The Trevi Fountain, an 18th-century fountain in Rome, Italy is on almost every Rome “must see” list. Designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini it stands an impressive 75 feet high and 150 feet wide, and is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountainsContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • The Trevi Fountain”
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Cruise Port Málaga Spain
Málaga, Spain, is a popular cruise destination on the Costa del Sol in the Mediterranean, and is located east of Gibraltar on the Alborin Sea. This port is a remarkable blend of the historic and the modern with a near perfect climate. The city of Málaga has been inhabited since prehistoric times, evidenced by the caveContinue reading “Cruise Port Málaga Spain”
Cruise Port Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Heart of The Netherlands Approaching The Netherlands from the North Sea cruise ships navigate the North Sea Canal. The canal runs from the IJmuiden locks to the Coenhaven. East of the Coenhaven, the waterway is called the River IJ (both letters are capitalized) and continues up to the Oranjesluizen locks located in the easternContinue reading “Cruise Port Amsterdam”
The Port of Barcelona, Spain
One of Europes major cruise ports Barcelona is worth a couple of days spent exploring, sampling the food and visiting the shops. Easy to get around in and very walkable. Port of Call Barcelona Spain Barcelona is one of the two largest cruise ports in the Mediterranean and is used as an embarkation port asContinue reading “The Port of Barcelona, Spain”
Cruise Port Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos or Mikonos The Greek islands attract people from all over the world and the most popular of these pieces of paradise is Mykonos. It features an exciting nightlife and a cosmopolitan atmosphere that attracts visitors of all ages who come for a number of reasons. The island is famous for partying, relaxation, picturesque villagesContinue reading “Cruise Port Mykonos, Greece”
Todays Featured Poster • Florence, Italy, The Ponte Vecchio Bridge
One of the world’s most famous bridges, the Ponte Vecchio sits in the heart of Florence, Italy. The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone arch bridge over the Arno River. It was the only bridge in Florence spared from destruction during the Second World War, and is noted for the leather and jewelry shops builtContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • Florence, Italy, The Ponte Vecchio Bridge”
