Other sports Most of the 1992 Olympic Games competitions were held in the Montjuïc area, where a new stadium, seaport and various swimming stadiums were built. The most important sporting events in the city include the Spanish Grand Prix in Formula One, the tennis tournament Trofeo Conde de Godó and the Catalan marathon. For visitors…
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Main Attractions of London, England
Telephone booths, red double decker buses, cloudy skies … Ah, the charms of London. Want to put together an amazing script for the English capital? So come with us! Totally cosmopolitan, global and always with open arms: these are the key features of London, the capital of England and one of the most important cities in the United Kingdom. During winter, when…
Things to Do in Madrid
Other sports Nothing moves the madrileños as much as sports, and football ( fútbol) is particularly popular. Madrid has two huge stadiums that fill up on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings during the season from September to June. The Club Atlético Madrid (Internet: www.clubatleticodemadrid.com) plays in the Estadio Vicente Calderón, Paseo de los Melancólicos…
Prague Weather
The main tip for those who want to explore the capital of the Czech Republic well is to walk as far as possible. Prague is just perfect for walks and along the way, in addition to several monuments, you will find numerous charming alleys, with buildings ranging from the Gothic to the Renaissance, full of history,…
City Tours and Excursions in Barcelona
City tours Book a city guide Official city guides can be hired from the Barcelona Guide Bureau at Via Laietana 54. The costs vary depending on the language and the day of the week. Phone: (93) 310 77 78 (Barcelona Guide Bureau) Website: http://www.bgb.es (Barcelona Guide Bureau) Boat tours The harbor tours depart from the…
City Tours and Excursions in Madrid
City tours Bus tours The Madrid Vision bus tours last around 75 minutes and depart from Gran Vía 32 every 10-25 minutes, depending on the season, from 9.30 am to midnight (summer), from 8 am to 3 pm (winter). Cassettes with German commentary are available. There are currently three tours to choose from – Historic…
Prague Travel Tips
Visa Brazilian citizens do not need a tourist visa for a stay of up to 90 days in the Czech Republic and other Schengen member countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary , Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland). However, upon disembarkation…
What to See in Barcelona
Attractions in Barcelona Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic) The veritable maze of streets known as the Barri Gotic or Gothic Quarter has an unprecedented concentration of Gothic buildings from Catalonia’s golden period of the 14th and 15th centuries, which alternate with Roman ruins beautiful squares and numerous bars and restaurants. Plaça Sant Jaume, located in the…
Attractions in Madrid
Attractions in Madrid Convento de las Descalzas Reales (Monastery of the Royal Barefoot Sisters) This monastery, founded in 1564 by Johanna of Austria, the daughter of Charles V, housed nuns of royal and noble origin for several hundred years. It is still used as a monastery and is an excellent example of baroque architecture. The…
Where to Eat in Prague
A quick trip through the center of Prague is enough to understand the importance that gastronomy has in local culture. This is because, along the way, it is impossible to remain indifferent to the aroma of sausages and pork roasting over hot coals, let alone resist trdelník , sweet bread baked on a spit, among other delights. Street…