=45.82058 | long=8.82521 | directions= | phone=+39 0332 234.362 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= }} *{{eat | name=Osteria del Centenate | | address= Via Centenate, 15 | lat=45.81374 | long=8.80401 | directions= | phone=+39 0332 236.422 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Ristorante Palace Grand Hotel | | address= Via L. Manara, 11 | lat=45.82246 | long=8.80926 | directions= | phone=+39 0332 327.100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= }} *{{eat | name=Tana d'Orso | | address= Via Mottarone, 43 | lat=45.81777 | long=8.77630 | directions= | phone=+39 0332 320.392 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= }} *{{eat | name=Il Gestore| | alt= | url= | email= | address=Viale Aguggiari, 48 | lat=45.82911 | long=8.82381 | directions= | phone=+39 0332 236.404 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== A multitude of bars and cafes are situated in the city centre. In the summer your best bet is just to wander in {{Marker|type=drink|lat=45.81889 | long=8.82631|name=Corso Matteotti}} and {{Marker|type=drink|lat=45.81930 | long=8.82741|name=Piazza Giovine Italia}} otherwise, if you want to get away from the busy tourist spots, you can find quaint little bars towards the lake, {{Marker|type=drink|lat=45.86030 | long=8.79275|name=Sacro Monte}} and in the district area of {{Marker|type=drink|lat=45.82500 | long=8.82933|name=Biumo Superiore}}, close to Villa Panza and Villa Ponti. In summer enjoy gelato, an excellent Italian ice cream. The quality mark "gelato artigianale" indicates ''gelaterie'' that produce their own ice creams, without industrial processing. Bakeries are open every day, you can enjoy great and inexpensive bread-related food, such as pizza and focaccia. You can find a bakery almost everywhere in Varese, and is a good alternative to bars for a fast lunch. ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Al sei rooms | alt= | url=http://www.alsei.it | email= | address=Via Speri della Chiesa Jemoli, 6 | lat=45.81981 | long=8.82396 | directions= | phone=+39 338.577.73.07 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Grifo Varese | alt= | url=http://www.grifovarese.it | email= | address=Via Dante Alighieri, 6 | lat=45.82026 | long=8.81945 | directions= | phone=+39 346.522.55.37 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Villa Adriana | alt= | url=http://www.villaadriana.eu | email= | address=Via Virgilio, 59 | lat=45.84378 | long=8.80662 | directions= | phone=+39 0332.212.234 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Casa Lory | alt= | url=http://www.casalory.it | email= | address=Piazza Milite Ignoto, (S. Ambrogio) | lat=45.83974 | long=8.81062 | directions= | phone=+39 348.242.59.20 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ungheria | alt= | url=http://www.hotelungheria.it | email= | address=Viale Borri, 98 | lat=45.80404 | long=8.83975 | directions= | phone=+39 0332.264.325 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0332.264.256 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Europa | alt= | url=http://www.hoteleuropavarese.it | email= | address=Piazza Beccaria,1 | lat=45.82177 | long=8.82556 | directions= | phone=+39 0332.280.170 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0332.234.325 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Albergo Ristorante Bologna | alt= | url=http://www.albergobolgona.it | email= | address=Via Broggi, 7 | lat=45.82039 | long=8.82527 | directions= | phone=+39 0332.232.100 | tollfree= | fax=+39 0332.287.500 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Albergo Sacro Monte | alt= | url=http://www.albergosacroonte.it | email= | address=Via Bianchi, 5 | lat=45.86071 | long=8.79195 | directions= | phone=+39 0332.821.078 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Colonne | alt= | url=http://www.albergocolonne.it | email= | address=Via Fincarà, 37 | lat=45.86055 | long=8.79135 | directions= | phone=+39 0332.220.404 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Relais sul lago | alt= | url=http://www.relaissullago.it | email= | address=Via Macchi, 61 | lat=45.80676 | long=8.78841 | directions= | phone=+39 0332.220.404 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel di Varese | alt= | url=http://www.hoteldivarese.it | email= | address=Via Como, 12 | lat=45.81849 | long=8.82980 | directions= | phone=+39 0332.237.559 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Palace Grand Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.palacevarese.it | email= | address=Via manara, 11 | lat=45.82185 | long=8.80956 | directions= | phone=+39 0332.327.100 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=City Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.cityhotelvarese.it | email= | address=Via Medaglie d'Oro, 35 | lat=45.81584 | long=8.83124 | directions= | phone=+39 0332.281.304 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Art Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.arthotelvarese.it | email= | address=Viale Aguggiari, 26 | lat=45.82528 | long=8.82482 | directions= | phone=+39 0332.214.000 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Go next== *[[Luino]] *[[Orta San Giulio]] *[[Milan]] *[[Como]] *[[Lugano]] *[[Bellinzona]] *[[Locarno]] {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|Varese (province)}} {{geo|45.81|8.83}} {{related|Varese (province)}} {{related|Lombardy}} {{related|Italy}} {{related|Europe}} [[Wikipedia:Varese]] [[commons:Varese]] 0fx29tftc8tzqw7e4n94jb00a6z6w3r 0 37812 2953797 2953770 2016-03-08T17:20:01Z XXN 267921 ([[c:GR|GR]]) [[c:COM:FR|File renamed]]: [[File:HvenKyrckbackanHArbour.jpg]] → [[File:HvenKyrkbackenHarbour.jpg]] [[c:COM:FR#reasons|File renaming criterion #3]]: To correct obvious errors in file names, including misspelled [[c::en:Noun#Proper_nouns... wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Vastra fyren Ven banner.jpg}} '''Ven''' (Danish: ''Hven'') [http://www.visithven.dk/UK/index.html] is a small [[Sweden|Swedish]] island which lies in the middle of Öresund Sound, between southern Sweden and [[Denmark]]. It is best known as the site of the renaissance-era astronomical observatory built by '''Tycho Brahe'''. [[Image:Ven-Helsingor.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Ven countryside, with [[Elsinore]] visible across the sound]] ==Understand== Ven is roughly 4.5 km by 2.5 km in size. It was part of the Kingdom of Denmark until 1658. The island is popular with hikers and cyclists and can get fairly crowded during weekends in the summer. ==Get in== Ferries [http://www.ventrafiken.se] from the Swedish town of [[Landskrona]] run about every 90 minutes; the trip takes 30 minutes. In the summertime, there are also ferries from [[Copenhagen]], [[Elsinore]] and the town of Råå, south of [[Helsingborg]]. If you come in your own boat you can stay in Kyrkbacken on the west side or Bäckviken on the East side. [[File:HvenKyrkbackenHarbour.jpg|thumb|Kyrkbacken Harbour]] ==Get around== ===By bus=== An infrequent bus (matching the ferry timetable) runs between the two ends of the island. You can get on and off anywhere along the route. ===By bicycle=== * {{listing | name=Vens Cykeluthyrning (Ven's bicycle rental) | url=http://www.venscykeluthyrning.se/?lang=en | email=info@venscykeluthyrning.se | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+46 418 722 50 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Apr 21-Sep 18: 9am-4:45pm | price=SEK 80 | content=You will se these yellow womens bikes everywhere on the island }} ===By cart=== For a leisurely, scenic view of the island, travel by tractor or horse-drawn cart. * {{listing | name= | url=http://www.venevent.se/ | email= | address=Norreborgsvägen 24 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +46 418-72551 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rent a golf cart }} ===By foot=== Given its small size, much of the island can be covered by foot in a day. ==See== [[Image:VenH.jpg|thumb|Ven seen from Humlebæk]] [[File:HvenUranienborg.jpg|thumb|Ruins of observatory]] * {{see | name=Tycho Brahe Museum | alt= | url=http://www.tychobrahe.com/eng_tychobrahe/index.html | email=tychob@landskrona.se | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +46 418 72530 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Landsvägen 182, +. Ven's historic claim to fame, Tycho's observatory, which is considered one of the first modern scientific research institutes, was built in 1576, abandoned in 1597, and subsequently destroyed. The museum is housed in the former All Saints' Church, near the grounds of the first observatory, '''Uraniborg'''. The observatory once stood at the center of the '''Renaissance Garden''', which has been partially restored. Just down the road, the ruins of Tycho's second observatory '''Stjerneborg''' have been incorporated into a small multimedia theater. }} ==Do== Ven has a 9-hole '''golf course''' on the northern coast. The island also has a whisky bar with the third largest selection in the world at Backafallsbyn. ==Buy== [[File:HvenSilversmith.jpg|thumb|Ven Silversmith]] * {{buy | name=Silversmedjan | url=http://www.silversmedjan.net/ | email= | address=Norreborgsvägen 25 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +46 418-72473 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Silver jewelry }} [[File:HvenGoats.jpg|thumb|This is where the goat cheese come from]] * {{buy | name=Hvens Getost | url=http://www.hvensgetost.com/ | email= | address=Landsvägen 61 | lat= | long= | directions=On the eatern side, a bit inland | phone = +46 418-72 173 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Locally made goat cheese }} * {{buy | name=Ven Puls | url=http://www.venpuls.se/ | email=nina@venpuls.se | address=Wollters väg 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +46 41872466 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Handmad fabrics from Burma, Laos and Thailand }} * {{buy | name=Paviljong 1916. | url=http://www.paviljong1916.net/ | email= | address=Bäckviken 8 | lat= | long= | directions=At Bäckviken harbour | phone =+46073-8013670 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small store with cute things }} [[File:HvenCassiopeia.jpg|thumb|Cassiopeia]] * {{buy | name=Cassiopeia | url=http://www.cassiopeia.se/ | email=anna@cassiopeia.se | address=Landsvägen 216 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +46 418 72114 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nice store in a greenhouse. Lots of porcelain figures. }} ==Eat== The island has numerous small restaurants and cafes. * {{eat | name=Prästasvängen | url=http://www.prastasvangen.se/ | email=prastasvangen@telia.com | address=Kyrkvägen 5 | lat= | long= | directions=On the north side | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=SEK 250 for mains | content=Cozy restaurant with a great view. Seafood and steak }} * {{eat | name=Pumpans café & restaurang | url=http://www.pumpans.com/ | email=Pumpanscafe@telia.com | address=Landsvägen 134 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+46 418 72510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May-Sep, Sa-Th:11.30am-5pm | price=SEK 150 | content=Vegetarian and organic food }} * {{eat | name=Turistgården på Ven | url= | email= | address=Landsvägen 193 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+460418-72126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch SEK 155, three couse dinner SEK 375 | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Spirit of Hven | url=http://www.hven.com/ | email=info@backafallsbyn.se | address=Backafallsbyn AB | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+46 418 449999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=to 1am in high season | price=From SEK 20/cl | content=They make their own Whisky but also have about 50 Scotch whiskies, beers, etc }} ==Sleep== Inns, rooms in private homes, and campgrounds are available. There is a hostel in Bäckviken and also on the mainland in Landskrona. * {{sleep | name=Vens Camping & Stugby | url=http://www.venscamping.se/ | email= | address=Husviksvägen | lat= | long= | directions=On the beach north-east on the island | phone =+46 418 725 50 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=SEK 225 per tent, SEK 780 for a 4 person cabin | checkin= | checkout= | content=Good view over the sea. }} [[WikiPedia:Hven]] {{isPartOf|Scania}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|55.9|12.7}} [[commons:Ven]] 3s9cmhp4lfnv29l0pl1va8q41awkfoj 0 38209 2408097 2406185 2013-09-04T00:54:35Z Texugo 109373 /* Go next */add geo using [[Project:AWB|AWB]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Vrbovec''' is in Zagreb county, [[Croatia]], 32km northeast of [[Zagreb]]. The town has a population of 14,658, as of the 2001 census. ==Understand== Vrbovec is a born place of Ban Petar Zrinski, a Croatian hero from middle-age. For all who would like to meet with typical way of Croatian life, Vrbovec offers peaceful staying and feeling like at home. ==Get in== ===By car=== Well connected by the A4 highway, then by D28 expressway, it takes only 25 minutes by car from [[Zagreb]]. ===By train=== It takes 35-45 minutes by train from main train station in [[Zagreb]]. ===By bus=== It takes 45 minutes by bus from main bus-station in [[Zagreb]]. ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Mausoleum of family De Piennes | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the local cemetery | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Tower of Petar Zrinski | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Castle of Patačić | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Castle of Lovrečina Grad | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Vitus | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=NK Vrbovec Football | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A member of third division of the Croatian Soccer League. }} ===Festivals=== * {{do | name=Kaj su jeli naši stari | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June 15 | price= | content=Traditional festival of cooking of old specialities from the past }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Central Croatia}} {{outlinecity}} [[wikipedia:Vrbovec]] {{geo|45.883333333333|16.433333333333}} mx2pzzh18pq39xz5ejsmnu2lpdveeoo 0 38583 2961661 2957152 2016-03-21T19:12:42Z 50.195.72.217 /* Metrorail fares */ updates wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Washington, D.C.-banner2.jpg|star=yes|dotm=yes}} {{printDistricts}} [[File:Lincoln Memorial.jpg|thumb|320px|Lincoln presiding over the Mall]] '''[http://washington.org Washington, D.C.]''', the capital of the [[United States of America]] and the seat of its three branches of government, has an unparalleled collection of free, public museums, and the lion's share of the nation's most treasured monuments and memorials. The vistas on the [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|National Mall]] between the Capitol, Washington Monument, White House, and Lincoln Memorial are iconic throughout the world. Beyond the Mall, D.C. has in the past two decades shed its old reputation as a city both boring and dangerous, with shopping, dining, and nightlife befitting a world-class metropolis. Travelers will find the city new, exciting, and decidedly cosmopolitan and international. ==Districts== Virtually all of D.C.'s tourists flock to [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|the Mall]]—a two-mile long, beautiful stretch of parkland that holds many of the city's monuments and '''Smithsonian''' museums—but the city itself is a vibrant metropolis that often has little to do with monuments, politics, or white, neoclassical buildings. The Smithsonian is a "can't miss," but don't trick yourself—you haven't really been to D.C. until you've been out and about the city. <!--Districts are listed roughly in order of geographic centrality and "touristy-ness." Please discuss changes to the order, or to the districts themselves on the talk page before altering this structure.--> <br clear="all" /> {{Regionlist| regionmap=DC_districts_map_grouped.png | regiontext=Districts by color | regionmapsize=450px | region1name=Downtown | region1color=#cfd183 | region1items=[[Washington, D.C./National Mall|The National Mall]], [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]], [[Washington, D.C./West End|West End]], [[Washington, D.C./Waterfront|Waterfront]] | region1description=The center of it all: The National Mall, D.C.'s main theater district, Smithsonian and non-Smithsonian museums galore, fine dining, Chinatown, the Verizon Center, the Convention Center, the central business district, the White House, West Potomac Park, the Kennedy Center, George Washington University, the beautiful Tidal Basin, and the new Nationals Park. | region2name=North Central | region2color=#e29374 | region2items=[[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]], [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]], [[Washington, D.C./Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights|Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights]] | region2description=D.C.'s trendiest and most diverse neighborhoods and destination number one for live music and clubbing, as well as loads of restaurants, Howard University, boutique shopping, beautiful embassies, Little Ethiopia, jazz on U Street, and lots of nice hotels. | region3name=West | region3color=#7cb9c9 | region3items=[[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]], [[Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest|Upper Northwest]] | region3description=The prestigious, wealthy side of town, home to the historic village of Georgetown with its energetic nightlife, colonial architecture, Georgetown University, and fine dining; the National Zoo; the massive National Cathedral; bucolic Dumbarton Oaks; the bulk of D.C.'s high-end shopping; more Embassy Row; American University; and several nice dining strips. | region4name=East | region4color=#81bd84 | region4items=[[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]], [[Washington, D.C./Near Northeast|Near Northeast]], [[Washington, D.C./Brookland-Petworth-Takoma|Brookland-Petworth-Takoma]], [[Washington, D.C./Anacostia|Anacostia]] | region4description=Starting at the Capitol Building and Library of Congress, and fanning out past grandiose Union Station and the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, to the less often visited neighborhoods by Gallaudet and Catholic University, historic African-American Anacostia, D.C.'s "Little Vatican" around the National Shrine, the huge National Arboretum, the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, offbeat nightlife in the Atlas District, and a handful of other eccentric neighborhoods to explore. | }} <br clear="all" /> ==Understand== ===History=== Washington, D.C., is a city born of politics, by politics, and for politics. It wasn't the first national capital: [[Baltimore]], [[Lancaster (Pennsylvania)|Lancaster]], [[York (Pennsylvania)|York]], [[Annapolis]], [[Trenton]], and even [[New York City]] all tried their hand at hosting the national government. For a time, it seemed like [[Philadelphia]] would stake a claim as home to the federal government. However, Congress soured on the "Cradle of Liberty" after disaffected American soldiers, with the tacit sanction of the [[Pennsylvania]] government, chased the legislators out of the city to [[Princeton]]. That incident made clear that the nation's capital would need to be independent from the then-powerful state governments and that the [[South (United States of America)|southern states]] would refuse to accept a northern capital. Three of the nation's founding fathers, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton, agreed in 1790 to a compromise location for a new national capital on largely uninhabited land along the Potomac River in the Mid-Atlantic. The exact location was left up to George Washington, who carved a diamond-shaped federal district out of land donated by the states of Maryland and Virginia, which just so happened to be near his plantation at [[Mount Vernon (Virginia)|Mount Vernon]]. The new territory also included two existing settlements: Georgetown, on the Maryland side of the Potomac, and Alexandria, Virginia, at the district's southern tip. {{Infobox|That which we call a District by any other...|Washington, D.C., is known to locals as simply ''D.C.'' or ''the District'', and it is rare to hear it called anything else. Locals usually use the name ''Washington'' to refer to the national government and the political world, rather than the city itself. The full title ''Washington, D.C.'', and the official name, ''District of Columbia'', are rarely used by non-bureaucrats unless the speaker is trying to clearly distinguish the city from the [[Washington (state)|state]].}} The French-born architect Pierre L'Enfant was charged with planning a new federal city located on the north side of the Potomac, next to Georgetown. L'Enfant's plan, modeled after some of the leading cities in Europe, envisioned large parks and wide streets, including a grand boulevard connecting the "President's House" to the Capitol building. However, L'Enfant was an eccentric and fought bitterly with the commissioners appointed to supervise the capital's construction. President Washington ultimately dismissed L'Enfant, but the problems didn't end there. Issues with financing and a lack of skilled craftsmen slowed the construction of the city. The commissioners ultimately relied on African slaves lent from nearby plantations to complete construction. The federal government finally moved to the new capital in 1800, which by then had been named Washington in honor of its founder, though he still preferred to call it the "Federal City." British forces invaded the city during the War of 1812, burning and gutting the Capitol Building, Treasury, and White House. And things didn't get much better for the new national capital. When he founded the city, President Washington originally thought that a flourishing trade would help support the capital, but the idea was short-lived. The [[Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park|Chesapeake & Ohio Canal]] was built in 1831 to bypass the treacherous rapids of the Potomac River and move goods from the western territories along the Ohio River all the way to Georgetown, where they could then be loaded onto ships. However, the canal was unable to compete with the more efficient Baltimore & Ohio railroad, which was completed around the same time as the canal. Alexandria suffered disproportionately, since the government's plans favored the port at Georgetown and all government buildings were, by law, built within the City of Washington. The economic stagnation, combined with fears that the federal government would ban Alexandria's thriving slave trade (and it eventually did), caused Congress to return all the District's land originally donated by Virginia. The 1846 "retrocession", as it is now known, spoiled the city's fine diamond shape, leaving only the land originally donated by Maryland under federal control. Washington's compromise location on the border of North and South proved precarious during the '''Civil War'''. Caught between Confederate Virginia on one side of the Potomac, and southern sympathizers in surrounding Maryland, President Lincoln established a network of forts surrounding the capital. As the center of war operations for the Union, government workers, soldiers, and runaway slaves flooded into the city. Despite the city's growth, Washington still had dirt roads and lacked basic sanitation. After the war, some members of Congress suggested moving the capital further west, but President Ulysses S. Grant refused to consider such a proposal. In 1871, Congress created a new territorial government for the whole District of Columbia charged with modernizing the capital. Sewers and gas lines were installed, streets were paved, and the town was transformed into a modern metropolis. However, the high cost of the initiative (and alleged cronyism) ultimately bankrupted the District government and later public works projects could not keep up with the city's growing population. By the early 1900s, L'Enfant's vision of a grand national capital had become marred by slums and randomly placed buildings, including a railroad station on the National Mall. A plan enacted by Congress in 1901 beautified Washington's ceremonial core, re-landscaping the Capitol grounds and the National Mall, clearing slums, and establishing a new city-wide park system, finally developing the city into L'Enfant's intended grand design. The New Deal spending of the 1930s under president Franklin Delano Roosevelt led to the construction of even more federal buildings, memorials, and museums. With the start of World War II, government spending in Washington increased, a trend that has continued over the decades. In 1957, Washington became the first city to have a majority African-American population and the population of the city exceeded 800,000. The March on Washington and the ''I Have A Dream'' speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 were major events in the civil rights movement. After the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in April 1968, riots broke out at the intersection of 14th St and U St and 1,200 buildings were badly damaged or destroyed. Many businesses were forced to permanently close and thousands of jobs were permanently lost. The influx of crack cocaine marred the District in the 1970s and 1980s. Government services and the public school system went into disrepair. The expanding suburbs, with excellent schools and lower crime and tax rates, became more desirable places to live by many. The population of the District fell below 600,000, shrinking the tax base. The arrest of Mayor Marion Barry on drug charges in 1990 also hurt the city's reputation. In 1991, D.C. led the country in homicides and many of the buildings destroyed in the 1968 riots still remained in rubble. Several government agencies, including the Patent and Trade Office, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), moved their offices to the suburbs. A wave of change began in the late 1990s. The construction of the '''Verizon Center''' and the nearby Metrorail station in 1997 led people to return to the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]] for the first time in years. Further revitalization efforts in the late 1990s, supported by President Clinton and Mayor Anthony Williams, led to D.C. becoming one of the fastest improving cities in the U.S. and the population once again began to climb. ===People=== [[Image:Wilsonbldg wts.JPG|thumb|250px|The Wilson Building, seat of the Mayor and City Council]] D.C.'s culture is in no small part defined by a '''divide''' between black and white, native and transient, as well as cultural diversity from around the world. According to the 2010 census, D.C.s population is 51% black, 39% white, and 9% Hispanic. As a result of its large black population, D.C. has long been a national center of African-American culture. Known as the "Chocolate City" due to its black heritage, it was the first black-majority city in the country, and until the 1920s (when it was surpassed by [[New York City|New York]]) D.C. was home to the largest black population of any city. The famous U Street in [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]] was known as '''Black Broadway''', with native Washingtonian '''Duke Ellington''' performing in the jazz clubs on this street. The District was long an attractive destination for African Americans leaving the [[South (United States of America)|South]], as it was both nearby and a bastion of tolerance and progressivism in race relations. It was the home of abolitionist '''Frederick Douglass''' and the first of the formerly-segregated U.S. cities to integrate its public schools in 1954. D.C. is also home to [http://www.howard.edu/ Howard University] in [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]], one of the nation's most important historically black colleges. The persisting influence of African American culture upon D.C.'s identity is obvious in the popular consciousness, the city government, local sports, popular and high culture, and, above all, the local intellectual and philosophical movements. Compared to other American cities, relatively few residents are home-town natives, rather than transplants from elsewhere. According to data published by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2011, only 37.3% of D.C. residents were born in D.C. The transient population is overwhelmingly professional, young, white, affluent, and highly educated—drawn to the city for its government-related work and booming economy. This is in stark contrast to the local African-American population, which has deep roots in the community, leading to socioeconomic diversity—some areas of the city rank among the nation's poorest, most alienated, and underprivileged, plagued with serious problems in the public schools and violent housing projects. {{infobox|P Funk on D.C.|''We didn't get our forty acres and a mule,''<br> ''but we did get you CC...''<br> ''A Chocolate City is no dream,''<br> ''it's my piece of the rock and I love you CC.''}} The sometimes uncomfortable blend of the semi-transient professional population and permanent residents is often the source of controversy, especially as D.C. has been experiencing a wave of neighborhood rebuilding and "gentrification." Young professionals with tight budgets and distaste for long daily commutes have, in recent years, been driven to move into poorer neighborhoods in search of low rent and easy access to city amenities. But while there is inevitably some conflict around neighborhood change, these changes have also created D.C.'s most diverse, culturally vibrant, and exciting neighborhoods—just walk up U St or 18th St in [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]] or [[Washington, D.C./Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights|Adams Morgan]], and you'll see that it's not a vain hope that the city's various cultures can come together to create something greater. D.C., and particularly the metro area beyond the city limits, is impressively '''international'''. In the immediate metro area a whopping one third of the population is foreign born. The biggest immigrant group is no doubt from [[Central America]], mostly from [[El Salvador]]. Latino culture finds its home in the city in [[Washington, D.C./Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights|Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights]]—both neighborhoods where you'll find all the various cultures of the city intermingling. D.C. also has a big African immigrant population, with an exceptionally large [[Ethiopia]]n community (the second largest in the world after [[Addis Ababa]]), which has bestowed the city with a love for Ethiopian food, and which finds its urban center in D.C.'s own [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Little Ethiopia]]. The international culture extends well beyond the immigrant communities, though, to the big foreign professional population, as well as the brain drain of Americans from all around the country looking for work in the international relations field—D.C. is, simply put, the nation's most international town. '''Local politics''', and local anger at the relations between the city and the national government, are perhaps the glue that binds all Washingtonians together. The District of Columbia is under the ultimate control of the U.S. Congress. Since 1973, District residents have been able to elect a Mayor as well as representatives to the D.C. Council. However, Congress retains the right to overturn laws passed by the city. The over 630,000 citizens residing in the city do not have voting representation in Congress because the District is not a "state." As a reminder to visitors that D.C. residents are taxed but are unable to vote for Congress, District license plates bear the slogan "Taxation Without Representation"—the same slogan used to denounce British rule before the Revolutionary War. ===Climate=== {{Climate | units = Imperial | janhigh = 42 | febhigh = 47 | marhigh = 56 | aprhigh = 66 | mayhigh = 75 | junhigh = 84 | julhigh = 88 | aughigh = 86 | sephigh = 79 | octhigh = 68 | novhigh = 57 | dechigh = 47 | janlow = 27 | feblow = 30 | marlow = 37 | aprlow = 46 | maylow = 56 | junlow = 65 | jullow = 70 | auglow = 69 | seplow = 62 | octlow = 50 | novlow = 40 | declow = 32 | janprecip = 3.2 | febprecip = 2.6 | marprecip = 3.6 | aprprecip = 2.7 | mayprecip = 3.8 | junprecip = 3.1 | julprecip = 3.6 | augprecip = 3.4 | sepprecip = 3.8 | octprecip = 3.2 | novprecip = 3.0 | decprecip = 3.0 | description = {{ForecastNOAA|Washington, D.C.|38.895111|-77.036667}} }} D.C.'s climate has a bad reputation, the city having supposedly been built on a '''swamp''' with the purpose of discouraging a large bureaucracy. After all, if no one wanted to live in D.C., then there would not be too many bureaucrats. This is all untrue. There was no swamp here; in fact, even in the early 1800's, most of the city was comprised of apple orchards. And the weather is actually quite pleasant during the spring and fall. It's hard to beat '''spring''' in D.C. The northerly subtropical climate results in cool breezes, moderate temperatures, lush growth, flowers, budding trees, and, of course, the '''cherry blossoms'''. The most beautiful time of spring usually falls from April to mid-May. Domestic tourists know this, though, and you can expect the cherry blossom walk around the Tidal Basin to see (pedestrian) traffic jams that put the Beltway to shame. (A truly savvy tourist can escape the crowds but still enjoy the cherry blossoms at the [[Washington, D.C./Near Northeast|National Arboretum]].) '''Fall''' rivals spring for perfect temperatures. It's also a lovely time for a walk in [[#Rock Creek Park|Rock Creek Park]], where the dense forest bursts with multicolored confetti. '''Winter''' sees few tourists, but it's actually a great time to visit. While it's less attractive in December, the '''Gulf Stream''' ensures that the temperatures remain mild, with very sporadic snow. But the best thing about the season is that the museums are practically empty, and theater season is in full force. However, it's very hot and very unpleasant during the '''summer''', due to the miserable, impenetrable '''humidity'''. On a hot day in D.C. in July, you will sweat like a dog, the kids will complain incessantly, and you'll want to spend as much time indoors as possible. It is not the best time to visit. It's worth considering the '''political climate''' as well. Before heading to D.C., research which events will coincide with your visit. Major international conferences, political events, or protests can hinder your sightseeing tour in dramatic fashion and also send lodging prices through the roof. There are also several weeks during the year, as well as most of August, when Congress is on recess. During these weeks, there are fewer official visitors, elected officials, and staff members; the Metro becomes less crowded and there are overall fewer people in the city. ===Literature=== [[Image:Swann St, Dupont Circle.jpg|thumb|250px|Rowhouses in Dupont Circle]] Washingtonians are avid readers, and not just of the news—each Metro car at rush hour is a veritable library. Nonetheless, there is only a little "D.C. literature" to speak of. The handful of notable works focused on DC as a city/metro area include: *Dinaw Mengestu's ''The Beautiful Things that Heaven Bears'' is set in [[Washington, D.C./Logan Circle|Logan Circle]], where the protagonist, an Ethiopian refugee, and his other African immigrant friends struggle both with internal pangs of loss and memory as well as the steady gentrification of their neighborhood. *Edward P. Jones' ''Lost In the City'' is a collection of short stories revolving around African-American life in DC's outlying neighborhoods. These exceptions aside, the city's culture has always been overshadowed by national politics, and those looking for local flavor will mostly find political works: political chronicles, political histories, political hot air, political historical fiction, and of course political thrillers. *Henry Adams' ''Democracy'' is President John Quincy Adams' grandson's satirical send-up of the moral morass that is politics. (Things haven't changed in the 120 years since he wrote it.) Almost certainly President Rutherford B Hayes' least favorite book, this remains a great read two centuries later. *Dan Brown's ''The Lost Symbol'' sold one million copies on the first day it was published, so it's fair to assume that this 2009 book by the author of the ''Da Vinci Code'' could become the most famous D.C. work of fiction of all time. It's a mad chase of arcane conspiracies around D.C.'s [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Masonic Temple]], National Cathedral, Smithsonian, Washington Monument, and every darkest nook and narrowest cranny of the Capitol Building. *John Grisham's ''The Pelican Brief''. Intrigue, corruption, and homicide on the Supreme Court, and some good chases around the capital city in one of Grisham's most famous thrillers. Republicans may get an unfair portrayal, but this is a good page turner. *George Pelecanos' ''Sweet Forever''. Pelecanos is one of D.C.'s rarest authors—one who knows the city beyond the politics, in and out, and uses it extensively and effectively as the backdrop for some amazing mysteries. In this one, detective Nick Stefanos investigates a drug-related murder on 1980s [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|U St]], leading him into a maze of basketball, dirty cops, the beginnings of the local crack empire, underground music, a thoroughly corrupt mayor's office, and all-around grit in a dangerous city. *Ron Suskin's ''Hope in the Unseen'' and ''The One Percent Doctrine'' are both political, but about very different sides of Washington. The former chronicles the experiences of Cedric Jennings from his nightmarish Ballou High School in [[Washington, D.C./Anacostia|Anacostia]] to the Ivy League. ''The One Percent Doctrine'', on the other hand, is an inside look at the run up to the Iraq War, predicated on the infamous one-percent doctrine coined in the wake of 9/11 by then-Vice President Dick Cheney. *Gore Vidal's ''Lincoln''. America's legendary master of political historical fiction turns his pen on the Lincoln Oval Office, bringing the administration's central figures to life in a way that no biography could. Vidal is famous for his lack of charity to beloved national figures, but even his sharp pen can't quite tarnish the nation's greatest. *Bob Woodward's ''All the President's Men'' is perhaps the nation's single most famous political chronicle: the story of the investigative journalism that unearthed the Watergate Scandal and led to the impeachment and political demise of President Nixon. Woodward remains a huge influence in Washington, particularly due to his eminently readable insider accounts of the workings of the Bush Administration. ''Bush at War'' and ''Plan of Attack'' stand out. The first is a chronicle of the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent decision to invade [[Afghanistan]], and the second addresses the run-up to the invasion of [[Iraq]]. In addition to the above, a trip to D.C. is a good time to pick up a presidential biography or two. Favorites include: *Arthur Schlesinger's ''A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy in the White House'' is the most famous account of the JFK presidency. Biased, certainly, but it's hard to beat an account by a Harvard historian turned special advisor who was there in the Oval Office to see every decision being made. *Stephen Oates' ''Let the Trumpet Sound: A Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.'' Martin Luther King isn't closely associated with the city, but this is a great inspirational read to keep in mind on the Mall, thinking of his ''I Have a Dream'' speech. *Lou Cannon's ''Ronald Reagan: the Role of a Lifetime'' is one of the few mature Reagan biographies that is neither a tribute nor an attack, written about his years in office by the inner-circle chronicler who knew him best. *Frank Friedel's ''Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Rendezvous with Destiny''. FDR's presidency was so influential, and just plain long, that it's difficult to find good one-volume biographies—look no further than this definitive work. *Joseph Ellis' ''His Excellency: George Washington''. A Washington biography is an obvious reading choice on a trip to his namesake city, as his story is the story of the founding of both the nation and the capital (and his [[Mount Vernon (Virginia)|estate]] is an easy day trip outside the city). Ellis' account is very travel-friendly—accessible, humanist, and mercifully short. ===Film=== There is no end to the list of films set in D.C., as the nation's capital provides the essential backdrop to just about every political thriller and practically every alien invasion or other disaster movie set in the U.S. There are a proud few, though, that stand out either for their creation of national myths or for having actually captured something of the real culture of the city. *''The Exorcist'' (William Friedkin, 1973) is a rare film in that it is both unmistakably Washingtonian and entirely unrelated to politics. It's best remembered for terrifying audiences with a story uncomfortably plausible to those raised in the Catholic Church. Formidable evil forces and equally formidable Jesuits collide in the struggle for the soul of a young girl living in [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]], in a tale where the modern humanist world quivers in the face of the ancient and the mystical. *''In the Line of Fire'' (Wolfgang Petersen, 1993): How do you make a D.C. political thriller stand out among all the rest? Simple: Clint Eastwood is the Secret Service agent, and John Malkovich is the psychopathic assassin. If you intend to watch, you should also plan to add the legendary [http://www.ebbitt.com/ Old Ebbitt Grille] in the [[Washington, D.C./West End|West End]] to your dining itinerary. *''The More the Merrier'' (George Stevens, 1943): A goofy romantic comedy, widely hailed as one of the best of its kind, set in WWII-era D.C., amidst the acute housing shortage faced by war workers, soldiers and other travelers during WWII. *''Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'' (Frank Capra, 1939) is the defining American myth of the ability of political idealism to stand up for the people against entrenched political interests and corruption, and, just maybe, to win. Nary a cynic remains tearless through Jimmy Stewart's defining performance. The movie is shown outdoors on the National Mall nearly every summer for [http://blog.when.com/screenonthegreen/ Screen on the Green]. *''The Day the Earth Stood Still'' (Robert Wise, 1951): This classic black-and-white sci-fi film, in which aliens land on the National Mall to deliver a message about nuclear weapons and peace, holds a special place in Washingtonians' hearts because it involves not only high-powered scientists and military leaders, but also ordinary Washingtonians (one of the main characters is a single mother and a secretary in the Department of Labor). *''A Few Good Men'' (Tom Cruise, 1992): A dynamic Navy JAG attorney blends two D.C. professions often overlooked beneath the glow of the Capitol Dome. As LT Daniel Kaffee, Tom Cruise realizes that his Naval service is more than just a resume bullet as he defends two Marines charged with murder. From the Navy Yard to a seedy New York Avenue motel to the leafy streets of gentrified [[Washington, D.C./Adams Morgan|Adams Morgan]], this film gives Washington, D.C. an honest portrayal. More importantly, the story is a window into the idealism of many young D.C. transplants who move to town in search of a chance to change lives for the better. *''All the President's Men'' (Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Robards; 1976): An unflattering and historically accurate portrayal of the events surrounding the Watergate scandal and the subsequent investigation by ''Washington Post'' journalists Bob Woodward (Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Hoffman) *''The Nine Lives of Marion Barry'' (2009) is an HBO documentary that takes a look at Washington during its boom-and-bust period under the city's most infamous local politician, four-term mayor Marion Barry. The film provides a balanced and unique insight that is necessary to truly understand America's capital, including the areas dismissed by most visitors to the city. ==Get in== ===By plane=== {{see also|Air travel in the United States}} Washington, D.C. ({{IATA|WAS}} for [[Metropolitan Area Airport Codes|all airports]]) is served by three major airports. All three airports offer unlimited free WiFi. '''[http://www.flyreagan.com/ Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport]''' ({{IATA|DCA}}) is the closest and most convenient airport to D.C., located 3 miles south of the city in [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]], [[Virginia]], just across the Potomac River. However, there are no customs clearance facilities and therefore it can only serve destinations in the United States or airports in Canada and the Caribbean that allow U.S. customs pre-clearance. Moreover, due to the noise created by planes flying directly over a heavily populated area, the number of non-stop long-haul flights is limited. At Gravelly Point Park, directly north of the runway, you can watch planes takeoff and land, providing some great photo opportunities. DCA has 3 terminals, which are connected by walkways and by shuttle bus: * Terminal A (gates 1-9) - Air Canada, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country * Terminal B (gates 10-34) - Alaska, American, Delta, United, Virgin America * Terminal C (gates 34-45) - American To get to D.C. from the airport: * '''[http://wmata.com/ WMATA]''' operates Metrorail service to the airport via the Blue and Yellow lines. The trip to the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]] takes approximately 15 minutes and costs approximately $2. Metrorail operates from 5AM to midnight weekdays (to 3AM Friday night), 7AM to 3AM Saturday, 7AM to midnight Sunday. * '''[http://www.wmata.com/bus/timetables/va/13a-g.pdf?n Metrobus 13F & 13G]''' operate between the airport and the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]] from 5AM to 8AM. * '''Taxi''' service to the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]] takes approximately 10 minutes and costs about $15. [[File:Washington Dulles International Airport at Dusk.jpg|thumb|350px|The distinctive Main Terminal building at Washington-Dulles]] '''[http://mwaa.com/dulles/dulles.htm Washington Dulles International Airport]''' ({{IATA|IAD}}) is located 26 miles west of D.C. in [[Sterling (Virginia)|Sterling]], [[Virginia]] and serves as D.C.'s primary international and intercontinental airport. The main terminal is an architectural masterpiece, with a curved roof that arcs gracefully into air, suspended over a huge open ticketing and check-in area. Unfortunately some functionality was scrapped in pursuit of aesthetics—the layout includes lengthy corridors and long escalators and you will have to take a train between the main building and the concourses - expect that you will need some extra time to get to the gate. Many carriers serve the airport, which serves as an East Coast hub for United Airlines. If you have extra time to kill at Dulles, consider taking [http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/983.htm Fairfax Connector Bus #983] to the free [http://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center/ Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center], which includes an unrivaled collection of spacecraft and aircraft. The bus departs from the airport every 20 minutes daily, costing $1.75 and taking 12 minutes to reach the museum. To get to D.C. from the airport: * '''[http://www.washfly.com/flyer_bus_schedule.htm The Silver Line Express Bus]''' operates every 15 minutes between the airport and the garage near the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station (Silver Line). The bus journey takes 10 minutes and costs $5. From there, after crossing the pedestrian bridge over the highway to reach the Metrorail station, the journey by Metrorail to the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]] takes another 45 minutes. A cheaper but slower option to get from the airport to the garage near the Metrorail station is to take [http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/981.htm Fairfax Connector Bus Routes 981/983] which depart the airport every 20 minutes from 9AM-7PM and every 40 minutes from 6AM-9AM and 7PM-11PM. The bus journey takes 30 minutes and costs $1.75. Note that the Silver Line of the Metrorail is in the process of being extended to the airport; however, the projected completion date is in 2020. * '''[http://wmata.com/bus/timetables/dc/05a.pdf Metrobus 5A]''' makes stops in [[Herndon]], [[Tysons Corner]], Rosslyn Metrorail Station (Blue and Orange Lines), and L'Enfant Plaza Metrorail Station (Green, Yellow, Blue, and Orange Lines), a few blocks south of the [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|National Mall]]. It generally departs from the airport every 40 minutes on weekdays and hourly (though not on the hour) on weekends, taking 40-50 minutes to the Rosslyn Metrorail Station and 50-60 minutes to the L'Enfant Plaza Metrorail Station. The fare is $7 one-way (no change given). The bus stops near Curb 2E outside of the airport terminal. * '''[http://uber.com/ Uber]''' is a popular method of transport between the airport and the city due to the complexity of public transport. A non-surge rate trip using UberX to the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]] costs around $45 and takes about 40-60 minutes. The pickup point can be reached by walking up the ramp after exiting the baggage claim area. * '''[http://washfly.com/Taxi.html Washington Flyer Taxi]''' is the exclusive provider of taxis from the airport. A taxi trip to the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]] costs around $75 and takes about 40-60 minutes. The taxi stand is down the ramp from the baggage claim area. * '''[http://supershuttle.com/ SuperShuttle]''' and '''[http://www.supremeairportshuttle.com/ Supreme Airport Shuttle]''' operate door-to-door shared ride services to anywhere in the D.C. area. The fare to D.C. is $29 for the first passenger in your party, $10 for each additional passenger. The ticket booths are down the ramp from the baggage claim area. Shuttles leave when full or 20 minutes after the first passenger bought a ticket. '''[http://bwiairport.com/ Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport]''' ({{IATA|BWI}}) is 30 miles northeast of D.C. and 10 miles south of downtown [[Baltimore]], near [[Glen Burnie]], [[Maryland]]. Compared to IAD and DCA, BWI is the farthest from D.C., but also offers the nicest in-airport experience. To get to D.C. from the airport: * '''[http://wmata.com/bus/timetables/md/b30.pdf Metrobus B30]''' operates between the airport and the [[Greenbelt]] Metrorail Station (Green Line). The fare is $7 one-way (no change given) and takes about 40 minutes. From there, the Metrorail to the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]] takes another 25 minutes. The bus makes 2 stops on the lower level of the airport: outside Terminal A (Southwest Airlines) and Terminal E (the international terminal). * '''[http://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/201June2015.pdf ICC Bus 201]''' operates hourly service between the airport and [[Gaithersburg]], with a stop at the Shady Grove Metrorail Station (Red Line). The fare is $5 one-way (no change given) and takes about 70 minutes. From there, the Metrorail to the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]] takes another 35 minutes. The bus makes 2 stops on the lower level of the airport: outside Terminal A (Southwest Airlines) and Terminal E (the international terminal). * '''[http://mtamaryland.com/ MARC]''' commuter-rail train and '''[http://amtrak.com/ Amtrak]''' operate between BWI Rail Station and Union Station on [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]], also stopping at the New Carrolton Metrorail Station (Orange Line). A free "Amtrak/MARC" shuttle bus runs from the airport terminal to the BWI Rail Station every 12 minutes. The journey takes 10 minutes. If you are in a rush, you can can take a taxi for $8–9. MARC service to BWI is available on the "Penn" line and costs $6 one-way. MARC service is infrequent on the weekends; check the [http://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/PENN-Weekend_Sched-Grid103013.pdf online schedules]. Amtrak service costs $13-22 and is cheaper if purchased online in advance. * '''[http://uber.com/ Uber]''' is a popular method of transport between the airport and the city due to the complexity of public transport. A non-surge rate trip using UberX to the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]] costs around $50 and takes around 45-75 minutes. * '''Taxi''' service to the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]] takes around 45-75 minutes and costs around $100. * '''[http://supershuttle.com/ SuperShuttle]''' operates a door-to-door shared ride service to anywhere in the D.C. area. The fare to D.C. is $37 for the first passenger in your party, $12 for each additional passenger. Shuttles leave when full or 20 minutes after the first passenger bought a ticket. ===By train=== '''[[Rail travel in the United States|Amtrak]]''' trains arrive from all over the country, particularly the Northeast Corridor ([[Boston]]-to-[[Richmond (Virginia)|Richmond]]). All stop at Union Station in [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]] (Red Line Metro), a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol Building. The ''Capitol Limited'' comes from [[Chicago]], passing through [[Pittsburgh]]. A few lines also stop in adjacent [[Alexandria (Virginia)|Alexandria]], [[Virginia]], very close to the King Street stop on the Blue/Yellow Metro lines. If you are coming from the south, it might be easier to get off there, depending on your destination. '''[http://mta.maryland.gov/marc-train Maryland Rail Commuter (MARC)]''' provides weekday service to/from [[Baltimore]]'s Camden Station and daily service to Baltimore Penn Station, via the Camden or the Penn Line, both of which operate from D.C.'s Union Station. Only the Penn Line stops at BWI Airport. MARC also provides service on the Brunswick line towards western [[Maryland]] through the suburbs of [[Silver Spring]], [[Kensington]], [[Rockville]], [[Gaithersburg]], and [[Germantown]], on the way out to [[Frederick]] and on to [[Harpers Ferry]], [[West Virginia]] on Monday through Friday. '''[http://vre.org Virginia Railway Express (VRE)]''' provides weekday rail service between Union Station and points southwest, starting in the [[Virginia]] suburbs of Manassas and [[Fredericksburg (Virginia)|Fredericksburg]]. ===By car=== D.C. is primarily served by the coastal superhighway, '''I-95''' from [[Baltimore]] or [[Richmond (Virginia)|Richmond]]. It does not go into the city itself, dodging the District by running along the eastern portion of '''the Beltway''' (I-495). Coming from the south, '''I-395''' serves as a sort of extension of I-95 going past the Beltway into the city. The intent was to run I-95 straight through the city towards Baltimore, but locals scuttled the plan, leaving this section's terminus in the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]. '''I-495''' is '''the Capital Beltway'''. The Beltway is reviled across the nation for its dangerous traffic patterns and impressive congestion (particularly during rush hour, when it rivals the Cross-Bronx Expressway in [[New York City]] as the most miserable highway in the United States). Still, the Beltway is often the only practical way to travel between suburbs. The Beltway also symbolically represents the divide between media and politicians in Washington and people and media outside of it, with the Beltway sometimes jokingly referred to as having reality warping capacities. Because the Beltway is a circle, the direction of travel is often referred to by which "loop" is being used. The '''Inner Loop''' runs clockwise around the city, and the '''Outer Loop''' runs counter-clockwise around Washington, DC. Other particularly notable routes include: '''I-270''', which connects '''I-70''' in [[Frederick]] to I-495 in [[Bethesda]]; '''I-66''' starts at the western part of downtown and goes 75 miles west, ending near [[Front Royal]], [[Virginia]]; '''US-50''' traverses D.C. primarily along city roads east–west, heading east toward [[Annapolis]] and [[Ocean City (Maryland)|Ocean City]] (the latter by way of the Bay Bridge), and west across the Teddy Roosevelt Bridge into [[Northern Virginia]] and then all the way cross-country to [[Sacramento]], [[California]]; the '''Baltimore-Washington Pkwy''' (also "B-W Pkwy") starts at I-295 in [[Washington, D.C./Anacostia|Anacostia]], crossing Central Maryland, passing near BWI Airport and terminating in Baltimore. Inside the Beltway, I-66 is '''HOV-2''' only (all cars must have at least two passengers) eastbound 6AM-9:30AM and westbound 4PM-6:30PM. The HOV-2 restriction applies to the entire highway, not just specific lanes. US-50, US-29, and the George Washington Pkwy are the alternatives. ====Auto Train==== If you are coming from Florida, [[Amtrak]]'s "Auto Train" might be an option for you, as its Northern terminus, [[Lorton]], Virginia was designed to be easily reachable by car from the DC area. The Southern terminus, [[Sanford (Florida)]] is within driving distance of [[Orlando]]. The train runs daily and takes about 17 and a half hours overnight to complete the one way trip. ====Parking==== '''[http://dpw.dc.gov/page/parking-regulations Parking regulations]''' are complicated in D.C. on weekdays. Metered parking is available throughout commercial areas, but meters limited to 2 hours during the daytime. ''Zoned'' parking is free, but you are limited to parking for two hours in each designated ''zone'' per day, although there is no parking time limit between 10PM and 7AM. Check the signs! Presumably, you could move your car to a different zone every 2 hours during the day and then find a metered spot to ditch your car overnight, but that would not be practical. Weekends and federal holidays are more accommodating to guests as there are less parking restrictions. So if you are coming by car during the week, what do you do? There are plenty of public parking garages and many hotels have garages but the cost will be $15-30 per day. The 2,194-space, $24/day, [http://www.unionstationdc.com/parking Union Station parking lot] in [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]] is convenient to many attractions. If you have a friend in the city, they can go to their local district police station to get you a temporary [http://ddot.dc.gov/page/visitor-parking-pass-program visitor parking permit], good for 15 days. There are garages offering parking for as low as $4.35 per day near several [http://wmata.com/rail/parking/parking_detail.cfm?station=all metro stations]. Three stations have a ''very limited'' number of multi-day parking spots, up to ten days: Greenbelt, Huntington, and Franconia-Springfield. And if you just don't want to pay for parking at all, head over to a residential area in the suburbs ''outside'' of D.C. near a Metro station to ditch your car, then walk or catch a bus to the station and head into D.C.! However, if you are staying for a while, be aware that enforcement is strict on "abandoned" cars in the outlying counties. ===By bus=== The fabled '''Chinatown Bus''', which served the thrifty immigrant populations of the various East Coast "chinatowns," revolutionized intercity bus transit throughout the region by advertising a bus going to [[New York City]] for as little as $10. The bus of legend has been replaced by a host of competing services offering a similar deal—a cheap, direct ride with a scheduled street corner pick up and drop off point. This has forced the bus giant, Greyhound, to adjust its rates downwards to stay competitive, although it remains the only real choice for anyone going to smaller cities off the well-traveled D.C.–[[Philadelphia]]–[[New York City]]–[[Boston]] corridor. Most bus companies pickup/dropoff at Union Station in [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]]; however, you have a lot of bus choices if coming from New York City - there are bus companies that dropoff at [[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]], [[Bethesda]], [[Maryland]] and [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]], [[Virginia]] and these may be much more convenient to your accommodation - check where you are staying before you book a bus. You do not need to book in advance, although it can be much cheaper to do so. Buses tend to be fully booked on Friday and Sunday evenings since weekend trips are popular among the locals. Most buses have power outlets and Wi-Fi access on board, although the Wi-Fi is not always reliable. * '''[http://www.bestbus.com/ BestBus]''', ☎ +1 202-332-2691. Operates service to/from Penn Station in [[New York City]] ($30-45) and, in the summer, weekend service to [[Dewey Beach]] and [[Rehoboth Beach]] in [[Delaware]] ($39); Pickup/dropoff at Union Station and [[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]]. The buses to/from New York also pickup and dropoff in [[Manassas]] and at the [[Silver Spring]], Vienna, Franconia-Springfield Metrorail stations. * '''[http://www.boltbus.com/ BoltBus]''', ☎ +1 877-265-8287. Operates service to/from [[New York City]] and [[Newark (New Jersey)|Newark]], [[New Jersey]]; Pickup/dropoff at Union Station. Fares range from $1-45 depending on advance purchase and departure time. * '''[http://easternshuttle.com/ Eastern Shuttle]''', ☎ +1 212-244-6132. Operates service to/from Penn Station and Allen St in [[New York City]] ($21 weekday, $25 weekend). Pickup/dropoff in D.C. is at 715 H St NW, near the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metrorail station in the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]], with limited pickups from [[Rockville]]. * '''[http://www.focusbus.com/ Focus Bus]''', ☎ +1 215-625-7999. Operates service to/from [[New York City]] ($21) and [[Philadelphia]] ($15). Pickup/dropoff at 513 H St NW, near the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metrorail station in the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]. * '''[http://greyhound.com/ Greyhound]''', ☎ +1 800-231-2222. Operates service to/from almost every major city in the United States. Pickup/dropoff at Union Station. Fares to [[New York City]] range from $11 if purchased in advance on the internet to $45 on the departure date. There are other Greyhound stations in [[Silver Spring]] and [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]], with limited service. * '''[http://us.megabus.com/ Megabus]''', ☎ +1 877-462-6342. Operates service between Washington DC and 20 major cities including [[New York City]], [[Baltimore]], [[Boston]], [[Toronto]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Buffalo]], [[Pittsburgh]], [[Charlotte]], and [[Atlanta]]. Fares start at $1 when reserved far in advance. Pickup/dropoff at Union Station. Power outlets. Wheelchair accessible. * '''[http://www.peterpanbus.com/ Peter Pan]''', ☎ +1 800-343-9999. Operates service to/from [[New York City]], with onward connections to several cities in New England. Fares to [[New York City]] range from $11 if purchased in advance on the internet to $45 on the departure date. Pickup/dropoff at Union Station. * '''[https://www.royalsprinter.com/ Royal Sprinter]''', operates 2 daily luxurious 8-seater buses between Washington and New York. The cost is $95 each way, but the services include comfortable seats with plenty of leg room, seven-inch flat screen monitors with DirecTV at every seat and bottles of water. Pickup/dropoff in DC in near the Foggy Bottom and Friendship Heights Metrorail stations. The stop in New York is at 61st Street & Park Ave. * '''[http://tripperbus.com/ Tripper Bus]''' ☎ +1 877-826-3874. Operates service to/from Penn Station in [[New York City]]. Pickup/dropoff near the Metrorail station in [[Bethesda]], [[Maryland]] and the Rosslyn Metrorail station in [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]], [[Virginia]]. $27 one way with discounts possible for advance purchase. Power outlets. Free one-way ticket with every 6 tickets purchased. * '''[http://vamoosebus.com/ Vamoose Bus]''', ☎ +1 301-718-0036. Operates service to/from Penn Station in [[New York City]]. Pickup/dropoff near the Metrorail station in [[Bethesda]], [[Maryland]] and the Rosslyn Metrorail station in [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]], [[Virginia]]. $30-40. Free one-way ticket with every $120 spent. Operates a "Gold Bus" once per day which features large leather seats with plenty of legroom ($60 each way). Power outlets. * '''[http://washingtondeluxe.com/ Washington Deluxe]''', ☎ +1 866-287-6932. Operates service to/from [[New York City]]. $22 on weekdays with advance purchase, $26-34 weekends or walkup. Free ticket with every eight purchased. Pickup/dropoff at [[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]] and Union Station in DC and Penn Station, Times Square, and limited dropoffs at Prospect Park in [[New York City]]. Power outlets. No advance purchase required. ==Get around== '''D.C. is a walking and biking town.''' It's no surprise that D.C. has been cited as the fittest city in the country; residents and visitors get a lot of exercise simply getting around the city! Even if you plan on taking public transport or driving, you will often find yourself walking, biking, or taking a pedicab for the remainder of the day. Most of the city's attractions, such as the museums and monuments along the National Mall, are located near each other, which makes driving or taking Metro between locations either impractical or impossible. Therefore, when touring around Washington make sure to wear good walking shoes and, especially during the spring and summer, wear comfortable and light clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, apply sunscreen, and drink lots of water. During the summer, visit air-conditioned museums during the day, and save the monuments, neighborhood tours, and other outdoor attractions for the cooler early morning and evening hours. ===City layout=== The city is split into four quadrants of unequal size, which radiate out from the [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Building]]: Northwest (NW), Northeast (NE), Southeast (SE), and Southwest (SW). The NW quadrant is by far the largest and SW the smallest. Addresses in the city always include the quadrant abbreviation, e.g., 1000 H Street NE. Take note of the quadrant, otherwise you may find yourself on the exact opposite side of town from your destination! City streets are generally laid out in a grid, with east-west streets primarily named with letters (A–W) and north-south streets named with numbers. The street numbers and letters increase as the distance from the Capitol building increases. The numerous diagonal avenues, many named after states, that serve as the city's principal arteries. The street numbers and letters increase with distance from the Capitol. The grid has a few peculiarities that are a legacy from the city's foundation. The City of Washington originally occupied only a portion of the total area of the District. As a result, outside of what is now often called the "L'Enfant City", streets do not strictly adhere to the grid system. However, you will find that many street names were simply extended where practical and, past the letter "W", for east-west streets, two-syllable street names (e.g., Irving Street, Lamont Street) follow the single-letter streets in alphabetical order, followed by three-syllable street names. Curious to note, visitors to Washington will quickly discover that there is no "J" St. This is because, until the mid-nineteenth century, the letters "I" and "J" were indistinguishable when written. Following that same idea, "I" Street is often written as "Eye" Street, to distinguish it from the letter "L" and the numeral "1", and "Q" Street, is often written "Que," "Cue," or "Queue." ===By public transportation=== For tourists, it is usually much easier to get around the city using public transportation, since parking is expensive and driving in a crowded city is not easy. The [http://wmata.com/ Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)] operates the city's generally excellent public transportation system. Trains, buses and bikes are affordable and widely used. The District Department of Transportation provides information about all modes of public transportation available in the city on the tourist-friendly website '''[http://godcgo.com goDCgo]''', and there are a number of [http://godcgo.com/home/tools-for-getting-around/transit-apps.aspx Transit Apps] available with planning and real time information. ====By Metrorail==== [[File:Washington Metro diagram sb.svg|thumb|450px]] {{Infobox|Metrorail Hours of Operation| *Monday-Thursday: 5AM-midnight *Friday: 5AM-3AM *Saturday: 7AM-3AM *Sunday: 7AM-midnight}} The '''Metrorail''' is D.C.'s intra-city train system. It is composed of six color-coded rail lines that run primarily underground within the District and above ground in the nearby suburbs. It's clean, safe, user-friendly, and sports a surprisingly elegant and pleasing brutalist aesthetic. However, on nights and weekends, constant track maintenance can cause wait times of up to 30 minutes, making getting around the city by Metrorail significantly more difficult. The Metrorail also attracts very large crowds during major public events; expect jam-packed stations and trains during any major event in D.C. such as the July 4th parade. ====Metrorail fares==== [[Image:WMATA Metro.JPG|thumb|300px|The Metro]] [http://wmata.com/fares/metrorail.cfm Metrorail fares] depend on the distance traveled and whether the trip starts during a peak or off-peak time period. '''Peak''' fares are in effect Monday thru Friday from 5-9:30AM and from 3-7PM as well as Friday and Saturday nights from Midnight-3AM. '''Off-peak''' fares are in effect Monday thru Friday from 9:30AM-3PM and from 7PM-midnight and Saturday and Sunday from 7AM-midnight. Peak period fares range from $2.15 to $5.90, while off-peak period fares range from $1.75 to $3.60, depending on distance traveled. Up to two children ages four and younger may ride free per paying adult. Seniors can purchase a [http://www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip/senior.cfm Senior SmarTrip Card] (see below) from a [http://www.wmata.com/fares/purchase/where.cfm Metrorail office] for $2, and get reduced Metrorail fares of $1.25-$2.65 per trip, but the hassle of purchasing the card may not be practical or worthwhile unless staying in the city for quite some time. Riders enter and exit the Metrorail system by tapping a refillable '''[http://wmata.com/fares/smartrip/ SmarTrip debit card]''' ($10 cost with $8 transportation credit) at the fare gates. The card can be purchased and refilled at machines at every Metrorail station. The card can be used on the Metrorail as well as on Metrobus, the D.C. Circulator, and many other suburban bus systems, saving you the headache of having correct change and also providing a discount on transfers between buses and rail. Posted guides will help you calculate the appropriate fare for your ride, but since the SmarTrip cards are reusable and refillable, it's often easier to not worry about the fare; just refill when you are running low on funds. SmarTrip cards are also required for [http://wmata.com/rail/parking/ parking] on the weekdays in almost all Metro lots. Parking at Metro lots is free on weekends and federal holidays. Flat-rate '''[http://www.wmata.com/fares/purchase/passes.cfm#rail Metrorail passes]''', good for an unlimited number of trips for 1, 7, or 28 days, are available for purchase at Metrorail stations. However, the passes are rarely a good deal for most tourists due to their high cost; a 1-day pass costs $14.50, which is rarely more than you would spend by paying as you go. ====Tips for riding Metrorail==== [[File:12-07-12-wikimania-wdc-by-RalfR-010.jpg|thumb|McPherson Square Metro station]] Metrorail lines are color-coded and, in some areas, two or three different lines may share the same track. Additionally, trains may terminate before reaching the end of the line, especially during rush hour. Therefore, be careful to note both the color and final destination indicated on the electronic displays and train cars before boarding. You will encounter dense platform crowds and jammed train cars during weekday rush hours, especially on the Red and Orange lines, as hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians daily use the system to get to and from work. When riding Metro late at night, be aware of when the last train leaves each particular station. This information is available both online and within Metro stations. The last trains of the evening continue to the end of their respective lines, even after the system has technically closed; there is no need to worry that a train will stop before you reach your destination. Absolutely no food or drink is allowed on trains or in stations. Metro employees, police officers, and even fellow riders will ask you to dispose of any food before entering. Violators are subject to fines or even ''arrest''. If you are carrying food/beverages, keep them closed and in a bag. Rider etiquette is key to smooth travel in the heavily-used system. Try not to obstruct train doors when passengers are leaving the train. Keep belongings off of the seats. When using escalators in stations, stand on the right, and leave the left side free for those who want to pass. Strollers must be folded at all times on the trains and in elevators. These rules are especially important during the summer months when commuters are sharing the Metro with large numbers of out-of-town visitors. Metro train doors do not auto-retract, and are somewhat notorious for pinning passengers and their belongings. Use caution; it's normally a better idea to wait for the next train than to attempt boarding at the last second. If you or your belongings are caught in the door, wait for the train operator to re-open them. Do not try to block the doors or force them open; this often breaks the doors and forces the operator to take the entire car out of service. If riding standing up, be sure to grab a stanchion or overhead bar when the train pulls into a station. Braking is currently manual, and depending on the train operator's skill level can be quite abrupt, causing some passengers to lose their footing. ====By bus==== D.C.'s bus system is visitor-friendly and reaches destinations that are hard to reach by Metrorail. ====By Circulator bus==== The tourist-friendly '''[http://dccirculator.com/ D.C. Circulator]''' buses operate between main attractions and the city's most popular neighborhoods for visitors. All D.C. Circulator routes run every ten minutes and cost $1 per ride, payable either in cash or by using a SmarTrip debit card. It is useful to print the handy[http://dccirculator.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DC-Circulator-Brochure-2015.pdf route map]. The next arrival time for a bus at any stop can be checked [http://www.dccirculator.com/ride/rider-tools/nextbus/ online]. There are six routes: * '''Dupont Circle - Georgetown - Rosslyn''' "Blue" Line — operates service between the Rosslyn Metrorail Station in [[Virginia]] to [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]] and [[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]] Su-Th 7AM-midnight, F-Sa 7AM-2AM. * '''Georgetown - Union Station''' "Yellow" Line — runs between [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]] and Union Station in [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]] Su-Th 7AM-9PM, F-Sa 7AM-9PM with additional night hours of 9PM-2AM between Georgetown & McPherson Square Metrorail Station in the [[Washington, D.C./West End|West End]]). * '''Woodley Park - Adams Morgan - McPherson Square''' "Green" Line — runs a limited-stop route through the "Liquorridor" between the National Zoo, [[Washington, D.C./Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights|Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights]], U Street, Logan Circle, and McPherson Square in the [[Washington, D.C./West End|West End]] Su-Th 7AM-midnight, F-Sa 7AM-3:30AM. These neighborhoods are home to some of the best restaurants, shopping, art galleries, local theaters, and nightlife in Washington. * '''Union Station - Navy Yard''' "Navy" Line — runs from Union Station past Eastern Market in [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]] to the Navy Yard Metrorail Station near the Nationals Stadium in [[Washington, D.C./Waterfront|Waterfront]] M-F 6AM-7PM between October 1 and March 31, M-F 6AM-9PM & Sa 7AM-9PM April 1 - September 30. Extended and weekend service is provided on Nationals game days. * '''Potomac Ave Metro - Skyland via Barracks Row''' "Orange" Line — runs between [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]] and the Skyland Shopping Center in [[Washington, D.C./Anacostia|Anacostia]] via Barracks Row and historic Anacostia M-F 6AM-7PM between October 1 and March 31, M-F 6AM-9PM & Sa 7AM-9PM April 1 - September 30. * '''National Mall Route''' "Red" Line — circumnavigates the [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|National Mall]] including the museums, monuments, and the Tidal Basin, with a stop at Union Station. M-F 7AM-7PM & Sa-Su 9AM-7PM between October 1 and March 31, M-F 7AM-8PM & Sa-Su 9AM-8PM April 1 - September 30. =====By Metrobus===== D.C.'s bus system is visitor-friendly and reaches destinations that are hard to reach by Metro. '''[http://wmata.com Metrobus]''', operates hundreds of routes throughout the greater capital region, Metrobus will take you places hard to reach via Metro or the Circulator, and can be a really convenient, comfortable way to travel if you know which bus to take. WMATA's website publishes [http://wmata.com/bus/timetables/ maps and timetables] for all individual routes, as well as system maps for its routes in [http://wmata.com/pdfs/bus/DC.pdf D.C.], [http://wmata.com/pdfs/bus/MD.pdf Maryland], and [http://wmata.com/pdfs/bus/VA.pdf Virginia]. Most routes cost a flat fare of $1.75 if paying with cash or SmarTrip card, with a free transfer if paying by SmarTrip card. Seniors pay only $0.85 by showing an idenification card to the driver and up to two children ages four and younger ride free per paying adult. Every bus stop has a number written on it, which you can enter on the [http://wmata.com/rider_tools/nextbus/arrivals.cfm WMATA Next Bus Arrivals website] or by phone (+1 202 637-7000) to get a highly accurate estimate of when the next bus will arrive to that stop, including active tracking on Google Maps. Free iPhone and Android apps that provide live Metrobus data are also available. The following important routes provide reliable and direct service along the city's most well-traveled corridors, running about every ten to twenty minutes: *'''[http://wmata.com/bus/timetables/dc/90-92.pdf?n 16th St Line]''' (S2, S4, S9) — north-south service on 16th St between the [[Silver Spring]] Metro Station on the Red Line and [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]. It's the route of choice to reach the Fitzgerald Tennis Center and Carter Barron Amphitheater at Rock Creek Park. *'''[http://wmata.com/bus/timetables/dc/n246.pdf?n Massachusetts Ave Line]''' (N2, N4, N6) — runs along Massachusetts Ave between the [[Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest|Friendship Heights]] and [[Washington, D.C./West End|Farragut West]] Metro stops. The bus provides an excellent view of the 50+ embassies located along '''Embassy Row'''. It's also a good way to go from Dupont Circle to the hard-to-reach National Cathedral, as well as to American University. *'''[http://wmata.com/bus/timetables/dc/90-92.pdf?n U St-Garfield Line]''' (90, 92, 93) — runs a great cross-town route from the Zoo at Woodley Park through Adams Morgan/18th St, U St, Gallaudet University, and then on to Eastern Market. *'''[http://www.wmata.com/bus/timetables/dc/30-36.pdf?n Pennsylvania Avenue Line]''' (31, 32, 36) - another good cross-town route along Pennsylvania Avenue through Capitol Hill, downtown, Georgetown, and neighborhoods along Wisconsin Avenue. These buses run around the clock and will take you to areas not serviced by Metrorail such as Georgetown, Glover Park, and the National Cathedral. ===By taxi=== There are approximately 6,500 licensed taxicabs in D.C. Despite the increasing popularity of rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, use of taxis in D.C. has actually increased in recent years. Unlike rideshare services, taxis are able to be hailed from the street and the have ability to provide wheelchair-accessible transportation. Roof lights on all D.C. cabs have LED text that explicitly state whether or not the cab is available for hire. An [http://app.dctaxi.dc.gov/taxilist.asp alphabetical list of all licensed taxi companies is available online]. The largest taxi operators are [http://dcyellowcab.com Yellow Cab] (☎ +1 202 544-1212 or +1 202 TAXICAB) in D.C., [http://barwoodtaxi.com Barwood] (☎ +1 301 984-1900) in [[Montgomery County (Maryland)|Montgomery County]], and [http://silvercabofpg.com Silver Cab] (☎ +1 301 277-6000) in [[Prince George's County]]. In Virginia, [http://redtopcab.com Red Top] (☎ +1 703 522-3333) is the largest operator in both [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]] County and [[Alexandria (Virginia)|Alexandria]]. Taxicab drivers are required to take passengers anywhere within the D.C.-area. With the exception of rides to and from the airport, it is illegal for cabs to pick up passengers outside the jurisdiction in which they are based. ====Taxi fares==== All cabs are required to accept credit cards and provide receipts on request. Taxi rates for all D.C.-area taxicabs are fixed by the jurisdiction in which they are based and the rate does not change when state lines are crossed. Rates for DC-based taxicabs are fixed by the [http://dctaxi.dc.gov/node/310182 DC Taxicab Commission], currently $3.50 for the first eighth of a mile and 27¢ for each additional eighth of a mile. There is a $1.00 surcharge for additional passengers, regardless of the number of people. There is no rush hour fee, although meters do charge 42¢ for each minute the car is stopped in traffic or traveling under 10 mph. Rates for cabs based in Montgomery County, Maryland include a $4.00 initial charge plus a $2.00 per mile distance fee. Rates for cabs based in Virginia include a $2.00 initial charge plus a $2.00 per mile distance fee. ===By rideshare=== Rideshare services such as [https://www.uber.com/cities/washington-dc Uber] and [https://www.lyft.com/cities/washington-dc Lyft] are extremely popular in D.C. and, although most rideshare drivers work only part time, there are more rideshare cars than taxis operating in D.C. Base rates for UberX and Lyft in the D.C.-area are much lower than those of taxis. Base rates for UberX are $2.00 per ride plus a $1.35 safety fee plus $1.02 per mile plus 20¢ per minute. Base rates for Lyft are $2.00 per ride plus a $1.55 safety fee plus $1.00 per mile plus 21¢ per minute. A DC fee of 1% of the cost of the ride is added for trips originating within the District. ===By car=== '''Driving in D.C. is difficult'''. Even most Washingtonians avoid driving downtown or during the long rush hours. Headaches of driving in D.C. include limited and expensive parking, ruthless enforcement of complicated parking rules, sadistic traffic circles, fines from automated red light cameras and absurd speed traps, a pothole epidemic, frequent street direction changes, some of the worst congestion in the country, street closures without warning—take the Metro. D.C. is routinely ranked [http://www.forbes.com/pictures/ehmk45mihf/10-washington-d-c/ as one of the top 10 congested cities in the country]. [http://allstate.wieck.com/media/new/Report_2013.pdf A report from Allstate Insurance] reveals that you are statistically more likely to get into an accident in D.C. than any other city in the U.S. And the grid is deceptively tortuous. Washingtonians will proudly tell you that the plan was intended to ''confuse invading armies'' (though it's actually a myth). For a fun challenge, try to drive on Massachusetts Ave from Wisconsin Ave to RFK Stadium—it's like riding a bucking bronco! If for whatever reason you ignore all the above advice and do choose to drive in Washington, here are a few tips: Street parking downtown is limited to two hours only (even at meters), so be prepared to park in a private lot or garage, which cost anywhere from $10–25 per day. Avoid driving and parking during rush hour (weekdays, 7AM-10AM and 4PM-7PM), since this is when the majority of the city's traffic congestion, street direction changes, and parking restrictions are in effect. If you do park on the street, pay close attention to traffic signs. Most streets downtown restrict parking during rush hour and visitors often return to the spot where they parked only to find that their vehicle has been ticketed or ''towed''! Local opposition prevented the construction of interstate highways through Washington, steering resources towards building the Washington Metro system instead. The two freeways that feed into the city from Virginia, I-66 and I-395, both terminate quickly. Washington and its innermost suburbs are encircled by the Capital Beltway, I-495, which gave rise to the expression "Inside the Beltway". (meaning something like "only relevant to political circles; the different reality federal politicians and Washington media perceive") Washington has several classic drives: * Pennsylvania Ave from Fourteenth St NW toward the Capitol. * Eastbound Independence Ave from the Lincoln Memorial, from the right lane of which you can continue in a loop around the Tidal Basin. * Rock Creek Pkwy, one of the world's earliest highways, and which was planned as part of an inner beltway, follows Rock Creek through D.C.'s own central park, then traces the Potomac River to the Lincoln Memorial. This roadway becomes '''''one-way''''' (and terribly confusing) during weekday rush hour (6:45AM–9:30AM southbound only, 3:45PM–6:30PM northbound). * Canal Road heading west from Georgetown's M St, which turns into the leafy Clara Barton Pkwy alongside the C&O Canal, continuing to the Capital Beltway. * Embassy Row, Massachusetts Ave between Scott Circle and Wisconsin Ave. * George Washington Memorial Pkwy, which follows the Potomac on the Virginia side of the river to [[Mount Vernon (Virginia)|Mount Vernon]]. ===By bicycle=== Bicycling is a great way to explore D.C.'s neighborhoods, as bikes allow tourists to cover more ground, can be less exhausting than walking, and are more pleasant and cheaper than metro or taxi rides. Many streets, including the iconic Pennsylvania Avenue, have dedicated bike lanes and there is plenty of bike parking available. Bicycling.com [http://www.bicycling.com/rides/adventure-guide/bicyclings-top-50 rated D.C. #13] on its list of top cities in the U.S. for bicycling. ====Bike rental==== * '''[http://capitalbikeshare.com Capital Bikeshare]''' operates an extensive bike sharing network that has over 3,000 bicycles available at over 350 bike stations throughout the area. You can take a bike from any station and return it to the same or any other station. Membership fees are $8/day or $17 for 3 days, payable by using a credit card at the automated kiosks attached to every Capital Bikeshare station. On top of membership fees, usage fees vary, but the first 30 minutes are free. This is intentional to encourage people to use the system for short place-to-place trips; however, you can simply return your bike to a station and take another to restart the timer. Download the [https://www.spotcycle.net/ spotcycle app] to find your nearest station, available bikes, and return slots in real time. Bikes have a rack and strap for storage on the front, but they don't have a lock. * '''[http://bikestation.com/washingtondc BikeStation]''' allows visitors to rent bikes, have their bikes repaired, or arrange for temporary storage in a controlled environment at Union Station. Cycling information can be obtained here as well. * '''Bike Shops''' are plentiful and may be a better option if you plan on using a bike for an extended period. ====Tips for cycling in Washington, D.C.==== * To the uninitiated cyclist, traveling by bike on some of D.C.'s streets may be downright harrowing. Locals all have horror stories of cycling through quiet, residential streets only to come across extremely-busy traffic on some of D.C.'s main commuter thoroughfares. [http://ridethecity.com/dc Ride The City: DC] can help you plan your routes to avoid the most dangerous areas for bicyclists. * Bicycling on the sidewalk is legal in D.C. except in the downtown Central Business District, which generally consists of the area between Massachusetts Avenue and the National Mall. However, biking in the street is perfectly legal everywhere in the city and bike lanes are available on many downtown streets. * Helmets are advised, of course, but traffic in DC is actually slow enough -- and the drivers considerate enough of cyclists -- that lacking a helmet is a poor reason not to avail yourself of this excellent way to see the city. * The downtown core, including the Mall, is largely level terrain, with more hills and steeper streets generally as one rides west and north (although many neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River are also quite hilly). ====Bike Trails==== You may also take advantage of some of the Washington area's fantastic [http://bikewashington.org/visitor.htm biking trails]: * The [http://cctrail.org/ Capital Crescent Trail] connects Georgetown to [[Bethesda]] and [[Silver Spring]], Maryland. * The [http://metbranchtrail.com/ Metropolitan Branch Trail] connects Union Station to Silver Spring, Maryland. * The [[Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park|Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O Canal)]] towpath offers shaded trail from [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown#Do|Georgetown]] to Cumberland, Maryland, passing through the waterfalls at [[Great Falls (Virginia)|Great Falls]], 15 miles up-stream from Georgetown. * The [http://bikewashington.org/trails/vernon/index.php Mount Vernon Trail] (18 miles) offers a direct bike connection between downtown Washington, Alexandria, VA, and George Washington's former estate. * The [http://www.nvrpa.org/park/w_od_railroad/ W&OD Trail] (45 miles), the jewel of Northern Virginia, offers a tour of the Virginia suburbs from dense urban Alexandria, through the leafy tech-company suburbs of Reston and Herndon and Ashburn, into bucolic Purcellville on the very fringe of the DC metro area. For an ambitious all-day ride, try branching north at Leesburg, crossing the Potomac on White's Ferry, and using the C&O Canal towpath to return to DC. ===By pedicab=== If you'd rather relax than pedal, there are several neighborhood-based pedicab companies that have a prominent presence at most tourist facilities. Rates are generally affordable and negotiable (although sometimes more expensive than taxis). Many people say that pedicabs are the best way to tour the National Mall. * [http://nonpartisanpedicab.spicypress.com/ Nonpartisan Pedicab] * [http://dcpedicab.com/ D.C. Pedicabs] * [http://capitolpedicabs.com/ Capitol Pedicabs] * [http://www.nationalpedicabs.com/ National Pedicabs] ==See== [[Image:National Mall map.png|thumb|500px|The National Mall]] Most of the attractions in D.C. are located on the [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|National Mall]], the [[Washington, D.C./West End|West End]], and [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]]. While there are many maps on display throughout the city, you should print out and carry with you the official [http://nationalmall.org/sites/default/files/files/NACCmap1.pdf National Mall map (pdf)], which also includes most of the West End and Capitol Hill. For a map that encompasses a larger portion of the city, print out the [http://dccirculator.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DC-Circulator-Brochure-2015.pdf DC Circulator Route Map (pdf)]. The '''National Mall''' is a unique National Park, filled with an intense concentration of monuments, memorials, museums, and monumental government buildings instantly recognizable to people all over the world. The '''Washington Monument''', the '''Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool''', the '''Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial''', the '''Vietnam War Memorial''', the '''Korean War Veterans Memorial''', the '''Jefferson Memorial''', the '''National Gallery of Art''', the '''National Air and Space Museum''', the '''National Museum of Natural History''', and the '''Holocaust Museum''', are just a few of the top attractions on the National Mall. To walk down the National Mall is to thread the halls of world power in the modern era. Here the world's most powerful politicians and their staffs fill the grand neo-classical buildings of the three branches of US Government, making decisions that reverberate in the remotest corners of the world. The National Mall is larger than it looks, and a walk from one end of the National Mall to the other will take a while and may wear you down a bit. Plan ahead what you want to see and concentrate your activities in one section of the National Mall each day. The [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]], just north of the National Mall, includes many more museums and attractions, including the '''Newseum''', the '''International Spy Museum''', the '''National Portrait Gallery''', the '''American Art Museum''', and the home of an original copy of the Constitution at the '''National Archives'''. The White House, as well as '''Textile Museum''' and the '''Kennedy Center''', are in the [[Washington, D.C./West End|West End]]. The Capitol Building and the Supreme Court are on [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]]. Another attraction here that shouldn't be missed is the '''Library of Congress''', which has some of the most beautiful architecture that can be seen in the city. The free '''National Zoo''' in [[Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest|Upper Northwest]] is one of the nation's most prestigious zoos, and the '''National Cathedral''' is an awe-inspiring mammoth. [[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]] is home to much of '''Embassy Row''', an impressive stretch of some 50 foreign-owned historic and modernist mansions along Massachusetts Ave, as well as several brilliant small museums, such as the '''Phillips Collection''' and the '''Woodrow Wilson House'''. The historic neighborhood of [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]] is another great sightseeing destination, full of beautiful old colonial buildings, the 200+ year-old Jesuit campus of Georgetown University, a pleasant waterfront, and the infamous Exorcist steps. By car (i.e., taxi) or bus, you can get to some of the capital's more far-flung and less-frequented attractions, like the '''National Arboretum''' in the [[Washington, D.C./Northeast|Northeast]], or the '''Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens''' in eastern [[Washington, D.C./Anacostia|Anacostia]]. By taking the Metro red line to Brookland-CUA, you can easily visit the magnificent Catholic '''Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception'''. This is the largest Catholic church in North America. ===Views and panoramas=== D.C.'s famous building height restrictions—no taller than the width of the street the building is on plus 20 feet—have resulted in a skyscraper-less downtown, giving D.C. a distinctly muted feel for what is actually the heart of a huge metropolis. The obvious downside to this law is that it limits the supply of housing and office space and tax revenues and causes rents to soar. Since many buildings downtown are of the same height level, many rooftop terraces offer great views. There are several classic spots to get a look out over the city: * '''Kennedy Center Rooftop Terrace''' (free), in the [[Washington, D.C./West End|West End]], provides a nice skyline somewhat removed from the city, with the Lincoln Memorial prominent in the foreground. * '''Washington Monument''' (free), on the [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|National Mall]], though as a vista point its small, bunker-like ports covered with scratched plastic make it less inspiring than might be expected. * '''Newseum''' ($20), in the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]), is a good place to see a remarkable museum and get a close up view of downtown. * '''W Hotel''', in the [[Washington, D.C./West End|West End]], just a block from the White House, has a rooftop terrace, bar, and lounge called POV (Point of View). While the bar and lounge are expensive, a single cocktail gets a table for several people long enough to take in the view, and suave cheapskates can simply wander around long enough to get a load of the White House from above (close enough to make out the Secret Service overwatch) before heading back to the elevator. * '''Trump Hotel Washington DC @ The Old Post Office Pavillion''' is closed for renovations until 2016. ==Do== ===Outdoor activities and parks=== [[Image:Rock Creek Park map.jpg|thumb|200px|Rock Creek Park map]] D.C. is 21.9% covered in parkland, one of the highest ratios among U.S. cities. Many of these parks are crowded with soccer, football, rugby, kickball, baseball, and ultimate frisbee players. The [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|National Mall]] may be the most famous park, but there are several other large beautiful parks in the city. The 2,000 acre '''[http://www.nps.gov/rocr/ Rock Creek Park]''', a national park, bisects the city north of the Anacostia River. The park is full of deer (who overpopulate, due to lack of predators), squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, birds, and even a few coyotes. The park includes paved biking/running trails that extend from Maryland to the Lincoln Memorial and connecting with the Mount Vernon trail in [[Northern Virginia]]. There are also plenty of hiking trails, picnic spots, a golf course, a variety of Ranger-led/educational programs, and boats can be rented for kayaking and sailing at the [http://www.thompsonboatcenter.com/ Thompson Boat Center] on the Potomac River. There are plenty of nice outdoor spaces just beyond the park. South of Massachusetts Ave, you can take a path west out to the beautiful Dumbarton Oaks in [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]], and then on to enormous Archibald-Glover Park, where the trails can lead you as far south and west as the [[Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park]] and Palisades Park. Following the main trail along the creek all the way south will take you under the Whitehurst Freeway and down to the [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|National Mall]], where joggers avail themselves of the incredible path right along the Potomac beneath the monuments. '''[http://nps.gov/this/ Roosevelt Island]''' is one of those gems just far enough out of the way that it is missed by most tourists. The Teddy Roosevelt Memorial is at the center of the island, which includes a couple fountains and several stone obelisks inscribed with his quotes. The rest of the island is a nice natural park of woods and swamp with a boardwalk in the center of the Potomac, with great views of Georgetown University on the northwest side and of the Kennedy Center on the east. What could be better befitting the great outdoorsman president than an island park memorial? To reach the island, walk down the stairs at the Rosslyn side of the Key Bridge—which connects Rosslyn with [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]]—then head east on the trail (the Mount Vernon Trail) to the footbridge to the island. Rosslyn is the nearest Metro stop. By car, you can access the parking lot just north of the Roosevelt Bridge from the northbound lanes of the George Washington Pkwy only. There are several other parks worth visiting, including the '''Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens''' in [[Washington, D.C./Anacostia|Anacostia]], the '''National Arboretum''' in [[Washington, D.C./Northeast|Northeast]], '''Meridian Hill Park''' in [[Washington, D.C./Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights|Columbia Heights]], and the '''C&O Canal Towpath''' in [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]]. ===Events=== [http://freeindc.blogspot.com/ Free in DC], [http://dcist.com/ DCist], [http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/ Washington City Paper], [http://www.washingtonian.com/ Washingtonian], and the [http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide Going Out Guide by the Washington Post] are websites that will keep you up-to-date on current events in the city. Look for unique events that can only be experienced in the nation's capital - many embassies offer regular events open to the public that showcase their country's music, theatre, and culture, sometimes for a fee. These events are listed on the websites noted above as well as on [http://www.meetup.com/Embassyevents/ this site]. ====Performance Arts==== [[Image:NSO at the Kennedy Center.jpg|thumb|270px|The National Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale of Washington at the Kennedy Center]] D.C. has a bustling live music scene, most of which takes place at small and medium sized bars and clubs. More information on these venues is available in the [[Washington, D.C.#Drink|Drink]] section of this article. The '''Kennedy Center''', which is in the [[Washington, D.C./West End|West End]] and is administered by the Smithsonian, offers a free 1-hour show every day at 6PM on its '''Millennium Stage'''. Shows range from poetry to plays to music to dance and are always top-notch. The '''Washington National Opera''' and '''National Symphony Orchestra''' also both perform here, although these events are rarely free. Major concerts and gatherings are held at the 18,200 seat '''Verizon Center''' in the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]. There are more intimate classical music concerts in various locations. Try the '''[http://www.dumbartonconcerts.org/ Dumbarton Concerts by Candlelight]''' in [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]]! =====Theater===== Well-known Broadway shows are generally performed either at the Kennedy Center or at one of 3 theatres in the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]: '''Ford's Theatre''', the '''National Theatre''', and the '''Warner Theatre'''. There are also multiple options for seeing top-notch performances of Shakespeare's works; the '''Shakespeare Theatre Company''' performs at both the Lansburgh Theatre and Harman Hall in the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]], while smaller performances are held at '''Folger Shakespeare Theatre''' on [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]]. Avant-garde, intensely physical, dance-heavy renditions of well-known plays are performed at the metro-accessible '''Synetic Theater''' in [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]]. The performance troupe was named one of the most innovative physical theatre companies in the world and was founded by [[Georgia (country)|Georgian]] immigrants Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili, who were named the ''Washingtonians of the Year'' in 2014. Other great theatre options that generally show lesser-known plays include '''Woolly Mammoth Theatre''' in the East End, the '''Atlas Theatre''' in [[Washington, D.C./Near_Northeast|Near Northeast]], the '''GALA Hispanic Theatre @ The Tivoli Theater''' in [[Washington, D.C./Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights|Columbia Heights]], or the '''Studio Theatre''' in [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]]. ===Free Outdoor Movies=== During the summer, there is generally a free outdoor movie shown every weekday evening on a large outdoor screen at one of several locations in D.C. There are also similar movie showings in nearby suburbs such as [[National Harbor]], [[Columbia_(Maryland)|Columbia]], [[Bethesda]], [[Frederick]], [[Hagerstown]], and [[Ellicott City]]. It's good to show up as early as possible to stake out a good spot, lay down the picnic blanket, and socialize. People start arriving at 7:00PM and films generally start at sunset, approximately 8:30PM. The movies being shown as well as the specific locations are posted on the respective websites. The days of the week and locations change yearly but are aggregated [http://www.dcoutdoorfilms.com/ on this site]. [http://www.hbo.com/screenonthegreen/ Screen on the Green], which involves watching an outdoor movie on a big screen in front of the Capitol Building, is a unique experience! ===Festivals=== D.C. is awash in free public events all throughout the year, but especially in the summer. A few highlights include: * {{do | name=A Capitol Fourth | url=http://pbs.org/capitolfourth/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=4 July | price= | content=The nation's capital is the best place to celebrate Independence Day! Fireworks over the Potomac River, the [http://july4thparade.com/ National Independence Day Parade], and a huge orchestral concert on Capitol Hill all make for a big time celebration. Expect ''enormous'' crowds. }} * {{do | name=Cultural Tourism DC | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=First 2 Saturdays of May. | price= | content=You can go into most of the embassy buildings, learn about the countries, view presentations and performances, and usually take home a free souvenir from the country! }} * {{do | name=National Book Festival | url=http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/ | email= | address=National Mall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=One Saturday in early September| price= | content=Sponsored by the Library of Congress, this festival celebrates books, authors, and reading. Highlights include listening to your favorite author speak, queuing up to have a book signed, taking the kids to visit their beloved PBS Kids characters, and collecting stamps from all the US states and territories in the Pavilion of the States. }} * {{do | name=National Cherry Blossom Festival | url=http://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Late March–early April | price= | content=Note that Washington's cherry blossoms do ''not'' necessarily bloom during the festival—the bloom varies every year, depending on the winter weather. When the blossoms are out (and they don't stay out for long—a good rain will wash them away), Washington is at its prettiest. The traditional cherry blossom promenade is around the Tidal Basin, although it is absurdly crowded down there. You will pay top dollar to stay at hotels during cherry blossom season. }} * {{do | name=National Kite Festival | url=http://kitefestival.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at the Washington Monument | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Late March | price= | content=The main attraction is of course all the people showing up to fly their kites by the Washington Monument, but there are also a bunch of tent exhibits on topics from things like West Indian kitemaking to U.S. wind power projects. There are several kite flying competitions throughout the day, the most popular being the Rokkaku Kite Battle. }} * {{do | name=Shakespeare Free for All | url=http://shakespearetheatre.org/about/ffa/ | email= | address=610 F St NW | lat= | long= | directions=Harman Hall | phone=+1 202 547-1122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Early September | price= | content=Free performances of a different Shakespeare play every year by the renowned Shakespeare Theatre Company in the Harman Center for the Arts. You can get free tickets via the online lottery or same-day tickets available at the door (via queue) in the morning. }} * {{do | name=Smithsonian Folklife Festival | url=http://folklife.si.edu | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Late June–around 4 July | price= | content=This annual festival normally has three topics: a country, a region of the U.S., and another subject, which varies from year to year. Previous festivals have featured the country of [[Oman]], the ancient [[Silk Road]], and music in Latino culture. }} * {{do | name=DC Blues Festival | url=http://www.dcblues.org/index.php?pageRequest=Festival | email= | address=Carter Barron Amphitheater - 16th Street & Colorado Avenue NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Early September | price= | content=This annual festival features performances by blues legends.}} ===Sporting events=== [[Image:Wizards' G-Man.jpg|thumb|200px|G-Man, the Washington Wizards' odd mascot]] ====Football==== The '''[http://www.redskins.com/gen/index.jsp Washington Redskins]''' are one of professional [[American Football|football's]] most established and storied clubs, boasting five NFL championships. Valued at $1.6 billion, the team is the second most valuable franchise in the country. The team plays at FedEx Field in [[Largo (Maryland)|Landover]], [[Maryland]]. To get there using public transport, take the Blue Line Metrorail to the Morgan Blvd stop, then walk one mile straight up Morgan Blvd to the stadium. The team name has so far survived movements and lawsuits to change the name that some consider an offensive term for Native Americans. However, pressure to change the name is still strong, especially from Washingtonians, and some journalists will not use the name, referring to the team solely as 'Washington'. The '''[http://www.umterps.com/ University of Maryland Terrapins]''', representing the main campus of the University of Maryland, also has a large following in the area. The team plays just outside D.C. in [[College Park (Maryland)|College Park]]. ====[[Ice Hockey|Hockey]]==== The '''[http://capitals.nhl.com/ Washington Capitals]''', under coach Barry Trotz and led by superstar Alexander Ovechkin, are having their best years yet. The team plays at the Verizon Center, in the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]. ====Basketball==== The '''[http://www.nba.com/wizards/ Washington Wizards]''' also play at the Verizon Center. The Wizards were known as the '''Washington Bullets''' until 1995, but the name was changed by then-owner Abe Pollin due to the unpleasant irony in the homicide-heavy 1990s. The '''[http://www.wnba.com/mystics/ Washington Mystics]''' are the WNBA women's basketball team, and are (in)famously the league's regular "attendance champions." That is, they don't actually have winning seasons, but they do have plenty of fans. The team also plays at the Verizon Center. The '''[[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]] Hoyas''' men's basketball team are far and away the most popular college sports team in the city, and they often sport a more exciting season than even the Wizards. The team also plays at the Verizon Center since the crowds for the Hoyas' games are too big for the University to hold. The '''[http://www.umterps.com/ University of Maryland Terrapins]''' also have a large following in the area. The team plays just outside D.C. in [[College Park (Maryland)|College Park]]. Three other NCAA Division I teams play in the District, and a fourth plays in the immediate metropolitan area. The District also has the '''[http://www.gwsports.com George Washington Colonials]''' in Foggy Bottom, the '''[http://www.aueagles.com American Eagles]''' in Tenleytown, and the '''[http://www.howard-bison.com Howard Bison]''' in Shaw. The '''[http://www.gomason.com George Mason Patriots]''' are in [[Fairfax County]], Virginia. ====Baseball==== {{see also| Baseball in North America}} The '''[http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=was Washington Nationals]''', a.k.a. the '''Nats''', formerly the [[Montreal]] Expos, have been playing in DC since 2005 and at a stadium by the [[Washington, D.C./Waterfront|Waterfront]] since 2008. Star pitcher Stephen Strasburg has brought baseball fever back to DC for the first time in 100 years, selling out games (at least until being sidelined by Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow) and leaving the city abuzz with baseball talk. Previous D.C. baseball teams include the 1901–1960 '''Washington Senators''', who later moved to [[Minneapolis]] as the [[Minnesota]] Twins. Both the original Senators and their second incarnation in the 1960s (now playing in [[Arlington (Texas)|Arlington, Texas]] as the Texas Rangers) suffered from a singular inability to win, though. The first incarnation was quite successful for its first twenty years, but by WWII they earned the city the slogan "first in war, first in peace, and last in the American League." ====Soccer==== Americans often forget that the country has a professional soccer league, but that's not the case in D.C. '''[http://www.dcunited.com/ D.C. United]''' is the MLS' most dominant team, with 4 MLS cups under its belt (out of the league's 13 seasons), as well as successful international competition in CONCACAF and CONMEBOL, where the club has both a CONCACAF championship and a Copa Interamericana. D.C. is a big soccer town, owing to the metropolitan area's very international population and its big Latino communities, as well as to a home-grown affection for soccer in this section of the Mid-Atlantic, and the games are high-energy and well attended. United plays at the worn down RFK Stadium in [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]], although a new $300 million stadium is being constructed at Buzzard Point. ====Tennis==== The '''[http://www.washingtonkastles.com/ Washington Kastles]''' have won 5 consecutive Mylan World TeamTennis titles. Since the franchise's launch in 2008, the Kastles have featured many stars including Serena & Venus Williams, Leander Paes, Rennae Stubbs, and Victoria Azarenka. With an exciting team format, music between points, no-ad scoring and dramatic overtimes, attending a Kastles game can be a fun experience. ==Learn== [[Image:Wisconsin Ave, Georgetown.jpg|thumb|260px|Shops in Georgetown]] D.C. has a long list of highly accredited universities. It's a political town, and the best known institutions are undoubtedly those with the political connections. '''Georgetown University''', '''George Washington University''', and the '''American University''' program are arguably the best academic programs period for those looking to cozy up to the Washington elite and/or launch a public career. They are also excellent bets for international students looking for a politics-oriented exchange program, as their international politics programs are consistently ranked among the world's best, producing world leaders from kings to African finance ministers (and a Bill Clinton for good measure). Other large and well-respected institutions include '''Johns Hopkins SAIS''', '''The Catholic University of America''', and the '''University of the District of Columbia''', as well as universities with more specialized focuses: '''Gallaudet University''' is the world's only university for the deaf; '''Howard University''' is one of the nation's most esteemed historically black universities; and the prestigious and highly exclusive '''National Defense University''' serves the military elite. Interested in CSI School? Check out the [http://www.crimemuseum.org/curriculum Crime Museum]. ==Work== Certain career fields find a natural home in D.C. While everyone knows that this is where politicians go, you can also find a fair share of diplomats, lawyers, lobbyists, journalists, defense contractors, and civil servants. Good fields for international visitors to pursue include the various '''NGOs''', national lobbying groups, and for the select few, embassies and consulates. Many ambitious young people come to Washington for internships, and the huge student-aged population peaks in the summer. With so many high-powered career types out to change the world, the need for child care is obvious. '''Nannies''' and '''au pairs''', mostly placed through agencies, provide child care to many of Washington's elite; the city has the highest proportion of in-home childcare in the country. U.S. citizen nannies are especially sought after as government types carefully follow employment law to avoid problems with security clearances or negative publicity. Wages for legal U.S. residents with experience can top $800 per week, room and board included. ==Buy== '''Souvenirs''' are easy to find at stands and stores near the [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|National Mall]] and [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]. However, these offerings tend to be tacky (shot glasses, Obama t-shirts, etc...). The gift shops of the Smithsonian museums have unique offerings and are great places to buy gifts. '''[http://www.easternmarket-dc.org/ Eastern Market]''' in [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]] is a favorite Saturday or Sunday afternoon shopping destination for locally produced food and artwork. Even if you're not buying, it's a great time. '''Eclectic boutiques and vintage stores''' abound in [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]], [[Washington, D.C./Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights|Adams Morgan]], [[Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest|Upper Northwest]], and [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]]. However, you are not likely to find many bargains. '''Art galleries''' are plentiful throughout the city and make for great browsing, although the prices are on the high side. '''Specialty book stores''' are also common in D.C. due to the educated populace. Although it is out of the way of the tourist attractions, '''Politics & Prose''' in [[Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest|Upper Northwest]] has a rightful claim to be the city's favorite. Other popular book stores include '''Kramerbooks''' and '''Second Story Books''' in [[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]]. There are also some great options in [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]] and the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]. By far, the best bargains in the D.C. area can be found at Simon's humongous '''[http://www.simon.com/mall/potomac-mills Potomac Mills]''' shopping mall in [[Woodbridge (Virginia)|Woodbridge]] and '''[http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=14 Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets]''' in [[Leesburg]]; however, these malls are located outside the city and it can take as much as 2 hours to reach them via public transportation. For discount shopping in the city, Marshalls, with stores in [[Washington, D.C./Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights|Columbia Heights]] and [[Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest|Upper Northwest]], has great deals. The most centrally-located department store is a 4-story Macy's in the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]], which is nearby several brand-name clothing stores such as H&M, Urban Outfitters, Zara, and Guess. Large indoor shopping malls are located adjacent to Pentagon City Metrorail Station in [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]] and Tysons Corner Metrorail Station in [[Tysons Corner]]. There is a Tanger Outlet Mall at [[National Harbor]], accessible by MetroBus. For cheap groceries and household items, try the Walmart on 1st & H Street NW, near Union Station, and the Target at the [[Washington, D.C./Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights|Columbia Heights]] Metrorail Station. ==Eat== [[Image:Dos pupusas en DC.jpg|thumb|270px|Dos pupusas, por favor]] [[Image:Ethiopian cuisine in DC.jpg|thumb|250px|A delicious Ethiopian dinner spread]] Washington has a little bit of everything, from really good ethnic takeout to high-dollar lobbyist-fueled places that will cause your credit card to burst into flames. ===High-end cuisine=== Most of the '''high end cuisine''' is available in the [[Washington, D.C./West End|West End]], the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]], [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]], and [[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]]—offering dining experiences ranging from steakhouses packed with powerful suits to [http://minibarbyjoseandres.com/ Minibar by Jose Andres], a 12-seat restaurant offering a 30-course meal for $250. ===Ethnic food=== D.C.'s international might draws representatives from all corners of the globe, and they all need ex-pat cafes and restaurants to haunt. Notable "ethnic" enclaves include wonderful Ethiopian food in [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]] and decent Chinese food in what remains of D.C.'s disappearing Chinatown. '''Salvadoran cuisine''' such as the '''pupusa''' is common in [[Washington, D.C./Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights|Columbia Heights]]. Pupusas are thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, optionally fried pork, refried beans, or all sorts of other things, then topped with a tart cabbage salad and an Italianesque red sauce. '''Ethiopian food''' is a D.C. staple due to the city's large Ethiopian community, and this is one of the best places in the world to try the cuisine. Ethiopian food is a wild ride of spicy stewed and sautéed meats and vegetables served atop a plate covered with a spongy bread called '''injera'''. You eat the dishes with your hands, using an extra plate of injera (similar to bread) as your sole "utensil"—rip off a piece of the injera and use it to pick up your food. It's proper in Ethiopia to use only the tips of your fingers in this exercise, and with good reason: you'll have a messy meal otherwise. It's also perfectly proper to feed your date, making this a fun cuisine if you know your date well. The best places to try Ethiopian food are in [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]], which includes D.C.'s own ''Little Ethiopia'' ===Local cuisine=== Despite featuring cuisines from all over the world, D.C. seems to lack a cuisine of its own. The city, realizing this, went through a brief period of soul-searching, wondering why it lacked any unique regional culinary traditions, and realized that it indeed has one: the D.C. hot dog stand. They are common around the [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|National Mall]], and they sell the unique-to-D.C. smoked half-beef, half-pork sausages appropriately named '''half-smokes'''. They have a firm "snap" when you bite into one, are served on a hot dog bun, and are often topped with chili. Most hot dog vendors are mere shells of the half-smoke greatness served out of WWII-era aluminum shacks. If you want a true, quality half-smoke, you should visit Ben's Chili Bowl in [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]]. '''Cupcake''' fever has hit the District in recent years, first as a local craze, and now a national one fueled by pilgrims lured by TV shows such as '''Cupcake Wars''' and '''DC Cupcakes'''. The star of the latter show, [https://www.georgetowncupcake.com/ Georgetown Cupcakes], sometimes has lines running around the block, with patrons coming from the whole country. Other cupcakeries that do not have their own TV shows, however, easily give Georgetown Cupcakes a run for their money in terms of quality. If you're in Georgetown and not up to the lines, try the delicious [http://bakedandwired.com/ Baked & Wired], [http://redvelvetcupcakery.com/ Red Velvet Cupcakery], or LA transplant [http://www.sprinkles.com/ Sprinkles] instead. ===Kosher dining=== There are currently only two kosher restaurants in D.C., and they are very casual: [http://www.dccharbar.com/ Char Bar] (meat) near [[Washington, D.C./West End|West End]] and Silver Crust (dairy) inside the JCC. However, there are several other options for kosher dining in neighboring [[Montgomery County (Maryland)|Montgomery County]]. Metro accessible kosher restaurants in Montgomery County include: [http://www.theshalomgroup.com/ Max's Kosher Café] (meat) and [http://mynuthousepizza.com/ Nut House Pizza] (dairy) in [[Wheaton]]; [http://www.bluestarkosher.com/ Blue Star] (meat) near the White Flint metro station; and [http://sienasrestaurant.com/ Siena's Restaurant] (dairy) and [http://cafeshawreen.com/ Cafe Shawreen] (meat) near the Twinbrook metro station. There are also a number of other kosher restaurants in Montgomery County accessible by car, mostly in [[Rockville]] and Kemp Mill. ==Drink== <!--Individual bar and club listings belong on the appropriate district page--NOT HERE.--> The legal drinking/purchasing age is '''21''' and it is strictly enforced in D.C. Be prepared to have your identification checked, even if you appear to be well over 21. ===Bars and dance clubs=== The downtown nightlife is lacking - many bars in the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]] are tourist traps and the [[Washington, D.C./West End|West End]] is generally quiet at night despite the student population. D.C.'s classiest bars and dance clubs are along Connecticut Avenue in [[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]] and on M St and Wisconsin Ave in [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]]. Music genres played at clubs here include pop, hip hop, and Latin. Many of these bars and clubs have a dress code. Dupont Circle and Shaw also have many bars/clubs that cater to a gay crowd. More laid-back bars and dance clubs, many of which have live music, are plentiful along 18th St in [[Washington, D.C./Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights|Adams Morgan]], along 14th St and along U St in nearby [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]], and in [[Washington, D.C./Near Northeast|Near Northeast]], which is the closest thing that D.C. has to a bohemian neighborhood. Barracks Row in [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]] and various areas in [[Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest|Upper Northwest]] each have their own nice bar "strips," although they may not be worth the trip if they are out of the way. ===Live music clubs=== ====Pop and rock==== There are several 500-1,500 person music venues in [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]] including '''9:30 Club''', '''Black Cat''', '''DC9''', '''U Street Music Hall''', and '''Velvet Lounge'''. Other medium-sized music clubs are located in [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]]. The '''Fillmore Silver Spring''', which also features international acts, is located just outside of the city limits in [[Silver Spring]], and is Metro accessible. ====Jazz and blues==== Live jazz is very popular in D.C. Jazz legend Duke Ellington frequently played at clubs in Shaw, centered around U St, and many of these clubs still remain. '''Blues Alley''' in Georgetown is the city's most prestigious jazz club - the interior looks like it is from a Spike Lee movie - straight from the 1920s! There is a weekly $5 blues performance called '''Blue Monday Blues''' at Westminster Presbyterian Church in [[Washington, D.C./Waterfront|Waterfront]] and there is a weekly Saturday night jazz/swing band performance at Glen Echo Park in [[Potomac]]. ====Go-go clubs==== Go-go is a musical genre related to funk and early hip-hop that originated in D.C. in the 1960's. Go-go clubs were once probably D.C.'s most distinctive nightlife scene and were concentrated in [[Washington, D.C./Anacostia|Anacostia]]. Chuck Brown, “the Godfather of Go-Go,” lived in D.C. However, many clubs now refuse to host go-go bands due to the staggering number of stabbings and homicides that occurred at these events. If you're looking for live go-go, look for big outdoor events or head out to [http://www.takomastation.com/ Takoma Station Tavern] in [[Washington, D.C./Brookland-Petworth-Takoma|Takoma]], the only venue in D.C that still has regular go-go acts. ==Sleep== [[Image:The Willard Hotel.jpg|thumb|270px|The famous Willard Hotel. Notable guests have included many U.S. Presidents, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and Martin Luther King.]] <!--Individual hotel listings belong on the appropriate district page--NOT HERE.--> Hotels of all classes and price ranges can be found in many neighborhoods of D.C., as well as in the nearby suburbs. If you are coming by car, be sure to factor the cost of parking, which can be free in hotels outside the city limits but can cost over $35 per day in hotels in the downtown area. Also note that the hotel tax in D.C. is 14.50%, while the tax is 13.00% in the nearby suburbs of [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]] and [[Bethesda]], and 12.00% in [[Tysons Corner]], [[Reston (Virginia)|Reston]], and most of [[Herndon]]. Hotels in the D.C.-area are generally most expensive on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, when business travel reaches its peak, and cheapest on the weekend. The hotels of the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]], the business-centric [[Washington, D.C./West End|West End]], and the charming boutique hotels of [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]] are the most popular accommodation options due to their proximity to the tourist attractions and top dining spots. If booking in these areas, be aware that the West End is mostly comprised of office buildings and is generally dead after dark and Georgetown is not accessible by Metrorail, although it is easy to travel to/from Georgetown by bus. Better bargains may be had in the nightlife-centered districts of [[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]], [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]], [[Washington, D.C./Near Northeast|Near Northeast]], and [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill]], all of which are a short metro or bus ride to, or, when the weather is nice, a nice walk to, the [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|National Mall]]. These areas may actually be preferable because their nightlife options make a late night out more convenient. Moreover, it is easier to find street parking on the weekend. There are also many hotels of all classes located close to metro stations just outside the city limits in [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]] and [[Alexandria (Virginia)|Alexandria]], [[Bethesda]], and [[Silver Spring]]. If you are flying into or out of Dulles Airport, you may want to look into hotels in the nearby areas of [[Tysons Corner]], [[Reston (Virginia)|Reston]], or [[Herndon]], although the ride to D.C. via public transport can take up to an hour. These hotels are generally much cheaper than hotels in D.C., especially on the weekends. ===Budget accommodation=== There are approximately 10 hostels in D.C., several of which are in the northern part of the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]. Dorm bed rates are generally just under $40 per night, including taxes. ==Stay safe== The number of reported incidents of certain types of crime, but not all types of crime, within a certain proximity to any street address can be tracked on the [http://crimemap.dc.gov/ DC Crime Map]. ====Homicides==== The number of annual homicides has declined from 479 in 1991, when Washington was known as the "murder capital", to 105 in 2014. As a visitor, you are extremely unlikely to be victim of a homicide; the vast majority of homicide victims in the U.S. are acquainted with their murderer long before the crime. The majority of homicides occur in the less-traveled parts of the city, especially near public housing projects. ====Muggings and robberies==== Muggings are a problem in the nightlife-centered neighborhoods of [[Washington, D.C./Shaw|Shaw]], [[Washington, D.C./Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights|Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights]], and [[Washington, D.C./Near Northeast|Near Northeast]] and the area around the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station. However, visitors should not avoid these areas—on the contrary, it would be a shame to miss out on them—but visitors should be vigilant. In particular, avoid walking at night on side streets—stick to the well-lit main commercial strips, travel in groups, and maintain a basic level of sobriety. Be extra vigilant with your mobile phones; they are a very popular snatch-and-grab item around the Metro stations and on the trains. ==Stay healthy== For health emergencies, '''[http://gwhospital.com/Home George Washington University Hospital]''' is on Washington Circle in [[Washington, D.C./West End|Foggy Bottom]], adjacent to the Foggy Bottom Metro station. This is where former Vice President Dick Cheney went in 2004 for his irregular heartbeat, and where the President would go in event of a medical emergency. Other hospitals in the city include '''[http://huhealthcare.com/ Howard University Hospital]''', '''[http://georgetownuniversityhospital.org/ Georgetown University Hospital]''', '''[http://whcenter.org/ Washington Hospital Center]''', and the '''[http://childrensnational.org/ Children's National Medical Center]'''. If you are looking for a quick walk-in clinic, try '''[http://farragutmedical.com/ Farragut Medical & Travel Care]''', 815 Connecticut Ave NW, ☎ +1 202 775-8500. M-F 10AM-5PM. ==Connect== ===Internet access=== The D.C. government operates a network of free, [http://geospatial.dcgis.dc.gov/agencyapps/wifi.aspx public WiFi hotspots] across the city. Free WiFi is also available at [http://dclibrary.org/hours-locations D.C. public libraries] and many local coffee shops, which are also nice places to relax. If you need to use a computer, the libraries have public computer terminals. As in most of the U.S., Internet cafes are a rare phenomenon. ===Telephone=== The one telephone area code throughout the District is '''202''', although you will also see a lot of [[Maryland]] ('''301''' and '''240''') and [[Virginia]] ('''703''' and '''571''') area codes. Pay phones are non-existent. ==Cope== ===Local laws=== '''Smoking''' is banned within almost all enclosed public spaces, including shops, restaurants, bars, and clubs. Most, but not all, restaurants allow smoking in patio seating. If there are no ashtrays, ask for one to double check. Businesses relying principally on tobacco sales are exempt, so smoking is allowed in tobacco shops, cigar bars, and hookah bars. '''Talking on your phone while driving''' carries a $100 fine, a rule that is ''strictly'' enforced within D.C. Hands-free devices are permitted to be used while driving, but if you get pulled over for another violation while using one, expect a hard line from the police, who are sick of dealing with accidents caused by distracted drivers. ===Security procedures=== When visiting federal buildings and museums, you will pass through metal detectors and have your bags inspected. Some buildings (such as courts, etc.) even ban mobile telephones and recording devices. Security personnel have no sense of humor. If you so much as utter the word "bomb," you will be in for a bad time. You give implied consent for your property and person to be searched when entering a government building or public event such as a concert or sports match. If you are not comfortable with the searches, you can always elect not to enter. ===Publications=== * '''[http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/ Washington Post]'''. The Post is both one of the country's preeminent newspapers and a great source of information for what is going on in the city. The Going Out Guide section of its website has listings for virtually every known restaurant, bar, theatrical production, music concert, etc. in the city. * '''[http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/ Washington City Paper]'''. The City Paper, an alternative weekly newspaper distributed on Thursdays, is easy to find around Metro stations and in hotels, and has a listings section in the back that serves as a good, quick reference for what live music, DJ events, theater, gallery openings, etc. will be going on over the weekend (and the following week). The calendar on their website is particularly handy. The cover story can give you a good taste of the sorts of issues actually on the minds of locals—well detached from the culture and priorities of the national politics features in the Post! * '''[http://www.washingtonian.com/ Washingtonian Magazine]''' highlights events in the city as well as dining recommendations. * '''[http://wheretraveler.com/classic/us/dc/washington-dc/ Where Magazine]'''. "Where" is a monthly glossy geared towards tourists, and is a fantastic source of information on upcoming happenings, particularly useful for listing the current exhibitions in the city's museums in a convenient fashion (this information is often overlooked by journals tailored to locals, jaded and spoiled from living in a city full of free museums). ===Embassies=== [[Image:Indonesian Embassy to the USA.jpg|thumb|260px|The Indonesian Embassy on Embassy Row]] D.C. is home to an astonishing amount of embassies, and any country without one will have consular representation one way or another. Most are housed in beautiful old buildings (or impressive modern ones), especially those most prominently located along Embassy Row on Massachusetts Ave through [[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]] and [[Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest|Woodley Park]]. If you just want to visit one for the heck of it, try ringing the buzzer of one from a small, lesser-known country—they may well let you in and give a little tour! Each May, dozens of embassies open their doors to the public for the [http://culturaltourismdc.org/things-do-see/passport-dc '''Passport D.C.''' festival], which showcases the buildings themselves, as well as exhibits, talks, and performances. 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content= }} * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | name=Bangladesh | url=http://bangladoot.org/ | email= | address=3510 International Dr NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 342-8372 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Barbados}} {{listing | name=Barbados | url=http://embassy.org/embassies/bb.html | email= | address=2144 Wyoming Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 939-9200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belarus}} {{listing | name=Belarus | url=http://belarusembassy.org/ | email= | address=1619 New Hampshire Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 986-1606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium | url=http://diplobel.us/default.asp | email= | address=3330 Garfield St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 333-6900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belize}} {{listing | name=Belize | url=http://embassyofbelize.org/ | email= | address=2535 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 332-9636 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Benin}} {{listing | name=Benin | url=http://embassy.org/embassies/bj.html | email= | address=2124 Kalorama Rd NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 232-6656 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bolivia}} {{listing | name=Bolivia | url=http://bolivia-usa.org/ | email= | address=3014 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 483-4410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} {{listing | name=Bosnia and Herzegovina | url=http://bhembassy.org/ | email= | address=2109 E St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 337-1500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Botswana}} {{listing | name=Botswana | url=http://botswanaembassy.org/ | email= | address=1531-1533 New Hampshire NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 244-4990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=http://brasilemb.org/ | email= | address=3006 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 238-2700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brunei}} {{listing | name=Brunei | url=http://bruneiembassy.org/ | email= | address=3520 International Ct NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 237-1838 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bulgaria}} {{listing | name=Bulgaria | url=http://bulgaria-embassy.org/ | email= | address=1621 22nd St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 387-0174 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Burkina Faso}} {{listing | name=Burkina Faso | url=http://burkinaembassy-usa.org/ | email= | address=2340 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 332-5577 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Burundi}} {{listing | name=Burundi | url=http://embassy.org/embassies/bi.html | email= | address=2233 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 212 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 342-2574 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cambodia}} {{listing | name=Cambodia | url=http://embassy.org/cambodia/ | email= | address=4530 16th St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 726-7742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cameroon}} {{listing | name=Cameroon | url=http://embassy.org/embassies/cm.html | email= | address=2349 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 265-8790 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada | url=http://canadianembassy.org/ | email= | address=501 Pennsylvania Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 682-1740 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cape Verde}} {{listing | name=Cape Verde | url=http://capeverdeusa.org/ | email= | address=3415 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tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Colombia}} {{listing | name=Colombia | url=http://colombiaemb.org/ | email= | address=2118 Leroy Pl NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 387-8338 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Republic of the Congo}} {{listing | name=Congo (Republic) Chancery | url=http://embassy.org/embassies/cg.html | email= | address=4891 Colorado Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 726-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Democratic Republic of the Congo}} {{listing | name=Congo (Democratic Rep) | url=http://embassy.org/embassies/zr.html | email= | address=1800 New Hampshire Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 234-7690 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Costa Rica}} {{listing | name=Costa Rica | url=http://costarica-embassy.org/ | email= | address=2114 S St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 234-2945 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cote d'Ivoire}} {{listing | name=Cote D'Ivoire | url=http://embassy.org/embassies/ci.html | email= | address=3421 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 797-0300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Croatia}} {{listing | name=Croatia | url=http://croatiaemb.org/ | email= | address=2343 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 588-5899 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cuba}} {{listing | name=Cuba | url= | email= | address=2630 16th St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 797-8518 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cyprus}} {{listing | name=Cyprus | url=http://cyprusembassy.net/ | email= | address=2211 R St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 462-5772 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Czech Republic}} {{listing | name=Czech Republic | url=http://mzv.cz/washington/ | email= | address=3900 Spring of Freedom St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 274-9100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Denmark | url=http://denmarkemb.org/ | email= | address=3200 Whitehaven St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 234-4300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Djibouti}} {{listing | name=Djibouti | url=http://embassy.org/embassies/dj.html | email= | address=1156 15th St NW Ste 515 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 331-0270 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Dominica}} {{listing | name=Dominica | url=http://embassy.org/embassies/dm.html | email= | address=3216 New Mexico Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 364-6781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Dominican Republic}} {{listing | name=Dominican Republic | url=http://domrep.org/ | email= | address=1715 22nd St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | 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url=http://maec.es/Subwebs/Embajadas/Washington/en/Home/Paginas/Home.aspx | email= | address=2375 Pennsylvania Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 452-0100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sri Lanka}} {{listing | name=Sri Lanka | url=http://slembassyusa.org/ | email= | address=2148 Wyoming Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 483-4025 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Saint Kitts and Nevis}} {{listing | name=St. Kitts and Nevis | url=http://stkittsnevis.org/ | email= | address=3216 New Mexico Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 686-2636 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sudan}} {{listing | name=Sudan | url=http://sudanembassy.org/ | email= | address=2210 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 338-8565 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Suriname}} {{listing | name=Suriname | url=http://surinameembassy.org/ | email= | address=4301 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 460 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 244-7488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Swaziland}} {{listing | name=Swaziland | url=http://gov.sz/home.asp?pid=984 | email= | address=1712 New Hampshire Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 362-6683 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Sweden | url=http://swedenabroad.com/Page____7036.aspx | email= | address=2900 K St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 467-2600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing | name=Switzerland | url=http://eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/nameri/vusa/wasemb.html | email= | address=2900 Cathedral Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 745-7900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Syria}} {{listing | name=Syria | url=http://syrianembassy.us/ | email= | address=2215 Wyoming Ave NW | lat= | long= | 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and Tobago | url= | email= | address=1708 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 467-6490 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Tunisia}} {{listing | name=Tunisia | url= | email= | address=1515 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 862-1850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing | name=Turkey | url=http://washington.emb.mfa.gov.tr/default.aspx | email= | address=2525 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 612-6700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Turkmenistan}} {{listing | name=Turkmenistan | url=http://turkmenistanembassy.org/ | email= | address=2207 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 588-1500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Uganda}} {{listing | name=Uganda | url=http://ugandaembassy.com/ | email= | address=5911 16th St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 726-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ukraine}} {{listing | name=Ukraine | url=http://mfa.gov.ua/usa/en/ | email= | address=3350 M St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 333-0606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United Arab Emirates}} {{listing | name=United Arab Emirates | url=http://uae-embassy.org/ | email= | address=3522 International Ct NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 243-2400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url=http://britainusa.com/consular/embassy/ | email= | address=3100 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 588-6500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Uruguay}} {{listing | name=Uruguay | url=http://uruwashi.org/ | email= | address=1913 I St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 331-1313 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Uzbekistan}} {{listing | name=Uzbekistan | url=http://uzbekistan.org/ | email= | address=1746 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 887-5300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing | name=Venezuela | url=http://embavenez-us.org/ | email= | address=1099 30th St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 342-2214 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Vietnam}} {{listing | name=Vietnam | url=http://vietnamembassy-usa.org/ | email= | address=1233 20th St NW Ste 400 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 861-0737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Yemen}} {{listing | name=Yemen | url=http://yemenembassy.org/ | email= | address=2319 Wyoming Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 965-4760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Zambia}} {{listing | name=Zambia | url=http://zambiaembassy.org/ | email= | address=2419 Massachusetts Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 265-9717 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Zimbabwe}} {{listing | name=Zimbabwe | url=http://zimbabwe-embassy.us/index.html | email= | address=1608 New Hampshire Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 332-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ===Dress=== D.C. is, perhaps surprisingly, a fairly fashion conscious city; downtown and in the more fashionable districts (especially Dupont Circle, Georgetown, and U St at night) you will see fewer T-shirts and fewer still shorts. While the stereotypical drab formality trickles down from the politicians and those who must work with them, something approaching actual stylishness has been making rumblings in the past ten years, much to the surprise of longtime residents. Now, if you just want to enjoy being a tourist, don't worry—you'll be in good company! But if you prefer to blend in, a safe bet anytime of day are nice dark jeans and an un-tucked button-up shirt, and perhaps dark sneakers or something a little nicer and more stylish. Women will often blend in better in a nice pair of sandals, boots, or other nice shoes, and maybe skipping the T-shirt and sneaks in the evening. For fine dining, expect to dress nicely. A good button-up shirt and slacks are a must for any nice restaurant. Ties are never a necessity, but the most formal restaurants (mostly steakhouses and French) ''will'' require men to wear jackets (but will usually have courtesy jackets on loan in case you forget). Women will be fine in a dress, skirt, or nice pants. ===Baggage storage=== One inevitable problem with sightseeing in D.C. is that few major attractions will let you bring in bags, (or cameras, in the case of the White House) and baggage storage options are limited for security reasons. [http://www.si.edu/Visit/Security Free lockers] are available at many Smithsonian museums; however, they are only big enough to store small bags and are only supposed to be used while visiting the museums. [http://www.tiburonlockers.com/storage-solutions/union-station-bag-check.php Tiburon Lockers] (6AM-10PM, daily) offers baggage storage near Gate A in Union Station for $3-6 per bag per hour or $13-48 per bag per day, depending on the size of the bag. Otherwise, head over to a hotel and give a tip of at least $20 to a bellman and ask nicely if he might store your bags. ===LGBT visitors=== All forms of LGBT activities are legal, with the exception of prostitution. Washington D.C. has strict anti-discrimination and harassment codes. ==Go next== ===[[Northern Virginia]] destinations=== * [[Alexandria (Virginia)|Alexandria]] is located south of [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]], along the Potomac River, and a short metro ride away from DC. Old Town Alexandria features cobblestone streets, nearly 4,000 buildings dating as far back as the 1600s, and shops and good restaurants. The [http://gwmemorial.org/ George Washington Masonic Memorial], dedicated to George Washington, is a must-see. Alexandria also includes [[Mount Vernon (Virginia)|Mount Vernon]], the home of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The mansion overlooks the Potomac River and now includes a huge museum dedicated to the life of America's first president. * [[Annandale (Virginia)|Annandale]] and [[Centreville (Virginia)|Centreville]] are the D.C. area's '''Koreatowns''', with some of the best Korean BBQ you'll find anywhere outside [[Seoul]], many of which are open 24 hours per day! * [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]] is located directly across the Potomac River from D.C. and includes attractions such as the [http://pentagontours.osd.mil/ Pentagon], [http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/ Arlington National Cemetery], the [http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/marinecorpswarmemorial.htm Iwo Jima Memorial], the [http://www.artisphere.com/ Artisphere], as well as the [http://www.simon.com/mall/the-fashion-centre-at-pentagon-city Fashion Centre at Pentagon City], an indoor shopping mall. * [[Charlottesville]], located 114 miles southwest of D.C., is home to the [http://www.virginia.edu/ University of Virginia], as well as Thomas Jefferson's [http://www.monticello.org/ Monticello] estate and vineyard, [http://www.ashlawnhighland.org/ Ash Lawn-Highland], the home of President James Monroe. * [[Falls Church]] is home to the largest '''Vietnamese''' community on the East Coast, and the food is magnificent! * [[Fredericksburg (Virginia)|Fredericksburg]], is located roughly halfway between D.C., and Richmond (accessible via the VRE Train) was founded in colonial era as a "port city". The town was heavily contested in the Civil War and nowadays galleries, music venues, and fine dining can all be found in the historic district. While the city has seen massive growth as an exurb of D.C., the downtown area and battlefields have been well preserved due to strong local commitment to historic preservation, providing a unique blend of old and new culture. * [http://nps.gov/gwmp/ George Washington Memorial Parkway] is a scenic road that runs along the Virginia side of the Potomac River between Mount Vernon and Great Falls. Two trail networks for running/walking/cycling intersect the parkway: the 18-mile [http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/mtvernontrail.htm Mount Vernon Trail ] and the [http://www.nps.gov/pohe/planyourvisit/index.htm Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail ], which runs between Theodore Roosevelt Island and Mount Vernon. * [[Great Falls (Virginia)|Great Falls]] includes [http://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm Great Falls Park], an 800-acre park along the Potomac River, located 14 miles northwest from Washington, DC. The park includes many beautiful hiking trails and the area's largest waterfall. Great Falls also has the area's most beautiful homes comparing to [[Beverly Hills]]. * [[Leesburg]] is a historic city that also includes Simon's Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets. * [[Manassas]] is a quaint town near [http://nps.gov/mana/ Manassas National Battlefield Park], which contains two major Civil War battlefields. * [[McLean (Virginia)|McLean]] and [[Tysons Corner]] have beautiful mansions and very large shopping malls. * [http://nasm.si.edu/museum/udvarhazy/ National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center], located near Dulles International Airport, houses large air and spacecraft including an SR-71 "Blackbird" spy plane, a Concorde supersonic jet, and the space shuttle ''Discovery''. Admission is free. Parking is available for $15/vehicle or take the public bus from the airport. * [[Reston (Virginia)|Reston]] offers some nice restaurants, shops, and bars with nightlife. * [[Woodbridge (Virginia)|Woodbridge]] is the location of Simon's Potomac Mills, a humungous shopping mall that has the best discounts in the D.C. area. ===Suburban Maryland=== * [[Annapolis]] is located 32 miles east of Washington DC, along Route 50. It is the Maryland state capital and home to the Naval Academy. Its historic district has numerous shops and restaurants along the Chesapeake Bay waterfront. It is a good place to take a boat trip. * [[Bethesda]] is accessible using the Red Line Metro and features almost 200 restaurants with food from all over the world. * [[Bowie]] is accessible using the MARC train and is home to the [http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t418 Bowie Baysox] minor league baseball team. * [[Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park]] is located minutes from the Beltway and features several hiking trails as well as Great Falls, the most impressive waterfall in the area. The park also offers kayaking and rock climbing. It can be accessed from the Maryland and Virginia sides off of I-495 or via a 13-mile scenic hiker-biker trail from [[Washington (D.C.)/Georgetown|Georgetown]]. * [[College Park (Maryland)|College Park]] is a vibrant college town just outside the D.C. city limits that is home to the University of Maryland. * [[Eastern Shore (Maryland)]] is a great place to charter a boat for the day or eat Maryland's famous crabs. * [[Ellicott City]] is a historic town located roughly 14 miles west of Baltimore and 29 miles north of Washington DC. It is known for it's historic district which contains a number of buildings dating back towards the 1800s, in addition to restaurants, boutiques, and antique stores. * [[Frederick]] which is located 40 miles northwest of Washington DC (accessible via the MARC Train), is charming city, dating back to the mid-eighteenth century. It is a major antique center with many shops, eateries, galleries and antique dealers and there are also a lot of Civil War sites located nearby including the Monocacy National Battlefield. * [[Greenbelt]] is a quiet suburb notable for being the location of the NASA Goddard Visitor Center which is a great attraction, especially for kids. * [[Kensington]] hosts an amazing annual Christmas light display at its massive Mormon Temple visible from the Beltway (which looks a lot like the Emerald Palace of Wizard of Oz fame). It's a must see. Antique Row is also worth a look. * [[Largo (Maryland)]] includes the [https://www.sixflags.com/america Six Flags America] theme park, featuring rollercoasters and a water park. * [[National Harbor]], accessible by MetroBus, includes the Tanger Outlets at National Harbor, the Marriott Gaylord National Convention Center, and the Capital Wheel, a 180-foot ferris wheel. * [[Silver Spring]] is accessible using the Red Line Metro and features the American Film Institute's Silver Theatre along with plenty of restaurants and retail, and upscale parks. * [[Takoma Park]], a bohemian Victorian suburb, is accessible using the Red Line Metro and has eclectic shops. * [[Wheaton]] is accessible using the Red Line Metro and has some of the best ethnic dining in the entire metro area. ===Baltimore=== [[Baltimore]] is easily accessible using the [http://mta.maryland.gov/marc-train MARC] train ($7, 1 hour). The Penn Line is the only MARC train line that operates on the weekends. If you are only going for the day, note that the last train back to D.C. is around 9PM; however, [https://www.greyhound.com/ Greyhound Bus] and rideshare services are viable alternatives if you can't make the last train. The [[Baltimore/Inner Harbor|Inner Harbor]] is home to the National Aquarium, the U.S.S. Constellation, and great restaurants. During the spring and summer, Camden Yards is a good place to see a baseball game, and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum is near the ballpark. The [[Baltimore/Midtown|Midtown]] and [[Baltimore/Fells Point|Fells Point]] neighborhoods also have many popular bars and restaurants, especially in Little Italy. From spring to fall, you can take a water taxi from the Inner Harbor to historic Fort McHenry. ===Richmond=== [[Richmond]], which includes a historic downtown, confederate civil war museums, and Carytown - a walkable strip of trendy restaurants and shops - is a logical stop if you are heading south. [http://www.easternshuttle.com/ Eastern Shuttle], [https://www.greyhound.com/ Greyhound], and [https://www.megabus.com/ Megabus] operate bus service to Richmond for around $15. {{routebox | placename=Washington, D.C. 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Iron ore (hematite) was found in 1897; the last of the mines closed a century later. Forestry was also once a major local industry, but is in decline in the Wawa, Dubreuilville and White River region as Weyerhauser closed its oriented strandboard mill in 2007. The local population, close to 6,000 at its 1990s peak, has dropped by half in about twenty years; portions of the town and highway were damaged by a flood in 2012. The last Ontario section of the [[Trans-Canada Highway]], 250km (150 miles) from [[Sault Ste. Marie]] to Wawa, was completed in 1960. As the new highway bypassed downtown Wawa by a mile, a 28-foot tall Canada Goose was constructed at the Highway 17 / 101 intersection, the entrance to the town, to make Wawa easily visible to visitors. ==Get in== === By car === *'''From the north and south:''' Wawa straddles a sparsely-populated stretch of Trans-Canada Highway (17). [[Sault Ste Marie (Ontario)|Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario)]] to the south and [[Thunder Bay]] to the northwest are the nearest cities of any size. *'''From the east:''' Highway 101 from [[Chapleau (Ontario)|Chapleau]] === By coach=== * {{listing | name=Greyhound Canada | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mac's convenience store | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Daily bus service stop on Trans-Canada Highway. }} ===By air=== Wawa does not receive scheduled flights, but several chartering companies are based in the town. *{{listing | name=Watson's Skyway Ltd | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 705-856-4233 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{listing | name=Wilderness Helicopters Ltd | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 705-856-1660 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===By rail=== * {{listing | name=Algoma Central Railway | alt= | url=http://www.algomacentralrailway.com/content/tours/passenger/index.html | email= | address=Hawk Junction | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-242-9287 | fax= | hours= | price= | content= North and south trains between [[Hearst]] and [[Sault Ste Marie (Ontario)|Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario)]] alternate semi-daily through the village of Hawk Junction, approximately 25 km east of Wawa. There is no passenger service from Hawk Junction to Wawa, so be sure to make arrangements in advance. }} ===Hitchhiking=== Wawa is recognized as a notorious hitchhiker's trap - easy to get to, but impossible to leave. Enter at one's own risk. If you're planning on hitchhiking your way out, good-luck. The best place to thumb a ride is near the Wawa Goose. [[File:Broadway Avenue Wawa.JPG|thumb|350px|The bustling streets of downtown Wawa]] ==Get around== Wawa is a small town where everything is a short walk away. There is no municipal transit service. * {{listing | name=Wawa Taxi | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 705-856-1133 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== * {{see | name=The Wawa Goose | alt= | url=http://www.thewawagoose.com/?page_id=7 | email= | address=Hwys 17 and 101 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Four-ton, 28-foot steel goose constructed 1963, replacing a plaster model placed at the highway crossroads when the last section of Trans-Canada Highway was completed in Ontario in 1960. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Bristol Off-Roading Outfitters | alt= | url=http://www.bristolmotel.com/boo/ | email= | address=Bristol Motel, 170 Mission Rd (Hwy 101) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1 705-856-2385 | tollfree=+1-866-481-9826 | fax=+1 705-856-2254 | hours= | price= | content=Snowmobiling, bear hunting, ATV touring. }} * {{do | name=Michipicoten Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.golfwawa.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=on Magpie River | phone=+1 705-856-2590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May-October | price= | content=Nine holes, practice green and driving range, cart and clubs rental, lessons, discounts for local motel clients. Club house +1 705-856-2590, pro shop +1 705-856-7409. }} * {{do | name=Naturally Superior Adventures and Rock Island Lodge B&B | alt= | url=http://www.naturallysuperior.com | email=info@naturallysuperior.com | address=10 Government Dock Road | lat= 47.933897 | long= -84.851182| directions=On Lake Superior at the mouth of the Michipicoten River | phone=+1 705-856-2939 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8 am - 8pm | price= | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content=Naturally Superior Adventures and Rock Island Lodge B&B is located on Lake Superior about 8 km from Wawa. They outfit and lead guided trips on Lake Superior and her headwaters by sea kayak, tandem and Voyageur canoe, stand up paddleboard (SUP) and by foot. They offer paddle Canada and BCU sea kayak/canoe certified training, rentals and area shuttles. They also have a [http://rockislandlodge.ca lodge], with 4 guest rooms, each with an en suite bath. All of their rooms are no farther than 50m to the water's edge. They operate bed and breakfast-style with additional meals available. Rates for the lodge are $98 - 120 CDN. Email address for the lodge: info@rockislandlodge.ca. Checkin: 3 PM; checkout: 11 AM. Do-it-yourself info for those who are not staying at the lodge [http://lakesuperioradventures.ca here]. }} * {{do | name=Voyageur hiking trail | alt= | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyageur_Hiking_Trail | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Public hiking trail between Sudbury and Thunder Bay, through Scenic High Falls and Silver Falls, two parks overlooking the Magpie River gorge. Scenic High Falls offers a picnic pavilion, toilets and an interpretive trail from the bottom to the top of the Falls. }} ===Events=== * {{do | name=Wawa Winter Carnival | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=February. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Young's General Store | alt= | url=http://www.youngsgeneralstore.com | email= | address=111 Mission Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Store and fuel station rebuilt after a 1979 fire. Quirky tourist attraction with bait shop, souvenirs, an oversized Henrietta the Moose, big barrel of pickles, freshly packed fudge and summer sausage. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Kinniwabi Pines Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=150 Hwy 17 South | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 705-856-7226 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$25-60 | content=Seafood, Chinese, Trinidadian, European. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Algoma Motel | alt= | url=http://algomamotel.com | email= | address=164 Mission Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 705-856-7010 | tollfree= | fax=+1 705-856-8213 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Motel in town centre, hunting and fishing cabins eight miles outside of town for outdoors enthusiasts, outfitter's packages. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Northern Motel & Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.bestnorthern.ca | email= | address=150 Hwy 17 South | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 705-856-7302 | tollfree=+1-800-434-8240 | fax=+1 705-856-2772 | hours= | price= | content=Restaurant with Polish and European cooking, free wi-fi. Riverside Lounge, indoor dry sauna and billiard room, rooms and cottages overlooking the Old Michipicoten River. }} * {{sleep | name=Northern Lights Motel & Breakfast | alt= | url=http://www.nlmotel.com | email= | address=1014 Hwy 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 705-856-1900 | tollfree=+1-800-937-2414 | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Rooms, chalets, cottage, still operating despite losing 12 rooms and two chalets to 2012 flood damage which washed out Hwy 17 for a week. Breakfast, wi-fi included. }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Lion’s Waterfront Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Wawa Lake | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Park with free WiFi and boardwalk along Wawa Lake. }} ==Go next== [[Lake Superior Provincial Park]] - hiking, paddling, fishing, two serviced campgrounds for RVs and tents, one rustic campground, 200 backcountry campsites, all a short drive (or what passes for one around these parts) from town. {{routebox | image1=Ontario 17.svg | imagesize1=20 | image1a=TCH-blank.svg | imagesize1a=20 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Thunder Bay]] | minorl1=[[White River (Ontario)|White River]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Sault Ste Marie (Ontario)|Sault Ste Marie]] | minorr1=[[Lake Superior Provincial Park]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|47.9931|-84.7736}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Ontario}} [[Wikipedia:Wawa, Ontario]] [[Commons:Category:Wawa, Ontario]] bk63w5bmrnfgjao1nu8vqsyg9oveqt4 0 38740 2383396 1572136 2013-08-15T19:46:29Z Traveler100bot 160739 add pagebanner wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disambiguation banner.png}} There is more than one place called '''Weatherford''' ==== [[United States of America]] ==== * [[Weatherford (Oklahoma)]] - in the state of [[Oklahoma]] * [[Weatherford (Texas)]] - in the state of [[Texas]] ---- {{disamb}} mbvk5hujcgbxlrpvb2obbd6owhlh1r2 0 39179 1582644 2009-11-19T22:13:37Z Wrh2 229 [[Whale]] moved to [[Whale watching]] (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Whale watching]] bx8uldh4r8ibaqd1gaog50vj8bn8dju 0 39347 2351554 2293779 2013-07-21T18:53:40Z Wrh2Bot 210638 Converted 1 text listings to [[Template:Listing]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Williamson}} '''Williamson''' is a city in the [[Metro Valley]] of [[West Virginia]]. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Sycamore Inn | alt= | url=http://www.sycamoreinn.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 304 235-0105 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Plan to spend a few hours finding all the historical spots while you enjoy some of the most scenic areas in West Virginia. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=US 52.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Cincinnati]] | minorl1='''[[Huntington (West Virginia)|Huntington]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Bluefield (West Virginia)|Bluefield]] | minorr1=[[Welch (West Virginia)|Welch]] }} {{geo|37.673889|-82.279722}} {{IsPartOf|Metro Valley}} {{outlinecity}} [[Wikipedia:Williamson, West Virginia]] [[Dmoz:Regional/North_America/United_States/West_Virginia/Localities/W/Williamson/]] damasnocrnydg4s14hofcc88qxix3dt 0 39614 1594351 2008-12-07T04:10:25Z Jpatokal 692 [[World Heritage Expedition]] moved to [[Project:World Heritage Expedition]]: fix namespacing (Import from wikitravel.org/en) wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Project:World Heritage Expedition]] f0pc3yp77olm32wq660dk84ohx5s19l 0 40223 2914271 2664702 2016-01-01T21:59:59Z Vidimian 1815 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|caption=The sign over the railtracks that marks the beginning of the Russian territory}} '''Zabaykalsk''' ([[Russian phrasebook|Russian]]: Забайка́льск ''zuh-bigh-KAHL&#146;SK''; "beyond the [[Lake Baikal|Baikal]]") is a city in [[Zabaykalsky Krai]] in [[Russia]]. ==Get in== ===By train=== Zabaykalsk is the final stop on the Russian side of the Russia-China border on the Trans-Manchurian route from Moscow to Beijing. Trains from Russian stations, [[Irkutsk]], [[Ulan Ude]] and [[Chita]] stop regularly at Zabaykalsk with a weekly service from Chinese stations, [[Manzhouli]], [[Harbin]] and [[Beijing]]. The service from Irkutsk decouples from a Irkutsk-Kharbarosk at Chita waiting six hours before coupling with the Chita-Zabaykalsk service. It is possible to look around Chita during this break or stay on the carriage in the shunting yards. Toilets are closed for the full 6 hours with the station a 15 min walk away. The route Chita-Zabaykalsk is serviced daily. If you get off in Zabaykalsk, you need to take a bus to cross the border to Manzhouli but you have to buy the train ticket at Manzhouli at the spot (no pre-booking service). [http://www.poezda.net/ This website] can be used to check train schedules. ===By bus=== The bus station is located 800 m from the train station. After leaving the train, head along the platform in the direction from which the train came. Take the footbridge out of the station then follow the station fence in the direction the train was heading (ie China). Look out for the flashing lights on the giant welcome gate. Expect no one in Zabaykalsk bus station or officials on either side of this border to speak English. Several busses run daily between Zabaykalsk and Manzhouli, China. The last bus from Zabaykalsk bus station (located near the train station) leaves 15:10 so it might be a good idea to arrive there earlier as Zabaykalsk is probably not a place where you are interested to stay overnight. Busses arrive at the city centre of Manzhouli. Bus tickets for this route are 300 rubles plus 100 rubles for baggage. An additional fee of 200 rubles is paid on the Chinese side of the border. ===By foot or bicycle === Zabaykalsk is 10 km from Manzhouli, and the road is quite calm with nice wide shoulders. However, as of December 2013, crossing the border by foot or bicycle was not allowed by the Chinese border guards: you have to go in a motor vehicle, bus or take the non-daily train across the border. ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== Zabaykalsk is almost more a village than a city. The main reason you are here is probably because you are either going to cross a border to China or you've come from China to Russia. There most likely isn't much to do for a tourist here. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== *[[Manzhouli]], [[China]] {{isPartOf|Zabaykalsky Krai}} [[Wikipedia:Zabaykalsk]] {{outlinecity}} {{geo|49.64351|117.33707|zoom=13}} fig90cu0395r8guomal8jqrym7g2yps