10 Places to See in Europe Dubrovnik

This walled city was described by Lord Byron as "the pearl of the Adriatic".

The city was founded in the 7 th century, a site called Ragusium Romans. It 'was the aegis of Byzantium between 867 and 1205, of Venice until 1358, in Hungary, until 1526, and the Ottoman Empire until 1806, but remained largely self as an independent republic. The 16 th century, Dubrovnik was one of the largest merchant fleets in the Mediterranean, and remained as Chief of the South Slavic Cultural until 19 century.

Dubrovnik in 1808, and the Congress of Vienna gave the city to Austria in 1815. Under the terms of the Treaty of Rapallo (1920) after the First World War, the city became part of the newly created Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (later Yugoslavia). During World War II, Dubrovnik was occupied by German and Italian forces. In 1991, when Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia, Serbian forces besieged and bombarded the city, destroying many sites of historical importance. It has now been fully restored to its former glory.

Amsterdam - The Netherlands

Amsterdam is famous for its romantic canals and the imposing architecture of the 17th century, a period known as the "Golden Age". Amsterdam is the heart of Bright Holland and will definitely make your blood pumping.

Amsterdam is a party town 365 days a year, with a harmonious co-existence of ancient and modern, a melting pot of nationalities that have only contributed to charms.Amsterdammers of the city is proud of their beautiful city and downtown. Anyway, looking for can be found here in a relaxed atmosphere that is unique to this monumental city.

Berlin – Germany

First and Second World War, the Cold War, the Berlin Wall ... Berlin is the history of Europe, 20 century. You can see and hear all over the place.But what you see and feel born again is too European Capital of Culture. Go there and experience the history, culture, people, parties, a relaxed atmosphere ... Berlin is more than even the "Berlin" the wait!

Berlin Cityscape

Today, the appearance of the town is mainly determined by the key role played in the history of Germany in the 20th century. Each of the national governments based in Berlin, Germany, 1871 l'Empire, the Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany, Germany, and now the reunified Germany, initiated ambitious construction programs, each with its own character. Berlin was devastated by bombing during World War II and most of the old buildings that escaped the bombs were eradicated in 1950 and 1960 in the East and West. Much of this destruction was initiated by municipal architecture programs to build new business or residential streets and main. Berlin's unique history in recent years has left the city with an eclectic array of architecture and monuments.

East, many of Plattenbauten found, reminders of Eastern Bloc aims to create the perfect residential areas close relationship of shops, kindergartens and schools. Another difference between the former East and West, the design of a small red and green man pedestrian crossing (Ampelmännchen in German); eastern versions received an opt-out during the standardization of road signs after the merger. Eastern Ampelmännchen design is now used for the western part of the city as well.

Picture: Branderburger Tor

Brandenburg Gate (German: Brandenburger Tor) is a former city gate and a symbol of Berlin, Germany. It is located between the Pariser Platz and the Platz des März 18th and is the only remaining gate of a series through which one formerly entered Berlin. One block to its north lies the Reichstag. It constitutes the monumental termination of Unter den Linden, the renowned boulevard of linden trees which led directly to the royal residence. It was commissioned by Friedrich Wilhelm II as a sign of peace and built by Carl Gotthard Langhans from 1788 to 1791.

Switzerland - See everything!

Where to start on Switzerland ... The lakes in summer? The mountains in winter? The Montreux Jazz Festival, the best skiing slopes in the world, beautiful mountain hiking, shopping in Geneva, the party in Zurich ...

Winter: Forget Aspen, go high society and skiing in St. Moritz with the rich and shameless of Europe.

Summer: Prepare your backpack and hiking in summer, hiking, walking and trekking through mountain scenery the most beautiful.

Or, rent a convertible and just run, run, run. From Geneva to Lugano is a fantastic tour: Lakes cities cute, mountain roads, snowy peaks, boulevards hot ...

The Plitvice Lakes – Croatia

Or was it? Visit the Plitvice lakes and waterfalls, and experience all the colors that nature has to offer at a glance!

National Park Plitvice, Croatia is considered one of the most beautiful natural sites in Europe. With its natural beauty and importance, this system of 16 interconnected lakes and large forest complex around it were set aside as a national park in 1949. In 1979 the park was inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.

Sixteen lakes are divided into clusters shaped upper and lower run-off mountains, descending to an altitude of 636 me 503 m for a distance of about 8 km, aligned north-south direction.

The lakes are separated by natural dams of travertine, which are deposited on the effects of moss, algae and bacteria. Plants and bacteria accumulate remains on top of each other, forming travertine barriers which grow at a rate of about 1 cm per year.

The lakes are known for their distinctive colors, Azure is always green, gray or blue. The colors are always changing, depending on the amount of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight.

Getting around in Plitvice and Croatia

Backpackers: Bus (cheap!) all expenses for a time (incredibly beautiful) And take a wander through the hinterland Detour Park Plitvice!

A little over budget? Car rental, but not drive south of thousands of people Saturday will do the same with you ...

Rome

Rome, capital of the world, the eternal city, the city of seven hills, or just in New York: reasons enough to visit and impressed by the many, many sites, many historical ... Smell ancient Rome in the heart of this cosmopolitan Italian crazy.

The old 'capital of the world' is thoroughly modern and cosmopolitan. As one of the few major European cities that escaped World War II relatively unscathed, central Rome remains essentially Renaissance and Baroque character. The historic city of Rome is listed by UNESCO a World Heritage Site.

Situated on the River Tiber, between the Apennines and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the "Eternal City" was once the administrative center of the mighty Roman Empire, which includes a vast area that stretched from Britain to Mesopotamia forever. Today the population of the metropolitan area of ​​about 3.3 million people.

Do not forget to visit the most emblematic image of Rome, the Colosseum. This is where the gladiator games and other public spectacles were held for free. These games have been brutal, with gladiators compete to death. Gladiators were sometimes forced to fight animals like lions.

Greece – Meteora

Meteora means the air. Hermit Byzantine monks in the ninth century, first inhbited these mountains, living in crevices and caves along the cliffs to spend time with God The 14 th century, these hermit monks built in 20 different monastery to escape from the Turkish occupation. Along the rocks have been the perfect escape from these monks. Initially, only the ladders and ropes were the only way to achieve these monasteries. In 1920, he took the carved to make it more accessible. Today, only six remain in the monasteries.