This excursion will give you a general idea of this magnificent city with its unique architecture, where many styles and traditions intertwined and mixed and the Madrid we see today appeared.
Alcalá Street - this is where kings entered the city – leads directly to the Royal Palace. Officially, there is no main city street in Madrid. However, many will certainly agree that Gran Via, whose name tra...
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French Taj Mahal, temple of love and eternal youth.
No doubt you have heard of the Indian Love Monument – the Taj Mahal mosque-mausoleum, built by order of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth.
In the Rhône-Alpes region near Lyon, in the city of Bourg-en-Bresse, Ain department, there is its own monument to love and eternal life. In the desolate mar...
Saint Denis Cathedral is older than Notre Dame Cathedral. In the crypt, in the underground part of the cathedral, are the tombs of the French kings.
Here there are sarcophagi decorated with sculptural images in which the bodies of the dead French kings rested. During the French Revolution, their remains were thrown into nearby ditches. However, after the revolution, the bones were collected and, si...
Royal Palace (Palacio Real de Madrid) – the largest of all the royal palaces in Europe existing today and one of the main attractions of Madrid. The palace is the official residence of the kings of Spain. However, now King Felipe VI does not live in it, and the palace is used for ceremonies and as one of the museums of Madrid.
National Museum of Prado — one of the largest and most important museums...
Lyon, founded over 2,000 years ago at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers, was once called Lugdunum and was the capital of the Gauls. Today it is the second largest city in France.
Two majestic ancient theaters and Gallo-Roman ruins – Fourviere and Saint-Romain-en-Gal in the south of Lyon represent the most important European archaeological center after Rome. Proof of this is the Museum of...
The Luxor Obelisk, situated in the centre of the Place de la Concorde in Paris, is an iconic and captivating monument that stands as a symbol of both the city’s and the country’s rich history.
The Obelisk is a 25.23 metre (83 feet) tall, 3-sided, pink granite monolith, weighing approximately 230 tonnes. It was originally constructed by Pharaoh Thutmose III, in Ancient Egypt, around 1450 BC and was ...
The cobbled streets of Paris are lined with a rich history, and no visit to the city would be complete without a glimpse of one of its most famous historical sites – a military school. Founded in 1748, this military school has been a landmark in the city for over 250 years, and has seen some of the most important figures in French history pass through its gates.
The school was originally founded by...
The French Academy of Sciences is a wonderful site located in Paris, France. Founded in 1666, this esteemed institution is a treasure trove of knowledge and a place of learning for many. From the outside, the building looks imposing and decorated with detailed sculptures and ornate architecture.
Once inside, visitors are met with an impressive library full of rare and ancient books, many of which a...
Rue Saint-Jacques is an intriguing street located in the heart of Paris. It is a narrow, cobbled street lined with old buildings and shops that have been in existence for centuries. The street dates back to antiquity, when it was part of a Roman road leading out of the city.
Rue Saint-Jacques is home to many ancient monuments, such as the Church of Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas, which was built in the ...
Founded in 1253, the Sorbonne University is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the world. Located in the heart of Paris, it is a symbol of the city's rich cultural and intellectual history.
The Sorbonne is an imposing building, situated in the Latin Quarter of the city. Its impressive façade is made of a combination of stone and brick, and the entrance is crow...
The Closerie des Lilas is a charming Parisian restaurant situated in the heart of the city. Its long and storied history stretches back to the mid-19th century, when it was first established in the late 1800s. The restaurant has been a favorite haunt of artists, writers, and thinkers over the years, from the likes of Oscar Wilde, Ernest Hemingway, and Jean-Paul Sartre.
The Closerie des Lilas is as ...
The latest edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair, better known as FITUR, will be held from 24 to 28 January 2024 at IFEMA, MADRID.
It will take place over five days and will host professionals from the tourism sector and those interested in the sector’s latest tendencies, as well as the general public wishing to discover the range of destinations that can be visited at the fair over the w...
We have visited three wonderful hotels in the center of Rome, met the staff, toured the rooms, tested the quality of services and now we are proud to present you the new additions to our hotel base!
For lovers of baroque and classical luxury combined with modern and sophisticated design! Four luxurious suites, stunning halls with frescoes, exquisite stucco and rare and precious...