Archive: June 2018 - Pure Vision

Innsbruck, Austria’s ‘Capital of the Alps’

  • June 30, 2018
Innsbruck, Austria’s ‘Capital of the Alps’

Innsbruck, the capital of Austria’s Tyrol region, boasts a remarkable combination of culture and heritage ranging from the medieval to the renaissance, all of which is coupled with winter sports, summer hiking, and other adventure activities.

Innsbruck emerged as a European political hub of cultural importance in the 15th century when Emperor Maximilian I chose the city as his imperial residence. Its rich architectural masterpieces, such as Hofkirche (Court Church), the Imperial Palace, and the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof), are his legacy and that of his successors.

To read more visit Theepochtimes.com or click here.

To view the photo gallery of Innsbruck click here.

An introduction to Fez

  • June 9, 2018
An introduction to Fez

The Moroccan city of Fez – a two and half hour flight from London – should be added to your bucket list. In just a short journey you step into a completely different history and culture.

The oldest part of Fez was built in the eighth century on the banks of the Fez River which flows from west to the east through the low hills of the Atlas Mountains. Today, much of the city is modern with many palm tree lined boulevards and wide highways circling the new Ville Nouvell urbanisation embracing the jewel of Medina.

To read more visit Justabouttravel.net or click here.

To view the photo gallery of Fez click here.