|
|
|
|
|
The best car hire website
|
|
|
Rome - train station -- Turism
Rome was founded 2700 years ago and is one of the most ancient cities in Europe and one of the richest in monuments too.
Rome was devastated for several times, but it always succeded in returning to life, becoming even the capital of the Roman Empire and then the centre of Christianity. The old town centre of Rome is considered, owing to the richness of its works of art and its monuments, the most beautiful one in the world and that is why every year about 5 million tourists visit it.
Rome had had, since its foundation, an essential position, because it was a junction point between the Greek and the Etruscan culture. The ruins of the original settlements date back to 753 B.C., when Romolo marked out the square of the city. In the 8th century B.C. the city was conquered by the Tarquinis, who built Cloaca Massima (1600 B.C.) and the Serviani Walls (565 B.C.).
The Roman rule began in 509 B.C. and Rome became a republic ruled by two consuls. In the 2nd century B.C. the Romans conquered Greece and fought the Punic Wars until 146 B.C. (Carthage’s destruction). Then, with Julius Caesar, the city expanded, but its greatest emperor was Augustus (27 B.C.), who promoted the building developing, giving to Rome the Marcello Theatre, the Augustus Foro, the Emperor’s Mausoleum and the Pantheon. This building development continued with Nerone too (64 A.D.), with Traiano and Adriano, until the end of the Empire, in 476 A.D.
With the coming of Christianity Rome changed its town lay-out and the Lateran became the seat of the Pope. During the Middle Ages, between 410 and 553, Rome suffered the sacks caused by the Vandals and the Gothes. Meanwhile the importance of papacy kept on growing up to the coronation, in 800, of Charlemagne.
Afterwards, in 1084, Rome was attacked by the Normans led by Henry IV (9th century) and then the feudal families, during the Investiture Conflict, subdivided the town territory into feuds. Since the papal power was still growing, above all after the Avignon period, with Boniface VIII and Gregory IX the town underwent the absolute power of popes, who continued to rule all through the Renaissance.
|
|
|
Hotel Icaria Barcelona
Avinguda Icaria 195
08005 Barcelona
 
Newly open hotel, located in the quietest and safest neighbourhood of Barcelona, just one block away from the beaches, and only two metro stops to the city center. Enjoy our big rooms, in a hotel with a nice atmosphere offering the most actual technologies, such as free business center, wireless internet, interactive TV with more than 30 stations, and audio system in the bathroom. Outdoor jacuzzi and swimming-pool, on a solarium deck offering bar service, and a fitness center with a gimnasium, sauna, and steam bath, all at no extra cost for our guests..
Best Western Premier Santo Domingo
Plaza de Santo Domingo, 13
28013 Madrid
The Best Western Premier Santo Domingo is a boutique hotel located in a building over four hundred years old and formerly owned by the Inquisition. It is located in a small square in the heart of Madrid downtown, walking distance to Puerta del Sol, Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Royal Opera House, Museums and the main shopping areas, restaurants, cinemas and theatres. Each room is decorated in a unique and charming style. The Best Western Premier Santo Domingo is a small but genuine museum where guests are surrounded by beatiful paintings, furniture and antiques. With their natural lighting and scenic views of Madrid and the Royal Palace, the Hotel`s multi-purpose meeting rooms are the ideal setting for all kinds of meetings and celebrations. At the Best Western Premier Santo Domingo you will live and enjoy the genuine Madrid lifestyle..
Vincci Centrum
C/ Cedaceros, 4
28014 Madrid
This modern boutique hotel opened in March 2004. Offering you 87 stylish bedrooms set in relaxing, comfortable surroundings.Personalised, efficient service is the trademark of this contemporary hotel, offering all the comforts of its modern facilities, situated in a charecteristic building close to the Calle de Alcalá.
.
Golf courses
Marbella Club Golf Resort
Carretera de Benahavís, Km. 3,5
29679 Benahavís (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952113239 / Fax: +34 952113004
holes: 18
par: 73
The latest addition to Andalucia´s golfing family is the Marbella Golf Club located in the foothills of the Benahavís mountains. Designed by Dave Thomas of Belfry and San Roque Club fame, Marbella Golf Club winds between pines, cork oaks, gall oaks and other indigenous flora and offers marvellous views down to the sea and across to North Africa. The varied design means that players will need to use all the clubs in their golf bags as the course demands accuracy and not a little technique.
.
Valle del Este Resort
Urbanización Vera Coast, s/n, Apartado 160 (Pueblo Laguna)
04620 Vera (Almería)
Tel. +34 950398743 / Fax +34 950398743
holes: 18
par: 72
The Valle del Este 18-hole golf course has been carefully designed to combine holes that represent a real challenge to the player, with other less strenuous holes. It is a curious mixture of the spirit and character of Andalusia and the magnificent surroundings that bring to mind the American golf courses of Arizona. And, in the heart of this surprising golf course, the Club House can be found, located in the Valle del Este Hotel building, where you will find everything you require for practising your favourite sport and taking a well-earned rest afterwards..
|
|
|
|
|
|