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26 Jun 2008
Munich is the third largest city in Germany. The city’s motto is “München mag dich” (“Munich likes you”). Its native name, München, is derived from the Old German word for Mönche, which means “Monks” in English. This is the reason for the monk on the city’s coat-of-arms. Black and gold – the colours of the Holy Roman Empire – have been the city’s official colours since the time of Ludwig the Bavarian.
Munich is also famous for beer and sausages, but the city is also an economic powerhouse to be reckoned with.
Climate
Munich has a continental climate, strongly modified by the [ ... ]
28 Feb 2008
Fashion, fine food and finance, Milan is as much gloss and glamour as it is business. A place of charming juxtaposition, this stylish metropolis is home to Dolce & Gabanna as well as Italy’s stock market and business centers. Practical yet beautiful, one can only anticipate world-class pleasures in this city of pure indulgence.
In spite of its frenetic urban pace, you can sill appreciate Milan’s rich history and culture by visiting its passionate operas, unique art treasures, delightful churches and museums.
NICE SIGHTS
Duomo
Dating back to 1300, the Duomo is Milan’s most outstanding artistic and religious monument. Also the world’s third largest [ ... ]
30 Jan 2008
Sentosa is Singapore’s premier island resort getaway with multi-faceted appeal, teeming with events all year round. Just 15 minutes from the city, it is a unique blend of leisure and recreational facilities including family attractions, sea sports, golf as well as hotel accommodation and retreats. A canopy of secondary rainforest covers 70 per cent of the 500-hectare island and is home to monitor lizards, monkeys, peacocks, parrots as well as other native fauna and flora. Sentosa has a 3.2-kilometre stretch of white sand beach, and is the only location in Singapore to offer beachfront accommodation and over 670 hotel rooms [ ... ]
Category: Asia, Singapore
Tags: sentosa, Singapore, tourist attractions, tourist destinations, tourist spots, travel tips 7 Comments
16 Jan 2008
Paris,the grand City of Lights, is the city of France that tourists usually visit first. The French capital has many tree lined boulevards and many of the building architecture are magnificent. Even though the city is modest in size there are a lot of tourist attractions in here.
The top Tourist Attractions in Paris are:
Eiffel tower
The Eiffel tower has come to symbolize the city. This historical monument was built during 1889 as the centerpiece of the World’s Fair. Try to climb to the top of the Eiffel tower and have a magnificent view of the city below.
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Category: Europe, France
Tags: Europe, France, Paris, tourist attractions, tourist destinations, tourist spots, travel 12 Comments
13 Jan 2008
Shenzhen is located in the southern portion of the Guangdong Province, on the eastern shore of the Pearl River Delta. Neighboring the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong (located just south of Shenzhen), Shenzhen’s location gives it a geographical advantage for economic development. In 1980, the first Special Economic Zone of China was built in Shenzhen. From then on, Shenzhen become a highlighted city of China, one known for its rapid economic growth.
While Shenzhen City does not have as many historical attractions as other famous cities in China, it has created a number of excellent theme parks which entertain while [ ... ]
Category: Asia, China
Tags: China, tourist attractions, tourist destinations, tourist spots, travel asia 5 Comments