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Traveling through Europe takes you back to the old world of medieval
villages and Ancient Castles. Imagine visiting small countries once known
to have controlled vast empires around the world. Today’s Europe you will
experience some of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world such as
London, Paris, Madrid, Rome and Berlin.
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If it’s a laid back holiday you’re looking for why not travel to Spain,
Portugal, Italy, France or Greece. These countries are all known for great
beaches, great food and pleasant weather.
Spain is a
culturally rich and diverse nation comprised of many regions formally known
as individual Kingdoms. You will find gentle rolling hills to the North and
to the South a taste of Moroccan landscape.
Sights worth seeing in Spain: Gaudi’s famous architecture, Picasso’s
museum in Barcelona, The Prado museum in Madrid, The Plaza de Toros
bullring in Seville.
A small
country known to be one of the most pleasant and affordable in Europe. The
Portuguese city of Lisbon built on seven hills reminds one of San Francisco.
This small country has two mountain ranges and several hundred miles of
coastline.
Sights worth visiting in Portugal: UNESCO’s World Heritage sites in Evora,
Batalha and Alcobaca.
A country
with deep Roman Catholic roots is appealing to both the casual tourist and
the more educated traveler. Italy combines art and history, with breathtaking
natural landscapes: Experience the ancient city of Rome steeped in history,
the cosmopolitan city of Milan or Florence the center of the 15th century
cultural Renaissance, not to forget Venice, the city of canals. The landscapes
range from the turquoise waters of the Amalfi coast to the snow-covered slopes
of the Dolomite Mountains to the Tuscan countryside dotted with vineyards and
olive groves as well as the Tuscan Medieval hill towns such as San Gimignano.
Sights worth visiting in Italy:
Rome: The Vatican, the Coliseum, the Pantheon, the Spanish
Steps, the Trevi Fountain, Villa Borghese.
Milan: The Duomo, La Scala, Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”
Florence: Uffizi galleries, Ponte Vecchio, The Academia with
the original statue of David
France is one
of the top tourist destinations in the world. This country has it all. Stroll
the chic boulevards of Paris and visit the Louvre and
Eiffel Tower, ski the snow covered Alps, tour the Chateaux of
the Loire valley, breath in the lavender infused air of Provence
, or mingle with the jet set crowd on the Cote d’Azur.
The regions of France are quite diverse. The North of France consists of the
flatlands leading to the shores of the English Channel. The West of France is
turned towards the Atlantic Coast. In the north Normandy & Brittany have rolling
hills, sandy beaches and quiet little harbor towns.
The eastern part of France consists of the Alsace, Lorraine, Franche Comté and
Burgundy regions. This region produces many famous wines. The Center of France
is the Loire valley, with great castles and the famous Cathedral Chartres. In
the South you have the famous French Riviera and the quaint villages of
Provence.
Sights worth visiting in France:
Paris: Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, The Louvre, Arc
de Triomphe.
Loire Valley: The castles Chambord, Blois, Usse or Amboise.
Giverny: Monet’s Garden
Aix-en-Provence: Cezanne’s Studio
Greece the
birthplace of Western Civilization offers something for all tourists. It is
a beach lover’s paradise, a treasure chest for the lover of ancient history
or the Classics. When you plan a trip to Greece try to visit at least the
capital Athens, the southern peninsula known as the
Peloponnesos, and an island or two. You will then get a general idea of
what this fascinating country has to offer.
Sights worth visiting in Greece:
Athens: The Acropolis, The Parthenon, the Plaka district,
Sintagma Square.
Epidaurus: An ancient amphitheater on the Peloponnesos.
The Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Rhodes.
Eastern Europe has become a popular destination within the past 20 years
due to the fall of the Soviet Union. This region of Europe comprises the
countries of Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovia, Croatia, Czech Republic,
Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia,
Russia, and Ukraine.
Croatia is
a beautiful small country situated on the Adriatic coast. It is known as the
country of a thousand islands. Croatia offers: camping, mountain hiking/biking,
rafting, scuba diving and skydiving. Besides its natural beauty, it also offers:
a unique history, a unique mixture of cuisines
Visit the coastal cities of: Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar and Rijeka
In 1989,
after the Velvet Revolution ended the communist regime that ruled former
Czechoslovakia, millions of travelers from the west started coming in droves to
what is now the Czech Republic (after Czech and Slovakia split in the 1993 Velvet
Divorce), especially the Czech capital Prague. Tourism has mainly
focused on Prague, with its great museums, galleries, concerts. Prague is truly
one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Outside of Prague, the rest of the country has much to offer with 11
UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Cesky Krumlov, Litomysl Castle and the Pilgrimage
Church of St John of Nepomuk at Zelena Hora.
Sights worth visiting in Czech Republic: Prague Castle, Charles
Bridge, Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square.
After the fall of
the Berlin wall, Poland opened up and has become a very attractive destination for
travelers. It has many historic towns and cities that testify of the long history
of the Polish state, great natural beauty and a unique coast. The two primary
destinations are the present capital Warsaw and the ancient
capital Krakow, which is an exquisite treasure of Gothic and
Renaissance architecture.
Sights to visit in Warsaw: The Royal Castle, Lazienki Park,
the Willanow Palace.
Russia is
geographically enormous, far larger than Canada or the United States. It is still
the largest country in the world, stretching from Poland to Korea and from the Polar
Regions to the deserts of Asia. Since the fall of Communism 1991 and has opened up
to tourism, it still remains a land of mystery and intrigue to most westerners. St.
Petersburg and Moscow are fascinating cities to visit, full of world class museums,
churches and other historic centers.
Sites to visit in Moscow: Red Square and The Kremlin, Armoury
Palace, Ivan the Great Bell Tower.
Sites to visit in St. Petersburg: The Hermitage, Summer Palace,
Winter Palace, Monument to Lenin.
Central Europe is home to Germany where you will find romantic castles, beautiful
nature with the Black Forest, the German Alps and the mighty Rhine River. Germany
has sophisticated cities such as Frankfurt, Munich
and Berlin. Germany is also known for its great highway the Auto-Bahn.
To the south of Germany you will the smaller Alpine countries of Austria and Switzerland,
both known for the first class skiing. Vienna, Austria’s Capital is said to be one of
the most beautiful cities in the world.
Germany’s diverse
landscape offers the Alps to the South, The Bavarian Plain into the gentle rolling
hills in the central region to the Northern Coast of the Baltic Sea. You will find
small villages with fairytale castles in Bavaria as well as major industrial and banking
power centers such as Frankfurt and Munich and Berlin, a city once divided by the
infamous Berlin Wall.
Sites worth seeing in Munich: Scloss Nymphenburg. Konigsplatz,
Charles Gate, Glockenspiel im Rathaustrum.
Sights to visit in Hamburg: Hamburg Harbor, Hagensbeck Tierpark,
Chilehaus.
Sights to visit in Heidelburg: The University Library,
Heidelberg Castle.
A small country,
Switzerland's very name reminds us of chocolates, cheese, watches, bankers, and
snow-capped mountains. Switzerland has been a neutral country since 1648. Situated
in the middle of the Alps, this country is an outdoor enthusiast dream, activities
such as skiing and hiking can not rivaled.
Cities to visit in Switzerland: Zurich, Geneva,
Basel.
Alpine resorts to visit: St. Moritz, Davos, Zermatt.
Located in central
Europe. This country was a centre of power in Europe at the time when it was ruled
by the mighty Habsburgs. Vienna, the Capital was home to the Habsburg dynasty for
over 600 years. Today Austria is only a minor player in the European Union; Austria
offers some of the most impressive destinations on the Continent. Perhaps Austria is
most well known as the backdrop the heart warming movie “The Sound of Music”.
Austria is the birthplace of Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. Tourist flock to Austria
year round, fantastic Alpine skiing in winter, while summer is ideal for
sightseeing.
Sights worth seeing in Vienna: Hofburg Palace, The Opera House,
Stephansplatz.
Sights worth seeing in Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress,
Mozartplatz, Hellbrunn Palace, Johann Michael Haydn Memorial.
Northern Europe home to the Scandinavian countries of Denmark,
Sweden, Norway situated on the northern peninsula of Europe, Finland and
Iceland are also considered part of Scandinavia. Copenhagen, the Capital of
Denmark is known as one of the liveliest cities in Europe and Stockholm, Sweden’s
Capital known as the Venice of the north are worth visiting.
This northern
European country is bordered by the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, its only connection
to mainland Europe is its German border. Denmark was a major power during the Viking
period (9th-11th centuries). Denmark's prime attraction is its capital, Copenhagen.
Visit Tivoli, a small amusement park in Copenhagen’s downtown or stroll the walking
street, one of the cities best known landmarks. Denmark is well known for the fairy
tales of Hans Christian Andersen, the short stories of Karen Blixen, Georg Jensen’s
modern silver designs and the fine porcelain, Royal Copenhagen.
Sites worth visiting in Copenhagen: The Marble Church, Tivoli.
Day trips: Aarhus, for the music lover; the island of Funen,
home to Han Christian Anderson.
Sweden is the largest
of the Scandinavian countries, this country offers the tourist many opportunities for
cultural and outdoor activities. Visit the cosmopolitan cities Stockholm and Gothenburg
or escape to the countryside and enjoy vast forests, 90000 lakes, mountains and the
beautiful seaside. The capital Stockholm is beautiful, hi-tech oriented
and full of history. Travel by boat, the Gota Kanal (the blue ribbon
of Sweden), the body of water running through the central plains and valleys connecting
Stockholm and Gothenburg.
Sweden known for its medieval history as well as its modern history in aviation and
electronics is home to SAAB Aerospace and car manufacturer Volvo.
Sights worth visiting in Gothenburg: Liseberg amusement park,
Elfsborg Fortress, Volvo museum.
Sights worth visiting in Stockholm: Riddarholm Church, City Hall
Tower, City Hall, The Ice Bar, House of Knights.
Home to the famous
Norwegian fjords. Land of the Midnight Sun, Norway boasts 22 thousand kilometers of
rugged coastline, glacial melting waterfalls cascading down into the mighty fjords
and tens of thousands of islands. Norway is located in the northwestern part of the
Scandinavian Peninsula. The major cities are Oslo, the Capital;
Bergen, the historic port city on the West Coast, and
Trondheim, the Viking Age Capital, Tromso, the
"Gateway to the Arctic", and Stavanger, "The Oil Capitol" of Norway.
Sites worth visiting in Songefjord: the world’s largest fjord.
Sites worth visiting in Oslo: Domkirk Cathedral, The Royal
Palace, Vigeland Park.
Sites worth visiting in Bergen: Bryggen (The German Wharf), Hakon
Hall, Troldhaugen, (home of Edvar Grieg).
Sites worth visiting in Tromso: The Artic Cathedral, Polar
Museum, Northern Lights Planetarium.

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