The Baths of Caracalla were the second largest public bath in Rome after the Baths of Diocletian. Both baths were open to the public with free admission. The Baths of Caracalla offered places for about 2000 spa visitors. The construction was started by Emperor Septimus Severus in 206 AD and completed by Emperor Caracalla in 216 […]
Arrival in Rome
Beginning of November we travel from Athens to Rome and the mountains of Epirus and Western Greece are already covered with the first fresh snow. In Athens we took the Metro, an inexpensive and rapid way from the city center of Athens to the Eleftherios Venizelos airport. You can also take the cheaper bus but […]
The city of Le Havre
The city of Le Havre was heavily damaged by bombing at the end of the 2nd World War. 5000 people were killed, 12,500 buildings destroyed. The architect’s office Auguste Perret planned the reconstruction. According to their plans, the Church of St. Joseph, which resembles a lighthouse was built. At the Bassin du Commerce in the […]
Atomium – landmark of Brussels
The Atomium is the landmark of Brussels. It was constructed for the EXPO 58 and was originally provided with an aluminum outer skin. In 2004 the outer skin was replaced by high-grade steel. Since then, the Atomium shines in new splendor. The Atomium represents an iron crystal structure of 9 atoms and is symbolic of […]
European Quarter of Brussels
In the European Quarter of Brussels, the capital of Europe, you find the seat of the Council of Europe, the European Commission and the second seat of the European Parliament, beside Strasbourg. It is Saturday, no working day for the parliamentarians, but we want to see the place where a significant influence on our everyday […]
Rouen – A walk through the historic center
Rouen was the historical capital of Normandy. Since 1954, the city on the Seine River is the capital of the Upper Normandy region. Although Rouen is not on our itinerary, we decide at short notice to visit the city. Even if we only can see a small part of the city, we are thrilled. Our […]