International film festival in Karlovy Vary 2014

International film festival in Karlovy Vary 2014 Welcome to Karlovy Vary for the largest and most famous film festival in the country. During your vacation in Czech Republic on european tour packages created by trip planner you can visit tofilm festival in Karlovy Vary. The Karlovy Vary Film Festival is the most prestigious film festival in Central Europe and has a unique atmosphere. The first one was held in 1946 in Mariánské Lázně, a year later it was moved to Karlovy Vary and since that time it has taken place in the first half of July. Each year the festival presents the premieres of more than 200 new films from around the world, of which the best is traditionally awarded the main prize, Crystal Globe, during the closing ceremony. The festival includes a variety of film and social celebrities, thousands of film fans, concerts, ceremonies, parties, press conferences and dozens of accompanying events. The center of the festival is the hotel Thermal, but screenings are held virtually throughout the city

Jazz on the French Riviera tour to Nice

Jazz on the French Riviera tour to Nice Over 500 musicians and groups are scheduled to perform at the Nice Jazz Festival, which is now one of the biggest jazz festivals in Europe. During independent tour to France or planning your vacation in France by trip planner, do not remember visit to Jazz festival on the French Riviera on the Nice. It was set up in 1948 by Jacques Hebey, and took its present name in 1994. Over 75 live jazz concerts will take place during the festival, with erformances on three different stages in the olive groves and Roman amphitheatre ("arenes") every evening. A number of outstanding musicians from all around the world will be performing in an eclectic variety of styles, with the programme balanced between new and classic musical styles. Some of the very best have performed here in the past, including Dizzy Gillespie, Cab Calloway, Lionel Hampton, Jimmy Cliff, Gilberto Gil, Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Mingus, Eubie Blake, and many more.

Kuopio Lakes region in Finland

Kuopio Lakes region in Finland Known for its thousands of lakes, Kuopio and the surrounding area have a very special, easy-going atmosphere with genuine and upbeat inhabitants. The Kuopio region is situated in central Finland, in the verdant province of North Savo in Lakeland. During european tour to Finland we recommend visit to province of North Savo in Lakeland and create in independent european tour by trip planner visit to Kuopio. Kuopio is the biggest city in Lakeland and a continuously developing centre for education, cultural life and industry. Kuopio is also the centre of tourism and culture in the area. A broad range of cultural events and other forms of entertainment take place in Kuopio. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery from the Puijo Tower, visit historical manor houses, take a trip to Alahovi berry farm or spend an atmospheric evening at the traditional lumberjack´s lodge in Rauhalahti. In Kuopio, everything is close – nature, culture, entertainment and services. The landscape of the Kuopio region is dominated by lakes, islands and forest-covered hills. Fans of boating, hiking and other forms of outdoor recreation are spoilt for choice here. For fishing enthusiasts, Kuopio guarantees good catches throughout the year. Kuopio has a lot to offer in the winter, too, with guaranteed snow. There are several ski resorts in the area, and a long skating track on lake Kallavesi, accessible in central Kuopio. Snowmobiling is another possibility, and a popular one at that. Kuopio’s most iconic landmark is the Puijo Tower, an excellent place to start your tour of the city. At the market square and hall in the city centre, you’ll get a good feel for Savonian life: a relaxed mood, people who love to chat, and regional delicacies from vendace to pasties and “kalakukko” fish pies.

Zbarazh Castle tour to Ukraina

Zbarazh Castle tour to Ukraina Located on a hill overlooking the town of Zbarazh near Ternopil in Western Ukraine, Zbarazh Castle is a superb example of historic defensive architecture. During european tour packages included visit to Ukraina or european independent tours with vacation in Ukraina you can visit to Zbarazh Castle. Visitors to the castle will find a number of fascinating exhibits detailing the history of the area, archeological excavations, sacred arts, icons and sculptures, as well as local ethnic crafts and a collection of weapons dating back to the Stone Age era. A more recent addition to Zbarazh Castle is an exhibition of a torture chamber located in the cellar of the fortress. Using original blueprints, artisans have manufactured replicas of ancient torture devices apparently used during the period of the Inquisition initiated by the Roman Catholic Church to combat heresy. Prior to the construction of the Zbarazh Castle as it is seen today, the Zbarazky landlords built a wooden fortress near the town now called Stary Zbarazh. The wooden fortress was burned down during conflict with the Tatars and the occupants killed. A replacement was built and commanded by Yanush Zbarazky, but destroyed in 1589 by nomads. In the early 17th century, his son chose a new location and undertook the construction of a masonry edifice which was designed by Hendrik van Peen. The new square-shaped fortress was built with 88 meter long walls, featuring 12 meter high bulwarks with bastions and a wide trench around. A palace in the Renaissance architectural style was built in the rectangular courtyard in the middle of the fortress. The palace has two floors with its main entrance featuring a balcony with stone embellishments. Having been built to protect the occupants from raids by Tatars, the fortress was relatively small. But during the event that came to be known as the Siege of Zbarazh, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth forces fighting against rebel Cossacks and Tatars were besieged in Zbarazh Castle for some time. The cramped quarters and lack of food and water took their toll on the soldiers and others besieged in the castle and an estimated 6,000 people died, many from diseases. The events of the siege are described in the 1884 novel With Fire and Sword by Henryk Sienkiewicz. For a time the Zbarazh Castle lay abandoned, but with Ukraine gaining independence, the castle was listed as a national historical architectural heritage site in 1994 and was restored. Today Zbarazh Castle is a major attraction in the area and well worth exploring.

Wild Flower festival in Slovenia tour

Wild Flower festival in Slovenia tour Many other explorers and admirers of Bohinj's botanical riches followed him. During european tours to Slovenia , vacation in Slovenia or european tour packages with visit to Slovenia we recommend participate Wild Flower festival in city Bohinj. From early spring, when first flowers sneak out from under the snow, until autumn, Bohinj offers the experience of magnificent beauties of alpine flowers. The festival will last for a fortnight and provide a bouquet of events that have one thing in common – the presentation of alpine flowers in all kinds of environment in Bohinj (along the waters, meadows, hills, mountains). The purpose of this festival is to remind the local people and the visitors of the unique natural advantage of Bohinj as a tourist destination in the sense of nature preservation and tourism. On the other hand we wish to develop more tourist-like products that are connected to Bohinj's natural and cultural heritage, Triglav National Park and similar trends.

International Arts and Music Festival in Slovakia

International Arts and Music Festival in Slovakia The keystones of the Tuzvirag arts and music festival – the Tuzvirag International Exhibition of the Enamel Arts and the Tuzvirag International Creative Artists Camp – are accompanied by other events during the 10 day festival. European tours to Slovakia on european tour packages created by trip planner we recommend visit to Tuzvirag – Arts Week International Arts and Music Festival. During the 10 days, concerts and musicals can be enjoyed in the backyard of the Local Community Center. At the selection of the bands and musicians an important factor is to choose as many different nationalities as possible. Another important factor is live music for at least 90%. Next to the known and professional bands and musicians, we also give opportunities for national amateur musicians. In total, everyone can find something interesting during these 10 days and everyone has the opportunity to get familiar with something new both from the world of music and arts.