If you think that in Russia at this time of year is very cold, try to imagine what would your life in the coldest cities on Earth.
Since the temperature in parts of Russia last week, dropped down to – 25C, with modern facilities to purchase cheap airline tickets in different directions, let’s look at the situation in nekotoroyh capitals of the world where hardly want to even leave the airport.
Not everyone likes the heat. Low temperature deters those who prefer only the sun and sand, but in a frozen city, you can easily hide from the summer crowds of tourists. Even in the distant capital can find cheap flights from Moscow and to go on the deed. However, if you still decided to go on vacation in the winter and visit the coldest place on earth, it is strongly recommended to bring thermal underwear and a hot water bottle.
1. Astana (Kazakhstan): -52C
The capital of Kazakhstan (until 1997 the former capital was the city of Alma-Ata) is famous for its futuristic architecture. Every tourist should be sure to visit the “Peace Palace”, the presidential residence Ak Orda or mosque Nur Astana. Baiterek observation tower, 105 meters high monument is a symbol of the city. They say that it embodies the popular legend about the tree of life, a magic bird and egg. In winter, Astana is not recommended to wear Mankin in the style of Borat.
2. Ulan Bator (Mongolia): -49C
Situated on the banks of the Tola River, the capital of Mongolia is surrounded by four sacred mountains, which on the north side were covered with dense pine forests, while the southern slopes of the pass in the steppe with high grass. Summer is quite warm, but winters are very severe, so try to get their clothes made of camel wool. Her are all local residents, and it is very popular due to excellent ability to retain heat.
3. Minsk (Belarus): -40C
Famous for its friendly citizens, clean streets and green parks, Belarus has one huge advantage – the streets are no crowds of tourists, but nevertheless, there is much to look at. Minsk circus certainly deserves attention, especially here like children. Adults can visit the opera or ballet tickets in Minsk, are much less than in many European cities. Belarusians love to have fun, so be sure to visit the nightclub or even a few, and do not forget to wear dancing shoes.
4. Ottawa (Canada): -37C
Canadians are accustomed to cold, so they use the icy weather, the best way – deal with hockey, the national sport. Attend a game at the Stadium Scotiabank Place, a small home Ottawa Senators – Ottawa’s professional hockey team. If you yourself a fan of sports, you can drive on ice on the Rideau Canal, the first in Ontario to a World Heritage Site. The channel meanders, crosses the city and is the world’s largest natural ice rink winter.
5. Helsinki (Finland): -33C
“Hot” capital of Finland, surrounded by the sea and the vast archipelago, because Helsinki is a combination of Nordic elegance of the city and the magnificent natural beauty. The Baltic Sea freezes in the middle of winter, and you can even take a ride on it on skates. If you like snow, rent a pair of skis and visit Central Park. And if you differ in this courage, join a team of swimmers in the winter camp Rastila, only there you can freshen up for real.
6. Bucharest (Romania): -32C
Bucharest can be quite unfriendly in the winter, but with the arrival of spring city “melts” and becomes a popular place to visit for the discoverers. It is also called “little Paris”, but you are surprised to find that the prices are much lower than in the French capital. Nevertheless, Bucharest offers visitors an intriguing mix of neo-classical architecture, romantic old town and the impressive buildings of the communist era, which remained from the time when Romania was under communist control.
7. Vilnius (Lithuania): -30C
The capital of Lithuania took off at the peak of popularity shortly after receiving the title “Capital of Culture 2009″, and the city is well equipped for winter fun weekend. Why not buy cheap tickets to Vilnius? After riding out near the city, you can arrange a race for high-speed snowmobile on snow-covered fields and wintry woods. Make a stop at the frozen lake to catch fish for dinner, it will prepare you later a cook at the hotel. Then you can discover the night life in Vilnius and meet with local youth in one of the many night clubs of the old city.
8. Tallinn (Estonia): -30C
Tallinn welcomes winter visitors at this time, the ancient medieval city into a magical and snowy wonderland. Take skates and arrange a trip to the rink, and later you can warm glass of hot spiced wine in a cozy cafe in Tallinn. Visit Tallinn in the winter, and you’ll be able to avoid meeting with bachelor companies that flock to the city in the summer in search of cheap beer.
9. Nuuk (Greenland): -29.5C
Here is a fantastic icy landscape greets you from the doorway. Nuuk – one of the most unique capitals of the world. Visitors can enjoy a walk in a helicopter over the vast plain of ice in Greenland, to visit the ruins of the Scandinavian or arrange Boat safari on wildlife to look at the whales, sailing along the coast. National Museum, situated in the old quarter of town near the fjord – a place where you can learn a lot about the past, Greenland’s ice-bound and fascinating present.
10. Warsaw (Poland): -29C
Favorite city European hunters cultural values, Warsaw provides rest for the upper class, but two times less expensive compared with other capitals of Europe. Glory compact dimensions, Warsaw – places where the finest museums, galleries and cultural heritage sites, cultural masterpieces, including the Polish National Opera and the Palace of Culture and Science – the tallest building in Poland and an outstanding example of Stalinist architecture.