Archive: vacation spots Europe
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Feb 18, 2012
No CommentsSiena: A magical city in Tuscany
Introduction Siena Capital of Tuscany, Siena can be considered as the city representative par excellence of this beautiful region of Italy. Legend has it that the original city was founded by the sons of Remus, brother of Romulus (founder of Rome). In legendary history is joined by the incredible beauty of its historic center, whose...
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Feb 15, 2012
No CommentsVerona: The eternal city of lovers
Introduction Verona Vestiges of Roman times, medieval palaces and churches, ancient squares and an air of dreamy dress this city resounding with the cries of those who love Shakespeare. City of the seven regions of Veneto, the capital of the province of the same name, Verona is divided by the river Adige, between the valleys...
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Feb 13, 2012
No CommentsStuttgart: The gateway to the legendary Black Forest
Staatstheater Stuttgart: Oberer Schlossgarten 3. The national opera house was built in 1909. The Stuttgart Ballet is internationally renowned and has been guest of honor on stages worldwide. Guided tours are provided with a strict timeframe and with plenty of time, we must inform us at the tourist office to see whether we can include...
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Feb 10, 2012
No CommentsToulouse: The heart of Occitan, the Pink City, the home of Airbus
Toulouse, a beautiful city built in brick rose is gently cradled by the waters of the Garonne and the Canal du Midi and its monastic atmosphere each year attracts more tourists who discover it as a tourist destination for a romantic getaway, a week of rest or annual leave . Toulouse is the second university...
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Feb 06, 2012
No CommentsAn Old Fairy Tale
Sightseeing in Tallinn Despite its small size, the Old Town of Tallinn has many attractive places to visit that these lines we will undoubtedly short. The best, however, is that everything is close in this city you can visit the most interesting walking through the beautiful medieval streets that cross the oldest part of the...
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Feb 06, 2012
No CommentsTallinn: A trip to the medieval past of the Baltic
Historic Town Introduction Tallinn Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a city that, like the rest of the country has experienced a meteoric rise in tourism after its comprehensive reconstruction and rehabilitation. Indeed, Estonia is the most touristic Baltic Republic and its capital is not less. This beautiful city unites in his heart a medieval...
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Nov 24, 2011
No CommentsAlanya in Turkey
The Turkish Riviera is a very popular holiday destination for young and old. Here you can both summer and winter is a perfect holiday destination away verbringen. Zweieinhalb hours from Antalya airport, lies the town of Alanya. Just like the entire Turkish Riviera Alanya on the Mediterranean and also boasts a successful blend of tradition...
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Nov 22, 2011
No CommentsParis
Introduction The many charms of the country can only be described as a hint. The chapter is divided into regions and each contains descriptions of the regional cuisine, history, culture and landscapes. Tours 5-day: Paris, Chartres, Blois, Amboise, Chenonceaux, Chambord, Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon Tours Paris 7-day:. Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Grasse, Digne Les Baux, Arles, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence,...
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Nov 10, 2011
No CommentsSan Marino
General Information The Republic of San Marino was founded in 301 AD And ‘the oldest Republic in Europe. Located in central Italy, 15 km from the Adriatic coast, located on Mount Titano, the first witness of the Central to more than 700 feet above the Adriatic Sea. Each year the Republic of San Marino is...
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Oct 30, 2011
No CommentsItaly Travel Guides (part 4)
Resorts In mountainous areas, the Castelli Romani, the Romans often spend their weekends. Tivoli, Frascati, Genzano, Castel Gandolfo and Rocca di Papa, are the most popular attractions. Ostia, the ancient port of Rome, is now a popular seaside resort. In Anzio, Sabaudia, San Felice Circeo, Terracina and Sperlonga so you can spend a relaxing beach...
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Oct 29, 2011
No CommentsItaly Travel Guides (part 3)
Assisi is a picturesque medieval town, Which lies east of Perugia on a hill. Here lived and worked in St. Francis, the founder of the Franciscan Order. Giotto’s 28 frescoes, Which are the Basilica di San Francesco, adorn the oldest Gothic church in Italy, the life of the Holy dar. Other attractions of Goethe as...
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Oct 23, 2011
No CommentsItaly Travel Guides (part 2)
Major museums and attractions Bell tower of St. Mark’s Church, the Accademia delle Belle Arti (large collection of Venetian paintings from the 14th-18th century, including Titian and Tintoretto), Palazzo Rezzioni (Museum of Applied Art and Furniture of the 18th century), Casa Goldeen (San Toma- jetties) and Correr Civic Museum. Note The dam, which connects Venice...
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Oct 23, 2011
No CommentsItaly Travel Guides (part 1)
Northern Italy Regioni (counties): Valle d’Aosta, Piedmont, Lombardy, Liguria, Trentino Alto Adige, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Valle d’Aosta (Aosta Valley): In this charming area, situated along borders France and Switzerland, the highest mountains in Europe, Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, Cervino (Matterhorn) and Gran Paradiso. Valle d’Aosta is politically autonomous and distinct in terms of...
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Oct 12, 2011
No CommentsNorthern Ireland Travel
Antrim The capital, Belfast is located in the southeast of the county and is a lively port town with interesting shops, theaters, cinemas, restaurants, an old castle and the Grand Opera House. In the north-west, the Causeway Coast is popular with holiday resorts. Between the Antrim Hills and the romantic coastal road in countless sleepy...
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Oct 12, 2011
No CommentsJersey Travel Guides
St. Helier St Helier is the capital and by far the largest town in the island. At the port entrance of the bay of St. Aubin’s Bay is the massive Elizabeth Castle, one of the landmarks of Jersey, on a small island. At low tide you can reach the castle via a 750 m long...
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Oct 11, 2011
No CommentsIsle of Man Travel Guides
Douglas is situated in a bay formed by the confluence of the rivers and Dhoo Glass. The Manx Museum in Finch Road is dedicated to the history of the island. Works by local artists and finds from the time of the Celts and Vikings are on display. In Ballasalla, are the ruins of Rushen Abbey,...
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Oct 10, 2011
No CommentsGuernsey Travel Guides
St. Peter Port is a charming fishing village with narrow streets which lead uphill from the harbor. The pulpit of the church dates from the 12th Century, the chapel from the 15th Century. Above is the Halles of Roland Guille-all library. The nearby ancient Cornet Castle overlooks the harbor and has been since the time...
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Oct 10, 2011
No CommentsGibraltar
The town of Gibraltar is a British city in the Regency style of the 18th Century. It was built on the ruins of a Spanish town in the 15th Century, built in turn on the ruins of a Moorish city from the 12th Century stand. St. Michael’s Cave is located 300 m above sea level....
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Oct 09, 2011
No CommentsFinland
The individual parts of the country are not only very different landscape and climate, but also in terms of traditions, culture and cuisine. Lapland in the winter sports season lasts until May. The time of the midnight sun from June to mid July, it is never completely dark. In September, the first frost conjures the...
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Oct 09, 2011
No CommentsBulgaria
Sofia The architecture of the capital Sofia is on the 4th Century BC and back is full of examples of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian and Turkish architecture. Numerous theaters, museums (including the Archaeology and Ethnology Museum), opera houses, art galleries (especially the National Gallery in the former Royal Palace), the University, weekly markets, more than...