Traveling

St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow

St. Basil's cathedral was built near the Red Square to honor the military success of Ivan's campaign against the mongols in 1552. Since the Kazan Qolsharif mosque had been the principal symbol of the Khanate captured by Ivan the Terrible, some elements from the mosque were incorporated into the cathedral to symbolize the victory. The...

0 Comments

Oceanographic Museum Monaco - treasures from the depths of seas and oceans

The Oceanographic Museum, located in Monaco-Ville (old town), Monaco is a museum of marine sciences and was inaugurated in 1901 by Prince Albert I. He was accompanied by some of the world's leading marine scientists and also, recorded numerous oceanographic studies, maps and charts. He mapped significant portions of the ocean floor and chose...

0 Comments

Slovakia: Kosice – European Capital of Culture 2013

History, legends, amazing stories and something of interest on every corner – that is Košice , a city with which it will be love at first sight. It is situated on the river Hornád, near the border with Hungary. The city prides on being known as "The City of Peace" thanks to non-violent ethnic and national tolerance...

0 Comments

Arc de Triomphe: Paris' symbol

In the middle of the Place Charles de Gaulle stands one of the greatest arches in history: the Arc de Triomphe . Like most things in Paris, the arch, France's symbol of patriotism, has a past. It was commissioned by Napoleon as a tribute to the French army but he was ousted before the arch was completed. The construction had been...

0 Comments

The Eiffel Tower - one of the symbols of Paris

Paris, the capital of France, the city of lover is one of the most romantic place on Earth. The flowers, the fountains, the statues, the architecture, all have a special charm. The Paris is a place brimming with romantic possibilities. One of the most famous monuments in the city is The Eiffel Tower. Tower construction...

0 Comments

Hydra island, Greece

Located between the Saronic Gulf and the Argolic Gulf in Aegean Sea, Hydra is one of the most popular day-trip destinations from Athens. There is one main town, known simply as "Hydra port", which has a scenic location in a deep harbor, with whitewashed houses rising on the hills on both sides from an azure blue sea. Other small...

0 Comments

The most beautiful attractions of Ireland

Dublin With hills and plains, picturesque fishing villages, castles and medieval monasteries, urban landscapes of modern cities with lots of pubs and clubs, Ireland is among the countries preferred by tourists. Traditional and scenic, Ireland is also known as Emerald Isle due to the beautiful green fields that cover the countryside....

0 Comments

Mount Roraima, the world’s highest tepuy mountain

With 400 metre tall cliffs on all sides, Mount Roraima is a truly remarkable creation. If you look Mount Roraima from a distance, you might think that you are watching a huge building made by humans. Actually, it’s just one of the natural wonders of the world. This kind of mountains totally flat on their tops are called...

0 Comments

Trevi Fountain

The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the one of the most beautiful fountain in Italy. This impressive monument is the largest - standing 25.9 meters high and 19.8 meters wide - and most ambitious of the Baroque fountains of Rome. It is located in the small Trevi square, in the Quirinale district. The...

0 Comments

Carcassonne - Europe’s largest medieval fortress

Europe’s largest medieval fortress, Carcassonne is a highlight of any visit to France. The massive protecting walls of Carcassonne were first raised by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. Though never conquered in battle, the mighty city was lost to nature’s weathering elements and has since been restored so that it looks as it did...

0 Comments

Niagara Falls

The big waterfall can be accessed from both the Canadian and the American side, though the best view facing the falls is entirely from the Canadian side. Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. Located on the Niagara River, with the highest flow rate of any...

0 Comments

Major tourist attractions in Copenhagen

The cultural, economic and governmental centre of Denmark was ranked as one of the most attractive cities to live and work in Europe. Copenhagen became capital of Denmark in 1167, when Bishop Absalon founded the city. Over the following years herring fishing brought great wealth to Copenhagen and, under the reign of King Christian IV in the...

0 Comments

Colosseum - the heart of ancient Rome

The Colosseum is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Roman Empire and one of Italy's most popular attractions today, receiving millions of visitors annually. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, this ancient arena is the largest amphitheatre in the world, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire, built of...

0 Comments

Murano - an island of fire and glass

Murano is an island town, about 1.5 km north of Venice, in northern Italy and is considered part of Venice, with a population of just over 5,000. It is famous for its glass making, particularly lampworking. Murano was a commercial port as far back as the 7th Century, and by the 10th Century it had grown into a prosperous...

0 Comments

Bryggen - the Hanseatic wharf in Bergen

Bryggen is the oldest and most captivating area of the Norwegian city of Bergen.This small commercial town dates back to 1070 and was part of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire from the 14th to the mid 16th century. It attracted over 860,000 visitors in 2011. Here you will find restaurants, artists' studios,...

0 Comments

Bran Castle, Romania

Bran Castle, situated between Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains, is a national monument and landmark in Romania. Most people know Bran Castle as “Dracula’s Castle”, from Bram Stoker’s novel. There is, however, no evidence that Stoker knew anything about this castle, which has only tangential associations with Vlad III,...

0 Comments

Ephesus - of the most vibrant metropolises of the ancient world

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE...

0 Comments

Pamukkale – Turkey’s Cotton Castle

Pamukkale is Turkey's foremost mineral-bath spa, a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. Pamukkale, the "cotton castel" in Turkish, is unique in the world, the hot turquoise waters bathing the pearl white calcium pools can’t be found anywhere else. The Pamukkale National Park is the focal point for the...

0 Comments

Giethoorn -Venice of the Netherlands

Can you imagine a village with no roads? There is such a place in the Netherlands called Giethoorn , founded by fugitives from the Mediterranean region in around AD 1230. It is said that when they first arrived in the area, they noticed an unusually large number of goat horns that were left over after the big flood of St Elisabeth had...

0 Comments

Veliko Tarnovo - the old Bulgarian capital

Situated in the valley of the river Yantra, at a distance of 241 km from the capital Sofia and 107 km from the town of Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo is a town with very rich history. It was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire for 167 years, and has long traditions in the culture of Bulgaria. The city is divided into an old...

0 Comments

The beautiful Mexican colonial city of Guanajuato

Guanajuato is a colorful mountain colonial town, founded by the Spaniards in the early 16th century and located in central Mexico. Its name originates from the word Quanax-juato which, in the indigenous dialect of the region, meant " Place of Frogs ". Guanajuato was the result of miner camping sites after silver veins...

0 Comments

Picturesque town of Koprivshtitsa

Koprivshtitsa is one of the characteristic Bulgarian towns, still preserving the atmosphere of the Bulgarian National Revival period of the 19th century. The town is located in the heart of the Sredna Gora mountain range. In 1952, it was declared the only city-museum in the country, and since 1971 it has been an architectural and historical...

0 Comments

Tanger - mixed culture and civilization

Tangier is a impressive Moroccan city to visit. Interesting history, beautiful vistas, unspoiled beaches and friendly people are the key factors that tourists love the city. Tangier is an fascinating mix of Africa, Spain, France and Portugal. Located in northern Morocco, the city was under joint international control until...

0 Comments

Annecy, France - the Venice of Savoie

Annecy has got to be one of France’s most picturesque towns, with its turquoise lake and stunning mountain backdrop. It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy, 35 kilometres south of Geneva, and in the summer attracts thousands of visitors who come here to swim or hike. The medieval town centre built around a 14th Century Chateau is...

0 Comments

Andalusia – land, culture, history

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:"";...

0 Comments

Santorini – the beauty in the Aegean Sea

Santorini has one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. The villages are built on tall cliffs and they offer a breathtaking view over the submerged volcano. Santorini is, along with Mykonos and Crete , the most famous holiday destinations in Greece. The name of the island was given by the Latin Empire in the thirteenth...

0 Comments

Patagonia - the experience of a cool summer

Summer is often considered the time of limitless possibilities, of long vacations, of trips and adventures filled with the promise of discovery. If you want to experience a cool summer, far away from the city-heat, than tou should visit world’s highest mountain range outside of Asia. Resorts in Argentina's Patagonia region offer...

0 Comments

The Victoria Memorial Hall

The Victoria Memorial Hall was opened in 1921 and it is a memorial building dedicated to Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of India. It is located in Kolkata (Calcutta), the capital of West Bengal and a former capital of British India. The building, the finest and most prominent building and art museum of Calcutta ,...

0 Comments

Barcelona: The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

The Magic Fontain of Montjuïc (Font màgica de Montjuïc) is located in the Montjuïc neighborhood of Barcelona in Spain. It was constructed – like most of the sourrounding buildings – for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. The fountain was designed by Carles Buigas. Many people thought that...

0 Comments

Hofburg Palace - the mysterious life of the Imperial couple

Hofburg Palace is located in Vienna is the former imperial residence, that has housed some of the most powerful people in Europe. It was the seat of the kings and emperors of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, thereafter the seat of the Emperor of Austria until 1918. It was the Habsburgs' principal winter residence , while the...

0 Comments

Newsletter

Consider reading

Last items

Newsletter

Recommended News

Facebook

art-Travel

Artworks from other artists