Luan Domingos Rafael Santana is a Brazilian singer and composer of sertanejo universitário music. He began singing at age three in his hometown. After realizing his talent, his father gave him a guitar to further encourage his musical skill. His first album, Tô de Cara, sold through more than 50,000 copies and was certified Gold in Brazil. He commanded at one point the highest performance fees of any Brazilian musician, charging $300,000 per performance. In the past two years, the singer accrued more than 70 million reais from his concerts, record sales, advertising and licensed products.

BIRTHDAY: March 13, 1991
BIRTHPLACE: Brazil
AGE: 23 years old
BIRTH SIGN: Pisces

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The thing that makes Meteora so special is the monasteries on the top of the rock towers. The monasteries, the amound of peaks to climb and the paths for hiking brings in Meteora the whole year many tourists. Magnificent monasteries are perched atop 1,300 feet high sandstone pinnacles. There is a 2 euro fee to enter each of the monasteries and proper attire is required. Women must wear skirts below the knees though in some monasteries these are provided for women in shorts or slacks. Men’s arms must be covered and they must wear long pants. Monasteries are closed between one and three every day. The two closest towns to Meteora are Kalambaka and Kastraki.

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