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Known as the Europe´s oldest city, Knossos, a large archaeological site covering 22000 sq.m situated 6 km from Heraklion, Crete, keeps a lot of secretes. It is often associated with Minotaur, a creature with a head of a bull and a body of a man, a mythological son of the king Minos kept in the labyrinth. Th Minoan culture reached a peak of development between 1700 and 1450 BC, Knossos city-state suffered two earthquakes and was rebuilt twice and was discovered only in 1878 by Minos Kalokairinos. The excavation started only in 1900 by a British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans.
The major spots of the ancient city are the Great Palace, the Little Palace, the Royal Villa, The Royal Sanctuary, the House of the high Priest and the Caravan Serai.

Knossos, Crete


Knossos, Crete
Knossos, Crete

Fresco from Knossos, Crete

Knossos, Crete
Knossos, Crete
Fresco from Knossos, Crete
Knossos, Crete

Knossos, Crete



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Planning your trip to Barcelona you must have faced the choice of the area where to stay. Barcelona is not a big city and has only 1,600 million people, but its neighborhoods are very different in terms of safety and features. So when picking up a luxury apartment in Barcelona depending on your trip preferences, you might chose one area over another one.


Number 3. Diagonal Mar

If you are planning a beach holiday, Barcelona is a great place for that. Located right in the city line, Barcelona enjoys several sandy beaches including Barceloneta, Bogatell, Mar Bella and Nova Mar Bella. All easily reachable by public transport or by taxi, these family-friendly beaches with cafes and restaurants are beloved both by the tourists and Barcelona residents. If you are a lover of fresh design and condominiums with a pool, a gym, a tennis and other facilities, your area is Diagonal Mar, home to Mar Bella and Nova Mar Bella beaches and a big shopping mall, located just within 10 minutes drive from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Spectacular Seaview Penthouse, Barcelona

Diagonal Mar Park, Barcelona
Diagonal Mar Park, Barcelona


Diagonal Mar Park, Barcelona
Luxury Duplex Penthouse Mar, Barcelona

Number 2. Ciutat Vella: el Born
Those looking for the most authentic experience shall pay attention to the Old City, or Ciutat Vella in Catalan. Comprising of four neighborhoods, La Barceloneta, el Raval, el Gotic and Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera and home to the famous Las Ramblas, this area is located in the city centre. With plenty of new elegant cafes, designer & handcraft shops, cocktail bars and workshops, the place is being living a rebirth these days. Barcelona´s big secrets keeper, Ciutat Vella boasts typical gothic architecture, narrow streets and fortified walls going back to the Roman Empire history. El Born and el Gotico are considered to be the most cosmopolitan, chicest and boheme neighborhoods of the area.

El Born, Barcelona
Barrio Gotico, Barcelona
Gothic Quarter Deluxe Studio, Barcelona


Gothic Quarter Deluxe Studio building entrance, Barcelona

Number 1. Eixample
If you are coming for a lot of sightseeing, fine dining and walking around, your area is Eixample. Situated right in the city centre and comprising two main neighborhood, Eixample Esquerra and Eixample Dreta, this area hosts the many of the main sightseeing points of the city including La Pedrera and Casa Batllo by Antoni Gaudi, the main half-pedestrian street of Barcelona, Rambla de Catalunya, and the emblematic Passeig de Gracia. Within a short walk from Sagrada Familia and full of restaurants, cafes, bars and luxury shops, Eixample has converted into a must-live for any Barcelona tourist.

Casa Batllo on Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona

Golden Collection Apartment, Eixample
Golden Collection Apartment, Eixample
Rambla Luxury Residence, Barcelona
Luxury Spa Palace Apartment, Barcelona

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Every place in the world has its must see´s: some architectural hot spots, museums, parks, pearls of nature, statues and sport venues. The Basque Country, Euskadi, is not an exception and is primarily known for its stunning nature and delicious food. A person who can say he did not like the Basque food or the breath taking sea views and lush green forests simply does not exist. It is a fact. San Sebastian, the coastal jewel of the Basque Country, is a good ambassador of the local culture with plenty of things to do in town and around it.

San Sebastian Old Town
The mecca of the architecture lovers, the Old city lined with small shops, pintxo bars and foodie clubs houses two major religious buildings of the city Basílica de Santa María del Coro and Iglesia San Vicente, as well as San Telmo Museum and Plaza de Constitución hosting the city´s main events and the best bars. Check our luxury villas in San Sebastian to be in the best spot.

Old Town, San Sebastian



Santa Maria del Coro, San Sebastian

Romantic Area 
Characterized by an eclectic style with the advent of the modern buildings, the Romantic Area, the New City, has various gems worthy of seeing. Do not miss the City Hall, opened as a casino in the back in 1897, Catedral del Buen Pastor particularly known for its facade, Maria Cristina Bridge and Plaza de Bilbao.

City Hall, San Sebastian


Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastian


The Concha Bay
Depicted on all the possible post cards and magnets, a kilometre and a half of lily white sand, with the notable lamp posts and rails, island Santa Clara, the Concha Bay has become the visit card of San Sebastian.

Concha Bay, San Sebastian


Mount Igueldo
Accessible by the classical funicular and overlooking la Concha, the mount Igueldo houses an amusement park and an ancient lighthouse converted to a spectacular viewing point.

Igeldo Lighthouse, San Sebastian





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Des lieux splendides à visiter en Corée du Sud

La Corée du Sud regorge de sites attrayants. Durant les vacances en famille ou en amoureux, les globe-trotters auront l’embarras du choix sur les lieux à découvrir dans ce pays. Pour apprécier des merveilles culturelles et artistiques, les routards peuvent commencer par la visite de la capitale coréenne, Séoul. Cette cité est la localité la plus vaste de cette contrée avec une superficie d’environ 605 km2. Des châteaux, des pagodes, des centres commerciaux et des marchés sont implantés dans ce milieu urbain. Là, les touristes peuvent admirer Changdeokgung, le plus grand palais de la dynastie Joseon. Cet édifice est l’un des endroits historiques de la Corée du Sud. Couvrant une surface de 45 ha, cette résidence royale a été fondée en 1405 et est inscrite au patrimoine mondial de l’Unesco. Détruite par l’invasion japonaise de 1592, elle a fait l’objet de travaux de reconstruction en 1609.Cette forteresse abrite des bâtiments, des pavillons et des galeries.

Sokcho

Sokcho, une cité magnifique de la Corée du Sud
Un détour à Sokcho est à ne pas rater lors d’un circuit Corée du Sud. Cette ville portuaire est située au nord-est de cette contrée, à environ 150 km de Séoul. Elle est connue pour son magnifique front de mer. De nombreux vacanciers viennent se baigner dans cette eau claire chaque été. En outre, des paysages somptueux à l’exemple des montagnes et des végétations sauvages font de cette localité un trésor authentique. Les bourlingueurs y verront en particulier le fameux Seoraksan qui est le plus haut massif des monts Taebaek. Rassemblant une trentaine de cimes, ce montfaitla fierté des Coréens. Elle est également appréciée par les amoureux de la nature en raison de sa faune variée regroupant des ours noirs d’Asie, des loutres, des gorals, des cerfs et des faucons ainsi que sa flore riche qui répertorie plus de 1 000 espèces de plantes.
Jeju-do, une destination intéressante du territoire coréen
Comme un voyage sur mesure Costa Rica, un séjour en Corée du Sud est également propice à la visite d’une station balnéaire presque vierge. ÀJeju-do, par exemple, les vacanciers bénéficieront d’une ambiance calme, hors des sentiers battus. Cette île se trouve à environ 85 km de la péninsule coréenne et est encore méconnue des globe-trotters. Elle a été inscrite à la liste des sept nouvelles merveilles de la nature depuis 2007. Les activités à faire dans ce lieu sont innombrables. Pour les grands sportifs, une randonnée aux alentours du volcan Hallasan est à ne pas manquer. Il faut compter en moyenne 6 à 8 h de marche pour effectuer ce circuit. Quant aux tourtereaux, ils sont invités à admirer le lever du soleil au sommet du cratère de SeongsanIlchulbong. L’ascension ne dure qu’une vingtaine de minutes. Arrivé à son point culminant, les amoureux auront une vue surprenante sur des végétations sauvages.
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Impossible to imagine anyone who has marked the architecture of Barcelona more than the brilliant Antoni Gaudí nicknamed God´s Architect. Born in 1852 in Reus, a town not far from Barcelona, the future architect went to school in Barcelona and became a practitioner of Catalan Modernism. Easily distinguishable, his organic style was influenced by natural forms and religion, neo-Gothic art and Oriental techniques. In search of perfection, Gaudi has left an impressive imprint on architecture, but also worked with ceramics, stained glass, wrought iron and wood. His works are mostly located in Barcelona and its surroundings and are admired by architects all over the world for their peculiarity. The fairy-tale Casa Batllo, majestic La Pedrera, stunning Sagrada Familia, impressive Casa Figueras, furniture and forged pieces, you won´t help being surprised.


Sagrada Familia Barcelona
Sagrada Familia Inside, Barcelona


Sagrada Familia Barcelona
Sagrada Familia Inside, Barcelona

Sagrada Familia Barcelona
Sagrada Familia Facade, Barcelona


Sagrada Familia Inside, Barcelona



Casa Batllo Barcelona
Casa Batllo Facade, Barcelona

La Pedrera Barcelona
La Pedrera/ Casa Mila, Barcelona

La Pedrera Barcelona
La Pedrera/ Casa Mila Inside, Barcelona

Park Guell, Barcelona


Bellesguard Barcelona
Torre Bellesguard/Casa Figueras, Barcelona

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