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Louvre Museum, Paris
The Louvre Museum is one of the most important museums of the world by a large number of works of art that has, and the largest in Paris and the third in the world. It is impossible to visit all in one day. Located in district 1 in Cour Napoleon near the Musée d’Orsay.
His collection is impressive, you can not find the large number of pieces, sculptures and paintings have, since many of the rooms have closed because of staff shortages. Also try to restore I could see many sculptures.
All these collections are divided into several rooms, we are including Oriental antiques, Egyptian antiques, antiquities Greek, Etruscan and Roman, Islamic art, sculptures (in this room is a large collection of medieval sculptures, Renaissance and modern), the other rooms are divided between art objects, paintings and graphics (the latter can be seen on request).
The Louvre houses several masterpieces of universal art, which have achieved iconic status and are instantly recognizable anywhere in the world. Among them is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most famous portraits in the world, within the sculpture is the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace.
If you arrive by public transport to the Louvre is the best option, as you indicated below. But if you come in your own car I remind you that the Louvre has an underground parking. The entrance is on Avenue du General Lemonnier. This park is open from 7:00 h to 23:00 h.
Txemi, my travels, 2011
In this article I will join my colleagues looking at the year behind us to remember some of the trips we have done. My situation is somewhat special because the work allows me to move much so I had the opportunity to “take lots of pictures.”
As occasional slip’m used to skiing in the Pyrenees, so when some friends asked me to do it in Austria in January I did not think twice. My first time and quite an experience. I have yet in my mouth the taste of delicious apple strudel (apple pie) with vanilla cream.
In February I was sent to Wales to replace a colleague while on vacation, something I saw as an excellent opportunity to visit a renewed capital as Cardiff and happened to stop by one of their castles.
After this stay in Welsh land I was informed that my new project would take me to Rotterdam Europoort. However before going there I had to stop by the office in Vienna to read documentation. Three days I goes a long way. From the Imperial Palace to the Cathedral of St. Stephen a city worth visiting, especially in spring and summer when the gardens of their palaces look blooming. In March I had no such luck.
In late March, I moved to Holland, a town south of Rotterdam called Hellevoetsluis. Except for the time that I was lying on the Schiphol airport on my trip to Wales this was the first time he stepped on the land of tulips. Just an idea I was going through your head, “an entire country to discover.”
Holland is not very big so I started from June to look beyond their borders, Belgium, Germany and even France are just a stone’s throw away. Continue reading
Visit Islands: Miniature Continent
In Tenerife from Gran Canaria
Do you know where there is a continent in miniature?
Few know that the main island of the archipelago, Gran Canaria, is called the “miniature continent” due to the variety of climates and landscapes that are in it.
When planning a trip Gran Canaria, we must consider the type of room we want. If we want to enjoy the fun of Las Palmas or the serenity of the beaches on the island, we can find lots of deals in Gran Canaria among which we find appropriate for our trip.
The island of Gran Canaria is always welcoming to any visitor you receive. Ideal for family who can use the water parks and beaches in Puerto Rico.
Those who seek peace, tranquility and serenity are addressed without hesitation to the quiet fishing village of Mogan. Continue reading
Travel tip: Avignon
We went today to one of the most picturesque cities in France: Avignon. It is located on the left bank of the Rhone River, about 653 km southeast of Paris and 80 km northwest of Marseille.
In the Middle Ages, this magnificent city in southern France was the seat of the papacy from 1309 until 1377. From then until 1417, the Great Schism provoked papal venues were two. Avignon and Rome, resolved the conflict in favor of the Pope of Rome.
In that past, Avignon, has great artistic treasure that has achieved membership in the list of World Heritage of UNESCO since 1995. Especially the Papal Palace, the largest Gothic buildings of the Middle Ages with over 11,000 square meters. Its walls reach 5 meters in thickness!
It is located on the Place du Palais des Papes, on a hill overlooking the city from the north with the River Rhone at his feet. Continue reading
New routes: Ibiza to Rome
The low cost Vueling Airlines will open new connection between Ibiza and the capital of Italy. With this target already be nine, between national and European cities the company will connect from Ibiza.
The flights will have a daily frequency of late-night hours for both ways. In total, Vueling will operate 152 flights for up to 27,360 seats.
Italy is one of the key strategic markets for the airline, which operates in four cities across the Alps, Venice, Naples, Milan and Rome, the latter two connected to the Balearic island.
Among the nine routes available Vueling to Ibiza, the company bid more than half a million places to fly until September this year, with forecasts of more than 2782 flights and 400,000 passengers.
Piazza Navona
The Piazza Navona is one of the most beautiful places in the world, its simplicity, and design presence surrounded by buildings surrounding the square, give it a surreal look and even mysterious sculptures by themselves can be seen there.
Thousands of Appeals have tried to describe this place trying to figure out, at least in part, some of its most common hidden from the observer. At its center, the square hosts the 4 Rivers Fountain, Bernini commissioned work. Continue reading
The highest peak in Panama’s Baru Volcano
It seems that no corner of the world but has a past buried beneath the earth, which is evident only when you discover how to get to their complex and shadowy labyrinths.
Panama has a tropical climate, with gentle trade winds from December to April, summer months that correspond to Panama. The highest peak in Panama’s Baru Volcano, located in the province of Chiriqui, protecting native species of high genetic merit. This volcano is about 3,500 meters above sea level from the top, you can see both oceans … the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Continue reading
Holiday Ideas: Destination For Puerto Del Carmen Canaries
Puerto del Carmen is one of the holiday destinations of Lanzarote earlier because of the diversity of its tourist offer. Indeed, there is something for all tastes: quiet and relaxing on the golden sandy beaches, casinos for gaming enthusiasts, a vibrant nightlife to party all night, holiday apartments at low prices up to luxury villas in Lanzarote for a holiday experience. Lanzarote is a beautiful island with a number great locations along the coast. A great way to explore the island is through taking a motorhome for hire over a number of days. This option allows you to stay close to the beaches and spots that you would most like to explore without being limited to one hotel location.
The south coast of Lanzarote is situated 10 minutes drive from the capital Arrecife, which is an excellent starting point for exploring the island.
Originally, this beautiful vacation spot was a small fishing village that has grown more than 6 km in more than 20 years, but has retained its traditional character. Continue reading
Malaga City Holiday and Culture
The privileged location facing the Mediterranean in the Andalusian city of Malaga was inevitably one of the reasons that makes the hotel one of the most modern and cosmopolitan of Spain.
Malaga is proud to host each year many tourists, not only in search of sun to go home all tanned, but also with the desire to walk down the pedestrian streets of the old city and visit attractions that are all concentrated in the historic center.
Roman Theater in Malaga.
The cultural offer is rich in the image of many monuments and interesting museums to visit. Also, do not miss the opportunity to go to the Picasso Museum, the Contemporary Art Center, the wine museum or museum of flamenco to name a few! Continue reading
Zanzibar, the spice island between East and Africa
And throngs of coconut palms, lagoons, transparent, blue sea clear, white sand beaches of paradise, lush vegetation, endless plantations of spices and tropical trees. From the window of the airplane, you look down to the beautiful scenery.
Welcome to Zanzibar, this fascinating island off the Indian Ocean, a meeting point between Africa and the Orient! Two islands in truth, Zanzibar and Pemba, the “Spice Islands” mythical and legendary. The myriad islands scattered around, often completely submerged at high tide.
Twenty minutes by plane from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Zanzibar is part of Tanzania) and you’re in another world! Archipelago proudly displays a mosaic of colors: a touch of Africa, a foundation of Portugal, a touch of Great Britain, a handful of Persia and Arabia, and smells of India, a perfect alchemy of Civilization! Continue reading