http://www.justtraveleurope.com/articles/Europe-Attractions_Summary.html It may be difficult for you to decide which places to visit in Europe because there are a great variety of options: museums, squares, monuments, fountains, boulevards, religious buildings, markets and so on. Just for you to know, in Europe you will have the opportunity to visit the Van Gogh Museum, Tower of London, Theatre Museum, Sistine Chapel, Old Jameson Distillery, Museu Textil i d'Indumentaria and many more. Probably, you have already heard about the beautiful places you can find in this continent, it is time for you to travel and enjoy yourself all these attractions. To get more information about the different choices you have, take a look at the below information. en-us http://www.justtraveleurope.com/articles/Travel-Europe_5637.html Thu, 23 Feb 2006 12:15:06 CST In the charming city of Genoa in Italy, you will have the opportunity to visit the popular Aquarium of Genoa. Managed by Costa Edutainment Spa, the aquarium attracts over 1,200,000 visitors every year. Since its inauguration on October 15, 1993, the aquarium has accomplished its mission to educate and amuse from small children to grown-ups about the marine protection and consciousness to sensible management of aquatic settings. Today, this site is the largest aquarium in Europe and one of the most regularly visited cultural places in Italy. As a result, many educational and informative activities encouraged by educational institutions of all Europe take place in the aquarium. http://www.justtraveleurope.com/articles/Travel-Europe_5627.html Thu, 23 Feb 2006 12:15:03 CST Located in the centre of Amsterdam, the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary during the Nazi madness is one of the most visited historical sites in Netherlands. The museum is very well preserved and is easy to reach by public transport. The Anne Frank House tells the history of the diarist and his family and highlights all forms of discrimination and persecution around the world. If you visit the museum, you will have the opportunity to see the original diary of Anne Frank with your own eyes. Also, you can enjoy other exhibitions such as “Free2choose”, where discussions take place about how fundamental rights cannot harmonize at times. http://www.justtraveleurope.com/articles/Travel-Europe_5614.html Wed, 22 Feb 2006 01:55:25 CST If you are an enthusiast of golf and you are planning to travel to England, you should visit the Alwoodley Golf Club in Leeds. This club is one of the finest and best inland courses in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Founded in 1907, the club offers to its visitors all facilities for a wonderful day out such as restaurants, “Spike” Bar, fabulously stocked Professional’s shop and other important amenities. In addition, the splendid course will let you put your skills to the test in a highly pleasant way. Certainly, you will feel as a professional playing to win a championship. http://www.justtraveleurope.com/articles/Travel-Europe_5608.html Wed, 22 Feb 2006 01:31:04 CST One of the most emblematic and important quarter in Lisbon, Portugal is the Alfama. Although it was devastated by an earthquake in 1755, the Alfama has preserved much of its original attraction. You will surely love its narrow cobblestone streets and the strings of pepper and garlic adorning the old taverns. Some houses of the quarter are so close together that it is impossible to stretch your arms widely in numerous places. As Federico de Brito expressed in one of its poems, “your house is so close to mine! In the starry night's bliss, to exchange a tender kiss, our lips easily meet, high across the narrow street”. http://www.justtraveleurope.com/articles/Travel-Europe_5604.html Wed, 22 Feb 2006 11:28:04 CST When you travel to Spain, it is a “must do” to visit the beautiful Alcazar of Seville. It was built in the 1360s over Moorish ruins for King Peter I of Castile, also known as Pedro the Cruel, using Moorish workers that gave to the palace a particularly Islamic design. It is one of the best residual examples of mudéjar architecture. The main sections of the Alcazar are the “Patio de las Doncellas”, the “Baños de Doña María de Padilla” and the Casa de Contratación”. Other sections include the “Patio de las Muñecas”, the Patio de la Monteria”, the Puerta Del León”, the “Dormitorio de los Reyes Moros” and the Salones de Carlos V”. http://www.justtraveleurope.com/articles/Travel-Europe_5587.html Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:23:35 CST One of the most famous places in Greece and that was the heart of ancient Athens is the Agora. It was an important center of commercial, political, social and administrative activity in the city’s history. The Greek Archaeological Society carried out the first excavation campaigns from 1859 to 1912. Since then, many excavations, restorations and work has been done to offer to the public and the world one of the most important Archaeological sites in the world. The main monuments of the Agora are the Stoa of Zeus Eleutherios, the Monument of the Eponymous Heroes, the Temple of Apollo Patroos, the Altar of the Twelve Gods, the Tholos, the Temple of Hephaistos, the Odeion of Agrippa, the Metroon, the Royal Stoa and the Bouleuterion. http://www.justtraveleurope.com/articles/Travel-Europe_5598.html Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:05:50 CST Opened in 1846 by Prince Albert of Saxe and Gotha, the Albert Dock in Liverpool, England, is a truly spectacular architectural success. Built completely of hard brittle iron, stone and brick, this building was the first in the United Kingdom to be constructed this way. In 1972, the dock was closed and suffered from abandon until it was renewed in the early 80s. Today, the buildings that compose the dock are major tourist’s attractions with a variety of restaurants, bars and museums that enjoy a world class prestigious. It is now one of Liverpool’s most cosmopolitan and busiest hubs as well as a principal heritage attraction. http://www.justtraveleurope.com/articles/Travel-Europe_5547.html Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:05:21 CST Located on the corner of Church Street and Tib Street in The Northern Quarter in Manchester, the revitalized building of Affleck’s Palace was opened in 1982. For several years, this place has offered young tourists that listen to music such as punk, hip hop, rock, grunge, and heavy metal, shops where they can buy numerous products of their favorite bands as well as other curious merchandises. From CDS, t-shirts and trainers to haircuts, fashion cuts and tattoos, this building is full of alternative boutiques and punk style stores. Although it is a place specially designed for young people such as students, here you will find people of all ages that approach to do shopping. http://www.justtraveleurope.com/articles/Travel-Europe_5544.html Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:56:09 CST If you travel to Italy, a great place to visit in the summer is the Aeolian Islands in the north of Sicily. Every year, thousands of tourists enjoy the amazing beaches and wildlife that this volcanic archipelago offers. The main islands of the archipelago are three, which are: Lipari, Stromboli and Vulcano. Lipari is the biggest and most developed island, and its town has approximately 11,000 inhabitants. Stromboli is the most far-away and volcanically active and finally, Vulcano is well-known for its fango baths that improve the skin thanks to minerals. The remaining islands are visited mostly by day trippers and they offer only essential facilities. http://www.justtraveleurope.com/articles/Travel-Europe_5525.html Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:33:58 CST One of the main attractions in Scotland is the Aberdeen Maritime Museum. Located on the historic Shiprow and including Provost Ross’s House (which was built in 1593), this museum shows the story of the fascinating and long relationship of the city with the sea. Here you will find an exceptional collection of paintings, ship models, artifacts, computer interaction and exhibits that you will surely love to see. In addition, this museum is the only place in the Great Britain where you can view exhibits on the North Sea oil industry as well as an impressive viewpoint of the harbor.