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1). History Of Barcelona - Gothic Quarters
The Barcelona Barri Gotic area is also known as the Gothic Quarter and is the area in which the old town of Barcelona is located. The streets of the Barri Gotic vary considerably in style but the old quarter is generally portrayed by narrow cobbled streets with tall old buildings. It has its very own famous personalities - Picasso lived and worked in Barri Gotic from 1895 to 1904 and Joan Miró was born and lived here during his youth.
2). Grandiose Church Karlskirche
It is probably the most pompous church in the whole of Austria. The brilliant white Baroque church with its two thin towers and green roof is certainly worth a visit.
The interior is pleasantly light and covered in colorful frescos. The church is dedicated to saint Carlo Borromeo and was built by Emperor Karl VI in the early 18th century. The Karlskirche is the crowning achievement of Austria’s foremost Baroque architect, Fischer von Erlach.
3). Rubbing Shoulders With Celebreties
Madame Tussauds offers an unique opportunity to hang out with the wax counterparts of all the most famous (and infamous) stars of stage, screen and sport, as well as politicians, religious leaders and a whole host of fictional and historical heroes and villains.
Madame Tussauds invites you to experience what it is like to be famous as one joins a host of the world’s hottest celebrities.
4). Station Museum - The Gare D'Orsay
The GARE D'ORSAY is museum which has been built in what used to initially be a train station, the building itself is exceptional and interesting. The museum has an extraordinary art collection, which dates back to the early 19th century. However its fame lies in its magnificent impressionist and neo-impressionist collection. The museum also endeavor to promote art by organizing festivals, special shows, exhibitions, conferences and concerts on a regular basis.
5). Hall Of Fame – Vienna City Hall
The ambitious program of architectural improvements to Vienna introduced by Emperor Franz Joseph I, including the Ringstraße, the Rathauspark (City Hall Park), and the Opera. Friedrich von Schmidt, who had been one of the architects working on Cologne Cathedral, designed and built the Vienna City Hall between 1872 and 1883. It is the most significant secular building in the neo-Gothic style in the city.
6). Extravagnt Hofburg's - Imperial Palace
Vienna’s complex and imposing Imperial Palace, the Hofburg was the first residence and grew with the family empire from the 13th century until 1913, when the new wing was opened. The winter abode of the Hapsburg rulers until 1918; it is till now the home of the Spanish Riding School (with the famous Lipizzaner stallions), the Vienna Boys’ Choir, the Austrian president's office, 5,000 government workers, and several important museums.
7). Theatre In Vienna
The Burgtheater or Castle Theatre or Imperial Court Theatre, initially known as K.K. Theater an der Burg, then until 1920 as the K.K. Hofburgtheater, is the Austria’s federal theatre in Vienna and one of the most important German language theatres in the world.
It was fashioned on 14 March 1741 by Habsburg Empress Maria Theresa of Austria to be a theatre next to her palace, and her son, Emperor Joseph II called the “German National Theatre” in 1776.
8). The Vacationer's Destination
Paris, France is one of the most captivating cities in Europe, and vacationer to this wonderful city will find that things to see and do are almost inexhaustible. Known as the ‘City of Light’, the beauty of Paris is awe-inspiring and architectural and creative heritage join to make any visit an cherished experience. There are several tourism and tourist.
9). London - Shoppers Paradise
London is the shopping capital of the world. From the boutiques of Bond Street to the teeming Oxford Street fashion stores and vibrant street markets, there is something to suit even the most discerning of shoppers. Pick up the perfect gift from a luxury department store like Fortnum & Mason or wile away an afternoon in the world famous halls of Harrods.
10). Beach Bumming In Barcelona
The massive clean-up operation of the beach and nearby Olympic marina and village undertaken for the 1992 Olympics has led to this area becoming a magnet for Barcelonans and visitors alike. A lot of effort goes into maintaining the cleanliness of both sand and sea, which is tested daily, and all beaches have disabled access, lifeguards, sun beds and showers.
11). The Symbol Of Power – Tower Of London
The tower of London has been an integral part of British Royal History for nearly 1000 years. Only at this place one can marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Crown Jewels and stand on the execution site of three British queens.
The Tower of London has a very interesting story behind it. It was begun by a man who was not even English, William of Normandy.
12). Globe Of A Master
Step back into Shakespeare’s time with a visit to the Globe Theatre in Southwark, a stunning reconstruction of the Bard's early playhouse. Founded by the actor Sam Wanamaker, this is not only a working theatre, but an educational centre and the world’s largest exhibition devoted entirely to Shakespeare and his world.
Shakespeare's company erected the storied Globe Theatre circa 1598 in London’s Bank side district.
13). Summer Retreat - Schonbrunn Palace
Summer cottages have always been admired by wealthy Europeans, so it shouldn't have come as a surprise when Emperor Leopold I--ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire asked for a hunting lodge to be built near the old Tiergarten, or Zoo, at Schönbrunn on Vienna’s outskirts in 1695. The surprising part was the lavishness of his vision. He ordered Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, the greatest architect of the Baroque Era, to design a palace larger than Versailles.
14). Palace With Alpine Greenery
Vienna’s Belvedere Palace has a fine vista of the old city from a beautiful garden. Belvedere means ‘a place from which to see beauty’. The two magnificent palaces on the Belvedere grounds lie in the middle of a splendid park. They were constructed for Prince Eugene of Savoy by J.L. von Hildebrandt, a famous Baroque architect. At this time the Belvedere Palaces were still located outside Vienna’s defenses, but today they are a part of Vienna’s third district which is not far away from the very centre of Vienna.
15). For The Sommelier
The Wine Tasting Experience or as the French say it Degustation du Vin will launch one to the famous French wine industry via all five senses. First listen – listen to the explanations of the French wine expert. Then, learn how to look at the color of the wines and smell the bouquet. Experience the variety of flavors associated with reds and whites and then leans back, relax and feel the wine slide down the throat.
16). London Horror Guide 101
The London Dungeon is portrayed as a museum of simulated horror from history, recalling events of atrocities from the past. One can journey back to the darker side of European history. With over forty exhibits it is not recommended for those of a nervous disposition or unaccompanied children.
Medieval tortures heavy on bloody detail prevail at this site buried beneath paving stones of historic Southwark.
17). Delightful Shopping - Vienna
No supermarket can compete with the variety of products to be had at Vienna’s Naschmarkt market. Its style and atmosphere are unparalleled too. The Naschmarkt, located not far from the Secession, has always mainly been a local source of groceries. Shoppers can find fresh fruit and vegetables, cold meats, cheese and all kinds of deli products there, ranging from the conventional to the exquisite.
18). Bond With Music
Vienna is the music capital of the world. No other city evokes such immediate associations with the great classical composers and the king of waltz. The House of Music was opened in the First District, in 2000 as a museum of the 21st century. The building is a former Habsburg palace where Otto Nicolai, founder of the Vienna Philharmonic, once lived.
19). Culturally London
Quite a lot of people have striven to define ‘Englishness’ and failed in fact English culture is really a mixed culture, having assimilated the best from many other cultures. Racially the English are Celts, Romans, Vikings, Saxons, Normans, with a handful of lesser traits thrown in for good measure.
The colonial past has made the city more cosmopolitan than any other.
20). Victoria & Albert Museum
Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone of the Museum on 17th May 1899. The Victoria & Albert has a collection of more than 4 million objects. The Victoria & Albert Museum in London is the world's largest museum of the decorative arts and has 146 galleries, including national collections of sculpture, furniture, fashion and photographs. It also houses the National Art Library.
21). London From Thames
Viewing London from Thames is the least stressful way to travel in London and is heap of fun. There are 9 piers from which to stop or start one’s journey. These are: Hampton Court Pier, Richmond Pier, Kew Pier, Putney Pier, Westminster Pier, Charing Cross Pier, Tower Pier, Greenwich Pier and Thames Barrier Pier.
A visit to London is incomplete without a cruise along the Thames, either as an introduction to the many sights and scenes to be enjoyed during one’s stay or as a treasured memory of one’s visit.
22). The Religious Aspect Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame Catholic cathedral in Paris dates back to the 13th century and are one of the masterpieces of Gothic art in Western Europe. The combination of stain glasses and the huge interior are really stunning which arouses artistic experiences of mystical dimension. Located on the Cité island and surrounded by the Seine river, Notre-Dame is a flagship in the Parisian landscape and provides a magnificent view of the city from the top of its towers.
23). Seine - The Lifeline Of Paris
Since the middle Ages, the Seine River is the backbone of the city of Paris. For centuries, the Parisian people have strived to embroider it and to make the best out of the river and its banks. The result is one of the most perfect urban landscapes in the world.
The Seine is crossed by many old and beautiful bridges. The oldest one, the Pont-Neuf near the Notre-Dame cathedral, inaugurated in 1607 is quite noticeable.
24). Truly London Guide
Since the 18th century England has been the cultural center of Europe. What they thought was lacking in their cultural heritage, the British imported through study travels abroad, the grand tour, or just by importing important artifacts. The London museums thus gathered an enormous wealth of artifacts both from their own history as of the shared history of the entire western civilization, plus a load of oriental treasures form their colonies.
25). Paris Kid's Zone Guide
Paris can be a fun city for kids or teenagers who are history lovers. They will love visiting Versailles, Les Invalides military museum where galore, cannons, mortars, armor, swords, daggers, souvenirs from Napoleon’s time, including his hat and sword are exposed, and even the Egyptian section of the Louvre, where children flock to see mummified cats.
26). Unfinished Work Of Art
The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia or simply known as Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished work of art, is one of Barcelona’s most popular tourist attractions. The church will not be completed before 2041 and the construction is still going on, but it has already become Barcelona’s most important attraction.
Antoni Gaudí took over as lead architect of this church at the age of 31.
27). Paris Underground Guide
There are more than 177 miles of man-made tunnels and disused quarries under the streets of Paris. These cavernous spaces have become a focal point for urban culture and creativity, resulting in a private treasure-house of art, music and writing. For over 300 years anonymous and illicit visitors have sought to memorialize and comment on events above ground.
28). The Opera Lovers Destination
The origin of the Vienna Opera goes back to the beginning of the 18th century. It is the oldest theatrical institution with an unbroken record of performing in the German-speaking world,. A number of new operas were performed in Vienna during the 47-year-long reign of Emperor Leopold I, who was a composer as well a ruler.
With a handwritten letter.
29). Summer Oasis Danube Island
Danube Island was shaped in the early 1970s as part of a flood protection system. The plans included a discharge canal for the Danube River with an island between the two to serve as a recreational area for the people of Vienna. From the word go in 1975 special emphasis was placed on a balanced mix of social, ecological and economic requirements. To.
30). Life Line Of London - London Underground
The London Underground is an electric mass transit railway system or a metro system that covers the whole area of London and beyond the city of London. It runs both above and below ground. It is also known by the name of “the Tube”, for its round-shaped tube like tunnels through which small trains move.
The London Underground is the oldest underground railway in the world.
31). Paris – Culinary Experience
Paris is debatably the number one dining capital in the world. Dining options truly run the scope from 3 Michelin-starred temples of haute cuisine to the equally charming Parisian bistro. If one has the opportunity to sample both varieties during a trip to Paris, one should absolutely take advantage of it.
For historic significance, an unbelievable ambiance, and the famed duck, La Tour d'Argent is one of Paris’s best and most famous dining experiences.
32). Shopping – A Soothing Experience
It may not quite be in the same league as Paris or Milan, Barcelona is certainly among Europe’s cities of style. It is a natural magnet for the fashion-conscious and there is no shortage of design outlets for even the most indefatigable consumer. Everything from books to jewels, haute couture, designer furniture, cava and condoms is on offer. Several markets animate squares around the centre of town.
33). Tribute To Christopher Columbus
El Monumento de Cristóbal Colón is homage to the adventuresome spirit as well as to Christopher Columbus. The design on the column includes the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The monument commemorates Columbus’s meeting with the king and queen of Spain after his first voyage to the Americas. They met in Barcelona in 1493.
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34). Tourist's Comforts - Hotels
Whether one comes to Barcelona as a tourist, for business reasons or in order to attend a Spanish course, there are many different ways to stay in Barcelona. For every taste there is a right type of accommodation. No matter if one wants to bring his/her home to Barcelona as one does not want to miss the possibility of making his/her own dinners or having a bit more space to one’s own, then there is choice of booking self-catering apartments in Barcelona.
35). Dream Wedding In Vienna
Every girl dreams of a fairytale wedding, of being a princess for a day? Can one imagine being carried off in a horse drawn carriage to marry the Prince in a breathtaking Baroque palace? Celebrate one’s fairy-tale wedding in Vienna, one of the most gloriously romantic cities in Europe.
Vienna offers unforgettably elegant, world-renowned venues including.
36). London - For The Connoisseur
London - the grand resonance of its very name suggests history and might. Its opportunities for entertainment by day and night go on and on and on. It’s a city that exhilarates and intimidates, stimulates and irritates in equal measure, a grubby Monopoly board studded with stellar sights.
It is a cosmopolitan mix of Third and First Worlds, chauffeurs and beggars, the stubbornly traditional and the proudly ultramodern.
37). Museum Lover's Delight - Palais Le Louvre
The Louvre is one of the largest palaces in the world and, as a former residence of the kings of France, also being one of the most illustrious one in Paris. It epitomizes traditional French architecture since the Renaissance, and it houses a magnificent collection of ancient and Western art.
The vast Palais Le Louvre was constructed around 1200 as a fortress and rebuilt in the mid 16th century for use as a royal palace.
38). Skyscraper Of Paris The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower - an enormous structure of exposed latticework supports made of iron, was constructed for the Paris Exposition of 1889. The Prince of Wales officiated at the ceremonial opening. Of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, one was collectively chosen, a radical conception from the French structural engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, who was assisted in the design by engineers Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier, and architect Stephen Sauvestre.
39). Joy For Kids
Paris has the world class Asterix amusement park. In the park beautiful and green setting 35 km north of Paris, seven adventure areas, 27 attractions and 6 shows are waiting to thrill, excite and entertain the visitor. The Asterix amusement park has plenty to present to the young children like quite a few merry-go-rounds and a dolphin theater. It also has a very diverse set of attractions for adults.
40). Eye At The Top
The British Airways London Eye, the capital’s fourth tallest building, after the Canary Wharf, NatWest and BT Towers, offers unsurpassed views of the city. Cantilevered out over the Thames, the capital’s stunning new landmark is the largest observation wheel in the world. The structure was built by British Airways to celebrate the millennium.
The Eye.
41). Paris For The Fittest
The tourist visiting Paris can be a rookie or traveled veteran, he/she should not be weighed down with mind-bending dates and boring stories. Instead, great direction, all the educational info, heaps of unique and fascinating stories, the opportunity to meet other travelers, fantastic photo ops, a comfortable bike and superb personal service from a guide should be the focus on.
42). Science Museum - La Cite Des Sciences Et De L'Industrie
Situated on a large urban renewal site devoted to culture and leisure, Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie was completed in 1986 with a mandate to educate visitors about science and technology. Designed by the architect Adrien Fainsilber and based on five themes, water and earth, the universe, industry, communication, and man and health, the Cité has welcomed just about 40 million visitors since it first opened its doors to the public on 13 March 1986, coinciding with the arrival of Halley’s Comet.
43). Modern Architecture - Centre Georges Pompidou
The Pompidou Center (Centre Pompidou in French) is one of the most impressive buildings of Paris. It was designed by architects Renzo Piano (from Italy) and Richard Rodgers (from the UK). Its purpose was to bring art and culture to the man in the street. Its 1977 factory style architecture fiercely differ with the surrounding houses of Paris’ oldest district near the Hotel de Ville.
44). Breathtakingly Beautiful Barcelona
Barcelona is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A few days is usually enough to get Barcelona under one’s skin, but a few days is never enough to see all the beauty of this magical city.
Barcelona’s main subdivisions include the Ciutat Vella (Old City) between Plaça de Catalunya and the port; the Eixample, the grid square of city blocks built after 1860.
45). An Author's House
The Charles Dickens Museum in London is the world’s most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator. The only surviving London home of Dickens (from 1837 until 1839) was opened as a Museum in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all over the world in an authentic and inspiring surrounding. On.
46). Boulevard In Barcelona - La Rambla
Las Ramblas is located centrally in Barcelona city and is popular with the tourists. It is a lively avenue filled with action. Las Ramblas is located at a distance of 1.2 kilometers from Port Vell. As prostitutes repeatedly visit it at the nighttime, the southern-most end of the Ramblas becomes a red light district. Factually Las Ramblas refer to the area around five interconnecting roads running from the Barcelona Harbor to Catalunya Square.
47). Linking Factors – Bridges
Paris occupies a bowl hollowed out by the Seine, and the surrounding heights are considered to be the limits of the city. The river arches through the center of town, visiting 10 of the 20 districts. Entering the city at the southeast corner, it arcs northward and bends out of Paris at the southwest corner. As a result, what starts out as the east bank becomes the north bank and ends as the west bank, and the Parisians therefore adopted the simple, unchanging designation of Right and Left Bank.
48). Paris Leisure Zone Guide
Paris for some, represents a city of romance, for others, the French capital is a sparkling mix of writers and artists. The city’s people are stylish and flirtatious, its architecture seductive, its restaurants and nightlife devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and its streets are scattered with dreams. It is a fascinating city on all levels – historical, architectural, and cultural.
49). Vividly Beautiful Vienna
Austria’s wonderful capital Vienna spreads along both sides of the “Blue” Danube at the very foothills of the Alps. The city is a smorgasbord of Baroque with a dash of art nouveau. Circling the old town is the striking revivalist architecture of the Ringstrasse Vienna’s main boulevard. These buildings range from the charming Opera House to the monumental Natural History Museum.
50). Dan Brown's - Paris
Dan Brown’s mystical thriller has set off a mini-industry in Parisian travel, with enthralled readers touring the locations in its plot to unravel its enigmas.
“Da Vinci Code” fever has hit hard in France, as it featured in Dan Brown’s best-selling novel and Ron Howard’s recent film adaptation. Paris perhaps boasts the most credible link to the novel, and entrepreneurs there have taken the craze to new heights, with nearly 30 companies offering bus trips, walking tours and luxurious vacation packages.
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