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Aug 25, 2008

Venice: John Cabot's abandoned house Comments (3)

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Venice was home to many notable men who changed the course of Human History. In Venice’s Castello district Napoleon ordered the construction of Via Garibaldi, the street where you can find John Cabot's house – or Giovanni Caboto in his original name. Cabot discovered Newfoundland for England...

Tags: history navigators abandoned

edited on Aug 25, 2008

Italy >> Veneto >> Venice >> John Cabot's House

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Mar 24, 2008

Geneva - black holes and dark matter Comments (1)

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Just by the French-Swiss border stays the largest particle physics laboratory in the world – CERN. At about 20 minutes driving from Geneva, CERN has exhibitions for the public and also guided tours to the ongoing experiments. I would particularly recommend visiting the cave of the Large...

Tags: lhc extra space dimensions physics underground

Switzerland >> Geneva (Canton) >> Meyrin >> CERN

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Jul 6, 2008

Bordeaux - World Heritage Urbanism Comments (1)

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I was in Bordeaux a couple of times, my visits being mostly related to the aerospace companies and activities that are so abundant in this city - built on the margins of the Garonne River. Bordeaux is UNESCO World Heritage due to its amazing urban and architecture ensemble. Indeed when you...

Tags: architecture urbanism cathedral

edited on Jul 6, 2008

France >> Aquitaine >> Bordeaux

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May 4, 2008

Innsbruck cathedral

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As if it was not enough to have such a majestic Holy Roman Empire’s time sarcophagus and a golden roof, Innsbruck still has a cathedral. If a city has a bishop – then it needs to have a cathedral, what can you do! This is a tall impressive building – with a rich inside baroque...

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edited on May 4, 2008

Austria >> Tyrol >> Innsbruck >> St Jakob's Cathedralò

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Jul 6, 2008

Galicia - impressive region of Spain Comments (1)

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Galicia is one of my favorite regions in Spain. It is always green due to the Atlantic proximity and rain – and the landscapes that mix the typical small Galician rivers (called Rias) and the ocean coast are unique in the world. Fishing activities mark many cities in Galicia, from Vigo to A...

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Spain >> Galicia

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Oct 26, 2008

Magnificent Giant's Causeway Comments (1)

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Giant’s Causeway is one of the most amazing natural landscapes I ever saw!! The melted lava, from long time ago volcanic activity, produced thousand of thousands of (mostly) hexagonal basalt prisms in a composed mosaic that is totally surreal and unique in the world. You can almost see the...

Tags: lava forms landscape surreal

United Kingdom >> Northern Ireland >> Causeway Head >> Giant's Causeway

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May 4, 2008

Innsbruck totally impressive Hofkirche

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Just at the edge of the medieval part of Innsbruck you will find the Hofkirche, the Imperial Church of the Austrian Court. Before entering the church itself, there is a nice patio and garden – and remember to keep the ticket since it is valid for 1 year. Once inside, the memorial to...

Tags: sarcophagus impressive holy roman empire

edited on May 4, 2008

Austria >> Tyrol >> Innsbruck >> Hofkirche

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Oct 23, 2008

Paris' impressive Pantheon Comments (1)

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The Pantheon of Paris is a beautiful piece of architecture with a tremendous richness inside. It marks one of the most notorious areas in the Latin Quarter – my favorite in Paris. The Pantheon’s interiors are just magnificent, with high structures and wall to wall amazing paintings. It...

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France >> Île de France (Greater Paris) >> Paris >> Le Panthéon

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May 18, 2008

Meteora - fascinating Greek monasteries

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When the Ottoman Army invaded Greece and stayed for a few centuries, at some point monks found refuge in the rocky cliff mountains of Meteora. These very inaccessible areas thus provided them shelter to keep their faith going on – at the same time making such a beautiful ensemble of monasteries...

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edited on May 20, 2008

Greece >> Thessaly >> Kastrákion >> Meteora

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May 2, 2008

Innsbruck - the best of

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Don’t let yourself be fooled by the relatively small size and population of Innsbruck – for it has many hidden secrets to reveal to the careful traveler. First of all it is an excellent skiing resort – receiving the Winter Olympic Games more than once. Then the location itself and...

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edited on May 2, 2008

Austria >> Tyrol >> Innsbruck

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