subject: Scour For Economical Winter Vacations To Europe And Find Out About Significant Water Parks And Holid [print this page] Learn About Vienna's Art and Culture on European Vacations
Vienna has a rich heritage in the arts and culture, making it a great city to visit for enriching European vacations. A dazzling display of beauty at night, the Wiener Staatsoper is Vienna's State Opera where theater aficionados can catch 50 to 60 world-class performances every year. Marvel at the wealth of the royal family of Habsburgs -- the imperial jewels are on display at the Hofburg Museum. The Sisi Museum is devoted to the Empress Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie of Austria, and allows guests to view the imperial apartments. Canvas pieces from the old masters as well as ancient and classical artifacts can be viewed by the public 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 Ancient Greece
Take a walk through history with a visit to ancient Greece on European vacations. Spot the Hadrians Arch at the center of Athens -- this impressive structure covers an ancient road leading to the Acropolis and a complex of important structures on the east side of the city. 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. Continue your journey through the fertile plains of Boeotia and drive to 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. Visit the museum where you can learn about ancient Greek masterpieces such as the world renowned bronze Charioteer.
Experience a Barcelona Fiesta on European Vacations
European vacations to Barcelona are always a blast!September marks the arrival of the Festes de la Merce. Through the years, this intimate religious parade has evolved into a weeklong party celebrating Catalan culture. Visitors are treated to a variety of choices, including fireworks displays on the beach, air shows on the seafront, performances and exhibitions, and free concerts of local music and hip hop genres. There are many activities tailored to various age groups, so kids won't be left out. Continue the celebrations with a taste of local cooking. Cinc Sentits offers a menu of mixed Catalan classics. House specialties include the mouthwatering suckling pig with apple compote, slow-braised pork belly on gingerbread, Catalan float coca bread with foie gras, and lamb cutlets with porcini dust. Or live dangerously and 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 Lovely Paris
Paris is a great way to start your European vacations. The Eiffel Tower is an imposing structure, considered monstrous during its time, and is probably the most famous landmark of Paris, if not France. Close to the Eiffel Tower is the Arc de Triomphe at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, built to honor the fallen heroes of France during the Napoleonic Wars. Shop until you drop at the nearby Champs-lyses, a favorite of travelers who come to Paris solely to shop. France is almost synonymous to art, and Paris has numerous museums that tourists will love. A famous city landmark is the 60,600-square-meter Louvre Palace, home to 35,000 pieces from ancient times to the 19th century. Down at the old railway station of Gare dOrsay is the massive Muse dOrsay and its huge collection of French art -- culptures, paintings, photographic material, and furniture -- covering the period between 1848 and 1915. Numerous impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces by Manet, Monet, Degas, Czanne, Renoir and Van Gogh are on display. If youre in town to relax, choose a caf, order a baguette, and watch the epitome of sophistication pass by.
