You might associate Strasbourg with the boring administrative stuff of the European Union but you might be surprised to find that it is a fascinating city with lots of things to see and do. It is a city of culture, history and heritage, much of which can be experienced in these seven Strasbourg Museums. Secrets…
Kvarner is definitely one of the most beautiful regions in Croatia, as this is where you will find the awe-inspiring Absytrus Islands of Krk, Cres and Lošinj. Absytrus was the brother of Medea. The islands that are named after him are steeped in history and legend. The internationally known Apoxiomen, by the Greek sculptor Lizip,…
There are scores of fascinating historic Rome landmarks. It is a city brimming with history, heritage and art. Here are just a few of the iconic landmarks of Rome. The squares of Rome are what many visitors associate with the city. In essence, they are a part of what gives the modern capital city its…
Krakow, one of Poland’s oldest cities, emerged as a major settlement by the 10th century and became the royal capital in 1038. During Krakow history the city flourished as a trade and cultural centre. It joined the Hanseatic League and hosted Poland’s first university in 1364. Despite invasions, partitions, and Nazi occupation, its historic core…
Warsaw began life as a humble fishing village but during the late 1300s it started to develop and continued to do so until it was made the capital city of Mazovia in the early 15th century. In the late 16th century it became the medieval capital city of Poland. In the mid 1600s Warsaw was…