ROMANTIC COUNTRIES

ROMANTIC COUNTRIES

St. Valentine’s Day is truly called the Day of all loving people. So, why don’t we visit two of the most romantic countries- Italy and France. The first one is the birth place of the holiday and the second is the heart of Love Charms.

FRANCE

France cannot help attracting tourists. It’s a centre of European fashion and culture. The variety of castles, palaces, churches, museums, beaches gives a chance to discover your own France and spend your holidays according to your tastes or tastes of your companion.

Of course, the most interesting things you may find in the capital of the country- Paris. The tour around the city should begin from the sobering monument- the Arc de Triomphe. The passage through this arc will lead you down Champs- Elysees and the Eifel Tower. A lot of Partisans believe the tower to be tasteless but without it Paris would not be Paris. Passing the Champs-Elysees and Tuileries Gardens you reach the splendid Louvre. It represents both history and the present-day. Its priceless collections of art are the window to the past. And yet to enter the Louvre you must walk past a striking glass pyramid, a modern vision of art. Next to the museum there is the famed Ritz Hotel surrounded by the most expensive jewelers and bankers in the city. Well, if you are in Paris why not to please your girlfriend and have a look at window shops of famous fashion designers. The newest and the youngest, like Prada, Chloe, Yamamote and cardinals in the business, such as Chanel, Pierre Cardin, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Gucci, Valentino, Versace and Givenchy.

Don’t forget to visit Notre Dame Cathedral where the coronation of Napoleon took place. Enjoy the performance in the Ballet de L’Opera directed by star dancer Patrick Dupond (there is no better place to experience the art of dance). Don’t miss a river excursion- a river tram with a glass roof carries passengers down the current of the Seine passing the Eifel Tower, St. Louie Island, the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral.

When leaving Paris be sure to buy a small can with words “L’air de Paris’. These cans are, of course, empty, but we know that inside of them there must be a part of the atmosphere of Paris. It is not necessary to open them – It is better to visit Paris again.

32 km far from Paris there is a place interesting for both teens and their parents-Disneyland. It is the real tourism centre with hotels, different entertainments, restaurants, souvenir shops, concerts and performances. The park is open from 9:00 or 10:00 till 20:00 or 23:00 according to the season. You can find there fields for golf, tennis courts and football school for children Manchester United.

There is FASTPASS ticket which gives you a right of entering the attraction at fixed time without standing in lines.

Here are some necessary facts about France you need to travel without problem:

French currency is euro( 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 notes; 1,2.5,10, 20, 50 coins);

Banks are open from 10:00 till 17:00 (13:00-15:00- is dinner time);

On holidays museums are closed;

If you want to use a fast train-book a ticket beforehand. There is a system of discounts for tourists- so ask before buying a ticket;

Buses go from 6:30 till 20:30 strictly to the timetable. You may buy tickets in the post office or in the bus as well’

The underground consists of 16 lines. It starts working at 5:30 and continued till one o’clock at night.

ITALY

 

Italy is a classical tourism country, extremely popular all over the world. Ancient beautiful cities with their unforgettable monuments and art treasures, propitious climate and magnificent nature of the country brought it fame. Here you can have a rest for different tastes.

Classical (or ancient) Italy basically includes four eras: prehistoric, Etruscan, Greek and Roman. A few of these sights- Pompeii, the Coliseum, and the Roman Forum- are very famous. Others are equally illustrious, fascinating and educational, but not quite as well known. Those are the ones we’ve concentrated on in our roadmap to classical Italy.

Pisa is one of the most interesting cities in Italy. Miracles Square is the best

Witness of the Italian Golden Age. The green lawn covers the sentral square in Pisa and keeps the secrets of three main builders of the city. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, built in 1173, makes the architects nope to stop the process of failing- it’s defection puts together 5 metres. The main cathedral- Duomo- was built in 1063 and decorated with the masterpieces of Giovanni Pizzano. Campo Santo Vecchio is another sight in Miracles Square. It is known for it’s frescoes and mosaics dating 1277.

Roma. Of course the Eternal City is on everyone’s To Do List. For first-time visitors, we remind you not to miss the newly-renovated Coliseum, the Roman Forum, St. Peter’s, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Plazza Navona, the Borghese Gallery, and the outdoor market at Campo de’Fiori. Save some time for designer shopping at the Spanish Steps, and don’t forget to toss your coin into Trevi Fountain.

Haven’y you heard about Venice? Well, it is a fascinating place of tiny streets, elaborate buildings and flowering balconies called altiane. Unless you are planning to stay in this most unique city, the best way to see its many secret corners and magical views is from the canals, in your own private water taxi.

Include such cities to your travel list:

Verona, home to Romeo and Juliet, one of the prettiest and most historical little cities in the while country. Vicenza, the memorable “Laboratory” for a man who may have been the most influential architect in history. Andrea Palladio, a mini-Venice with all the canals and none of the crowds. Lake Garda, with the snowy Alps reflected in its silvery waters. Teensy Marostica, where you can watch a human chess game whose living pieces wear Renaissance costumes. Cortina d’Ampezzo, one of Europe’s classiest ski resorts.