After we spent some nice days in Barcelona, it is time to say goodbye. Our next destination is Lloret de Mar. Here we participate at this year’s Travel Blogger Conference TBEX. Please watch the 4K UHD video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button […]
Girona – Old Jewish Quarter and modern city
The old Jewish Quarter or Call in Girona is one of the best preserved in Europe. It is characterized by narrow streets and steep stairways. Until 1492, large Jewish communities were formed in Spanish cities. But due of the Alhambra Decree, they had to leave Spain. Although many Jews had supported the war against the […]
Girona Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona is the most famous church in the city. The construction of this monumental building lasted over 400 years. The construction started in the 14th century, however, the vault was only completed in the 18th century. The nave has a width of 23 m and a height of 34 […]
Girona – Discovering the capital of Costa Brava
Discover the capital of the Costa Brava, was the motto of our day tour through Girona, a beautiful city in the northeast of Catalunya. We were accompanied by our knowledgeable and friendly guide Gloria Lomas. The route goes along a Orienteering Circuits, which can be found at the 10 different points in the city. These […]
Corinth Canal
The narrow canal between the Greek mainland and the Peloponnese is called the Isthmus of Corinth. Already the Roman emperor Nero sent 6.000 slaves to cut a canal through the isthmus. 3 Month later, after the suicide of Nero, the construction work was stopped due to high costs. The Corinth Canal has a length of […]
Pergamon Museum Berlin
The Museum Island The Pergamon Museum is part of the museum ensemble on the Museum Island in Berlin. Original initiator of this unique art collection was King Frederick William III of Prussia. In 1810, he issued the instruction to create a public art collection here. However, this museum scene gained in importance by Wilhelm of […]