Cologne in Germany

By Zoritza Petrova on Monday, October 24, 2011
Filled Under: Europe

CologneCologne is the fourth largest city in Germany and the largest in North Rhine-Westphalia. The city lies on both banks of the Rhine and occupies an area of 405 square kilometers (about 156 square miles) at 77 meters above sea level. Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany, home to Celts and Germanic tribes. Cologne is the largest radio and television center in Germany with many cultural attractions. Old Roman, medieval and much is built on the left bank of the Rhine. Symbol of the city is the Gothic cathedral of Cologne, of which two bell towers are visible from any part of the city. From the time of Napoleon there produce Eau de Cologne (French “Cologne Water”, “cologne”) became a byword for perfume.
Cologne is also famous for its many museums, Romanesque churches, zoo, park fantasies, Chocolate Museum and others. He is also a great educational center. More than 54,000 students live and study in Cologne.
The rich deposits of brown coal as well as proximity to the Ruhr area have helped in the middle of XIX century Cologne to become one of the industrial centers of Europe. Also well developed are the machinery and automobiles industry. North of the city large areas occupied by the factories of Ford. Large production subsidiaries also have Toyota, “Grundig” and Siemens AG. And the oil industry is situated in a few factories and rafineries in the southern industrial areas.

Salzburg in Austria

By Zoritza Petrova on Sunday, February 27, 2011
Filled Under: Europe

SalzburgSalzburg is famed as one of the most picturesque medieval towns in Austria. Nestled in the bosom of the Alps, the town is beautifully situated on both sides of the river Zaltsah between Bavaria and Tyrol. Filled with magnificent palaces, fabulous edifices in Baroque style, charming medieval streets and an abundance of parks, churches and fountains, Salzburg deservedly acquired the reputation of one of the most attractive destinations in Austria. Salzburg is famed as one of the most picturesque medieval towns in Austria. Nestled in the bosom of the Alps, the town is beautifully situated on both sides of the river Zaltsah between Bavaria and Tyrol. Filled with magnificent palaces, fabulous edifices in Baroque style, charming medieval streets and an abundance of parks, churches and fountains, Salzburg deservedly acquired the reputation of one of the most attractive destinations in Austria. This is great destination in Europe, mostly because of its calmness and beautiful architecture.

Warsaw in Poland

By Zoritza Petrova on Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Filled Under: Europe

WarsawPoland is certainly an interesting destination in Europe, providing beautiful architecture, interesting attractions and rich history. Poland’s capital Warsaw is the largest city in the country, situated on the Vistula River approximately 350 km from the Baltic Sea and the Carpathians. The population of Warsaw was almost 2 million inhabitants, the city was formed as a center for Mazovskoto Voivodeship. The city has well-developed economy, with almost no unemployment. It offers an attractive business environment with a full range of services and well trained professionals familiar with western standards. It is the financial center in this part of Europe and an important consumer market. She became the focal point for foreign investment and supporting force in the economic development of the whole strana.Gradat is amazing place for business, offering many opportunities and has links to almost the whole world. In addition, however, architecture and ancient character of Warsaw provide thousands of places to walk and relax. Mandatory for all tourists place is so-called historic center. Otherwise, place or Staruvka Stare. This is the largest set of landmarks in the city, which together with the old market was a major part of the capital. And all this is just the beginning because Warsaw is one of the most remarkable cities in Europe.

Milan is the European fashion capital

By Zoritza Petrova on Saturday, May 15, 2010
Filled Under: Europe

MilanMilan is known as the European fashion capital. And certainly so. But in Milan you can see many more wonders of the culture and architecture that will capture your heart, and will make you look at the city in a different way. Even with his feet in the second largest city in Italy – Milan, will be conquered by the dynamism and grandiosity that this megapolis broadcast. Whether will cost the central square “Piazza del Duomo, which contains some of the most dazzling and loaded with historic buildings, will dive into the charm of an Italian opera in one of the most prestigious opera companies’ La Scala or will make a shopping tour of the commercial zone around the street Montenapoleone, where an area of nearly 4 acres you can find the best fashion goods conquer Milan will instantly and irrevocably. What more is known Milan? Consider it for the economic heart of Italy, one of the most important business and financial centers in the world, influences on fashion, literature, culture, sports and trade of other countries. Milan is home to the automotive giant Alfa Romeo “and the two soccer giants AC Milan and Inter. And among the many buildings in Baroque and Gothic style, is carved masterpieces of modern architecture, which are an expression of the futuristic trends so pronounced in Milan. Immerse yourself in the dynamics of this cosmopolitan city and experience the visit to it as its own story – a magnetic atmosphere that only the Italian cities can create.
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Beautiful architecture of Barcelona

By Zoritza Petrova on Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Filled Under: Europe

BarcelonaBarcelona is one of the most famous and popular cities in Spain. This is a bohemian town on the west coast of the Mediterranean Sea, the second largest in Spain with a population as Sofia, the capital of the province of Catalonia. Perhaps best known for his eccentric modernist architecture, especially stand out buildings the architect of the famous Gaudi. Although still incomplete, the vast cathedral Sagrada Familia is amazing piece of his art by children’s sand castle. Furthermore it is worth to be seen and his other projects, situated on the road to modernism – the houses Mila Batllo (La Pedrero), Vicens, and Gyuel park. Nice place for hiking and walking area is La Rambla, the Latin Quarter and the Park of the Citadel. This is very good destination, full with beautiful and historical places, which can be seen only with good tour. You can arrange your own tour with Car Hire Spain and travel by car visiting all the sightseeings.
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