subject: Hunt For Low-cost Airfare To Europe And Ask About Favorite Surfing Spots And Festivities In Europe [print this page] Visit Historic Moscow on European Vacations
The colorful history of Moscow will truly make your European vacations a memorable one. A witness during many important dates in history, the Moscow Kremlin is one of the biggest museums in the world. The cathedrals and chambers of the Kremlin are rife with state regalia from ancient Russia, valuable icons and treasures of several Russian czars. Visit the Spasskaya Tower that was designed by architect Pietro Antonio Solari in 1491. Located at the main gate of the complex, the Spasskaya is one of the most beautiful towers in the Kremlin. At the Ivanovskaya Square of the Cathedral of Twelve Apostles is the Emperor Cannon. Cast by Andrey Shchokhov in 1586, the cannon is the oldest and largest in the world at 5 meters and 34 centimeters, with the barrels external diameter measuring 120 centimeters and the caliber 890 millimeters. Placed in Moscow's Gun Court, it was used during the reign of Fyodor, the son of Ivan the Terrible. Dont forget to visit the Red Square, too!
Honeymoon European Vacations to Monaco
What better way to start off your honeymoon European vacations than with a stay in a fairy-tale setting such as Monaco?The Principality of Monaco is less than two square miles, but is definitely not short on elegant offerings -- the royal House of Grimaldi, the Paris Opera House, and the Monaco Grand Casino which is lavishly decorated with baroque-style rococo turrets, verdigris cupolas, and golden chandeliers. The city-state overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, and is an ideal harbor for the worlds longest, most expensive yachts. In the Old Town, the architecture dates back to the medieval times. Narrow walkways and vaulted passageways branch off from the main streets. His Serene Highness Prince Rainier III fell in love with the late Grace Kelly in the Prince's Palace within the Rock quarter. Stop and smell the flowers -- all 7,000 of them -- at the Jardin Exotique, where the exquisite Princess Grace Rose Garden is well kept.
Spend Winter on Switzerland European Vacations
Enjoy the winter wonderland that is Switzerland on your European vacations!Atop the Matterhorn, the country's most popular landmark, you will be treated to spectacular views of mountain ranges and quaint villages covered with perfectly white snow. Take part in the many winter activities offered such as cross-country skiing, horse sleigh rides, snowshoe trekking, skating, dog sledding, snowboarding, and tobogganing. Are all those not challenging enough for you?Recently, there have been more and more opportunities for adrenaline rushes. Sign up for air boarding -- glide through air on a modern inflatable body board and steer by shifting your weight. In snow kiting, you wear skis or a snowboard and are attached to a kite, letting the wind carry you off as if you are on your own personal ski lift!Not for the faint of heart!Best of all, at the end of the day, you can relax those tired muscles in the warm pool of your hotel.
European Vacations to Nice, France
The museums of Nice are great places to visit during the summer if you're on European vacations. Aficionados of contemporary art will love the Muse dArt Moderne et dArt Contemporain and its large permanent collection of Pop Art and New Realism styles as well as those from the Nice School. Free exhibits are available at the Galerie Jean Renoir which features young local talent. Matisse fans will be treated to a huge collection of his paintings, engravings, drawings and personal effects at the quaint 17th century villa called Muse Matisse. Challenge your senses at the Muse National Message Biblique Marc Chagall, where the strong biblical-themed paintings are a stark contrast to its bare structure that belies the color within. After touring the lovely museums of the city, head to the charming churches of Nice. Cathdrale Saint Nicolas is perhaps the most striking example of Russian Orthodox architecture outside of Russia, while Chapelle de la Misricorde is possibly Frances finest example of Baroque religious architecture.
