Jacobson: 502 books

Rio de Janeiro, which means The January River, e located on the Atlantic coast of Brazil and is the second largest city after São Paulo for over two centuries was the capital, and today is one of the most important commercial and political centres of Brazil. This exciting metropolis has become a...

Stockholm is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. The old part of the city is very beautiful; a walk around the city waterways and parks is truly a glorious way to spend a week's vacation. This lovely seaside city with its international character and taste is a magnet for immigrants...

Oslo is the capital of Norway. The city is the third largest in Scandinavia after Stockholm and Helsinki. Founded in 1048 Acker Elva River divides the city into east and west. Northwest of the city rises Mount - internationally renowned winter sports centre. Southeast rises another mountain, which...

With its population of over 1,020,000 people Birmingham is the second most populous city in the United Kingdom. Birmingham is a basic unit of the English East Midlands region, which ranks second in the most densely populated area in the UK, once the capital London. Live in the region around 2.4 million...

Present and future create daily in Milan - the most inventive European capital. The city is teeming with all sorts of pleasures, theatres and cinemas, as well as promising club scene and tempting restaurants thrive in this fashion environment. Everything about Milan is associated with designers and...

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland is the western part of central Scotland, on the Clyde. The town was founded in the middle of the VI century. In medieval Glasgow is considered one of the important religious and educational centres in Scotland. Very little of medieval Glasgow buildings have...

Las Vegas is the most - popular city in Nevada, USA. The population is 558 383 inhabitants, and its area is 340sq.km. The city is located in the Mojave Desert, from which it follows that the surrounding nature (flora and fauna) is scarce. Las Vegas was founded in 1905 and is officially recognized...

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the heart of the European Union. With artistic mastery, exquisite architecture, kitchen with a variety of traditional dishes and cultural diversity Brussels is a real gem of northern culture in its best form. What makes Brussels special? Seafood restaurants in...

Berlin began as a modest shopping centre in the XIII century, rising to a unique place. After reunification in 1990, it unfolds in a dynamic and creative city that under harsh exterior is bound surprising nonchalance. Berlin is the heart of modern Germany with a stoic beat that echoes through grand...

Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace region in France. The city is situated on the banks of the River Ill, where it flows into the Rhine. Strasbourg is extremely important for the European Union as there are seats of some European institutions the European Council, the European Parliament and the...

Naples is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples. The population is 2,253,964 inhabitants, its area is 117.3 square kilometres Naples is located between two volcanic areas - Vesuvius and fields on the Bay of Naples. The city is known for its rich history, art, culture...

Welcome to Madrid - the capital of Spain! Madrid is the capital of Spain, with its four million inhabitants and is the largest and city. Madrid became the capital only in 1562 and therefore does not have many historic buildings from the middle Ages. But their absence is compensated by some of the...

Long live Brigitte Bardot. Ever since he first appeared in Roger Vadis’s film And God created woman Bardot never went away. Bardot-like parade of marriageable girls, young men and prosperous Bowfin fills - topless and sometimes totally nude - beach veterinarian, one of the most beautiful and the...

Lisbon is another European city with impressive architecture, long history and strong tradition. A network of narrow, windy streets, tiny squares, stairs and side alleys, old buildings and numerous churches, typical of a Catholic country - Lisbon onto seven small hills, reminiscent of Rome, and bustling...