Sentences with phrase «from medieval towns»
The hotel is 90 minutes from Barcelona, 45 minutes from the Pyrenees, 15 minutes from the beaches of the Costa Brava and 2 minutes from the medieval towns of Pals and Peratallada.
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This unique event will take place at Kinsterna Restaurant, right beside the Byzantine cistern from which the hotel takes its name, surrounded by the mansion's majestic courtyard with views to the endless blue of Myrtoo Sea and the imposing medieval castle - town of Monemvasia.
Life here began in Old Town, with its medieval roots; society was very different back when this part of town was still fresh faced and spry, though some of the old inns still stand if you feel like sampling a date from the heady and seductive Dark Ages... Then take a stroll through New Town, dripping in Georgian decadence; here, you will be reminded that once upon a time the dating scene was a raucous, dangerous place, full of lust and lewdness... Okay, perhaps not all that much has changed, but the point we are trying to make is that Edinburgh's dating scene has shifted across the centuries to become what it is today — fairly sedate compared with the city's tumultuous past, but no less magical or intoxicatTown, with its medieval roots; society was very different back when this part of town was still fresh faced and spry, though some of the old inns still stand if you feel like sampling a date from the heady and seductive Dark Ages... Then take a stroll through New Town, dripping in Georgian decadence; here, you will be reminded that once upon a time the dating scene was a raucous, dangerous place, full of lust and lewdness... Okay, perhaps not all that much has changed, but the point we are trying to make is that Edinburgh's dating scene has shifted across the centuries to become what it is today — fairly sedate compared with the city's tumultuous past, but no less magical or intoxicattown was still fresh faced and spry, though some of the old inns still stand if you feel like sampling a date from the heady and seductive Dark Ages... Then take a stroll through New Town, dripping in Georgian decadence; here, you will be reminded that once upon a time the dating scene was a raucous, dangerous place, full of lust and lewdness... Okay, perhaps not all that much has changed, but the point we are trying to make is that Edinburgh's dating scene has shifted across the centuries to become what it is today — fairly sedate compared with the city's tumultuous past, but no less magical or intoxicatTown, dripping in Georgian decadence; here, you will be reminded that once upon a time the dating scene was a raucous, dangerous place, full of lust and lewdness... Okay, perhaps not all that much has changed, but the point we are trying to make is that Edinburgh's dating scene has shifted across the centuries to become what it is today — fairly sedate compared with the city's tumultuous past, but no less magical or intoxicating.
From Sweden he relocates to Italy, where his hatchet - faced handler dispatches him to a medieval hilltop town in Abruzzo, the mountainous region east of Rome.
He relishes being away from death for a spell as he holes up in a small medieval town.
Nicolas Cage continues his portfolio - fattening run of action flicks with «Season of the Witch,» a medieval - set adventure thriller about a pair of returning Crusaders who stagger back from the war to discover their homeland ravaged by the plague — and are charged by their town elders with transporting a suspected witch to a faraway land.
But while Creevy struggles with the basics of suspense — often indulging in the same hacky, buzz - killing slow motion shots as he did in Welcome To The Punch — his direction of the film's modestly conceived action sequences is serviceable: a relentless foot chase through the winding streets and picturesque houses of a medieval town; an escape from a Hagen - owned warehouse that's directed in part as a Children Of Men - style long take; and the centerpiece, a head - spinning, car - wrecking pursuit down the Autobahn.
Chapbooks have been around since medieval times, when European salesmen, or chapmen, moved from town to town selling goods and eventually books.
Just a short 45 - km train ride from Rome is the stunning Palazzo Forani, perched on a hilltop and overlooking the medieval stone village of Casperia (an entirely pedestrianized town with narrow winding streets) and the romantic Italian countryside.
Cesky Krumlov City Guide Located in Southern Bohemia, the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov is a popular destination for those wanting an easy weekend trip from Prague.
An UNESCO world heritage site, this medieval town was saved from demolition and partially reconstructed, not altogether authentically, in the nineteenth century and much of the original medieval city remains.
From Cologne to Basel, cruise the length of Germany along the romantic River Rhine, explore fine medieval towns, admire castles perched dramatically above the river, and relax on board.
You'll be able to gaze down over the city's medieval Old Town from your vantage point, as well as the graceful Georgian New Town.
From the Gothic, Medieval, and Baroque architecture of the palaces, churches, and monasteries housed within Dubrovnik's old town Stari Grad, to the museums, open - air markets, and seaside restaurants; sightseeing is high on the agenda when visiting the Pearl of the Adriatic.
Your visit to Tallinn is full of sightseeing opportunities - from historic Old Town to ancient medieval sites.You'll embark on a ferry crossing from Tallinn to Helsinki, Finland.
From crumbling, yet charming, medieval castles and narrow streets, breath - taking vistas at every turn and a glut of romantically - tinged restaurant settings to tickle the taste buds, Ibiza Town is positively dripping with an alternative selection of things to do for the tourist who's not primarily focused on having a good time in beats per minute.
It was originally a watchtower designed to protect the town from pirates which used to be a real concern in medieval times.
Whilst we did make a couple of day trips from Florence, to the walled city of Lucca and the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano, we spent -LSB-...]
Fabulous history and architecture from our guide, superb photo ops, and a walk through the Medieval part of town known as the Gothic Quarter.
A holiday resort since Roman times, Bellagio's rich history is reflected in the town's ancient cobbled streets and stone stairways; a legacy of fine architecture and buildings from Roman to medieval times, then from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century - a time period when Bellagio was under Spanish occupation.
From the rolling hills of the Emerald Isle to the medieval towns of Yorkshire, the UK and Ireland boast enchanting countryside and a wealth of historic monuments.
Standing at an altitude of three hundred metres and reached by a funicular railway from the spa town of Montecatini Terme, the medieval town of Montecatini Alto dominates the hill from which it takes its name, treating visitors to spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding Tuscany countryside.
The itinerary starts from Spoleto, the beautiful medieval town of the Lombard Dukes, of the Renaissance frescoes of Pinturicchio, and of the legends of the holy forest of Mount Luco, where the Syrian hermits (the Fathers of the Deserts) used to hide for spiritual retreats.
Our tour is focused on bringing you closer to the «real life» Spain, away from the large bustling cities, and into an assortment of medieval villages and larger towns of major historical and cultural interest that were influenced over the centuries by the numerous inhabitants of Spain including the Celt - Iberians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors, Sephardic Jews, and Christians.
From Amsterdam in Holland, we explore charming medieval wine towns, admire the breathtaking scenery of the Rhine Gorge and then cross into France, exploring charming Strasbourg before ending in the Swiss city of Basel.
From the winding streets of the medieval Old Town to the elegance Georgian New Town, Scotland's vibrant capital has something for everyone.
Perugia Breaks Perugia's City of Chocolate is dressed like a medieval hill town from its Gothic palaces to its jazz cafes all the way to the ancient alleys of stone that dropped sharply off a 19th century shopping promenade.
From the Mediterranean coast to timeless vineyards, via mysterious citadels and medieval towns, taste Languedoc's southern way of life and fine wines, and marvel at Carcassonne's walled «cité».
Sailing from Basel to Cologne, this cruise takes you through the most enchanting landscapes of the Rhine Valley, past vineyard - covered hills watched over by the romantic ruins of medieval castles, calling at picture - postcard towns along the way.
Hi there Poised adjacent the beachfront of exquisite Lapad Bay and its famous tree - lined promenade called Uvala, Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik is under 4 km from Dubrovnik's magnificent medieval Old Town city centre.
It's a 2 - minute walk from the hotel to Rådmansgatan Metro Station, and a 10 - minute cab ride to the narrow alleyways and cobblestone squares of Gamla Stan, Stockholm's medieval Old Town.
Hornstull T - bana Station is a 10 - minute walk, and from there it's a 20 - minute ride to the cobbled streets of Gamla Stan, Stockholm's medieval Old Town.
The elegant smartline Cosmopolitan Hotel rests on the coast of Ixia directly facing beautiful Trianta Bay, near the ancient town of Ialyssos, and 3 km from the fascinating Medieval City of Rhodes (a UNESCO world heritage site).
Within an easy drive there is a world of antiquity to be discovered, from the Hellenic temple and amphitheatre of Segesta, to the medieval town of Erice, Trapani and the beautiful Egadi Islands.
The beach is around 4 miles from Rye, a quaint medieval hilltop town with a 13th - century castle and cobblestone lanes lined with crooked houses.
As a fortified Medieval town there are also the town walls to explore and admire from the approach to the town.
Latvia's 500 km of sandy beaches are easily reached from historical towns, where medieval hanseatic foundations support baroque and art nouveau buildings.
Northumberland's remarkable beauty is not merely contained inland; the county's long, golden - sanded coastline is equally lovely and a coastal path stretches 64 miles from the historic Berwick - upon - Tweed, England's northernmost town, to the picturesque medieval village of Warkworth with its magnificent thirteenth century castle.
The Royal Princess is ideally located just 3 miles from the Old Town that will leave you breathless with its outstanding medieval, Renaissance and Baroque monuments.
From Sidari you can easily take a day trip to nearby Roda or other towns with spectacular medieval buildings and old Greek architecture.
The property is only 4 kilometres from Rhodes town and the medieval town, 5 kilometres from the harbour and 9 kilometres from the airport.
After breakfast, departure from Sighisoara to Harman and Prejmer, 2 UNESCO sites where you will discover a fantastic medieval architecture for peasant fortified towns.
An ideal location for reaching San Gimignano with its medieval towers or Monteriggioni with its formidable town walls on good roads; less than half an hour away from Siena and Florence.
From its medieval Gothic quarter and historic old town of narrow streets and alleys to its world famous art - nouveau buildings and futuristic Olympic Village on the harbor, Barcelona is a city of contrasts and unrivaled artistic beauty and diversity.
A leisurely visit to the timeless medieval towns, dotted along the coast, with their winding roads, marble fountains, monasteries and monuments from the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque eras will transport you back in time.
Aside from the fun - filled bars, clubs and restaurants of the main resorts, there is also a myriad of medieval towns, natural wonders and fortified villages to explore in the mountainous interior on Costa Blanca holidays.
Rhodes holidays have a reputation for fun, sand, and sunshine, but the island is also large enough so that visitors who wish can get away from the bustle to discover the medieval charms of the world heritage listed old town of Rhodes and the natural beauty of the island.
The old town is enveloped by medieval walls and is full of busy squares, cafes, bars, shops and narrow cobbled streets; a must for a cultural day out and not far from the relaxation of beachfront hotels.
From glamorous beach resorts to the majestic Pyrenees there's much to explore on an adventure tour to Spain, from the cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville, to medieval towns like Toledo, the Moorish beauty of Cordoba and the Alhambra and the avant garde Guggenheim Museum at BilFrom glamorous beach resorts to the majestic Pyrenees there's much to explore on an adventure tour to Spain, from the cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville, to medieval towns like Toledo, the Moorish beauty of Cordoba and the Alhambra and the avant garde Guggenheim Museum at Bilfrom the cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville, to medieval towns like Toledo, the Moorish beauty of Cordoba and the Alhambra and the avant garde Guggenheim Museum at Bilbao.
From marvelling at the skill of a flamenco dancer in a medieval Spanish town to watching a batik artist at work on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, each day brings new discoveries.