Madrid Plaza de Espana is a large square and popular tourist destination located in central Madrid, Spain. It features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and is adjacent to two of Madrid’s most prominent skyscrapers. Additionally, the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) is only a short walk south from the …
The Principality of Monaco, a small city-state overlooking the pristine blue waters of the Mediterranean, is a place famed for its glamour and wealth. The Palais Princier, former home of Princess Grace and current home of her son, Prince Albert II, is at the top of the cliff-bound medieval Monaco-Ville. …
The French Riviera is an unofficial area along the Mediterranean sea in the south of France. Since the area is unofficial, it has no official boundaries, which means that there’s no exact definition of where the French Riviera begins or ends. However, the Riviera is considered to begin at the …
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, is a church built in the Renaissance style located in Vatican City, the papal enclave which is within the city of Rome. St. Peter’s is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and the largest church in the world and is …
20-04-2010 Pisa has ancient origins in history, which are thought to have begun around the 8th century BC as a small Etruscan settlement. From around 30 BC, the settlement grew into a Roman colony known as Pisae. As a Roman city, it enjoyed much success, mainly because of its strategic …
24-04-2010 Wattens – We visited the wonderful Swarovski Crystan World and Museum at Wattens. In the evening walking tour of Innsbruck includes Inns River, Golden Roof and Maria Theresien Strasse. We are now entering into the Alphs region and the scene is fantastic. Liechtenstein Liechtenstein is a small country with …
Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places in the world – home to shimmering lakes, picturesque ranges like the Alps, vast green pastures and quaint medieval towns. Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a country situated in the confluence of Western, Central, and Southern Europe. It is a federal …
Cologne is the largest city on the Rhine and also the most populous city both of the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region, which is Germany’s largest and one of Europe’s major metropolitan areas, and of the Rhineland. Centered on the left bank of the Rhine, Cologne is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) …
Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. Found within the province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the “Venice of the North”, attributed by the large number of canals which form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most picturesque …
The Brussels-Capital of Belgium, is located in the central portion of the country and is a part of both the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community. Brussels is the administrative, commercial, and financial heart of Belgium, and the majority of services and institutions of national importance are based …