|
|
 |
|
|
Mediterranean Cruise Holidays Destinations by Tom Clancy
|
|
|
Mediterranean Cruise Holidays Destinations |
|
|
|
|
|
Travel & Tourism
|
|
|
Mediterranean Cruise Holidays Destinations Mediterranean Cruise have so much to offer each destination has it’s own charm and beauty each with it own rich historical past. Whether it’s ancient city Rome the wonderful art and architecture of Barcelona or the lure of the Adriatic sea in Dubrovnik an action packed holiday awaits. Barcelona's is one the favourite destinations on a Med cruise top attractions for tourists is admiring the city's modernist architecture and the works of Antoni Gaudi in particular. Just walking around you'll come across various examples of Gaudi’s work throughout the city, both civil or religious buildings. The best known are the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, inspired the English garden city movement; and Casa Mila or La Pedrera both were declared UNESCO World Heritage in 1984. Picasso spent most of his youth in Barcelona, and the city was said to be a huge influence on the artist who was regularly seen discussing art with Salvador Dali and other influential figures at the legendary venue Els 4 Gats. The city today hosts a Picasso museum. After all that, be sure to sample ‘Pintxos’, these are Basque tapas - plates of bite-sized goodies served atop a piece of bread. Dubrovnik Most of Dubrovnik's main attractions stand a short walk from the main square of Luza, just in from the Old Port. Surrounding Luza are the main historic attractions of the Rector's Palace; the Cathedral and its treasury; the Sponza Palace; and the Dominican monastery. At the other end of Stradun, by the Pile Gate, the main draw-bridged entrance to the Old Town, stands Onofrio's Great Fountain. Behind the Franciscan church nearby, the Franciscan monastery, embellished with beautiful cloisters, houses what is claimed to be the world's oldest pharmacy and a museum of religious artefacts. The main modern attraction is also nearby, War Photo Limited, exhibitions of conflict photography, of Dubrovnik and other recent clashes. Rome Is one of the most visited cities in the world, and is steeped in history, The Coliseum , the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire, was at the heart of ancient Rome. It’s one of the city’s top attractions and was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. The Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Pietro Bracci. It is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The Vatican City is the smallest internationally recognised independent state in the world by both area and population, and contains many cultural sites such as St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the official residence of the Pope and host to the iconic works of Michelangelo Buonarroti. The Vatican Museums are located within the city's boundaries and it boasts an immense collection of art built up by the Catholic Church throughout the centuries, including some of the most renowned classical sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. For more information on a magical Mediterranean Cruise Holiday contact the cruise experts Cruise Holidays at 62/63, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 018173558 or visit www.cruiseholidays.ie
Related Articles -
Mediterranean Cruise Holidays, Cruise Holidays,
|
Rate This Article  |
|
|
|
|
|
Do you Agree or Disagree? Have a Comment? POST IT!
| Reader Opinions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Author Login |
|
|
 |
Advertiser Login
ADVERTISE HERE NOW!
Limited Time $60 Offer!
90 Days-1.5 Million Views
|
|
TIM FAY
After 60-plus years of living, I am just trying to pass down some of the information that I have lea...more
|
|
|
|
|
LAURA JEEVES
At LeadGenerators, we specialise in content-led Online Marketing Strategies for our clients in the t...more
|
|
|
|
|
ALEX BELSEY
I am the editor of QUAY Magazine, a B2B publication based in the South West of the UK. I am also the...more
|
|
|
|
|
GENE MYERS
Author of four books and two screenplays; frequent magazine contributor. I have four other books "in...more
|
|
|
|
|
SUSAN FRIESEN
Located in the lower mainland of B.C., Susan Friesen is a visionary brand strategist, entrepreneur, ...more
|
|
|
|
|
STEPHEN BYE
Steve Bye is currently a fiction writer, who published his first novel, ‘Looking Forward Through the...more
|
|
|
|
|
SHALINI MITTAL
A postgraduate in Fashion Technology. Shalini is a writer at heart! Writing for her is an expression...more
|
|
|
|
|
ADRIAN JOELE
I have been involved in nutrition and weight management for over 12 years and I like to share my kn...more
|
|
|
|
|
JAMES KENNY
James is a Research Enthusiast that focuses on the understanding of how things work and can be impro...more
|
|
|
|
