EuroCheapo's monuments Articles

Jul 05 Little San Marino, the independent republic in the Apennines, is a gem. And like most gems, you have to take time to appreciate it. Forget the overpriced day trips touted by bus operators, and instead plan to spend two or three days in San Marino. By day This diminutive polity, with its capital (also called » Read more

Nov 02 Sofia boasts an oddball mix of museums and galleries. Probably not a lot of Cheapos would normally add the National Museum of Military History (92 Cherkovna str.) to their list of “must-see” sights in the Bulgarian capital. The Web site is not calculated to wow the casual surfer, but it does have some splendid promotional » Read more

May 24 By Joann Plockova— When in Prague, if you seek some respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, several cemeteries offer just that, along with history and art lessons to boot. Perhaps not the first place you think of for a quiet break, Prague’s cemeteries truly offer a silent oasis in the city. Full » Read more

May 04 You probably saw the recent news that London’s civic authorities are pressing ahead with a plan to span the River Thames with a cable car. This new public transport service across the river will connect two important Olympic venues and should be up and running by this time next year. It is not the first » Read more

Feb 28 By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— When you’re visiting Paris and “hitting the sights,” you shouldn’t spend half of your precious time waiting in lines. If you follow a few simple tips, you could curtail those lines and large groups and spend more time strolling the streets and relaxing in cafés after a day of successful » Read more

Jan 10 By Theadora Brack in Paris—With long looks and fiery chitchat, let’s kick off the chilly New Year in Paree with a smoldering nod to the late, great Eric Rohmer (1920-2010) and his movie Les Rendezvous de Paris! Cheapos, it is cold outside, but our love of Paris, vin chaud and French Cinema will keep us » Read more

Nov 24 Six miles out from the middle of Zagreb, in an underground walkway by a main road in the Stenjevec district, a little stainless steel ball lies affixed to a plaque by the sidewalk. A simple sign reads “Pluto.” It is a far-flung component of a work of art that spans the Croatian capital. The center » Read more

Nov 22 By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— Paris is so saturated with museums, monuments and historical landmarks that it’s difficult to know where to begin planning. For those looking to save some euros, one place to begin your research is by looking at museums and attractions that offer free or reduced admission. It is possible, after all, » Read more

Nov 02 By Lara Kavanagh in London— However morbid it might sound, a stroll around one of London’s historic cemeteries can make a wonderfully atmospheric detour off the usual tourist track. In the early 19th century, several large, elegant cemeteries were commissioned to accommodate the demands of the burgeoning London populace; listed below are three of the » Read more