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Historical Museum 300x225 The Amsterdam Historical MuseumNot only is Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, but also one of the most historic cities in the country. A culture of art appreciation invade Amsterdam. Not in vain two museums are famous throughout Europe dedicadoa two Dutch painters, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rembrandt House.

No doubt one of the main attractions for travelers who love culture and art who can find the best cheap flights to Amsterdam on the web, which provides the guarantee of the case expeditiously.

And like the Rijksmuseum which houses a collection of 17-century Dutch artists Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals, visitors can recored the Amsterdam Historical Museum (Amsterdam Historisch Museum) located ina magnificent building once the orphanage city built in the 15th century and expanded in 17.

Since 1975, the complex houses the city’s historical museum. The main focus is on the age of the city century 17 gold, a period when Amsterdam was the richest city in the world, and some of the most interesting are the stores that made him rich.

There are countless fascinating details about this ancient city and its people. The collection consists of paintings, prints, Marquette, and archaeological finds and shows how Amsterdam grew from a small medieval town to a center of world renown. The permanent exhibition, which are continually added to temporary exhibitions, also has a large selection of porcelain and silver.

The permanent exhibitions are located around inner courtyards of the complex. There are clear signs that allow visitors to focus on a specific period. Visitors can also take a Grand Tour through the history of Amsterdam, with a multimedia map.

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Museum 300x200 Van Abbe and Eindhoven MuseumDutch city Eindhoven is a modern and traditional with many merits and unique qualities. The city is perhaps most famous for its football team, PSV and host of electronics giant Philips was founded in the 1890′s.

The truth is that flights to Eindhoven are on the rise in view of its attractions tur’sticas offered 365 days a year. Best of all is that you can find the best deals on flights and make the case reervación.

And if you are a lover of art and culture, know that in Eindhoven is the Van Abbe Museum, a modern art museum, located on the eastern bank of the river Dommel.

The central museum’s collection began in 1903 as part of the private collection of a local cigar manufacturer, Henri van Abbe, and contains works by Jan Sluijters, Carel Willink and Israëls Isaac.

In 1934, Van Abbe donated part of his collection to the city of Eindhoven, with the proviso that the collection is housed in a museum. To this end, the city had architect Alejandro Kropholler design a building that was built in 1936. The design is traditional. The museum also bought a lot of other artwork of Henri van Abbe.

And because the building had become too small for modern needs, a new extension of the building, including a tower 27 meters high, was designed by Abel Cahen, and was inaugurated in 2003 by Queen Beatrix.

It is noteworthy that the most recent acquisitions include works by Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian. The museum is internationally renowned for having one of the largest collections of works by El Lissitzky.

The Belgian designer Maarten van Severen interiors lately created a series of public facilities, making the Van Abbe Museum at a user-friendly experience equipped with latest digital equipment.

The use of simple and elegant style palette to great effect, realized the educational spaces, the museum shop and auditorium, which is also available for use by third parties for functions. His original design for the library, which extends over three floors around an open well, can rightly be called a masterpiece of applied arts.

The Van Abbe Museum is open until 21:00 on Thursday night, admission to the museum is free from 17:00 at night. Also the museum cafe is open until 21:00 on Thursday night.

Finland is a large and important country in northern Europe, which is located in southern Norway, western Russia and eastern Sweden. Although Finland is largely a modern country, many cities still have a rich history and lush heritage.

Indeed, flights to Finland are booming to the attractions for nature lovers in mind that this country has beautiful landscapes and unspoilt natural parks, along with nearly 200 000 lakes and many small islands.

A destination is its capital, Helsinki, located near the Gulf of Finland where it was founded in the mid 16 century. Has deservedly been named the European Capital of Culture “, an exciting and cosmopolitan city famous for its parks and green spaces.

Helsinki consists of a series of peninsulas and large bays where the Kamppi district is showing its many wooden buildings and the area of Kallio, who is captivating with its relaxed atmosphere, popular restaurants and coastal scenery.

However, if they are places of historical interest and grandeur, Helsinki is sure to please and offers gems like the Cathedral, the Senate Building (Valtioneuvoston Linna) and the Parliament building (Eduskuntatalo), which was designed and built in the 1920′s on the hill Arkadianmäki.

Equally attractive to visitors is the train station (Rautatieasema), numerous museums that offer a wealth of historical information and other interesting exhibits, including the Museum Ehrensvärd the island of Suomenlinna, the Tram Museum (Raitioliikennemuseo) or Museum of the City of Helsinki (Helsingin Kaupunginmuseo).

And if you are a lover of art, nothing beats a visit to Cygnaeus Art Gallery (Galleria Cygnaeuksen), Art Museum of Finland (Ateneumin Taidemuseo) and the Helsinki City Art Museum (Helsingin Kaupungin Taidemuseo). No doubt deservedly Helsinki has been identified as European Capital of Culture.

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taj mahal The Best Places Resorts in IndiaIndia is considered as the seventh largest country in the world and is also home to several cultures and religions live together in different states. This country not only has a rich cultural heritage, it also contains beautiful historic sites, antique and art, which are frequently visited by tourists and couples on holiday. The climatic conditions in India vary depending on the region and its geographical location, thanks to this factor, visitors can decide which place would be more interested in visiting your preferences. Mumbai is the financial capital of the country, which is not just a tourist attraction in any season, but has become a second home for many foreign tourists who make regular visits to the city.

Those tourists who wish to enjoy the beauty and ambience of the warm beaches along with a good sun, should not stop planning a trip to the Andaman and Nicobar. Andaman and Nicobar islands are composed of more than 500 small tropical islands, in addition to nearly 300,000 residents from various cultures and religions. This particular site has attracted the attention of many tourists from around the world. Only 30 of 500 tropical islands are inhabited by humans, and this is where many people are on vacation are given the opportunity to visit remote and private beaches, and can stay in first class hotels and enjoy the delicious cuisine of india . The beautiful scenery offered by the mountains of Shimla, part of the Himalayan mountain system, in addition to the cool climate, adventure sports like rock climbing, mountaineering and skiing make the trip into something truly exciting. No matter if it’s for a couple, a family or group of persons, the Himalayan Mountains have an option for everyone to enjoy. During your holiday in the Himalayas do not forget to visit the Hindu religious monument 250 years old, which is called the Temple Taradevi. Couples who decide to spend out there can also take part in winter sports festival in Kufri, or visit wildlife sanctuaries and the highest cricket stadium in the world in Chail. If couples want to have a moment of privacy and romance can visit the hot springs found in Tattapani.

Explore desert lovers should definitely plan a trip to the Thar desert, which is located in the northwest of India. The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, has a well-managed tourism industry gives couples and families who visit a memorable trip and the best memories for a lifetime.

Tourists may choose to travel by jeep or camel systems to see the magnificent scenery, ancient palaces, forts and temples. The three major cities that provide excellent Indian food delicacies are Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer, besides having excellent accommodation for tourists. All can safely experience the culture, heritage and history of India in all aspects.