Introducing the Glamorous City of Dusseldorf

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By []Alice Rice

Dusseldorf in Germany is one of the business hubs of the region. It is famous for its fashion houses, and banking and telecommunications industries, making it one of wealthiest cities of Germany. Airline tickets to the city are plenty, with close to 200 flights to Dusseldorf every day.

The city is located on the banks of the Rhine River and during the evenings the backdrop of the lights makes the river look spectacular. Vacationers can even take a cruise of the river if they like to get a glimpse of the attractions along the banks of the river. The city is known for its nightlife. There are plenty of bars and nightclubs which tend to get crowded during the weekends.

Religious Tourism: Montecassino Abbey

English: Montecassino Abbey: First cloister with San Benedetto's statue Italiano: Abbazzia di Montecassino: Primo Chiostro con la statua di San Benedetto (Photo credit: Wikipedia)With the beginning of the summer begins also the tourism machine, and the religious tourism is not an exception.

In summer, more than in other seasons, the cities famous for their places of worship and religious buildings are filled with tourists and pilgrims. In this sense, Italy has certainly a rich legacy: the destinations most appreciated by tourists are without a doubt the Vatican, Basilica of Saint Peter, Padre Pio Sanctuary in San Giovanni Rotondo and the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua. Beyond these three main places of worship, in Italy you can find many other buildings and places of high cultural and historical value, and the Abbey of Montecassino is one among the most proper examples in this sense.

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In Italy, the region of Liguria is famous for its long and beautiful seacoast, and for two of the country's best-loved foods. It is also a wonderful place for walking.
There are miles of great footpaths taking you all over the wooded hills of this largely rural region. The views are terrific, and you can spend your day in beautiful countryside while never being far from a village and a little bar or restaurant.
Let's deal with the food first. Liguria is the home of pesto sauce, which is now appreciated all over the world. The capital Genoa, or Genova in Italian, gave its name to the dish 'spaghetti alla Genovese', which is a mix of spaghetti, diced potatoes, and French beans in a pesto sauce topped with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. Liguria is also home to the bread called 'focaccia' which you can buy elsewhere in Italy, and even abroad, but which never tastes as good as it does in the region.

ANZIO (Rome) Is One of the Last "Best Kept Secrets" For Italy Fans and Individualists

The Vatican Museums are the world's 37th most visited tourist destination, with over 4.2 million tourists a year. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
By Adrian Coman


The picturesque and genuine harbour is located directly at the Mediterranean Sea, 45 km south of Rome and free of mass tourism. The culture and the history of the region, the nature and the typical Italian way of life invite the visitor to enjoy "la dolce vita" atmosphere and sea life. In recent times, the Allies landed on its shores during World War II, and the American Monumental War Cemetery is not to be missed.
In ancient times, Emperor Nerone chose it as the site for the Complex of the Imperial Palace and the Roman Theatre. The Roman Port and the Grotto of Emperor Nerone represent two more salient features of the town. By day time, the town lazily lies in the sun along its beautiful sandy beaches (both free or equipped with parasols, sun beds, restaurants, snack bars) and is an ideal sea life resort. At night has a very lively night life with many open air restaurants, pubs and genuine pizza houses all over town and along sea shore offering exquisite Italian cuisine, wines and day-fresh sea foods. The region has a mild climate. The summers are sunny, dry and temperate with refreshing soft winds coming from the sea , the warm water enables swimming from May to October.

ANZIO (Rome) Is One of the Last "Best Kept Secrets" For Italy Fans and Individualists

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By Adrian Coman


The picturesque and genuine harbour is located directly at the Mediterranean Sea, 45 km south of Rome and free of mass tourism. The culture and the history of the region, the nature and the typical Italian way of life invite the visitor to enjoy "la dolce vita" atmosphere and sea life. In recent times, the Allies landed on its shores during World War II, and the American Monumental War Cemetery is not to be missed.
In ancient times, Emperor Nerone chose it as the site for the Complex of the Imperial Palace and the Roman Theatre. The Roman Port and the Grotto of Emperor Nerone represent two more salient features of the town. By day time, the town lazily lies in the sun along its beautiful sandy beaches (both free or equipped with parasols, sun beds, restaurants, snack bars) and is an ideal sea life resort. At night has a very lively night life with many open air restaurants, pubs and genuine pizza houses all over town and along sea shore offering exquisite Italian cuisine, wines and day-fresh sea foods. The region has a mild climate. The summers are sunny, dry and temperate with refreshing soft winds coming from the sea , the warm water enables swimming from May to October.

Bologna Travel Guide

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By Matthew Talbot


Bologna

Ducati, Lamborghini, Ferrari and the La Cucina Bolognese are some of the reasons why most people keep on coming back to Bologna. A city between the Po and the Reno rivers, Bologna boasts of the oldest university of the Western world, the University of Bologna, founded as the Studio in 1088. Although it is not as popular to foreign visitors, Italians who carry the Eurail pass always find the opportunity to visit the place filled with Italy's historical and cultural past.
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Holiday Tips: Atina And Cassino In Italy

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By: Michele de Capitani

Atina is a small village in the province of Frosinone, with about 4.500 inhabitants, but size does not always count, and indeed Atina is worth a visit for many reasons. First of all, its position: the village stands on a hill and is surrounded by a nice landscape, and is not far away from other interesting cities and villages that you might want to visit. Cassino, for example, is a very interesting city near Atina and is worth a visit from different points of view. Cassino is well-known all over the world because it was in this city that one of the bloodiest battles of World War II took place, and visiting Cassino, its museum and the Abbey of Montecassino means discovering something more about this part of our history. Cassino is a place to visit also because of the Terme Varroniane, a beautiful natural park, and of many monuments and buildings dating back to different epochs.

The Catacombs of Paris

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By Pollux Parker

Not all of the attractions in Paris are found above ground, underneath the city streets is one composed of labyrinth-like tunnels and crypts called The Catacombs of Paris. Around 6 million people are buried in the catacombs and it occupies a portion of what used to be Paris' stone mines.

Top Reasons to Go to Germany

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Germany is a place of wonder. Dotted with an impressive array of cultural and historical attractions that range from old churches and museums to medieval villages and castles, this country has so much to offer to any visitor that there is no way you should pass on this when you go on a vacation to Europe. Here are the top reasons why it is a must to go to Germany.
World War II Landmarks and Memorials
Even though most countries have World War II landmarks, nothing can compare to those that Germany has. One of the most distinguished landmarks is the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin. Apart from that, you would also want to visit the memorials in the German concentration camps, Eagle's Nest, Military Museum in Dresden, the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, and the Jewish Museum.


Beer
Germans are known to be beer lovers. Beer, which is the world's alcoholic drink, is plentiful in this country. The close association is despite the fact that beer did not originate in Germany. Even so, over 1,300 breweries are located in the country, and over 5,000 brands can be tasted here. If you're a beer lover, you should definitely attend the annual Oktoberfest in Munich, which is held usually during the last week of September up to the first week of October.
German Castles
Another famous landmark that Germany is known for are its castles. Some of those worth checking out include Castles Along the Rhein River, Heidelberg Castle, Neuschwanstein Castle, and the Salzberg Castle.
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Visit Lake Garda by Rail for an Unforgettable Holiday

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Lake Garda is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world when it comes to lakes and mountains holidays - and exploring the area by rail makes it even more unforgettable.
There are two ways in which you can enjoy this part of Italy by train. You can either get on the Eurostar from London and make your way to Lake Garda via the likes of Paris, Brussels and Lake Geneva, or you can fly to Italy before boarding a train to Lake Garda.
Whichever holiday package you choose, you are sure to fall in love with Lake Garda from the moment you set eyes on it from your train carriage.
The lake is the largest in Italy and is conveniently located between Venice and Milan. Its north end is surrounded by craggy mountains offering the potential for some spectacular views over the body of water, while the south is more open and features gentler scenery.

Many a famous face has regularly visited Lake Garda over the centuries, making it even more popular among the growing crowds of tourists who flock to this part of northern Italy every year.
You will find that some of the common features of the various destinations along the shores of Lake Garda include Roman and medieval points of interest, wonderful food and wine, and plentiful opportunities to engage in all kinds of sports - particularly the water-based kind.
Specific locations that can be visited as part of rail holidays to Lake Garda include the southern peninsula of Sirmione, which is particularly picturesque thanks to the fact that it is surrounded by sparkling blue lake waters.
It is also home to a castle and numerous archaeological sites that reveal something of the how the Romans once lived in the area.
If you head west from Sirmione you'll come across Desenzano, which harbours a Roman villa built in the fourth century BC along with a beautiful 16th century cathedral.
Further north along the western shore is Gardone Riviera, an extremely popular health resort that boasts extensive shopping facilities, poet Gabriele D'Annunzio's mausoleum and tomb, a botanical garden and an open-air theatre.
When you go north from here towards the mountains, you might find yourself trying to identify a particularly sweet scent floating on the air. This is a sign that you're close to Limone sul Garda, which is world-famous for its pungent lemons.
If you head to the northernmost tip of Lake Garda you will find the town Riva del Garda, which boasts another castle along with a museum sure to be of interest to those with a passion for history.
On the eastern shore of Lake Garda, meanwhile, is Malcesine, from where you can hop in a cable car to the top of Monte Baldo for some spectacular views over the lake. The town also has a medieval castle and museum.
If you head south from here you may want to stop at Torri del Benaco and Garda, each of which have enough pleasant diversions to occupy you on your way to Bardolino.
Don't forget to sample Bardolino's world-renowned wines while in the area - and if you love sports, this is the place to get your fill of all kinds of pursuits.
All of these destinations are just those around Lake Garda itself. If you choose to head to the region by rail, you may also get the opportunity to stop at European locations such as Dijon, Stuttgart, Nuremburg and the Dolomite Mountains, along with Milan, Venice and Verona.
This is why lakes and mountains holidays to Italy by rail can be so much more appealing than simply flying straight there - not only are you able to enjoy the convenience of leisurely travelling around Lake Garda on a train, but you can also see much more of Italy and other parts of Europe than you might do otherwise.
Whichever rail Europe holiday package you choose for your trip to Lake Garda, you're sure to have the getaway of a lifetime - just make sure you choose a different route on your second journey to the region to take in even more of this stunning destination.
If you're looking into lakes and mountains holidays, why not consider holidays by rail to Lake Garda from Great Rail? You can choose from fly rail holidays and rail Europe trips, with a selection of different routes available.

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What to See in Amsterdam

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Finally, we are in Amsterdam! Around we see buildings which are not too tall, 4-5 storeys, but old and original in style, apparently, built with love and for the ages. The design and style are very unusual, with red, white yellow and brown colors and high roofs covered with tiles. After passing a narrow street called Paulus Potter Straat we see amazing trams of different styles, types and colors shuttling back and forth.
Now we reach one of the most stylish places in Amsterdam, opposite the National Museum (Rijksmuseum). Nearby there is an artificial lake with people resting on the lawn in different postures: lying, sitting, chewing, reading, and conversing. They were all indulging in rest and did not pay any attention to what was happening around, people walking and dogs running. Even further I saw a modern cubic building of the Van Gogh Museum with a large green field behind, crowded with people spending their leisure time.


Our tourist group, according to the program, was taken to the Royal Diamond Museum (free admission). We entered there but just in two minutes I realized that this museum is not worth seeing at all (Internet forums were speaking of it as a waste of time), and we decided to skip it and explore the environs. They were picturesque: right behind the building of the State Museum we came to one of the famous canals of Amsterdam, so quiet and colorful. Next to it there was the historic first brewery of Heineken Brouvertji, a gloomy dark-brown building. It was here that they first began to brew Heineken, now a world-class beer brand. Our next stop was a park (or rather, a green field) where I noticed how much litter was there around the city, which is strikingly different from Germany, for example. Lawns were covered with chewing gum wrappers, scraps of newspapers, just like in so many cities I have seen before where cleanness is not worshipped. Also, it turned out that finding a clean toilet in Amsterdam is quite a challenge.



After making a large circle we soon walked out to the Van Gogh Museum on its reverse side. Next to it we found busy souvenir shops selling products associated with the name of the genius artist from Amsterdam: reproductions of his paintings (10 euros), shirts (14-15 euros), mugs (5-6 euros), posters (5.4 euros), e-cards (0,5-1,5 euros) etc. Everything was fairly pricey. The Europeans are good at making money on souvenirs, I have noticed that long ago.



Very interesting was a tour through Amsterdam aboard a river tram with an open deck. After all canals, a calling card of the capital of the Netherlands. They have all been dug over the last 400 years, in concentric semicircles around the Gulf coast. On them, around 1200 bridges (!) were built, of which 400 in the historic city center. The City Centre is located on 70 artificial islands, many of them were not in existence 300 years ago, and now people live where it used to be an open sea.



We left from the river buses pier near the historic brewery Heineken, along the canal Singelgracht. Along the canal banks we saw small wooden barges, which are used as private homes: with verandas, flower-beds, and all the amenities inside. It looked very strange when you see the decks of these houses with sitting, walking or standing people who were drinking tea, watering their flowers, sweeping floors, that is, living a normal life and completely ignoring the trams with crowds of tourists staring at them. We were told that living in such homes on water is considered very prestigious in Amsterdam, and such apartments are in high demand. Such dwellings came to existence after the Second World War, when there was a shortage of housing and the city government temporarily allowed to build homes on water. Truly, there is nothing more permanent than temporary.

The canal through which we were sailing joined the bigger river Amstel, and right before us opened a majestic view of the river and the luxury hotel Amstel which sits on piles in water.



The magnificent buildings along the river originate from the Golden Age of Holland, the 17th century, when all this splendor was created. In those days, wealth just flocked to Amsterdam, as the Dutch East India Company controlled the world trade in spices from the Molucca Islands in Indonesia, making untold profits.



Leaving the harbor we passed by a giant snow-white ship hotel and at the distance we could see a huge green building of a business center with unusual architecture. Amsterdam citizens call this building 'Titanic' for its characteristic shape. Then, at the end of our tour, we saw a huge Chinese restaurant in the shape of a pagoda with 4 tiers, standing right on the water, an exact copy of the same restaurant in Hong Kong.

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5 Museums to Visit in Vienna

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Vienna, the capital of Austria has such a diverse history including the period of the Baroque movement and Napoleonic wars and so on. There are a number of museums situated in Vienna. When in Vienna these five museums should be on your travel itinerary:
1. The Liechtenstein Museum situated in Vienna has derived its name from the princely House of Liechtenstein, which is one of Europe's oldest noble families. The museum has an extensive collection of masterpieces from the Renaissance to the Baroque periods including paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt and van Dyck. The Badminton Cabinet is on display which is the most valuable piece of furniture in the entire world.

The vast collection of sculptures, paintings, porcelain, furniture and tapestries combined with the beautiful architecture of the Liechtenstein Garden Palace is absolutely wonderful to admire.

2. The Schatzkammer in Vienna could be regarded as one of the greatest treasuries in the world. It has been divided into two sections: the Imperial Profane and the Sacerdotal Treasuries. The first division displays the crown jewels and a collection of imperial riches, while the other division is comprised of ecclesiastical treasures.

The most incredible showcase is the Schatzkammer, which is the very precious imperial crown, which dates from 962. The crown is studded with sapphires, emeralds, diamonds and rubies. The crown is a symbol of sovereignty, and is an absolutely priceless treasure and looks fascinating.

3. The Austrian Theatre Museum located in the baroque Lobkowitz Palace Vienna, is the national museum of theatre history representing Austria. The museum came from the Theatre Collection of the Austrian National Library, which goes as far back as the Baroque era which is incredibly interesting.

This museum depicts the history of theatre in Austria with costumes, photographs and other related exhibits which are showcased.

4. The Heeresgeschichtliches Museum is a well known military history museum situated in Vienna, Austria. It has a vast collection including one of the world's largest collections of bronze cannons and Austrian military history from the 16th century right up to 1945.

There are four exhibit halls which have been devoted to a segment of Austrian history, commencing with the Thirty Years' War and Ottoman Turks, which continued through the Napoleonic Wars, World War I, and World War II. Also, there is a showcase which displays several incredibly fascinating historical artifacts relating to Archduke Ferdinand. The car is displayed in which Archduke Ferdinand was in when he was assassinated in the 1914.

5. Historisches Museum der Stadt Wien in Vienna depicts the history of Vienna through showcasing a vast number of documents and artifacts relating to the city and also showcases the well know collection of Gustav Klimt paintings.

It is wonderful being able to admire art and society of Vienna through various time periods which enables you to view Vienna's transition to its current era.

Vienna is such a vibrant city, with so many different attractions to visit you will always have an option to visit new places in the city.

Vienna, the capital of Austria has such a diverse history including the period of the Baroque movement and Napoleonic wars and so on. There are a number of museums situated in Vienna. When in Vienna these five museums should be on your travel itinerary.




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