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Ponte Vecchio - Florence, Italy

The most famous bridge in Florence and also the oldest, this structure with three stone arches replaced a wooden bridge which had crossed the Arno River at this spot since Roman times. The upper side of the bridge, known as the Vasariano corridor, was designed by Vasari to link the Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery to the Pitti Palace; today it is an art gallery.
The Ponte Vecchio's two neighbouring bridges are the Ponte Santa Trinità and the Ponte alle Grazie.

Nice - Cote d'Azur,French Riviera

When vacationing in France, be sure to visit the Southern port capital of Nice, located on the French Riviera.The city of Nice is located on the French Riviera in Provence Alpes, Cote d'Azur . Blessed by a sunny, temperate climate, Nice attracts visitors from around the world. Among its many attractions are its beautiful beaches, lovely seaside promenade, interesting museums, famous city landmarks and other tourist attraction.

Leaning Tower of Pisa - Italy

The construction of this imposing mass was started in the year 1174 by Bonanno Pisano. When the tower had reached its third storey the works ceased because it had started sinking into the ground. The tower remained thus for 90 years. It was completed by Giovanni di Simone, Tommano Simone (son of Andreo Pisano), crowned the tower with the belfry at half of 14th century.The leaning Tower of Pisa is famous because it leans. Although it was designed to be perfectly vertical, it started to lean during construction. However, even without this famous characteristic, this building would still be one of the most remarkable architectural structures from medieval Europe. It stands at 60 metres and until 1990 was leaning at about a 10 degree angle.

St Vitus Cathedral - Prague Castle

Prague Castle is one of the most important monuments in Prague, if not entire Czech Republic.Prague castle was built in the 10th century by the Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus.The St Vitus Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Prague, and is also home to the tombs of the Bohemian Kings. The cathedral is built in a Gothic style, which is one of the many styles visible in the castle complex. The Basilica of St George, on the other hand, is built in a Romanesque style, and is the most ancient church building in the complex.The cathedral, whose original name is St Vitus, St Wenceslas and St Adalbert Cathedral, is the biggest and the most important church in the Czech Republic. It’s the seat of the Archbishop of Prague and the place where saints, kings, princes and pmperors of Bohemia are buried.

Cologne Cathedral - Kölner Dom, Germany

The Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is one of the most well-known architectural monuments in Germany and world wide. The construction of the Cologne Cathedral began in 1248, in order to house the precious relict "Shrine of the Three Holy Kings". It took over 600 years to complete the Cathedral, and when it was finished in 1880, it was still true to the original plans. It is one of the largest cathedrals in the world and between 1880 and 1884 it was the tallest structure in the world, before the completion of the Washington Monument and later the Eiffel Tower. Its spires are only surpassed by the singular spire of Ulm Cathedral, making it the second tallest church in the world, with 157 meters in height.Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), which was added to the World Heritage list by Unesco in 1996. It is one of Europe's most spectacular cathedrals and holds the record of the the biggest church facade in the world.

Innsbruck - Austria

Innsbruck is the capital of the federal state Tyrol and the biggest city in the Western part of Austria. It is located at 573 m elevation, 489 km south-west of Vienna, 190 km away from Salzburg. Innsbruck is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and offers a combination of culture, history and nature unequaled anywhere else.Other attractions include Tiroler museums, Hungersburg, Schloss Ambras, Wiltener Basilica, Bergisel, Hofburg, The Golden Roof, the Alpine Zoo. The beauty of Innsbruck city is protected by the architects who ensure that the new structures built in the city are harmonious with the preexisting Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance style buildings.Innsbruck Austria enjoyed the great strategic importance long before it became famous as a winter sports centre that has twice hosted the Winter Olympic Games, being close to the Brenner Pass that connects Italy with the north via the easiest route over the Alps.

Marbella - Costa del Sol, Spain

Marbella is a town in Andalusia, Spain. It is situated on the Mediterranean Sea, in the province of Málaga, beneath the La Concha mountain.Marbella and nearby Puerto Banús are important tourist resorts on the Costa del Sol.Because of its perfect beaches, Mediterranean climate and excellent surroundings it became one of the major tourist resorts in Costa del Sol region. Many celebrities from Europe and USA have Marbella for their summer vacation and residence. It is also a major destination for luxury cruise ships and mega yachts which are also often docked in its harbour. Marbella is specially popular with those who like golf and marinas. In the area around the city there are concentrated many private estates and luxury hotels. Popular among the rich and famous, especially due to its beautiful white beaches, warm and sunny climate, and the cosmopolitan outlook, Marbella is a refreshing combination of traditional beauty and contemporary style.

Cathedrale St-Etienne - Bourges,France

Bourges Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral, dedicated to Saint Stephen, located in Bourges, France.The Cathedral of St Etienne of Bourges built between the late 12th and early 13th centuries, is one of the great masterpieces of Gothic art and is admired for its proportions and the unity of its design.With its unique feats of architecture, impressive sculptures and glorious 13th-century stained glass windows, the Cathedral is one of the great masterpieces of Gothic art. The tympanum, sculptures and stained-glass windows are particularly striking. Apart from the beauty of the architecture, it attests to the power of Christianity in medieval France.Bourges Cathedral has a highly unique floor plan. It has no transepts, which form the cross-shape of most churches. This lends the cathedral a unique appearance inside and out.

Palma de Mallorca - Spain

Majorca is one of the most beautiful islands in Spain and the most popular and largest one in the Balearic Islands.The beautiful island of Mallorca boasts an average of 300 days of sunshine each year. This, combined with numerous excellent beaches, with fine golden sand and clear blue seas, means that Mallorca is understandably a popular destination for tourists.Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Balearic Islands, is the largest city in Mallorca; the population of the Palma municipality was approximately 400,000 at the beginning of 2007. Half the population of Mallorca lives in the city of Palma.Majorca is visited by millions of tourists every year due to the fact that it is easy to reach; if you travel to Valencia, then you just have to take the ferry. If you have trouble travelling on the sea, then one of the cheap flights from Valencia will take you there in just a few minutes.

Majorca is a really beautiful island in Spain, a place with a lot of sun and a relaxed atmosphere, the perfect destination for a memorable holiday.

British Museum - London

The British Museum is one of the largest and most important human history museums in the world. It was founded in 1700 by Sir Hans Sloane, who allowed his huge private collection of curios to be given to the state, if his heirs were paid £20,000. Eventually the government decided to buy Sloane’s treasures, and following his death in 1753 the British Museum was formally born. The first exhibition galleries and reading rooms opened in Montagu House, Bloomsbury, London, in 1759. Famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon, the Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall treasures and the Portland Vase. There is also a programme of special exhibitions and daily gallery tours, talks and guided tours.

Santorini, Greece - Pictures of Santorini island

Santorini is one of the most famous Cycladic islands and is located in the beautiful Aegean Sea about 200 km southeast of Athens, Greece. Santorini is a small island with an area of 76 square kilometers and a population of about 8,500 to 10,000 residents. Her coast about 70 km long. Santorini length reaches 18 km. The extent of 2-6 km range. There are many things to visit and experience in Santorini. Among all the other tourist destinations, Santorini Villages is more remarkable and unforgettable experience for the people who put your whole life.Santorini is a beautiful village and the heart of the most popular because of their unique characteristics and differentiated appearance. Whitewashed houses with blue windows and doors, blue domed churches, extraordinary scenery, sunsets wild volcanic cliffs, historic monuments, blue sea, beautiful beaches and pleasant climate conditions of the several reasons which Santorini is known as the most popular destination for holidays and festivals around the world.

The villages of Santorini Island is considered the most beautiful villages in Greece. Approximately eighteen villages communicated well developed for tourists. In between each IRA, OIA and Kamari three villages which are the most popular tourist is always full.

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Hohenzollern Castle - Germany

Hohenzollern Castle is located at a distance of fifty kilometers from Stuttgart in the country of Germany. The Hohenzollern Castle was originally the residence of the Hohenzollern family during the middle ages.The castle is located on top of Mount Hohenzollern at an elevation of 855 meters (2,805 ft) above sea level, 234 m (768 ft) above Hechingen and nearby Bisingen, both located at the foothills of the Swabian Alb. It was originally constructed in the first part of the 11th century.The castle was completely destroyed after a 10-month siege in 1423 by the imperial cities of Swabia. A second, larger and sturdier castle was constructed from 1454 to 1461 and served as a refuge for the Catholic Swabian Hohenzollerns during wartime, including during the Thirty Years' War.

Catherine's Palace

The Catherine Palace is the Rococo summer residence of the Russian tsars, located in the town of Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), 25 km south-east of St. Petersburg, Russia.The residence originated in 1717, when Catherine I of Russia engaged the German architect Johann-Friedrich Braunstein to construct a summer palace for her pleasure. In 1743, Empress Anna commissioned Mikhail Zemtsov and Andrei Kvasov to expand the Catherine Palace. Empress Elizabeth, however, found her mother's residence outdated and incommodious and in May 1756 asked her court architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli to demolish the old structure and replace it with a much grander edifice in a flamboyant Rococo style. Construction lasted for four years and on 30 July 1756 the architect presented the brand-new 325-metre-long palace to the Empress, her dazed courtiers and stupefied foreign ambassadors.

Petrin Tower - Prague,Czech Republic

In 1889, members of The Club of Czech Tourists visited world exposition in Paris and were inspired by the Eiffel Tower. Later, they collected a sufficient amount of money and in March, 1891 the building of the tower started for the General Land Centennial Exhibition (1891). It was finished in only 4 months.The tower is 60m tall, which doesn't sound particularly high until you add the fact that it sits on the top of Petrin hill, overlooking the whole of Prague.Today the Petrin Tower is a major tourist attraction. It is open from 10am to 7-10pm every day from April to October and only at weekends from November to March, from 10am to 5pm. There is a gift shop and a small cafeteria on the main level. On the lowest level is a small museum of Jára Cimrman.

Milan Cathedral - The Dome of Milan, Italy

An exceptionally large and elaborate Gothic cathedral on the main square of Milan, the Duomo di Milano is one of the most famous buildings in Europe. It is the largest Gothic cathedral and the second largest Catholic cathedral in the world.The Duomo of Milan blurs the distinction between Gothic and neo-Gothic, for the Gothic west front was begun in 1616 and completed 200 years later. Only in its details does it reveal its Baroque and Neo-Classical date. From 1900 some of the less Gothic details of the facade were replaced in a true Gothic style, to designs of Giuseppe Brentano.

Arc de Triomphe - Paris,France

The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.The arch was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate his victories, but he was ousted before the arch was completed. In fact, it wasn't completed until 1836 during the reign of Louis-Philippe. The Arc de Triomphe is engraved with names of generals who commanded French troops during Napoleon's regime.The monument stands 50 m (160 ft) in hdight, 45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. The large vault is 29.19 m (95.8 ft) high and 14.62 m (48.0 ft) wide. The small vault is 18.68 m (61.3 ft) high and 8.44 m (27.7 ft) wide.