The Doge Palace incorporates the whole glorious history of the Venetian Republic. Little is known about its origins and architects. It is assumed that the Doges Angelo Partecipazio und Giustianio Partecipazio made this magnificent palace the DogesВґ headquarter and official residence towards the end of the 9th Century. No evidence has remained from the original [...]

In late summer 2002 I spent a two weeks short vacation in Andalucia, Spain. Besides Granada and CГіrdoba, I also visited Seville for a few days.
There are several lodging opportunities for a short stay in Seville. You can rent one of the Andalucia apartments offered by holiday letting agencies or book a room in a [...]

Close your eyes and try to imagine Seville in late September. Can you feel what it’s like? I found it out during a spontaneous two weeks backpacking tour in 2002 – and it made me still want more.
The air is drenched with the sweet and exhilarating, warm summer night smell of blossoming jasmine, acacia, orange [...]

By: Markus Mross
As one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe, Tuscany attracts more and
more visitors each year. Like other popular tourist regions, Tuscany, too, offers a wide
range of attractions, many sights and different landscapes.

This diversity makes Tuscany a holiday area for every taste and an ideal destination for the most different kinds of [...]

Undoubtedly the lagoon town Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Located in the Northeast of the Apennine Peninsula, is not only a popular travel destination at the Adriatic Coast, but also the capital of the Veneto region and of the province of Venice.


Venice is situated in the centre of a salt [...]

Like hardly any other region of Italy, Tuscany unites art, nature and culture. Numerous art treasures, beautiful landscapes and the famous Tuscan cuisine await discovery and make this region of Italy one of the most popular destinations for relaxation seeking tourists and art lovers. Cities such as Florence, San Gimignano and Pisa with their breathtaking [...]

Like hardly any other Italien city, Florence impresses the visitor with a diversity of spectacular architecture, extravagant historical sights and magnificent art treasures from different centuries.

Florence, the capital city of Tuscany, is home to a wide range of the most different ancient churches, palaces, museums and bridges. The historic old town of Florence was declared [...]

Visit Granada and follow in the tracks of its ancient Muslim sultans and kings. Discover true masterpieces of Moorish Medieval architecture which reflect the century-long influence of Arab architecture in Andalusian construction style and which highlight the great skill and proficiency of Islamic craftmanhip.
Enjoy a trip to the Alhambra, a Moorish mosque, palace and fortress [...]

Mallorca (derived from Latin “insula maior” (larger island)), the largest of the Balearic islands, has become a popular holiday destination for tourists from all over the world in recent years. The name of the island has become a synonym for cheap mass tourism since the 1960s.

But besides the well-known tourist centres around Palma de Mallorca [...]

Andalucia, the southernmost province of Spain, has one of the most changeful pasts in European Mainland history. The strategic importance of the Strait of Gibraltar as bridge between Africa and Europa has always Andalucia been a key passage point for the most different ethnic groups, especially during the period of the Barbarian Invasions between 300 [...]