Housed in a former monastery, built in the 16th century, Parador de León is a stunning ... more
hotel that has kept its original, luxurious interior decor, and impressive architecture. Stroll through the deluxe, historical interior of the Parador de León, and a...
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The San Marcos Monastery whose construction began in the 16th century replaced another ... more
12th century monastery from the times of King Alfonso VIDifferent artists immortalised a yesterday where the strength of his legacy can be seen in stone and wood ...
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Advantages: Beautiful Disadvantages: Can't think of any
Yes, another Venice review...Probably my last one though...
Okay...Saint Mark's Basilica (Basilica di SanMarco) was built in 1071, and is in Venice, at St Mark's Square (Piazza SanMarco).
The square can be hard to find, or very easy, depending on how good you are at navigating the streets (needless to say, we had a bit of a struggle!) Even though the basilica is enormous, I couldn't see it at all until we stumbled straight onto St Mark's Square, where it suddenly leaps out on you, dominating the place. If ever you go to Venice I would strongly recommend a trip to St Marks Square, as this building is probably one of the most amazing you will ever see.
The thing that struck me first of all was the sheer colossal size of it. It is toweringly tall, and extemely wide, I have never seen anything like it. I was expecting to see ...
Advantages: History Beauty and Style Disadvantages: No Free Seats
PIAZZA SANMARCO. is like falling in love with a Beautiful Woman, when with her you can not stay long enough, when away you can not wait to return to her.
You may speak to people who have only visited her on a Day trip, they will probably have not been impressed. They will only have seen her in the company of thousands.
To see the Piazza at its best and Romantic you must Visit her late at night with your wife, husband, lover or just a friend. The sqaure seems to be your own, so beautifully lit. Which really highlights the shape of the square.
When you enter from the Grand Canal DO NOT WALK BETWEEN the two columns, in the past you only passed between when being sent for execution.
The Doges Palace is on your right, this is well worth a Tour, get there early to beat the queues. (Day Trippers normally decend on Venice about 09 ...
Advantages: Great action movie Disadvantages: none
Director: Luc Besson
Producer: Patrice Ledoux
Writer: Luc Besson
Stars: Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman and Danny Aiello
This French directed action/drama movie was released toward the end of 1994 and was a simple tale of a quiet man who happened upon the wrong place at the wrong time.
**BRIEF PLOT**
Leon, (played by Jean Reno) is a mild mannered French man living in New York City's 'little Italy'. Unbeknown to all around him he is secretly a professional hit man, (or cleaner) working for the local Mafia boss Tony, (played by Danny Aiello), who uses a 'Macaroni' retail store to front his small empire.
Leon has only one friend, which happens to be a houseplant, until he inadvertently opens his door one day and his peaceful existence changes forever.
One of his neighbours, a twelve year girl called Mathilda ...
blissman70 17.06.2008
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