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Atrocities of Vlad Tepes
Vlad III is known for his inhuman cruelty. Impalement was his preferred method of torture and execution. Impalement was and is one of the most gruesome ways of dying imaginable, as it was typically slow and painful.
Vlad usually had a horse attached to each of the victim’s legs and a sharpened stake...
Posted by admin in Cool Places, Featured Articles, Romania, Useful Advices on 11 2nd, 2009 | 3 Comments
History and life of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula)
Vlad the Impaler (Vlad III – Tepes) was born in November or December of 1431 in Transylvania, in city of Sighisoara. The house where he was born is still standing, and is near the clock tower in Sighisoara and on the building exists a small inscription mentioning this. The house is located in a...
Prague wine harvesting festival, tasting the burcak
It was our fifth day in Prague and a beautiful Sunday. It would have been a waste to stay home, so we decided to go for a walk to explore little more of Prague’s beauties.
Walking near Prague Castle and Royal Garden we arrived to Prague wine harvesting festival (vinobrani) and we decided to stay...
Posted by admin in Cool Places, Countries, Czech Republic, Useful Advices on 09 6th, 2009 | No Comments
Visiting Prague Zoo, and best sausage ever
After 4 days we got tired of sightseeing and we were told that the Prague Zoo is a great place to visit. Saturday, September 19th, in early morning we decided to visit the Zoo.
The Prague Zoo is located in Troja, a border city quarter, but it is well accessible from the center. From the underground station...
Medieval festival at Sighisoara
I had the chance to visit Sighisoara between 21 and 23 July. In this period was held the Festival of Medieval Arts and Crafts which is recreating a medieval atmosphere complete with troubadour music and costume parades, street entertainers and handicraft displays, open-air concerts and medieval ceremonies....
Visiting the Fountains of Peterhof
From the entrance of the Peterhof estate we have been surprised of the big number of fountains. They are turned on early in the morning and shut down at 18:00 (6:00 PM).
The fountains are one of Russia’s most famous tourist attractions, drawing millions of visitors every year. Fountains were intrinsic...
Visiting Monplaisir
Peter the Great’s pet project at Peterhof was this small but charming summer palace, which the Tsar designed by and for himself, although he sought the help of several architects to do so.
If you arrive in Peterhof by boat, Monplaisir is one of the first sights to greet you. Sitting in the eastern...
Visiting Peterhof Park and Gardens
As we pass the castle in front we can see the fountains and the big park. The spectacular parkland at Peterhof is remarkable for the mix of styles embedded in its design. Peterhof is like an encyclopedia of park design through the age of empire. Particularly impressive is the fact that the master landscapers...
Visiting Peterhof (Petrodvorets)
Second day of our visit at St. Petersburg is dedicated visiting Peterhof. We left early in the morning. Near the Baltic train station is a bus station from where each 10 minutes a bus leaves for Peterhof. For 60 rubles you can jump in one of them and spend 45 min watching the St. Petersburg and surrounding...
Visiting Sankt Petersburg
This summer we had the chance to visit St. Petersburg (Peter). We went for the mysterious twilight of the White Nights and to visit the famous Hermitage Museum.
Sankt Petersburg is the northernmost major city of the world and one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Peter has all the ingredients...
Visiting the Old Town Square or Staromestske Namesti
Visiting the Old Town Square or Staromestske Namesti in Prague is like traveling back in time, 600 or 700 years. Here you can feel in the air the dramatic history of Prague and czech people.
The Old Town Square is one of two main squares in the city centre. We have travel many countries and cities and...
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