Tulum

Tulum - the only seaport of the Maya, one of the most famous archaeological sites. It is located on the Caribbean coast, on the edge of a sheer cliff, offering breathtaking views of the sea. The city is surrounded on three sides by stone walls, and from the sea - difficult to reach a height of fifteen rocks. Tulum is the only fortification on the coast of the Mayan Empire and the last stronghold of the Indians, lasted until 1554 he repeatedly served as a haven for insurgents Indians. You will meet with the first Mayan settlements, discovered in the XVI century Spanish conquerors. "0" src = "/ uploads/site_structure/ru/info/meksika/tulum/00.jpg" align = "middle" vspace = " 10 "border =" 0 "> Location: Tulum is one of the most famous archaeological sites on the coast of Quintana Roo. This city is surrounded by fortress walls, is located on the Caribbean coast opposite the southern tip of the island of Cozumel. Attractions: Church of the Frescoes This is the largest and best preserved of the buildings of Tulum. The surviving frescoes in it, made in the style of the Toltec, belong to the most excellent of all the Yucatan Peninsula. Temple Frescoes also been used as an astronomical observatory, so it was built with a focus on the west, and it seems that the central column that is contained inside him, illuminated by the sun during winter and summer solstice. Church of God descending Its single room is a small altar, near which once was Stella. At the building stands a beautiful statue of the god is going down. On the left side of the door you can see the remnants of the original painting and sculptures, representing the sun. Church of God of Wind This small structure built above a circular platform containing the altar. With its beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea and coral reefs. Temple of the Sea Located on the south-west of the city close to the sea and consists of one room with an altar