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Emanuela Tornior

Silvia Coletto

Map the World è un testo rivolto in particolare agli studenti dei corsi con indirizzo Turismo e, più in generale, a coloro che operano nel campo dei servizi turistici, in quanto finalizzato all’acquisizione di competenze professionali specifiche del settore.

Module 1 - Into tourism

Unit 1 - Tourism

Unit 2 - Tourists

Unit 3 - Preliminaries

Summing up Activities

Mock test

Module 2 - Transport

Unit 4 - Land

Unit 5 -  Air

Unit 6 - Water

Module 3 - Accomodation

Unit 7 - Serviced accommodation

Unit 8 - Self catering accommodation

Module 4 - Activities

Unit 9 - Cultural activities

Unit 10 - Tics, food and entertainment

Module 5 - Nearby destinations

Unit 11 - Italy

Unit 12 - Europe

Module 6 - Faraway destinations

Unit 13 - Australasia and Middle East

Unit 14 Africa and the Americas

Appendix 1: Handy manual

Appendix 2: Careers in tourism

Appendix 3: Art

Appendix 4: How to…

Glossary

cultur Unit 9 We shall not cease for exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. Man-made attractions be Prepared cultural activities [theory] T. S. Eliot attractions Man-made attractions Landmarks abbey attraction castle cathedral church heritage site historic site landmark man-made attraction monument natural attraction purpose-built attraction religious building 86 T       Monuments Natural attractions Heritage sites Religious buildings Castles Purpose-built attractions Ancient buildings and palaces he activity of visiting sights of interest is called sightseeing. Tourists can be interested in different types of attractions and most of the time the reason and purpose for travelling is more than just one. Attractions can be divided into: Landmarks and man-made attractions Natural attractions Purpose-built attractions. A landmark is an identifying feature of a landscape. It is a construction that over time has become so well known and famous it has become the image of a town, city or a country and its symbol. Some examples are the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Red Square in Moscow, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Great Wall in China, or the Opera House in Sydney. This type of attraction represents such a powerful call to attract tourists that in some cases cities deliberately try to build a monument that can become its landmark, like it happened more recently in Bilbao with the construction of the Guggenheim Museum, whose shape is as famous as the art collection that it hosts. Some cities or countries don t have a famous landmark but can offer many monuments and heritage or historic sites that can provide valuable sightseeing. Heritage sites belong to the history and the development of a city or an area and are strictly connected with its culture. In most social groups the need was felt for representations of religious beliefs, power, strength, richness and culture. Sites can date back to prehistory or ancient times like the Etruscan area in Tuscany, Stonehenge in Britain, Easter Island, the Ajanta and Ellora Caves in India and so on. Religious buildings like monasteries, cathedrals and churches are another type of attraction. The monasteries in Romania and Nepal, Saint Peter in the Vatican, Westminster Abbey in London or Barcelona s Sagrada Familia are impressive expressions of devotion and culture. Castles represent a valuable tourist resource, too. The Loire region in France, the Castello Sforzesco in Milan, Buckingam Palace in London, the German Castles and the Valle D Aosta ones are some examples of old royal buildings that every year host millions of tourists. Similarly, ancient buildings and palaces like the Alhambra in Granada or St Catherine s Palace in St Petersburg offer interesting historical and artistic experiences. 

ral activi Module 4 87 Activities 1 Listen and note down the name and location of the attractions. Write if they are ancient sites, religious sites, castles or ancient buildings. Add any other details you can hear. Name Location Type Other details 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 1. 2. 3. 4. Work in pairs. Quiz your partner and discuss what and where you think are these landmarks. A statue that holds a torch.  Three pyramids located close together.  Famous clock in London.  Ancient village carved in stone.  ................ ................ ................ ................ 5. 6. 7. 8. Famous fountain in Rome.  Most famous acropolis.  A tower that is not straight.  Tall metal tower.  ................ ................ ................ ................ 3 Read the text and answer the questions. Most Beautiful Castles in France In France, every castle is a ch teau, but not every ch teau is a castle. The French word can be used to describe most of the thousands of castles, palaces and stately homes scattered around the country. Many of France s best-loved castles are nestled in the verdant Loire Valley, but there are great examples of medieval fortresses and fairytale castles in every part of the country. Located near the city of Rennes in Brittany, the Ch teau de Fougères was built in the 11th century on a rock surrounded by the Nan on River. Audio guides lead visitors through the fortress with music and sound effects that help recreate the feeling of castle life during the Medieval Era. Built on the site of an abandoned Roman settlement in the 9th century, the Ch teau d Angers is one of the most visited castles in France. Located in the Loire Valley in the city of Angers, the ch teau is home to the world-famous Tapestry of the Apocalypse, a set of beautiful tapestries woven between 1373 and 1382. The ch teau du Haut-K nigsbourg is nestled at a strategic location on a high hill overlooking the Alsatian plain. It was used by successive powers until the Thirty Years  War when the castle was burned and pillaged by Swedish troops after a 52-day siege. After this, the Ch teau was left unused for a few hundred years and became overgrown by forest. Built about 500 m from the banks of the Indre River, the Ch teau de Loches is as famous for its mammoth square-shaped central keep as it is for its connections to French and English royalty. Constructed in the 11th century, the castle was held by Henry II and Richard the Lionheart in the 12th century and later became a favourite residence of Charles VII of France. It was in the great hall of the castle that Joan of Arc convinced Charles that he should be crowned at Reims. Located in Avignon in Southern France, the Palace of the Popes is considered one of the most important medieval structures in Europe. Construction of a convent began on the site in 1252, and in 1309 it became the seat of the Papacy when Rome rebelled against the election on Pope Clement V. The Palace remained the centre of Western Christianity throughout the 14th century. Perhaps more of a fortified town rather than a castle, the Cité de Carcassonne is one of the country s oldest and most impressive fortifications. Due to its position on the historical routes across southern France the location has been occupied for more than 5,000 years. Sections of the citadel s walls date back to the Roman Empire, and Visigoths occupied the structure during the 5th century. 1. What is the region with a lot of castles called? 5. Which castle is famous for its massive shape with four regular sides? 2. What castle would you visit in order to understand the Medieval age? 6. Which castle is linked to Catholic religious history? 3. Which castle is famous for its wall hangings? 7. Which castle fell under siege? 4. Which castle has become hidden by vegetation? 8. Which is more a citadel than a castle? Facts and figures Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9 th to the 15th century. They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. UNESCO has set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings. 

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