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Any trip to Salzburg should definitely include a visit to one of the most significant attractions of this city, Hohensalzburg Fortress. It is about one thousand years old, and it was built by Archbishop Gebhard in 1077. The fortress is the largest in Europe, of its kind to have survived intact on the whole.

Between the greatest attractions it counts the Fortress Museum and the medieval Princes’ Chambers that are open the entire year.

Situated on a high platform, the fortress can be seen since entering the borders of the city. The modern look it owes now is due to Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach (1495-1519). He is the one who extended and commissioned the lavish decoration of its interior

A very important amendment, as a matter of structure was also the edification of the commanding Khuenburg bastion. The inducement of the Hohensalzburg fortress in the past was to serve as a hiding place, a refuge for the ecclesiastical rulers of the diocese of Salzburg. Interesting and notably about this fortress is that it was never, in its long existence captured or beleaguered with thrift by enemies.

Hohensalzburg Fortress is a great castle experience; it is a unique medieval place to be with a specific sense of personality.

Situated up the hill, the place gives the opportunity of enjoying a spectacular view upon the whole city and the Alps. You can choose to walk till there or take the funicular that will take you there with a 10 Euros ticked. Included in the price is also the visit to the museum which is a great experience too. There you can enjoy seeing an impressing display of guns, weapons and uniforms used in World War 2.

Before ending your visit here, don’t forget to buy a souvenir that would remind you of this beautiful castle in Salzburg.

So called “gigantic and delicate marvel” by Victor Hugo, the Cathedral of Strasbourg is opened for whoever is visiting this engaging city of France.

Hidden among Strasbourg’s buildings, houses and restaurants, the cathedral it’s resting its hoary walls seeming like protecting its artistry.

Considered the world’s tallest building between 1647 and 1874 with 142 meters and in the present, the fourth tallest church in the world, it is impossible to not tap your attention, while wandering on the streets of Strasbourg. Besides, it’s gifted with so many aspects and “talents” that make it so irresistible from being visited. An example is the flawless combination between Romanesque architecture and the finest Gothic architecture that contributes to its uniqueness. In fact, it is reckon as a masterpiece of the Gothic era and thousands of Goth figures are successfully decorating its façade.

An absolute spectacular 18 meters astronomical clock is found inside, on the left, next to the Pillar of Angels, which is one of the largest in the world. The clock is able to accurate indicate leap, years, equinoxes and other kind of astronomical data.

At a time when computers didn’t exist, the clock could determine “computus”, the calculation of the Easter in Christian calendar.

The clock also indicates solar time, the day of the week, the month, the year, the sign of the zodiac, the phase of the moon and the position of several planets. Not only is that a remarkable machine but it is also a beautiful piece of art. Egregious sculpted figurines decorate with flying colors the clock and on top of it, two rods on the side and a golden sculpted figurine is defining the end of the top masterwork.

There’s a place in the 2’nd district of Vienna more exactly, Leopoldstadt, able to blow the level of your adrenaline and take your breath away. It’s called Prater Park and besides its amazing fairness it’s one of the most entertaining places in the world for children, young adventurous folks but also for people looking for some recreation.

Tasting the flavor of this park will only make you want more because there are so many things to capture your attention, to keep you busy for a whole day without feeling any tiredness or boredom, in other words an oasis of pleasure is standing at your demand.

There are the fastest roller coasters in the world where, securely tied with safety belts you can be sure that nothing will happen to you except from a terrific feeling of adventure and the rough wind blowing in your face. The Space Shot, is casting you away in the skies with an incredible speed, nostalgic ghost trains takes you back to sucking blood but harmless vampires and evil creatures captured in ancient caves. Merry-go-rounds for the little ones, go-cart rinks, arcades, flying carpets, crazy houses and maze and stands for games of skill can be also found in the same park.

However, these are just a very few from the great variety and number of activities that can be developed here in matter of fun and adrenaline since 250 different attractions are available.

For rather calm and looking for relaxation visitors, Prater offers a great range of restaurants, beer gardens, cafes, snack bars and if you want to see the beauty of Vienna all in once, there is the well known Ferris Wheel, where apart from thundering noise you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of an enchanting city.

Český Krumlov is the perfect destination for travelers who want to relax in the beauty and the calm of a boehmian city or for individuals, ready to enjoy having fun in a medieval corner of the world by attending to medieval parties, sports events and many others.

No mater what category someone would fit in, visiting the castle area, containing the Church of St.Vitus and the Castle complex, is a must. The castle area is a complex of forty buildings and palaces situated in the valley, surrounded by the massif of Blansko Forest to the north and the undulating foothills of Sumava to the south and west. The castle area is grouped in five courtyards of different buildings,some of them memorial buildings, fountains, pharmacies ,hospitals, even architectural corridors and gates.

As a city of art and culture, Český Krumlov hosts some notably places as the Baroque Theatre that represents a Baroque stage in its mature form, where classical objects from theatre world are exposed for everyone interested.

A fantastic spectacle if offered by the The Baroque castle gardens, that stretches over a rectangular area of about 150 x 750 metres, that means 10.875 hectares of narrow terraces, flower corridors, cascade fountains.

Besides the impressing architectural structures, with an outstanding history behind , there is also an overwhelming diversity of sports, that can be practiced here as an advanced performer or just as a leisure activity for anyone. Outdoor activities as horseback riding are available, winter sports on snow-covered pistes in Lipno can be practiced. The variety of sports also includes tennis fields, skate stadiums, swimming pools.

For the children delight, there are annual bear festivals, where they can enjoy playing with their favorite animals. Art exhibitions are available for adults as Czech Ceramic exhibition, Tea Culture exhibition and so on.

If imagination is not wide enough to take you there, that would be a good reason of actually planning a visit in the Český Krumlov city