Copenhagen, Denmark - Tarragona, Spain 15 days trip

About Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and most populated city of Denmark. The inner city of Copenhagen features many of Copenhagen's most popular monuments and attractions and the city's most distinctive district is Frederiksstaden, with the Amalienborg Palace at its centre. Copenhagen also serves as the cultural hub of Denmark and wider Scandinavia with a wide array of museums and a significant jazz scene. Strøget, a popular shopping area, hosts many street performers in the late afternoon and evening. Copenhagen is home to the two oldest amusement parks in the world - Dyrehavsbakken and Tivoli Gardens. The city also has many restaurants and bars with nightclub staing open until 5 or 6 in the morning.

Copenhagen is the capital and most populated city of Denmark. The inner city of Copenhagen features many of Copenhagen's most popular monuments and attractions and the city's most distinctive district is Frederiksstaden, with the Amalienborg Palace at its centre. Copenhagen also serves as the cultural hub of Denmark and wider Scandinavia with a wide array of museums and a significant jazz scene. Strøget, a popular shopping area, hosts many street performers in the late afternoon and evening. Copenhagen is home to the two oldest amusement parks in the world - Dyrehavsbakken and Tivoli Gardens. The city also has many restaurants and bars with nightclub staing open until 5 or 6 in the morning.

About Tilburg

Tilburg has some notable art in the city, and has an outstanding museum of Modern Art, De Pont Foundation. There is a large textile museum, offering not only a historical view in its former factory, but also a laboratorium for design, production and development of textile. Another museum is Noordbrabants Natuurmuseum. Several parks and forests provide people from Tilburg area recreation. Tilburg offers, in comparison to other top-ten cities in the Netherlands the most forest area. In the municipality, Tilburg has the Wandelbos, a forest. Out of the municipality, there's a national park called Loonse en Drunense Duinen which includes dunes of drift sand from the west coast.

Tilburg has some notable art in the city, and has an outstanding museum of Modern Art, De Pont Foundation. There is a large textile museum, offering not only a historical view in its former factory, but also a laboratorium for design, production and development of textile. Another museum is Noordbrabants Natuurmuseum. Several parks and forests provide people from Tilburg area recreation. Tilburg offers, in comparison to other top-ten cities in the Netherlands the most forest area. In the municipality, Tilburg has the Wandelbos, a forest. Out of the municipality, there's a national park called Loonse en Drunense Duinen which includes dunes of drift sand from the west coast.

About Rust

Rust is a town in the district of Ortenau in Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany. It is also the home of the famous theme park Europa-Park.

Rust is a town in the district of Ortenau in Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany. It is also the home of the famous theme park Europa-Park.

About Ötztal-Bahnhof

An authentic Austrian destination visited by few tourists.

About Sirmione

Sirmione is a commune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, northern Italy. It has a historic center which is located on the Sirmio peninsula that divides the lower part of Lake Garda. The main historical landmark of Sirmione is the so-called Grottoes of Catullus (Grotte di Catullo), the most striking example of a Roman private edifice discovered in northern Italy. The edifice had a rectangular plan and measured 167 x 105 meters. The town is famous for its thermal springs.

Sirmione is a commune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, northern Italy. It has a historic center which is located on the Sirmio peninsula that divides the lower part of Lake Garda. The main historical landmark of Sirmione is the so-called Grottoes of Catullus (Grotte di Catullo), the most striking example of a Roman private edifice discovered in northern Italy. The edifice had a rectangular plan and measured 167 x 105 meters. The town is famous for its thermal springs.

About Paris

Stunning, magnificent Paris… here are just a few of the names used to describe the city: "The City of Lights", "The City of Love", "The City of Bridges", and "The City of Fashion." 

Stunning, magnificent Paris… here are just a few of the names used to describe the city: "The City of Lights", "The City of Love", "The City of Bridges", and "The City of Fashion." 

The special atmosphere in Paris is influenced not only by its vibrancy, places of entertainment, restaurants and cafes, theaters and cinemas, museums and historical sites, fashion houses and shops, but, first and foremost, by the architectural planning of the city which was implemented about 150 years ago and completely changed the face of the city. In the second half of the 19th century, France was ruled by Napoleon III, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte. During his reign, he, together with his emissary, Baron Haussmann, transformed the overcrowded and neglected medieval Paris into a modern, beautiful city. Their massive urban renewal planning included wide, long boulevards connected by spacious squares, with each boulevard wide enough for a 6-horse chariot to maneuver easily. They built large public parks, theaters, opera houses, and public transportation lines, including the first Metro, which was inaugurated in 1900. They also installed underground sewage and water systems. The Place de l’Etoile (Star Square) is one the most famous squares in Paris. It surrounds the Arc de Triomphe, which was built during the time of Napoleon Bonaparte, and its gates include national symbols as well as the names of more than 500 officers who fought in the ranks of Napoleon's army. Beneath the Arc de Triomphe is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Following the death of Charles de Gaulle, the square was renamed Place Charles de Gaulle. Concord Square is another of Paris’ most famous squares, and, at its center, there is an Egyptian obelisk. This was the location of the guillotine during the French Revolution. As the excavations for the city’s Metro were taking place, a new raw material was discovered - hard, cream-colored limestone. Baron Haussmann gave instructions that houses were to be built exclusively from this limestone, and the facades of the houses were to be uniform in style. As a result, the streets and boulevards in Paris have a special character - cream-colored stone with black slate roofs, and elaborate iron forges on the balconies. The city’s architecture fits in well with its huge range of attractions. Be sure to notice the decorations at the entrance to the Metro stations. At the beginning of the 20th century, artist Hector Guimard designed these entrances in the Art Nouveau style that dominated Europe at the time. The River Seine, which flows through the city and into the English Channel, has been the lifeblood of the city since Roman times. There are many bridges that cross the Seine, connecting its right bank to its left bank. Paris is surrounded by a ring road, known as the Boulevard Peripherique, which is almost 20 miles long and marks the city’s boundaries. The cities outside the ring road are not part of the Paris municipality but are part of a huge metropolis that is approximately six times the population of Paris itself with 2.2 million inhabitants. Because of the traffic congestion in Paris, it is best to visit the city by train or Metro rather than by a private car. The Metro lines are efficient and easy to navigate, including to the nearby international airports – Orly and Charles de Gaulle. Paris is divided into 20 districts (arrondissements) that are arranged in a clockwise spiral starting from the center of the city. The first district is the heart of Paris, and it includes the Louvre Museum and the island: "Ile de la Cité," home to the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral. A fire broke out in the cathedral in 2019, and it is still undergoing renovations.  Ile de la Cite is also home to the "Sainte- Chapelle", a renowned church with magnificent stained glass windows. Paris, also known as, "the City of Art," has a rich heritage of culture and art. The Louvre, the most famous museum in Paris, was founded over 200 years ago in what had formerly served as a palace. While the Mona Lisa, gifted to King Francois I by its painter, Leonardo da Vinci, at the beginning of the 16th century is one of the museum’s main highlights, the museum is home to many extraordinary collections of art of all types and includes magnificent gardens, as well. Other outstanding museums in Paris include the Musee d'Orsay, the Picasso Museum, the Musee de la Orangerie, and the Pompidou Center. Wandering through Paris, many visitors are inspired by the city’s romantic atmosphere – its parks, riverside promenades, the sidewalk cafes, and the many stores displaying beautiful clothing and objects- from the world’s most luxurious brands to more affordable options. As darkness falls, the city’s buildings and boulevards become illuminated, giving off a special aura. Be sure to see the daily light show at the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower has been a Paris icon since it was erected in preparation for the 1889 Paris World’s Fair celebrating 100 years since the French Revolution. Within 10 minutes of dusk, the tower shimmers with golden lights and beacons. The flashing hours vary according to the seasons, and you can check the current hours on the tower’s website, One simply cannot describe Paris without discussing its cuisine! French cuisine is, of course, renowned, and Paris offers exceptional culinary experiences. From Michelin-starred restaurants to charming cafes and patisseries, you can indulge in some of the most delicious dishes, pastries, wines, and cheeses. If you are a foodie, do not miss the market tours – they are unforgettable! For good reason, Paris – the city of art, history, culture, lights, fashion, and cuisine – has been and continues to be one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations!

About Tarragona

Tarragona is a beautiful, modern port city with 133,000 inhabitants located in Catalonia in northeastern Spain. The charming city is known for its beautiful beaches, culinary scene, and rich history - in fact, Tarragona is steeped in history, and its architectural highlights include remains of structures from ancient Roman times as well as from the Middle Ages. 

Tarragona is a beautiful, modern port city with 133,000 inhabitants located in Catalonia in northeastern Spain. The charming city is known for its beautiful beaches, culinary scene, and rich history - in fact, Tarragona is steeped in history, and its architectural highlights include remains of structures from ancient Roman times as well as from the Middle Ages. 

The Romans who settled the colony in 218 BC made it the capital of the province and called it "Tarraco." It was considered one of the most beautiful cities in the empire and a favorite of the emperors Augustus and Hadrian who often stayed there, especially in the winter months. The historic Roman city of Tarraco was recognized by UNESCO as a World Conservation Site. The Tarragona Cathedral, which is perched at the highest point above the old town, is iconic with its Gothic arches, delightful courtyards, and stone statues. Built from the 12th to the 14th centuries on a site where a temple to Jupiter once stood, it represents the city’s architectural diversity. The panoramic view from the bell tower is spectacular! The Santa Tecla Chapel, the patron saint of the city, is famous for the magnificent reliefs that describe the story of her life. The Tarragona Amphitheatre, located near the beach, is a well-preserved 2nd century Roman amphitheater that was used for gladiator fights with up to 14,000 spectators. The Passeig Arqueologic is an archaeological promenade which runs along the 2nd century city walls. It was built on huge rocks financed by the famous Scipio family in the 3rd century BC. The wall was reinforced and renovated in the Middle Ages and underwent alterations again in the 18th century. Today, this well-preserved archeological site is covered in beautiful flowers and well-kept gardens. The charming Placa del Rei, King’s Square, is a focal point of the Gothic quarter, and there are several museums and other points of interest nearby. The National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona houses a collection of artifacts from the Roman period, remains of buildings of the Roman town, Tarraco, decorative sculptures, coins, murals, and bells. Its main attraction is the mosaics, the most spectacular collection in all of Catalonia. The 1st century Roman arena, the Circo Romano, was built to host chariot races. While only a few parts of the outer façade and a few terraces remain, you can walk through the tunnels where the horses used to line up, view the Roman artifacts in the museum, and admire the spectacular view from the rooftop. Les Ferreres Aqueduct, with its 36 arches, is located a few minutes north of Tarragona in a forested valley. It is an 820-foot section of an ancient aqueduct that brought water to Roman Tarraco from the Francoli River. The Praetorium, the palace of Augustus, is actually not a palace, but one of the towers of the Forum. The tower is now a museum which tells the history of the town and houses the Hippolytus Sarcophagus, a magnificent work of art with sculpted decorations that was rescued unscathed from the sea in 1948. The Rambla Nova, which ends by the sea, is the city’s main boulevard. It is decorated with statues, fountains, acacia trees and flower beds, and is lined with many cafes, elegant shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Pedestrian streets, which offer great shopping, emerge from this main street. At the other end of the boulevard is the city’s main promenade, the beautiful Passeig De Les Palmeres, with its well-known observation deck known as the "Mediterranean Balcony," Balco Del Mediterrani, which is built at a height of about 115 feet above sea level and offers a wonderful view of the area. Tarragona has a rich cultural life and is home to several famous festivals, including the famous Santa Tecla which takes place in mid-September and honors the city’s patron saint, Santa Tecla. The Sant Magi takes place in mid-August to celebrate the city’s other patron saint, and it includes a celebratory parade and “castellers,” human towers. Also in September is the International Fireworks Competition which lights up the city’s skies with vivid colors.