Bern

     The city of Bern was founded on the River Aare in 1191 by Duke Berthold V of Zahringen.The legend says that he named it after a bear (bar in German) he had killed while out hunting. The bear also appears on the city's coat of arms since 1224

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Munich

Saturday, 17 September 2011 22:18

Munich's motto is 'Munich loves you', but you can be sure that the feeling is mutual and that you will love this city. Munich lies north of the Bavarian Alps on the River Isar. It was first a monastery and river crossing in the 12th century. Until World War 1 the city was ruled continuously by the Dukes of Bavaria.

Hitler's Nazi party regarded the city as its heartland. There still are two so-called 'Fuhrer buildings' around Konigsplatz. The infamous Marienplatz in MunichDachau concentration camp was nearby.

Following World War 2, the rebuilding of the city left it with a small but stunningly beautiful inner city.
The spacious Marienplatz lies at the center, containing the old and the new town hall. You can find beautiful churches , like St Peter's, the city's oldest, or the 15th century Cathedral of Our Lady (Frauenkirche).

On the edge of the city center you can find the magnificent Royal Residence (Residenz), now a splendid museum. Other museums include The Alte Pinakothek with its extraordinary collection of European art, or Konigsplatz, a gallery and museum quarter.

Munich is very lively during Oktoberfest, a festival held each year, known as one of the largest people's fair in the world.
Munich has many attractions, including many parks, like the famous English Garden, wonderful buildings, interesting museums and lively street life. You will love Munich.

 

Amsterdam

Wednesday, 07 September 2011 16:24

According to its legend, the city was first founded in the 13th century by two Frisian fishermen, who landed on the shores of the Amstel river. TheAmsterdam Hotel damming of the river gave the village its name, Amsterdam. Today the capital of the Netherlands is very well known for its amazing diversity of cultural and historical attractions and its liberal attitudes.

The city has fascinating museums, unique art collections, stunning architecture and attractive canals that stretch across kilometers.

Amsterdam has numerous outstanding museums, including the Stedelijk Museum, the  Rijksmuseum and the Rembrandt House Museum. The Van Gogh Museum houses the largest collection of this famous artist's work in the world. The Anne Frank House on the Prinsengracht is where the Jewish diarist hid during World War II, and is worth a visit. Her diary is among the original objects on display.

Most of the early buildings did not survive, except the Old Church (Oude Kerk) with its famous little houses on the sides, the New  Church (Neuwe Kerk) or the Wooden House (Houten Huis). Most of the historical center of Amstedam was built during the Golden Age in the 17th-18th centuries, when Amsterdam was one of the wealthiest cities in the world. This is the period when famous buildings were built, like the classical Royal Palace on Damplein, the Westerkerk, the Crowned Turnip (De Gecroonde Raep), and the Dolphin (Dolfijn)

A great way to see the city's best sights is by taking a boat tour of the famous canals like the Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht ) or the Prince's canal (Prinsengracht ). Other small canals intersect these main canals, dividing Amsterdam into a number of islands, and nearly 1,400 bridges cross the waterways of this beautiful capital city. This is why Amstedam is also known as 'Venice of the North'.

Amsterdam is one of Europe's premier party cities. Its nightlife, with its bustling cafes ,clubs, restaurants, bars, theaters and cinemas, is centered around the Jordaan, the Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein. Many tourists go for the famous Red Light District, with its legalized prostitution, light drugs and sex shops.

 

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