subject: Avail Of Discount Tickets To Europe And Find Out About Renowned Churches And Festivities In Europe [print this page] Sightseeing in Berlin on European Vacations
A great place to get your European vacations going is Berlin. Perhaps the most popular landmark in the city is the Berlin Wall, a partition that used to separate East Germany from West Germany which was torn down in 1989, signifying a new era for the nation. You can celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall by walking on whats left of it on Weddings southern border. A segment of the wall was restored at the Gedenksttte Berliner Mauer, located near the documentation center where stories of people who attempted to cross the wall are kept. Many visitors go to the former border crossing of the Sandkrugbrcke and lay flowers on a stone that commemorates the first person to be shot dead while fleeing the East. If you want to know more about the Wall and its history, head to the museum at the Haus am Checkpoint Charlie. The best place for afternoon kaffee und kuchen, a popular Berlin tradition for coffee and cake, is the picturesque Prenzlauer Berg district of Mitte.
Swiss Winter European Vacations
Switzerland is a wonderland for the winter leg of your European vacations. Climb the Matterhorn, Switzerland's most popular landmark, and enjoy breathtaking mountain landscapes and views of tiny villages covered by perfectly white snow. Many winter activities are available for the entire family: snowboarding, skating, snow shoe trekking, dog sledding, horse sleigh rides, tobogganing, and cross-country skiing. 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. Snow kiting is like having your own personal ski lift -- wear skis or a snowboard before you are attached to a kite that carries you through the wind. Definitely not for the faintest of heart!After an exhausting day of thrilling games, you can head to the heated pool of your hotel to soothe those aching muscles.
Learn About Historic Moscow on European Vacations
European vacations are made memorable with visits to the historic city of Moscow. The Moscow Kremlin has witnessed many significant events in history, and is now one of the worlds largest museums. The cathedrals and chambers of the Kremlin are rife with state regalia from ancient Russia, valuable icons and treasures of several Russian czars. On the premises is the Spasskaya Tower, constructed by architect Pietro Antonio Solari in 1491. It stands guard at the main gate of the Kremlin, and is one of the most beautiful structures around. At the Ivanovskaya Square of the Cathedral of Twelve Apostles is the Emperor Cannon. The oldest and biggest cannon in the world, the Emperor Cannon was cast by Andrey Shchokhov in 1586 and measures 5 meters and 34 centimeters, with a 120-centimeter barrel diameter and 890-millimeter caliber. 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!
Discover Lisbon on European Vacations
Lisbon is one of the most popular destinations for people on European vacations. It is Portugals very small capital city, but truly charming and picturesque. The shores of this port city are lined with mosaic-accented sidewalks, cobblestone streets, rolling hills and pastel-themed houses. Relax in the Art Nouveau cafes, or take a scenic ride on an antique wooden streetcar. Head up to Barrio Alto for breathtaking views of the city; you can get there via a 1902 street elevator -- the Elevator de Santa Justa -- that departs from Baixa. Another place to hit for equally breathtaking scenes is the viewing platform at the Padro dos Descobrimentos, a stunning 179-foot monument that commemorates the Age of Discoveries. After visiting the museum inside, head to the Belm Tower -- a four-storey, 100-foot 16th century tower built from lioz limestone, which played a considerable role in the Portuguese maritime achievements of that time.
