THE LARGEST LEAF IN THE WORLD
It belongs to the Coccoloba gigantifolia tree and can measure up to 2.5 meters. It is found mainly in the Brazilian Amazon.
Rock churches of Matera, Puglia, Italy :
There is about 160 rock churches in Matera, These cave churches, dating from antiquity through medieval period, were often places of pagan worship before they became established by Christian monks.
In Compton, England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ, a terracotta ribbon-decorated Celtic cross stands by Watts Chapel. Originating in the Early Middle Ages from areas like Ireland and Britain, this ringed cross grew popular between the 9th and 12th Centuries, notably in regions influenced by Irish missionaries.
Zhangjiajie Scenic Area is located to the north of Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province of China.
It is one of the 40 famous scenic spots in China ๐จ๐ณ .
It is said to be 'the ampliative miniascape and the contractible fairyland' and was admitted to the World Heritage List in 1992.
8 medicinal plants ๐ฑ
Basil: bronchitis and throat.
Lavender: relaxing and sleep.
Rosemary: hair loss and digestive.
Sage: muscle pain and healing.
Garlic: antibiotic and antioxidant.
Oregano: toothache and bronchitis.
Thyme: antiseptic and anxiety.
Mint: digestive and nausea.
Sumela monastery, nestled in Tรผrkiye's Altฤฑndere Valley cliffs, began in 385 AD by Athenian monk Barnabas. Emperor Justinian expanded it, but it was damaged in 650 AD. The Comnenids restored it, and under Alexios III & Michael I, it flourished with 72 rooms and a significant library.
An alpine refuge over 2700m high in the Italian Dolomites stands as a stark WWI relic. Perched on Mount Cristallo, it seems to hover over a chasm. Believed to be built by Italian soldiers during the "White War" in 1915, they battled Austria-Hungary in this harsh terrain, carving shelters and paths.
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Lรผbeck, a UNESCO World Heritage city in Germany, is famous for its medieval architecture, especially the Holsten Gates. A siege legend birthed Lรผbeck's marzipan. The city's St. Mary's Church holds a devil's tale. Author Thomas Mann's "Buddenbrooks" is rooted in Lรผbeck's history.
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Avoid burnout at all costs, if you can't go out to breathe fresh air, remember that you have many friends here ๐ค.
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We are separated by distances, borders and land, all that disappears when we communicate.
I am grateful that we have met ๐
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