“City of hundred spires”, “the crown of the world”, “a stone dream”. These are some of the names attributed to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. It is recognized as one of the most picturesque and charming cities in Europe. Crowds from around the world visit, especially from May to September. It is home to numerous famous cultural attractions. Mainly...
Barcelona’s El Born Centre de Cultura I Memória building which you see now was once a market square dating from the 17th-century. In 1876 a metal building replaced it and stalls installed to house the fruit and vegetable market. New Location By 1971 the market moved to a new location. This created considerable debate over what to do with the...
Barcelona has ten accessible beaches, with wi-fi and excellent amenities and services. Almost 5km of sea and sand which are cleaned every day and where you can cool off and sunbathe. You will find everything you need to have a great day at the beach. Below you will find a list of amenities available along the beaches. Snack Bars There...
Prague’s Havelský Market is the oldest market in the city, dating back to 1232. Situated on Havelská Street in Old Town, it is between Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. The original market was much more significant and extended to Uhelný trh and Rytířská Street. Here you can find a variety of typical tourist souvenirs and produce. Many stalls are...
Zoo Praha (Prague) offers nearly 10 km of walking paths. The visitors’ tour takes you to 12 extraordinary pavilions and dozens of notable exhibitions. Visit the northern taiga, the barren desert, and the rainforest in one single day! Next, enjoy seeing playful lemurs just steps away from you. Watch a hippo family gracefully floating under the surface of a huge...
St. Georges Convent is the first monastery and one of the first stone buildings in Bohemia. Founded by Prince Boleslav II and his sister Mlada in 973, it was given to the Benedictine nuns. They used if for centuries as an essential clerical institution and the nun’s residence. Girls from royal and noble families would come here for the best...
The Prague State Opera house (Státní Opera) is commonly overshadowed by the National Theatre. Visiting this theatre, you will see why it is considered to be one of the most beautiful in all of Europe. You can see the expansive auditorium and extravagant neo-rococo décor. The theatre reached international recognition in 1888. The Prague State Opera House is part of the...
Petřín Hill is whimsical in all seasons of the year. Smell the fragrance of rose bushes in the air in the spring. Summer time you can relax with the lush green grass everywhere. Bring a blanket and a picnic or your favorite book. In the fall you can enjoy seeing the beauty of the leaves changing colors to vibrant yellows...
The Old Town Square has been a silent witness to important events in Czech history. It is one of the two main squares in Prague. The square dates back to the 12th century and was originally the central marketplace for Prague. What’s around Old Town Square Ancient buildings and stunning churches have made this area one of the most charming historical...
Old Town dates back to around the 9th century. A spacious marketplace on the bank of Vltava River began around 1100. Records indicate that every Saturday a market was held. There has been dramatic growth and change over hundreds of years. Old Town is just that, old. There are many things to see here. Therefore, you do not want to miss...
Lucerna Passage is a very popular area. The buildings around the upper part of Wenceslas Square are interconnected via a system of passages. The most famous being the Lucerna (Lantern) Passage that runs underneath the Palace. These large passageways connect Vodickova and Štepánská streets. Lucerna (Lantern) Passage today There are numerous restaurants and stores for you to visit. Spend some...
Golden lane is formed by miniature houses with colorful facades. They were built into castle’s northern fortification walls between the New White and Daliborka Towers. They were originally created as emergency housing for servants and others working at the Castle. Golden Lane now Number 13 is the only house that follows the original layout. You will see the house does...
Prague’s Charles Bridge was named after Emperor Charles IV in the 19th century. It was completed in 1400 and connects the Old Town with Lesser Town, making it the oldest bridge in the city. For 600 years it was a bridge for all wheeled traffic. However, it became a pedestrian-only bridge in 1965 when cars were no longer allowed to...
Prague’s Žižkov Television Tower or The Prague Television Tower, was built in the soviet-era of 1984 – 1989. It stands over 700 ft (216 m) tall and is the highest structure in Prague and the tallest tower in the Czech Republic. Once known as one of the ugliest buildings in the world, it is now considered one of the weirdest....
The Štefánik’s Observatory, located on Petřín Hill has one observation tower and three domes. The main purpose of the observatory is to popularize astronomy among people. The Domes The Maksutov – Cassegrain mirror telescope was installed in 1976 and is still in place in the Western Dome. The telescope weighs 2.5 tons and has the magnification power from about 80...
One of Abaco’s greatest pleasures is hopping to its smaller cays — Green Turtle, Elbow, Man-O-War, Guana, Lubber’s Quarters, etc. Each has its own personality tied to the sea — from boatbuilding to a candy-striped lighthouse. All were settled by British Loyalists and most carry their trademark sherbet-hued, New England-style cottages. On the main island of Great Abaco, Marsh Harbour...
The solid neoclassical Reichstag, or parliament, building competes with the nearby Brandenburg Gate as Berlin’s most famous landmark. It’s also been a landmark in history for in 1933 it was set alight, allegedly by communists, enabling the Nazi party to impose martial law and suspend democracy for what soon became a brutal dictatorship. Equally famously, the Reichstag became a symbol of the Allied victory...
There are lots of shopping malls in Hong Kong, but if you’re like most visitors you’re probably most interested in bargains. Citygate, located in Tung Chung (terminus of the Tung Chung MTR Line and the cable car to Lantau’s Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery), is Hong Kong’s only outlet mall. Its 70-some shops include Armani, Bally, Brooks Brothers, Clarks, Polo...
The best of Mendocino, California, can be experienced in only 48 hours. Travelers whisper about the existence of the Mendocino Coast. Families flock to the beaches. Lovers cozy up in hotels housed in Victorians. Art lovers hunt for gems in galleries. Adventurers scale the trails. Everyone seems to agree that the dramatic natural environment lends itself to this region’s allure....
Site of Medieval Madrid’s Original Fortress and Mosque The Almudena Cathedral was once where the mosque stood, very near the granary in which Alfonso VI discovered a carved image of the Virgin Mary. He consecrated the mosque as a church and installed her image on the altar. Later, the church was destroyed by fire and centuries later rebuilt in the...
