Archive for September, 2010



San Gimignano – Medieval Manhattan in Italy

San Gimignano – Medieval Manhattan in Italy

San Gimignano – the city of the beautiful towers – is a small walled medieval hill town located in north-central Italy in the province of Siena, Tuscany. The town lies 56 km south of Florence and 38 km north-west of Siena. It was founded as a small village in the 4th century BC, as the […]

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Palermo – the craziest city in Europe | Sicily, Italy

Palermo – the craziest city in Europe | Sicily, Italy

Palermo is a historical city in the northwest of the island of Sicily in Italy. It is also the cultural, economic and touristic capital of Sicily. The city is noted for its rich history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old and has […]

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Volterra – alabaster work since Etruscan times | Tuscany, Italy

Volterra – alabaster work since Etruscan times | Tuscany, Italy

Tuscan city of Volterra is situated on a plateau at an altitude of 530 metres in a mountainous area between the valleys of Valle di Cecina and Era. Due to its location there are breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and distant Apennines. Volterra is attractive not only because of the local unspoilt nature, but […]

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National Park Gesäuse in Styria, Austria

National Park Gesäuse in Styria, Austria

The National Park Gesäuse was founded in 2002 and is the most recent national park in Austria and is known for its steep mountains with sharp edges and rough gores. It includes parts of the Styrian communities of Admont, Johansbach, Weng, Hieflau, Landl and St Gallen. This region is well-known for its centuries old culture […]

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Dresden – a charming city with a unique blend of art and culture in Germany

Dresden – a charming city with a unique blend of art and culture in Germany

German charming city of Dresden is situated in a valley on the River Elbe, near the Czech and Polish borders. Dresden has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendour. The city was completely destroyed by […]

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White chalk cliffs in Jasmund National Park in Rügen island, Germany

White chalk cliffs in Jasmund National Park in Rügen island, Germany

White chalk cliffs in Jasmund National Park are famous landmarks and the most popular tourist attractions of the Rügen Island in Northern Germany. The tallest cliff is up to 161m high. Jasmund National Park has been established in 1990 and with only 30 km² it is the smallest national park of Germany. Jasmund National Park […]

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Budapest – Queen city on Danube River or the City of Spas | Hungary

Budapest – Queen city on Danube River or the City of Spas | Hungary

Budapest is the only capital in the world boasting nearly 100 thermal wells and 12 spas, where 19 million litres of thermal water breaks to the surface every day. If you also want to enjoy a night time bathing party in the Rudas or a romantic engagement on Margaret Island, then Budapest is the best […]

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