Europe Euphoria

The ancient city of Pompeii , destroyed and completely buried during a catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius spanning for two days in 79 AD, is once again under danger. But this time it is no volcanic threat, for the most popular tourist attractions of Italy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has fallen into such disrepair that the Italian government has declared a ‘state of emergency’ to save the ruins. The accidental rediscovery and excavation of Pompeii in 1748 after nearly 1700 years after its burial has provided an extraordinarily detailed insight into the life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire. Extra funding to save this historical heritage has been earmarked as an immediate step by the surveying commissioner, which had earlier been neglected. The ruins from a long time have been suffering from lack of investment, mismanagement, litter and looting. Giving evidence of mismanagement, Antonio Irlando, a regional councilor responsible for artistic heritage, revealed that every year at least 150 sq m (1,600 sq ft) of fresco and plasterwork are lost for lack of maintenance, while at least 3,000 pieces of stones every year end up disintegrating. This ‘state of emergency’ will last for a year until some valid preservation actions are taken into force and one of the world’s most historic and precious heritage is saved from evaporating.

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Via: BBC

Ruins of an ancient temple dating back to the reign of pharaoh Ramses II (1250 B.C.) have been discovered inside a mosque in Egypt. The discovery was made during the restoration work of the mosque which was erected as a shrine to Muslim saint Abul Haggag in the 13th century A.D. and was damaged partly in June.

The Kielder Water’s art and architecture museum is located in the most tranquil place in the world. The landscape seen from this particular place in England is a very rare one. So, the Kielder Water reservoir and the museum located in Northumberland is worth a visit.

The reservoir was created to serve the heavy industry in the Teeside. The author of the Telegraph Nigel Richardson writes about his experience awesome experience in and around the museum. Read on! As Nigel says, this area is thrillingly remote and very man made. Nevertheless, it’s attracting tourists.

Those who believe that Britain is now only an island, is kind of wrong. Throughout the world people still follow the British ways. In Gibraltar, about 30000 people are British.The rock of Gibraltar that lies in Mediterranean holds it’s allegiance to the English. In this part of the world, Britain owns more than just a piece of strategically placed rock.

Bored of regular tours and travel packages offered by various travel agencies or tired of planning interesting trips on own and short of ideas. A theatrical tour to London is what you are looking for.

In the holy city of Jerusalem an elusive Biblical wall has been found very recently. A team of archaeologists unearthed this ancient and prized treasure. According to scholars, the wall has been mentioned in the Biblical book of Nehemiah.

This discovery was made in the ancient part of the Jerusalem city known as David. Things like pottery, shards as well as arrowheads have been found in this archaeological site. Although most scholars think that the wall is biblical, some scholars have other opinions about the same. The Chapters 3-6 in the Book of Nehemiah talks about the existence of such a wall.

If you can afford £313 a night, welcome to the world’s most luxurious and natty hotel room, all designed to pamper your kingly attitude. Relaxing on the state-of-the-art king-size room, enjoy the amazing view of the Eiffel Tower, sipping a peg of your choice from the mini-bar right inside your room! That’s exactly what Hotel Everland has in store for you and much more.

But, you are allowed to stay in the one-room Swiss-built designer PREFAB for only one night! If you are disappointed with this news, here is a real boosting-up message for you - it not just fare you well with a breakfast but, you can also ’steal the golden-embroidered bath towels with all appreciation and encouragement!’

For those who cannot make it to the snow covered slopes of the Alps for a winter skiing experience, you can walk into a mall in Manchester. If it seems a bit confusing on how to relate a mall with the Alpine slopes, well Manchester’s Trafford Centre houses the Chill Factore - Britain’s newest and longest indoor ski slope.

It took four years to build the Chill Factore at a whopping cost of ₤31 million. To provide its customers an experience close to the Alpine skiing extravaganza, the place is covered with 1,600 tons of man-made snow. There are two drag-lifts serving as the main slope, a moving carpet next to the beginners’ area and a mini-luge and tubing run.

With Peru and Italy housing their ancient treasures, it’s time that Greeks start preserving their own heritage. Recently, the 2,500 years of Parthenon treasures mostly known as Elgin marbles were moved to their new home, where they will be preserved safely.

If you are a big fan of Champagne and traveling through London, you might want to check out Europe’s longest champagne bar. The 315 feet bar is located at the St. Pancras International train station. Here’s more on the drinks and the ambiance of the Europe’s longest bar - St. Pancras.

AS a matter of fact it has become one of the major British landmarks. So, if you want to drink and talk or want to have a champagne breakfast, this is the place to be. On its first day, the bar sold out about 4,500 glasses of champagne! You can buy champagnes worth from 40 pounds till 2700 pounds. I think that’s a hell lot of champagne. If you are dazzled with this number, try the menu. The bar boastfully lists about 70 champagnes on the menu! As of now, it offers about 10 by the glass.