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Taj Mahal

India is one of those countries where civilization was born many centuries ago. The city of Agra is a place of pilgrimage for tourists from all over the world. People come here primarily because of the mausoleum of the Taj Mahal, erected by order of Shah Jahan over the grave of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Miracle in marble - eternal memory of your beloved

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The wife died during the birth of the fourteenth child, and the inconsolable Shah Jahan decided to leave an eternal memory of his beloved on earth.

The mausoleum took only 18 years to build. They say that Shah Jahan wanted to build another mausoleum opposite the Taj Mahal, made of black marble. This necropolis he intended for himself. But the plan was not carried out, and after the death of the emperor, he was buried next to his wife.

Looking at the Taj Mahal, you involuntarily admire the power of Shah Jahan's love, embodied in a marble miracle.

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Mumtaz Mahal

On the other side of the Jamna River is the tomb of the emperor's relatives. However, the atmosphere is not of sadness and grief, but of harmony and beauty. A magnificent garden with canals, a pool and many fountains, mosques rising up on both sides of the mausoleum, the majestic tomb of Mumtaz Mahal made of white marble - all this makes up a beautiful architectural ensemble.

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An outstanding writer of the 17th century Shirazi made calligraphic ornamental inscriptions in the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal.

At the entrance to the mausoleum, visitors will certainly take off their shoes - this is how it should be in Hinduism and Islam.

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Everyone can visit the Taj Mahal, but take a picture of it - only from a distance. The police guarding this architectural monument around the clock patiently explain to the indignant tourists that if you click lenses near the mausoleum, the unique energy of this sacred place is violated.

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Pyramids of Egypt

pyramids ancient egypt- the only wonder of the world that has survived to this day. The pyramids continue to surprise us: periodically they discover new secret passages and underground voids, the entrance to which is still closed to scientists. Many questions still remain unanswered.

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How almost three million stone cubes, weighing two or more tons each, were delivered and ideally stacked to a height of almost one hundred and fifty meters in an era when neither iron nor the wheel was known, and. all the more so - no winch, no pulley.

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In the "History" of Herodotus (445 BC) we read: "Some were entrusted with the transport of stone from the quarries to the Nile ... others - the rafting of large rafts along the river ... up to 100 thousand people were employed in these works, replaced every three months and worked without interruption ... Ten years were spent on the construction of the road along which stone blocks were dragged, the work, of course, was not as laborious as the construction of a pyramid from these blocks, then decorated with figures of people and animals. Ten years were spent on this road and rooms carved into the rock, which are the base of the pyramids.

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sydney opera

The Sydney Opera House is the only building of the 20th century to be on a par with such great architectural symbols of the 19th century as Big Ben, the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Along with Hagia Sophia and the Taj Mahal, this building belongs to the highest cultural achievements of the last millennium.

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On May 17, 1955, an international competition was announced. 223 works were sent to the contest. The winner was a thirty-eight-year-old Dane, Jorn Utzon. Jorn's childhood was spent on the water, among unfinished models and unfinished boat hulls at his father's shipyard.

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Some consider the Opera House a magnificent example of the "frozen music" that Goethe spoke of. Others see it as a white whale washed up on land; galleon sailing to magical land elves; nine ears listening for angelic singing.

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The Statue of Liberty

"Symbol of New York and the USA", "one of the most famous sculptures peace”, “symbol of freedom and democracy”, “Lady Liberty”, - no matter how many epithets and names were invented for this statue in New York! Some are amazed at its size, others pay tribute to the idea embodied in the sculpture, others simply perceive it as one of modern wonders Sveta.

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The statue is truly grandiose: its height from the base to the tip of the torch is almost 47 meters, and together with a powerful granite pedestal - 93 meters. One nail on the hand of a woman personifying Freedom weighs one and a half kilograms. Under the wind, the statue sways slightly: the range of oscillation reaches 7.6 centimeters, and at the torch - even up to 12.7 centimeters! The grand opening of the sculpture took place on October 28, 1886.

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The complex inner frame of the statue was to be designed by Gustave Eiffel, the future author of the famous Parisian tower.

On October 15, 1924, the statue was declared a national monument, and after another 60 years, it was included in the List World Heritage UNESCO.

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Taj Mahal India is one of those countries where civilization was born many centuries ago. The city of Agra is a place of pilgrimage for tourists from all over the world. People come here primarily because of the Taj Mahal mausoleum, erected by order of Shah Jahan over the grave of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Miracle in marble - eternal memory of your beloved

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The wife died during the birth of the fourteenth child, and the inconsolable Shah Jahan decided to leave an eternal memory of his beloved on earth. The mausoleum took only 18 years to build. They say that Shah Jahan wanted to build another mausoleum opposite the Taj Mahal, made of black marble. This necropolis he intended for himself. But the plan was not carried out, and after the death of the emperor, he was buried next to his wife. Looking at the Taj Mahal, you involuntarily admire the power of Shah Jahan's love, embodied in a marble miracle.

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Mumtaz Mahal On the other side of the Jamna River is the tomb of the emperor's relatives. However, the atmosphere is not of sadness and grief, but of harmony and beauty. A magnificent garden with canals, a pool and many fountains, mosques rising up on both sides of the mausoleum, the majestic tomb of Mumtaz Mahal made of white marble - all this makes up a beautiful architectural ensemble.

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An outstanding writer of the 17th century Shirazi made calligraphic ornamental inscriptions in the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. At the entrance to the mausoleum, visitors will certainly take off their shoes - this is how it should be in Hinduism and Islam.

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Everyone can visit the Taj Mahal, but take a picture of it - only from a distance. The police guarding this architectural monument around the clock patiently explain to the indignant tourists that if you click lenses near the mausoleum, the unique energy of this sacred place is violated.

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Egyptian pyramids The pyramids of ancient Egypt are the only wonder of the world that has survived to this day. The pyramids continue to surprise us: periodically they discover new secret passages and underground voids, the entrance to which is still closed to scientists. Many questions still remain unanswered.

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How almost three million stone cubes, weighing two or more tons each, were delivered and ideally stacked to a height of almost one hundred and fifty meters in an era when neither iron nor the wheel was known, and. all the more so - no winch, no pulley.

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In the "History" of Herodotus (445 BC) we read: "Some were entrusted with the transport of stone from the quarries to the Nile ... others - the rafting of large rafts along the river ... up to 100 thousand people were employed in these works, replaced every three months and worked without interruption ... Ten years were spent on the construction of the road along which stone blocks were dragged, the work, of course, was not as laborious as the construction of a pyramid from these blocks, then decorated with figures of people and animals. Ten years were spent on this road and rooms carved into the rock, which are the base of the pyramids.

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Sydney Opera House The Sydney Opera House is the only building of the 20th century to be on a par with such great architectural symbols of the 19th century as Big Ben, the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Along with Hagia Sophia and the Taj Mahal, this building belongs to the highest cultural achievements of the last millennium.

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On May 17, 1955, an international competition was announced. 223 works were sent to the contest. The winner was a thirty-eight-year-old Dane, Jorn Utzon. Jorn's childhood was spent on the water, among unfinished models and unfinished boat hulls in his father's shipyard.

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Some consider the Opera House a magnificent example of the "frozen music" that Goethe spoke of. Others see it as a white whale washed up on land; a galleon sailing to the magical land of the elves; nine ears listening for angelic singing.

FAMOUS PLACES OF THE WORLD. Lesson of the surrounding world Grade 3 Department of Education of the City of Moscow Eastern District Department of Education SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL 400 sh. Enthusiasts, 100 a tel Lecturer: Kondratieva I.N.


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Egypt The Egyptian pyramids are huge pyramid-shaped stone structures used as tombs for the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. The highest of them is the Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu, better known as the Pyramid of Cheops, its height is 146.6 meters. Two others Pyramids of Egypt: Khafra (136.6 m) and Menkaure (62 m). The Egyptian pyramids are huge pyramid-shaped stone structures used as tombs for the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. The highest of them is the Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu, better known as the Pyramid of Cheops, its height is 146.6 meters. Two other Egyptian pyramids: Khafra (136.6 m) and Menkaure (62 m). Abu Hol or "Father of Terror" - so called great Sphinx desert dwellers, worldwide famous monument carved from a monolithic rock. It has a length of 57 m, a height of 20 m, a face width of 4.1 m, and a face height of 5 m. It represents a pharaoh who combines the power of man, God and a lion.


China The Chinese Wall is one of the largest and most elaborate construction and technical structures in the world. Data on its length are different and vary. The distance from one end to the other is 2450 km, but if we take into account other ramparts extending from it, we get 6000 - 6500 km. The width of the upper part of the Wall made it expensive for military units. At the same time, 5 infantrymen or cavalrymen could go in a row. It served only to patrol the border and to completely block mountain paths that cannot be blocked in other ways. Its construction began in the 7th century. BC. rulers of small states (they built fortifications around their territories in the form of earthen ramparts). In the entire history of the country, there were 3 Great Chinese Wall which took over 2000 years to build.


USA The Statue of Liberty in New York is the main attraction of the country. The grand opening of the sculpture took place on October 28, 1886. The idea of ​​​​creating this symbol came from the French scientist, lawyer and supporter of the abolition of slavery Edouard Rene Lefebvre de Laboulaye back in the late 1860s. Disneyland is the very first Disneyland in the world, the embodiment of Walt Disney's dream of an amusement park that would be interesting for both adults and children. The fantasy of the artist and the enthusiasm of all the creators of the park were embodied in magical world cartoons and fairy tales, where Mickey Mouse and his friends live and miracles await at every step. Disneyland in California is the very first Disneyland in the world, the embodiment of Walt Disney's dream of an amusement park that would be interesting for both adults and children. The fantasy of the artist and the enthusiasm of all the creators of the park were embodied in the magical world of cartoons and fairy tales, where Mickey Mouse and his friends live and miracles await at every step. Columbus Christopher (1451 - 1506), the great Spanish navigator of Italian origin, who led four transatlantic expeditions to America.


Los Angeles Hollywood is almost independent city, or even a whole world within a city. This is the heart of the film industry. Numerous film studios are located here, film festivals are held here and film awards are presented. The famous Walk of Fame is laid here. Millions of moviegoers around the world dream of going to Hollywood to walk along the Boulevard, where since 1960 names have been knocked out and stars have been laid for the best film actors. The full name of the city is the Village of the Virgin Mary, Queen of Angels, on the Porjunkula River. In the future, the long name of the village was shortened to Los Angeles- City of Angels. Now Los Angeles is the second largest city in America. Here are concentrated cultural life America and the entertainment industry Now Los Angeles is the second largest city in America. The cultural life of America and the entertainment industry are concentrated here. Los Angeles is one of the centers of the music business.


Spain Park Güell is one of the most interesting creations from the heritage of Antoni Gaudí. The park has become an urban garden, a tourist gem of the city of Barcelona and, by decision of UNESCO, a heritage of mankind. Sagrada Familia (Sagrada Familia) This is the Temple of the Atonement of Sins, the creation of which the author devoted most of his life. The most valuable thing in this creation of Antonio Gaudi is the Nativity Facade, which includes four towers with original silhouettes and rich ornamental decorations. The bell tower of Christ reaches 170 meters in height. Cathedral of the Sagrada Familia (Sagrada Familia). This is the Temple of the Atonement of Sins, the creation of which the author devoted most of his life. The most valuable thing in this creation of Antonio Gaudi is the Nativity Facade, which includes four towers with original silhouettes and rich ornamental decorations. The bell tower of Christ reaches 170 meters in height.


Australia Sydney Opera The famous sails of the Opera House are a symbol not only of Sydney, but of the whole of Australia. The architect himself said that he created a sculpture, inside which he placed the theater premises. "You will never get tired of it (the building), you will never get tired of it," he predicted. Kangaroo Australia's most common animal. Adult animals have a body length of 30 to 160 cm; weigh from 0.5 to 90 kg. The front paws are small and have 5 fingers; rear by 4. The female bears offspring in a bag for 6 8 months.


Ayers Rock Unusual in its red color, the rock monolith Uluru has long been the emblem of central Australia. This is the oldest and largest monolithic rock on earth (its age is about 500 million years). It makes an amazing impression both because it rises in the middle of a completely flat surface, and because it changes its shades at sunset and sunrise. Many tourists and photographers come to admire this magical play of light. This rock was and still is sacred place Aborigines. On it you can see rock paintings.