Atrocities of Vlad Tepes
Posted November 2, 2009 / By admin / 0 Comments
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 was gradually …
History and life of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula)
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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 prosperous …
Voyta Residence Prague Hotel
Posted October 30, 2009 / By admin / 0 Comments
Prague, the capital of Czech Republic is situated in the heart of Europe. Prague is considered as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Medieval architecture, ancient cathedral, narrow streets, impressive brigdes through Vltava River gives this town truly romantic spirit. Also Prague is known for its great nightlife. Prague is full of pubs, …
Prague wine harvesting festival, tasting the burcak
Posted September 20, 2009 / By admin / 0 Comments
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 …
Visiting Prague Zoo, and best sausage ever
Posted September 6, 2009 / By admin / 0 Comments
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 …
Medieval festival at Sighisoara
Posted August 1, 2009 / By admin / 0 Comments
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. This event offers you the chance to immerse …
Visiting the Fountains of Peterhof
Posted June 25, 2009 / By admin / 0 Comments
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 to Peter the Great’s …
Visiting Monplaisir
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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 corner …
Visiting Peterhof Park and Gardens
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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 and …
Visiting Peterhof (Petrodvorets)
Posted June 24, 2009 / By admin / 0 Comments
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 …
Visiting Sankt Petersburg
Posted June 23, 2009 / By admin / 0 Comments
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 for an unforgettable travel …
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