Phaestos Palace

Phaestos Palace is located 60 kilometers southwest of the city of Heraklio. Formerly one of the most important cities on the island, was conducted according to the legend of King Radamanthys, Minos's brother and son of Zeus.

The region has been inhabited since the Neolithic period and was the maximum expansion have two ports, Matala and Knossos, highly developed shopping centers. The glory of the city have to end tragically in the second century, when the city was destroyed Phaestos Gortys rival.  
Only in 1900, several representatives of the Italian Archaeological School began excavations in the area, managed to bring to light what was left of the impressive building. The discovery was that instead of the palace was destroyed in 1700 BC built another, with an area of ​​not less than 18,000 square meters. Unfortunately it was destroyed in 1450 BC, probably due to a volcanic eruption in Thera. Today the ruins are preserved deposits, partially altar, several water tanks, workshops and royal rooms.
The most important archaeological discovery made ​​here was the so-called disc Phaestos today exhibited at the Archaeological Museum.

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Arkadi Monastery

Arkadi Monastery is one of the most famous and beloved Orthodox monasteries in Crete, Greece, being situated only 23 kilometers south-east of the town of Rethymnon. Arkadi Monastery is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves with.

His monastery occupies an important role in the history of Crete, hence momentum to win independence from the island under Ottoman domination for over two centuries. In 1866, Arkadi Monastery was used as a place of refuge for the Cretan rebels.

Central church of the monastery dating from the fourteenth century, but significant work of building and building were made in the sixteenth century. Church is tributary Baroque architectural style, western style renaissance, rarely met in the island of Crete. Demolished by the Turks in 1866, the church will be rebuilt in a while afterward. The church has two ships symmetrical, situated in the center courtyard. The whole set of Arkadi monastery is surrounded by a strong wall of defense, which gives an air of a fortress.

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Rohan Palace - Bordeaux, Aquitaine

Rohan Palace - Bordeaux - Presentation and images

Palais Rohan, built between 1771 - 1774, serves as the building of City Hall and Museum of Fine Arts. Originally, the palace was the residence of the Archbishop's role Bordeaux to the French Revolution, the seat of the revolutionary court in 1791, the seat of the prefecture in 1802, the imperial palace under Napoleon I in 1808 and 1815 royal castle to Louis XVIII and the 1835 - hall.

The assembly is done in a Louis XVI style monumental, sober and balanced. Palace consists of a main building flanked by two smaller wings, placed at right angles, connected by a colonnade.

The building was renovated in the eighteenth - century. Since then I have made ​​very few changes. It is noteworthy that both rear facade and Rohan Palace keeps its original appearance. Also noteworthy are the imposing scale and richly decorated living room. Salons are paneled in Louis XVI style, with lime wood and decorated with rich vegetal motifs by sculptor Barthélémy Cabirol.

The building is surrounded by beautiful gardens in the English style, dating from 1882 on each side of the rear garden, there are two wings, which were built in 1880 to house the Museum of Fine Arts.

Address: Place Pey Berland, Bordeaux, 33000, France, FR
Open: Monday - guide in French

Rodin Museum

Rodin Museum - Presentation and images

Auguste Rodin (1840 - 1917) was the most prominent French sculptor of his times and one of the most respected and beloved artists of the country. Often credited as the father of modern sculpture, Rodin's works are very realistic, unlike those of his predecessors, whose works were based mainly on allegory and mythology. Rodin was more than a sculptor, although the sculpture is the area that is best known. Drawings and his paintings are also great and had a major role in its development as an artist. Auguste Rodin revolutionized sculpture, considered by many as the greatest sculptor of all time, after Michelangelo.

In the studio of Auguste Rodin and other sculptors worked. Constantin Brancusi went on here but he left after a few months saying, "Nothing can be high in the shade of large trees."

Rodin Museum is located in a villa from the 18th century where the artist lived and worked in a period of his life, in a garden isolated from the city. The building is located near Les Invalides, where Napoleon is buried. The house was originally built for a manufacturer of wigs, but belonged over time and the Catholic Church, and finally Paris.

Upon entering the museum, tourists are attracted eyes inevitably the most famous work of Rodin's The Thinker (Le Penseur) that is placed on a pedestal watching over the garden. Gates of Hell, another famous work, and other less famous masterpieces adorn the museum garden.

Rodin Museum holds a total of approximately 6,600 sculptures, all the works by Rodin. The works are divided between the museum in Paris, known as the Hotel Biron, and vineyards often Brillants in Meudon, Rodin house which he held since 1895 sculptures are made of cast bronze, marble, wax, molten glass and stone. Bronze and marble sculptures are held at the location of Paris, including "Kiss" another famous work of Rodin.

Rodin's drawings are as fascinating as sculptures. Art historians say about Rodin's drawings are "built" and that it "draw as a sculptor, but not for his statues." The designs are totally different sculptures. Rodin and painted, and many of these paintings can be seen at the Rodin Museum. It is said that it is pleased to emulate Rubens, and visitors will find really a number of works like those of Rubens. Rodin gladly doing portraits of friends and family. In the Muzelle Rodin organizes a lot of temporary exhibitions and other artistic events.

Address:
79, rue de Varenne - 75007 Paris

Transport:
Subway - line 13 stations Varenne or Invalides
R.E.R - line c: Invalides
Buses: 69, 82, 87, 92

Schedule:
The museum is open daily except Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.. Gardens closes at 18:00. Last ticket sold at 17:15.
The museum is closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25.

Prices:
There is a combined ticket for Orsay Museum and Rodin Museum. It cost 12 €.
Just Rodin Museum prices are:
Museum: € 6
Exhibition: € 7
Contemporary art: € 6
Trade + Museum: 10 €
Gardens: 1 €

People in the European Union between 18 and 25 years receive discounts and free as follows:
Museum: Free
Exhibition: € 5
Contemporary Art: Free
Trade and Museum: € 5
Gardens: Free

Sacre Coeur Basilica

Sacre Coeur Basilica - Presentation and images

The Delays due to Difficulties to go land, the foundation stone laid in 1875 Abadie WAS only in 1884 Died When the foundation of the building HAD just been completed. Although completed in 1914 WAS not really used until 1919, after the First World War. Final construction amounted to 40 million francs Costs. Inside the basilica there is one of the Largest Mosaics in the world it portrays Jesus with outstretched arms. Bell is one of the toughest in the world and weighs over 19 tons. Panoramic view from the top of the dome is beautiful and covers over 30 kilometers. Since 1885 the basilica WAS Kept in the perpetual adoration of divinity and prayer, day and night, until today.

Entry to the cathedral is free. There is also a museum and treasury. For dom and encrypt a fee of € 5.

The schedule is as follows:
Basilica: 6:45 am-11pm
Dom and encrypt: 9 am-6pm
Mass is held Every Sunday at 11 am.

Address: 35, rue du Chevalier-de-la-Barre, 75018 PARIS

Subway: Antwerp
Bus: 30, 31, 54, 80, 85, Montmartrobus

Champs-Élysées

 Champs Elysees - Presentation and images 

Many important events occur on this boulevard well-known, such as the military parade celebrating the National Day of France on 14 July, the night of New Year's events and end the most prestigious bicycle races, the Tour de France. Hundreds of stores of world famous companies, cinemas, theaters and restaurants animates the day and night. Champs-Élysées is a very good reason to choose a hotel in the area for those who visit Paris.

Avenue des Champs-Élysées was appointed in 1709 In Greek mythology these plains were where heroes went after death. Artery has a length of two kilometers and a width of 80 meters. Champs-Élysées continue beyond the Arc de Triomphe with the Grande Armée avenue. Together provides insight than seven kilometers from the Concorde Square to the La Défense business district west of Paris.

Animation on the Champs-Élysées known peak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when it was full of luxury shops and hotels. During that period he gained international renown and.

After a period of decline Champs-Élysées was renovated in late 1980 and then regained a place where everyone wants to go. Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets in the world and because of this commercial space rentals here reach over $ 1.5 million for 100 square meters.

To prevent destruction of charm specifically, Paris City Hall has banned Swedish company H & M to open a store on the avenue.

French President's Residence Palace Elysées is situated right on the boulevard, but a little further north.

Church of La Madeleine

La Madeleine Church - Presentation and images

When the church began construction in 1764, architect Pierre Constant d'Ivry resembled those of Les Invalides. When d'Ivy died in 1777 his plans, which can still be seen in the Musée Carnavalet, were reviewed successor, Guillome-Martin Couture. He decided to demolish the unfinished building and start a new project, this time based on design Pantheon.

Construc
tion was interrupted during the French Revolution until 1806 when Napoleon decided to build a temple in honor of his army. When Pierre-Alexandre Vignon appointed responsible for this, and he once knocked down the building to the ground and began construction of a temple inspired by the "Maison Carrée", an ancient Roman temple in the city of Nîmes.

After high Arc de Triomphe, the French military honor, the new temple needed a new utility. Some suggestions include using the temple as the seat of Parliament, the bank or even train station. Finally, in 1842, the building was consecrated as a church, which continues to be today.



No less than 52 Corinthian columns surrounding the temple, each with a height of 20 meters. Bronze reliefs on the doors are the work of Henri de Triquet and represent the 10 Commandments. The facade of the temple is meant to counterbalance architectural facade with columns Bourbon Palace over the Seine.

Inside, behind the altar is a statue representing the Ascension of Mary Magdalene, which was built in 1837 by Charles Marochetti church organ was made Cavaille-Coll in 1846 and is used for concerts today.

Madeleine Church is located in Place de la Madeleine, near the Opera Garnier and Place de la Concorde.