August 23, 2015

Top 5 European Capital Cities to Visit

Hey!
In this post I would like to show you five top capital cities to visit in Europe. That's all in my opinion and I hope that you will like it and maybe someday travel to one of them.

1. Prague, Czech Republic

Prague is very unique with a big history. It is the fifth most visited European city. The architecture there is varied. Also, it is political, economic and cultural center of central Europe. The city was founded in c.885. The atmosphere is fantastic in Prague. In some places you can feel like you're moving in the time. The most popular places to visit are Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and St. Nicholas Church.  

2. Vienna, Austria

Vienna is one of the greatest cities in Europe with an amazing architecture and lovely streets. The city is located along the Dunabe River with populations about1.8 million The city has a very intresting places and history. The most popular places to visit are Belvedere Palace, Austrain Parliament Building, St. Stephen's Catedral, Rathaus (City Hall), Alebertina, Graben and Stephansplatz.

3. Athens, Greece

Athens is the most important tourist centers of Europe with monuments of ancient culture. It is the one of the world's oldest city with the history spanning around 3,400 years. Every fan of the Greek Mythology should visit this city. The most popular places with an incredible Greek architecture are Acropilis, Zappeinon Hall, Erechteum, Temple of Olimpian Zeus, Temple of Hephaestus and Odeon of Herodes.

4. Copenhagen, Denmark



Copenhagen is also a very unique city because of its Scandinavian architecture and it is one of the best cities in the world to live. The city was founded in 10th century as a fishing village and it became as a capital city of Denmark in 15th century. The city is very lovely, even when its raining you will have a desire to stay there. The most popular places to visit are Christiansborg Palace, Tivoli Gardens, Frederik's Church, Nyhavn, Royal Danish Theatre and Opera House. About my trip to Copenhagen you can read here.


5. Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm is the second Scandinavian city which you should visit in Europe. The city is located on 14 islands. It is an important global city. Moreover, Stockholm is home to some of Europe's top ranking universities. Also, the city was hosting the Nobel Prize ceremonies. The Stockholm metro is also know as the longest art gallery in the world. The most popular places to visit are The Old Town, Soderalm, Nordic Museum, Drottninggatan, Sergels Torg, Stockholm City Hall and Stockholm Opera.


I hope you enjoyed it!
Jacob

August 1, 2015

The New Marylin Monroe's Home

Marylin has lived in many differentplaces in her lifetime but now Wroclaw has become a new Marylin's home. The city has bought 3,298 images by celebrity photographer Milton H. Greene in an auction for €1,6 million. The exhibition is located in the Centennial HallAt the exhibition there are also pictures of the other stars like Marlene Dietrich, Grace Kelly, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Andy Warhol, Elizabeth Taylor, Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, Groucho Marx, Audrey Hepburn, Alfred Hitchcock, Romy Schneider, Laurence Olivier, Ava Gardner, Claudia Cardinale, Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Catherine Denevue and others. The exhibiton is opened to the August 15 and then it will be a part of the european capital city of culture in 2016.







At the opening day there was a fountain show which showed the Hollywood icon.