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Giostra della Quintana
11 -12 September
Foligno / Italy
Giostra della Quintana is a tradition of Jousting which is held by the city Foligno since 1946. For this tournament 10 neighborhoods of Foligno are selecting their "Knight
" to represent them. The original festival dates goes back to 1613, to the Renaissance
, when duels proved loyalty and love. It is not like in 1613 where the fight was between Knights but present participants must stick their lances through a small ring held by a dummy, called "Quintana". This Quintana symbolizes a medieval soldier and is the namesake of the event. During these two days there will be colorful parades and theater scenes, as well as a traditional market, where oil, wine, leather and jewelry are sold.
" to represent them. The original festival dates goes back to 1613, to the Renaissance, when duels proved loyalty and love. It is not like in 1613 where the fight was between Knights but present participants must stick their lances through a small ring held by a dummy, called "Quintana". This Quintana symbolizes a medieval soldier and is the namesake of the event. During these two days there will be colorful parades and theater scenes, as well as a traditional market, where oil, wine, leather and jewelry are sold. 
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of the 20th century. The Bullfights takes places in the spectacular two hundred year old Bullring of Ronda. This is a sacred ground for bullfighting for centuries and you will never forget the "Olés" when fans are joing the fight by their voices. You will enjoy your stay and have a lot of fun with the music, the dancing, the singing, the local wine, or the bullfights, you will never forget your time in the village of Ronda for the rest of your life.
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). The film festival is just one part of the Venice Biennale, a major biennial exhibition and festival for contemporary art. 
, is the highest class of auto racing organized by the Fédération International de l'Automobile (FIA). There are many rules which all participants and cars must comply during one season. 
). The results of each race are combined to determine two World Championships, one for the drivers and one for the Teams (constructors), with racing drivers, constructor teams, track officials, organizers, and circuits required to be holders of valid Super Licences, the highest class racing licence issued by the FIA.
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of the destination where you are traveling. Get familiar or at least get information if its your taste otherwise you can face problems. If you can learn to like the local food than your trip will become more enjoyable.
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the night sky with momentary works of art. In additon to the Cahmpionship other shows are held on the nearby lakes. Major firework manufacturers from four continents take part in this 
, demonstrating their pyrotechnic abilities and creativity, while spectators get to vote on the shows they think are most spectacular.
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the enjoy the taste of the Wine and the atmosphere of the "Wine Village". Around 50 of Wuerttemberg´s most well-known wineries join to create the "Weindorf" on two squares namely "Marktplatz" and "Schillerplatz". 
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and the Gutedel you can taste the Mueller-Thurgau, which is probably the most widely plantes grape in Germany. In addition to these the Trollinger is a light
which is low on acid and is has the rarest taste of the region.
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. Today Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular castles in Europe. Every year around 1.3 million people are visiting the castle.
is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and is the Official Residence of Her Majesty 
. The Castles rich history spans about 1000 years. The Castle covers an area of about 5 hectares and contains magnificent State Apartments furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection, 
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, a masterpiece in miniature. 
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of the Wallachian empire (we all know him as Dracula) was held as a prisoner for 7 years 
s when a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Pena was built on the top of the hill above Sintra.
(São Pedro de Penaferrim). According to the tradition, the construction started after an apparition of the Virgin Mary. King John II, ın 1493, accompanied by his wife Queen Leonor, made a pilgrimage to the site to fulfill a vow. His successor, King Manuel I, was also very fond of this sanctuary, and ordered the construction there of a monastery which was donated to the Order of Saint Jerome. Pena was for centuries a small, place for meditation, housing a maximum of eighteen monks. 
, (the Conqueror of Istanbul 1453). In 1478 the palace has been the official residence of the 
and center of State Administration for around 400 years until the construction of 
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. The palace is covering around 700.000 m.² area. The palace is visited by many 
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