Barrio de La Latina, the name of the neighborhood in the center of Madrid goes back to Beatriz Galindo. Born in Salamanca, she was a writer, teacher, humanist and also interested in physics and mathematics. Beatriz Galindo was one of the most educated women at her time. In addition, she was very charitable, what she […]
Neolithic village of La Draga – Banyoles
La Draga is a Neolithic settlement in Banyoles, which was discovered in 1990 during construction work for the 1992 Olympics. The finds date back to the 6th millennium BC. It is the oldest Neolithic village in Catalonia and the only Neolithic village of the Iberian Peninsula in a lakeside environment. A settlement can be proved […]
Serinyà Prehistoric Cave Park
The Serinyà Prehistoric Cave Park, just a few kilometers north of Banyoles, is an interpretation center devoted to Solutrean culture (18000-15000 BC), one of the most advanced civilizations of the first Homo sapiens in western Europe. On the same site you find the prehistoric caves of Reclau. Therefore, the cave park also serves as educational […]
Charlottenburg Palace – Berlin
Sophie Charlotte of Hanover started with the construction of the palace in 1696. It was inaugurated in 1699. From this time it served Charlotte as residence. At the time, the palace consisted only of a small core part. Her spouse Elector Frederick III used it as summer residence. In 1701 Frederick was crowned King of […]
Lloret de Mar – Opening Party TBEX Catalunya
It’s that time again! The TBEX Catalunya opens with a party. Around 800 participants gather in front of the town hall in Lloret de Mar. Catalonia strongly benefits from tourism, not least because of the proximity to the sea and to the high peaks of the Pyrenees. During their stay, the international bloggers will be […]
Lloret de Mar – Catalunya
Lloret de Mar is mainly known as a party place. The town administration is trying to counteract this goings vehemently today. Parties on the beach are only allowed in a small area, otherwise alcohol is prohibited. Also noise and beach clothing in the town are pursued with severe penalties. Nevertheless, the first impression seemed to confirm […]
Celtic world Froeg
The Celtic World Froeg is located in Rosegg, a village approx. 6 km from Velden at the Woerthersee*, Austria. Already 3.000 years ago the Celts settled here. The Celtic world Frög shows testimonials of this epoch in a vivid way. After Hallstatt, Froeg is the second important burial ground of the Celts in Austria. One […]
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 […]
Exploring the city of Brest
The city of Brest lies in the outermost west of Brittany. It has been an important naval base, the base of the French Atlantic fleet and also an important trading port for centuries. Besides a number of industry companies there are also important trading companies, universities and research institutes. After the Romans, many Brits who […]
