The cinema makes its appearance in Greece in 1897, but it is from 1909 that some theaters open and there is a regular production of fiction. The two production houses Asty Film and Athina Film are particularly active. In 1912 C. Bachatoris made his first feature film, Golfo, a literary melodrama with a theatrical structure.… Read more »
The year of reunification and those immediately following were also decisive as regards the defensive sector of Germany: if on the one hand the annexation of the GDR led to the dissolution of its people’s army and the incorporation of about 50,000 of its members into the Bundeswehr, the army of the Federal Republic of… Read more »
The fight waged by ETA against the ” Spanish occupation forces ” did not end with the advent of democracy. In October 1977 the last terrorist was released from prison and took the road of exile: by the end of 1979 more than one hundred separatists were again detained, and about 450 were refugees in… Read more »
The change of political leadership, but not of the institutional and social system, characterized the history of the Spain in the Eighties. The process of homologation to the political, economic, cultural and social models prevalent in Western Europe, which had already begun in the last years of the Francoist era, now appears to be over:… Read more »
Punta Arenas, Chile: The most beautiful city in Patagonia The Chilean city of Punta Arenas is the seat of government of the Magallanes province. The place is on the Strait of Magellan, further to the southwest there is only Tierra del Fuego. Punta Arenas is considered to be the most enchanting city in all of… Read more »
The cultural center of Norway is Bergen, which is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Scandinavia. Visitors have the best panoramic view of the urban center of the fjordland when they take the city cable car up to the 320-meter-high Fløyen. At the same time, the mountain is one of the most… Read more »
Carthage ruins A study trip to Carthage lets travelers experience history first hand. World history was once written in the ancient city of Carthage, in the north of Tunisia, not far from the capital Tunis. The excavations continue to this day and are not completely finished. Although the city was destroyed, the ruins, some of… Read more »
Peneda-Geres the only national park in Portugal The Peneda-Gerês National Park in Portugal is located in Norte, the northernmost region of Portugal, right on the Spanish border. From Porto, the nature reserve can be reached in two hours by car. It is the only national park in the country, covers more than 700 square kilometers… Read more »
Vilnius Cathedral A monument of old times Cathedral, Lithuania is a neoclassical archiepiscopal cathedral located on Cathedral Square of Vilnius Old Town with many different sights. The 18th century cathedral is a monument designed by the Lithuanian architect Laurynas Gucevicius. It stands on remains of foundations from the 13th and 14th centuries. The three statues… Read more »
Officially known as the Republic of Ecuador, Ecuador is a country located in the northwest of South America. It limits to the north with Colombia, to the south and east with Peru and to the west with the Pacific Ocean. Its capital is San Francisco de Quito, headquarters of the main state entities and the National Government and its largest city is Santiago… Read more »
Selection criteria Criterion (iv): The wealth of the heritage of the Historic Center of the Spanish city of Sucre (La Plata) is an intact and well-preserved illustration of the excellent mix of architecture made in Latin America through the assimilation of local traditions and styles imported from Europe. Integrity The property boundary includes all the… Read more »
Airplane: According to Allcitycodes, the national airline of El Salvador is called TACA. It connects El Salvador with neighboring countries in Central America and also flies to the USA. Flights to El Salvador are offered by United Airlines, Air Italia, American Airlines, COPA, Continental, Aerolineas Argentinas, Delta and Air France, among others. Airports: Aeropuerto Internacional… Read more »
Parties The party system was widely fanned out until 2001; After the new law on political parties was passed, the number of registered parties fell sharply. The politically most influential parties are “United Russia” (ER, in 2002 emerged from the parties “Unity” [Russian Jedinstwo] and Fatherland – All Russia [OWR]), the Communist Party of the… Read more »
Yosemite National Park is located in the US state of California. With over 3.2 million visitors annually, it is one of the most popular national parks in the United States. It has an area of 3,074 square kilometers and was founded on October 1, 1890. UNESCO named Yosemite National Park a World Heritage Site in… Read more »
Anguilla is a warm and welcoming island destination in the northern Caribbean. Surrounded by fine white sandy beaches and breathtaking turquoise seas, Anguilla is a unique blend of style, simple elegance and calm, laid-back island life. The Caribbean island offers seemingly endless summers with great weather, blue water and mild trade winds. Best travel time… Read more »
Another and extremely fascinating Altlantic Province is Nova Scotia, the name is Latin for Nova Scotia. It has an area of about 55,280 km², making it the second smallest province and joined Canada in 1867. The capital, Halifax, is a magical city and was more or less created by the sea. In general, the landscape… Read more »
Montserrat is a small island in the Caribbean that belongs to the Lesser Antilles. Not only is it beautiful, but also very contrasting. While the name comes from French, it belongs to the United Kingdom. Montserrat is an island in the Caribbean, it is part of the Lesser Antilles. The only 102 m² small island… Read more »
If you travel to French Polynesia, you will find countless atolls teeming with tropical fish and green mountain slopes with bamboo groves and vanilla vines. The islands are considered to be the most beautiful islands in the world. They are blessed with beautiful beaches and their lagoons make spectacular diving and snorkeling possible. According to… Read more »
The volcanic origins of La Réunion give this island an exceptionally beautiful landscape, which is characterized by high peaks, deep gorges and plains. With the fantastic backdrop, it is a hiker’s paradise. The cities with their colonial architecture are ideal as starting points for inland adventures. In contrast to the Seychelles and Mauritius, the two… Read more »
If you want to spend your dream vacation on an island with French influences, a trip to Martinique is highly recommended. Here you can expect beautiful white sandy beaches, interesting sights, first-class opportunities for sailing, mountainous landscapes for hiking, delicious food and unique rum. According to Weddinginfashion, the west coast of Martinique faces the Caribbean… Read more »