It was a fabulous scene. The dark mountain had low clouds hanging over it. Strips of snow clung to the mountainsides. There were cabins down in the foreground. The small stream had stone-covered embankments.
At the foot of Mount Titlis
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Mount Titlis is in Engelberg, Switzerland. …
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We were in Lucerne and were on our way to the Lion Monument. On the way, we came upon the beautiful Church of St. Leodegar. It is also called the Hof Church. Originally built in 735, the present structure was erected in 1633. It is easily identifiable by its twin towers.
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The church is one of the landmarks of Lucerne, Switzerland. It can be reached by a short walk from Chapel Bridge (600 metres). This part of the town has many small souvenir shops and restaurants. …
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This river runs through the centre of Florence. The day was sunny and bright when we visited. There were colourful buildings to be seen alongside the river. Florence is a picturesque city. It was a nice day to explore.
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Sree Ayyappa Temple is built in the style of Kerala temple architecture. The roof is covered with red clay tiles. There is a tall kodimaram (flagstaff) in front of the temple. On festival days, the outside walls of the temple are lit up using many small oil lamps. The temple was consecrated in 1995.
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Top 5 Amsterdam Sights are engrossing. Amsterdam is the capital of Netherlands. It is famous for its canals, narrow houses with gabled facades and windmills. The citizens of Amsterdam are keen cyclists and there are 400 km of cycle paths. Cyclists rule in Amsterdam and great pains have been taken to contain them.
The Amsterdam Canal District came up in the seventeenth century as a new and entirely man-made port city. The canals have a lay-out of concentric arcs, with radial waterways and streets. Most of the houses from the 17th and 18th centuries have good levels of conservation. The old civil and hydraulic structures have mostly undergone replacements.
This is the main train station in Amsterdam. It is of 1889 origin and a national heritage site. Amsterdam Centraal is located in the historical centre. It is a 10 minute walk to the Royal Palace and Dam Square. Dam Square lies approximately 750 metres (2,500 ft) south of the main transportation hub, Centraal Station. High-speed trains connect the station to Paris, London, Rome, Berlin and other European cities. …
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