Sunday, December 8, 2013

What Are Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2012?

According to some of the articles that are found on the internet the top ten places to visit in Europe for 2012 are:
1.Porto, Portugal
2.Vienna, Austria
3.Dubrovnik, Croatia
4.Brussels, Belgium
5.Prague, Chech Republic
6.Berlin, Germany
7.Budapest, Hungary
8.Lisbon, Portugal
9.Florence, Italy
10.Edinburg, ScottlandWhy is Porto number 1 destination? It's Europe's one of the most charismatic cities. Porto or Oporto is Portugal's second largest city. There are 1 million people living in this beautiful coastal city. One of the first inhabitants of this area were: Iberians, Celts, Romans, Germanic tribes, Moors and Jews. It's well known for its trade in Port wine. There is some beautiful architecture from Roman, Gothic and Renaissance eras. Foz is a well known tourist district in Porto that offers a variety of oceanfront bars, clubs, restaurants and cafes. Most beaches are not recommended for swimming in that part of the city, but the views of the water are spectacular. For those that enjoy wine, there are tours of Porto's most prestigious wine cellars. You can taste world famous wine from that region. Enjoy a cruise on the Douro River or visit some of the most beautiful beaches such as Miramar, Vila do Conde or Espinho.Did you know that Porto is known as the city of bridges? It's the only city in Europe with 6 bridges. The Maria Pia Bridge in Porto was designed by Gustavo Eiffel in 1877.The Infante D. Henrique Bridge is the longest concrete arch bridge in the world. Completed in 2003 is Porto's newest addition. Places to see when in Porto? Visit Se Cathedral-Porto's cathedral completed in the 13 the century. Torre dos Clerigos-Tower of clergy. This baroque bell tower is the tallest in Portugal. It was completed in 1763.Food of Porto?Porto's dishes are rich in fish and seafood. Northern part of the city however is well known for meat dishes. Chicken and duck for example are cooked in wine and vinegar and served with rice. Red wine complements these delicacies very well.There are many unforgettable places in Europe. Portugal with its rich culture and history seems to be placed in the top 10 category. People there are very friendly, wine is world famous and the food is magnificent. Porto is just one of many places in Portugal worth visiting. Lisbon which is the capital of Portugal, also offers some memorable sightseeing. Between architectural treasures and gorgeous beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, visiting Portugal is one of the most unforgettable trips. Visit Portugal and learn about some of the oldest history and culture of Europe. Try new dishes, visit architectural gems and pick up some of the Portuguese language.

Visit http://www.universaltravelsarasota.com to book you

Related Posts :

Posted by at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)