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August 12, 2014October 11, 2024

Seegrotte in Vienna, Largest underground lake in Europe

The Seegrotte, formed from an abandoned gypsum mine in the Austrian city of Hinterbruhl, consists of a series of underground channels that form the largest underground lake in Europe.

In 1912, an explosion in the Hinterbruhler gypsum mine, just 20 km from Vienna, it went wrong, causing the complete flooding of the mine, and the formation of a lake. At about 60 meters below ground level, the lake has an area of 6,200 square meters and every day must always be empty, because the water does not completely flood the caves. Continue reading “Seegrotte in Vienna, Largest underground lake in Europe”

August 9, 2014October 22, 2015

Vacation in italy with spa

No Italian vacation is complete without enjoying a good spa break. When visiting Italy for a vacation, your priority should be to find a hotel where you can enjoy the best spa break. There are many spa breaks Italy destinations so at some point you will have to make a choice. The following tips will help you make a sound choice of spa location that suits your preferences.

Sightseeing spots
Quite a number of hotels in Italy provide spa treatments. However, not all of them are located in great destinations where you can enjoy good sightseeing. Remember you will not always be receiving a spa treatment. Therefore, choosing a hotel that is surrounded by great landmarks and breathtaking views is necessary. Hotels close to many sightseeing spots will make it possible for you to take beautiful pictures that you can go back home with. For example, hotels located close to a lake will offer you incredible sightseeing views. Continue reading “Vacation in italy with spa”

August 2, 2014May 8, 2017

Holidays in Montenegro, next stop Budva

Budva, and its various transformations over time, is there, on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, from over 3,500 years, as that is the usual “globetrotter” of the era, the Greeks, founded the “usual” Greek colony.

But today Budva, best known for being the largest tourist destination in Montenegro, the 600,000 former Yugoslav, without being asked or imposed, they decided to adopt the euro as its national currency. Continue reading “Holidays in Montenegro, next stop Budva”

July 30, 2014October 12, 2014

What to see in Madrid: From the Prado Museum to the Royal Palace

Madrid is a great travel destination, ideal for short weekend break or longer holiday. In this article we will focus on major sites and monuments of Madrid to visit, ideal guide for anyone who is traveling for the first time in the Spanish city. Of course, if you’re lucky enough to go several times in Madrid, you can treat yourself to visit lesser-known sites. Final point: Madrid is well suited for any type of vacation. There are in fact not only museums and historical sites, but it is a city full of nightlife and clubs, so even the youngest visitors will find entertainment suitable for all their needs.

It starts at the Prado Museum, one of the greatest museums in the world: here you will find works by Goya, Velazquez, Raphael and Caravaggio, but that eye is always very crowded. Another museum that you can not miss is the Reina Sofia Museum, dedicated to those who love modern and contemporary art as it brings together works from the early years of the twentieth century to today. If you look for works by Picasso, Dali and Miro have to come here. And remember to go see Guernica. Still on the subject of museums, remember Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum: the pictures you will find here are part of the private collection of the German steel magnate Thyssen-Bornemisza, you can choose between the paintings of Van Eyck, Caravaggio, Van Gogh, and Gauguin Hopper. Continue reading “What to see in Madrid: From the Prado Museum to the Royal Palace”

June 28, 2014September 4, 2014

What to see in Berlin, Brandenburg Gate to the East Side Gallery

Brandenburg Gate, the symbol par excellence of Berlin, so should not be missing in your travel books. Previously symbol of the division of the two Germanys, has now become a symbol of unity, as well as being a magnificent example of neoclassicism.

Recall that the twelve Cologne support the door at the top is the Quadriga, the goddess of victory, riding a chariot with four horses. Also take a few snapshots to Pariser Platz, concerts are often held here. If you love art, then, do not forget to visit the East Side Gallery: practically this art gallery comes from a long stretch of the Berlin Wall was still standing, full of all the murals to be photographed. Continue reading “What to see in Berlin, Brandenburg Gate to the East Side Gallery”

June 24, 2014September 4, 2014

Laerdal Tunnel in Norway: Longest road tunnel in the world

Looking at the photograph it is doubtful whether more than a tunnel, it is a cave. In fact, both responses should be correct. It’s a tunnel, but it is also a cave. Or rather, every 6 kilometers along the path of the tunnel, was built a huge cave, painted with bright colors. And this is not a bizarre artistic sense of its builders, but a precise design choice.

In fact, the greatest danger that we run along the 24.51 km of Laerdal tunnel in Norway, is not caused by traffic, almost non-existent for our standards, but to get caught up in boredom and lose the points of reference; in short, to fall into a kind of daze, very dangerous while driving. Not to mention of those who are suffering from claustrophobia. Continue reading “Laerdal Tunnel in Norway: Longest road tunnel in the world”

June 3, 2014August 13, 2014

Where to go after maturity: Croatia

Located in Southern Europe, Croatia has long been a tourist destination, coveted by young people for its beauty and its convenience in prices.

Its varied landscape also allows you to choose the holiday that you want: sea, mountains, lakes, culture and entertainment, you can find them here. For those who love nature, for example, you don’t want to miss a trip to the Plitvice Lakes National Park, near Zagreb, or Krka National Park, with its waterfalls on the limpid water, in the region of Dalmatia. For those who love a cultural holiday, there are so many monuments to visit, such as the Roman amphitheater in Pula, Diocletian’s Palace in Split and St. James Cathedral in Sibenik. Continue reading “Where to go after maturity: Croatia”

June 1, 2014August 6, 2014

Palais Garnier: Opera house in Paris

The Palais Garnier is an opera house by more than 2,000 seats, 2,054 for precise, built in the late nineteenth century, until 1989, when the new Bastille Opera opened its doors to the public, was the only house of the Opera de Paris, the oldest national dance company in the world. And so much is its charm, which although less capacious last arrived; Palais Garnier continues to be the preferred location for the performance of the renowned dance company.

The Palais Garnier is probably the most famous opera house in the world, a symbol of Paris, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, or the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Also thanks to the famous novel The Phantom of the Opera, with all its cinematic interpretations and performances. Even if, on its architectural value, there is no unanimity of opinion; and so if someone is a pre masterpiece of the Second Empire, Le Corbusier, once compared to “decoration of a tomb”. Continue reading “Palais Garnier: Opera house in Paris”

May 28, 2014August 6, 2014

Gaeta in Lazio, where it turn Temptation Island

Summer 2014 to remember for Gaeta, 20,000 inhabitants on the Tyrrhenian coast, between the most beautiful towns in Lazio. Having regained the recognition of the Blue Flag by Fee (one year lost because of the “garbage”), is now in the spotlight of media attention thanks to Temptation Island (formerly titled True Love), the program produced by Maria De Filippi, who is turning right at Gaeta.

Gaeta, which gives the name to the gulf, is located about 80 kilometers from Naples, 120 kilometers from Rome, and perhaps to reiterate its proximity to the “historic” to the city of seven hills, the town of Lazio is also touted as the city of seven beaches. Advertising aside, Gaeta is well known to all those who love the sea, and do not put fear in front of kilometers to reach the beautiful gaetane beaches. Continue reading “Gaeta in Lazio, where it turn Temptation Island”

May 9, 2014July 2, 2014

Gimmelwald in Switzerland, the village can only be reached by cable car

There are two ways to get to Gimmelwald, a small town lost in the Bernese Alps; by cable car or on foot. So better double check your luggage before you gets to the 1,363 meters of Gimmelwald and realizes that you forgot your wallet in the car.

98 inhabitants, almost all of which make surname Allmen, Feuz, or Brunner, for the country, once among the poorest of Switzerland. And maybe that’s why everyone here are all very happy to see a few tourists wandering the streets of the town, built on the spur where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Alps and the valley below. Continue reading “Gimmelwald in Switzerland, the village can only be reached by cable car”