Archive for the ‘Europe’ Category

Italy

Posted by eTravel Admin On October - 23 - 2008

Italy, Italia

Italy is a European country that has achieved world wide fame for its great arts. It is believed that half of the world’s artistic treasure has emerged from Italy. People from far away places visit here to have a glance of these antique art galleries. Rome, Venice, Naples, Milan, Florence and many other cities of Italy has always been the center of attraction for its unique art and architecture. Renowned painters and artists of all the era, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Correggio have originated from Italy and gifted their legacies to the world. Their legendary paintings and statues are still preserved in beautiful glass cases in many museums of Italy. With snowcapped mountains and white sand beaches, Italy is also a country of exotic scenic beauties. You will find around 23 national parks and 500 natural reserves where you can go for adventurous trip. Italian recipes and dishes are famous all over the world. Your trip to Italy will be the most amazing experience of your life.

France

Posted by eTravel Admin On October - 19 - 2008

France - Effiel Tower, Paris

France is a beautiful European country that is known for legendry monuments and architecture. One of Seven Wonders of the World, The Eiffel tower is situated here in Paris. Famous art museum and cathedral of France has always allured visitors from all across the world. The lourve, is a renowned museum that contains the most antique art gallery of the world. Including the famous art of Leonardo Da Vinci, ‘Mona Lisa’ and many other paintings, statues and crafted works of ancient times are preserved here in this museum. France is also very rich in its scenic beauties, within its boundaries you will come across magnificent beaches and lush landscapes. Nice, Cannes and St. Tropez are some of the most popular tourist’s destination where you could enjoy your vacation with family. Heart of many children, Disney lands is situated here in Paris. World’s finest quality of wine is served here in luxurious restaurants. Your trip to France would be the most wonderful experience of your life.

Trafalgar Square

Posted by eTravel Admin On September - 30 - 2008

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is a square in central London, England which is positioned in the heart of London. It is a popular tourist attraction and its trademarks include Nelson’s Column at the centre and the four lion statues guarding the Column. There is a large number of pigeons that live in the square. There are many statues and sculptures on display in the square, including a fourth plinth displaying changing pieces of contemporary art, and it is a frequent site of political demonstrations and mass rallies

The name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), a British naval win of the Napoleonic George Ledwell Taylor is the person who suggested the name “Trafalgar Square”. The northern area of the square had been the site of the King’s Mews since the time of Edward I and the southern end was the original Charing Cross, where the Strand from the City met Whitehall, coming north from Westminster. As the midpoint between these cities, Charing Cross is even now considered the heart of London, from which all distances today are measured. In the 1820s the Prince Regent engaged the landscape architect John Nash to redevelop the area and Nash cleared the square as part of his Charing Cross Improvement Scheme. The present architecture of the square is developed by Sir Charles Barry and was finished in 1845.

The Temple of Parthenon

Posted by eTravel Admin On September - 29 - 2008

The Parthenon is a temple of the Greek goddess Athena. It was built in the 5th century BC on the Athenian Acropolis. It is the considered to be the most important surviving building of Classical Greece. Its decorative sculptures are considered one of the high points of Greek art in Greek history. The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol and icon of ancient Greece and of Athenian democracy, and is seen as one of the world’s greatest cultural monuments. The Greek Ministry of Culture is currently carrying out a program of restoration and reconstruction of the Parthenon.

The Parthenon actually replaced an older temple of Athena, called the Pre-Parthenon. Like most Greek temples, the Parthenon was used as a treasury of the Delian League, which later became the Athenian Empire. In the 6th century AD, the Parthenon was converted into a Christian church which was dedicated to the Virgin. In 1806, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin removed some of the surviving sculptures which remained after a blast, with Ottoman permission. These sculptures were then sold in 1816 to the British Museum in London, where they are now displayed. The Greek government is committed to the return of the sculptures to Greece and so far has failed in the quest.

The heritage of Bulgaria

Posted by eTravel Admin On September - 26 - 2008

Bulgaria is a country with a historical and cultural heritage and attractive natural landscapes and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Europe. The country is famous for its historical cities and towns, summer beaches, and mountain ski resorts. Winter tourist centres include places such as Borovetz, Bansko, Pamporovo and Vitosha which are picturesque and popular ski resorts while the summer resorts along the Black Sea coast include destinations, such as Sozopol, Nessebur, Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, Sveti Vlas, Albena and St. St. Constantine & Helena.

“Ethno-tourism” and “architectural-cultural” tourism are increasingly gaining ground in Bulgaria these days. Bulgaria is also famous for providing recreational activities like mountain biking and bicycle racing. Central Balkan Mountains provide facilities of paragliding while there are many monasteries also in Bulgaria like Rila Monastery Rozhen Monastery Bachkovo Monastery and Drianovo Monastery Pomorie Monastery. Orehovo and Narechen are the most Picturesque Bulgarian villages according to the National Geographic.

The Colosseum

Posted by eTravel Admin On September - 20 - 2008

The Colosseum or Coliseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. It is considered to be one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Its construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and it was completed in 80 AD under Titus. The name “Amphitheatrum Flavium” derives from both Vespasian’s and Titus’s family name and is the first name of Colosseum.

It was capable of seating around 50,000 spectators. The Colosseum was in past used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It remained in use for such activities for nearly 500 years with the last recorded games being held there in the 6th century. Other games like mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on classical mythology were also conducted there. It is in a ruined condition now due to damage caused by earthquakes and stone-robbers. The Colosseum is seen as an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and is one of modern Rome’s most popular tourist attractions.

The world heritage of Alhambra

Posted by eTravel Admin On September - 13 - 2008

The Alhambra means “The red fortress” and is a world heritage site listed by UNESCO. It is a palace and fortress complex of the Moorish rulers of Granada in southern Spain and was known as Al-Andalus when the fortress was constructed. It occupies a hilly terrace on the south-eastern border of the city of Granada and the terrace or plateau where the Alhambra sits measures about 740m in length by 205m at its greatest width.

It was the residence of the Muslim rulers of Granada and their court in the past. The Alhambra is now one of Spain’s major tourist attractions exhibiting the country’s most famous Islamic architecture, together with Christian 16th century architecture and later interventions in buildings and gardens that marked its image as it can be seen today. The Palace of Charles V was erected by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor in 1527, within the Alhambra.

When and where in Amsterdam?

Posted by eTravel Admin On August - 26 - 2008

Amsterdam is a beautiful city of Holland that artists usually love to visit. Some travel tips on this visit will make your first footsteps in this fascinating city evergreen in your memories. You can expect rain at any time in Amsterdam. This never limits the number of tourists to this city. You will find enough of decent weather even in the off season time. July and August are the peak seasons to visit while summer is ideal for the worshippers of sun. April to May is known as the tulip season in Amsterdam. You can enjoy the canals, Royal Palace, Rijksmuseum and Van Gong Museum

Moving in London – London travel tips

Posted by eTravel Admin On August - 11 - 2008

London can be one of the best destinations that you can try out for any vacation. It is better to know a few useful tips on how to travel London easily.

Since the traffic can be hectic and too busy in London, always try to make use of the tube system. This underground system is largely used by the people to travel in London. This will take you to any destination in few minutes. You can depend on the taxi drivers for all travels since they will take you through the quickest ways which will help you save time in your London journey.

The gorgeous Georgia

Posted by eTravel Admin On June - 3 - 2008

Georgia is one of the beautiful tourist spot to visit due to numerous reasons. The prominent among them is situated in the north Georgia. Helen is a hilly town, easily reachable from any part of the major spots in Georgia. Helen is awaiting you with lots and lots of fun and entertainment and could certainly be counted as an exquisite spot to chill out and relax. The recommended period of visit is in the month of October since Helen fest will conducted that month. There are numerous places to shop around, and all in all, a best place to plan an outing.

Another spot of great tourist interest is in northern Georgia, the ‘party capital of state”, Athens. Athens is a place that you cannot afford to miss because of its impeccable historical background. Botanical gardens would simply appease your eyes and mind. It would be a great experience to visit the city situated in the highest altitude, Suches which is situated 300 m above sea level.


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