Dublin Map Tourist Attractions
Dublin Map Tourist Attractions BED AND BREAKFASTS B&Bs with a green shamrock sign out front are registered and approved by Bord Failte. On the North Side, B&Bs cluster along …
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THE VATICAN CITY
THE VATICAN CITY The Vatican City is the seat of the Catholic Church and was once the mightiest power in Europe. The nation preserves its independence by running a …
BERGAMO
BERGAMO Bergamo’s (pop. 110,000) two sections reflect its colorful history: while the citta alta (upper city) reveals its origins as a Venetian outpost, the citta bassa (lower city) is …
LAKE GARDA LAGO DI GARDA
LAKE GARDA (LAGO DI GARDA) Garda has staggering mountains and breezy summers. Desenzano, the lake’s southern transport hub, is only 30min. from Verona, lhr. from Milan, and 2hr. from …
Travel to Italy
Travel to Italy TODAY Italy’s tendency toward partisan schisms and quick government turn-over may have been tempered, momentarily at least, by its faith in one individual: Silvio Berlusconi. The …
ZURICH ZURICH
ZURICH (ZURICH) Battalions of briefcase-toting executives charge daily through the world’s largest gold exchange and fourth-largest stock exchange, pumping enough money into the economy to keep Zurich’s upper-crust boutiques …
PAMPLONA IRUNA
PAMPLONA (IRUNA) While the lush parks, impressive museums, and medieval churches of Pamplona (pop. 200,000) await exploration, it’s an annual, eight-minute event that draws visitors from around the world. …
MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM
MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM MUSEUM AMSTELKRING ONS’ LIEVE HEER OP SOLDER (OUR LORD IN THE ATTIC). A secret enclave of virtue and piety hides in this 17th-century secret church, built …
Athens Travel Destinations
Athens Travel Destinations SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES In 776 BC, nearly three millennia ago, the first recorded Olympic Games were held in the olive-shrouded plains of Olympia on the Peloponnese. …
RING OF KERRY
RING OF KERRY The Southwest’s most celebrated peninsula offers picturesque villages, fabled ancient forts, and rugged mountains. Although tour buses often hog the roads, rewards await those who take …