Europe Highlights

Saint Mark's basilica in Venice, Italy, is one of the most illustrious churches in the world. It is a true symbol of the Venetian Empire, and the incarnation of the Serenissima's maritime and commercial power. This video guide covers only the exterior of St Mark's basilica.

Connecting the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, the Avenue des Champs Elysées in Paris, France, is grandiose in style. It begins at the Place de la Concorde and runs for just over a mile East- West through a flat area to begin with then rising in the second part to reach the Place Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile where the Arc de Triomphe stands.

The most visited monument of Paris, France, along with the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral owes it notoriety both to its extraordinary architectural quality and the numerous adaptations of Victor Hugo's novel. Furthermore, the desire of successive kings to commission the very best of craftsmen to add to the structure means Notre Dame has become a museum of the evolution of Gothic architecture and sculpture.

La Calle Mateos Gago à Séville en Espagne suit le tracé de l'enceinte de l'ancien quartier juif. En 1923, la rue fut élargie et bordée de trottoirs et des rangées d'orangers y furent plantées. Cette rue est devenue l'axe touristique le plus animé du quartier car elle est ponctuée de tavernes et de petits bars à tapas. Du haut de cette rue, vous profiterez d'un des plus beaux points de vue sur la cathédrale, et surtout sur la Giralda, son ancien minaret, devenu clocher de la ...

Learn some basic words and phrases in Italian. Words and expressions taught include hello, how are you, you're welcome, and more.

Learn basic Bulgarian. Video covers basic expressions, including greetings, numbers, and days of the week.

Learn basic Greek. Easy to follow video teaches basics words and phrases in Greek, such as yes, no, thank you, How are you, and you're welcome.

This short video describes the Easter Schelde storm serge barrier in the Netherlands, the largest of its kind in the world. It is one of the seven wonders of the modern world

When you visit Austria be sure to visit the country's world heritage sites, including the Semmering Railway, and Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart

Istanbul is the cultural heart and business capital of turkey, and a very romantic city lying on Bosporus, with fascinating architecture, such as the Blue Mosque

The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, is undoubtedly one of the best known masterpieces of Gaudi. Commenced by the architect Vilar in 1882 in classic neo-Gothic style, Gaudi took the project over a year later and dedicated the last 40 years of his life to it until his death. Using Gaudi's plans, construction is still ongoing and is expected to be completed in about 2025.

Located to the far south of Croatia on the Adriatic, Dubrovnik, also known as Ragusa, is a fortified town that bears witness to a rich and turbulent past. A visit to its cobbled streets, monuments, cathedral, Rector's Place and monasteries is one you will never forget.

Le musée Guggenheim d'art moderne et contemporain a été réalisé par Franck Ghery dans la ville de Bilbao en Espagne. Son style original et moderne accueille des oeuvres du même courant artistique.

Le port de Valence en Espagne a connu un nouvel engouement en accueillant l'America's Cup. Mise en compétition avec 65 villes européennes, Valence accueille les 12 nations qui s'affronteront pour cette course maritime.

Notre Dame de La Garde est une basilique construite à Marseille, près du Vieux Port. Il s'agit d'une basilique mineure de l'Eglise Catholique devenue un des lieux touristiques principaaux de Marseille et surtout le symbole de la ville.