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Sweden, An Ideal Travel Destination

Sweden is the ideal destination for the travelers. It is the largest among the Nordic countries in Northern Europe. Its borders touch Norway and Finland. It is connected to Denmark through a bridge of Oresund (Oresundbron). The country involves the wide areas of scenic coastline and idyllic islands.

Sweden has lovely people with high standard of living. Stockholm is its archipelagic capital. Urban Sweden is more stylish, advance and sophisticated, while the countryside offers simpler pleasures. A land of cultural contrast, Sweden, has plenty of forests and thousands of lakes. Gothenburg and Malmo beckon with the urban delights.

In the middle of Sweden the lakeside resort, Ostersund is famous with Scandinavians. Visitors opt more for the Baltic islands - the largest island, Gotland, with its array of ruined medieval churches, is a popular highlight. The scenery of Sweden has a gentler charm. The “Kingdom of Crystal,” is a forested area between Stockholm and Malmo boasting several fine glassworks.

Norrland is located on the northern part of the country with nine provinces. It is ideal for hiking. There are lots of big forests, rivers, lakes, marshes and high mountains. The major cities are Umea, Lulea and Sundsvall. Svealand is in center part of the country. It includes the Stockholm, Uppsala and the province of Dalarna, Narke, Varmland, Sodermanland, Uppland and Vastmanland.

Gotaland comprises ten provinces in the southern part of the country. It includes the islands of Oland and Gotland. Gotaland’s largest cities are Gothenburg in the Vastergotland and malmo in the Skane. Sweden and its people have an air of reserved calm.

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A Quick Guide To Barcelona

The Count City of Spain, Barcelona is the precious jewel of northeastern Spain. Located in the comarca of Barcelonès, along the Mediterranean coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city of Spain.

Barcelona is spectacular city. It is the largest port, and industrial, commercial, cultural and educational hub of Spain. It is one of the most celebrated tourist destinations in world.

Barcelona is particularly coveted destination for art & architecture, museums, churches & cathedrals, parks & gardens, and vibrant nightlife. It is magnificent modern city with a marvelous treasure of cultural heritage and unique historic architecture. It is famous for the architectural creations of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Antoni Gaudi’s Architectural Works: Park Güell, Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, Casa Milà or La Pedrera, and Colonia Guell. Under construction since 1882, Sagrada Familia is the most famous works of Gaudi in Barcelona. Casa Batlló is a wonderful building designed by Antoni Gaudi on Passeig de Gracia. Casa Milà or La Pedrera, designed by Antoni Gaudi, was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1984.

Palau de la Música Catalana: The masterpiece of Catalan's Modernist Architecture is designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997.

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