subject: Book Affordable Summer Vacations To Europe And Search For Information Regarding Major Tourist Spots [print this page] Immerse in Art with Nice European Vacations
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. 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. 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. Russian Orthodox influence shines prominently on the architecture of Cathdrale Saint Nicolas, while Chapelle de la Misricorde is a striking example of French baroque religious architecture.
Enjoy a Barcelona Feast on European Vacations
What better way to start your European vacations than with a bang in Barcelona!Visit in September when the Festes de la Merce arrives in town. This festival used to be an intimate religious parade which has evolved into a weeklong celebration of Catalan culture. Enjoy entertaining performances and exhibitions, free concerts by local musicians and hip hop artists, dazzling fireworks displays on the shore, and breathtaking air shows on the beachfront. There are many activities tailored to various age groups, so kids won't be left out. A Barcelona fiesta is not complete without a taste of local cooking. Cinc Sentits offers a menu of mixed Catalan classics. Try the suckling pig with apple compote, or lamb cutlets with porcini dust, or Catalan float coca bread with foie gras, or slow-braised pork belly on gingerbread. If your heart can take it, why not order all four dishes!Just make sure you still have room for the maple quesada, apple sorbet or a cheese plate to be paired with their fine wines.
European Vacations to Colorful Amsterdam
If you are spending your European vacations in Amsterdam, they will surely be full of color. The area is rife with clogs, cheeses, tulips and windmills. Eight windmills remain in Amsterdam, the most famous of which is De Gooyer, the perfect place to have a beer since its right next to prize-winning brewery Brouwerij t IJ. Along the Singel, the Bloemenmarkt is the place to buy tulips, and the Wegewijs emporium is where you can taste and purchase the flavorful cheeses. 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. Continuing with the theme of colorful shoes, the Amsterdams Historisch Museum maps the last eight centuries of urban evolution using found objects like 700-year-old footwear. Explore the 165 canals that encircle the city and keep the sea at bay. The quaintest of them all is Prinsengracht with its shady trees and fun houseboats. The area also features the house of Anne Frank.
Discover the Hidden Gems of London on European Vacations
All European vacations must include a stop at the great city of London. 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. On to the London financial district, you will be able to see the Bank of England and the Mansion House where the Lord Mayor resides. Of course, the Tower of London is a must-see, too. It is an old medieval fortress that has, in its 1,000 years of existence, been a royal palace, a prison, a mint, and a zoo!Make sure to visit the Crown Jewels the Cullinan diamonds and the Kohi-i-Noor are always crowd-pleasers. Hop on a boat and cruise the Thames River for a relaxing afternoon tour of the city's many attractions. Once you get off, stroll along the banks of the river, you cant miss the chance to ride the London Eye, one of the worlds largest Ferris wheels at a height of 135 meters.
