Интересные места: как выглядит остров Новая Голландия после открытия

Reports / Cultural tourism / Russia

В минувшую субботу для горожан и гостей Петербурга открылся остров Новая Голландия. История по-настоящему загадочного острова берет свое начало с момента основания Санкт-Петербурга. Более 300 лет Новая Голландия оставалась закрытой от посторонних глаз территорией, пока впервые не была открыта для публики в июле 2011 года. Работая только в летний период, временный проект просуществовал до 2013 года - до начала процесса реставрации. Наконец, после завершения первого этапа реставрации, в августе 2016 года открылась парковая зона Новой Голландии, а остров теперь впервые будет работать круглый год, в том числе в зимнее время. Если в прошедшие выходные вы не успели посетить этот памятник индустриальной архитектуры, предлагаем посмотреть наш фоторепортаж.

Observation decks: Näsinneula Tower

Stories / Cultural tourism / Finland / Смотровые площадки: Башня Näsinneula

Näsinneula Tower is a must-to-see attraction if you are in Tampere. The tower was built in 1970-1971 and designed by a Finnish architect. This tower is the second tallest observation deck in Nordic countries and, of course, the tallest free-standing building in Finland. However, there is another observation tower in Finland, i.e. in Kuopio, but that one is lower, only 75 meters high, and a bit older. The tower in Kuopio is located on a high hill, which makes it look higher as well, whereas the Näsinneula tower itself is 168 meters in height. 

Башня Näsinneula – это одна из тех достопримечательностей, которую обязательно стоит посетить, если вы оказались в городе Тампере. Башня была построена в 1970-1971 годах и спроектирована финским архитектором. Данная башня является второй по высоте смотровой площадкой среди cкандинавских стран и, конечно же, самым высоким свободно стоящим сооружением в Финляндии. Однако в Финляндии существует еще одна подобная смотровая площадка, а именно в городе Куопио, но ее высота составляет лишь 75 метров, и она немного старше. Башня в Куопио расположена на достаточно высоком холме, собственно из-за чего и сама башня кажется выше, в то время как башня Näsinneula насчитывает 168 метров в высоту.

Observation decks: Neitvuori

Stories / Cultural tourism / Finland / Смотровые площадки: Гора Нейтвуори

Take a break from your everyday routine and find time to visit a marvelous place really close to the town of Mikkeli, i.e. Neitvuori, a mountain with a magnificent view to the surrounding area. The mountain 110 meters high above the lake Saimaa or 184 above the sea level is located approximately 35 km away from Mikkeli.

Сделайте перерыв от ежедневной рутины и посетите восхитительное место, находящееся в непосредственной близости от города Миккели – гору Нейтвуори с потрясающим видом на ее окрестности. Гора, высотой 110 метров над уровнем озера Саймаа или 184 метра над уровнем моря, находится примерно в 35 км от Миккели.

Finland travel tips: Pieksämäki & Varkaus

Stories / Cultural tourism / Finland

“So similar and so different: Pieksämäki & Varkaus”.  Now we are going to talk about two different and at the same time very similar towns, Pieksämäki and Varkaus. It is quite easy to find them on a map if you find Mikkeli first. From Mikkeli you can choose which town to visit first. If you want to go to Kuopio or Joensuu, you are definitely going to pass Varkaus, because it is right on a “crossroads” of both ways. Besides, if you travel by bus, all drivers change on that bus station which is also a railroad station. On your way to Varkaus you are about to pass by Juva, a small but important town, through which you have to drive if you are headed to Savonlinna.

Finland travel tips: Lahti

Stories / Cultural tourism / Finland

“Lahti: the sport city”. This is the way I would like to name this “chapter of the journey” due to several reasons. The first and, perhaps, the main reason for that is its famous ski jumps as part of the sport center. We will take a closer look at it later on in this chapter. The second reason for such name is my perception of Lahti. When I was there, I felt as if the whole city was very active in different kinds of sport; people were running, jogging, skiing, skating, etc. It made quite a good impression of the place. Naturally, this “chapter” will not be able to cover everything in the city of Lahti; therefore, there will be something left out for the following “chapters”.

Finland travel tips: Porvoo

Stories / Cultural tourism / Finland

“Amazing Porvoo (Borgå)”. This “chapter of the journey” is dedicated to a very amazing town of Porvoo (or Borgå in Swedish). Since there are two official languages in Finland, many towns and cities have two names in both languages. So, Porvoo is one of them.

Finland travel tips: Mikkeli (part 2)

Stories / Cultural tourism / Finland

“Welcome to Mikkeli!” In the previous “chapter of the journey” we had a chance to learn something about the town of Mikkeli. There were some travel tips given concerning accommodation, some sightseeing places and Visulahti Park. I guess now it is the right time to discover more of this town.

Finland travel tips: Mikkeli (part 1)

Stories / Cultural tourism / Finland

“Welcome to Mikkeli!” This chapter of the journey in Finland gets us to a very beautiful, unusual town of Mikkeli, which is 1.5 hour drive from Lappeenranta, a very popular destination among Russian tourists. Mikkeli is very attractive not only for tourists, but also for Finns, who are eager to explore more of their own land. Besides, the town is very comfortable if you consider that everything practically in one place, i.e. the harbor, the railroad station, and the city center.

Canada travel tips: overview

Stories / Cultural tourism / Canada

“My Canada” is the final chapter of the journey all across Canada; however, it is not the end. During this marvelous journey we had a chance to see so many places from the west to the east, from Vancouver to Toronto. Obviously, there are so many cities, towns and villages worth visiting in Canada and they are to be covered in the future.

Observation decks: CN Tower

Stories / Cultural tourism / Canada / Смотровые площадки: Башня CN Tower 

If you are in Toronto, Canada, you are most likely to hear of and actually to see the world famous CN Tower. The tower is located in downtown Toronto on 301 Front St. W. Toronto, Canada.

Оказавшись в Торонто (Канада), вы, вероятнее всего, увидите или хотя бы услышите о всемирно известной башне CN Tower. Башня расположена в центре Торонто по адресу 301 Front St. W.

Canada travel tips: Toronto (part 2)

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“Toronto, Almighty Toronto!” Welcome back to Toronto, where we started this chapter of our journey. Previously, we traveled so far to many different destinations, starting from the west and slowly moving to the east. As above mentioned, we started this chapter of the journey in Toronto; then we went to Niagara Falls, making some small stops. Now, it is time to get back where it started, to the largest city of Canada, Toronto!

Canada travel tips: Niagara Falls

Stories / Cultural tourism / Canada

"Beautiful Niagara Falls". The previous part of this “chapter of the journey” was dedicated to the city of Toronto; well, we will definitely get back to Toronto in the following part. Now it is time to take a closer look at the beautiful, world famous, glorious, wonderful and just amazing Niagara Falls.

Finland travel tips: Savonlinna

Stories / Cultural tourism / Finland

“Savonlinna… where history becomes real”. This is the second “chapter of the journey” in Finland. Earlier we could read some information about Finland in general, so now it is time to concentrate on Savonlinna.

Finland travel tips: overview

Stories / Cultural tourism / Finland

“My Finland”, this is the way I would like to name this opening chapter of the journey in Finland and to give you a brief idea of this country. Finland is one of the largest European countries, located in the very north, being partly Scandinavia and partly something of its own. Finland is known as a “land of a thousand lakes”, it is true. You are going to see a lot of lakes wherever you go and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Canada travel tips: Toronto (part 1)

Stories / Cultural tourism / Canada

"Toronto, Almighty Toronto!" This is how I would represent this city. Dreams are coming true in Toronto, the largest, and one of the most important cities of Canada. In contrast to other cities Toronto has its own unique spirit. 

Canada travel tips: Clear Lake & Boissevain

Stories / Cultural tourism / Canada

This chapter of the journey will continue its way from Winnipeg and describe two small towns, which are very beautiful and amazing in its nature and history. Wasagaming, situated by the lake, Clear Lake, and Boissevan, both towns are located in the province of Manitoba.

Canada travel tips: Winnipeg

Stories / Cultural tourism / Canada

Welcome to “WINTERpeg”! Canadian city of Winnipeg, also known as “Winterpeg”, is the capital of the province of Manitoba. Winterpeg is just another unofficial name for Winnipeg. It is quite easy to guess why the city has this funny name, simply because of the cold which takes place in wintertime. It might be extremely cold, windy and stormy in winter.

Canada travel tips: Victoria

Stories / Cultural tourism / Canada

"Glorious Victoria". Here we are, this chapter is dedicated to one of the most beautiful places and cities in the province of British Columbia, to Victoria. Victoria is a capital of the province and the city is located on the island, to be more precise on Vancouver Island. 

Canada travel tips: Vancouver – places to visit

Stories / Cultural tourism / Canada
 

"West Coast Paradise (part 2)". Now it is time to speak a little about the places to visit in the paradise called Vancouver. First of all, when you are in Vancouver, it is like Los Angeles, you can find everything and see the movies being shot. It is really enjoyable. As for food, there are so many different places you can find food you like, if you are veggie, it is not a problem at all. Vancouver recently had debates concerning vegetarianism and the opportunities for the citizens. So, Vancouver is becoming one of the major vegetarian cities of Canada.

Рекомендации по Риму: прочие советы

Stories / Cultural tourism / Italy

Разумеется, всё рассказать о Риме, в принципе невозможно, да и не такая цель стояла передо мной, когда я начинала писать советы туристам Вечного города. Посоветовав посетить основные достопримечательности, некоторые смотровые площадки и поделившись рекомендациями по покупкам в Риме, мне бы хотелось дать еще несколько советов о Риме, но на самые разные темы.