city guides & monuments
Lucca is a fortified city with many historical monuments. It was founded by the Etruscans and became a Roman colony in 180 BC. Then, in the 12th century, the city developed an important economic prosperity based on the manufacture and the trade of silk. Its most beautiful monuments date from this period.
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The city of Pisa is known worldwide for its famous leaning tower. It is part of the Piazza dei Miracoli, a monumental complex testifying to the power of the city during the Middle Ages. Indeed, Pisa was an important maritime center in the 12th and 13th centuries.
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Nice is the economic and cultural capital of the Côte d’Azur in France (French Riviera). It is located by the Mediterranean Sea and is surrounded by mountains. Its old town is characterized by the urbanism and architecture of an Italian fortified city, which is explained by the fact that it was once part of Liguria.
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Lüneburg is a small German medieval town located in the Land of Lower Saxony. In the Middle Ages, it was particularly rich thanks to the salt trade. Fortunately, its charming historic center was not destroyed during the Second World War. It features several North German Brick Gothic monuments.
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Camogli is a typical fishing village of Liguria in Italy. It stands out with its brightly colored (and trompe-l’oeil) houses, its large pebble beach and its magnificent basilica that contrasts with the turquoise water of the sea.
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The Cinque Terre are seaside villages located to the west of La Spezia in Italy. They are known for their colourful buildings that occupy the rugged landscape and the beautiful hiking trails that connect them. They are part of the Cinque Terre National Park as well as UNESCO’s World Heritage.
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Portofino is a fishing village located in the Italian Riviera. It is famous for its colourful harbour along as its association with celebrities and artists. Pretty pastel-coloured and trompe-l’oeil buildings line the shore.
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Capital of Ireland, Dublin is known for its many pubs, nightlife and festive locals. The city has many monuments dating back to medieval times in addition to a rich cultural history.
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Coimbra is the oldest university city in Portugal. Its narrow and steep streets that cover the hill of Alcaçoba are populated by students. The university and the cathedrals are located in the magnificent historic center.
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Portugal has many monasteries and convents across the country. Here are two of them.
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