제 19 호 Meaningful Time in Europe
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Meaningful Time in Europe
by Si-ho Park, Reporter
With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have begun to travel abroad again. In fact, the reservation rate of travel products of Yellow Balloon, a Korean travel agency, in the second quarter of this year increased more than 1,200% and 13 times compared to the same period last year-on-year. Compared to 2019, before COVID-19, it has recovered by about 80%. Especially, traveling to Europe has been considered as a dream of many college students since the past. So, in this article, I brought information about European travel destinations to help you plan your trip. The European countries to be introduced are France, Germany, and the Czech Republic.
Paris, France
France is located in the western part of the continent, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, and is the third largest country in Europe.The capital is Paris and the official language is French. France's most famous structure, the Eiffel Tower, was built in 1889 as a symbol of the Paris International Exposition, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.
Next, the Arc de Triomphe is a huge arch located in the middle of Charles de Gaulle Square, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées Street in Paris, France. The Triumphal Arch was built in honor of the dead in the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, under which the names of all French victors and commanders in the war were embossed.
Lastly, the Louvre Museum is one of the world’s leading museums, also called the heart of Paris. It is designated as a World Heritage Site, including around the Seine River in Paris. The solemn building in the form of a “c” holds a transparent glass pyramid as if it were a gem. It is famous for including in its collection the Mona Lisa, and is called one of the three major museums in France, along with the Musée d'Orsay and the Orangeries.
Munich, Germany
Germany is a country in central Europe. After World War II, it was divided into West and East Germany in 1949 and unified in 1990. The capital is Berlin, and the official language is German. Germany has a history of being ruled by the Nazi Party and Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1945.
The Dachau concentration camp was first opened in Germany as a concentration camp in Nazi Germany. Munich Regional Police Commissioner Heinrich Himmler officially described the camp as "the first concentration camp for political prisoners." Another travel destination in Munich is the Knippenberg Palace. The Palace of Knippenberg is a summer annex of the former Bavarian kingdom of Wittelsbach, located in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, Germany.
Praha, Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, located in central Europe, became independent of Germany after World War II. Lidice in the Czech Republic used to be a slaughterhouse in the Second World War. The Lidice Massacre was a massacre by Nazi Germany in Lidice, located in the Bohemian Morava Protectorate in June 1942 during World War II.
The most famous tourist attraction in Prague, Prague Castle, has existed since the early history of Prague, and it is a symbol of Prague and the Czech Republic. The kings of the Bohemia and emperors of the Holy Roman Empire ruled here, and now the presidential residence of the Czech Republic is located here.
Interlaken, Switzerland
Switzerland is a country in central Europe, the capital is Bern, and four European languages are used together as official languages. Switzerland is very famous for its beautiful natural scenery.
Interlaken is a city in the canton of Bern, Switzerland, which means "between lakes" in German. Many tourists flock to Jungfrau because it is the base of mountain climbing. It goes up to Jungfrau via Interlaken East Station. Jungfrau is one of the main peaks of the Bern Alps in Switzerland and has an elevation of 4,158 m above sea level.
European countries have a lot of meaningful history and many places to look around. However, the conflict over equality has recently ignited in France due to immigration discrimination, thus leading to huge protests. Therefore, France is not safe recently, so it is better to make travel plans after looking at the national atmosphere. I hope this information will help you plan your trip. Have an enjoyable trip!
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https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20230713_0002374843&cID=13001&pID=13000
https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/the-monument/universal-exhibition
https://www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr/en/discover
https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/dachau
