European Cities

Tower Bridge iPhone Case – City of London Historical Monuments

Nov 9th, 2011
by traveler.
No comments yet
London Bridge at Night Speckcase
London Bridge at Night by made_in_atlantis
See More iPhone Cases

The most time-honoured structure in City of London is the Tower Bridge that seems designed as a gigantic gateway and portcullis for the port of London. When a once formidable fortress was built here to overawe the City, the East-end could have been at no disadvantage in the way of fashion. For a time, William the Conqueror took his quarters at Barking, now the eastern terminus of the District Railway, then an independent fishing town upon its navigable creek.

Edward the Confessor, whose Buckingham Palace was Westminster, had a Windsor in Essex at Havering-atte-Bower, which long continued to be a home for dowager queens. Mr. Loftie gives the style of the East Minister to the Abbey of St. Mary of Graces on Tower Hill, which seems not to have flourished long, and was turned into an Ordinance Office.

Tower of London Bridge at Night Photo

Nov 9th, 2011
by traveler.
No comments yet
London Bridge at Night postcard
London Bridge at Night by made_in_atlantis

Britain is one of the few nations to have a truly national press. Late editions of London dailies reach the Orkney Islands by midday, and the newspapers run the gamut of editorial standpoints from the authortative The Times to what is reputedly the world’s largest circulation newspaper – The News of the World. Apart from the profilic British Press there are of course editions of nearly all the wolrld’s leading newspapers on sale at London newsstands usually the same day. As are the international news and fashion magazines. To discover the whereabouts of royalty read the Court Circular in The Times. For entertainment listings buy Time Out.

London Red Buses Postcard – Historical Routemaster Bus Iconic Pop Art Image

Nov 7th, 2011
by traveler.
No comments yet
London Red Bus Routemaster Buses postcard
London Red Bus Routemaster Buses by made_in_atlantis
See more London red bus buses central area Postcards

Transportation in and around London consists of buses; red double-deckers; singledeck Red Arrows; and Green Line coaches. The subway officially called The Underground, unofficially ‘The Tube’. And taxis supremely comfortable, masterfully driven and able to turn in their own lenght.

Bus Travel: The red buses go jst about everywhere in the central London Area. Fares depend upon how far you are goinig and range. Tickets are purchased from the conductor who will tell you where to get off if you are not sure. London buses don’t hang around and when the conductor yells ‘Hold very tight please!’ he means it. Riding on the top deck of a double-decker is a highly recommended inexpensive way of seeing a tremendous amount of London. There are also special sightseeing tours – for details call London Transport Enquiries. For a taste of yesteryear go to Green Park underground station on Piccadilly where you can catch a number 100 bus. The route was operated with a genuine restored 1930′s opentopped double-deckers and they were well worth a ride.

Moscow’s Iconic Symbol: Matryoshka Dolls

Oct 29th, 2011
by traveler.
No comments yet

Matryoshka Dolls, Sparrow Hills, Moscow, Russia

Matryoshka Dolls, Sparrow Hills, Moscow, Russia
Simon Richmond
12 in. x 16 in.
Buy This Allposters.com

Without a doubt, the first that comes to mind is Matryoshka dolls, when one hits the roads of Moscow for shopping. With a doll inside a doll inside a doll inside… the iconic souvenir of Moscow. And that adjust your compass to “Izmaylova Park”, right address for an outdoor exhibition-like shopping fun, where you can find Matryoshka dolls at aagash, which open at weekends, hand-knitted products to souvenirs, for moderately-priced amounts.

An Englishman in Moscow Art Print

Oct 29th, 2011
by traveler.
No comments yet

An Englishman in Moscow, 1913-14

An Englishman in Moscow, 1913-14
Kasimir Malevich
9 in. x 12 in.
Buy This Allposters.com

moscow posters, moscow art prints, vintage moscow posters, bridgeman art library, abstract art prints, urban landscapes

Moscow: Don’t Leave Without Doing These

Oct 29th, 2011
by traveler.
No comments yet

Moscow Vintage

Moscow Vintage
Robin Jules
16 in. x 20 in.
Buy This Allposters.com

Must-see attractions are the Pushkin Museum, where the Trojan treasures are exhibited, Tretyakov Gallery, as exhilarating as the Pushkin Museum, the Kremlin Palace, the icon of power and the notable Red Square, just in front of the Palace.

Enjoying caviar and vodka

Named after sturgeon fish, caviar assotrtments are the primary delight of Moscow. Of course, the presentation of caviar is as important as the quality. The very match of caviar, presented on crystal plates filled with ice, is definitely vodka.

How would you prefer your vodka?

The Russian order Vodka as a perfect match of Zakuski, a spicy and salty appetizer. And vodka assortment is huge: the sweetie Stolichna, sparkling Kovskkaya, lemon Limonnaya, red-pepper flavored Pertssovka and Ohotniçya, as a breeze of juniper, ginger and clave.

Moscow: The city of millionaires

Oct 29th, 2011
by traveler.
No comments yet

St. Basils, Moscow, Russia

St. Basils, Moscow, Russia
Demetrio Carrasco
9 in. x 12 in.
Buy This Allposters.com

Once a small village in the 12th century, Moscow today boasts its position amongst the largest cities of Europe and -of course- its 850-year-long history. Contrary to common belief, it is neither rather misty and foggy nor cold and bleak. Illuminated structures, avenues with luxury stores and buildings reminiscent of dreamlands are the very proof of this.

“If I invaded Kiev, it means I have conquered Russia’s feet. If I invade St. Petersburg, it means I conquered Russia’s head. However, a Moscow invasion means that I have conquered Russia’s heart.” This quote from Napoleon Bonaparte, revels secrets about Moscow.

Ranking amongst the 10 largest cities of the world, NMoscow enjoys its favorable position between Oka and Volga rivers. With the number of millionaries markedly higher than other cities, Moscow has granted the fame: The city of millionaries.

Amsterdam Canals and Bicycles Photo Poster

Sep 2nd, 2011
by traveler.
No comments yet

Yellow Bicycle and Canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Yellow Bicycle and Canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Buy This Allposters.com

Amsterdam city itself is its own best attraction. Clarity, openness and transparency are key concepts in Amsterdam. The city of Amsterdam has a distinctive appearance again in the future, which is associated with each inhabitant of the city administration.

Amsterdam is a refreshing contrast to the other of grandeur and prestige teeming metropolises. In the Dutch city of canals in the bourgeois style homes dominate, which were replete with colorful ornaments and decorations. The metropolis on the Amstel river has so many close to dense stands of monuments that it possesses the largest historical inner city in Europe. The gabled houses and warehouses along the 160 scenic canals, houseboats bobbing on those romantic. An almost idyllic backdrop, the carefree life in Amsterdam and can appear careless. But the city has with its fun-loving people not only in a sunny site.

A Canal Boat Ride in Amsterdam

Yerebatan Cistern Istanbul Photo Print

Sep 2nd, 2011
by traveler.
No comments yet

Yerebatan Sarayi, Istanbul, Turkey

Yerebatan Sarayi, Istanbul, Turkey
Buy This Allposters.com

The ancient Byzantium had numerous cisterns to supply water to the city, since peninsula itself had no drinking water. The largest of these cisterns, the Turks called the “Sunken Palace” situated directly opposite the Hagia Sophia and can be visited. If you climb a short flight of stairs down, suddenly a huge underground room opens up, which is so big that you can’t overlook to it at first sight. Water still stands in the cistern, and over wooden bridges visitors can make a tour of the sunken water kingdom. 336 columns prevented cistern for 1400 years. Two columns are ancient Medusa heads. In summer there are concerts on a wooden platform. In the entrance area there is a cafe. Open daily from 9.00 to 18.00.

Ancient Parthenon Monument in Acropolis Poster

Aug 31st, 2011
by traveler.
No comments yet

Parthenon, Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Parthenon, Acropolis, Athens, Greece
Buy This Allposters.com

On the acropolis, temples and statues were located according to topographical conditions of the hill. Often the respect for the tradition of previous sanctuaries or temples, sometimes dating back to prehistoric times, determined the site of later structures. But notwithstanding the representative character of the acropolis and the importance of its sacred area, no kind of space-creating relationship between the individual buildings can be observed. From the beginning to the very end of Greek civilization we find at the acropolis the same lack of an organized overall plan that is evident at the great sanctuaries, such as Eleusis, Olympia, and Delphi.

The Athenian loved sunshine, and Helios the Sun God was gracious to his prayers. In the Athens of to-day it is reckoned that the year averages 179 days in which the sun is not concealed by clouds one instant; and 157 days more when the sun is not hidden more than half an hour. Ancient Athens was surely not more cloudy. Nevertheless, despite this constant sunshine and a southern latitude, Athens was striken relatively seldom with semitropical heat. The sea was a good friend, bringing tempering breezes. In the short winter there might be a little frost, a little snow, and a fair supply of rain. For the rest of the year, one golden day was wont to succeed another, with the sun and the sea breeze in ever friendly rivalry.

More About Acropolis in Athens

← Earlier Posts Newer Posts →