Tagged With "Gloria Funicular"
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Re: Where in the World is Gumbo #26
Its a Funicular Railway - but there are so many in Europe and America !
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#340)
Here's a new clue for Wednesday: It looks like a funicular—but where does it take you? Keep checking for new clues daily...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 22, 2014: Orvieto
I was fascinated enough by this brief taste to do a little more reading—and found that Orvieto not only has a funicular, it has an underground. No, not like London, but an extensive system of tunnels cut through the soft rock. Some may have been used for mining or for supplies, but it appears that most of them were created to allow escape from sieges!
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Quebec — A Walled European Fortress In America
Quebec, like New York, is both a city and a state (or rather, a province). It’s an island of French heritage and culture within our Anglo-North American continent. We combined this visit with stops in Montreal and...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 22, 2014: Orvieto
Almost at the end of a round-the-world trip, idling in Rome with nothing in particular planned until our flights home, travel pal Jim and I decided to take the train to Orvieto for a wander around on a gray Christmas Eve. The old town...
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Abandoned funicular becomes Swiss village's lifeline
A long-abandoned funicular becomes a lifeline for a village that's lost it only road to a landslide
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Cooking from the Market in Valparaiso
We love to travel, to visit markets, to cook, and to eat. So what could be better than a cooking class in Chile with a market trip accompanied by our chef-teacher?
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Unmissable Sights in Budapest
We often travel to other countries, other cities, but not always for sightseeing. Conference, meeting, maybe for some service. These trips sometimes takes several days, but we can also decide to connect the pleasant to the useful and look around the city. Here is a brief introduction for those, whose destination is Budapest. What is a must see, from the Hungarian capital. I recommend this article, which contains more than 100 sights, for those who want to spend more days in Budapest, or want...
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Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg (Where Gumbo Was #125)
The Heiliggeistkirche, to give it its German name, is the most imposing church in Heidelberg; it stands out above the Altstadt (Old City) section of the city so distinctively that I dared not include an exterior view among the clues. I make amends...
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From Brasov to Bran Castle and Rasnov
Transylvania. Dracula pops up in most people’s minds when they hear that word, and with good reason. Bram Stoker’s novel took place in Transylvania, but the writer himself actually never visited Romania. Although there are...
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Swiss open world's steepest funicular
Switzerland 'Stoosbahn' is so steep it needs specially-adapted cars to keep the passengers upright for the trip up the mountain.
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Bergen: Norway's Not-So-Second City
Approaching Bergen by Air Bergen is a city of paradoxes. It's Norway's second-largest city, but it feels in many ways like a small town. It's the second-oldest city, but only in a few places does it seem older than 150 years or so. It's...
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Mar. 31, 2017: Funicular at Santiago Metropolitan Park
In one of Santiago, Chile's most popular parks, this 1925 funicular leads to the top—and to a false impression that it's much, much older!
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A Rambler in Santiago de Chile
A gallery of scenes and 'seens' from PHeymont's wandering in Chile's capital city.
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A Rambler in Valparaiso, Chile
A ramble with PHeymont through Chile's historic premier port city, now reviving commercially and as a tourism destination.
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The Getty Center, Los Angeles (Where Gumbo was #194)
Gumbo was visiting the famous Getty Museum complex in West Los Angeles' Brentwood neighborhood. Famed for its beautiful architecture, wonderful art collection, magnificent gardens and stunning views of the Los Angeles skyline, it is one of the city's greatest tourist attractions.
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Bergamo, Italy: Jewel of Lombardy
Professor Abe takes us on a loving tour of Bergamo, Italy and its food as well.
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Heidelberg and its Castle: Where Gumbo Was (#26)
Gumbo's nostalgic journey, in black and white, took him back to high school days living in Heidelberg, Germany as an Army brat. Heidelberg is one of Germany's most attractive cities, the seat of its oldest university and—by virtue of not having...
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Duquesne Incline on Mount Washington, Pittsburgh
George G shares a fascinating history of his home city of Pittsburgh, and the funicular ride that allows wonderful views of the city.
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New cable car offers 'roof terrace'
Thrill seekers who don't get enough from an ordinary cable car ride can now opt to sit on the roof of one of the world's highest routes.
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Budapest: A Rambler's Memories
With the pandemic still keeping him at home, PHeymont travels by nostalgia to Budapest.
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California Condor Statue, Los Angeles
Travel Rob sees a Condor perched in Downtown Los Angeles
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From the Shoebox: Germany in the early 60s
Another dip into the past as PHeymont revisits pictures of teenage travels to various places in Germany, including Berlin before the Wall.
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Skocjan Cave, Slovenia (Where Gumbo was #412)
Gumbo was visiting the vast underground cavern that is the heart of the Skocjan Cave in Slovenia. It has been a World Heritage Site since 1986.
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Quebec City: Europe in America
DrFumblefinger recalls a visit to Quebec, where he felt almost as if he were in Europe.
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Royal Gorge Bridge & Park - Our Thrilling Visit Part 1
Samantha shares part 1 of her thrilling visit to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park near Canon City, Colorado.
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Ireland planning new 'hero' attractions
Ireland is pumping new funds into four projects designed to ramp up tourism in Ireland's different regions.
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Bergen: A Smorgasbord of Sights
Barry Barford braves inclement weather to search out the delights of Norway's second-largest city.
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Sacre Coeur Basilica, Paris
PHeymont visits what is almost certainly Paris's most visible church, standing at the highest point in the city.
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Ljubljana Castle, Slovenia
DrFumblefinger visits the Medieval Castle sitting atop a hill in the heart of Ljubljana.
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Montjuïc Castle, Barcelona
DrFumblefinger visits the old castle which provides wonderful views of Barcelona.
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Enjoying a Road Trip to Quaint Quebec
Stephanie is charmed by the city and province of Quebec!
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Vibrant Valparaiso
While waiting for his ship to come in, Barry Barford discovers a slice of heaven on the Chilean coast.
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Castel San Pietro Square—The best views of Verona!
Looking for the best spot to get breath-taking views of the magical city of Verona? You can't beat the views from Castel San Pietro Square
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Canada: Three Days, Three Cities
A brief summer road trip, full of interesting sights and scenes, but no stamps
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Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey
High above Barcelona, an ancient abbey that offers great views and a beautiful church
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Quebec City's Old-World Charm
Marilyn Jones shares an interesting day in Quebec City, with both guided and independent tours
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Santiago Chile
Jonathan L takes a trip to Santiago Chile and explores the neighborhoods and street art.
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Museum of Broken Relationships, Zagreb
Zagreb boasts a number of museums with quirky names, but the one that grabbed Barry Barford's attention was the Museum of Broken Relationships.
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Heidelberg: A view of old Germany
Jonathan L takes us to Heidelberg, Germany to explore one of the oldest towns in the country
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Gloria Funicular, Lisbon
The Gloria Funicular is a popular tourist attraction in Lisbon, taking tourists up one of the steepest hills in town.
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Mirador de Sao Paulo de Alcantara, Lisbon
DrFumblefinger visits Mirador de Sao Paulo de Alcantara, one of Lisbon's most popular viewpoints.
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Adventures in Australia’s Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains of New South Wales have a lot to offer travellers, as Barry Barford explains.