Cities of the Country
Building began in 1954 and the park was unveiled during a special televised press event on July 17, 1955. Disneyland has added numerous extensions and renovations, including the addition of New Orleans Square in 1966, Bear Country in 1972, and Mickey’s Toontown in 1993. Disney California Adventure Park was opened in 2001. Days of adventure…
Funchal is the largest city in the Madeira region of Portugal. A pleasant climate with temperatures from about 20°C in Winter to 25°C in Summer contributes to its popularity as a holiday destination. The city is located beneath a backdrop of mountains in south of Madeira and is the sunniest part of the island. It…
This popular tourist town has a marina, golf courses, numerous hotels, apartments, restaurants and bars to cater for the influx of visitors. The town has two beaches, the Fisherman’s beach the Tunnel beach. The two main tourist areas are ‘The Strip’ which contains most of the clubs, pubs and nightlife and the Old Town which…
Porto is Portugal’s second largest city and contains numerous cultural and historical attractions. Visitors can enjoy the many events held here throughout the year pncluding the Festival of St. John in June Queima das Fitas in May.
Lisbon (or Lisboa) is the capital and largest city in Portugal and is considered to be a major European financial centre. It has a a rich and diverse cultural heritage dating from Roman, Christian and Muslim eras and has numerous churches and buildings of architectural interest. However it is also a very modern city which…
Switzerland’s capital city, Berne’s beautiful medieval centre has been recognised as a Cultural World Heritage site, most famous for its medieval clock tower with moving puppets and its sixteenth century bear pit, which contains four (well treated and cared for) bears.
A centre of international finance and government, Geneva is a modern and vibrant city, home to a vast international community. It also boasts a simply huge collection of museums, galleries and exhibitions. Lake Geneva otherwise known as Lake Leman is a major leisure centre where sailing, wind surfing, boating, rowing and scuba diving are popular…
Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich is also considered to be the de facto cultural capital, and is the national epicentre for performing arts, festivals, outdoor events and nightlife. Like all major Swiss cities, visitors can look forward to an excellent standard of tourist and general infrastructure.
The capital of Austria, Vienna boasts a centuries old musical and theatrical tradition, as well as being the home of some of the finest examples of Imperial art and architecture. Vienna is also one of the last remaining capitals of the formal ball – over two hundred significant nineteenth century style balls are held each…
Bulgaria’s capital city, Sofia boasts a lively nightlife and music scene, an excellent variety of museums, and some very fine examples of historical architecture, as well as a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. It also offers excellent sporting facilities, including swimming, golfing and excellent parklands throughout the city.
Among Croatia’s premier tourist destinations, the old city of Dubrovnik is a World Heritage site in its own right. The distinctive red-tiles roofs and remaining Renaissance buildings, nestled by the harbour, create a distinctive and unforgettable panorama. Apart from enjoying Dubrovnik’s sunny beaches, other popular outdoor activities include diving, sailing, fishing, hiking and climbing. The…
Zagreb is the capital city of Croatia, and attracts over half a million tourists each year, both in its own right as a modern and lively cultural centre, and as the gateway to the beaches along the Adriatic coast and the historic renaissance cities for which Croatia is famed. Apart from being the administrative capital…