After the victory of Thebes over Sparta in 369 BC, Messene was founded by the commander Epaminondas as the capital of Messenia, in order to prevent a regaining strength of Sparta. The city was still inhabited during the Byzantine period. Ancient Messene is located about 18 mi. north of the foundation of the modern era. […]
Streetlife Festival Munich
Twice a year, the Streetlife Festival takes place in Munich between Odeon Siegestor. It is the largest street festival in the city. Organizers are the environmental group Green City in conjunction with the Department of Health and Environment of the capital Munich. During the European Mobility Week the main topics are environmentally friendly mobility and […]
City Surfing in Munich
City surfing is one of the most popular summer sports in Munich. The canal of the river Isar near the raft landing is one of the most popular places. Please watch the video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that […]
Lake Toplitz in Styria
Lake Toplitz is a small lake in the Styria in western Austria, 61 mi away from Salzburg. From the end of the Grundlsee the Toplitzsee is within walking distance. The lake is 337 ft deep and because of the many tree trunks which do not rot, it is not without danger for divers. From a depth […]
Krupp School in Berndorf – Austria
Berndorf a town in the district of Baden in Lower Austria is inseparably connected to the name Arthur Krupp. The businessman took over the management of the cutlery factory from his father and his partners at the age of 23. With his unique business philosophy, he turned the factory into an international corporation with 6,000 […]
Peripheral districts Vienna – Austria
West of downtown is the Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna’s most frequented attraction. The name comes from the fountain in the midst of the baroque garden. Once chosen by Maria Theresa as a summer residence, it was used as imperial summer residence until the end of the Habsburg monarchy in 1918. The portico on a hill in […]