subject: Track Down Weekend European Holidays And Research On Celebrated Vacation Spots And Festivities In Eu [print this page] European Vacations to Medieval Stockholm European Vacations to Medieval Stockholm
Since over three quarters of a millennium ago, when Stockholm was born, there has been a settlement in Gamla Stan the Old City. Beginning way back 1252, pillaging raids proliferated the winding medieval alleys, the town squares, the old churches, and the Royal Palace. Nowadays, instead of horses or donkeys with carriages on the streets, you can find bus tours galore with tourists from all over the world. You can easily avoid them by keeping off the main streets and instead taking the quaint side streets during your European vacations. You'll see how Sweden has come along since the ancient times when you visit Stadshuset, the City Hall. Stadshuset is Stockholm's most prominent landmark and one of the most important too, as it hosts the Nobel Prize banquet every year. Other must-see attractions in Stockholm include the 10,000-pipe organ, the inspiring Golden Hall where Swedish history is depicted by 18 million gold leaf pieces on wall mosaics, and the Council Chamber which looks like an open roof of a Viking longhouse.
Learn About Ancient Greece on European Vacations
Take a trip back to the old times by including a tour to ancient Greece on your European vacations. In the center of Athens, on your way to the Acropolis, watch out for the Hadrians Arch, a structure spanning an ancient road leading to the complex of structures on the citys east side. The Temple of Olympian Zeus once stood on this development, built to honor the Roman Emperor Hadrian when he arrived at the city for his many significant contributions to Athens. Drive from Athens through the fertile plains of Boeotia to reach Delphi. On the slopes of the magnificent Mount Parnassus you will find the center of the ancient world. From this spot you will be able to see the ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Take a peek into the Treasury of the Athenians and imagine the bountiful wealth of that time. Go to the museum it features ancient Greek masterpieces, including the famous bronze Charioteer.
Amsterdam European Vacations
When booking European vacations to Amsterdam, expect a very colorful journey. The area is rife with clogs, cheeses, tulips and windmills. Amsterdam is home to eight windmills, the most famous of which is De Gooyer where visitors are most likely to down a pint since it is located next to the prize-winning brewery Brouwerij t IJ. Travel to the Singel and pick out the best tulips at the Bloemenmarkt or taste the flavorful cheeses you can bring home from the Wegewijs emporium. There is a clog-making museum just outside the city called Klompenmakerij De Zaanse Schans where visitors can learn about the history and symbolism of the clog. More on the theme of colorful shoes, Amsterdams Historisch Museum displays objects like 700-year-old footwear pairs, demonstrating the urban evolution of the past eight centuries. There are 165 canals encircling the city and the sea at bay which you can explore. The quaintest of them all is Prinsengracht with its shady trees and fun houseboats. If you walk in this area you will be able to spot the house of Anne Frank.
Summer European Vacations in Nice
Beat the summer heat in Nice during your European vacations by hitting the museums. The Muse dArt Moderne et dArt Contemporain features contemporary art with its huge permanent collection of Pop Art, New Realism, and pieces from the Nice School. Galerie Jean Renoir highlights new, young local talent, and is free. The Muse Matisse of a favorite of the artists fans, as the quaint and peaceful 17th century villa houses a mind-boggling number of his paintings, drawings, engravings and personal effects. The bare structure of the Muse National Message Biblique Marc Chagall is contrasted by the strong colors of its paintings with biblical themes that are almost an assault on the senses. 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.
