Category Archives: Historic Sites

Cardiff Castle (Cardiff, Wales)

Posted on August 25, 2010 by admin

Cardiff Castle includes the location of a Roman fortification of the 1st century C.E. next to the River Taff and a stretch of Roman wall is even now accessible. The Normans constructed a stronghold there afterwards and the 12th century … Continue reading →

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A Day Trip to the Pride of Granada – The Alhambra

Posted on July 24, 2010 by admin

Touchdown at Federico Garcia Lorca Granada-Jaen airport brings you 15 km closer to the glorious capital of the province, Granada. Take a moment to savor the enticing aromas of a new land before immersing yourself in a whole new world … Continue reading →

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Europe – World Heritage Sites That Will Get You in Touch With History

Posted on July 22, 2010 by admin

The typical family vacation comes in all sorts and sizes but if you want to treat your family to something different, that’s a little harder. If you usually visit a vacation spot in the United States, try going international if … Continue reading →

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Schloss Charlottenhof, Potsdam, Germany

Posted on June 8, 2010 by admin

In 1825 Frederick William III of Prussia purchased an estate south of Sanssouci Park as a gift for the Crown Prince Frederick William. The estate already had an 18thy century manor house, which was remodeled jointly by Karl Friedrich Schinkel … Continue reading →

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Villa Farnese, Caprarola

Posted on June 8, 2010 by admin

Temperatures in Rome rise to unbearable levels in the summer months, and led to the affluent members of Renaissance society to leave for cooler and more pleasant areas around the city, the so-called villeggiatura. Share on Facebook

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