The magnificent Gothic Rouen Cathedral has the tallest church spire in France and a wealth of art, history, and architectural details. Rouen Cathedral (La cathĂ©drale primatiale Notre-Dame de l'Assomption de Rouen) is one of the most impressive Gothic churches ever built. Construction dragged on for three centuries allowing all forms of the Gothic spectrum from early to … [Read more...]
UNESCO-Listed Heritage Sites in Austria
Austria has nine cultural, architectural, and natural sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list to confirm the Austrian contribution to world culture. These treasures include architecture, natural beauty, and classical music. Currently listed sites include Salzburg, Schönbrunn, Hallstatt-Dachstein, Semmering, Graz, Wachau, Neusiedler See, Vienna and Alpine dwellings. Austrian … [Read more...]
Cheap Megabus Bus Tickets and Journeys in Germany
Note: During 2016, all German Postbus and continental European Megabus routes were taken over and are bookable via Flixbus. Megabus sells the cheapest tickets for traveling between cities inside Germany, e.g. Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Stuttgart. Cheap bus travel is also possible to cities in neighboring countries including Paris, London, Amsterdam, … [Read more...]
Save at Maasmechelen Village Chic Outlet Factory Shopping Mall
Bargains and cheap deals on designer brand-name fashion draw shoppers to Maasmechelen Village factory shopping mall in Belgium near Liege, Eindhoven and Aachen. The boutiques of Maasmechelen Village, a Chic Outlet Shopping factory stores mall, offer cheap bargains and savings on designer and brand-name fashion labels. Over a hundred shops in this fashion village offer … [Read more...]
Visit Amiens Cathedral – the Largest Gothic Church in France
CathĂ©drale Notre Dame d’Amiens in Picardie is the largest Gothic church in France and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage-listed site. Amiens Cathedral (CathĂ©drale Notre Dame d’Amiens) is an early 13th-century Gothic masterpiece of superlatives. It is the largest Gothic cathedral in France with the highest nave of any completed medieval church in the country. A very short … [Read more...]
Top Amsterdam Attractions to See in 2013
The reopening of the Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum, and special anniversaries for Frans Hals, Amsterdam canals, Artis Zoo, Felix Meritis, the Concertgebouw and special Dutch-Russian events are cultural highlights on offer in Amsterdam in 2013. Amsterdam is an attractive destination and interesting city to visit at any time but the Dutch tourist office – Visit Holland – has … [Read more...]
Best Cheap Ski Shuttle Buses to Salzburg Airport
Private shuttle buses provide easy and cheap transfer services from Salzburg Airport W A Mozart (SZG) to winter sport ski resorts in Salzburger Land, Tirol, and Bavaria. Shuttle buses are generally the cheapest and easiest transportation options from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to winter sport ski resorts in Salzburger Land and other nearby Alpine resorts in both Austria and … [Read more...]
Save with the ZĂĽrich Card on Transportation and Top Sightseeing
The ZĂĽrichCARD is a cheap transportation travel card and sightseeing savings pass that allows visitors to save money when visiting Zurich in Switzerland. Visitors to the lovely but very expensive Swiss city Zurich can enjoy big savings on transportation tickets and admission fees to top sights by using the ZĂĽrich Card. The ZĂĽrich Card is a transportation travel card and … [Read more...]
Visit the Swiss National Museum of History and Culture in Zurich
The Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum ZĂĽrich) is the largest culture and history museum in Switzerland and a top sightseeing attraction in Zurich. The Swiss National Museum in Zurich (Schweizerisches Landesmuseum ZĂĽrich) is the largest and most important depository of cultural and historical items in Switzerland. The museum’s permanent displays include sections on Swiss … [Read more...]
Best Automobile Manufacturer Museums in Germany
Mercedes Benz, Porsche, BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen have official automobile museums in Germany with great collections of vintage cars and historic motor vehicles. Germany has many museums with automobile-related exhibits and collections. However, for many car enthusiasts, the official works museums are the most enjoyable. At these car museums, the focus is usually only on one … [Read more...]
Visit the BMW Car Museum and Welt in Munich (MĂĽnchen) in Germany
The BMW Museum is one of the best car museums in Germany and with BMW Welt at Olympiapark among the most popular top sights to see in Munich (MĂĽnchen). The BMW Museum in Munich (MĂĽnchen) is one of the top tourist attractions in the Bavarian capital. The adjacent, free BMW Welt where the latest BMW cars are on display is also very popular with visitors of all ages. The whole … [Read more...]
Buses from the UK to German Christmas Markets
Coaches and tour bus package deals are cheap ways to travel from London and England to Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) such as Cologne (Köln) and Aachen in Germany. Touring buses and coaches often offer the best package deals and cheapest tickets when traveling from London, England, and the rest of the British Isles to Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) in Germany. … [Read more...]