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Denmark is rich in historic architecture. Old houses, thatched-roof cottages, and red-brick churches evoke memories of days gone by. There are more than 800 castles and manor houses, many of which are now museums and a few of which have been converted to hotels. The capital city, Copenhagen, was founded in the 12th century (when Sweden and Norway were part of Denmark) and today houses a quarter of the country’s 5 million inhabitants. Yet, it still retains the closeness and intimacy of olden days and the timeless charm that only a long history can create. In the heart of Copenhagen lies Tivoli, which is not only a world-renowned amusement park, but a center for music, singing, dance, theater, entertainment, attractions, food and drink, and much more. Copenhagen is known as Europe’s big jazz metropolis and hosts internationally famous musicians and festivals. ... [Read More]
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The 1972 Olympic facilities give Munich the opportunity to host frequent international sporting events (e.g., equestrian competitions, soccer matches and cycling competitions). Automobile racing is also a popular spectator sport. Touring and Outdoor ActivitiesLast Updated: 4/27/2004 9:38 AM Walking and bicycling tours through Munich are popular. From various observation towers you can see both the city and the German Alps. Many old churches represent an architectural style that is not be seen outside of Bavaria. Numerous art galleries and museums provide ample cultural opportunities regardless of particular taste. The Deutsches Museum, for example, is the world’s largest technical museum and is filled with interactive displays. Several large castles in and ... [Read More]
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The picturesque Dordogne River Valley has wonderful castles to visit and good hunting, fishing, and camping facilities. EntertainmentLast Updated: 2/9/2004 1:25 PM During the regular season (October to April) there are plays, operas, ballets, and symphony concerts in Bordeaux. Since 1950, a 3-week music festival in May has brought instrumentalists of world rank, chamber music groups, choruses, orchestras, and theatrical companies to the city. Several modern movie houses show French, U.S., British, and other films, most with dubbed French dialogue. Bordeaux has several excellent small museums. Hobbyists devoted to bridge, chess, photography, the cinema, art, and other activities will be able to find groups sharing their interest [Read More]
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More than 700 rivers and creeks crisscross Lithuania. The largest river, the Nemunas, was once a strategically important shipping route through Lithuania. Its banks are dotted with castles and fortresses. There are numerous lakes, especially in eastern Lithuania, where the Aukstatija National Park is located. This region is home to the Ignalina nuclear power plant, which exports electricity to other countries in the region. ... [Read More]
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The opportunities for sightseeing and exploring in and around Prague are many. Prague is an architectural and historical gem — walking is a pleasure. Parks, both large and small, public gardens, and a zoo add to the variety of things to be admired. The Czech Republic is a small country, making it possible to get to any sight within several hours. Many sightseeing and picnic areas are in the immediate vicinity of Prague, and weekend excursions to castles and historic cities and sites are popular. There are also numerous museums and historic buildings that can be visited in and around Prague. Prague Castle offers tours of the castle itself as well as St. Vitus Cathedral. Several other well-known Czech castles, including Karlstein, are within an hour’s drive from Prague. Tours of Czech breweries and wineries are also popular weekend trips. Several towns in the Czech Republic, particularly Marianske Lazne and Karlovy Vary, are built around thermal springs and are spa destinations. The Czec ... [Read More]
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Denmark has more than its share of impressive castles, many of which have been converted to museums. Frederiksborg Castle, on a manmade island in a lake north of Copenhagen, was restored after a catastrophic fire in the 1800s and now houses important collections in awe-inspiring splendor amidst impeccably manicured gardens. In Elsinore, Kronborg (or Hamlet's) Castle that once exacted tribute from passing ships now houses important furniture and art collections of the period, while hosting in its courtyard many touring summer productions of Shakespearean works. In Copenhagen, Rosenborg Castle houses the kingdom's crown jewels and boasts spectacular public gardens in the heart of the city. ... [Read More]
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There are nice day-trips within a few hours' drive of Zagreb. Zagorje, a region north of Zagreb, is known for its rolling hills, vineyards, orchards, small villages, streams, ancient castles, spas and health resorts. ... Obad-Scitavoci. Castles, Manors and Gardens of Croatian Zagorje. Skolska Knjiga, 2001. ... Zagorje's Castles Trakoscan, Miljana and Veliki Tabor are the most beautiful in this region. The scenery is reminiscent of West Virginia's Appalachian region in the U.S. In Zagorje, Varazdin is a pleasant little town with a few Baroque churches and a medieval castle which now contains the municipal museum. ... [Read More]
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Trier, a former provincial capital of the Roman Empire and an important German town in medieval days, is 30 miles from Luxembourg City and an interesting day’s excursion. North from Trier along the German Moselle, a series of picturesque wine towns and ruined castles extends to Koblenz where the Moselle joins the Rhine. ... It would be easy to overlook tiny Luxembourg in a European itinerary, but you'd be missing out on a very charming experience. Squeezed into a pocket of land about one-fiftieth the size of England, it is Europe in a miniature, complete with wine country, abbey towns, a cosmopolitan city, hiking trails, restored castles, lovely river valleys, and a multilingual populace. ... [Read More]
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The “Wachau,” an area between Melk and Krems along the Danube, is famous for its vineyards, fruit trees, castles, and churches. The monastery at Melk contains one of the world’s finest old libraries and a wealth of paintings, tapestries, and art objects. ... The Province of Burgenland (an hour’s drive southeast from Vienna) is an area of gently rolling hills dotted with vineyards, spas, and castles. Lake Neusiedl, a favorite Viennese resort area on the Austro-Hungarian border, has gained worldwide fame as a bird sanctuary; it also provides good sailing. ... [Read More]
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