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A Short Visit to Lisbon
When you only have time for a short visit to Lisbon you want to make sure to prioritize only the best right? So we assembled together our experiences so you can be scrupulous in choosing how you spend your time there. Let’s call it, only the essentials. Jerónimos Monastery The beautiful 13th century monastery is located in the area of Belem. Even if you only have a short visit to Lisbon, keep this on your list. It’s a very reasonable entrance fee to get in and see the elegant architecture and art displayed inside. This UNESCO world heritage site also hosts the Maritime and National Archeology Museums in it’s main…
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Visiting Wales Beaumaris Castle
Beaumaris Castle is a beautiful 13th century relic we explored in Northern Wales. It really is too bad that King Edward the first didn’t get a chance to complete it. Although given he forcibly moved an entire community in order to build it I suppose he didn’t really deserve to. What we have been left now, are beautiful ancient castle ruins. Getting There My husband took me to see Beaumaris Castle from his hometown of Liverpool when I was visiting him there. We drove through the Queensway tunnel under the river Mersey. Once into Wales we drive through the welsh countryside. I loved how it was exactly how I would…
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Points of Interest in Segovia
Segovia is located the central part of Spain. It is one of many beautiful cities in Spain and has seriously ancient roots. This history has left behind numerous points of interest to enjoy that have remained after all these years. I visited the city in early January when I personally enjoyed the milder weather compared to my usual Midwestern American winter. Unfortunately, traveling during this time also meant it was somewhat gloomy and rainy during my time there. A bonus of traveling there during this time is that they still had up many beautiful Christmas lights which was a real treat. Whichever time you choose to go, you will be…
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Top Six Most Beautiful Places in Salamanca, Spain
Salamanca is an ancient and charming city in the Northwest part of Spain. Like many visitors to Salamanca I was there to study at it’s renowned University. While I was there, I took the time to explore much of what the city has to offer and found that there were numerous beautiful places in Salamanca that rival those of the larger and more well-known European cities. I compiled six of my very favorites in no particular order and explain why they made the cut. El Plaza Mayor Like many European cities Salamanca has a large main square. I think Salamanca’s is particularly beautiful. I visited during the holiday season so…
