Austria
Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced
to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi
Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria's
status remained unclear for a decade. A State Treaty signed in 1955 ended the
occupation, ......more... | UK
Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two Wor ......more... |
Graz
The most important building of baroque architecture in Graz is
without doubt the Schloss Eggenberg. A very significant city mark
is the romantic Uhrturm, a tower still using the original clockwork
from 1712 and a popular first kiss area for many inhabitants.
... ...more... | London
London used to be the world's largest metropolis and although it has ceded that title to the sprawling cities of the southern hemisphere, it's still a huge bewildering place if it's your first visit. Even if you speak English fluently you can only learn how to pronounce place names like' Greenwich' 'Leicester Square' and 'Chomondeley Place' by exam ... ...more... |
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