Month: February 2022

Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, located on the east coast of the island of Zealand facing the Øresund Strait that separates it from Sweden. At its origin the city was a fishing village; founded by the Vikings in the 10th century. Today, the city is the seat of the government, the National Parliament and the Danish monarchy and Christiansborg Castle is home to several institutions. The standard of living is very high. Vesterbro (trendy area), Rosenborg Castle and the Latin Quarter are in the historic center. One of the most famous symbols of the city, the statue of the Little Mermaid, lies to the east, on the coast. There are several bridges and the port of Nyhavn is very picturesque with its colorful wooden houses. It is also a city that promotes cycling with many kilometers of bike paths. Several cruise lines have chosen Copenhagen in their itinerary. To see: Kronborg, Rosemborg, Frederiskborg, among the castles; the Amalienborg Palace, the statue of the Little Mermaid, the Danish Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum, the Tivoli Gardens, the Cathedral of Our Lady, among others.

Tips

If you are taking the public transport, ask about it as you can travel with the same ticket in different areas.

You can also take a ferry to Oslo (Norway) or Swinoujscie (Poland).

If you visit the city in July, you can enjoy the Jazz Festival.

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Giardini-Naxos is an Italian municipality in the metropolitan city of Messina in Sicily, located about 40 kilometers from Messina, about 39 kilometers from Catania and 9 kilometers from Taormina. The city is located on the Ionian Sea. This place was long ago the first Greek establishment in Sicily and had the name of Naxos. The city is very visited for its beautiful sandy beaches and tourism is the main source of income. We find hotel facilities and even apartments for rent throughout the summer period. You have a nice stroll for long walks, souvenir shops, bars, pizzerias and restaurants to have a good time by the sea. The center of the city is the Abbate Cacciola Square. To see: the Nike (the work of Carmelo Mendola representing the city and the twinning with the city of Chalkida Eubea); the church of St- Mary Recommended; the statue of Teocles (the founder of Naxos); the archaeological park; the port of Naxos, the church of St-Pancrace among other attractions.

Tips

If you are in Taormina, there is the bus that takes you to the seafront of Giardini Naxos.

There is also a small harbor, which is used to bring tourists from cruise ships to the mainland.

As you can imagine, this is the place to eat fresh fish dishes.

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