Archive: vacation spots Europe
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May 02, 2012
No CommentsDenmark: Cultural vanguard, ancient cities and nature
A trip to Denmark can not start better than visiting the capital, Copenhagen. And it’s natural that travelers direct their steps directly to the port, and to contemplate the country’s most famous sculpture, which has become the emblem of the city: the mermaid in Andersen. But upon completion of the tradition of visiting the unfortunate...
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Apr 26, 2012
No CommentsLondon: Modernity and History in a big city
The city of London is the capital of England and also from the UK. It is located on the banks of the River Thames east of the island of Great Britain. Its foundation was made in AD 43 by the Roman Empire, whose original name was to Londinium. Currently has 7.5 million inhabitants, is the...
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Apr 03, 2012
No CommentsCopenhagen: Copenhagen, an amazing destination
Copenhagen is Denmark’s capital and largest city and important country. It is the seat of political administration and the royal family. This thriving city is located on the island of Zealand and extends to continue on the island of Amager contacting both sides through bridges and tunnels. The first data that account for a small...
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Mar 26, 2012
No CommentsCanne: A city full of charm and glamor
Le Suquet: walking up the rue Saint Antoine sympathetic entered the oldest district of Cannes and forget about the “glamor” La Croisette “, the aristocratic quarter. The historic center of the ancient citadel stands on a hill, Mount Chevalier . His name, “Suquet” Old Provencal means “top”. In 154 BC the Romans set up their...
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Mar 24, 2012
No CommentsChurchill War Rooms
Churchill War Rooms is dedicated to the life of “the greatest of the British” Sir Winston Churchill and the secret underground headquarters, the nerve center of the British war effort. London’s first museum of its kind, the Churchill Museum covers the full ninety years of the life of Winston Churchill, divided into five chapters: his...
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Mar 18, 2012
No CommentsBucharest: Bucharest, the old Paris of the East
Romania crucible amalgam Western influences, Byzantine, Slavic and Oriental, has suffered greatly throughout history and today is tipping the scales emerge to Europe and hoping not to be left out of globalization. Bucharest literally means “Happy Town” and people communicate this mandate is welcoming us with open arms … Perhaps best of Bucharest is its...
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Mar 07, 2012
No CommentsBologna: the learned for some … the fat, for others … and the red for most
Chief town of Emilia Romagna, Bologna is an ancient city known for its cultural splendor as much as for its magnificent architectural heritage. Bologna has a long history, protected by the Apennines to the west and east by the Adriatic Sea, situated between the rivers Reno and Savena, their lands are very fertile and temperate...
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Mar 04, 2012
No CommentsBirmingham: The factory and the heart of England
Sarehole Mill, Hall Green, is reached by train or by car via the B41 46. (Tolkien found inspiration here to imagine the homes of the hobbits in their series “The Lord of the Rings”) this mill over 200 years is one of the two oldest mills of Birmingham. Open April to October from Tuesday to...
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Mar 03, 2012
No CommentsGateway to England
Birmingham, after London and Manchester, its importance is the third largest city of England and has this status in 1889, granted by Queen Victoria. Is commonly known as “Brum” by its former name “Brummagen” and its inhabitants as “Brummies”. This beautiful city is located in the West Midlands region, 170 kilometers northwest of London, is...
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Mar 01, 2012
No CommentsBiarritz:Featured Sights
Lighthouse Pointe Saint Martin: This beautiful lighthouse 73 meters high was built in 1830 on the tip of San Martin, a mound of rocks separated geographically Biarritz Anglet and was modernized in 1950. If we dare, you can climb its 248 steps and get an unparalleled view of the Pyrenees and the coast. Open (depending...
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Feb 28, 2012
No CommentsBiarritz: The queen of the beaches and the beach of kings
The history of this beautiful city in the Middle Ages began as a small fishing village of whales hidden in the dunes. Gradually, the whales were migrating to less hostile areas and fishermen had to find another job, some say they turned to piracy. By the late eighteenth century began the fashion for sea bathing,...
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Feb 27, 2012
No CommentsAmsterdam: Countless museums, beautiful gardens, magnificent parks … and more!
National Museum of Amsterdam The National Museum of Amsterdam, better known as Rijksmuseum is the largest in the city, has the collection of paintings and crafts more significant, highlighting those from the so-called Dutch Golden Age (seventeenth century) and some works by Asian artists. This museum is located on the street Jan Luijkenstraat, a short...
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Feb 25, 2012
No CommentsAmsterdam: Modernity and Culture in an Open City
Amsterdam is the capital of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Holland), so that it shares equal importance with cities like The Hague and Rotterdam. Your time zone is GMT +1. Amsterdam is not necessarily characterized by having good weather during the winter season it is usual that the temperature hover around the 00C, even less....
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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...