Tuesday, November 24, 2009 / Labels: France - Le Havre
Le Volcan
This House of Culture in Le Havre was constructed in 1982 by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. The building shaped like a volcano shelters a theatre and a cinema showing independent films. The complex is composed in two large auditoriums, Le Grand Volcan with 1200 seats and Le Petit Volcan with 200 to 500 seats.
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Monday, November 23, 2009 / Labels: France - Le Havre
The Malraux Museum
The Malraux Museum has a wide collection of paintings from the 16th to the 20th century. After the Orsay Museum in Paris it holds the most important collection of impressionist masterpieces in France. The Malraux features work of Boudin, Renoir, Pissarro, Monet and many more.
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Sunday, November 22, 2009 / Labels: France - Le Havre
The Beach of Le Havre
The beach of Le Havre is located only 500 metres from the city centre. It stretches out for 2 kilometres along the North Sea. Next to the beach is a 4 kilometres long promenade that brings you from the pebbled beach to the marina.Monday, November 16, 2009 / Labels: Belgium - Liège
Liège
Liège is the capital of the Province of Liège in the French speaking region of Belgium. It is located in the valley of the Meuse river, close to the borders with the Netherlands and Germany.
View of the Meuse river
Saint Jean fountain in the Rue Hors-Château.
Town Hall in the Place du Marché.
Bus station in the Place St. Lambert.
Saint Antoine Church in the Rue Moray.
Royal Opera of Wallonie.
Statue along the river Meuse, close to the Aquarium Museum.
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Sunday, November 15, 2009 / Labels: Belgium - Liège
View from the Citadel
When walking towards the Citadel from the Montagne de Bueren you'll see this Monument au 14ème régiment de ligne(first photo). If you walk a bit more further you'll reach a nice spot from where you have a wonderful view of Liège.Wednesday, November 11, 2009 / Labels: Belgium - Liège
Prince Bishops' Palace
The Prince Bishops' Palace was built in 1526 after the original palace was destroyed by a fire. It was constructed with elements of Gothic and Italian Renaissance. The palace was the home of the Prince Bishop of Liège, nowdays it houses parts of the provincial government and the Courts of Justice. The Prince Bishops' Palace is located on the Saint Lambert's Square, where the Saint Lambert Cathedral used to stand before the French Revolution.
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Sunday, November 08, 2009 / Labels: Belgium - Liège
Saint Paul's Cathedral in Liège
The Saint Paul's church was founded in the 1oth century, it was promoted to cathedral in the 19th century to replace the demolished Saint-Lambert Cathedral. The interior is decorated with beautiful frescoes on the ceiling, colourful stained glass and a marble sculpture of 'Christ in his grave' made by Delcour in 1696.The treasury room of the cathedral contains many silver and gold items with a reliquary bust of Saint Lambert and the reliquary of Charles the Bold as highlights. The admission fee for the treasury room is 5 € for adults, 3 € for seniors and students.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 / Labels: Belgium - Liège
The Aquarium Museum
The Aquarium Museum in Liège is divided into two parts: the Zoological Museum and the Aquarium. In the museum halls are over 20.000 preserved specimens from across the globe, ranging from the smallest insects to a 19 meter long whale.The Aquarium rooms have 46 tanks with about 250 animal species. Here you can have a closer look at piranhas, sharks and the Australian Stonefish amongst other fish.
Monday, November 02, 2009 / Labels: Belgium - Liège
Montagne de Bueren in Liège
The Montagne de Bueren is a 374 steps long staircase in Liège. The stairs were built in 1881 to allow soldiers on top of the hill to go down to the centre without having to walk through the dangerous alleys. When you reach the top you'll be rewarded with a great view of the city and the Meuse river.
Saturday, October 31, 2009 / Labels: Germany - Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is situated on the Main River in the south-west part of Germany. The city is the financial and transportation centre of Germany and the largest financial centre in Europe.
Skyline of the Financial District in Frankfurt
The Main River
Eschenheimer Turm, remaining tower of the medieval fortifications
Statue on the Borsenplatz
Palaisquartier Tower, close the MyZeil Shopping Centre. 
Fountain in the park
Buildings opposite the Old Opera House.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 / Labels: Germany - Frankfurt am Main
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange was established in 1585 and is operated by the Deutsche Börse AG. It's one of the biggest stock exchange places in the world with more than 300 market participants.View location in Frankfurt, Germany
Saturday, October 24, 2009 / Labels: Germany - Frankfurt am Main
The Financial District in Frankfurt
Frankfurt's skyline is dominated by high-rise buildings that are situated in the financial district of the city. With 10 skyscrapers, Frankfurt is ranked second of cities with the most skyscrapers in Europe. The tallest skyscrapers of Frankfurt is the Commerzbank Tower, With a height of 259 metres (850 ft).Saturday, October 17, 2009 / Labels: Germany - Frankfurt am Main
The Römerberg square
The Römerberg Square is located in the historical centre of Frankfurt. The square was destroyed in a bombardment in WWII but rebuild in the original style. It is surrounded by half timbered houses and the Römer(1st photo), which is the town hall of Frankfurt am Main. On the south side of the square is the Old Nicholas Church(3rd photo).
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009 / Labels: Germany - Frankfurt am Main
The Old Opera House in Frankfurt
The Old Opera House in Frankfurt was build in 1880 in Renaissance style. At that time it was one of Germany's most important opera houses. After the building was heavily damaged during World War II, it was reconstructed as a congress and concert hall.
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