Tourist Attractions Flashcards
what is a tourist attraction
objects or activities that tourists want to expirience
name 4 examples of tourist attraction
- museum
- building
- waterfall
- activities
what is an icon
symbol that represents or stands for something
explain the difference between an icon and an attraction
icons we see for more than just objects- they represent something more meaninful
Name 4 things an attraction must have to be considered one
- LARGE
- HISTORICAL
- UNIQUE
- famous
Explain how icons are an economic advantage for a country
- tourists bring in money
- multiplier effect
- job creation
- locals benefit
- motivation for country to promote its own icons
Name the 6 types of tourists
adventure cultural ecotourist leisure religious special interest
what can a country plan if it knows the number of tourists coming to see an icon
marketing strategies
when to conduct maintenance
restrictions to prevent damage
3FA the colosseum
ancient building in the centre of rome
largest colosseum ever built in the roman empire
originally made to host sporting events
why is the colosseum considered an icon
linked with the glory of the roman empire
shows the engineering and architecture of rome
3FA the leaning tower of Pisa
bell tower of Pisa’s cathedral
30 visitors every 40 mins
lean is now 3.99*
why is the leaning tower of Pisa considered an icon
lean is unique
leant for 900 years but hasnt fallen down
3FA about venice
no roads
boats used to travel (gondolas)
built on 118 islands with many canals
why is venice considered an icon
only city w no cars
romantic
3FA the vatican city
worlds smallest independent state
worlds centre for roman catholic religion
home of the pope
why is the vatican city considered an icon
centre of the RCC
home of the pope
many museums
3FA the berlin wall
wall that stopped EB residents moving to WB
killed 100-200 ppl
140km long
why is the berlin wall considered an icon
parts of wall remain to be a symbol of the struggle by ppl to show the oppression and dictatorship.
3FA the black forest
border between france and SWITZ
food: BF cake and ham
source of the Danube river
why is the black forest considered an icon
classic germany
clock making
cusine
3FA the pathedon
ancient citadel
most famous surviving temple
classic greek style
why is the pathedon considered an icon
impressive
stood for very long time
linked to city of athens
3FA the blue mosque
blue tiles on the inside
second ever mosque built
chains at entrance
why is the blue mosque considered an icon
most beautiful mosque in the world
seen from all over istanbul
3FA the eiffel tower
2 resturants
built tp celebrate the 100th anniversary of the french revolution
initially intended to be temporary
why is the eiffel tower considered to be an icon
most recognised structure in world
associated with paris
3FA the french riviera
1st modern sea resort
sunshine almost all around
cannes film festival
why is the french riviera considered an icon
leading tourist resort
3FA the swiss alps
range of mountain in central eurpe that covers most of SWITZ
jungfrau- virgi
winter sports
why is the swiss alps considered an icon
unique and endangered part of the alps (largest glacial area in europe)
beautiful
3FA the windmills in netherlands
draining the lands
no windmills = no netherlands
used to be 10 000 now only 1150
why are the windmills considered an icon in netherlands
closeley linked with the netherlands
3FA auschwitz
- one of the worst concentration camps during WW2
- Bodies burnt in specially built mass crematories
- international holocaust rememberance day when the russians liberated the camps.
why is auschwitz considered an icon
shocking and intense concentration camp
6 million died
prevents it occuring again
3FA the algarve
southernmost part of portugal
sandy beaches
hot weather
west in arabic
why are the algarves considered an icon
fantastic weather
affordable
3FA the alcazar of segovia
most famous castles in spain
built during the 12th century
arabic features :influence of N/african muslims