Where is Mumbai and its main attractions? The most famous island cities in the world This city is built on seven islands.
Irina asksAnswered by Viktor Belousov, 07/21/2010
Peace to you, Irina!
It is wonderful that you are studying the book of Revelation.
"Here is the mind that has wisdom. The seven heads are the seven mountains on which the woman sits."
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According to historians, the legend that Moscow stands, like Rome, on seven hills, was born in the late 15th - early 16th centuries - at a time when Moscow became the capital of the centralized Russian state. From comparing it with Rome, which stands on seven hills (“Moscow is the third Rome”), this idea arose.
For information: the first Rome does not mean the Eternal City with the Colosseum, where Christians were thrown to the lions, but the city of St. Peter, which ultimately became the capital of Christians; Constantinople, the stronghold of the Orthodox for a thousand years, was known as the second Rome. All that remains of its great past are the Turkified colossal Sophia, obelisks, and ruins of walls that did not save the capital of Byzantium, which became Istanbul, from the Muslims.
Many cities want to attribute to themselves such a “super-meaning” associated with 7 hills - but where is truth and where is fiction is difficult to judge: Khanty-Mansiysk, Shakhty, Amman (Jordan), Vilnius, Prague, Edinburgh, Yekaterinburg, Karlovy Vary, Kirov , Kaliningrad, Kiev, Barnaul, Brussels, Romanov-Borisoglebsk (Tutaev), Lisbon, Vladimir, Samara, Serpukhov, Murom, Istanbul, Velikiye Luki, Bergen (Norway), Vyatka, Smolensk, City of Seven Hills (Ohio, USA), Talsi (Latvia), Cheboksary, Dnepropetrovsk, Rezenke (Latvia), Ulyanovsk, Chelyabinsk, Rome.
For this reason, Revelation most likely refers to Rome.
Blessings,
Victor
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In the author's photo there is a 12 km underwater tunnel leading from the airport on Elingsoy Island to the city; wedding in a church in Sunnmør; in the open-air museum in the town of Sunnmøre; sculpture of a fish packer and a view of the city; view of Alesund from the observation deck; Alesund, Norway.
Bergen Airport is located 12 km from the city, in the northeast. The length of the runway is 2450 meters. And this is in the mountains, where nine peaks surround the city! I think that all airports in Norway are in one way or another connected with the Second World War and date back to that time of construction.
I will mention more than once how harmoniously modern technical structures fit into the surrounding natural landscape. This can serve as an example for all humanity of how a person can be friends with nature without disturbing its harmony!
While we were flying over coastal Norway, here and there pieces of coastline, rugged by fjords, islands and fishing boats.
And during the flight I remembered how skaldic legends and rune stones reveal the secrets of Norway’s historical past.
So, skalds are ancient Scandinavian poets and singers. They lived in the 9th - 14th centuries at the courts of the kings and composed songs. Behind good work the skald could receive a fortune.
In general, skaldic poetry is a type of poetry of the ancient Scandinavians. It is divided into 2 types of poetry: Eddic, characterized by a simple form and content close to folklore, and skaldic, which has the most sophisticated form and very poor content.
The skaldic tradition had already developed by the first half of the 9th century and persisted for another 200 years after the introduction of writing in Iceland. The main genre is drapa, a battle song praising the king and his squad and expressing heroic ideals. For example, “When Harald Fairhair was King of Norway...”.
There are several theories about the origin of skaldic poetry, including “Celtic influence.” Indeed, in the 7-8 centuries, the Vikings appeared in Ireland and northern Britain, where the work of bards already existed.
Runes are the writing of the ancient Germans, ancient Slavs and ancient Turks. Used from the 1st – 2nd centuries AD. to the 12th century in the territory of modern Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
After the countries of northern Europe adopted Christianity, they were supplanted as a written language by the Latin alphabet.
In total, about 5,000 runic inscriptions are known, of which about 602 are in Norway. Most of the runic texts are carved on stones. But there are also gold medals.
According to one version, the origin of runic inscriptions in Norway has Gothic roots. Although many Slavic scholars believe that Norwegian runes are closer to Slavic ones.
It should be added that on our trip to Great Britain in the Scottish village of Ruthville we visited a church built in 1642, standing on the site of an ancient church from the 7th century AD.
Nearby there is a stone with a runic inscription, which scientists also deciphered and which indicates that in the 1st millennium AD. In Northern Europe there lived tribes who called themselves Rugs, Rags, Ners and Russ.
I think that the clues to the history of the origin and migration of the Scandinavian peoples are still to come!
An hour of flight flew by, we landed at the airport in Ålesund (or Ålesund). Modern writing in Norway is still in its infancy, so the names vary everywhere, and are given both in Low German and in local dialects.
The city is located on 7 islands, on one of which, Elingsoy, in the ocean, there is an airport. The island is connected to the city by an underwater tunnel built in 1987. This is amazing! Like a subway, only there are tons of water overhead.
Before we had time to get off the plane, we boarded the bus and immediately “drew” into an underwater tunnel 12 km long. And when we jumped out of it, we already found ourselves on the mainland, four kilometers from the city, in the open-air Sunnmøre ethnographic museum.
The museum was originally opened in 1903, but during the fire that destroyed the entire city in 1904, the museum buildings, like the 1855 church, were destroyed. And then stables, mills, forges and fishermen's huts were brought here from the town of Sunnmøre. The museum opened in 1934.
And the church was erected in 1909. It was built in the style of an arched vault and lined with natural stone.
When we arrived at the church, the wedding ended there; the newlyweds and their relatives went outside and continued the wedding ceremony right in the courtyard. With costumes with wreaths on their heads, and dancing to the violin and button accordion, the wedding resembled a village wedding. Even at some point it seemed that we were in the northern Russian outback!
And we continued our acquaintance with the life of the ancient Vikings: boats hollowed out of solid wood, yarangas covered with reindeer skins, wooden buildings whose roofs were covered with a natural covering - turf. In total, about 50 buildings from all over the region are collected here.
In a separate pavilion we got acquainted with one of the surviving lifeboats, created in 1908 by the inventor Ole Blüde.
3 km west of Ålesund is the Atlantic Park, one of the largest aquariums in Scandinavia. It gives an idea of the inhabitants of the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. There are halibuts, cod, and sea snakes here. There are only whales!
But we are promised to meet them in the north of the Lafoten Islands. Let's see if they want to show us their tails! Water is pumped into the aquarium directly from the ocean.
Then we went up to the observation deck, located at an altitude of 130 m, where 418 steps lead. And where today is the oldest restaurant in the city, Fjelstua, built by shoemaker Knut And in 1903.
Then it was a wooden red hut, now it has a modern look, made of glass and concrete.
From here, from above, you have a breathtaking view of the city and the ocean. Here, in the park, laid out in old times, exotic plants grow. Including a huge araucaria, which indicates the mildness of the local climate.
The temperature in Alesund does not drop below plus 1.5 degrees C even in winter, despite the fact that Alesund is located at 62 degrees north latitude. Thanks to the warm current, it has a mild climate, but in winter it is windy. The water temperature in the ocean does not drop below plus 9 degrees C even in winter.
And city utilities use ocean water to warm sidewalks from icing! Such a natural pantry. And yet the savvy Norwegians try to use it for their own benefit!
After the fire on January 23, 1904, which left 10 thousand people homeless, since all the houses in the city were wooden, the city was completely rebuilt.
The restoration of the city was carried out by an architect who was a supporter of the Art Nouveau style, then popular in Europe. These are neoclassical and neo-Gothic stone buildings with reliefs, turrets and coats of arms, 3, 4 and 5 storeys.
The restoration was partially financed by the German Kaiser Wilhelm 2, who loved to relax in the vicinity of Alesund. Ålesund today is one of the few cities in the world built in this style.
I don’t know how architecture took root in other cities, but here it blends so harmoniously into the surrounding nature that there is no doubt that it has always been this way. And that’s the only way it could be!
In addition to tourism (2 ferries only from the UK come to the city twice a day, many buses and cruise ships from other countries), Alesund is one of the largest centers of the Norwegian fishing industry. Its location is very convenient for the passage of ships.
It has one of the largest fishing harbors in the world. And the fishing fleet is one of the most modern in the world. Although the city is small, with a population of about 42 thousand people.
And here again I want to emphasize how high the level of equipment of ships with instruments and navigation is. Since we used a catamaran, a ferry, and a ship more than once on our trip. And he amazed us everywhere highest level technology and special training.
Norwegians at sea have no room for error! And the weather here changes every 15 minutes!
The furniture industry is also developed; there are offices of famous furniture companies here.
Well, after getting acquainted with the sights of this beautiful northern town, we went for a walk along the streets with elegant wrought-iron bridges, numerous cafes and beautiful miniature shops.
I must say that it is almost impossible to buy anything here! You have to be rich to buy a T-shirt for 1000 crowns (almost 5 times more rubles), or ordinary small silver earrings with jade for 800 crowns.
The weather was fine, the sun came out, and we sat down for lunch in a street cafe.
Everywhere, even in bars, you can only have pizza! We have seen more than once how young parents bring their 2-3 children to a coffee shop to feed them pizza and drink Coca-Cola.
And the story is that in 1970, along with the advent of oil companies, the chain of pizza restaurants “Peppe *s Pizza” appeared in Oslo, which currently has more than 60 restaurants and delivery services. And they even said that she got own factory for the production of frozen pizza.
We even met a tour guide who assured us that a Norwegian ethnographer had proven that the ancient Vikings were the first to invent pizza. That they even used special frying pans in which they baked dough with meat and fish.
I think this is again a tribute to fashion. Norway has been forgotten by everyone for so many years that now, when the opportunity has arisen to make the country attractive to tourists, it has fallen ill with a fashionable disease!
But these are my observations. And now we sat down to snack on pizza, washed it down with cola and coffee, and left the leftovers for the seagulls: they are more masters here than people.
The city is truly beautiful. As elsewhere in Norway, the streets are always sparsely populated, unless another group of tourists passes by.
And we stood on the embankment, listened to the gulls of seagulls, breathed in the purest ocean air, and went to a hotel overlooking the ocean. I slept much better here than in Bergen, where mountains and clouds literally hang over the city.
Apparently, as lowland people, we need space, even if it’s sea space.
Having slept well and had a good meal (it must be said that the breakfasts here are English, but with a huge selection of goat cheeses, several types of herring and pickled vegetables), we went to the pier.
Exciting things awaited us cruise to the island of Godoy, located 40 kilometers from Ålesund in the Norwegian Sea.
Continuation of "Bird Market on Guday Island" -
Rome seems to many to be a fairy-tale city full of myths and legends. Just look at its founding history, according to which Rome was built on seven hills, which became a kind of foundation and heart of the city. All of them are located on the eastern side of the Tiber River, each with its own history and unique charm. And although Rome is most often referred to as the city on seven hills, there are many other settlements in Europe built in a similar way. Among them are, for example, Moscow and Kyiv, as well as a number of other cities which will be discussed below.
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is the westernmost capital of the Old Continent, which due to its geographical location, often called the “Balcony of Europe”. It turns out that this city was also built on seven hills stretching above the mouth of the Tagus River. Each of them offers stunning views of the surrounding area, but to enjoy it the tourist will have to travel a considerable distance up and down each time. However, this does not stop most travelers - they circulate in a labyrinth of cobbled streets and steep climbs, which are sometimes helped by ancient trams that have become last years face and business card Lisbon.
Bergen, Norway
The best way to admire Bergen, Norway's second largest city, is to climb Fløyen, one of the seven neighboring hills. You can get there, to an altitude of 320 meters, in two ways - along a walking trail or by cable car. The hill offers magnificent views of all the main attractions of the city center, the North Sea and ships, as well as the picturesque slopes with colorful houses.
Lviv, Ukraine
An unusual city full of monuments, it is famous for its magical atmosphere and historical architecture, testifying to the rich past of this place. Lviv, like many other European cities, was built on seven hills, the highest of which is Castle Hill (409 meters above sea level). From there you have a beautiful view of the Old Town, in addition, it is full of picturesque narrow streets, either going up or down. The local landscape makes walking very tiring, however, for a tourist this is rather a plus - stopping periodically to rest, you can get a better look at the city.
Lublin, Poland
Ravines, valleys, rivers and historical hills - this is all Lublin, built, like ancient Rome, on seven hills. By the way, they played a very important role in the history of the city - more than once they helped repel enemy attacks, contributed to the formation of the economic and defense parts of the Old Town, and on one of them, on the banks of the Bystrica, the Lublin Castle was built. The unusual location gives the city a very picturesque appearance and a special, mysterious character.
Athens, Greece
The capital of sunny Greece is a very popular tourist destination, a place visited by millions of travelers every year. Moreover, one of the most important cities ancient world also located on seven hills. The most famous of these are the Acropolis and Lycabettos, where many of Greece's outstanding archaeological treasures are located. Although Athens is a fairly large metropolis, most of the tourist attractions are concentrated in a small area. And thanks to the city's location on seven hills, travelers can enjoy a beautiful panorama from different points.
Island cities are a very common phenomenon throughout the world. Looking at their unique arrangement, Daniel Defoe comes to mind with his story about Robinson Crusoe. The following thoughts come to mind: Robinson is not a fictional character; there are many “Robinsons” in the world; All of them, after arriving on their uninhabited islands, founded cities. We bring to your attention 10 island cities.
Lindau
The historic town of Lindau is located near the meeting point of the Austrian, German and Swiss borders, in the eastern part of Lake Constance (Bodensee). The town is connected to the mainland by bridge and railway and has about 3,000 inhabitants. Full of medieval and half-timbered buildings, the island city is quite a popular tourist attraction.
Santa Cruz del Istole
Located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, Santa Cruz del Istole is unofficially the most crowded island in the world. It has about 90 houses and about 1,200 people inhabit the island of about 1 hectare. The islanders bury their dead relatives on a nearby island because there is no space for a cemetery on the island they inhabit.
Isola dei Pescatori
Isola dei Pescatori (fishermen's island) is the northernmost of the three main Borromean islands in Lago Maggiore. population about 50 people. A narrow street running along the spine of the island connects cobbled alleys to the promenade that surrounds the island.
Mescaltitan
Mescaltitan is a small artificial island city off the Pacific coast of Mexico. The city lies low in the marshy canals that surround it, and during the rainy season from June to October, water floods all the streets. Apart from being a tourist attraction, it is also a shrimp town.
Trogir
Located near the city of Split, Trogir is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. Tiny medieval streets charm tourists. The architecture easily combines Romanesque and Gothic styles. Trogir is home to the stunning Venetian Cathedral of St. Lawrence, the town hall and medieval fortresses.
Nessebar
Often referred to as the "Pearl of the Black Sea", Nessebar is a wealthy city. The ancient part of the city is located on an island and is connected to the mainland by a narrow artificial dam. Nessebar is sometimes called the city with the largest number of churches per capita. This city also represents a rich architectural heritage Orthodox East.
Flores
Flores is located on the shores of Lake Peten Itza. It is connected to the mainland by a causeway. For many tourists, the main reason to visit Flores is its proximity to the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal.
Male
Male is the capital and most populous city in the Maldives. More than 100,000 people live on the small island. Since there are no neighborhoods, all infrastructure must be located in the city itself. Water is supplied from desalinated water in the ground, and electricity is generated into the city using diesel generators.
Manhattan
Manhattan is one of the five boroughs of New York. Manhattan is actually the city that includes most of New York City's most famous landmarks. Today, Manhattan is one of the most populous island cities in the world, with a population of 1,634,795 inhabitants (2008) and a land area of 59.47 km2.
Venice
World famous for its canals, Venice is built on an archipelago of 117 islands that are connected by 455 bridges. In the old center, canals serve as roads. The islands are slowly sinking. During high tides in autumn and winter, Piazza San Marco, the lowest part of the island, becomes completely submerged. Over the past 1,000 years, it has dropped by about 7 centimeters (2.8 inches) per century, and recent reports have stated that Venice has dropped by about 24 centimeters (9.4 inches) in the last century.
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Island cities are a phenomenon that is often found on our planet. Their unique arrangement makes you think and remember the famous character of Daniel Defoe - Robinson Crusoe. And looking at such islands, such thoughts come to mind that Robinson is far from a fictional hero, there are many such “Robinsons” in the world and all of them, finding themselves on their uninhabited islands, founded. In this review, we invite you to familiarize yourself with just such island cities.
Lindau
This historical city is located in the eastern part of Lake Bodensee almost at the junction of three borders - Swiss, German and Austrian. Lindau is connected to the mainland by rail and bridge. The island is home to about three thousand inhabitants. The city has preserved a lot of wood-and-brick buildings from medieval times. This island city is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bavaria.
Santa Cruz del Istole
Unofficially, this tiny piece of land is considered the most populous island on the planet. Santa Cruz del Istole is located off the Caribbean coast of Colombia. About 1,200 people live on an island area of one hectare. Only 90 houses were built here. There is not even a cemetery on the island, which is why local residents are forced to bury their loved ones on the next nearby island.
Isola dei Pescatori
About 50 people live on the fishermen's island, which is part of the Borromean archipelago. Isola dei Pescatori is located on Lake Maggiore. A narrow main street runs along the entire island, connecting cobbled alleys with a narrow promenade that surrounds the entire tiny island.
Mescaltitan
Unlike the islands presented above, Mescaltitan is an artificial island city. He is in Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico. Since the city is built low and is surrounded by marshy canals, during the rainy season, from June to October, its streets are flooded with water. But Mescaltitan is popular among tourists not only due to its unusual location, but also due to the fact that there are a lot of shrimp here.
Trogir
The island city of Trogir is located near the Croatian city of Split. Among other European cities of the Middle Ages, Trogir is one of the best preserved. Its tiny medieval streets simply fascinate tourists. The architecture of the city easily combines two styles - Gothic and Romanesque. On a small territory of Trogir there are ancient fortresses, the stunning Cathedral of St. Lawrence and the beautiful medieval town hall.
Nessebar
The city of Nessebar is often called the “Pearl of the Black Sea”, and it is also a fairly rich city. The island contains the ancient part of the city, which is connected by a narrow artificial dam to the mainland. Unofficially, Nessebar is considered a city where per capita there is greatest number churches. Also for the Orthodox East, this city has a rich and significant architectural heritage.
Flores
This island is located near the shore of Lake Peten Itza and is connected to the mainland by a causeway. Flores is visited by a lot of tourists because it is very close to the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal.
Male
It is the most populous city in the Maldives, and it is also the capital of the Maldives Republic. More than 100 thousand people live in Male. Since the area of the island is very small, all the infrastructure is located right in the city. Water is obtained from desalinated groundwater, and electricity is generated in diesel generators installed on the island.
Manhattan
Manhattan is a famous New York area. It is, of course, not separate, but most of the most famous and popular tourist attractions in New York are concentrated here. This island is today considered one of the most densely populated island cities in the world - about 1.6 million people live here on an area of 59.5 square kilometers.
Venice
We will complete our review of island cities with the famous Venice, which is known throughout the world for its canal streets. The city is built on an archipelago consisting of 117 islands. All these tiny pieces of land are connected by 455 bridges. Water canals in the old city center serve as roads. Unfortunately, the islands are slowly sinking over the years. Over the past millennium, they have dropped by 2.8 inches every hundred years, and according to the latest statement by researchers, Venice has sunk 9.4 inches over the past century. For example, St. Mark's Square, which is considered the lowest in the city, is completely flooded with water during winter and autumn high tides.
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