This village is famous for its ancient sandstone houses that have existed for hundreds of years, bearing bold ancient architecture. The black of the houses, the green of the trees, are the two main colors that make up Bibury’s unique charm. The most special is the Arlington Line, this short street is home to old houses built in the late 14th century and has existed for the past 600 years. The list of the most beautiful villages in the world never lacks the name Bibury. Therefore, this village is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK. Visitors to Bibury can rest in two hotels located right inside the village with unique architecture, also built of stone and with a long history spanning hundreds of years. Ancient houses with gardens full of flowers and leaves always attract tourists. With a beautiful river winding through the village, Bibury is exceptionally romantic and a place to experience the peaceful atmosphere of the English countryside. The River Coln has contributed greatly to creating the unique beauty of Bibury village. The water flows winding through many corners of the village with the banks of trees and flowers.

Church bell tower, the only surviving evidence of a village called Curon. Photo: Getty Images The lonely church bell tower, the only evidence of Curon village with about 900 people living in 160 houses, shows that there once existed a small town called Curon nearly a century ago. Now, the unique historic site dating back to the 14th century has suddenly become famous when attracting hundreds of tourists and locals who are excited to take pictures and share them on social networks. Church bell tower seen from above. Photo: Getty Images It is speculated that this village, which has been owned by Austria since 1919, was submerged to build a hydroelectric power station in 1950. “All the houses were destroyed except for the church bell tower,” said Luisa Azzolini, a local senior. One day at the end of May 2021, the only remaining part of this village suddenly appeared almost completely before the eyes of local residents after the water in the lake was drained so that the irrigation system was repaired. is being damaged. Remnants of a destroyed house. Photo: Luisa Azzolini Upon hearing information from the local government that the lake will be refilled in the next 2 weeks, tourists from all over the world rushed to this place to capture the unique image of the symbol of the lake. the image of a “disappearing village” before it actually disappeared back into the depths of the lake bed. Beautiful images of the church bell tower submerged deep in the lake have just been revealed – Clip: Louise DM (Th)

1. Corn cob In the 1700s, Native Americans often used dried corncobs as ‘toilet paper’. This material is quite abundant, rich and soft, easy to absorb. Although the user may be a little sore, it is still considered safer and more comfortable than many other materials. 2. Snow For people living in cold areas, snow was a good candidate in a time when toilet paper wasn’t available. The only downside is probably the feeling of cold to the bone, but if you get used to it, no one will feel embarrassed because it is very clean. 3. Rocks It sounds unbelievable, but there were times when people used stones for cleaning. The advantage of this type of “toilet paper” is that it is easy to find, abundant. Just like the cob, although this is not the most comfortable material, it is at least very convenient when there is no other better material to replace it. 4. Wooden stick About 2000 years ago, people in ancient China used toilet sticks. This “toilet paper” is cut from bamboo and other woods, shaped like spoons. People call this tool salaka, cachou or chugi. The ends of the tools are covered with cloth to create a more comfortable feeling for the user. Even so, it still makes people shudder just thinking about it. 5. Broken ceramic shards Compared to the Chinese, the Greeks have even more creepy “toilet paper”. In ancient toilets, the Greeks used “pessoi” (small pieces of pottery) to clean after defecation. These ceramic pieces, usually 3-11 cm in diameter, are cut and angled from broken pottery. This material is so popular that the Greeks have an adage: “Three pieces are enough to wipe”. 6. Tersorium If the above materials are too hard and easily cause pain to the user, the Roman tersorium seems more comfortable. Tersorium is a cleaning device created by attaching sponges to a stick. Although there is no specific document on how to use it, many people think it is likely that tersorium is a toilet brush and not “toilet paper”. 7. Mussel shell People in the island and coastal areas often make use of natural resources as an alternative to “toilet paper”, despite the fact that they have many sharp edges. If there is no mussel shell, people will replace it with coconut shell. 8. Grass Grass and leaves are the softest method ever used by man in history. The advantage of this natural material is that it is easy to find, environmentally friendly and convenient. 9. Sand Different climatic conditions lead to different cleaning methods. In arid places, people are forced to use sand to replace toilet paper. This way is not very comfortable but is almost the only option for many people.

Bran Castle – a popular tourist attraction in Transylvanian, Romania – which is considered the inspiration for the famous novel series “Dracula” by Bram Stoker, has set up a Covid-19 vaccination center and visitors come to These can be vaccinated for free. Doctors and nurses at the center will be in charge of injecting Pfizer injections for visitors to the castle, built around the 14th century. Bran Castle in Brașov District, Transylvanian, Romania is considered the inspiration for the famous novel series “Dracula” by Bram Stoker. Photo: Getty. According to the announcement from the management, anyone can come for free injection every weekend in May without an appointment. In addition, tourists coming here will also be able to visit the castle’s gallery of 52 medieval torture instruments at no extra cost. Fernando Orozco, a 37-year-old renewable energy market developer, thinks this is an interesting and unique idea: “I’m going to the castle. I think it’s a very rare occasion.” Regarding the Covid-19 vaccination program, the Romanian government expects to complete the vaccination of 10 million people by September. However, according to a survey published in April from the research organization Globsec, Romanian people tend to be the least vaccinated among the member states of the European Union (EU).

Bran Castle. Photo: AP The AP news agency (USA) reported that a COVID-19 vaccination center has been set up at Bran Castle in the Transylvania region. This castle is the site where Irish writer Bram Stoker inspired Dracula’s “vampire’s home” in the 19th century horror novel “Dracula”. Accordingly, every weekend of May will take place the “vaccine marathon” program at Bran Castle. People who come for injections do not need to book an appointment. Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine recipients will receive free admission to the castle’s torture chamber, home to 52 medieval torture instruments. At the end of the first week of May, nearly 400 people went to Bran Castle for a COVID-19 vaccine. However, there is a rule that only Romanian people can get the COVID-19 vaccine for free. The program at Bran Castle is part of a series of initiatives by the Romanian government to promote the COVID-19 vaccine campaign in this country of 19 million people. The Romanian government hopes to be able to vaccinate 5 million people by June 1. From May 8, all vaccination centers in Romania apply the rule that no reservations are made after 2pm. According to the statistics of worldometers.info, as of 9 am on May 11, the total number of COVID-19 infections in Romania is over 1 million cases, of which 29,034 have died.

Corvin Castle in Romania has Gothic architecture style of the 14th century. This place has undergone many restoration processes, and is currently an archaeological museum displaying many ancient objects. Gwrych Castle in Wales was built between 1819 and 1825. During World War II, the government here used the castle as a place to house 200 Jewish refugees. Since the war, the castle has been abandoned and has become a tourist attraction for visitors to Wales. Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany is a popular tourist attraction in this country, attracting more than 1.3 million visitors each year. This place is most beautiful in winter with white snow. Visitors coming here can’t help but be surprised like stepping into the land of Disneyland. Kilchurn Castle is a monument in Scotland, built in the mid-15th century. The castle is located quite isolated on a small peninsula, northeast of Lake Awe with clear water. Castle Colomares features Spanish architectural style. Although it was only built in the period of 1987 – 1994, but for visitors to Malaga of the bull country, they will not miss visiting this castle. It was created in honor of the explorer Christopher Columbus. Swallow’s Nest Castle is considered a symbol of the Crimean government, located in the south of Ukraine. Not only famous for its historical significance or geographical location, Swallow’s Nest is also known by the romantic name of “Love Castle”. This place was built in 1912, in the modern Gothic style. The castle Mont-Saint Michel, quietly located on a small island in the northwest of France, is one of the most beautiful landmarks in this country. On the bay of Saint-Malo, this castle looks mysterious when the tide is high, revealing the castle on an oasis in the midst of immense water. But then, the French people built a land bridge, connecting the castle to the mainland. The Ruins Castle is located on a fairly deserted island, named on the list of the most worth-visiting monuments for visitors to Ireland. The castle has a cold, mysterious beauty of time, with unique architecture and walls covered with moss and vines. This is a castle located on the island of Trakai in Lithuania, on Lake Galve. This place is named Trakai, like the island’s name, was built in the 14th century. The entire castle has stone architecture, with a red brick pointed roof. Prague Castle is known as a Czech gem. The magnificent castle, located prominently in the city, is a long-standing symbol of the Czech Republic, built around 880. This castle has an area of ​​​​70,000 square meters, is the largest castle in the world according to the Guinness record. In the past, in history, Prague Castle itself used to be an entire town. Bojnice Castle in Slovakia is a relic of medieval perfection, with Gothic architecture. This place was built in the 12th century, and is still preserved to this day. Over time, the castle is shaded by nature with a romantic look. Not only attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, Bojnice is also a popular location for filming fairy-tale movies. Hochosterwitz Castle is one of Austria’s most famous medieval castles. This castle is located on a large cliff on a high mountain, visitors can see this place from a distance of 30km on clear days. Visitors to the castle can go by car or by train to this place.

Chufut-Kale consists of two fortresses linked together by small underground passageways and caves below. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The Karaites Jewish chapel was built in the 14th century inside the Chufut-Kale fortress. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) Chufut-Kale’s western fortress was built by the Alans of the mighty Sarmatian tribe on the Crimean peninsula in the 7th-8th century. (Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA) The large caves inside the Chufut-Kale fortress are used as the residence of the Karaites. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The multi-layered cave system creates the mystery of the Chufut-Kale fortress. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) Around the 14th century, the Karaites settled in the fortress, expanding the eastern part of the fortress, named Yany-Kale (meaning New Fort). (Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA) The Karaites settled in the fortress around the 14th century, creating new settlement caves inside Chufut-Kale fortress. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) Chufut-Kale is considered a cave city, one of the most interesting monuments on the Crimean peninsula. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The ancient fortress Chufut-Kale was built on Mount Burunchak, surrounded by steep cliffs and a multi-layered battle cave system. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The southern side of the fortress is a sloping slope, easy to access, but there are many anti-intrusion traps. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) From Mount Burunchak, visitors can panoramic eyes to observe a large area of ​​the Crimean peninsula. (Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA) The eastern rampart of the fortress was built around the 14th century. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The three sides of the fortress are steep cliffs, creating a natural defense, inviolable. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) Mount Burunchak is surrounded by steep cliffs and a multi-layered cave system inside, is a tourist attraction. (Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA) Unique souvenirs of the Tartar Crimea are sold to visitors visiting Chufut-Kale fortress. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The exclusive road connecting the ancient fortress Chufut-Kale with Bakhchisarai town center is about 3km away. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA)