Belgrade – Attractions – Square Republica

Center of Belgrades touristy pedestrian zone where all seems normal and westernised.

Buses are free in Belgrade and most of them lead here.

History
There is some history about the square. I’ve no doubt read it and forgot it, so I’m not going to bore you with it.

If you want to shop this is the place to start.

Wonders of the Modern World

Register your vote for the Seven New Wonders of the world.

Following the destruction of the old ones.
An international consortium has set up a website where homo-sapiens can register their approval of 7 new wonders http://www.new7wonders.com/.

Old Wonders:

Proposed Modern Wonders:

  • Angkor Wat(12th century) Cambodia
  • Chichén Itzá (before 800 A.D.) Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
  • Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Statues of Easter Island (10th – 16th Century) Easter Island, Chile
  • Machu Picchu (1460-1470), Peru

Amongst others.

Results are due to be announced in Portugal on 07.07.07.

Wai o Tapo – Geyser

One of the main attractions and features of Rotorua and the area is the high level of geothermal activity.

On the same rift as White Island, mentioned earlier in this blog, Rotorua is renowned for it baths and geothermal formations.

No where can these be found in more glory than at the Wai-o-Tapo park.

Lady Knox
A 15m Geyser erupting daily.
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Each morning there is a regular show at 10.15am.

Weblinks: Lady Knox