Experience the best of Croatia on this drive-yourself trip with a focus on food, wine, culture, history, nature and beautiful beaches. The Istrian peninsula offers Italian-inspired…
Europe
Sea Kayaking, Hiking & Culture in Croatia
Do you dream of paddling a sea kayak with an overnight stay in a tent on the beach in the Dalmatian archipelago and hiking in…
Family Adventure With Motorhome in Croatia
Go with the whole family on a motorhome adventure in Croatia and discover the capital Zagreb, the beautiful waterfalls of the Plitvice and Krka National…
Albania in the 21st Century
In January 2001, Yugoslavia resumed diplomatic relations with Albania, which had broken off during the Kosovo war in April 1999. Armed actions by extremist Albanian…
Norway Education and Media
Norway derives from Nordvegr, the road to the N, a path that also brought luck to the descendants of the ancient Vikings, both for the leading…
Budapest, Hungary Sightseeing Part 8
Arpád Bridge (Arpádhíd) The bridge, built in 1950 and running along the northern edge of Margaret Island, is 928 m long and connects the Pest and…
Budapest, Hungary Sightseeing Part 7
Monument to Mihaly Vörösmarty Vörösmarty was an important Hungarian poet and writer. He also made a name for himself through his Shakespeare translations into Hungarian…
Budapest, Hungary Sightseeing Part 6
Castles, chateaus and palaces Castle palace, The first castle complex at this point, of which no building certificates can be found, was built in 1241/42….
Budapest, Hungary Sightseeing Part 5
Operetta theater The popular Budapest Orpheum had to close its doors at the beginning of the First World War and the traditional building was feared…
Budapest, Hungary Sightseeing Part 4
Kunsthalle Here temporary exhibitions by Hungarian and foreign artists are offered. Address: XIV. Hösök tere opening times Tue-Sun 10 am-6pm Ludwig Museum (museum for contemporary…
Budapest, Hungary Sightseeing Part 3
Westbahnhof The beautiful listed Westbahnhof (Budapest Nyugati pályaudvar) was built between 1874 and 1877, the steel construction of the filigree building comes from the company…
Budapest, Hungary Sightseeing Part 2
Falk Miksa Street This elegant street is the city’s antiques street. Here you will find over 20 antiquities shops where you can find a lot…
Budapest, Hungary Sightseeing Part 1
City highlights Castle Palace The first castle complex at this point on today’s castle hill, of which no building evidence can be found, was built…
Barcelona, Spain Famous People
Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) Antoni Placid Gaudí i Cornet was a Catalan architect and the most outstanding exponent of Catalan modernism. He studied architecture in Barcelona…
Aurich, Germany Famous People Part III
Michael Walter (1638-1691) Michael Walther the Younger was born on March 3, 1638 in Aurich. He gave lectures on mathematics at the University of Wittenberg….
Aurich, Germany Famous People Part II
Hermann Lübbe (born 1926) Hermann Lübbe was born on December 31, 1926 in Aurich. He was a full professor for philosophy and political theory at…
Aurich, Germany Famous People Part I
Aurich: Well-known people Ewald Christophers (1922-2003) Ewald Christophers was born on 19. Born June 1922 in Aurich. He is one of the authors who spoke…
Aurich, Germany Sights Part III
Important churches House of God of the Reformed Church The house of God of the Reformed Church was built between 1812 and 1814 and is…
Aurich, Germany Sights Part II
Marstall building The building is located on the palace square directly opposite the palace. After Count Edzard II (1532-1599) had moved his residence from Emden…
Aurich, Germany Sights Part I
Market square, pedestrian zone and synagogue square Market square, pedestrian zone The undisputed center of the city is the market square, which is located in…
Oświęcim, Poland Sights Part II
Churches St. Jacek Chapel (Kaplica św. Jacka w Oświęcimiu) This free-standing Gothic chapel from the first half of the 14th century is reminiscent of the…
Oświęcim, Poland Sights Part I
Special places and streets Market square The market square of Auschwitz (Oświęcim) is determined, among other things, by the town hall and the memorial plaques,…
Avignon, France Sightseeing Part 2
Angladon-Dubrujeaud Foundation The Angladon Foundation is located in the Hôtel de Massilian, in the heart of the city. The museum, which opened in 1996, shows…
Avignon, France Sightseeing Part 1
Highlights Palais des Papes The papal palace was originally an archbishop’s palace. In 1316 the Archbishop of Avignon became Pope John XXII. (1244-1334) and the…
Aachen, Germany History Part II
With the coronation of Ferdinand I in 1531, Aachen’s important time as the coronation site of the German kings ended. The removal of the Netherlands…