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Japó

Kobe takenaka tools museum

Shusaku Arakawa

Reversible destiny lofts Mitaka (prop de Tokyo). Yoro Park prop de Nagoya

Katsuyama primeval forest a Nara

 

 

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DEUTSCHLAND

DEUTSCHLAND
GENERAL

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasserwanderrastplatz
proper bici, rhein sencer
SUD: SAARLAND, BADEN WÜRTEMBERG, BAYERN
CENTRE W: RHEINLAND PFALZ, NORDRHEIN-WESTPHALEN, HESSE, THÜRINGEN
NORD W: NIEDERSACHSEN, BREMEN, SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN, HAMBURG
EST: MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN, BRANDEBURG, BERLIN, SACHSEN ANHALT, SACHSEN

S

SAARLAND SWdalt

BADEN WÜRTEMBERG
is a state in southwest Germany, east of the Rhine, which forms the border with France. It is Germany’s third-largest state, with an area of 35,751 km2 (13,804 sq mi) and 11 million inhabitants.[6] Baden-Württemberg is a parliamentary republic and partly sovereign, federated state which was formed in 1952 by a merger of the states of Württemberg-Baden, Baden and Württemberg-Hohenzollern. The largest city in Baden-Württemberg is the state capital of Stuttgart, followed by Karlsruhe and Mannheim. Other cities are Freiburg im Breisgau, Heidelberg, Heilbronn, Pforzheim, Reutlingen, Tübingen and Ulm.

BAYERN SE

MUNIC

Marien Platz i Ciutat Vella
Peters Kirche
Viktualienmarkt (possible picnic)
Maximilianstr. carrer principal
WT1
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MUSEUS
Alte Pinakothek: dilluns tancat 10 a 18, diumenge 1 euro
Deutches Museum: ciència i tècnica https://www.deutsches-museum.de/museumsinsel/besuch/oeffnungszeiten tots els dies de 9 a 17
Pinakothek der Moderne, tancat dilluns de 10 a 18
Neue Pinakothek (tancada per obres)
Sammlung Schack 10-18 tancat dilluns i dimarts
Villa Stuck dimarts a diumenge de 11 a 18, la casa de Franz von stuck
Lehnbach haus https://www.lenbachhaus.de/ tancat dilluns de 10 a 18
Englischer Garten, i per menjar Best Beer Garden: In the Englischer Garten center of Munich, Biergarten Chinesischer Turm (tel. 089/3-83-87-30) is our favorite place for soaking up the local suds — some of the best in the world — and lingering over long, filling Bavarian meals such as homemade dumplings, a specialty. o picnic
Kunstkammer georg Laue dilluns dijous 10 a 18
westfriedhof, parada de metro interessant
Schack Galerie

veure https://www.utopia-munich.com/ i swing

(Schloss Nymphenburg, Bayerische museum )
en cotxe: Neuschwanstein

dissabte i diumenge
https://www.worldofswing.de/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/194927603899812

Munic

CENTRE W

RHEINLAND PFALZ

NORDRHEIN-WESTPHALEN

Mechernich bruder klaus chapelle

PADERBORN
http://www.germany.travel/en/leisure-and-recreation/cycling/ems-cycle-route.html

https://www1.wdr.de/verbraucher/freizeit/reisen/paderborner-land-104.html
384 km 5 etapes bici
https://www.emsradweg.de/route/distanzen.html

Elmsradweg

HESSE

THÜRINGEN

Münster

https://www.muensterland.com/en/tourism/topics/cycling/cycling-routes-in-the-munsterland/100-castles-route/

NW

NIEDERSACHSEN

BREMEN

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN

HAMBURG

E

MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN

a Butzow amb el caiac, pastisseria schwaan
https://www.flussinfo.net/mecklenburgische-kleinseenplatte/wwr/

BRANDENBURG
bredereiche furgo i caiac
Gusthaus i KafeeKuchen
zona de piragua cap Anksreshagen i Muritz (dissabte a les 11:23)

BERLIN
Museum der Dinge
piscines públiques interiors: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20231116-the-hidden-beauty-of-berlins-indoor-pools

SACHSEN ANHALT (Magdeburg)
Muntanyes Harz Qudlinburg, http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/30/dodging-witches-and-wild-boar-in-germany/

SACHSEN

Dresde
Pfunds Molkerei http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pfunds-molkerei-worlds-most-beautiful-milk-shop

Heinrich Tessenow FestspielHaus, Hellerrau Garden-city

Elbe de Dresden a Hamburg

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Barcelona. Guia general

https://www.timeout.cat/barcelona/ca/restaurants/els-millors-bufets-lliures-de-barcelona

https://www.timeout.cat/barcelona/ca/menjar-i-beure/els-100-millors-bars-de-barcelona

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EUROPA

EUROPA
AUSTRIA
BÈLGICA
TXÈQUIA
ESLOVÀQUIA
ESTÒNIA
FINLÀNDIA
GRÈCIA
HOLANDA
IRLANDA
ITÀLIA
RUMANIA
SÈRBIA
SUÈCIA

AUSTRIA

Attersee, el llac on passava les vacances Gustav Klimt

Skyspace Lech – Tannegg (Vorarlberg, Àustria)

Linz

Salzburg

WIEN

  • Biblioteca web, 9 a 21, sala Agustiniana 9 a 16 L-V
  • Cementiri de Viena, tomba de Schönberg
  • Belvedere museum, character heads de Messerschmidt 9-18
  • KHM M-D 10-18, J fins 21
  • NHM 9-18, tancat dimarts
  • Albertina 10 18
  • MUMOK dimarts diumenge 10 18
  • Leopold Museum 10 18 tancat dimarts
  • Weltmuseum M-D 10 18
  • Gemälde Galerie (Hyeronimnus Bosch)
  • Museu arts aplicades, reconstrucció Frankfurter Ktchen M-D 10-18
  • https://ighop.at/unsere_events/      https://somelikeithot.at/socials/
  • Otto Wagner, Kirche am Steinhof
  • Schönbrunn, castell, Jardins 6:30-17:30
  • Freud Museum 10-18 tancat dimarts
  • Haydn House
  • Beethoven House
  • Schubert House

Naschmarkt (dissabte matí). MariaHilfe str zona compres elegants.

Jardins: Schönbrun, belvedere (Botànic al costat). Volksgarten i Burggarten. Schloss Laxenburg a 25 km a 30′ amb el bus 200 que surt des de Wien Hauptbahnhof (Estació Central de Viena) fins a Laxenburg Franz-Josephs-Platz.

Cafè (“Melange” i pastís), Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz (bou bullit), Kaiserschmarrn (postre).

Some like it hot, Frommers, Voksoper, Staatsoper

Literatura
Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872), el gran clàssic del drama austríac. Adalbert Stifter (1805–1868), prosa molt acurada, natura i moral; influència important en la literatura germànica. Arthur Schnitzler (1862–1931), relats i teatre psicològic, molt vinculat al món de Freud i la Viena burgesa, Traumnovelle. Hugo von Hofmannsthal (1874–1929), poeta i dramaturg, coautor de llibrets d’òpera amb Richard Strauss. Karl Kraus (1874–1936), gran satíric i crític de la societat vienesa i del llenguatge periodístic. Stefan Zweig (1881–1942), biografies, relats i memòries, el món d’ahir. Robert Musil (1880–1942), L’home sense atributs. Elias Canetti (1905–1994), Massa i poder. Ingeborg Bachmann (1926–1973), poeta i narradora fonamental del segle XX austríac. Thomas Bernhard (1931–1989), prosa i teatre corrosius, crític ferotge amb Àustria. Peter Handke (n. 1942), obra experimental i filosòfica.
L’Imperi incloïa territoris que avui són Txèquia, Hongria, Eslovènia, Croàcia, Bòsnia, Eslovàquia, Polònia, Ucraïna, Romania i Itàlia del nord, i això es reflecteix en la literatura. [als sXVIII i XIX, imperi austrohúngar i imperi otomà que es desfaran]
Txèquia / Bohèmia: Franz Kafka (1883–1924). Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926)
Hongria: Sándor Márai (1900–1989), les brases. Endre Ady, poeta.
Galítsia (actual Polònia/Ucraïna): Joseph Roth (1894–1939), la marxa Radetzky. Bruno Schulz, prosa poètica i simbòlica
Eslovènia / Croàcia: Ivan Cankar (Eslovènia). Miroslav Krleža.

Música
Classicisme: HAYDN. MOZART. Antonio Salieri (1750–1825), figura clau de la vida musical vienesa i gran pedagog (mestre de Beethoven, Schubert i Liszt). Johann Georg Albrechtsberger, teòric i compositor, professor de Beethoven. Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf.
Romanticisme: Johannes Brahms (1833–1897). Anton Bruckner (1824–1896). Gustav Mahler (1860–1911). Hugo Wolf (1860–1903). Franz Liszt.
Canvi de segle: Johann Strauss pare, i fill (valsos). Alexander von Zemlinsky. Franz Schreker.
Segona Escola de Viena (segles XX): Arnold Schönberg (1874–1951). Alban Berg (1885–1935). Anton Webern (1883–1945). Ernst Krenek.

Pintura

 

Arquitectura (Bidermeier i Sezession)

 

Cercle de Viena filosofia

BELGICA
http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/royal-greenhouses-of-laeken

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/klankenbos-sound-forest

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-whisperer

Paul Delvaux Museum a Sint-Idesbald (Koksijde)

BULGARIA

Bansko, per digital nomads https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20231003-bansko-bulgarias-unlikely-new-digital-nomad-hub

CZECH REPUBLIC

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-birth-and-revival-of-functionalism-in-the-czech-republic
Funcionalisme

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/adrspach-teplice-rocks Adršpach, Czechia, bosc amb porta gòtica

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ESLOVÀQUIA

tornar

museu nacional, character heads de Messerschmidt

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/gate-of-freedom-memorial-slovakia al Danubi

ESLOVÈNIA
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230904-sebastian-kneipp-the-wellness-guru-that-few-know

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ESTÒNIA

Tallinn, Glenn Park: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/glehn-park

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FINLANDIA

http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/gotan-maailma

 

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GRÈCIA

LAkki port amb arquitectura de mussolini

Agrafa regió remota https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20211017-the-greek-region-too-remote-for-maps

HOLANDA

CENTRE

Amsterdam

  • Niuwe Spiegelstraat:  carrer amb botigues de col·lecions estranyes
  • Amsterdam https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/micropia museu protozous
  • Kartika rijkstaffel
  • Stayokay hostel a Vondel Park

ROTTERDAM

  • Depot Boijmans

NORD

Giethoorn, poble sense carreteres, només canals

The Stream Garden in Waspik

SUD

  • Hoge Veluwe, parc on va anar la Maria, amb escultures. Museu Kroger-Muller
  • Dommel a Hertogenbosch
  • Waspik, jardí amnb rierol: https://vanmierlotuinen.nl/en/gardens/the-stream-garden/

 

Xarxes de punts

  • https://knooppuntnet.nl/en/mapbicicleta
  • https://www.fietsknooppunt.app/nl-nl/fietsen/app
  • https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Knooppuntnet_planner
  • https://app.pdok.nl/
  • https://www.varendoejesamen.nl/veilig-het-water-op/knoopp

HONGRIA

Budapest

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220719-the-food-legacy-of-a-holocaust-survivor restaurant budapest

IRLANDA

Sky garden: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/irish-sky-garden un jardí de James Turrell, al sud oest
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/irish-sky-garden https://lissardestate.ie/ Skibbereen, Ireland

ITÀLIA

lago Averno, prop de Nàpols

ROMANIA

ctra Transfagarasan, castell Poenari

Des de Suceava, a una hora de camí hi ha Chernowitz a Ucraina, on va néixer Paul Celan

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220807-europes-remote-lost-in-time-villages

Termes de Bucarest https://culturainquieta.com/es/lifestyle/item/19996-termas-de-bucarest-un-viaje-al-corazon-de-la-tierra.html
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SÈRBIA
viatge en tren Or how about Belgrade to Bar, on the Montenegrin coast, rumored to be one of the most beautiful of overnight rides? Twenty-six dollars one way, plus seven for a couchette. Beauty comes cheap, https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/05/11/the-enduring-romance-of-the-night-train
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SUÈCIA

http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/anonymouse-shops-for-mice
http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/stockholm-metro-art-gallery

tren: r Sweden, though, once the viral fog has lifted, and to voyage from toe to top—from Malmö, in the south, up to Narvik, just over the Norwegian frontier, and well within the Arctic Circle. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/05/11/the-enduring-romance-of-the-night-train

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França

FRANCE
ruta Napoleó
rn 85 Golfe-Juan a Grenoble
Relais Routiers
https://www.relais-routiers.com/Relais_Routiers_recherche.asp

  1. Hauts de France
  2. Normandy
  3. Ile de France
  4. Grand Est
  5. Brittany
  6. Pays de la Loire
  7. Centre Val de Loire
  8. Bourgogne Franche Comte
  9. Novelle Aquitaine
  10. Auvergne Rhône Alpes
  11. Occitanie
  12. Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur
1 Hauts de France
Dunkerque: barri modernista
2 Normandy
3 Ile de France
PARIS: CATACOMBES
Versailles: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230112-the-hidden-history-of-versailles
Basilique Sainte-Clotilde
23B Rue Las Cases
75007 Paris, França, on va estar a càrrec de l’orgue César Franck
4 Grand Est
Strasbourg:
https://www.ara.cat/estils_i_gent/Jardins-cultivar-dialeg-interreligios_0_1932406743.html ,  Darrere de l’església de Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, al barri de Meinau, a Estrasburg, hi trobem l’Oasis de la Rencontre, que va obrir la porta l’any 2013 a partir d’una idea del sacerdot cristià Jean-Pierre Buechler i de l’imam musulmà Saliou Faye. Aquestes dues persones ja organitzaven anys abans una trobada anual de diàleg fins que van decidir que no fos puntual, sinó permanent i a l’aire lliure, i van crear el jardí.
VALF: Un objectiu semblant té Le Jardin du Livre, a la ciutat alsaciana de Valff, que aquest estiu va celebrar els deu anys. En un principi, un grup de voluntaris van crear l’associació amb la voluntat de conèixer i valorar la pluralitat confessional
La Route des Crêtes (Alsace-Lorraine): The Vosges, one of the oldest mountain ranges in France, once formed a boundary with Germany. Richly forested with hardwood trees and firs, they skirt the western edge of the Rhine and resemble the Black Forest. La Route des Crêtes (the Crest Road), originally chiseled out of the mountains as a supply line, begins west of Colmar, at the Col du Bonhomme. High points are Münster (home of the cheese), Col de la Schlucht (a resort with panoramas as far as the Jura and the Black Forest), and Markstein. At many points along the way, you can stop and strike out on a well-marked hiking trail.
Amiens
Hortillonages, jardins a recórrer en caiac https://www.wikiloc.com/kayaking-canoeing-trails/hortillonnages-amiens-47783740
5 Brittany
6 Pays de la Loire
Canal  Nantes Brest, bici kayak
7 Centre Val de Loire
Villandry
8 Bourgogne France Comte
Arc et Senans: La Saline Royale de LEdoux https://assets.atlasobscura.com/places/la-saline-royale
La Côte d’Or (Burgundy): Stretching only 60km (37 miles) from Santenay to Dijon, this route is for wine lovers. Rows of terraced vines rise in tiers above the D122/N74/D1138 highways (La Route des Grands Crus), passing through the towns of Puligny-Montrachet, Volnay, Beaune, Nuits-St-Georges, Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Marsannay-la-Côte. Travel at your leisure, stopping to sample the noble vintages (look for the signs sprouting from the sides of the highway).
D’aquest viatge (veure el llibret de notes), en remarcaria sobretot lasensació, potser il.lusòria, d’haver vist el cor de la França, una França queno és ni Paris ni la Provença. Hem vist uns pobles sòlids, amb anysd’administració al darrera (Semur-en-Auxois, Montbard, AUXERRE, Autun, Dijon,Beaune, Tournus). Hem vist uns paisatges humits, prats verds que pugen ibaixen per turons. Aquest verd, a nosaltres que venim d’un país sec, ensfascina. Els camps es fan servir sobretot per la pastura dels bous de raçacharollais i, en les zones privilegiades com la côte d’Or, Chablis, o elMaconnais, s’hi cultiva la vinya que fa dels millors vins del món.
  Ha fet molt de fred, uns deu graus de màxima, i cada nit ha glaçat. Per sort no ha plogut. El viatge ha estat comfortable i ha sortit per un preu raonable. Aquest punt era important pel fet que la Pilar estava embarassadade tres mesos i mig i que ens acompanyava la Teresa. El comfort ha vingutdonat per uns hotels ben equipats i, en alguns cassos com el Normandied’Auxerre, decorats amb gust i molt acollidors; i per uns restaurants, dediferents nivells, on hem menjat molt bé: cargols, pernil persillé, volaillede Bresse, coq à la Dijonnaise, etc. Pel que fa a les pedres, tenim elscastells de Bussy-Rabutin (escriptor, militar i amant), Ancy-le-Franc,Tanlay, el museu de Dijon, l’hspital de Beaune, les abadies de Vezelay,Fontenay i Tournus.
9 Novelle Aquitaine

* le parc naturel régional de Millevaches en Limousin.
GIRONDE i BORDEUS
You’ll have several ways to enjoy this beautiful region, whether you are a wine fanatic or just someone who likes wine and would like to learn (and taste) more. The major areas of Bordeaux are the Médoc, Bourg and Blaye, Entre-Deux-Mers, Saint Emilion, Castillon, and Graves and Sauternes. The Médoc and Bourg/Blaye are both fairly flat, stretching out towards either side of the Gironde estuary. Both are pretty, but you don’t come here to sightsee: these are some of the most high-rent vineyards in the country. Graves and Sauternes is more scenic, but for rolling hills, adorable villages, and photo opportunities, Entre-Deux-Mers, Saint Emilion, and Castillon are where it’s at. The beautiful towns of St-Emilion and Castillon are packed full of medieval treasures, while the Entre-Deux-Mers harbors bastides (neatly ordered towns around a central square—strategic urban planning left over from the Hundred Years’ War) like Sauveterre-de-Guyenne and Cadillac.
CHARENTE
Parc marais poitevin, La venècia verda, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marais_Poitevin
Magné
Chanteloup
Garette
Les Platins
bras de sévreau
port jaguil
conche bois main
fossé de marsemille
LANDES
le parc naturel régional des Landes de Gascogne
DORDOGNE
  • la RoqueGageac a la Dordonya
  • Dordogne caiac
  • * le parc naturel régional du Périgord Limousin
  • Cahors,  Les Eyzies-de-Tayac Rocamadour, Dordogne River Valley,  Montauban Sarlat-la-Canéda, Lascaux (Montignac) Perigueux
  • jardins del astell de Marqueyssac a Vézac
VIENNE
* le parc naturel régional Marais Poitevin
PYRENEES
Parc nacional Pirineus
10 Auvergne Rhône Alpes
The Gorges of the Ardèche (the Rhône Valley): The river that carved these canyons (the Ardèche, a tributary of the Rhône) is the most temperamental French waterway: Its ebbs and flows have created the Grand Canyon of France. Riddled with alluvial deposits, grottoes, caves, and canyons more than 285m (935 ft.) deep, the valley is one of France’s most unusual geological spectacles. A panoramic road (D290) runs along one rim of the canyons, providing views over a striking, arid landscape. Plan to park and walk a little on some of the well-marked paths. The drive, which you can do in a day even if you make frequent stops, stretches between Vallon-Pont-d’Arc and Pont St-Esprit.
Lyon sucriere
rhone
http://carteviarhona.rhonealpes.fr/
25 km geneve vulvens
http://carteviarhona.rhonealpes.fr/zones_touristiques/GuideRhoneVelo_Etape_9.pdf
35m vulvens seyssel
dia 7
36 seyssel belley
32 belley groslee
dia 8
32 grolee grotes de la balme
27 grotes jons
33 jons lyon
http://www.cyclomundo.com/p_geneva_via_rhona.html
1 geneva seyssel 56
2 seyssel champaneux 53
3 champagneux vertrieux 53
4 vretirux villars 47
5 villar jons 43
6 jons lyon 28
Palais Idéal, Hauterives, France
11 Occitanie
Tolosa medieval i renaixentista, catedral, carrer de Sant Romà i els seus voltants, fins al Pont Nou, l’Hotel d’Assezat
Carcassona
Albí. Catedral, el Pont Vell i el Palau de la Berbia, que acull el Museu de Cartelleria contemporània Toulouse-Lautrec.
Caors.capital gastronòmica d’Occitània. Visitarem la Catedral, el Pont fortificat de Valentrès i els famosos jardins secrets de la ciutat antiga
NOTES CEVENNES
Sainte Enimie, al riu, bin lloc furgo
Corniche de Sant JEan du Gard a Florac per fer en descapotable
el GPS de la Furgo em fa anar per passat Montpellier, i el google, per la A75
marcar on vaig dormir, Corniche, foret domaniale des gardons+
D88 Borduzes? des de Florac cap a les Puy, àrres per furgo i àrees on parar
bici corniche vinyes
tallat de ganges a Mondardier
llocs furgo a D999
Conques
Rocamadour: La regió de Midi-Pyrénées guarda una població que està considerada com la més bonica. Diuen que s’assembla a un lloc encantat. Cases i esglésies envoltades de passadissos, escales, portes i balcons et transporten directament a un conte de fades.  El mirador sobre el riu Alzou i el parc natural regional de Causses du Quercy són de gran interès, però no menys la capella de Notre-Dame, on es pot contemplar l’estàtua de Santa Maria de Rocamadour, original del segle XII i coneguda com ‘la Verge Negra’ (a l’estil de la Moreneta). Si us atureu a l’entrada de la capella, mireu ben amunt: veureu l’espasa de Durandal, la llegendària espasa de Roldán.
Céret
Cotlliure
Vilafranca de Conflent
12 Provence Côte d’Azur
PROVENÇA
Colorado Provencal de Rustrel
Rustrel, 84400
France
GRASSE: la ciutat dls perfums
ruta de les mimoses, de gener a març: https://routedumimosa.com
Van Gogh i les cartes a Théo
saint paul de Vence capella Matisse
La Route des Grandes Alpes (the French Alps): One of the most panoramic drives in western Europe stretches south from the lakefront town of Evian to coastal Nice. You’ll see Alpine uplands, larch forests, glaciers, and the foothills of Mont Blanc. Plan on driving 2 to 6 days, stopping in such towns as Morzine, Avoriaz, Chamonix, and Megève. The route covers 740km (460 miles) and crosses many of France’s dramatic mountain passes. Some sections are passable only in midsummer.
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Collserola

https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/estil-vida/ruta-baixador-vallvidrera-tibidabo_1159009_102.html

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Llobregat

Hospitalet
mare de déu de bellvitge ermita 65 67
tecla sala

Sant Just Walden7

Cornellà

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Sants-Montjuic

B3. Sants-Montjuïc La Bordeta; la Font de la Guatlla; Hostafrancs; la Marina de Port; la Marina del Prat Vermell; el Poble-sec; Sants; Sants-Badal; Montjuïc*; i Zona Franca – Port*
Barri Plus Ultra, festa de follar el raïm
Bar Bodega BArtolí Vallespir 41, cuina tripa, orella, fricandó
Aquesta modificació
proposa la desafectació de 37 habitatges
 al carrer de la Mare de Déu de Port. També es desafecten sis habitatges més per l’ajust de qualificacions a la realitat existent a la cantonada entre Ruiz de Alda i Aviador Franco.
POBLE SEC
xandri blai 65
pastisseria Tartas del norte, font honrada 17
mitja galta: https://www.facebook.com/mitjagalta  carrer constitució 181
Mitja Galta: Constitució, 181, Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona, 08014 bon preu i qualitat, https://www.timeout.cat/barcelona/ca/restaurants/mitja-galta prop de Plaça Cerdà
lloc espeical pati caixaforum
Tramendu, 8 Passatge d’Andalusia
https://bcnfoodieguide.com/suru-bar-sin-rotulo-y-con-personalidad/, Eixample, 134 Casanova
bodega aregall sant ramon nonat 25 sortida BCN [Collblanc Hosptalet]
La Nevera, Adreça, Mare de Déu del Port, 2, Zona Franca, Barcelona, 08038
Horaris
Cada dia de 4 a 22 h.
MARINA del prat vermell, carrers acer ferro cobalt estany
plaça falset, carrer encuny prostitució clan droga jodorovich
montjuic
antic jardí botànic, montanyans 26
Els jardins Laribal és la nostra aproximació a un jardí Italià (fotos juliol 2011)
CEMENTIRI: Nínxol: A nom de Maria Rosa Juvé (difunta): Cementiri del Sudoest, Columbari B, pis 2n, Núm 709, Via Sant Ramon, Agrupació 14.
HOSPITALET
Ca la Manoli, ptge Milans 22  https://www.facebook.com/ca.la.manoli2016/
la rosa purpura
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Eixample

B2 Eixample
L’Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample (entre Urgell i Pg de Gràcia)
la Nova Esquerra de l’Eixample (entre Urgell i Tarragona)
 i Sant Antoni a baix
Dreta de l’Eixample; Fort Pienc; Sagrada Família;
Curtis Audio Cafè, Mallorca 196
TERRASSES HOTELS
GRan via entre passeig de Gràcia i via laietana, Hotel Gran via gran via 642
hotel alma, mallorca 271 (prpop Pedrera) HOtel Alma, fan te a la tarda, Mallorca 271
Cotton house, Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes, 670
El principal de l’eixample
hotelh10casamimosa.com Pau Claris, 179. M: Diagonal. T. 93 214 23 30.
hotelh10madison.com Dr. Joaquim Pou, 2-6. M: Urquinaona. T. 93 238 21 37.
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 619-621. M: Passeig de Gràcia. T. 93 018 70 00. almanachotels.com
the dirty south bruc 46: jambalaia new orleans
Hotel Astòria, c. París 203(Aribau)  obres Opisso
RESTAURANTS
ESQUERRA EIXAMPLE (Pg gràcia Urgell + Urgell tarragona)
can vilaró , borrell 61 cap i pota
Bar amb classe: UGOT, Viladomat 138 brunch!!
bar gol, parlament 10
Benzina italia ptge pere calders
bodega de’n rafel manso 52
DR Zang mandfonguilles asiàtiques, Sepúlveda 137
Ekaterina, www.restaurantekaterina.es restaurant RUS Borrell, 129 (Sant Antoni). T. 93 631 35 36.
gelida, diputacio 133
LABARRA: Urgell 240 (amb Rosselló): tapes i plats de tot el món
L’escale, restaurant francès. Ptge Lluís Pellicer 12 lescalebristrot.com
Milo Grill. Balmes, 127 (Eixample Esq.). M: Provença (FGC). T. 93 451 50 48. Argentí
Mochica. Gran Via, 487 (Eixample Esq.). M: Urgell. T. 93 382 20 06.
Mian Xinès
NIkkei: Aribau, 33 (Eixample Esq.). M: Universitat. T. 93 323 93 93. 25-30 €. Fusió japó Perú
Pappa SVEN, Villarroel 22, 20€, bufet, smorgasbord
Pockeys, provença 322, entrepans refinats
SEMPRONIANA ADA Parellada, Rosseló 148 Hospital Clínic
SOUVENIR, València, 232 (Eixample Esquerre). T. 93 452 79 17. www.restaurantesouvenir.com Restaurant rus molt bo
Xinès tradicional, ENtença 12 (prop avda Mistral), He Cheng
PLAÇA CATALUNYA
A Prop, Trsafalgar 26, cuina tradicional, 35€ menú degustació
Biocenter pintor fortuny 25, 10€, bufet
Centric BAr: Ramelleres, 27. M: Universitat. www.centricbar.com braves tapes vegetals
EL Puma, aribau 44, 18€, 22€, bufet
Espai Mallorca, Pl. Vicenç Martorell 1yrubban trafalgar, trafalgar 30 plat únic 30 eur L a V
DRETA EIXAMPLE
Seventy, corsega 3444 propd e jardinets, terrassa hotel amb menú cuidat
Bar Norte, Diputació 321, bones truites
bar sant joan, pg sant joan 65, croquetes
CLARIS 118 degustacio 22 eur
hotelvillaemilia.com. Calàbria, 115. M: Rocafort. T. 93 252 52 85.Menú complet: 18 €. brunch amb música en directe
jokbarcelona.com refinat 50€, mallorca 275
morryson girona 162 casolà
Negresco: roger de llúria 16, menu migdia 18 eur
https://www.restaurantemian.com/ xines tapes   Carrer de Girona, 49, 08009 Barcelona, Spain
El BUnD 18: Lepand 288, xinès amb 10 sopes al menú
FOGOm Brasiler, corsega 231
L’encís provença 2719, bon menú tradicional epr 16€
chen ji, ali bei 65, xinès bo i barat
portolés, diputracio 375  casolà
Thai Barcelona Royal https://www.timeout.cat/barcelona/ca/restaurants/descobriu-el-thai-barcelona-royal-cuisine diputació entre Pg Gràcia i Pau Claris
Xavier Pellicer reataurant, provença 310 50-60
xerta tapes bar corsega 289
escudella windsor, c corsega
SANT ANTONI
Can Vilaró. Comte Borrell, 61 (Sant Antoni). M: Sant Antoni. T. 93 325 05 78. cuina de fonda, cervells de xai
Pappa SVEN, Villarroel 22, 20€, bufet, smorgasbord
NOMAD ROAD viladomat 39, menjar de carrer bo
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Sant Martí

El Besòs i el Maresme; el Clot; el Camp de l’Arpa del Clot; Diagonal Mar i el Front Marítim del Poblenou; el Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou; el Poblenou; Provençals del Poblenou; Sant Martí de Provençals; la Verneda i la Pau; i la Vila Olímpica del Poblenou.
l passeig que queda entre els carrers de Mart i de Llevant, al barri de la Mina de Sant Adrià de Besòs, oficialment no té nom. Damunt del mapa no és cap carrer, és un pati d’una illa de cases oberta. Però és l’eix comercial del barri i, per a tothom menys per a les institucions, es diu rambla del Camarón. Sempre hi ha molta vida, amb gent a tota hora, botigues, bars i parades improvisades de verdures. Sempre menys des de fa dos caps de setmana.
RESTAURANTS
  • BAR LOCAL: Passeig de Calvell, 45. T. 93 461 34 66. Preu: 12,50 €.
  • L’Actiu de Barcelona ACtiva, Llacuna 162 menu
  • Aguaribay !! 34 933 00 37 90
  • L’Artesana, Joan de Malta, menú 15€ degustació 22€ !!
  • Bajarí, Pujades 166
  • Can Dende, c/ Ciutat de Granada, 44 brunch, correcte però car
  • CUC, Taulat 109 tapes asiàtiques !!, ja no hi és
  • El 58, Rbla. Poble Nou bones tapes però sorollós
  • Hoppiness Ramón Turró 180 (amb Roc Boronat) hamburgueses i bona cervesa a Roc Boronat
  • La real Hamburgueseria, trueta 255 al costat de la rambla
  • Madeleine Mon Amour, Rambla del Poblenou, 117, Horaris De dl. a dj. de 10.15 a 22.15 h. Dv. i ds. de 10.15 a 22.15 h. Dg. de 10.15 a 21.15 h.
  • Minyam (Pujades, 187. T. 93 348 36 18), grans arrossos
  • SOPA RESTAURANT, ROC BORONAT, 114, T. 93 309 56 76 (de 8 a 19) !!
  • Atipical: Llull amb Bac de Roda
BRUNCHS
BRUNCH L’ARtesana, Sant Joan de Malta 148
Espai Joliu, cactus i bon cafè, Badajoz 95 (amb Pallars)
Foodies. Pujades 225 brunch, 93 7606843
COPES
https://www.timeout.cat/barcelona/ca/bars-i-pubs/henrys-bcn
Hotel The Social Hub, provençals i Cristòfol de Moura, millor rooftop
https://vadegust.cat/restaurants/volta-gastronomica-barris-barcelona-poblenou-i-36641/ Els fans de les amanides podran gaudir d’allò més al local que la cadena Salad Market té al carrer Bac de Roda, 69. Kebabs i altres especialitat turques a la Casa del Kebab del carrer Llull, 267. I al numero 259 d’aquest mateix carrer hi ha El Típical, un restaurant especialitzat en cuina afroamericana del sud dels Estats Units, amb un menú diari molt aclamat pels seus clients.
https://vadegust.cat/restaurants/volta-gastronomica-barris-barcelona-poblenou-ii-36989/
CALAMARGA: 933 123 606 / paella 12€ cadascu + mil fulles vegetals 7€ + croquetes
El abasto, braseria argentina, dr trueta 229
bar andalucia, ramon turro 270 casolà
bar trikini Pujades 226
apluma, www.apluma.com pollastre a l’ast de qualitat
Bajarí, pujades 166
Belleville, joncar 17, 30€ francès cuidat
Camping a Carmen Amaya 18
cafè Ninoska,peruà, avda Icària 131
canculleres.cat bilbao 79
Cantero Pujades amb Bogatell sota el pont
catacroquet almogàvers 211 amb roc boronat
CARROT CAFÈ, C/ TÀNGER, 22, T. 93 309 33 75WEB
CHINGÓN, Tacos, Pallars 329
Chivuos rbla poblenou 99
Doobop, Sardenya 48 (costat Ciutadella)  Mèxic i Nola
bar la fusta, maria aguilo 88 casolà
La forquilla, davant Ca L’Agustí
Frankfurt RITA Pujades 195
garage beer passeig calvell 45
Granja MArina, Marina 116, menu
J Cala bodega anxoves, pereIV 460
kata pujades 316, amb fluvia, 12€ 16€, bufet
kibuka, llull 155, amb Llacuna
LA tertúlia rbla poblenou 34: arròs llamàntol
La forastera: sancho d’Avila 22
Leka Badajoz 65
Little Fern Cafe, c/ Pere IV, 158, cafè i brunch
Neko sushi safata per 10 eur Lluís el Piadós 5 (metro llacuna)
Nolita Lunch bistro, / Llull, 230, brunch
Per Feina, ciutat de Granada 130, alta cuina a 18€
petit bangkok, avila 87, amb pujades
Petit Daniel, Llacuna 136 (just sota Diagonal) menu
Puerto Escondido, Marià Aguiló 26 menu
la tavernicola, roc boronta 70 argenti
restaurant Perú selva d emar recomnanat Salvatore
Tarannà, fluvia 47
tierra de fuego: https://tierradelfuegobcn.com/
tres porquets, rbla poblenou 165, http://www.elstresporquets.es/sites/web/
Trikini pujades 226 entrepans i discoteca a la nit
vanvanmarket.com/van-van-var.  Pujades, 27. T. 93 024 00 83.
warike project pujades 74 peruà emportar [ bilbao 24]
??
pere IV, 460 Bodega Cala
Bar Andqalucia, Ramon Turró 270
Mabel the granja, MArina 114
tapes la pubilla del taulat
una copa a la BEckett
Bar elmanolo, rbla guipuscoa 29
Bar Mónaco carrer Pallars
Esmorzar Bar Costa Dorada, esmorzar 3€ Granada 40
NOMADS ROASTER, Pujades 95 Cafè (amb Badajoz)
PASTISSERIES
Monsieur Bosc Pere IV, 240
pastisseria la Palma, carrer del Clot
cake man bakery, amistat 18
BARS
Balius
Monopol
Santet
Tio CHe
HOTELS i SPA
SPA  https://www.hoteldiagonalzero.com/ca/ubicacio/  spa 15 eur   935078006 10 a 20
Poblenou Hotel twentytu Pamplona 114 (hotel Low COst
Aürt, passeig Taulat 262 100€ menú degustació
BARCELONA PRINCESS, dijous piano al vestíbul de 20 a 23
VISTES
Casa Antònia Serra i MAs: Flatiron Pere IV
  • CLOT Ensumant història, arribaràs fins al parc del Clot, on podràs tocar els murs de l’antic taller de Renfe, ara convertits en una porta del passat. Fixa’t en la font baixa, aquella que té una pinya de forja per brollador. Mulla’t la cara i fes net, perquè ara entres en regió desconeguda, on els vestigis del temps són un misteri que val la pena encarar. Busca el carrer de la Democràcia, on hi ha un edifici industrial amb un senyal de minusvàlids i, a sobre, un cartell amb lletra cargolada on llegiràs l’emblema de La Perfección. Ara fa 100 anys era una productora de gasoses i sifons. Aquest era el seu magatzem. Acaba de pentinar la zona i ves fins al carrer de la Verneda, on toparàs amb un tresor d’art urbà: un reguitzell de bicicletes rovellades suspeses sobre un mur, en línia recta i fent pujada com si haguessin de sortir disparades. Ets davant de l’antiga fàbrica de plom, ara convertida en la seu de la cooperativa Biciclot. I surt cap al carrer de les Escoles, cantonada Escultors Claperós, on hi ha el mural que Btoy i Uriginal van pintar en homenatge a Carmen Amaya, a partir d’un fotograma de Los Tarantos. És colossal.
  • Església de Déu, ministerial de Jesucrist Internacional, Torrent de l’Estadella (Ciudad de Asunción venint de la Maquinista, Formig amb Fra Juniper Serra)
  • Façana amb rostre a Rbla. Guipúscoa 72, amb Selva de Mar
Notes per una guia del poblenou, febrer 2008
(d’un reportatge del sortim)
  • La rambla. Terrasses de Can Toni, la Tertúlia, Barlovento. El Tio Che. El Casino. CE Monopol a rbla 74.
  • El cementiri, amb el bes de la mort de Jaume Barba, cementiri poblenou, tomba Xavier Benguerel, Santet, CAssen
  • carrer Marià Aguiló, la pubilla del Taulat; el mercat
  • la plaça Prim i els Pescadors, el carrer Fernando Poo
  • la llibreria etcetera, can Flipa
  • la caseta i el jardí. Les cases barates dels anys 50
  • el parc del Poblenou amb les dunes
  • les platges
Suposo que hi hauria d’afegir algunes cases curioses com una cantonada plena de plantes.
I la ferreteria Balius.
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Ciutat Vella

B1 Ciutat Vella      La Barceloneta; el Gòtic; el Raval; i Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
  • En Ville, Doctor Dou 14, www.envillenbarcelona.es, restaurant sense gluten
  • Saravanaa Bhavan, la cadena índia de menjar vegetarià més gran del món, 122 la rambla.
https://www.lacovafumada.com/, la Barceloneta, Carrer del Baluard 56
https://www.barcelona.com/barcelona_directory/restaurants/catalan/agut, Gothic, 16 Gignàs street
Acadèmia Medecina: c Carme 47, de 10 a 12
Avinyó 15, DOmus avinyó, dissabtes i diumenges de 10 a 15
visitar cap raval, hospital tuberculosos sert
Llocs amb Ombra
Hotel Petit Palace Opera, boqueria 10, jardí romàntic
carrer Allada vermell, al Born
carrer Carabassa
Can Ros, Amirall aixada 7
RAVAL
Fonda Espanya, sant Pau 9, 35€ menú migdia
Patates SUltan 1€ Joaquim COsta 56
Cometa pla, carrer cometa 5, cometapla.cat
Flax&Kale Tallers 74
BARCELONETA
CAN MANYO, Baluard, 12, Barceloneta, Barcelona, 08003 Horaris, De dl. a dv. de 12 a 16 h i de 20 a 23 h. Ds., de 12 a 16 h
Can Sardi, Pepe Rubianes 25, sardines
La Cova fumada, baluard 54, tapes
L’electricitat, Sant Carles 16, amanida de cranc
Mde in barceloneta, tempura amb romesco, balboa 1
Segons mercat, Balboa 16, braves
Vaso de oro, balboa 6
Yalta Crimea, Salamanca, 1-9 (Barceloneta). T. 93 319 75 27
GÒTIC
http://www.operasamfaina.com : Horari Vermuteria i Espai, Dijous de 18:00 h a 00:00 h Divendres de 18.00 h a 01.00 h Dissabte de 13:00 h a 01:00 h Diumenge de 13.00 a 17.00 h
Bar Veraz Francesc Cambó 10, restaurant d’hotel
jardins casa ignacio puig, boiquria 10 a la porta de l’hotel petit palace opera
Born
Agut Gignàs 16
Can Culleretes
Gignette. cname.ginette.es Reccomtal 12, bistrot francès
Le Bistrot de Pierrot. Julià Portet, 6. M: Jaume I. T. 93 169 05 61. 15-30 €.: restaurant fancès cuina casolana
mosquito, dim sum, cerveses artesanes, tes
Pastrami, Rere Palau 4, entrepans gumret i cocktails
PORK, menú degustació, consolat de mar 15
L’HAVANA
Lleó 1 cuina casolana
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Gràcia

Vila de Gràcia; Camp d’en Grassot i Gràcia Nova; la Salut; el Coll; i Vallcarca i els Penitents.
https://www.timeout.cat/barcelona/ca/musica/obicuo-hi-fi-bar
Restaurants
Momos: Martinez de la Rosa, 71. Asiàtic
https://www.catalunya.com/la-pubilla-17-14001-497514?language=en, 23 plaça de la Llibertat gràcia.
cal boter tordera 62 casolà
Capet Benet Mercadé 201
Eggs, ous als jardinets
cal boter tordera 62 casolà
La xula taperia mare deu desemparats
lesfillesbarcelona.com, minerva 2 gracia
Meatpacking bistro, americà, travessera de gràcia 50
polleria fontana, Sant Lluis 9
Samsara, Terol 6 tapes
Toty Torrent de l’Olla 10, 11€ 16€, bufet
formatgeria 12 graus bailen 238
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Pirineu

PIRINEU
[ l’Alpina té 28 guies]
OEST
1 Era Baisha Val d’Aran (W)
2 Era Nauta Val d’Aran (E)
Vall d’Aran amb el Garona que se’n va a l’oest. Al sud la serra de Rius i el seguit de llacs del GR. AL nord el massís, separat per la Noguera amb el massís de Beret  a l’est.
A sota, separat per la serra de rius
https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/gourmeteria/restaurants/unic-esmorzar-degustacio-catalunya-hotel-pirineu_1145003_102.html
3 Cims i Estanys d’Aigüestortes i Sant Maurici
[ és el recorregut que vaig fer el 2008, Boí -Espot i tornar]
Aigüestortes
http://ca.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=7501045 bohí aigüestortes
http://ca.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=7596958 aigüestortes st. Maurici
Caldes a estany llong
http://ca.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4622010
12 km 5 hores
aigüestortes estany llong a st.Maurici
http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4892558
14 km 4 hores (a descomptar de planell aigüestortes a llong)
OEST
7 Pastures de l’Alt Pirineu: Boí
8 Sant Gervàs – Montcortès
20 La Terreta i 18 Conca de Tremp
Museu geologia
19 Montsec (amb el Congost de Montrebei)
CENTRE (la Noguera a W, Segre E)
4 Altes Nogueres (Tavascan)
5 Valls d’Àneu (llavorsí)
6 Massís de l’Orri – Valls de Castellbò i d’Aguilar
15 Boumort – Collgats
11 Congost del Segre
16 Rodalia d’Oliana
17 Vall de Rialb
CERDANYA i CADÍ a l’est
9 Plana de l’Urgellet (Seu d’Urgell)
14 La Vansa (a sota)
10 Solana del Baridà
12 Cadí
13 Vall Cerdana
EST
Capçaleres del Llobregat G26 / Alt Ter G4 Castellar de N’Hug i Montgrony prop de Gombren
CAPCIR
Les ANgles, apartament francesc, rue des narcisses 5, apt 9
possible furgo a Balcère, furgo a Matamala
42.527775,2.245145 coordenades del torrent de Faget prop de Canivelles on hi ha aigües calentes
Bosc del Gerdar, prop d’Esterri d’aneu, gran avetosa
Vall de bohí sant quirc de Durro
Setcases
rutes al voltant de setcases
tenda grade fajol vallter
[sortir de setcases i de tornada dormir al pla de la Molina]
setcases Costabona
setcases puig agudes
trugrà catllar
12 km pasejada
Bosc Carboners, més amunt de Setcases
CADÍ
Cavalls del vent:
Per anar a Gréixer, Bagà > carretera del Coll de Pal > parar a l’encreuament amb el GR
FURGOPERFECTO St. Joan, seguir idicacions del càmping i en creuar el riu hi ha un aparcament molt agradable.
muntanya
2h Sadernes -> St.Aniol / Setcases / Ribes de Freser i Puigmal
2h Puigcerdà, MEranges i la Cerdanya, La Seu d’Urgell
3h Andorra Encamp o Arinsal
3h30 Àreu, espot, Boí
1h30 Bagà
2h Àger, Montsec, Montrebei
PObla de Lillet, tren del ciment, visita als jardins de Can Artigas
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UK

Holloways Holloway walks

These holloways follow public footpaths, making them easy to access and explore:
Golden Cap, Dorset: The Golden Cap National Trust  estate is famous for its views over the Jurassic Coast, but it’s also  home to peaceful woodlands riddled with ancient holloways.
Newton Hollows, Cheshire: The historic Roman road  that once connected the 1st-Century CE settlement of Deva Victrix to  what is now the town of Warrington still survives as a holloway.
South Downs, Hampshire: The soft chalkland of the  South Downs is perfect for the creation of holloways. Walk one famous  example that winds between the Hampshire villages of Selbourne and  Alton.
SELECCIÓ JARDINS
SUD
[sudoest]
Stourhead House
Petworth House
Petworth (West Sussex)
CENTRE
[Oxford]
Stowe, 2010 (30km Oxford)
Blenheim
Rousham house [ la millor obra de Kent segons Walpole]
Packwood house
[Londres]
Kew
>Chiswick House, neo palladia
[Birmingham]
Packwood House
NORD
[derbyshire]
Chatsworth house
Yorkshire
Studley Royal
Rievaulx terrace
Castle Howard (Brideshead revisited)
ESCÒCIA
Mellerstain House Gardens
ENGLAND
London SouthEast Southwest EastENgland EastMidlands WestMidlands Yorkshire Northeast NorthWest
SCOTLAND
WALES
Geografia
Escòcia i Gales són plens de muntanyes, al centre hi ha el Lake District a l’OEst, i els Penines
ENGLAND
LONDON
  • https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-ruins-of-st-dunstan-in-the-east-london-england
  • Wellcome COllection: https://wellcomecollection.org/visit-us
  • London: paraigües:  d’obligada visita la botiga de James Smith & Sons, al número 53 de New Oxford Street.
  • A visitor looks at Piero della Francesca’s Baptism of Christ at the National Gallery, London. Photograph: Alamy4 | Piero della Francesca room. Sainsbury Wing, National Gallery, LondonIn a strangely neglected corner of the Sainsbury Wing, Piero della Francesca presides. His Baptism of Christ (1450s), once belonging to a Tuscan chapel, exudes a sacred stillness. A Renaissance man in every sense, Piero was also a gifted mathematician, whose calculations can be felt in the painting’s crisp perspective. Yet it’s Piero’s tranquil opalescence that really beguiles viewers. As the art historian Roberto Longhi put it, “Piero has given us the colour of the world when it was first tinged by the earliest ray of pure sunlight that reached man upon the Earth.”
  • 5 | Rothko room. Tate Modern, London. Rothko’s canvases are renowned for their monumental expanses of colour, yet the artist insisted his paintings should be appreciated on more than an aesthetic level. “The people who weep before my pictures,” he commented in 1956, “are having the same religious experience I had when I painted them.” When he gave his Seagram Murals (1958-59) to the Tate, Rothko specified that they should be set in a room of their own, with tinted walls and dimmed lighting. His experiment worked. Where elsewhere the crowds pump through Tate Modern, the Rothko room seduces visitors into rapturous whispers.
  • London. William Blake hoped to see Jerusalem “builded here”. He wasn’t the first. The 12th-century Knights Templar built Temple church to recall the architecture of Jerusalem. Its rotunda evokes the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Islamic Dome of the Rock, which crusaders claimed as the Temple of the Lord. Climb the church’s ancient spiral staircase, and you can peer down in silence on the medieval effigies in the Round. For Lent, Leni Dothan has created sculptures of the homeless, which lie slumped in their own stony silence.
  • Wallace Collection, Poussin dance music time, diari 10-17
  • Wellcome collection M-D 10-18
  • British Museum 10-17
SOUTH EAST
The region is known for its countryside, which includes the North Downs and the Chiltern Hills as well as two national parks: the New Forest and the South Downs. The River Thames flows through the region and its basin is known as the Thames Valley. It is also the location of a number of internationally known places of interest, such as HMS Victory in Portsmouth, Cliveden in Buckinghamshire, Thorpe Park and RHS Wisley in Surrey, Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, Windsor Castle in Berkshire, Leeds Castle, the White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, Brighton Pier and Hammerwood Park in East Sussex, and Wakehurst Place in West Sussex. The region has many universities; the University of Oxford is ranked among the best in the world.
WINDSOR CASTLE (F): Wander through such attractions as St. George’s Chapel, where some British monarchs are entombed; and visit the Jubilee Gardens spread over .8 hectares (2 acres). You’ll need at least 2 hours to explore the castle.
Winchester i John KEats
Winchester Cathedral (Winchester, Hampshire): Construction of the cathedral that dominates this ancient city and capital of old Wessex began in 1079. In time, Winchester Cathedral became England’s longest medieval cathedral, noted for its 12-bay nave. Many famous people are buried here, including Jane Austen.
The South Downs Way: Beginning in the cathedral city of Winchester, in the West Country, the South Downs Way, one of the most scenic hikes in the south of England, goes all the way to the town of Eastbourne. The distance across the bucolic terrain is 159km (99 miles). A bridleway forms the trail across these chalk uplands as you traverse miles of woodland. A highlight is the “Cliffs of the Seven Sisters.” Bookstores in Winchester sell copies of A Guide to South Downs Way, by Miles Jebb (Constable Press), and the even more detailed South Downs Way, by Paul Millmore (Aurum Press).
OXFORD (F) or atmosphere and affordable food, have lunch at the Turf Tavern, following in the footsteps of everybody from Elizabeth Taylor to Bill Clinton. We’d then recommend a 2-hour walking tour that departs at 2pm daily from the Oxford Tourist Information Centre. This is the best orientation for the highlights of this university city. To crown the afternoon, climb Carfax Tower for a panoramic view of the “city of dreaming spires.” If there’s still time in the afternoon, engage in that popular local pastime: “Punting the River Cherwell”.
Blenheim i Hampton Court (F)
DOVER
CANTERBURY
Dockey Wood a Buckinhamshire: a la primavera el terra cobert de lfors: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/dockey-bluebell-woods
SOUTH WEST
The region includes the West Country and much of the ancient kingdom of Wessex. The largest city is Bristol. Other major urban centres include Plymouth, Swindon, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Exeter, Bath, Torbay, and the South East Dorset conurbation which includes Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. There are eight cities: Salisbury, Bath, Wells, Bristol, Gloucester, Exeter, Plymouth and Truro. It includes two entire national parks, Dartmoor and Exmoor (a small part of the New Forest is also within the region); and four World Heritage Sites, including Stonehenge and the Jurassic Coast. The northern part of Gloucestershire, near Chipping Campden, is as close to the Scottish border as it is to the tip of Cornwall.[2] The region has by far the longest coastline in England and many seaside fishing towns.
The region is at the first-level of NUTS for Eurostat purposes. Key data and facts about the region are produced by the South West Observatory. Following the abolition of the South West Regional Assembly and Government Office, local government co-ordination across the region is now undertaken by South West Councils.
The region is known for its rich folklore, including the legend of King Arthur and Glastonbury Tor, as well as its traditions and customs. Cornwall has its own language, Cornish, and some regard it as a Celtic nation. The South West is known for Cheddar cheese, which originated in the Somerset village of Cheddar; Devon cream teas, crabs, Cornish pasties, and cider. It is home to the Eden Project, Aardman Animations, the Glastonbury Festival, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, trip hop music and Cornwall’s surfing beaches. The region has also been home to some of Britain’s most renowned writers, including Daphne du Maurier and Agatha Christie, both of whom set many of their works here, and the South West is also the location of Thomas Hardy’s Wessex, the setting for many of his best-known novels.
SALIESBURY i STONEHENGE (F) for the night and visit Salisbury Cathedral, whose architectural framework may already be familiar to you because of the John Constable paintings. Allow 1 1/2 hours to visit its interior and wander about the cathedral complex.
If you’re ready for a busy afternoon, you can head first for Wilton House, ancestral home of the earls of Pembroke, where General Eisenhower lived as he plotted the D-day landings on the beaches of Normandy in 1944. Allow 1 1/2 hours for a visit, including strolling through its rose and water gardens and taking a riverside walk.
You’ll still have time to descend on ancient Stonehenge, a visit taking 1 1/2 hours. Lying 14km (9 miles) north of Salisbury, this colossal circle of stones is, of course, one of the world’s greatest prehistoric monuments, though still a mystery to archaeologists. It dates from 3000 B.C.
Salisbury Cathedral (Salisbury, Wiltshire): The most stylistically unified of England’s cathedrals, this edifice was built in the mid-13th century. Its landmark spire — its most striking feature — was completed in 1325. The cathedral epitomizes the Early English style of architecture.
Wistman’s Wood Dartmoor national Park
Dartmoor National Park: Rich in legend and lore, this national park northeast of Plymouth is home to gorges, fields of purple heather, and the Dartmoor pony. The park is crisscrossed with about 805km (500 miles) of walking and hiking trails, along with bridle paths. To get the scenic most out of this area, join one of the guided walks offered by the Dartmoor National Park Authority, ranging from an easy 1 1/2-hour jaunt to 6 long hours of trekking.
BATH (F)
In a trail blazed before you by the likes of Queen Anne and Jane Austen, Bath is the grandest and most elegant city of the West Country, lying 185km (115 miles) west of London. Northwest of Salisbury, a distance of 67km (41 miles), Bath can be easily reached in a morning’s drive.
After checking into a hotel and having lunch in Bath, you can view some of its grand squares, such as the Circus, dating from 1754, and take in Bath Abbey and the Pump Room and Roman Baths, all in an afternoon. That evening, try to catch a performance at Theatre Royal Bath.
WELS GLASTONBURY (F)  Wells, Glastonbury Abbey & Exeter
A busy day indeed. Leave Bath in the morning and drive 34km (21 miles) southwest to the city of Wells, where you can visit its famous cathedral, dating from the 12th century. The structure is noted for its vast and intricate inverted arches added in 1338. After a visit lasting less than an hour, continue 9.5km (6 miles) to the southwest to visit historic Glastonbury Abbey, the famous abbey ruins and legendary retreat of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. Allow 45 minutes for a visit.
Arrive in Exeter, the capital of Devon, and check into a hotel. Exeter lies 151km (94 miles) southwest of Bath. If time remains, visit its cathedral dating from 1112.
Glastonury Somerset
PLYMOUTH (F)  Plymouth & the Mayflower
In the morning, drive to Powderham Castle, the seats of the earls of Devon and a site used in Merchant Ivory’s The Remains of the Day, starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. The location is 13km (8 miles) to the south.
After a visit, continue southwest following the southern coastline of Devon, heading for a luncheon stopover in the port of Dartmouth, 56km (35 miles) southeast of Exeter. This is the ancient seaport home of the Royal Naval College.
Continue for the night to the historic seaport of Plymouth, a distance of 390km (242 miles) southwest of London. If you arrive in time, you can visit the spot where the Mayflower sailed to the New World and walk along the Barbican, with its maze of narrow streets and old houses. Either in the late afternoon or early in the morning of the next day, visit the National Marine Aquarium, the best in Britain.
PENZANCE (F)  Day 12: Penzance on the Cornish Coast
A good part of the day will be consumed driving along the southern Devon and Cornish coasts, one of the most historic of England, until you arrive in the city of Penzance, a distance of 451km (280 miles) southwest of London. Check into a hotel for the night in Penzance.
Spend 2 hours visiting the Castle on St. Michael’s Mount, and try to catch a performance that evening at the Minack Theatre.
CHELTENHAM (F) Day 13: Cheltenham
In the morning, cut inland and take the A30 northeast toward the Cotswolds, until you reach the scenic village of Painswick, where you can break for lunch. After a visit to the Rococo Garden, continue northeast into Cheltenham, where you can book into a hotel for the night. Try to catch a performance that evening at the Everyman Theatre. But before dinner and the theater, walk through the historic core of Cheltenham, especially along its Promenade, one of the most beautiful thoroughfares in England
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Somerset Coleridge
EAST ENGLAND
Imagine irresistible sandy beaches and simmering sunsets – the East of England has it all and is the perfect country retreat any time of the year.
Inland, the east is full of beautiful countryside. Have some adventure at the Norfolk Broads, the Brecks, Thetford Forest, and Constable Country.
Suffolk is teeming with charming countryside and curious old villages. Visit the medieval town of Lavenham to see its windy streets, colourful, crooked buildings… and a touch of Harry Potter because it was the filming location for Godric’s Hollow.
Norfolk shares Suffolk’s gorgeous coastline and has its own share of quirky villages to explore, too. It’s also regarded as the bird-watching capital of the UK due to its magnificent variety of bird life and beautiful nature reserves.
Take a boat trip to see Norfolk’s remarkable seal colony at Blakeney Point. It has both common and grey seals and is a great day out for the family.
Poblets de Suffolk: Lavenham, Bury St Edmunds
Caiac a Norfolk Borads: http://www.visitthebroads.co.uk/
The Broads are divided into two sections – The Northern Broads consists of 7 rivers and is generally busier with tourists. The Southern Broads consists of 5 rivers and is calmer, more peaceful and less busy.
Short visit tolls are available from the Broads Authority at Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY and from a variety of short visit outlets in the Broads.
Costa de Norfolk: Platja de Holkham bay
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CAMBRIDGE
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Punting on the Cam: This is Cantabrigian English for gliding along in a flat-bottom boat with a long pole pushed into the River Cam’s shallow bed. You bypass the weeping willows along the banks, watch the strolling students along the graveled walkways, and take in the picture-postcard vistas of green lawns along the water’s edge.
Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, East Anglia): Although London dominates this list, some outstanding regional museums exist, including this gem near King’s College. Exhibits range from paintings by Titian and Renoir to Chinese, Egyptian, and Greek antiquities.
The university town of Cambridge is a collage of images: the Bridge of Sighs; spires and turrets; drooping willows; dusty secondhand bookshops; carol singing on Christmas Eve in King’s College Chapel; dancing until sunrise at the May balls; Elizabethan madrigals; narrow lanes upon which Darwin, Newton, and Cromwell once walked; the “Backs” where the college lawns sweep down to the River Cam; tattered black robes of hurrying upperclassmen flying in the wind.
Along with Oxford, Cambridge is one of Britain’s ancient seats of learning. In many ways, their stories are similar, particularly the age-old conflict between town and gown. Cambridge can name-drop with the best of them, citing alumni such as Isaac Newton, John Milton, and Virginia Woolf. Cambridge continues to graduate many famous scientists such as physicist Stephen Hawking, author of A Brief History of Time.
In the 1990s, Cambridge became known as a high-tech outpost, or “a silicon fen,” if you will. High-tech ventures continue to base themselves here to produce new software — start-up companies produce £2 billion a year in revenues. Even Bill Gates, in 1997, financed an £80-million research center here, claiming that Cambridge was becoming “a world center of advanced technology.”
Things to See in Cambridge
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Oxford University predates Cambridge, but by the early 13th century, scholars began coming here, too. Eventually, Cambridge won partial recognition from Henry III, rising or falling with the approval of subsequent English monarchs. Cambridge consists of 31 colleges for both men and women. Colleges are closed for exams from mid-April until the end of June.
The following listing is only a sample of the colleges. If you’re planning to be in Cambridge a while, you may also want to visit Magdalene College, on Magdalene Street, founded in 1542; Pembroke College, on Trumpington Street, founded in 1347; Christ’s College, on St. Andrew’s Street, founded in 1505; and Corpus Christi College, on Trumpington Street, which dates from 1352.
Caution: Students at Work — Because of disturbances caused by the influx of tourists, Cambridge limits visitors, or excludes them altogether, from various parts of the university. In some cases, a small entry fee is charged. Small groups of up to six people are generally admitted with no problem; you can inquire with the local tourist office about visiting hours. All colleges are closed during exams and graduation, on Easter and all bank holidays, and other times without notice.
King’s College
The adolescent Henry VI founded King’s College on King’s Parade (tel. 01223/331100;www.kings.cam.ac.uk) in 1441. Most of its buildings today date from the 19th century, but the construction of its crowning glory, the Perpendicular King’s College Chapel, began in the Middle Ages. Owing to the whims of royalty, the chapel wasn’t completed until the early 16th century.
Henry James called King’s College Chapel “the most beautiful in England.” Its most striking features are its magnificent fan vaulting, all in stone, and its great windows, most of which were fashioned by Flemish artisans between 1517 and 1531 (the west window dates from the late Victorian period). The chapel also boasts Rubens’s Adoration of the Magi and an ornamental screen from the early 16th century. The chapel is famous for its choir and musical concerts. You can call the college for concert dates and times.
Insider’s tip: For a classic view of the chapel, you can admire the architectural complex from the rear, which is an ideal picnic spot along the river. To acquire the makings of a picnic, head for the vendors who peddle inexpensive food, including fresh fruit, at Market Square (Mon-Sat 9:30am-4:30pm). You can also get the makings of a picnic at a major grocery store, Sainsbury’s, 44 Sidney St. (tel. 01223/366891), open Monday to Saturday 8am to 10pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm. E. M. Forster came here to contemplate scenes for his novel Maurice.
The chapel is open during college term, Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm, Saturday 9:30am to 3:15pm, and Sunday 1:15 to 2:15pm and 5 to 5:30pm. During the term, the public is welcome to attend choral services Monday to Saturday at 5:30pm and on Sunday at 10:30am and 3:30pm. During school vacations, the chapel is open to visitors Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 4:30pm and on Sunday 10am to 5pm; it is closed from December 23 to January 1. It may be closed at other times for recording sessions, broadcasts, and concerts.
An exhibition in the seven northern side chapels shows why and how the chapel was built. Admission to the college and chapel, including the exhibition, is £5 for adults, £3 for students and seniors, and free for children 11 and younger.
Emmanuel College
On St. Andrew’s Street, Emmanuel (tel. 01223/334200;www.emma.cam.ac.uk) was founded in 1584 by Sir Walter Mildmay, a chancellor of the exchequer to Elizabeth I. John Harvard, of the American university that bears his name in another city called Cambridge, studied here. You can stroll around Emmanuel’s attractive gardens and visit the chapel designed by Sir Christopher Wren, consecrated in 1677. Both the chapel and college are open daily during sunlight hours.
Insider’s tip: Harvard men and women, and those who love them, can look for a memorial window in Wren’s chapel dedicated to John Harvard, an alumnus of Emmanuel who lent his name to that other university.
Peterhouse College
On Trumpington Street, Peterhouse College (tel. 01223/338200;www.pet.cam.ac.uk) attracts visitors because it’s the oldest Cambridge college, founded in 1284 by Hugh de Balsham, the bishop of Ely. Of the original buildings, only the hall remains. It was restored in the 19th century and has stained-glass windows designed by William Morris. The chapel, called Old Court, dates from 1632 and was renovated in 1754. Ask to enter at the porter’s lodge.
Insider’s tip: Almost sadly neglected, the Little Church of St. Mary’s next door was the college chapel until 1632. Pay it the honor of a visit.
Queens’ College
On Silver Street, Queens’ College (tel. 01223/335511;www.quns.cam.ac.uk) is the loveliest of Cambridge’s colleges. Dating back to 1448, it was founded by two English queens, Margaret of Anjou, the wife of Henry VI, and Elizabeth Woodville, the wife of Edward IV. Its second cloister is the most interesting, flanked by the early-16th-century half-timbered President’s Lodge.
Admission is £2 for adults, free for children 11 and younger accompanied by parents. A printed guide is issued. From October 27 to March 14, hours are daily 1:45 to 4:30pm; March 15 to May 18 Monday to Friday 11am to 3pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4:30pm; May 19 to June 21 closed; June 22 to September 28 daily 10am to 4:30pm; September 29 to October 26 Monday to Friday 10:45am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4:30pm. Entry and exit is by the old porter’s lodge in Queens’ Lane only. The old hall and chapel are usually open to the public when not in use.
Insider’s tip: Queens’ College’s wide lawns lead down to the “Backs” (the backs of the colleges), where you can stroll, sit, or go punting. Take in Mathematical Bridge, best viewed from the Silver Street bridge, dating from 1902.
St. John’s College
On St. John’s Street, this college (tel. 01223/338600;www.joh.cam.ac.uk) was founded in 1511 by Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII, who launched Christ’s College a few years earlier. The impressive gateway bears the Tudor coat of arms, and the Second Court is a fine example of late Tudor brickwork. The college’s best-known feature is the Bridge of Sighs crossing the Cam. Built in the 19th century, it was patterned after the covered bridge in Venice. It connects the older part of the college with New Court, a Gothic Revival on the opposite bank, where there is an outstanding view of the famous “backs.” The Bridge of Sighs is closed to visitors but can be seen from neighboring Kitchen Bridge. Wordsworth was an alumnus of this college. Visitors are admitted from March 3 to October 28 daily 10am to 5:30pm; it is also open Saturday and Sunday in November and again in February at the hours given. Admission is £2.80 for adults, £1.70 for seniors and children 12 to 17, free for children 11 and younger. Visitors are welcome to attend choral services in the chapel.
Insider’s tip: The Bridge of Sighs links the old college with an architectural “folly” of the 19th century, the elaborate New Court, which is a crenellated neo-Gothic fantasy. It’s adorned with a “riot” of pinnacles and a main cupola. Students call it “the wedding cake.”
Trinity College
On Trinity Street, Trinity College (not to be confused with Trinity Hall; tel. 01223/338400;www.trin.cam.ac.uk) is the largest college in Cambridge. It was founded in 1546 by Henry VIII, who consolidated a number of smaller colleges that had existed on the site. The courtyard is the most spacious in Cambridge, built when Thomas Neville was master. Sir Christopher Wren designed the library.
Insider’s tip: What’s fun to do here is to contemplate what went on here before you arrived. Pause at Neville’s Court where Isaac Newton first calculated the speed of sound. Take in the delicate fountain of the Great Court, where Lord Byron used to bathe naked with his pet bear. Why a bear? The university forbade students from having dogs, but there was no proviso for bears. Years later, Vladimir Nabokov walked through that same courtyard dreaming of the young lady he would later immortalize as Lolita. For admission to the college, apply at the porter’s lodge. Trinity College is open to visitors March to November Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm. There’s a charge of £2.20 adults, £1.30 seniors and children, and £4.40 for families.
EAST MIDLANDS
Leicester
Nottingham
Chatsworth
THE PEAK DISTRICT – AT A GLANCE
* The Peak District and Derbyshire is an area of contrasting natural beauty, with moors and dales, rivers, springs and caverns.
* At its heart is the Peak District National Park, known and loved by millions for its breath-taking views, relaxation, inspiration and adventure.
* The area is home to market towns, pretty villages, historic houses, famous attractions and hundreds of traditional events.
* The Peak District has some of the best historic houses and stately homes, including Chatsworth, Haddon Hall and Renishaw Hall.
* Did you know? The Peak District is home to Britain’s first national park.
Peak District National Park: A district of moors, dales, green valleys, waterfalls, and steep hills, the Peak District National Park is the scenic highlight of the East Midlands, covering some 1,404 sq. km (542 sq. miles). The Peak District National Park will supply you with details for hiking through this rugged terrain. The most evocative walk is the Monsal Trail, lying between Buxton and Bakewell — two towns that make the best centers for touring the park.
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WEST MIDLANDS
The West Midlands is one of nine official regions of England at the first level of NUTS for statistical purposes. It covers the western half of the area traditionally known as the Midlands. It contains Birmingham and the larger West Midlands conurbation, which includes the city of Wolverhampton and large towns of Dudley, Solihull, Walsall and West Bromwich. The City of Coventry (once known as the UK’s answer to the USA’s ‘Motor City’ Detroit) is also located within the West Midlands county, but is separated from the conurbation to the west by several miles of green belt.
The region is geographically diverse, from the urban central areas of the conurbation to the rural western counties of Shropshire and Herefordshire which border Wales. The longest river in the UK, the River Severn, traverses the region southeastwards, flowing through the county towns of Shrewsbury and Worcester, and the Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Staffordshire is home to the industrialised Potteries conurbation, including the city of Stoke-on-Trent, and the Staffordshire Moorlands area, which borders the southeastern Peak District National Park near Leek. The region also encompasses five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Wye Valley, Shropshire Hills, Cannock Chase, Malvern Hills, and parts of the Cotswolds. Warwickshire is home to the town of Stratford upon Avon and Rugby, the birthplace of the writer William Shakespeare and Rugby football respectively.
Stratford Upon Avon (F) Shakespeare.
stopping in at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and purchasing a global ticket.
After lunch in Stratford, try to visit at least three of the Shakespeare-related properties in the afternoon, including Shakespeare’s Birthplace; Holy Trinity Church, where he is buried; and Hall’s Croft, where his daughter, Susanna, lived.
That night have dinner and a pint at the Black Swan, nicknamed “the Dirty Duck”.
On the morning of Day 5, continue your exploration of the Shakespeare properties by visiting Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Mary Arden’s House (Glebe Farm)/Palmer’s Farm.
After lunch in Stratford, head in the afternoon to Warwick Castle, England’s greatest medieval castle, lying only 13km (8 miles) northeast of Stratford
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COTSWOLDS (F) For your final day in England, arm yourself with a good map and set out to explore the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds.
From Cheltenham, and by doing some crisscrossing here and there, you can take in the best of the Cotswolds. Scenic highlights of your day will include Upper and Lower Slaughter, Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Moreton-in-Marsh. Finally, in the north Cotswolds, you arrive in the most scenic town of Broadway, with what is arguably the most beautiful High Street in England. However, it’s overrun with visitors in summer and charges very high prices. Make your way northeast to the even more charming village of Chipping Campden, which you can walk around and explore in 2 hours, spending the night before heading back to London and your final destination in the morning.
Motoring Through the Cotswolds: If driving involves a determined trip from one place to another, motoring is wandering at random. And there’s no better place for it than the Cotswolds, less than 161km (100 miles) west of London, its rolling hills and pasturelands peppered with ivy-covered inns and honey-colored stone cottages.
Painswick: Deep in the heart of the Cotswolds, this old wool town is still remarkably well preserved, its ancient buildings still guarding the narrow streets blanketed by antique cottages of honey-colored stone. Its church is known for the 99 yew trees. According to legend, the Devil won’t let the 100th yew tree grow. To the north of the town, its Rococo Garden is visited by people from all over the world.
  • Bibury: For sheer charm and quaintness, the old Cotswold town Painswick is a rival of Bibury for the title of most picturesque village in England. Sitting idyllically on the Coln River, Bibury is known for its Arlington Row, a charming cluster of 17th-century weavers’ cottages that are remarkably preserved.
  • Chipping Campden: Elegant, regal Chipping Campden seems frozen in time, fighting other Cotswold villages, Bibury and Painswick, for the title of most beautiful in England. It is a dream of long ago, when wealthy wool merchants built honey-stoned cottages in prosperous towns. Look for weather-beaten roofs, original mullioned windows, and a fine Perpendicular church from the 15th century.
The Great Cotswold Ramble: One of the most memorable walks in England is between the two idyllic villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter. And it’s only 1.6km (1 mile). A well-worn footpath, Warden’s Way, meanders beside the edge of the swift-flowing River Eye. You pass quaint cottages, antique houses, stately trees, footbridges, and old millponds. You can also extend the walk another 2.5km (1 1/2 miles) to romantic Bourton-on-the-Water.
The Cotswolds Way: One of the great hiking “rambles” of England is the Great Cotswolds Way, a 167km (104-mile) trail that cuts through some of England’s most beautiful scenery in the bucolic Cotswolds. Laid out as late as 1968, the ramble goes from the town of Chipping Campden, arguably the most beautiful in the Cotswolds, in the north, going all the way to the spa city of Bath. The trail is clearly signposted at every intersection en route. The hike takes from 7 to 8 days, but, of course, you can stop at any point.
Cotswolds
YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER
Hull
York
York Minster (York, Yorkshire): The largest Gothic cathedral north of the Alps is also among the grandest, with incredible stained-glass windows. Its unusual octagonal Chapter House has a late-15th-century choir screen by William Hyndeley.
NORTH EAST
Berwick upon tweed
Durham: ciutat antiga, cat
Durham Cathedral (Durham, Yorkshire): Built between 1095 and 1133, this cathedral exemplifies Norman architecture on a broad scale. Its nave, a structure of almost majestic power, is its most notable feature.
Leeds: compres
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 NORTH WEST
Lake District Wordsworth
* A place of superlatives, the Lake District National Park is the largest in the UK and boasts England’s highest mountain – Scafell Pike – and its largest lake – Lake Windermere.
* The area has long been a magnet for artists and writers. Visit Hill Top cottage to see where Beatrix Potter penned many of her famous works, or retrace the footsteps of William Wordsworth at his home Dove Cottage, now a quaint museum packed full of memorabilia.
* Billed as the ‘Gateway to the Lakes’, Kendal in South Cumbria makes a natural first stop on your Lake District adventure while the market town of Keswick provides a great base for exploring the northern lake and the beauty of nearby Borrowdale.
* Did you know? You can fly 200m across the top of Grizedale forest with Go Ape’s tree top adventure course. Designed to entertain tarzans big and small, expect to traverse the tree canopy on zip wires and aerial walkways.
* Be sure to check out Go Lakes for more info on places to stay and events in the area.
* The Lake District is in Cumbria, North West England. It’s around 3.5 hours away from London by train and 1.5 hours from Manchester International airport.
Cruising on Lake Windermere: Inspired by the lyric poetry of Wordsworth, you can board a boat at Windermere or Bowness and sail England’s most famous lake. You’ll see the Lake District’s scenery, with its tilled valleys lying in the shadow of forbidding peaks, as it was meant to be viewed — from the water. A great jaunt is the round-trip from Bowness to Ambleside, at the head of the lake, and back around to the village of Lakeside, at the southern tip.
Rydal-grot , una cabana amb una finestra per contemplar una cascada
HADRIAN WALL: camí de Newcastle, creaur ho tot
Newcastle
NORTHUMBERLAND – AT A GLANCE
* Once the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire, Hadrian’s Wall stretches 73 miles across the north of England, much of it across the top of Northumberland.
* The remote and unspoilt North Pennines is an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, this breathtaking wilderness is home to an array of wildlife, including 80% of the UK’s black grouse population.
* The Farne Islands, in easy reach just off the coast, are declared by broadcaster David Attenborough as his favourite place in the UK to see nature at its best. Around 23 different varieties of birds can be spotted here, including colourful puffins.
* Did you know? Northumberland has more castles than any other county in England. Be sure to check out Bamburgh Castle in its magnificent surrounding settings and Alnwick Castle which stood in for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films and where you can take broomstick flying lessons.
Gormley: Angel of the North
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER – AT A GLANCE
* Home to two of England’s most popular football teams – Manchester United and Manchester City – don’t miss the chance to get closer to the history and the legend of these iconic clubs with a stadium tour.
* Experience the atmosphere of Canal Street – one of Britain’s most famous gay villages.
* Art lover? Head straight to The Lowry. This unique gallery is home to the world’s largest collection of works by LS Lowry, one of the best loved British artists of the 20th century.
* Spend the day rummaging through the record shops and vintage stores of the bohemian Northern Quarter.
* Did you know? On Curry Mile, you’ll have the pick of more than 70 restaurants serving South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
* Don’t forget to check out VisitManchester, where you’ll find local celebrity top tips and much more.
* You can fly from London in 1 hour or travel by train in 2 hours. In fact, you may be able to fly direct from your home country – Manchester has the largest airport outside London, flying to around 225 destinations worldwide.
Manchester (Lancashire): A major inland port since 1894, Manchester long had a reputation as a blackened, foggy, and forbidding city, grim and dowdy, the worst of the Midlands. But it has been cleaned up, and today its center is filled with masterpieces of sturdy, solid Victorian architecture, including homes built for the great industrial barons of the 19th century.
Manchester had its origins in Castlefield, immediately southwest of the city’s historic core, which local authorities have designated an “urban heritage park.” Interlaced with canals that helped transport building supplies during the city’s late-19th-century heyday, Castlefield’s known as a place to escape from more crowded venues downtown. Long ago, it was a densely populated neighborhood that housed as many as 2,000 civilians beginning in A.D. 79, when Manchester was Mamucium, a fortified Roman camp strategically positioned between other Roman outposts, Chester and Carlisle. The roots of modern-day Manchester grew from here, providing the basic goods and services that supplied the soldiers in the nearby fort. After the Romans abandoned their fortress in A.D. 411, the settlement, by then known as Mancestra, stood alone throughout the Dark Ages.
Manchester slumbered for centuries until its heyday came in the 18th and 19th centuries. The development of the Bridgewater Canal, which transferred raw materials and coal to Manchester’s factories from outlying regions, spurred the city’s industrial growth. Warehouses arose around the wharves, their names suggesting their wares (for example, Potato Wharf). Later, Liverpool Road housed the world’s first passenger railway station, today home to the Museum of Science and Industry.
Though the city atrophied for decades after its reign as industrial capital of the world, an interest in urban renewal emerged in the 1970s. Many of the city’s grand canals and warehouses have been restored, and Castlefield is once again a thriving, vibrant district loaded with a curious mixture of antique and ultramodern buildings randomly positioned next to each other. Such neighboring districts as the Northern Quarter seem to specialize in funky bars and shops selling all manner of used clothing and 1960s-era nostalgia.
ART GALLERY: 10 a 17
Blackpool: destinació de mar
Liverpool
: LIVERPOOL – AT A GLANCE
* This is the place for all things Fab Four. You can spend an afternoon at The Beatles Story museum, see the houses where John Lennon and Paul McCartney grew up and enjoy a night out at the  Cavern Club, where the band famously performed.
* Or explore some of Liverpool’s 7 free museums. You can ponder modern art at the Tate Liverpool or entertain the kids at the excellent World Museum Liverpool.
* Local Liverpudlians are sports mad. The city is home to two of the Premier League’s biggest football teams – Liverpool FC and Everton FC.
* Did you know? Many of the main attractions are concentrated around the historic Albert Dock. Get yourself oriented on an Introducing Liverpool walking tour, which run daily.
* VisitLiverpool has lots of great ideas to inspire your visit.
* The journey from London to Liverpool takes around 2 hours 15 minutes by train.
Gormley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_Place_(sculpture)
SCOTLAND
Ruta Escòcia
EAST
Edinburgh
Old Town’s Royal Mile, stretching from one of the city’s major sights, Edinburgh Castle, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. You can probably visit only one of these attractions before lunch, saving the other for the afternoon. We suggest you go to Edinburgh Castle in the morning and Holyroodhouse in the afternoon. Then, during the latter visit, you can also check out the new Scottish Parliament building.
As the afternoon wanes, head down into the New Town for a walk and some shopping along the fabled Princes Street. In the early evening, drop into an Edinburgh pub for a pint or a wee dram — and for a sample of some local life. Have dinner in one of the New Town’s wide variety of restaurants.
On Day 2, which could turn into a very busy day, check out the artistic masterpieces in the National Gallery of Scotland and see the artifact-loaded National Museum of Scotland. Both of these treasure-troves can be seen in 1 busy morning. In the afternoon, and for a change of pace, visit Calton Hill in the east of Edinburgh — it looks like Athens — and the Royal Botanic Garden, one of Britain’s greatest botanical gardens. For your final night in Edinburgh, have dinner in one of the ancient restaurants of the Old Town, following in the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Edinburgh’s reputation is enormous, and the city essentially lives up to it. The second-most popular destination after London for visitors to Great Britain, the Scottish capital is one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. Built on a set of steep hills, Edinburgh is unarguably dramatic.
Old Town lies at the heart, with Edinburgh Castle at one end of the Royal Mile, which follows the spine of a hill down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. For many visitors, this is Edinburgh, with its mews, closes, and alleyways. But across the valley to the north, now filled by the verdant Princes Street Gardens, is the city’s New Town, which dates to the 1770s. Here are tidy streets and broad avenues, another popular focal point in Edinburgh, with restaurants, bars, shops, squares, and attractions, such as the National Portrait Gallery. New Town reaches out to the village-like setting of Stockbridge – from which one can walk along the city’s narrow meandering river, the Water of Leith – to Dean Village (another district that feels almost rural in nature) and the National Gallery of Modern Art and its sister arts venue, the Dean Gallery.
Between the city center and Haymarket is the West End. It has more outstanding examples of New Town-styled buildings, as well as a cluster of performance spaces such as Usher Hall and the Traverse Theatre.
Edinburgh’s Southside is mostly residential, but offers the sprawling park known as the Meadows, the precincts of Edinburgh University, as well as suburbs such as Marchmont. North of the city center is the now vibrant district around the port of Leith on the Firth of Forth, which empties into the North Sea.
Edinburgh’s world-famous annual cultural celebration – the Edinburgh Festival – brings in tourists and lovers of art of all forms from around the world. But if you prefer a bit more space and smaller crowds, avoid the month of August in Edinburgh.
A Note on Museum Hours –During the Edinburgh Festival, some museums that are normally closed on a Sunday will be open, and hours can be generally longer. Some museums that open only in summer are also open on public holidays throughout the year.
National Gallery Bus — If you plan to visit the various branches of the Scottish National Gallery, from the Dean to the Portrait, a good way to get around is by using the free shuttle bus service that stops at them all.
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Escòcia, el view point de Walter Scott: B6356, TD6, United Kingdom
MELROSE
Day 14: Melrose, Highlight of the Borders
For your final look at the Borders, leave Moffat on Day 14, which promises to be busy. The best place to stop today is Melrose, northeast of Moffat and only 60km (37 miles) southeast of Edinburgh. Check into a hotel at Melrose and use it as a base for exploring nearby attractions. In the town itself, visit Abbotsford House, former home of Sir Walter Scott; Melrose Abbey, which embraces some of the most beautiful ruins in Europe; and Traquair House, Scotland’s oldest and most romantic house.
In the afternoon, drive 19km (12 miles) east of Melrose, to the town of Kelso. Here it is but an 11km (6 3/4-mile) jaunt to Mellerstain, one of the most famous mansions designed by Robert Adam. Allow 2 hours for a visit. Return to Melrose for the night and plan an early-morning departure for Edinburgh and your return home.
JUPITER ARTLAND: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/jupiter-artland jardí amb art
SOUTHWEST
GLASGOW
Glasgow Willow tea room
(2 dies) Glasgow, which is only 65km (40 miles) west of Edinburgh. You can arrive in time to check into a hotel and see The Burrell Collection before lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, one of the finest in Britain, and the Glasgow Science Centre, on the banks of the River Clyde. After a visit to a Glaswegian pub, if that’s your style, head to dinner in one of Glasgow’s restaurants.
On the morning of Day 4, visit the Cathedral of St. Kentigern, which dates from the Middle Ages. You’ll still have time to check out the masterpieces at the Hunterian Art Gallery before lunch. For the afternoon, you can explore Glasgow’s fascinating Museum of Transport and visit some minor attractions, such as The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, or take in some shopping along Sauchiehall Street or Argyle Street. In the evening, should you wish, you can attend a performance of opera or ballet at Theatre Royal.
Glasgow is a reasonably compact and contiguous city – roughly the size of Amsterdam or San Francisco. As its 19th-century expansion was inspired in part by American cities such as Chicago, Glasgow’s city center is laid out U.S.-style on a grid. Not very European, but at least the heart of the city is user-friendly. Most visits begin here, amid the rich Victorian architecture, whether it be 19th-century banks (many of which have been converted to other uses such as restaurants and bars), office buildings, warehouses, and churches.
Culturally, the options in the heart of Glasgow include architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s School of Art, the city-owned Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), and the Tron Theatre. There is also the Gothic medieval Glasgow Cathedral and the splendid Victorian Theatre Royal. These attractions are all within a fairly short walking distance of each other. Three main boulevards – Argyle, Buchanan, and Sauchiehall streets – form a Z shape and have been made into predominantly car-free pedestrian zones, which offer a wealth of shopping opportunities.
Adjacent to the commercial center is Merchant City, where loft conversions over the past 25 years have created a hip, happening quarter with many lively bars and restaurants. The affluent and urbane West End has the city’s top university, its most desirable homes, and plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops. This area is trendy and lively, with some of the city’s best nightlife. Leafy and attractive, with the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum fabulously refurbished and now one of the most visited attractions in Britain, the West End is many visitors’ favorite place to explore.
A river runs through Glasgow, and the modern city has yet to capitalize fully on the real potential of the Clyde. The shipbuilding industry that made the river famous is long gone. There isn’t even an active, attractive marina for leisure boats today. At least, not yet. But bits of the waterfront have been improved and there is a certain urban charm to the riverbank, which has a national cycle path.
On the opposite side of the Clyde from the city center and West End, the Southside spreads out with well-established suburban neighborhoods. Some say this is the “real” Glasgow. While mostly residential, it is home to at least one major, arguably world-class, attraction – the Burrell Collection — that merits an excursion south of the River Clyde.
City Center & Merchant City
The proverbial heart of Glasgow is George Square, at the doorstep of the seat of local government, the City Chambers, which Queen Victoria opened in 1888. The building’s interiors have been used for movie sets (sometimes to represent the Kremlin), and the lavishly decorated Banqueting Hall is occasionally open to the public. Of the several statues in George Square, the most imposing is the 25-m (80-ft.) Doric column with Sir Walter Scott at the top. It was the first such monument built in the author’s honor, about 5 years after his death.
You’re Steamin’
A common euphemism for having too much to drink is “steamin’,” as in the line: “I can’t remember what happened last night, I was steamin’.” Apparently this expression came from the experience of taking the steamships down the Clyde from Glasgow on a Sunday. These excursion trips were exempt from any restrictions on alcohol sales, a situation of which passengers took full advantage. One paddle steamer, the Waverley.
MUSEU de la vida religiiosa
escola d’art de Mcintosh
Kelvingrove art gallery
LOCH LOMOND
From Glasgow, on Day 5, you can head northwest for 32km (20 miles) to Balloch, a good center for exploring the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. The best way to spend a day touring the lake is to take one of Sweeney’s Cruisers. If you return in time, you can also explore Balloch Castle Country Park. Overnight in Balloch, which lies at the southern end of the Loch.
AYR
eave Oban on the morning of Day 11, continuing along the coastline to the town of Ayr. You’ll bypass Glasgow to your east as you arrive in the town of Ayr, which has many associations with Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet.
Ayr itself lies at a point 56km (35 miles) southeast of Glasgow. Check into a hotel at Ayr and use it as a base for exploring nearby Alloway, the birthplace of Burns, which is 3km (1 3/4 miles) south. Once here, visit the Burns Cottage and Museum and the Burns Monument and Gardens. Allow at least 2 hours.
You can also make it to Culzean Castle, 19km (12 miles) southwest of Ayr, that afternoon. Designed by Scottish architect Robert Adam, this is one of the grandest castles in the west of Scotland. General Eisenhower was a former guest. For the night, return to Ayr.
KIRCUDBRIGHT
Day 12: Kirkcudbright, an Artists’ Colony
On Day 12, leave Ayr in the morning and drive into the Borders country, scheduling a stop at the old sheep-market town of Castle Douglas, 79km (49 miles) southeast of Ayr. Visit the 14th-century ruins of Threave Castle, and have lunch later in town.
Instead of overnighting here, we recommend that you continue for 16km (10 miles) to the southwest until you reach the old town of Kirkcudbright, which is the center of a flourishing artists’ colony. In the afternoon, you can stroll around for an hour or two, taking in such attractions as Broughton House and the Tolbooth Art Centre. Stay at the famous Selkirk Arms, where Burns composed his fabled “Selkirk Grace.”
DUMFRIES MOFFAT
Day 13: Dumfries & Moffat
On Day 13, after a night in Kirkcudbright, head north until you reach A75, continuing northeast into the town of Dumfries. At this point, you’ll be 129km (80 miles) southwest of Edinburgh and about the same distance from Glasgow.
Like Ayr, Dumfries also has associations with Robert Burns, and you can visit Burns House before taking in Drumlanrig Castle and the Dumfries Museum. You might also want to view the ruins of Sweetheart Abbey before heading for the town of Moffat, a drive of only 35km (22 miles) to the northeast. Check into a hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Devil’s Beef Tub, the Grey Mare’s Tail, and Annan Water Valley Road before returning to Moffat for the night.
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  • Ferrying to the Isle of Iona: It’s an otherworldly rock, one of Europe’s most evocative holy places, anchored solidly among the Hebrides off Scotland’s west coast. St. Columba established Iona as a Christian center in A.D. 563, and used it as a base for converting Scotland. You’ll find a ruined Benedictine nunnery and a fully restored cathedral where 50 Scottish kings were buried during the early Middle Ages. Hundreds of Celtic crosses once adorned Iona; today, only three of the originals remain. Now part of the National Trust, the island is home to an ecumenical group dedicated to the perpetuation of Christian ideals. Reaching Iona requires a 10-minute ferry ride from the hamlet of Fionnphort, on the nearby island of Mull.
  • Exploring the Orkneys: Archaeologists say the Orkneys, an archipelago comprising some 70 islands, hold the richest trove of prehistoric monuments in the British Isles — an average of three sites per square mile. Ornithologists claim that about 16% of all winged animals in the United Kingdom reside here, and linguists have documented an ancient dialect that still uses Viking terms. Northwest of the Scottish mainland, closer to Oslo than to faraway London, these islands are on the same latitude as St. Petersburg but much more exposed to the raging gales of the North Sea. The late-spring sunsets and the aurora borealis have been called mystical, and in midsummer the sun remains above the horizon for 18 hours a day. An equivalent twilight — and even total darkness — envelops the islands in winter. Only 19 of the Orkneys are inhabited; the others, often drenched with rain, seem to float above primordial seas.
NORTHEAST
Aberdeen
HIGHLANDS ISLANDS
Day 6: Fort William, Gateway to the Highlands
From Glasgow (or Balloch, if you spent the night there), you can strike out for Fort William, 167km (104 miles) north of Glasgow. Located on the shores of Loch Linnhe, Fort William is the best stopover for those traveling between Glasgow and Inverness, in the north. You can arrive in time for lunch, taking in views of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland. In the afternoon, visit the ruins of Old Inverlochy Castle and Neptune’s Staircase. Overnight in Fort William.
Day 7: Inverness, Capital of the Highlands
Fort William to Inverness is a drive of 109km (68 miles). Before reaching Inverness, drive along the western bank of Loch Ness, keeping your eye out for the elusive monster. At Drumnadrochit, there is the official Loch Ness Monster Exhibition, and you can also explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle.
Have lunch in Inverness, and then set out to see the Culloden Battlefield, with its Graves of the Clans, and also visit the Fort George/Queen’s Own Highlanders Regimental Museum. Spend the rest of the afternoon walking around and exploring the center of Inverness, which lies on both sides of the Ness River, with scenic walks in all directions. Overnight in Inverness.
Dingwall caiac
Plockton caiac
caiac a Bow fiddle rock, Moray
GREATGLENCANOETRAIL
95km a fer en 5 dies de Fort William a Inverness (vents a favor)
Viaducte Glenfinnars
Illa Syke
On Day 8, from your last stopover in Inverness , drive west along A832 to the Kyle of Lochalsh, the gateway to the Isle of Skye; it’s 132km (82 miles) southwest of Inverness. You can now drive from Kyle to Skye, over a bridge, which will allow more time for sightseeing.
Once on Skye, check into a hotel for 2 nights. Although it’s the largest of the Hebridean Islands, Skye is relatively small, only 77km (48 miles) long, so you can stay almost anywhere and use the town as your headquarters for exploring the entire island. Some of the best places for lodgings include Kyleakin, Sligachan, and Portree. Portree is the capital of the island.
Assuming you base yourself in the center of the island, at the lochside village of Sligachan, you can order lunch and then spend the afternoon driving A856 to the north of Skye, taking in the scenic beauty along the way. You ultimately reach the village of Uig, where you should visit the Skye Museum of Island Life. After leaving Uig, traverse the entire northeastern part of Skye by following A855 in a half-moon crescent, finally heading back to Sligachan for the night.
On the morning of Day 9, set out from Sligachan (or whichever village you’ve lodged in) to explore the Sleat Peninsula, in the south, following A850 (which becomes A851). Once at Sleat, visit Knock Castle, the former stronghold of the MacDonalds, now some of the most evocative ruins in the Hebrides. You can also explore Armadale Castle Gardens & Museum of the Isles. Allow an hour or so for a visit here.
Sleat is known as the garden of Skye, and you can wander at leisure, taking in its woodland glens, cliffs, and waterfalls, especially enjoying the dramatic beauty of the jagged Cuillin Hills. For your afternoon adventure, take a 3-hour cruise at Elgol, and you’ll see some of the island’s grandest natural beauty. Finally, return to your hotel for a well-deserved dinner.
Applecross
caiac
* The lush greenery and unspoilt beaches of this region certainly live up to its name, which means ‘the sanctuary’.
* Take in the mountain views and look over the sea to the nearby Isle of Skye as you explore this gorgeous part of the Scottish coast.
* Miles away from the demands of modern life, you can hop in a kayak and explore at your leisure.
* Or visit local craft shops and a walled garden café.
* Situated in the far north west of Scotland, your best bet is to hire a car and enjoy the spectacular scenery on the way as a road trip. By public transport, you can get there in about 7 hours from Edinburgh, by flying to Inverness and then getting a bus on to Applecross.
OBAN
n Day 10, take the bridge from Skye back to the mainland and head south to the coastal resort of Oban. On the way to Oban, you’ll pass through the previously visited Fort William . Oban lies another 81km (50 miles) southwest of Fort William. Check into a hotel here, and, after lunch, visit such attractions as McCaig’s Tower, enjoying the panoramic view across the Firth of Lorn to the Sound of Mull. You should also have time to visit Dunstaffnage Castle and to walk along the harborfront before dinner.
WALES
Cardiff
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ruta de London a Wales
Betws-y-Coed: Deep in the heart of the national park of Snowdonia, this oddly named village lies in a tree-lined valley of the River Conwy. With an antique church, it also comes complete with tumbling rivers and waterfalls set against a backdrop of mountain scenery. The town, which is also known for its eight bridges, makes an ideal center for exploring the attractions of North Wales.
Snowdonia, Beddgelert
* Beddgelert is surrounded by mountains and in summer it’s festooned in flowers.
* Best reached by the narrow-gauge Welsh Highland Railway, it makes a great base for walking or mountain biking in the hills.
* If you’ve set yourself the challenge of climbing Wales’ highest peak, Snowdon, this is the place to stay.
* Just south of the village you’ll find one of Wales’ most famous natural beauties, the Aberglaslyn Pass.
* You can get to Beddgelert in just under 4 hours by hire car or coach from Cardiff.
Frommers: North Wales: The Peaks of Snowdonia
North Wales is a rewarding target for those willing to seek it out. Distinctly different from England, it is linguistically and culturally different from most of Britain and is known for its beauty spots, a land of mountains and lakes interspersed with castles. The most powerful of the Welsh princes held sway here, and the residents remain staunchly nationalistic. British families flock to the coastal resorts on holidays, especially in July and August, whereas others prefer to seek out the footpaths of Snowdonia National Park.
Mountain peaks and steep wooded slopes, spectacular estuaries and rugged cliffs brooding over secluded coves, lakes, little rivers, and valleys with tiny towns looking as if they were carved out of granite — all these join to make up Snowdonia National Park. The park, with slate mines, moors, heavy forests, mountain lakes, grain fields, pastures, swift-moving rivers, and sandy beaches, takes its name from Snowdon, at 1,085m (3,560 ft.) the highest peak in Wales and England. Most of the Snowdonia area is in the County of Gwynedd, once the ancient Welsh kingdom of that name. Its prince, Owen ap Gwynedd, never agreed to let himself be reduced to the status of baron under the English kings. Because his terrain was mountainous and wild, it helped him stave off an invasion by forces accustomed to fighting on flat land.
The rocky, majestic crags of Snowdonia National Park are rivaled by the mighty walls and soaring towers of Caernarfon Castle, the best example of castle building in medieval Wales. Caernarfon (formerly spelled Caernarvon) and its neighbors, Anglesey and the Lleyn Peninsula, reaching out from its northwest and west, are all part of the County of Gwynedd. Legends of holy islands and druidic mysteries flourished among the Celtic peoples who lived in this area in long-ago centuries.
Many of the native-born people of this region are of blood stock little changed over the centuries. Most are bilingual, with English as their second tongue, and signs are usually in both languages.
Portmeirion: poblet a la italiana
Pembrokeshire
This county boasts Britain’s smallest national park, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. It’s unique in that it extends over cliff and beaches, whereas most parks encompass mountains or hill country. The coastline takes in 290km (180 miles) of sheer rugged beauty, with towering cliffs and turbulent waters. Tenby is the chief resort for exploring the park, but Pembroke and St. Davids also make worthy stopovers.
  • st davids Tyddewi
  • Tenby
HAY-ON-WYE – AT A GLANCE
* Hay-on-Wye has almost 40 bookshops full to the rafters with thousands of titles – so you’re guaranteed to find what you’re looking for.
* If you visit in May you’ll catch the annual Hay Festival of Literature, which attracts some of the greatest names in the literary world.
* Explore the atmospheric ruins of nearby Llanthony Priory, an early 13th-century Augustinian church. The site is open all year and entrance is free.
* The towns’ location just inside the Brecon Beacons National Park offers visitors stunning scenery and a wealth of outdoor activities including the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal making Hay-on-Wye the ideal base for exploring.
Laugharne, Dylan Thomas
The County of Clwyd, in northeastern Wales, has miles of sandy beaches along its north coast; highland ranges, peat bogs, and deep valleys lush with greenery in the center; coal country to the southeast; and industry, agriculture, and sheep farming in the section nearest the estuary of the River Dee and the English border. What is now Clwyd (by order of Parliament, since 1973) used to be Denbighshire, and before that, Flintshire.
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NORTH EAST
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Connecticut
MASSACHUSSETS
  • Stockbridge Norman Rockwell
NEW HAMPSHIRE, diner red arrow
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NEW JERSEY
NYC
  • estació de metro amb instal·Lació: http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/reach-new-york
  • DUke theater 42nd street, tap Rhthym in motion
  • https://ny.eater.com/maps/new-york-iconic-dishes ous benedict, entrepà de pastrami,
  • lloc espiritual St Peter’s Lutheran church, New York, In the 1970s, St Peter’s church, in the heart of midtown Manhattan, tore down its neogothic building in favour of a sleek modern structure in the shadow of a skyscraper. The transformation was not only architectural. Inside, Louise Nevelson created a shimmering, silent chapel full of her signature assemblages of painted scrap wood. As the church’s pastor Ralph Peterson puts it: “In a day when many are negative about the city and religious institutions, we reaffirm our faith in both.” At St Peter’s, modern art helps cement this faith.
  • Inside the Nevelson chapel at St Peter’s church in New York City. Photograph: Aaron Rosen 6 | Nevelson chapel
  • Edward Hopper House is located in the lower Hudson Valley in Rockland County, 20 miles north of New York City. It is easily reachable by car, train, or bus.
  • Website: www.albertine.com Neighbourhood: Upper East Side  Address: 972 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10075 llibreria exquisida
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Illinois
CHICAGO
Wisconsin
INDIANA
New Harmony, Indiana, Tobi Kahn’s sculpture Shalev at MacLeod Barn Abbey, New Harmony, Indiana. Photograph: Tobi Kahn. In the 19th century, the aptly named US midwestern town of New Harmony was home to pioneering utopian communities dedicated to equality and contemplative living. Today, MacLeod Barn Abbey is a spiritual retreat surrounded by fields of buffalo grass flooded annually by the Wabash river. Evoking both a gate and a window, Tobi Kahn’s monumental sculpture Shalev (1993) frames the landscape, and indeed creation, as a gift. Sheltered within a private Stonehenge, a solitary bronze figure gently bows its head in prayer. Viewed from different angles, its protean form seems to shift, promising transformation.
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MINNESOTA
  • Paisley Park, museu Prince
SOUTH
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North Carolina:
Georgia
  • caiac a Amelia island, entre Georgia i Florida
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  • KENTUCKYROSINE, KENTUCKY (EUA) Un pelegrinatge al lloc on va néixer l’estil ‘bluegrass’ Al centre del minúscul llogaret de Rosine, de 133 habitants, situat a l’estat de Kentucky, hi ha un antic graner, el Rosine Barn, que és un autèntic emblema nacional. Cada divendres, entre mitjans de març i mitjans de desembre, s’hi celebren jam sessions nocturnes on es ret homenatge a l’estil bluegrass i a Bill Monroe, el fill més il·lustre de Rosine, a qui s’atribueix la invenció d’aquest estil tradicional nord-americà relacionat amb el country. Els músics mai no cobren ni un duro i l’entrada sempre és gratuïta. Al poble també es pot visitar la tomba i la casa on es va criar Monroe, més amunt de Jerusalem Ridge, on cada any se celebra un important festival de bluegrass. A més, enguany està previst que s’inauguri un museu dedicat a la figura de Monroe al centre de la localitat. Això sí: el més destacable de Rosine no deixen de ser les sessions musicals dels divendres al Rosine Barn i l’amabilitat dels seus veïns, que estan encantats de compartir escenari. / DAVE SEMINARA
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Arkansas
Texas:
  • Houston: Capella Rothko
Oklahoma
df
60 milles en linia recta  https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hway-412-oklahoma
LOUISIANA
4 WEST
8 ARIZONA
Desert de Sonora: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-unique-and-surprisingly-wet-biodiversity-of-the-sonoran-desert
NEVADA
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Washington
Califonia
  • Pacific Coast Highway, 2700 km
GENERAL
Route 66, chicago Sta Monica, 3939 històrica a Arizona
Great River Road al Mississipi, 3200 km
Canadà
https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/north-america/best-train-trips-north-america/?utm_source=pocket_mylist viatges en tren
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AMETLLERS

ALT CAMP. Pla de Santa Maria.a explorar els voltants del Pla de Sta Maria (anotat km 202 209 i 213 de la AP2 anant de Montblanc cap a Barcelona. carretera TV2004 i TP 2311

BAGES :Sortida de Manresa C55 a la dreta km 24 abans d’una gasolinera,/,C55 de Manresa a BCN, a l’esquerra, bonic camp entre carretera i via del tren zona no accessible,/,C55 dreta MArganell,/,C58 poc abans d’arribar a C55 després d’un túnel, aprox km 38. Preciós camp,/,C58 aprox km 25 direcció Manresa BCN. Viladecavalls. / Ravals Torrents passat gasolinera, De bcn a berga, circumvalació de Manresa, davant d’un hotel

BARCELONA. HI havia un ametller prop de la Caixa anant cap a la plaça pius xii. 2024: Carretera alta de Roquetes de Torre Baró a Canyelles.

GARRIGUES. Ravals Torrents passat gasolinera, De bcn a berga, circumvalació de Manresa, davant d’un hotel. / Monestir de les avellanes (Balaguer). http://www.monestirdelesavellanes.com/index.php/ca/on-ens-trobem/comarribar
L’Albi, Arbeca, Castelldans, La Floresta, la Granadella.

PENEDÈS. Camp a StaMagdalena prop de les Gunyoles. (Avinyonet del Penedès. Torrelles de Foix.)

SEGARRA. Cervera, Agramunt. / Al llarg de la A2. km 527. km 523 a banda i banda, veure Sant Pere dels Arquells i riu Ondara (km 524 523). km 512 a la banda sud, Fonolleres, seguint també el riu Ondara. Unitat Lleida, CO0ters de la Segarra (7)

TERRA ALTA.Gandesa, Pinell de Brai, la Fatarella. Des de Gandesa per la carretera que porta a Vilalba dels Arcs , el camí de Sant Jaume de l’Ebre, que podreu agafar des d’aquesta mateixa carretera. l’encreuament dels Quatre la carretera que porta a Corbera d’Ebre.

VALLÊS
A la variant de l’AP7, al km 29, bonics camps amb ametllers. (podria explorar amb el cotxe, agafant c33 i després c59, explorant al zona de Gallecs i acabant a Caldes de Montbui)
ruta que surt de Caldes de montbui, passa per la riera de caldes i va cap al Farell. Explorar. Hi ha una ruta al wikiloc que surt de Caldes i va fins la Torre Roja. http://www.andreubalius.com/andreubalius/bike13_gallifa.html
Anant cap al montseny a C17, esquerra abans de l’Ametlla, Garriga, gasolinera abans del Figaró; de tornada al km 29, ametller a la dreta.
Notes: a l’autopista, ametllers als km 209 i 218
FRUITERS
Aitona: Presseguers març
Ordal, Penedès, presseguers març
San Climent del Llobregat, maig, cirerers florits
RIBERA. rutes en bicicleta Ascó, FLix, Mora (descobrir)
*Maresme: 1ª quizena de Gener (L’Estartit, per l’estil o 2ª quinzena gener)
*Barcelona-falda Collserola /Sarrià-Baixador de Vallvidrera: 5 al 15 de gener.
*Baix Llobregat central: 2ª quinzena de gener
*Terrassa: finals gener/ 1ª quinzena de febrer
*Vacarisses: 2ª quinzena de febrer
*Pla de Bages: mitjans de febrer
*Calaf/ Segarra: 1ª quinzena de març
*Pallars Jussà, Tremp: 2ª quinzena de març
*Baixa Ribagorça: 2ª quinzena Març /inicis abril (crec que són els ametllers més septentrionals /continentals) situats entre Benavarri i Graus, Peralta de la Sal…i pel sud de Campo, cap als 600-700 metres alt ! , on per cert també hi ha algunes vinyes encara ! )
(anomalia Maresme: els garrofers han tret tiges de 15 a 25 cms. de fulla verda/tendra, com si fos l’abril)
FETS
2006: Sant Sebastià dels Gorgs
2007: Capafonts, Muntanyes de Prades
2008: Ullastret
2009: Montroig del Camp
2010: Urbans Pl. Glòries i Diagonal (?)
2011: Vallbona de les Monges i Belianes
2012: Delta del Llobregat
2013: Segarra
2014: Segarra
1/3/2015: Plana del Baix Penedès, amb Jana
2016: Montblanc
2017: ? Gelida?
2018: 27 PLANA DEL BAIX PENEDÈS (veure a (1) CAMP DE TARRAGONA ), el 15/02/18 ja era una mica tard
2019: Móra d’Ebre i Gandesa
2020: ?
2021
2022
2023

Tardor

  • Garrotxa: fageda d’en Jordà
  • Montseny: fageda Santa Fe
  • Cadí Moixeró: Bosc del Gresolet (Saldes refugi del Gresolet), -Fageda del Clot d’en Pere: Està a prop de Gréixer, petit llogarret al que s’arriba des de Bagà 1r per carretera i després per pista forestal no recomanable per a turismes. Des de la carretera és pot arribar fins a Gréixer en uns 30 minuts a peu per la pista, i després són necessaris 30 o 40 minuts més per arribar a la fageda. https://es.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=3544301
  • GREVOLOSA: Fageda situada al Nord-est de la Comarca d’Osona (província de Barcelona), dins el terme municipal de Sant Pere de Torelló i molt a prop del Coll de Bracons. El seu accés és des de l’antiga carretera de Sant Pere de Torelló al Coll de Bracons (ctra. BV-5224): S’ha de deixar el cotxe poc després del km. 23 de la mencionada carretera, al costat de l’indicador “El Molí de Bracons”. Des d’aquest punt, es tarda 1 hora aproximada en arribar a la fageda.
  • Els ports. FAGEDA DEL RETAULE. No podia acabar l’article sense incloure un bosc de les “oblidades” Terres de l’Ebre. Aquesta fageda és la més meridional dels Països Catalans i es troba dins dels límits del Parc Natural dels Ports, al Sud-oest de la Província de Tarragona, i molt a prop ja de la demarcació de Castelló. De tots els boscos caducifolis que us he seleccionat, aquest és el que té el seu accés més llarg i complex, tant amb el vehicle per arribar fins al punt de sortida, com després a peu (unes 2 hores). Per accedir-hi cal anar fins a l’embassament d’Ulldecona a la província de Castelló per la carretera CV-105, i després de creuar-lo heu de girar a la dreta per una pista forestal sense asfaltar i seguir-la durant uns 17 km fins l’Àrea de lleure de la Fou, on es deixa el vehicle. Podeu continuar per la pista fins la Font del Teix, però es troba en mal estat. D’aquesta fageda destaca especialment un exemplar de faig únic, anomenat Faig Pare, catalogat com a arbre monumental, amb unes formes i dimensions excepcionals i una antiguitat calculada de més de 250 anys. || Si hi voleu anar, heu d’anar fins a La Sénia, al Montsià, i endinsar-vos pel camí de terra que trobareu passat l’embassament. La seva visita és una bonica excursió que, malgrat el terreny pedregós d’alguns dels seus trams, és apte per fer amb nens. Si teniu ganes de caminar una mica més, uns dos quilòmetres, un cop al Faig Pare us podeu allargar fins al Pi Gros. Un enorme pi, també catalogat com a arbre monumental d’uns 31 m d’alçada.
  • Les migracions a la Reserva de Sebes Sense dubte, aquesta és una de les excursions més originals que es poden fer a la Ribera d’Ebre, ja que et dóna la possibilitat de conèixer la Reserva Natural de Sebes amb tota la seva riquesa ornitològica. El lloc de sortida que us proposem és el pont de Flix i la durada és aproximadament de tres hores. La Reserva de Sebes us permetrà descobrir espècies com la cigonya blanca. És del tot normal veure-la alimentant-se al costat dels cavalls de la Camarga que pasturen pels prats inundats, o bé al seu niu. Actualment és l’única colònia de cria de l’espècie a la província de Tarragona. Des de Flix s’hi arriba tot creuant el pont sobre el riu Ebre i, 50 metres més enllà, es canvia de sentit per agafar el camí que trobarem a mà dreta just abans de tornar a entrar al pont. S’anirà fins al Mas del Director, Centre d’Informació de la Reserva, i s’agafarà el camí que, des de davant de l’edifici, ens porta a una passarel·la de fusta fins a l’observatori de la bassa. De tornada es passa per davant del centre d’informació i s’agafa el camí que segueix paral·lel al riu, fins a arribar a una segona passarel·la que condueix el visitant fins a un bosc de ribera exuberant.
  • Arbres monumentals a la Terra Alta. La Terra Alta és una comarca que a la tardor resulta especialment inspiradora, ja que alguns arbres comencen a perdre les fulles i els altres es mantenen verds i impertorbables. Aquí us presentem una ruta potser poc coneguda però molt interessant. Iniciem l’excursió a l’àrea recreativa de La Franqueta, al terme d’Horta de Sant Joan. Des d’allà seguirem els indicadors que ens porten cap al Mas de Josepó, on hi trobarem el primer arbre monumental, el famós auró de Josepó. Continuant per la sendera, senyalitzada, farem cap al Pi Ramut i al Pi Pimpoll, dos pins d’unes dimensions impressionants i una alçada de vertigen, un punt immillorable per fer una paradeta i emprendre el camí de tornada.
  • Els faigs de La Vall. Des de Roquetes agafem la TV-3421 en direcció a La Sénia, creuem el Mas de Barberans i a dos quilòmetres aproximadament, trobem un senyal a mà dreta que indica ‘Àrea de lleure de la Vall’. Agafem aquest camí de terra i el seguim sense apartar-nos del ramal principal. En cinc quilòmetres trobem a mà dreta una passarel·la de fusta que creua el barranc on comencen dos dels itineraris. Seguim una mica més fins que un senyal ens desvia cap a l’Àrea de lleure de la Vall. A mesura que ens endinsem al barranc de la Vall, apareixen imponents parets de roca i el paisatge es cobreix de boscos de pi i alzina entre els quals hi destaca la presència de faig. Dos indrets reclamen especial atenció: les formacions geològiques del Racó dels Capellans i els cingles i boscos de les Faixes Tancades. Una joia d’excursió!
  • Les Roques de Benet. Aquestes impressionants roques són una de les formacions muntanyoses més característiques i emblemàtiques del Parc Natural dels Ports. Les seves parets verticals de conglomerat s’aixequen gairebé 300 metres i cauen a plom sobre un sòcol calcari. Us proposem pujar a un dels cims més representatius de la Terra Alta des de la pista forestal que porta a l’àrea recreativa de La Franqueta. A Horta de Sant Joan diuen que aquestes muntanyes són les que van inspirar Picasso per crear el seu particular estil pictòric, el cubisme. Un cop fet el cim, les vistes sobre la Terra Alta i el Matarranya són espectaculars.
  • Serra de CatllaràsEs tracta d’un espai natural protegit, situat al Berguedà, comarca del Nord de la província de Barcelona, d’alçades mitjanes – el punt més alt no arriba als 1.800 m- , en què els boscos són l’hàbitat majoritari d’aquest massís calcari.El bosc que he escollit és la zona al voltant del Santuari de Falgars, de molt fàcil accés, atès que una petita carretera asfaltada hi arriba des de La Pobla de Lillet.
  • 2- Obaga de Nou Comes Aquesta fageda també està situada a la comarca del Berguedà, al Nord de la província de Barcelona, i a diferència de l’anterior té un accés més llarg i complicat.Per a trobar-la cal arribar a Berga, i des d’aquí agafar la carretera direcció Rasos de Peguera (BV-4243). Al poc de passar el km. 4 de la ctra. BV-4243 cal agafar una pista a ma dreta sense asfaltar i en bon estat que va al Santuari de Corbera, on aparcarem el cotxe. Des del Santuari cal seguir les marques blanques i vermelles del GR-107 (Camí dels Bons Homes), que en una hora aproximadament ens portaran fins la fageda.
  • 3- Fageda de Bonbac (o del Barretó). És una fageda situada al Nord-oest de la província de Girona, al Municipi de Vidrà. Per accedir-hi cal anar a Sant Quirze de Besora i allí agafar la carretera GIP-5227 direcció Vidrà. Una mica després del km. 9, surt a ma esquerra una pista sense asfaltar, en bon estat, que arriba fins l’ermita de Sant Jaume del Barretó. La fageda és a uns centenars de metres de l’ermita.
  • 4- Requesens. Aquest 4t i darrer bosc caducifoli que proposo no és una fageda, sinó un bosc mixt de roures, alzines, alzines sureres, castanyers i faigs. Està situat al Nord-est de la província de Girona, a tocar de França, i dins del Massís de les Alberes, un espai natural protegit legalment sota la denominació de Paratge natural d’interès nacional (PNIN).El seu accés es el següent: una mica abans d’arribar a la Jonquera venint des de Girona per la carretera N-II, surt a ma dreta una carretera local que va fins a Cantallops, la GI-601. Un cop a Cantallops cal continuar per una pista sense asfaltar en bon estat que porta fins el llogarret de Requesens, on hem d’aparcar el cotxe. El bosc és a tocar del llogarret.
  • Bedolls a la vall del riu Escrita a Sant Maurici
[15 novembre]
montseny
serralada transversal, puigsacalm, coll de bracons
fageda de’n jordà
fagedes ripollès i Berguedà
muntanyes de Prades
ASTRONOMIA
Veure mapa
afegir montfalcó amurallat prop ed Cervera
montsec montrebei, saldes: llocs amb el cel net
Castelltallat
Montcau
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Àsia

Bangladesh
Hong Kong
Índia
Iran
Japó
Korea
Malàisia
Sri Lanka
BANGLADESH
HONG KONG
ÍNDIA
IRAN
JAPÓ
dormir a monestirs budistes  bbc
Japan | Frommers.com, ajuda a l’hora de prioritzar si tens poc temps.
Web de l’organisme del turisme japonès. Excel·lents petites guies en PDF imprimibles.
Web d’informació general
El nostre itinerari (15 dies):Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone, Takayama i Ogimachi, Okayama i Kurashiki, Hiroshima, Matsuyama, Imabari i bicicleta, Takamatsu, Himeji, Koyasan, Osaka, Nara, Kyoto.
Transport
http://www.jalpak.es/ Bona gestió de vols i tràmit del japan rail pass
grace.hyperdia.com Els horaris dels trens, Imprescindible! Tot el que es necessita per programar els viatges.(A dalt a l’esquerra hi ha l’opció en anglès).
Pels amants del ferrocarril, línies i fotografies de totes les estacions
Per l’allotjament
http://japaneseguesthouses.com/index.htm Establiments tradicionals, Ryokans i minshukus. Altament recomanat quan tingueu temps per arribar d’hora, prendre un bany i que us serveixin un sopar. Del millor que hem menjat al Japó. Website consistent.
http://www.japanhotel.net/ Hotels comfortables a un cost raonable. Website consistent.
Altres
Shimanani, una ruta en bicicleta travessant illes i ponts entre Honshu i Shikoku
“museu” a KYOTO
KOREA
excursions a Seoul https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240131-discover-seouls-five-best-hiking-trails-with-an-expert-guide
MALAISIA
SRI LANKA
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Nou Barris

Can Peguera; Canyelles; Ciutat Meridiana; la Guineueta; Porta; Prosperitat; les Roquetes; Torre Baró; la Trinitat Nova; el Turó de la Peira; Vallbona; Verdum; i Vilapicina i la Torre Llobeta
Vallbona
Ciutat Meridiana
Torre Baró
el cordero, Riudecanyes, 5 Torre Baró Barcelona 08033 tancat dilluns i dimarts

Trinitat Nova

Roquetes

Canyelles

Prosperitat
Verdun
Guineueta

Porta
cafeteria jurnet, caldo gallec, pintor alsamora 45
La Bodegueta d’en Miquel  Plaça dels Jardins d’Alfàbia, 3 (Nou Barris) T. 93 25445 83.
Turó de la Peira
carrer Vila-Seca, rera el Turó de la Peira
Can Peguera   pg Uruutia 36 Can Peguera botiga coses velles a 1 €
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RHEIN

dia1 tren a  Andermatt : temps 02:14 / 32,3 km  / 14,5 km/h pujada 670 m /  990 m
+ 40 km
dia 2 camping carrera chur Buchs 20 fins a chur
02:46 47,0 km 16,9 km/h 170 m 300 m
dia 3
Ciutats on fer aturada
Basilea
Strasburg
Bonn Köln
Düsseldorf
Utrecht
Rotterdamm