Facing the Mediterranean on one side and the atlantic on the other, Toulouse is one of europes oldest settlements.
Art day and night
Toulouse is among the most vibrant cities not just of France but of all Europe. And music makes itself felt almost everywhere in the city. The strains of jazz, classical and alternative music spill over into the streets from the citys many charming cafes. A rich array of artistic events and festivals at almost every season of the year make Toulouse one of Frances biggest drawing points.If youve decided to explore and get to know France, then you must include Toulouse on your list. The streets of this city, where art and music never stop 24/7, will boggle your mind.
An impressive Cultural Fabric
The history of Toulouse goes back more than two thousand years, its foundations laid by Europes most mysterious people, the Celts.But the Romans, the Visigoths and Saint Sernin, who introduced Christianity to the city, all had a major influence on its deep-rooted past. The roof tiles and bricks unique to the region constitute the most striking feature of the local architecture. Built of these local bricks, the St. Sernin Basilica stands out in all its glory. And Le Capitol Square and the National Theater building are the concrete embodiments of the citys cultural identity.
La Ville Rose
The rising and setting sun create magnificent plays of light on the citys brick texture, and the rainbow of reflections engendered by this interplay of nature and architecture has led to the city being dubbed La Ville Rose, the pink city.
The Garonne River and Pont Neuf
Toulouses finest views are to be seen along the banks of the Garonne River. The Pont Neuf, or new bridge, that joins its two banks adorns the river like a necklace, literally begging visitors to photograph the rhythmic repetition of its arches in the water. The river bank is also ideal for a pleasant evening stroll. Old books, postcards and other memorabilia are sold in the flea markets, secondhand shops and bookstalls that line the river on both sides and spill over into the side streetsSponsored by the Andalucia government open de Andalucia do golf by Turkish Airlines.Tournament was held in march in the spanish city of Malaga. Turkish Airlines was official airline partner for the event.Winner of this years tournament, played by golfs world stars was Paul Lawrie of Scotland. The organizer of the Open de Andalucia de Golf by Turkish Airlines tournament is Spains most world-famous golfer, the legendary Miguel Angel Jimenez, in whose hometown, Malaga, the Open de Andalucia was held at the Parador de Malaga golf course.
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