subject: Get Weekend European Vacation Deals And Search For Information Regarding Extraordinary Attractions A [print this page] Cultural European Vacations to Vienna Cultural European Vacations to Vienna
Vienna is an art and culture hub of Europe -- the perfect city to make your European vacations more memorable and fulfilling. The Vienna State Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, is a beautiful structure, especially at night, where you can catch world-class performances of opera 50 to 60 times a year. Take a peek at the imperial jewels of the Habsburgs royal family exhibited at the Hofburg Museum. Walk through the imperial apartments displayed at the Sisi Museum, built for the Empress Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie of Austria. Classical antique artifacts and old paintings by the masters are exhibited at the Kunsthistorisches Museum and Naturhistorisches Museum. These museums are not even part of Viennas museum quarter, formerly the imperial stalls which were converted to a museum complex in the 1990s. In this vast complex you will find the Leopold Museum, home to one of the most valuable collections of modern Austrian art from Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and other artists.
European Vacations to Nice, France
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. Young local talents are given the opportunity to showcase their work at the Galerie Jean Renoir. 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. French baroque religious architecture is a prominent influence on the Chapelle de la Misricorde while the Cathdrale Saint Nicolas is one of the most striking examples of Russian Orthodox architecture outside of Russia.
Winter European Vacations to Switzerland
Enjoy the winter wonderland that is Switzerland on your European vacations!From the countrys most famous landmark, the Matterhorn, view breathtaking mountain panoramas and quaint villages covered by pure 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. Looking for a little more challenge?Recently, there have been more and more opportunities for adrenaline rushes. Try out air boarding, which involves going on a high-tech inflatable body board and shifting your weight to steer. 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. 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.
Unearth the Gems of London on European Vacations
London is a great city to visit on your European vacations. Hear mass at the St. Pauls Cathedral, an iconic London landmark that was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1708. Beautiful mosaics on the walls never fail to enthrall guests. In the financial district, you can see the Bank of England and the Lord Mayors residence at the Mansion House. London tours always include a visit to the world renowned Tower of London. An old medieval fortress, it is nearly 1,000 years old and has also been used as a royal palace, a mint, a prison and a zoo. A selection from the Crown Jewels of the royal family is on display, including the Kohi-i-Noor and the Cullinan diamonds. Hop on a boat and cruise the Thames River for a relaxing afternoon tour of the city's many attractions. As soon as you get off, travel along the river banks and take a ride on one of the gondolas of the London Eye, which used to be the highest Ferris wheel in the world at 135 meters.
