Dusseldorf

 

 

Dusseldorf is a modern, elegant and exciting city of Germany and is located on the banks of the ''Rhine River''. With easy accessibility from major European as well as other transatlantic destinations, it is not hard to determine why the city boasts such appealing tourist figures. Dusseldorf was an adobe to Germanic ethnic groups, but during the seventh and eighth centuries, several small farming and fishing settlements were built up at the junction point where Rhine meets the Dussel River. After that, various other prospectors also settled and gradually the terrain developed into smaller villages. Later on, these villages were combined to make the city of Dusseldorf.

 

Today Dusseldorf, the capital of North Rhine Westphalia State, is a well connected tourist spot that lures travelers for many decades using a plethora of sightseeing attractions, cultural venues, vibrant nightlife, lively festivals and fantastic shopping areas.

 

 

Sightseeing in Dusseldorf

 

Dusseldorf draws the attention of travelers of all backgrounds and ages, facilitating historical museums for culture or art lovers; theme parks especially for families or children and fabulous buildings for architectural as well as history buffs. The category of museums is especially quite inspiring and covers a wide range of topics and themes.

 

Whether you are a frugal traveler or you are able to splurge, your visit to Dusseldorf is incomplete if you have not yet enjoyed its high standard dining scenes. Several venues furnishing delicious location dishes are plentiful while those facilitate international cuisine are also not in short delivery either.

 

Shopping aficionados will find numerous shopping malls and other stores offering an equally trendy selection of markets and boutique establishments.  Some other tourist destinations you should se while touring Dusseldorf include Kongsallee, Schlossturm, The Rathaus, Benrath Palace, Rheinturm and many more.

 

 

Airlines flying to Dusseldorf

 

Lufthansa, Swiss Air, Air Berlin, British Airways, Turkish Airlines,  provide very cheap air fares to visit Dusseldorf

 

 

Passport and Visa requirements for US Citizens

 

U.S. citizens are required to present a valid passport that has at least one blank visa page and the passport should not expire within six months of the last day you are in the country. U.S. citizens are not required to secure a visa in advance of travel to the country. You may stay in the country without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days

 

 

 

 

 

Florence, the capital metropolis of ''Tuscany'', is best known for its remarkable art and architecture. The major center of medieval European business and economy, Florence is considered as birthplace of Italian Renaissance or in fact was popular as "Athens" in middle ages. It was established originally by ''Julius Caesar'' in 59 BC as settlement for veteran soldiers. It was developed in a surprising army style with main streets, decumanus and cardo intersecting at present ''Piazza della Repubblica''. Located at ''Via Cassia'', the major route between north and Rome, this settlement soon became a popular commercial center. The city was under the sovereignty of Medici family for a longer time and from the year 1865 to year 1870, it was capital of Italy. 

 

During the year of 1982, Florence Historical Center was awarded as ''World Heritage Site".  Till today, it continues to fascinate tens of thousands of vacationers every year.

 

Sightseeing in Florence

 

For art lovers, Florence is simply a paradise as there are several remarkable museums and art galleries. The city accommodates most amazing palaces and creatures of the country; a visit to Uffizi museum is must for renaissance masters while Palatina museum for Titian and Raphael.  Some other eye catching art creatures of Florence include Santa Maria del Carmine, San Marco, Santissima Annunziata and of course ''Michelangelo's David'' in Academia. The remarkable ceremonial gardens of ''Giardino di Boboli'' offer fantastic spot for picnic or for escaping the taller medieval streets.

 

The character and bustle of the city's markets make really a good change from Florence''s endless galleries, museums and churches. 19th century Mercato Centrale, Mercato Sant Ambrogio and Mercato Nuovo are some top most food markets that are always busy. Besides, Piazzo dei Ciompi (popular street market), the city is home to great bars and largest roofed market.

 

 

Airlines flying to Florence

 

Alitalia, British Airways, Luthansa Airlines  provide very cheap air fares to visit Florence .

 

Passport and Visa requirements for US Citizens

 

U.S. citizens are required to present a valid passport that has at least one blank visa page and the passport should not expire within six months of the last day you are in the country. U.S. citizens are not required to secure a visa in advance of travel to the country. You may stay in the country without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.