Places by Helen

Nikolaiviertel

The St. Nicholas quarter, or the Nikolaiviertel in German, is the oldest district in Berlin. It's located between the Spree River and the red city hall, a few minutes away from Alexanderplatz. The district can also be considered the most historical district in Berlin,...

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Los Toneles

Los Toneles is one of the best Murcian tapas bars you'll find in Murcia city. It's one of my favourite places to go out for tapas, and is usually very popular with the Erasmus students I know and who I've taken there. Among the numerous Murcian tapas they serve there...

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La Pepica

Do you like paella? Have you tried the best paella in Spain? Before I ate in this famous restaurant on Malvarrosa beach in Valencia, I was naive enough to believe that no paella could ever be better than my mum's, but after eating here, I realised I was wrong (though my...

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The Birthplace of Audrey Hepburn

One of the strangest things which has happened to be since I've lived in Brussels has been discovering after seven months that one of the legends of American cinema who I admire so much was born here, in Brussels, and more specifically in the neighbourhood I live in,...

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The Parisian Statue of Liberty

Contrary to the belief that you can only see the Statue of Liberty in the United States, there are actually several replicas of the statue in Paris, as well as in many other countries. In fact, the original statue was both designed and constructed by the French. Known...

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Liberty Island

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most obviously well-known and beloved monuments in America. The statue is strategically placed to welcome immigrants arriving in New York harbour, and to welcome homecoming residents back to their country. It has become a lasting...

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Amsterdam

Spuistraat is a picturesque street in Amsterdam city centre which connects Hekelveld to the well-known Spui Square. Spuistraat was originally a canal known as Nieuwezijds Achterburgwal. The canal was removed in 1967, and Spuistraat received its current name. Spuistraat...

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Pont Alexandre III

Pont Alexander III is the most elegant bridge on the River Seine, and many consider it to be the most extravagant in Paris. Designed by a multitude of artists and decorated with ornate elements, this historical monument was constructed for the 1900 Universal...

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The Ilha Grande - Tourism in Rio V

In English, the name Ilha Grande translates as the Great Island. One of the most popular areas for tourists in Rio de Janeiro, the Ilha Grande is frequented by those who find time to journey out of the city during their stay and enjoy this island and its bay. There...

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Murcia Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of St. Mary, better known as Murcia Cathedral. is the seat of the Diocese of Cartagena. It is situated in the heart of the Old Town in the city of Murcia. Consecrated in 1465, the cathedral suffered various damage(especially to the bell tower) and...

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Hostel Blues

First of all, I'd like to say that I tried to post this entry in the accommodation section, but the format of the Erasmusu website doesn't allow you to do this if your stay was under one month long, and it also doesn't allow you to select 'hostel' as an accommodation...

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Parque del Retiro

The Parque del Retiro is located in the Spanish capital, Madrid, and is the most famous park in the city. I'd even go as far as to say that it's the most famous park in all of Spain. Its fame is similar to that of Central Park in New York, but on a smaller scale. The...

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La Manga

Introduction La Manga beach is situated on the Murcian coast, and is one of my favourite beaches, not only in Murcia but in the whole of Spain. The south of the beach belongs to Cartagena, and the north to San Javier, two different municipalities in the Region of...

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Sagrada Familia Basilica

Among the most recent places I've visited is the one and only Barcelona. A very in-demand tourist destination, Barcelona is not only popular on a national but also on a worldwide level. The Catalan city has the second highest population in Spain (after Madrid), with...

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The Holocaust Museum

Introduction In this article, I'm going to tell you about one of the best museums I've ever visited, but also the saddest one - the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. This museum is located in central Washington D. C. , a stone's throw away from the National Mall...

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Berliner Dom

The Berlin Cathedral, known as the Berliner Dom, is one of the most important tourist attractions in the German capital and one of my personal favourites. This cathedral is a relatively new one in comparison with many others in Europe, since it's just under one hundred...

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The White House

Introduction The White House, located in the United States' capital Washington D. C., is not only the most famous mansion in the city, but also in the whole of the country, since it's here that the President of the United States lives. I would even go as far as to say...

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Times Square

Times Square is one of the most famous and biggest squares in New York, USA. It's one of the best-known symbols of the city, along with the Empire State Building, the skyline and Central Park. It's located at the intersection of Broadway Avenue with Seventh Avenue,...

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The Berlin Wall

It's now 53 years since the Berlin Wall was built; the wall which would divide Europe as we know it in two. This 'iron curtain' was also called the Wall of Shame by the West Berliners, but known as the Antifascist Protection Rampart by the Eastern block. The wall was...

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Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz is one of the most important squares in Berlin due to its location and also its shopping area. The TV Tower, the Fernsehturm, can be found here, one of the most well-known Berlin tourist attractions. It's the largest TV Tower in the European Union and the...

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Dumbo

Dumbo is my favourite neighbourhood in New York, and when you see it for yourself and know which one I'm talking about, you'll realise that it's also yours, too! Apart from being Disney's famous elephant character, Dumbo is the name of a neighbourhood in Brooklyn in New...

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