SAGRADA FAMILIA: WHAT IS IT AND WHERE IS IT LOCATED The Sagrada Familia is Barcelona’s most famous unfinished church. Designed by Gaudi it is one of the most popular attractions in Catalonia. It is considered a World Heritage Site and for the last 12 years is used as a church as well: Catholics on Sundays …
Vatican: tickets, opening hours and free entry
WHERE IS THE VATICAN? The Vatican is located in Rome. Yes, it’s not another city far away from Rome—the Vatican is just a few meters away from the other sights of Rome and can be reached by the metro. Although it is an independent state—the smallest in the world, in fact—no one will ask you …
10 things to do in Gozo, Malta
Gozo is the second bigger island that belongs to Malta (the third is Comino) and is famous for its rural character, the slow-paced Gozitans, and its marvelous coastal cliffs. It is very easy to reach Gozo: all you have to do is to go to Cirkewwa and take the ferry. The trip is super short, …
Pantheon: photos, history and useful information
The Pantheon is one of the most beautiful and charming tourist attractions in Rome. It is a 2000-year-old temple dedicated to all the gods: it is so well-preserved that it is still considered to be one of the most important architectural buildings in the Western world. The Pantheon Rome, History It was originally built during …
Malta National Aquarium: tips, opening hours and tickets
Malta’s National Aquarium is one of the best tourist attractions on the island. This starfish-shaped building represents an excellent opportunity to discover Malta’s marine life and of course…have fun! This unique aquarium in Malta is located in the north of the island in Qawra: you can catch a bus from Valletta (bus 45, 48 or …
Amazing things to do in Valletta, the tiny maltese capital
Valletta is the capital of Malta and even though it is one of the smallest capitals in the world it is extremely beautiful! The city is so small, you can actually walk around and see every nook and cranny in only a couple of hours. There are so many things to do in Valletta for …
Best things to do in Vienna during the winter
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7 things to see in Zürich, Switzerland
Let’s admit it. Switzerland is not the first place that pops into your mind when you think about your next travel destination. Most people may dream about visiting Barcelona or Milan, but for sure, they don’t scream eagerly “let’s go to Zürich!”. There are however plenty of interesting things to see in Zürich! Even though …
Lucerne: 5 things to do in a day
Lucerne is a small town that has everything you would expect from a typical Swiss town: it is charming, romantic and perfect for spending one day. The medieval architecture of the town and incredible view of Lake Lucerne is for sure something that will amaze you. If you love hiking, if you love the mountains, …
BALOS BEACH: HOW AND WHY VISIT THE FAMOUS LAGOON IN CRETE
Balos Lagoon is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. If you haven’t heard about it, take a look at the photo below and you’ll understand why. Balos is about 56km away from Chania, not so close to the city center but you can easily reach it by land or sea …