The Grand Royale London Hyde Park is Full of Character But the Rooms are Small: The Grand Royale London's Edwardian reception area and lounge caught my attention when I was looking for a London hotel for our September stay. The dark timber floors, wood panel walls, marble fireplace and … [Read more...]
St James's Park – A Royal Park in London
St James's Park is a Royal Park in the Historic Heart of London: Much smaller in size than Hyde Park, St James's Park's royal associations are nevertheless just as impressive as those of its larger sister royal park, if not more. Surrounded by three palaces, Westminster (now the Houses of … [Read more...]
The Mall – The Ceremonial Route to Buckingham Palace
The Iconic Mall in London Was Created As A Ceremonial Route: The Mall in London was designed as a broad triumphal approach leading from Trafalgar Square to the impressive Admiralty Arch and then on to Buckingham Palace. This ceremonial route was created in 1911 by Sir Aston Webb when he … [Read more...]
Greenwich Park – The Oldest of the Royal Parks
Greenwich Park Is Part of the Greenwich World Heritage Site, Home to Prime Meridian Line: Greenwich Park was originally the grounds of a royal palace. Since the land was inherited by Henry V's brother in 1427, generations of monarchs have taken an interest in the park and built their manors and … [Read more...]
London Canal Museum – An Interesting Canal Museum
A Fascinating Canal Museum that tells of the Role that London Canals Once Played: Before the arrival of railways, London's canals played an important role as commercial waterways where all types of cargoes were transported and trade carried out. The people who worked on the London canals, their … [Read more...]
Horse Guards Parade – A Venue for Royal Ceremonies
Horse Guards Parade is the Parade Ground for Many London Royal Ceremonies: Located at the heart of Whitehall, the political centre of Britain, Horse Guards Parade is where some of the best of British royal parades and ceremonies take place in London. The Changing the Guard Ceremony (horse … [Read more...]
Café Einstein – A Classic Viennese-Style Café in Berlin
Café Einstein - A Plush and Elegant Café in Berlin: By the time we finished exploring Unter Den Linden on a chilly and wet Sunday afternoon, a cup of coffee was much needed. There are a few cafés along this Berlin boulevard but it's hard to go pass the famous Café Einstein. Café Einstein is a … [Read more...]
Bundesgartenschau 2011 – Horticultural Show in Koblenz
'Koblenz in Bloom' with the Bundesgartenschau 2011: Roses © GNTBKoblenz is the site of the Bundesgartenschau 2011 (BUGA Koblenz 2011), the 2011 Federal Horticultural Show, and this town on the Upper Middle Rhine will literally be in bloom. 'Koblenz in Bloom' will dazzle visitors for six months … [Read more...]
Pergamon Museum – The Most Visited Berlin Museum
Berlin Museum: Pergamon Museum on Berlin's Famous Museum Island: The Pergamon Museum takes its name from the Pergamon Altar which takes pride of place in the Museum's main hall. Situated on Berlin's famous Museum Island, the Pergamon Museum is the most visited Berlin museum. The Pergamon … [Read more...]
Altes Museum Berlin – Museum Island
Berlin Museum - Altes Museum Berlin on Museum Island: Situated on Berlin's famous Museum Island, the Altes Museum Berlin building is one of the most beautiful and important works in Neo-Classical architecture in the world. Previously a Royal Museum Designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel the … [Read more...]
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