There are places in the world that feel like they belong to a dream — where time slows down, colors shine brighter, and every step feels like walking through a painting. Santorini , that graceful crescent-shaped island in the Aegean Sea , is one of those places. This Greek island doesn’t just exist — it enchants. With its whitewashed houses cascading down cliffs, domed churches painted the color of the sky, and sunsets that make the world stand still, Santorini has rightfully earned its place as the timeless blue gem of the Aegean Sea. 💙 🌊 A Tale Born from Fire and Ash To understand Santorini, you must know its story — and it begins with fire. Thousands of years ago, a colossal volcanic eruption shattered the center of the island, forming the world-famous caldera , a deep lagoon surrounded by towering cliffs. From that fiery chaos emerged beauty — rugged, raw, and breathtaking. The island that rose from the ashes became a paradise floating on the sea. Some even say it could be...
Capital of Uzbekistan and Tashkent Province. According to official figures from 2006, the city has a population of 3.1 million and, according to unofficial figures, more than 4 million. In the Middle East , the city was known as Chachkand, which later became Chachkand or Chashkand and then Tashkent. In Turkish, tash means stone while kent is used for the city (such as Samarkand , Yarkand, Panji Qand, etc.). This change of name took place after the 16th century. The spelling of the current name Tashkent reflects Russian influences. History Tashkent became known as an oasis beneath Mount Golistan on the banks of the churchuk River. In ancient times, the region was the summer capital of the Kwangju Union. The Emirate of Chich, whose main town was built in the shape of a square fortress between the 5th and 3rd centuries AD, was located 8 km north of the Sir River. In the 7th century AD, Chich had 30 towns and a network of more than 50 canals. Due to which it became a t...