Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
Getting to the Λυκαβηττός in the evening hours is maybe the most wonderful thing to do in Αθήνα, Greece. You can have a look on the enlightened city from the top of the hill, have a drink or dinner and walk down, if you like. Continue reading “Lykavittós”
If you like to go shopping in Αθήνα, Greece the main pedestrian street, the Ermou, might be your first choice. It is 1,5 kilometers long and connects Syntagma square with Monastiraki. But when I was there a relevant number of shops was empty. Continue reading “Ermou”
Syntagma is the Greek word for ‘constitution’. In Αθήνα, Greece it is mostly used to refer to Syntagma square, a place directly at the parliament of Greece. It is often used for political demonstrations and you can watch the guards in front of the parliament building. Continue reading “Syntagma”
The Acropolis in Αθήνα, Greece is a fortress on a 156 meters high rock near the city center. It was built from 467 BCE on and contains the Propylaea, Erechtheion, Partenon and the temple of Nike. It is a UNESCO world heritage site since 1986.
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If you get to the old harbour of Σαντορίνη, Greece you’re standing at the water and looking up to the city high in the rocks. A small path leads you steadily up the hill or you can do it the easy way: rent a donkey. Continue reading “How to get up”
If you are at Κρήτη (Kriti, Crete) – belonging to Greece – you might typically want to visit the biggest of the three palaces on the island; the palace of Κνωσός. It is not far away from Iraklio and a really tourist-oriented sight.
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The Hôtel de Ville – the old townhall of Paris, France is a really fantastic building. It was built from 1874 on and contains 146 statues on its façade. The square in front was used as an harbour area and for executions during the French Revolution. Continue reading “Hôtel de Ville”
The Moulin Rouge (“red windmill”) is a world-famous varieté in the city quarter of Montmartre in Paris, France. It was opened in 1889 and the biggest stars of Paris danced on its stage. It became also famous by the advertisement posters designed by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Continue reading “Moulin Rouge”
The Place des Vosges in the city quarter Marais of Paris, France is one of the oldest and most beautiful places in the city. It was created by order of king Henry IV. from 1605 on. Typical elements are the arcades, the fountain in the center and the wonderful buildings made of red brick surrounding it. Continue reading “Place des Vosges”
The Galeries Lafayette is an important French chain of shopping malls with the “flagship” store located in Paris, France. It is worth a visit because of its art noveau architecture and nice views on the city center. Continue reading “Galeries Lafayette”