20-08-2011 After World War II, Warsaw rose from the ashes to welcome you today with open arms. It is deservedly considered a cultural, business, educational and tourist centre. Walk through the green parks, listen to Chopin’s music, and taste Polish cuisine. When it’s time to leave, you won’t say goodbye, …
The Wieliczka salt mine, excavated from the 13th century, produced table salt continuously until 2007, as one of the world’s oldest operating salt mines. Throughout its history, the royal salt mine was operated by the Zupy Krakowskie (Krakow Salt Mines) company. It reaches a depth of 327 meters and has …
Bratislava, was first called Possonium (Latin), Pressburg (German), Pozsony (Hungarian), and Presporok (Slovak). Its long history means that the famous Bratislava Castle was controlling Slovakia for centuries. Until 10th Century, Bratislava was a part of the Moravian Empire. Later it was annexed to Hungary in 11th century. Bratislava was the …
Budapest, capital of Hungary, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and famous for its 19th-century architectural wonders alongside the Danube River. Notable landmarks include the majestic riverside Parliament Building and a collection of stunning basilicas. Many medieval bridges connect the 2 sides of the city that make …
There were two human settlements in Zagreb by the year 1090 called Kaptol and Gradec, these were destroyed by Mongols who attacked them. However, both the settlements were rebuilt and united when Turks advanced against them. In 16th century, these two settlements were named Zagreb for the first time and …
27-08-2011 Slovenia is a moderately small country, its capital – Ljubljana is also one of the smallest capitals in Europe,Town is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Slovenia with more than one million visitors a year. It’s a mix of stunning architecture, a lovely river littered with charming bridges, …
28-08-2011 Vienna was inhabited since Neolithic period, some of the sculptures and Archaeological artifacts found including the famous Venus of Willendorf sculpture, provide evidence that the city was populated dating back to 25,000 BCE. The Romans then took over around 15 BCE, and control of the city changed hands numerous times as the …
The Czech Republic is a beautiful and landlocked country in central Europe. It was Czechoslovakia earlier when Czechs and neighboring Slovaks joined together in 1918 formed the independent republic. In World War II the Germans occupied Czechoslovakia, then after World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere. With the …
Dresden, once Europe’s greatest art and architectural center, all the treasures got destroyed in 1491, when half the city was engulfed in devastated by fire. Soon the city was rebuilt in a more Renaissance style, the royal palace being a prime example, which had become the permanent home to the …
02-09-2011 A city as old as 775 years has much to offer than just a vacation. Berlin—the capital city of Germany is one of the busiest metropolises of today’s time. The city invites thousands of tourists from all over the world to come and explore the most time-tested and vibrant …
