Top Things to Do in Alabama

Alabama is a beautiful state with an appealing history and an exciting adventure is always waiting in this State with rich white pristine beaches, delicious food, legendary sports, memorable art and evergreen golf. Here is a list of top things to do when in Alabama which you are one sure to enjoy and take part in this ongoing celebration of life.

Sunbathing on the Alabama Beaches

If you want a peaceful vacation, then take pleasure in sunbathing on the white sand pristine beaches, dolphin sightseeing, fishing and bird watching on the various shores of the Gulf coast. Alabama Gulf coast is the best place to enjoy the adventure of hiking, Kayaking, canoeing and also enjoying a bustling night life.

Exploring the Scientific Wonders

Alabama is a land of exploration and one of the famous destinations for people of all ages is the U.S Space & Rocket Center located in Huntsville. It showcases a variety of Space Shuttle programs, NASA’s future missions and the International Space Station.

Beauty of Nature

The beauty of Nature never ceases to mesmerize the tourists visiting Alabama with its evergreen lush forests, river ways and the Gulf Coast.  Some of the places which one should never miss are:

• NoccalulaFalls-It’s a water fall that is 90 feet high where you can enjoy hiking, camping and a lavish picnic.
• Cathedral Caverns State Park– This Park is famous for a beautiful creation of Mother Nature-The Big Rock Canyon, Goliath and Mystery River.
• Birmingham Zoo-It is a huge zoo with more 200 different species of 800 different animals residing there. One can see up close the Siberian Tiger and other animals like giraffes, bears and lions.
• Cheaha Mountain– It is an excellent place to have an adrenaline rush and experiencing the spirit of adventure in doing activities like hiking, camping, biking and mountaineering.
• Dauphin Island– One can enjoy the world class golf clubs or simply gobird watching in this exotic town. Other attractions include Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island Public beach and the Shell Mound Park.
• Bellingrath Gardens – These gardens are spread out over an area of 65 acres and are adorned with every type of flower in every color. The beauty and fragrance of the flowers is breath taking.

 History at a glance

Legends and stories of every kind are spoken state wide of its fascinating history.  Some of the must visit places for experiencing the history of the state are USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Birmingham Museum of Art, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and Auburn’s Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

So, start packing and begin an adventure of your own in Sweet Alabama.

The Exquisite Historical Architecture of Cordoba, Argentina

Being the second largest city of Argentina, Cordoba is considered to be the heart of the country’s education, culture and more. In fact, it is also located in the center of the Pampas and so it also happens to be at the center of the agricultural icon of the country. However, it is not the present state of the city that will drive thousands upon thousands of tourists from all over the world to this region. it is actually what the place has been in the past, and it is about the remnant monuments and buildings that boast of the architectural genius that lived here centuries ago.

Cathedral of Cordoba is and will probably always be on top that list. Its Spanish name, NuestraSeñora de la Asunciónctually means Our Lady of the Assumption. And in no way should this one be confused with the cathedral of Cordoba in Spain – the one that actually was a mosque.

The history of the construction of this church is marred by many changes. While the construction began in 1598 there used to be an old structure here even before that, in 1580 that structure was replaced by another construction that later led to the inaugural of the construction of the cathedral 18 years later. That building then collapsed in 1677 and by 1709 a new but incomplete version was open to public. Moe additions were made to it in 1786 and 1784; some new improvements were made in 1901 and in 2007 it was extensively restored.This is still the oldest church that has been in service in Argentina.

The core of the historic architecture in Cordoba is actually the Plaza San Martin. While it is a construction from the colonial era of 17^th and 18^th century, it seriously resonates of the Spanish era. Apart from the cathedral, the Plaza also has Cabildo, the second most important building in the region. It is the oldest cathedral in Argentina and talks highly of Spanish facades.

Next up on your list should be the La ManzanaJesuitica, aka Jesuit’s Block. It is actually a series of constructions including a church with a dome like top from the Spanish era and Paraguayan remains. There are many residential buildings and an old school all showcasing the architectural genius of the 17^th century. Each one of these places deserves a visit.

Last but not the least, you should pay a visit to the Monasterio de Santa Teresa; a Carmelite nunnery that has been in place since 1717. Being a nunnery, only one part of the building is open to public but it is a masterpiece in itself. You will notice that the building is different in style form the rest of the structures that there are in the city; that is because it is purely Portuguese in style and therefore, much more sober than the rest of the buildings. However, it is pretty ornate and the cross in the center is something that deserves sightseeing. There also are multiple relics, artistic pieces and religious artifacts in the museum adjacent to the nunnery.

This is a city for the ones that have an undying love for architecture, religious buildings and historical structures; but then again, who doesn’t have that.