Zaragoza is the capital of Spain’s autonomous region of Aragon, which used to be its own kingdom. It’s home to lots of grand monuments, palaces, Cathedrals, and houses. Overlooking the Ebro River in the city center is baroque Nuestra Senora del Pilar basilica, a famous pilgrimage site with a shrine …
Antoni Gaudí was born in Reus in 1852 and received his Architectural degree in 1878. Gaudí adorned many of his buildings with coloured tiles arranged in mosaic patterns. This adds another important dimension to his buildings which is so often overlooked by architects – the use of colour. The combination …
Sagrada Família a giant Basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, by the main Architect Antonio Gaudi, the genius architect whose constructions were the most famous works in Barcelona. Gaudí played an active role in directing the construction of the Sagrada Família until his death in 1926. He would often …
Tibidabo is a mountain with spectacular view of the city of Barcelona. At 512 meters it is the tallest mountain has many attractions but is best known for its funicular which was once considered a full attraction.
There is a 60 Meter tall tower in Barcelona, crowned with a bronze statue of Christopher Columbus constructed in 1888 on the occasion of the “Exposicion Universal de Barcelona” dedicated to honor and remembrance of Columbus for his first voyage to the New World. Columbus Statue looks elegantly standing on …
23-06-2012 Stratford upon Avon is the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the famous English Poet, English writer and World’s greatest dramatist. Also this place is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Britain. Famous as the birthplace of Shakespeare Stratford has much more to offer the visitor: a superb riverside setting, historic …
24-06-2012 Windermere and the surrounding area is arguably the most famous and popular area in the whole of the Lake District. Windermere is one of the busiest place along the shoreline and the main jetties for cruise boats. We took the boat ride which takes about 3 hours to Glasgow.Glasgow is …
24-06-2012 Glasgowcity, is situated along both banks of the River Clyde 20 miles (32 km) from that river’s mouth on the western, or Atlantic, coast. Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, and it forms an independent council area that lies entirely within the historic county It’s famed for its Victorian and art nouveau …
Edinburgh Castle was built atop an extinct Volcano Rock, so it is on a natural site for defense control. St. Margaret’s Chapel is the oldest part of the castle built some time in 12th Century. The roof is of wood resting on stones engraved with symbols of Scotland and its …
Burns Monument & Memorial Gardens – Alloway The Burns monument and memorial gardens stand on the north bank of the River Doon. The monument and the gardens come under the management of Robert Burns Birth place Museum and operated by the National Trust for Scotland. The Gardens were on this …
