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Within two hours of arriving in Rome, with our bags tucked into our rental van, we arrived in the beautiful hilltown of Orvieto for lunch. But for our first day it wouldn't be just a lunch, it would start with appitizers and wine in an ancient wine cellar far beneath the streets of this pretty city.
After lunch and visiting the world famous Cathedral, with its frescoed chapels, we were heading ...
This is the church of the London Anglican diocese, the largest church in the city. This Renaissance Church was rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren, after the great Fire destroyed the original. It took 35 years to construct, and takes up much of the city's history from Roman times to present.
The church is decorated inside with beautiful choir stalls built by the 17th-century carver Gibbons. ...
Carnival - one of the few ancient pagan celebrations of winter, remaining in Russia and after the adoption of Christianity. Carnival is celebrated during the week preceding Lent, that is, seven weeks before Easter. Her home range from 3 February until 14 March. In 2005 the carnival celebrated from 7 March to 13 March.
Carnival was accepted by the Christian Church is actually a religious holida...
Location: A small picturesque town of Koprivshtitsa is located in the mountains of Central Mountain. The city is situated 110 km south-east of Sofia and 80 km north-west of Plovdiv.
The city has preserved the atmosphere, appearance and monuments from the Bulgarian National Revival period. Koprivshtitsa is a town - museum.
Isotriya: The town was established in the fourteenth century. ...
1993 was the year of birth of the first private museum in Russia - Russian National Museum. The very appearance of non-governmental institutions in the world of museums is not accidental. The history of Russian culture has numerous examples of how it is thanks to patrons and selfless patron of the arts enriched and preserve cultural heritage of Russia.
The basic position of the leadership of t...
At the present time in Russia operates 101 state nature reserve covering about 340,000 square meters. km. in all natural zones from polar deserts to subtropical in 70 subjects of the Russian Federation.
The first state preserve Russia officially considered Barguzinsky, formed in 1917, although a few had previously been organized by the now defunct Sayan Reserve not issued a government decree. ...
DAY 1
The Tower Green is where two of Henry III's queens - and several other people at his request, were beheaded. Ironically, it was a rare honor to be beheaded inside the tower, most people were executed outside on Tower Hill, so the crowds who enjoyed such events could get a better view.
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of The Queen of England. The Royal Standard flies from the roof at the East Front when she is in residence. Originally built as Buckingham House, it was purchased by the Crown in 1762, when King George III and his wife Queen Charlotte took up residence, even though the official royal residence at...
Sacre Coeur Basilica is located atop Montmatre (Martyr's Hill), the highest of Paris' seven hills. Standing in at 426 feet, the Mount was named Mount des Martyrs during the reign of Charlemagne to commemorate the slaying of St. Dennis in 250 AD. Legend says that upon being slain he picked up his severed head and walked to the top...
This Chateau was built by Nicolas Fouquet, who was head of Paris’ finances. It is said that his fortune was amassed by mixing his own with the state’s. In 1656 he decided to build a palace to show his worth. He chose the greatest talents of the period. The architect Louis Le Vaux was commissioned to...
Day One, Wednesday - USA-Paris: Depart from your gateway city for Paris.
During our Essential Provence Tour we visit a wonderful floral park with over 700 varieties of roses and a 12th century abbey which has been painstakingly and lovingly restored by four French families.