There are many ways to get to the capital of Holland from Russia – even by train, even by private car, but the most convenient way is by plane. There are direct flights to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from both Moscow and St. Petersburg. But from other regions of Russia you will have to fly with…
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Leiden, Netherlands
Oh, this amazing gentleman (sorry, “herr”) Leiden, who was lucky enough to nurse outstanding painters and entertain Nobel laureates. Today it deserves the attention of millions of tourists, and, I must say, not without reason. With a rich past behind him, Leiden is ready to share his story with anyone who sets foot on his…
Food and Attractions in Reykjavik, Iceland
Cuisine and restaurants in Reykjavik Iceland is widely known for its sky-high prices. The restaurants of the northernmost capital of the world confirm this in full measure. But if you set a goal not to starve to death and not spend all your savings on food, there are economical options here too. According to wholevehicles,…
Landmarks of Stockholm, Sweden
According to BRIDGAT, Stockholm is the capital and largest city of Sweden. The entire urban area has about two million inhabitants. The city has its origins in the thirteenth century and experienced its greatest growth in the sixteenth century. In the old town there are still enough streets that remind you of earlier times. However,…
Spain Fast Facts
Spain is located in southwestern Europe, bordering France, Portugal, Andorra and Morocco. Spain also includes the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the North African coast. As a very popular holiday destination, the Mediterranean state has a lot to offer – beautiful landscapes, exciting cities and of course…
Albania Fast Facts
The Balkan state of Albania has had an eventful history and was strongly influenced by Stalinism until the early 1990s. The country borders with Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia and Greece. With its beautiful coastal landscape and magnificent mountains, it is still considered an insider tip in Europe. See andyeducation for education in Albania. Capital City Tirane Size…
Denmark Attractions
Åarhus: Shopping City and European Capital of Culture 2017 Åarhus is Denmark’s most attractive shopping metropolis, ahead of Copenhagen, and was European Capital of Culture in 2017. Åarhus offers a wide range of different shopping opportunities, from small, individual boutiques in the historic Latinerkvarter district to the shopping street Strøget, department stores and the modern…
Geography of Belgium
Located between 4°00′ east longitude and 50°50′ north latitude. In the northwest it is washed by the North Sea, the length of the sea border is 66 km. The Belgian coast has almost rectilinear coastal outlines. The country borders in the southwest with France (620 km), in the north with the Netherlands (450 km), in…
Taormina, Italy
“If someone had to spend just one day in Sicily and asked what they needed to see, I would answer without a doubt: Taormina!” Guy de Maupassant Taormina, one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily, is located on the east coast of the island, surrounded by truly magical landscapes, on the slopes of Mount…
Serbia Geopolitics
The Serbian Socialist Republic was the most important entity of the Federal Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia (RSFI, 1943-1992), led by President Josip Broz ‘Tito’ for most of its history (1953-1980). The political configuration of the country after World War II largely depended on the decisions of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia (Kpj) and its relevance…
Estonia Literature and Cinema
Literature. – The last decade has brought new voices and trends into Estonian literature. The attempt to rework the Soviet past characteristic of many works from the 1990s has been replaced by the interest in the new political and economic reality of the country. On the one hand, identity searches lead to the distant Finno-Ugric…
Italy Historical-political Evolution
Since 1946 Italy has been a parliamentary republic. The main institutions include the president of the republic, who plays an institutional and guarantee role (albeit at times politically relevant), elected by the Parliament in joint session together with the representatives of the regions; the Parliament, perfect bicameral, made up of a Chamber of Deputies, composed…
Greece Religion – History of Studies
The scientific study of Greek religion took place in the field of philology and science of antiquity, now isolating itself and now participating in the progress of the science of religions. It began as a reaction to classical and rationalistic dogmatism (G. Hermann, De mythologia Graecorum antiquissima, Leipzig 1807) and to romantic symbolism (F. Creuzer,…
Causes and Development of the Greek Crisis
Until October 2009, regardless of the onset of the global economic crisis, Greece’s fiscal problems were managed by the eurozone with the typical mechanisms envisaged by the Stability and Growth Pact. Until then, Greece had kept its public debt under control, despite being one of the highest in Europe, exceeding 100% of GDP. In 2004,…
Germany at the End of 1990’s
At the end of the nineties, the German socio-political situation seemed to reflect, in its many signs of crisis, the difficult decade of unitary life that has just passed. The country was suffering from the consequences of a difficult process of integration between the rich Germany of the West and the Eastern Länder, which were unrelated…
Spain Literature From the Early to Mid-20th Century Part 2
● Minor representatives of this generation are G. Diego, who published his Antología in 1931, and J. Larrea, who, having discovered surrealism, moved permanently to Paris and even began to write in French. The first period of the poetic activity of the Generation of ’27 closes with two extraordinary books of poetry: Romancero gitano (1928) by…
Spain Literature From the Early to Mid-20th Century
Modernism. In Spain indicated with the term of Latin American modernism. From the 1940s onwards, the formula Generación of ’98 (➔ Generation of ’98), coined in 1913 by J. Martínez Ruiz (known under the pseudonym of Azorín). This formula can serve to indicate one of the many components that contributed to the formation of the…
Russia Attractions
Tretyakov Gallery The highlight of Moscow The Tretyakov Gallery is undoubtedly one of the top highlights in Moscow. Anyone traveling to the Russian metropolis should not miss a visit to this art museum. Around 140,000 works of art can be seen in two exhibition halls. The gallery is considered to be the world’s best collection…
Sightseeing in Monaco
Pure luxury in the Principality of Monaco! The city-state of Monaco is particularly popular with the world’s wealthy as a place of residence because there are no taxes. The second smallest country in the world is located on the French Mediterranean coast and therefore has mild winters and warm summers. Admire Monaco’s sights such as…
Bosnia and Herzegovina Main Cities
In January 2001, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Yugoslavia agreed to work more closely together again (especially in the fields of trade and transport; to this end, among other things, the formation of an intergovernmental working group) and to set up a “Commission for Truth and Reconciliation” on the causes and course of the war 1992–95….
Northwest Passage
While Spain and Portugal explored and controlled the sea routes across the southern hemisphere in the 16th century, the English in particular made repeated attempts to find a way to Asia on the north-western route through the polar region until the 19th century. The following article presents the travels of the British and Americans who,…
Northern Ireland Conflict
They vigorously defended themselves against the discrimination through which the Catholics were curtailed in their political participation. In 1967 the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) came into being, which campaigned for fundamental reforms and the implementation of social equality with mass demonstrations and civil disobedience. The government responded with repressive measures. In view of…
Northern Ireland Conflict History
The history of the Northern Ireland conflict goes back to the Middle Ages. By 1200 the Anglo-Normans had conquered much of the Irish island. In doing so, they benefited from the quarrels of the Irish clans and the lack of central Irish power. However, until the 16th century, English rule was limited to the Irish…
Irish Poetry
Unlike many other countries, poetry in Ireland has had a strong presence in public life for centuries. From the royal houses in the early Middle Ages to the 21st century, the role of the poet has been very important in Irish society. Similar to theater, but also narrative literature, poetry lives in dialogue with the…
Europe Overview
Europe, with around 10 million km 2 and around 742 million residents according to COUNTRYAAH.COM, is the second smallest continent (after Australia), which forms a contiguous land mass with Asia (Eurasia); In terms of cultural geography, however, Europe is a separate continent. The dividing line is formed by the Ural Mountains, Ural River, Caspian Sea…
Famous Doctors and Natural Scientists in U.K. Part IV
Isaac Newton (1643-1727) physicist, mathematician, astronomer, alchemist, philosopher. Newton was born in 1643 in Woolsthorpeby-Colsterworth, the son of a farmer, and studied at Cambridge. Newton wrote one of the most important mathematical writings, the “Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica”, in which he presented the law of gravitation and the laws of motion. His research is still…
Famous Doctors and Natural Scientists in U.K. Part III
John Kerr (1824-1907) physicist. John Kerr was born in Ardrossan in 1824 and studied in Glasgow, where he later taught mathematics. In his research into magnetic fields and electromagnetic voltages, he discovered the so-called electro-optical Kerr effect in 1875, from which the Kerr cell emerged to convert voltage fluctuations. Two years later, the magneto-optical Kerr…
Famous Doctors and Natural Scientists in U.K. Part II
John Dee (1527-1608) mathematician, astronomer, geographer and mystic. Dee was born in London in 1527 and studied at Cambridge. He proved to be not only a navigation expert and precise scientist who coined terms such as “British Empire”, but also an alchemist and advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. His field of research and activity was…
Famous Doctors and Natural Scientists in U.K. Part I
Thomas Andrews (1813-1885) physicist and chemist. Thomas Andrews was born in Belfast in 1813 and completed a long student career, including in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Paris. The later member of the London Royal Society (from 1849) practiced simultaneously as a doctor and taught as a chemistry professor in Belfast. His research and knowledge in the…
The High Mountain Reservoirs in Kaprun
Is there anything better than escaping the stressful everyday life and leaving the hustle and bustle of the big city behind? Go to Kaprun and experience not only a picturesque landscape, but also let the high mountain reservoirs cast a spell over you. At an altitude of over 2000 meters, you have the chance to…