9 TOP 2016 Events of the Year That May Change Your Vacation Plans

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The calendar of world events for 2016 year is full of not only reasons to visit unexpected places and countries, but also pretexts to postpone or postpone the planned vacation.

The top 9 of world events that can correct your holiday plans, has gathered CNN.

1. Presidential Election in the United States of America

Only a few political events have the power to change the world as much as the presidential elections in the United States can.

Whoever wins the race will influence not only geopolitics, but also tourist travel in the coming years - especially in the countries of the Middle East, which are currently experiencing military confrontations in several points at once.

The climax of the presidential race will take place on November 8.

All political nerds should book a table at Off the Record bar in Washington, DC, order a cocktail and follow the counting results.

2. America's Cup (Copa America Centenario), USA

In June, 10 teams from the Conmebol organization (South America) and six Concacaf teams (Central and North America), including the USA and Mexico, will play in a special football tournament dedicated to the centenary of the Copa America version.

Venue: MetLife Stadium, Rutherford, New Jersey.

3. Centenary of the Battle of the Somme, France

The centenary anniversary of the most sad and bloody battle of the First World War falls on 2016 year.

About 57 thousands of British troops died on the first day of the battle on the banks of the Somme River, and more than half a million soldiers from around the world died in the next few months of fighting.

The offensive of the French and British armies against the forces of the German Empire took place from July 1 to November 18 1916 on both banks of the Somme River.

The anniversary will begin on July 1 at Thiepval Memorial (France) in the presence of representatives of British and French authorities.

In addition, the war graves and memorials of Northern France always produce a sobering effect and allow you to see the real price of the first great war of the twentieth century.

4. Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, Brazil

Only two and a half weeks separate the end of the Olympic Games in the summer of 2016 and the beginning of the nine-day Paralympic Games in Brazil.

Thus, instead of going to Rio de Janeiro for these or other games, why not try to cover both events.

And two and a half weeks between them can be spent on surfing in the Brazilian town of Bahia.

The main events of the Olympiad fall on August 2016 of the year.

5. Tsukiji Fish Market Relocation, Tokyo (Japan)

Tsukiji Fish Market has become one of the main tourist routes in Tokyo. But in 2016, the authorities of the Land of the Rising Sun decided to change the location of the market for the first time in 80 years - it was moved to a special building in Kogo Ward, which was 40% larger than the previous market area.

The opening of the new market will take place on November 7, but tourists should visit Tokyo before to experience the unforgettable atmosphere of the old market and try the innumerable variety of sushi offered there.

6. European cultural capitals, Spain and Poland

Two very different cities divide the award of the European Capital of Culture in 2016.

They became the Spanish city of San Sebastian and Polish Wroclaw. In these cities, a huge number of events are planned for the next 12 months, so do not miss the chance to visit them in 2016 year.

7. Total Solar Eclipse, Indonesia, Malaysia

Need a good reason to travel to Indonesia? In 2016, there is no need to look for it - on March 9, a total solar eclipse will be visible from the territory of this country.

Best of all, this rare event will be seen on the island of Sulawesi, which will also delight visitors with wild nature and ideal beaches.

If you are not ready to go to Malaysia to observe a solar eclipse, it will be partially visible in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and also in the north of Australia.

8. 400 Anniversary of the death of Shakespeare, London and Stratford-upon-Avon (United Kingdom)

Royal College in London has prepared a program of performances, films, concerts and exhibitions that run throughout the year.

They include a musical light show and a chance to see the original documents of the great poet.

Key events will take place on April 23, when a procession will take place in Stratford to mark the playwright's birth, followed by a procession at his burial site in Holy Trinity Church.

9. The passage of Mercury across the disk of the Sun, Morocco, Sahara and Western Europe

A rare astrological event - the passage of Mercury between the Earth and the Sun - was previously observed in 2006.

You can see the journey of Mercury in North and South America and Western Europe. But the best picture will open in the west of Morocco, the Canary Islands and Chile.

The event is expected 9 May 2016.

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