Europe tag - Best Tourism best destinations pag 3

   A European tourist should reach at least once on the French Riviera, known as the Côte d'Azur, if only for the celebrity of this place, one of the few exotic destinations in Continental Europe. The entire coast of the Riviera has formed 120 km, enough to accommodate almost any form of entertainment, all types of hotels, motels and campgrounds, including 40 km of beach covered with stones, but with enough sand.       There are no fewer than 150 private beaches, which belong to hotel...

  First holiday in Provence remains in memory as a magical time for all. Cypresses shadow roads, sometimes sprinkled with flower of Oleander bushes and plains covered with lavender or sunflowers. Smell of wild thyme, see everywhere idyllic cottages with red roofs and is so quiet, you could hear the songs of crickets. Above you, the sky is azure color, after passing the famous mistral, the cold wind coming from the Rhine Valley. In no other region of France you will not feel like in Provence, where time seems to state the place: tod...

   The castle of Mont Saint-Michel is located on Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, in the department of Manche. A historical monument, the site appears since 1979 on the World Heritage List of UNESCO and is managed by the Center of National Monuments. It is often compared to the seven wonders of the world.     Unlike other castles in France which started in "career" playing the role of defensive structures or sites dedicated to art, Mont St. Michel was built to serve religious purposes, namely as a mon...

   Prague or "City of a thousand towers" is one of the most amazing European cities. Being one of the best preserved medieval centers throughout Europe, the town was included on UNESCO world heritage. Prague is an ideal city for lovers of castles, cathedrals and culture. For centuries, churches were built, residences and palaces, synagogues and Hebrew cemetery district and the majestic Charles Bridge on the River Vltava. Nowadays, Charles Bridge is a stage for musicians, flame swallowing and various artists, to ...

   After a period of fifty years of calm returned to Berlin - Germany united as the capital and one of the largest cities of Europe. After the Second World War Berlin was a divided pawn, caught between East and West, metaphorically and practically divided by a wall. Town of North - East Germany lost the capital status even when the West German government fled to Bonn.        Today, the Cold War and memorable events of November 1989, when the Berlin Wall was broken even by those wh...

   Riga's old town with a lot of medieval architecture, but also with area art nouveau and modern glass buildings. One of the most colorful places is the central square, one of the oldest and largest in Europe, built in several abandoned hangars, which the German armies used them as a garage for Zepp. Each hangar has a different specific.     Capital of Latvia is situated on the mouth of the river Daugava in the Gulf of Riga and is a major port and an important industrial and cultural cente...

   Austria is a country rich in traditions, music and contrasts, from the Western Alps to the Danube basin in the east. The country of Johann Strauss and Mozart, it is also remarkable for the historic buildings, museums and world-class alpine landscape that takes your breath away. In a cafe, in a ballroom or church, Austrians seem to have something from the charm and romanticism of Italians combined with the discipline of Germans. Austria's glorious architectural wonders are inherited from the powerful Habsburgi, who dominated...

   Tunisia is not only a place where you find the summer home is winter. A hospitable realm, full of contrasts, spices, ancient cities, festivals, animation, a gorgeous beach and a pleasant climate are the elements that make Tnisia a popular tourist destination. One striking aspect of Tunisia is that every city seems to be very old. Country belonged to the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Byzantines, Romans, Arabs, Turks and French, all these empires, leaving their mark on the smallest countries in Africa, but has enough variety for a c...

   Egypt is probably the only country in the world that everyone should see at least once in a lifetime. That's at least for two reasons: the pyramids, specifically the pyramids of Giza, the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the Nile, the place where one of the first civilizations of the world has developed.    In 430Ihr Herodotus was overwhelmed with fear and awe seeing the magnificent monuments in Egypt, the majority of them being more than 2500 years old. Most of the...

   It is considered the supreme example of Gothic architecture and was the first cathedral to be May 3 round windows with a diameter of 13 meters and its walls could be decorated with stained glass windows (windows).      Church was divided by rows of columns, decorated with three giant vessels sized sculptures of many of legendary leaders and saints of various historical periods. Cathedral have a special importance as a place of pilgrimage to Chartres being is the most precious relic ...

   Undoubtedly, the Eiffel Tower in central Paris is the most important metal construction of the nineteenth century. Tower foundation was made in 1887 by Gustave Eiffel, who said that the tower is a monument in honor of the French Revolution of 1789, which opened the way "a century of industry and technology."      Initially, the Eiffel Tower was 300.5 meters, but after placing a television antenna, its height is 320.75 meters. Weight, of 9700 tons, was reduced after the renovati...

   Saint Sophia Church - Aghia Sophia - represents the triumph of Christianity, but also a symbol of Byzantium. Tralles Anthemios master builders of Isidore of Miletus created one of the most impressive sacred buildings in the world, with a central dome designed based on mathematical calculations.      It was the largest church of Christianity until the Turks conquered Constantinople in 1453. The cathedral was converted into a mosque and four minarets were built surrounding the ...

   Athens Acropolis still dominate and attract millions of tourists annually. Nothing has decreased the architectural beauty, grandeur and quality! Unique architectural style, Doric columns, Ionic and Corinthian, Greek-style versions of classical Roman and Greek newest contemporary style, all combine in a fascinating mix of history, art and masters. Athens, capital of ancient architecture, it is as fascinating just as it was 2300 years ago!...

   What may be shocking to a romantic city with grand architecture, Venetian-style canals and tramways of age? Despite its idyllic image of Amsterdam's, those who visited it in a "bachelor party" will realize that actually everything is allowed in this city.      An underground world is brought to the surface at street level, by bars and cafes that sell marijuana without restrictions and wher...

   Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean that has a specific charm, boasting Roman remains, medieval districts, along with the most beautiful examples of Modernism and Avant-Garde of the twentieth century. Renovated in 1992 for the Olympic Games, Barcelona has become one of the must-visit cities in Europe and even in the entire world. Picturesque landscapes, the best preserved Gothic Quarter in Europe, the architecture with Gaudi’s bold lines, the art galleries that exhibit works of Miró...

   Greece is a paradise for lovers of art, culture and literature. Far from crowded beaches, is a wonderful country for lovers of classical art.      Greece is surrounded by a myriad of tiny islands, of which more than 200 of them are inhabited. Greece lies on a mountainous region and the highest peak measuring 1500 m       Greece is probably one of the countries with the oldest history in Europe. Ancient Greece dating from 3000 BC Cycladic civilizatio...

   Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean that has a specific charm, boasting Roman remains, medieval districts, along with the most beautiful examples of Modernism and Avant-Garde of the twentieth century. Renovated in 1992 for the Olympic Games, Barcelona has become one of the must-visit cities in Europe and even in the entire world. Picturesque landscapes, the best preserved Gothic Quarter in Europe, the architecture with Gaudi’s bold lines, the art galleries that exhibit works of Miró...

   Beautiful Italy, specifically Tuscany, is a dream! Divine architecture, rich culture, welcoming people, great food and excellent views! Tuscany is a region in central Italy, bordering the south of Lazio, Umbria to the east, Emilia-Romagna and Liguria to the north, west and the Tyrrhenian Sea.      Tuscany region that was probably the Italian Renaissance had the greatest influence. The region's artistic heritage includes architecture, painting and sculpture, all preserved in museums that are w...

   At some point, interest in Art Cologne began to fall, other newer art fairs have gained in importance. For example those in London, New York, Miami and Basel. Since, however, American leadership was taken over by Daniel Hug, the exhibition of a fair wind blows Rhine metropolis.      In the main entrance of the building which houses the Art Cologne, costumed musicians, with tails and top hat, beat the drums as hard paote, attracting visitors careful. They are part of the project the Danish art...

    Van Krimpen, together with Martijn Sanders Art Fair has set up the Foundation, in 1984 the first director of the KunstRAI. A year later, the first KunstRAI place, almost 2300 square meters and attracts some 15,000 visitors. The scholarship is energetically starting from the beginning and has an international character. Van Krimpen uses a regional focus from 1989 to galleries outside the Randstad area and to work with host countries       The KunstRAI a pioneer. Besides the exhibiti...

   Art 41 Basel is the world's premier international art show for Modern and contemporary works. Art 41 Basel will take place on June 16 – 20, 2010. It presents almost 300 galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. More than 2,500 artists will exhibit their art work in the multiple sections. The exhibition includes the highest-quality paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, video and editioned works. At the last edition, 61,000 people attended Art 40 Basel, among which art colle...