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Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greec  

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Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece at 2,919 metres high (9,577 feet).Since its base is located at sea level, it is one of the highest mountains in Europe,in real absolute altitude from base to top. It is located in Macedonia, about 100 km away from Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city.Mount Olympus is the home of the Olympians, the principal gods in the Greek pantheon.The United States Congress designated the Mount Olympus Wilderness (map) in 1984 and it now has a total of 15,300 acres.Mount Olympus is a 45km drive from Windwhistle. The mountain road is shingle and chains should be carried at all times. Occasionally mountain access becomes 4wd only from the bottom hut, where onward transport can be arranged.The entire area was declared Greece's first national park in 1937 and consists of eight peaks including the "Throne of Zeus" at 2909 metres and Mytikas which has the highest summit at 2919 metres.
Climbing Olympus has become such a major attraction that if you pitch up without a reservation in July or August you may have difficulty finding a bed for the night.
Once you take to the mountain trails you'll quickly realise why the ancients believed this was the sacred home of Zeus, the king of the gods, his wife Hera, brothers Poseidon and Hades, sisters Demeter and Hestia and children. This magnificent mountain range is home to around 1700 plant species, many of which are unique to Olympus. The mountainsides are cloaked in dense forests of pine, beech, oak and cedar trees which harbour various wildlife including wolves, bears and lynx. The slopes are buried beneath two metres of snow in winter and only accessible to the most experienced climbers - even in July the snow lurks in shadowed corners and crevices.


Rules:
Here are a few things to remember when visiting Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park.
  • Mt. Olympus is a smoke-free environment
  • Cameras may not be permitted on thrill rides.
  • Line jumping or holding a place in line is strictly prohibited.
  • In keeping with our family environment, Mt. Olympus enforces a dress code. Clothing with inappropriate words, phrases or graphics is prohibited.
  • Unruly behavior and profanity are not acceptable. Offenders may be ejected from the park without a refund.


Mount Olympus is ranking second in Group C, the category for Mountains,volcanoes.

Davolja Varos - Rock Formation wonder in the world  

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Davolja Varos is Rock Formation wonder in the world

Davolja Varos is a geographical region of south Serbia, by the Radan mountains near Kursumlija.Davolja Varos, Rock Formation located in the southerb extent of
Serbia is one of the most popular sites of visit in Europe.

The region features exotic formations described as earth pyramids. Scientists say that they have been formed by erosion.The whimsical rock foundations near the town of Belogradchik in the north-western part of Bulgaria.The Belogradchik Rocks – a group of bizarre sandstone and limestone formation, stretch over 30 kilometers and reach up to 200 meters in height.
Varying in color from deep red to sandy yellow and grey, many of the rocks are named after characters, objects or animals they are believed to resemble.The Davolja Varos pyramids in southern Serbia are still in the running to become one of the New7Wonders of
Nature.Since 1959, Davolja Varos has been under protection of the state and by a 1995 decision of the Serbian Government, it was proclaimed a natural good of outstanding importance and put under the first-category level of protection.Davolja Varos, meaning ‘devil’s town’ is a group of earth pyramids in the Radan Mountains in the southern region of Serbia.Djavolja varos is top level in the New Seven Wonders of Nature electio. They choose the 21 finalists, to be announced on July 21, 2009. The 21 finalists will then be put to popular vote. Voting will continue throughout 2010 and into 2011The final declaration of the New7Wonders of Nature will be in 2011.

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