Tourist Guide for All Countries - Comenius Project IES Alpujarra

APATEU - ROMANIA GEOGRAPHICAL POSITIONING: The commune of Apateu is situated in the North-West of Romania in the Northern part of Arad district.

NUMBER OF INHABITANTS: 3684

CLIMATE:temperat continental WAYS OF ACCESS:

by plane: Timisoara airport by train: Arad railway station by car: distance from Arad to Apateu – 75 Km 5.

TOURISTIC OBJECTIVES:

ASituated at 110 km from Arad, Moneasa is the ideal place to spend the weekend or the entire holiday, in any season. In the summer, you can go to the swimming pool or have walks in the surrounding woods. Called “The Pearl of the Western Mountains”, Moneasa is situated in a small depression, at the feet of the Codru-Moma Mountain, at an altitude of 280 metres. The thermomineral waters were famous even in the time of the Romans, who built public thermal baths here. There are touristic spots all across the resort, which you can visit either accompanied by a guide or on your own: Bat Cave, The Marble Carrier, APATEU – ROMANIA Milk Stone Spring, Bears Grote, The Iron Furnace, a water-lily reservation, Izoi Peak, Milk Stone, Tinoasa, Carstnic Plateau, Dezna City.

City of Siria Above Siria you can see the ruins of the feudal city, probably built in the 13th century. It can be reached on a road that starts from the very centre of the commune. Apparently the oldest part was the donjon and the rest of the walls were added subsequently until the 16th century. By 1331 the city already had a strong garrison lead by a castellan. In order to build the old parts of the city Roman bricks were used, all branded with the seal of the Gemina 13th Legion.

Neptune water park of Arad The water park is situated in the space bordered by the river Mures, on a surface of almost 40 hectares of vegetation. It is the second largest water park in Europe that is situated by a river. Throughout the summer here you can witness several festivals and open air concerts. It is almost like a resort! All this has made the water park one of the most spectacular entertaining areas in Europa. The three entrances of the park are used by 3 million visitors yearly.

Arad Arad was built by the river Mures in 1131.

The interior of its old city, ating from the 16th century, was rebuilt in 1698- 1701 by the prince Eugene of Savoia, sheltering a complex of Baroque style buildings from the 18th century. Its most impressive edifice is the Culture Palace, turned into a museum, counting 300 rooms and combining a large diversity of architectural styles.

COSTS CONCERNING

Accomodation : Hotel Parc Moneasa (www.hotelparcmoneasa.ro ): single room: 30 Euro; double room: 38 Euro; triple room: 42 Euro Hotel Parc Arad (http://www.imparatulromanilor.ro ): single room: 40 Euro; double room: 45 Euro; Hotel Cris – Chisineu Cris (http://www.hotel-cris.ro ): single room: 45 Euro; double room: 50 Euro;

Food prices in Arad

Soups: 2 Euro Salads: 1 Euro Chips 0,5 Euro Pork steak with chips 4 Euro Pizza 4 Euro

COMMUNICATIONS: The phone prefix is +40.

And the internet-TLD is ro.

CURRENCY

The official valid currency in Romania is the Leu. Exchange rate: Romania, Lei 4,50 = € 1,00/ Poland, zloty 1,00 = Lei 1,00.

PRESENTATION OF THE SCHOOL:

“Gheorghe Popovici” Secondary School of Apateu is situated in Arad district, in Apateu. The students come from the three villages that compose the commune: Apateu, Berechiu and Moţiori. The secondary level is only at the School of Apateu, while the students from Berechiu and Moţiori are brought to Apateu by the school bus. The headmaster of the school is Vlad Claudiu Daniel. The Comenius team is formed of Botas Alina, Borca Viorica, Dema Ancuţa, Vlad Lenuţa, Dema Daniel and Vlad Claudiu Daniel.

The Physical Education classes are held on a modern synthetic field.

Computer classes are held in the two laboratories connected to broadband internet.

The students of the 8th grade enjoy a festive school finish every year in Apateu.

The team that won the second place in the national minifootball competition.

The school television team in action

Contacts: Web page: http://www.scoalaapateu.ro; http://www.comenius-apateu.ro Address: Scoala Gimnazială ”Gheorghe Popovici” Loc: Apateu nr: 425 Cod: 317010 Jud: Arad Romania Telefon number : +400 257327309 ; Mobil: +400 729953746 E-mail: scoalaapateu@yahoo.com

THE TOURIST GUIDE FOR TURKEY

1. Geographical positioning

NevĹ&#x;ehir is in the central region of Turkey

2. Number of inhabitants

Acıgöl(Our town) : 6200

Nevşehir : 117 890

Our town name is Acıgöl in the west of Nevşehir.

3. Climate Cappadocia has a markedly continental climate, with hot dry summers and cold snowy winters.

The average temperature is +23 deg.C (73 F) in summer and -2 deg.C (28 F) in winter.

Rainfall occurs mostly during the spring and autumn.

The hottest months are July and August, the coldest months are January and February.

4. Touristic objectives Ancient Region of Anatolia Cappadocia (NevĹ&#x;ehir)

The area is a popular tourist destination, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic, and cultural features.

The most important towns and destinations in Cappadocia are Urgup, Goreme, Ihlara Valley, Selime, Guzelyurt, Uchisar, Avanos, and Zelve. Among the underground cities worth seeing are Derinkuyu, Kaymakli, Gaziemir, and Ozkanak. The best historic mansions and cave houses for tourist stays are in Urgup, Goreme, Guzelyurt, and Uchisar.

Hot-air ballooning is very popular in Cappadocia every earlier mornings.

5. Ways of access As you know cappadocia is not a city name, Cappadocia is an ancient area. If you want to Cappadocia area of Turkey you can use Kayseri Erkilet Airport , Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport or Ankara Esenboğa Airport. Nevsehir Airport is 40 km. Kayseri Airport is 80 km. Ankara Esenboğa Airport 270 km.

ASR Erkilet International Airport - Kayseri NAV Kapadokya International Airport – Nevsehir ESB Esenboga Airport - Ankara You can find flight informations official web sites of that airports. www.kayseri.dhmi.gov.trwww.kapadokya.dhmi.gov.tr www.esenbogaairport.com

6. Cost Hotel costs : 1 night - breakfast included = 30€ - 100€

7. Communications

Meal costs : Breakfast = 5€ Dinner = 8€ - 15€

international phone calls : 5 minutes = 1 €

internet is free in hotels….

8. Exchange rate

1 € (Euro) = 2,2 Türk Lira

9. History

Cappadocia was known as Hatti in the late Bronze Age, and was the homeland of the Hittite power centred at Hattusa. After the fall of the Hittite Empire, with the decline of the Syro-Cappadocians (Mushki) after their defeat by the Lydian king Croesus in the 6th century, Cappadocia was ruled by a sort of feudal aristocracy, dwelling in strong castles and keeping the peasants in a servile condition, which later made them apt for foreign slavery. It was included in the third Persian satrapy in the division established by Darius, but continued to be governed by rulers of its own, none apparently supreme over the whole country and all more or less tributaries of the Great King.

10 .Presentation of the school

Hi from Poland!

•Rybnik

Poland (officialy the Republic of Poland) is a country in Central Europe.

The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres. Poland has a population of over 38 million people.

The flag of Poland consists of two horizontal stripes of equal width, the upper one white and the lower one red.

Polish coat of arms – white eagle with a golden beak and talons, wearing a golden crown in a red shield.

CITY AND TOWN Gigantic metropolis, historic towns and villages of sentimental charm for which poems and songs have been written. Poland officially has a total of 887 towns.

The largest is Warsaw, with a population of 1.7 million, while the smallest Polish town has just 884 inhabitants.

Krakow, the historic capital of the kings who resided at the Wawel castle, is today Poland’s cultural and entertainment centre – it contains one quarter of the country’s museums. The city’s bars and restaurants are too numerous to count

REGIONS POMERANIA

MAZURIA

TATRA MOUNTAINS

SILESIA

CLIMATE The warmest average max temperature is 24 째C in July. The coolest average min temperature is -6 째C in January.

COSTS Accomodation

about 20-50 euro per night Meals

about 5 – 100 euro /dinner/ Entrance

about 1– 10 euro /museum/

about 10 euro /pleasure ground/ Internal transport in a town

one ticket: 50 cent

COMMUNICATION The Internet is free at hotels, at the town market, in shopping centres, sometimes in restaurants (e.g. Mc Donald’s) International phone calls depend on the operator

EXCHANGE RATE 1 euro = 4,25 zloty 1 US dolar = 3,15 zloty

FAMOUS POLISH PEOPLE Lech Walesa – union activist and winner of Nobel Peace Prize in 1983

Nicolaus Copernicus – astronomer who developed a heliocentric theory of the solar system

Zbigniew Boniek - footballer and coach

John Paul II, Karol Wojtyla – the Pope

HISTORY OF POLAND Poland’s name “Polska” is derived from the word “Polanie” or “people of the fields” one of several Slavic groups that settled the Northern European plain between the Oder and Vistula Rivers.

Poland adopted Christianity in 966 A.D. when Prince Mieszko I was baptized.

Kings of the Piast Dynasty ruled until 1370 and instituted social reform, rebuilding Poland, and established a democratic government with a Parliament.

In 1385 Poland united with Lithuania. Wladyslaw Jagiello, who at that time was the Prince of Lithuania, accepted Christianity, married the Polish queen, and became the King of Poland. Because of the political, cultural and economic achievements this period became known as the “Golden Age.” The Union of Poland and Lithuania, known as the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, was based on mutual respect for all people. The Commonwealth’s religious tolerance and mutual respect for different customs attracted the people of many European countries.

Conflicts with neighbours started in the 17th century. The period of attacks on Poland by Sweden, Russia, Prussia and the Ottoman Turks caused the loss of some of Poland’s territory. The further decline started with the aggression of Russia, Prussia and Austria, all absolute monarchies. Poland, with her traditions of tolerance and freedom, was considered politically dangerous.

In 1773, the First Commission of National Education was established to reform the educational system and to allow a larger number of the population to attend schools.

On May 3, 1791, the Polish Parliament approved a new democratic Constitution, similar to the American Constitution. It was the second constitution to be enacted in the World and the first in Europe The aggression on Poland continued. The three neighboring powers - the absolute monarchies of Russia, Prussia, and Austria gradually (1772, 1793, 1795) divided the area of Poland among themselves. Poland disappeared from the map of Europe for almost 125 years.

“Poland has not perished as long as we live...” These words were written in 1797 by poet J. Wybicki. The Poles were fighting for the independence of Poland wherever it was possible. Poland regained freedom in 1918.

The 11th of November was declared Polish National Independence Day. Since September, 1939 Poland suffered the first attack of Hitler’s Army from the west and the Red Army from the east. The country remained under German or Soviet occupation until the end of World War Il. Poles again fought bravely against the invading forces, also in Great Britain, Italy and all possible fronts to gain freedom.

On July 22, 1944, the Soviet Union established a Communist controlled government .

Poland remained under Communist control until the birth of “Solidarity.” In 1990 the Communist Party dissolved and new parliamentary elections were held. In 1999, Poland became a member of NATO and since 2005 has been a member of the European Union

WE LIVE IN THE CITY OF RYBNIK, WHICH IS KNOWN AS A REGION OF RAPID DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGES.

Rybnik – the name comes from Czech and means a lake full of fish

the city emblem made of little paper ball

Our school is a complex made of two components i.e. a primary school and a kindergarten. Its name is Zespół Szkolno-Przedszkolny Nr2

im. Janusza Korczaka w Rybniku

”When a child is smiling, the whole world is smiling…”

The school patron, Janusz Korczak, was a born teacher, great writer and children’s true friend. He called for children’s rights and self-autonomy.

WE LIKE TO PRESERVE OUR REGIONAL CUSTOMS. SILESIAN DISTRICT IS KNOWN FOR MANY COAL-MINES. PEOPLE LIVING HERE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN VERY HARD-WORKING AND HOSPITABLE.

On the one hand, we are proud of our history and national symbols‌

‌ and on the other, we are happy to be a part of the European Union!

We want to know as much as possible about

We like learning through fun 

…in few little groups

….or in a very big one

‘to be an actor or not to be’

The performance of ‘Turnip’ in Russian was a big challange We are extremely good at …

‘Three little pigs’ in English was a bit easier. … sports

We are not indifferent to social problems‌ gathering food for starving people

making children aware of their rights

All the best,from your Polish colleagues, Aleksandra Kuucharczak and Ewa Matuszek

ORGIVA-GRANADA SPAIN

1. Geographical positioning.

Granada is in the south of Spain, and Orgiva is located in the Alpujarra, a mountain area in the south of the province of Granada at approximately 50 kilometres from the capital city.

2. Number of inhabitants.

Granada: 240000, with an varying population of University students of 40.0000.

Orgiva: 5700

3. Climate The weather in spring and autum is warm, in summer it is hot and in winter it is cold but not usually below 8 degrees. The weather in Orgiva is warmer than in Granada, for the larger distance from Sierra Nevada (Nevada means “Snowy� in Spanish).

4. Touristic HIGHLIGHTS The Alhambra, Generalife and Albaicin are three UNESCO registered landamrks, all belonging to the period of muslim occupation of Granada.

They are a Monumental Ensemble of Historical-Artistic Monuments created over more than six hundred years by cultures as different as The Muslim, the Renaissance or the Romantic culture. The view of the Gardens of the Alhambra, the sound of the wind blowing through the trees, together with the sounds of the water, isolate us from the surrounding noise and our visit becomes an unforgettable experience.

Sierra Nevada is a National Park, declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, where you will find the highest mountain in Spain.

Costa del Sol is a very touristic coastal area full of beach resorts near Granada.

Orgiva is located in the south area of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Chain and has got a tremendously multicultural population (about 30 different nationalities cohabit in town), its landscape is spectacular with rivers and forests. It is not surprising that lots of people choose this village to live their life in an alternative way.

The Alhambra Palace The Alhambra is really a palatial city defended by a network of walls and towers.

The first Nasrid king, el Ahmar, in his search for a prestigious and fortified location for his palace decided to move his court here (1238) from the AlbaicĂ­n across the valley. Successive rulers altered, adapted and replaced the buildings, each imposing his own style. Today's Alhambra is almost entirely the work of one king, Mohammed V. The Royal Palace (see map) is actually three palaces (though arguably only two as one is within another) - the Mexuar, Comares Palace and the Lion's Palace. Each is built around a central courtyard with a fountain or pool.

Delicate Nasrid architecture and stunning workmanship lead the visitor from one delightful setting to another. Time so easily slips away, and for a while it's easy to understand why the Alhambra is considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

The Royal Palace 1 Mexuar Palace 2 Hall of the Embassadors 3 Baths 4 Hall of the Two Sisters 5 Court of the Lions 6 Hall of the Abencerrages 7 Partal Gardens 8 Charles V Palace 9 Court of the Myrtles 10 Gardens of Daraxa

The Hall of the Embassadors with its colossal ceiling is a masterpiece of carpentry depicting the seven heavens of Moslem paradise. Magnificent views of the city can be seen from the windows. This was the most important hall in the palace, used for royal audiences and court ceremonies. It was here where Boabdil signed the terms for surrender of the city to the Catholic Kings.

The nearby royal baths show an intimate and sensitive use of light, shape and colour.

Singers and musicians would entertain the bathers from the galleries above.

The Hall of the Two Sisters with its cupola of sculpted stalagtites and rich stucco motifs on the walls is the most sumptuous and monumental room in the palace. Its name comes from the two identical white marble slabs in the floor.

The Court of the Lions is perhaps the most famous of all the Alhambra. Its pretty marble fountain is guarded by twelve stone lions, and the entire courtyard is encircled by delicate arcades supported on slender columns. The poem inscribed on the fountain tells how much fiercer the lions would look if they weren't so restrained by their respect for the sultan.

The Hall of the Abencerrages is named after a powerful Moorish family of which Boabdil's father murdered sixteen princes. The dark stain in the fountain is popularly believed to be their blood.

The Partal Gardens are relatively recent, having been planted on the site of the sumptuous palace of the Count of Tendilla, first Catholic General of Granada.

Pomegranate trees whose fruit, the granada, is symbol of the city, shade the paths. To the north, with fine views of the Rio Darro and Sacromonte, is the richly decorated Ladies' Tower.

The Palace of Charles V was begun in 1526 and interrupted by the Moorish uprising (1568), since when it has never been fully completed. Initial impact on the first time visitor is unfortunate. In contrast to the light Moorish apartments, it is indeed a monolithic imposition on the landscape. Even more so when one considers that part of the arab palace was destroyed to make room for its construction. Its very groundplan shows a total unwillingness to blend in or compromise. In its own right, however, this building is considered to be one of the most important in renaissance Spain, being the only surviving work of the architect Machuca who studied under Michaelangelo. Its fine lines, dignified appearance and simple shape of circle within a square have a classical grandeur and beauty. The building houses two museums: the Hispano-Moorish Museum with its beautiful collection of ceramic vases, and the Fine Arts Museum with sculptures and paintings from 16-18th centuries Higher up the hill and overlooking the main palace complex stands the Generalife.

This was the summer palace of the sultans, constructed in the 13th century. Here, among the shaded avenues and terraced water gardens, the king and his court could escape from the oppressive heat and catch the best of the light summer breezes .

Small cascades, pools and fountains greet the visitor at every turn and almost everywhere there’s the constant murmur of running water.

As you enter the Generalife gardens you’ll notice a small open-air auditorium. This provides a sublime setting for the annual Music and Dance Festival held in July. Top performers are usually on the bill and, if you’re going to be in the area, it’s worth trying to get tickets.

The final area to be visited, if you’ve still got the strength, is the Alcazaba, or Fortress. This was centre of the palace defenses and its central keep offers magnificent views over the city from its roof.

TICKETS

For general information about the Alhambra, how to visit with a group from Granada and other cities in Andalucia, book a guided tour, reserve for a flamenco show, plus latest news about the monument, visit: http://www.alhambra.org/eng/index.asp?secc=/inicio&popup=1 To book and pay for tickets by credit card online, either for the palaces, Generalife gardens or for a night visit, go to: http://www.servicaixa.com

5. ACCESS Granada has got a local airport with lots of flights to Madrid and Barcelona Airport every day. There are also buses and trains that connect Granada with Madrid in 5 hours every day.

Teachers from Granada can drive you in their cars to and from Orgiva. Another posibility could be to hire a car.

6.COSTS: - Accomodation: about 60 euros for a double room in four stars hotels with breakfast.

- Meals: About 10 euros or less for a set menu at most restaurants in town - Entrance fees to the main tourist attractions: The most expensive is the Alhambra and Generalife (10 euros).

- Internal transport: The price of the bus in Granada is more or less 1 euro.

7.COMMUNICATIONS You can use internet (WIFI and land lines) in the school and in the hotel and of course you can speak with your mobile phone through the ususal raoming services.

8.EXCHANGE RATE: - 1 euro = 4.48 Leu - 1 leu = 0.22 euros

9.SHORT HISTORICAL MOORISH TIMES In 1238, Ibn al-Ahmar rose up against Ibn Hud and conquered parts of the province of Granada. He established the kingdom of Granada, which extended from the mountains of Sierra Nevada to Gibraltar and which was originally made up of the province of Granada (where he set up his court), the provinces of Malaga and Almeria, and part of the provinces of Cordoba, Jaen, Sevilla, and Cadiz.

Before he died in 1273, Ahmar gave some of these territories to King Fernando who he helped to conquer Seville.

For about 250 years, this Moorish kingdom was ruled by 20 monarchs, and had a thriving Muslim community and a strong Islamic culture.

CHRISTIAN CONQUEST Unfortunately, the kingdom was gradually undermined due to the internal disagreements between its rulers and the successive conquests of various parts of the kingdom by the Christian armies. Its situation was becoming ever more precarious and the Catholic Monarchs decided to conquer the capital as the final step towards unity in Spain. On 2nd January 1492, Granada surrendered.

Although the treaties signed by the Catholic Monarchs with Boabdil for the surrender of Granada stated that the different languages, religions and customs would be respected, after a few years it became clear that this was not happening in practice, and Cardinal Cisneros insisted that everyone, regardless of their religion, be baptised.

The inquisitors had never been happy with these treaties which they believed slowed down their attempts to reduce the Muslim population and the practice of Islam in Spain. They also thought a Muslim revolt was imminent and that it was useless to expect peaceful conversion to Christianity. Cardinal Ximenes therefore asked Isabel and Fernando for permission to continue his inquisition activities and they agreed.

Consequently, on 18th December 1499, some three thousand Moors were baptised, a major mosque in Granada was converted to a church and the burning of supposed religious books and documents began.

This understandably led to revolts and protests with a lot of unrest among those who had been forced to convert to Christianity, and a series of mutinies followed, culminating in the 1680 revolt which was finally put down. The most determined rebels fled to the Alpujarras where there was a violent uprising several years later.

Although promises were made that the treaties would be honoured, this did not happen and Ximenes announced that those Moors who refused to be baptised would be expelled. These baptisms were carried out en mass and at an incredible speed - so fast in fact that there was no time for religious instruction to be given to the new “converts�. It has been estimated that between 50,000 and 70,000 Muslims were forcibly baptised in this way in Granada. The offer of emigration to Africa was really only a hollow promise and only available for those who were able to pay and who had not already been baptised.

After the Catholic Monarchs died, things got progressively worse: Queen Juana forbade the Moriscos to wear their national dress, and Carlos V introduced a theological council in 1526 which attempted to reform them. These rules were not rigidly imposed and people were able to avoid them by paying certain taxes. That all changed, however, with Felipe II who prohibited the use of Moorish dress, language and customs. As a result, there was a violent uprising on 24th December 1568. It began in the AlbaicĂ­n and continued on into the Alpujarras with the Morisco AbenHumeya being proclaimed king. Reinforcements were sent from Africa and the revolt extended to the rest of the province of Granada. Churches were burnt, villages ransacked and Christians were murdered. Following the death of Aben-Humeya, the uprising was eventually squashed in 1571. The rebels were then expelled from the kingdom and it was subsequently repopulated by Spaniards from other parts of the country.

10. PRESENTATION OF THE SCHOOL: Orgiva has got a secondary school, where comulsory secondary education, higher secondary education and vocational training courses are taught.Therea are also separate classes for adults and an Official School of Languages that is housed in the premises. There are more than 900 students altogether, from 12 years to adult.

Here you can study tourism, electrical systems and basic business administration. We have got students from all the villages from the surrounding areas as far as 1 hour away. There are bus lines that bring the furthest students to school, so we have a specific time schedule for our classes, slightly different to those of other schools in the province.

We pride in the fact that we house children from very different nationalities and religious backgorunds, as there are well stablished catholic, muslim and budhist communities in the area.

11. PHOTOS GRANADA

THE TOURIST GUIDE FOR LITHUANIA

GEOGRAPHICAL POSITIONING

Šilutė region

Vainutas Secondary School Total population in: Šilutė region  19 751 Vainutas  2 879

CLIMATE Climate in Lithuania is temperate. In Šilutė region the average highest daily temperature in July is 22,1 C, average lowest daily temperature in July is 12,3 C. Average highest daily temperature in January is -3,5 C whereas lowest average daily temperature in January is -8,7 C. Typically there are several very hot weeks in summers (with temperatures surpassing 30 C) and one or two very cold weeks in winter (with temperatures going below -20 and more C).

Close to the sea in Klaipėda the winters are milder and the summers are cooler, but the difference does not exceed a couple of degrees.

TOURISTIC OBJECTIVES Šilutė region – one of the rising stars in the map of Europe tourism. It is carefully protected and wisely used, Pamarys unique nature and its seams are the distinctive composition of Small and Great Lithuanians’ composition with ethnic culture joint which occurred to be historical - cultural heritage of the land.

Region is famous for its ability to manage natural disasters, adapting them to human benefits, environmentally friendly business development. Šilutė district with its exclusive geographical position, unique landscape and unique ethnic culture is an attractive place for tourists.

Here, the tourism season is much longer than anywhere else in Lithuania: starting with the extreme amateur ride through the flooded roads and meadows, continuing with the traditional pleasures of the excellent nature in the summer, and getting acquainted with rich regions historical - cultural heritage, and ending it with the ice-fishing in the Kuršių sea.

VENTĖ CAPE (HORN)

RUSNĖ

KLAIPĖDA

NERINGA

PALANGA

HOW TO ARRIVE TO ŠILUTĖ REGION? Tourists from other countries firstly have to reach Lithuania. Country may be reached by: Plane. Lithuanian airports are in Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga. More information about flights may be found in corresponding web sites: Vilnius international airport : http://www.vilnius-airport.lt; Kaunas airport: http://www.kaunas-airport.lt; Palanga international airport: http://www.palanga-airport.lt .

International ferry. DFDS Seaways ferry lines. More information: www.dfdsseaways.lt

WAYS OF ACCESS If you come to Vilnius, Kaunas or Palanga, you first need to get to Šilutė From Vilnius (by bus) – 300 km; From Kaunas (by bus) – 212 km; From Palanga (Klaipėda) (by bus or train) - 81 km.

Bus and train schedules: www.118.lt

COSTS Accomodation – from 40 – 100 eur.

Meal – dinner from 10 eur.

Entrance to the main tourist attractions – from 3 eur.

Internet is usually free at hotel.

Exchange rate – 1 EUR = 3.45 LTL

SHORT HISTORY OF ŠILUTĖ REGION The reputed beginning of Šilutė town history is 1511 when an inn was opened in the halfway between Tilžė and Klaipėda. 50 kilometers far from Klaipėda the inn was a place where travellers stopped to have a rest and to rest their horses. The settlement where the inn was opened used to be called Šilokarčema (Pinewood Alehouse). Since crusade times Šilutė town was under strong influence of German culture. Political aspects conditioned the town to belong to Prussian government which took care here about social, educational and economical fields. The land was being Germanized for centuries until the end of the First World War. The situation changed because of the Treaty of Versailles: Šilutė district was disposed to France in 1919. The temporal occupant France administration intended to dispose Šilutė district to Poland, but not to the formatting Republic of Lithuania. Lithuanian government reacted fast and well organized. In the end of 1922 a Rescue Committee of Lithuania the Minor was established which declared a manifest in Šilutė town in 1923 January the 9th announcing the beginning of rebellion. Lithuanian rebels smashed into the lands of Klaipėda region and unarmed the France military forces. The Rescue Committee announced the declaration about subordination of Lithuania the Minor. 1924 Klaipėda region became part of Republic of Lithuania de jure and de facto. During the Soviet occupation many historical and cultural heritage objects were destroyed in Šilutė district. Long years of occupation degraded the face of historically outstanding lands. However, as soon as Lithuania got back it`s in dependence, Šilutė district soaked into creative works, restorations and regeneration of former district face.

SHORT HISTORY OF VAINUTAS For the first time in written sources Vainutas was mentioned in 1506. In 1606 was built a wooden church and the parish school was established. In 1640 Vainutas has 29 families. Town burned in the eighteenth century (during the Northern War). In 1711 Vainutas has not a single resident and in 1738 in Vainutas was 6 houses. In 1744 Vainutas got market and trade privileges. In 1754 the Magdeburg Rights was granted. Vainutas celebrated the 500th anniversary of the town, the church and the school 400-year olds in 2006. Vainutas approved new coat of arms in 2006.

PRESENTATION OF THE SCHOOL

Tourist Guide for Great Britain

GEOGRAPHICAL POSITIONING OF LUTON

Luton is situated in the south of England, 51 km from London.

AN IDEAL BASE FOR EXPLORING THE SURROUNDING AREA Less than half an hour from London, Luton is surrounded by spectacular countryside and is within an hour’s drive of popular cities Oxford, Cambridge and Birmingham.

POPULATION OF LUTON Luton is the largest town in the county of Bedfordshire.

The population of Luton is currently estimated to be 206,070.

LUTON’S CLIMATE Luton has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters The hottest months are in June, July and August and the coolest months are in November, December and January Average temperature for July is 14-22 degrees Celsius and the average temperature for January is 2-6 degrees celsius It rains for an average of 189 days a year

LUTON TOWN Our town is diverse and multi-national We have a football club called ‘The Hatters’ The Luton Campus of the University of Bedfordshire is situated in the town centre Every May Luton hosts the largest one day carnival in Europe

LUTON ATTRACTIONS

LUTON HAS A WIDE RANGE OF ENTERTAINMENT VENUES The Galaxy Centre

The Galaxy Centre offers a wide range of entertainment facilities including an 11 screen cinema, games station, The Whitehouse Lloyds No 1 bar and a selection of restaurants, all under one roof.

Namco Station in the Galaxy hosts a 16 lane ten pin bowling alley and games complex, three full-size American pool tables, over 100 amusement machines, a large bar area, casino, fast food restaurant and conference room. Packages are available for group bookings.

Restaurants

Accompanying the many pubs and clubs in the town centre are a great number of restaurants and eateries, serving a wide range of dishes to suit your tastes whatever your palate.

Dishes from China, India, France, Thailand, Greece, Mexico and Italy are widely available in Luton at a range of prices suitable for any pocket - alongside a traditional English cuisine and atmosphere too.

Pubs and clubs

Luton town centre has an exciting and lively pub and club scene.

In Park Street you will find strong influence from the student population of the town with a number of pubs offering low priced food and lively entertainment.

Pool competitions, live music, pub games and special events can be found on most nights of the week.

In the town centre there are late opening pubs and several London-scale night clubs.

A wide range of music from the UK dance, house and garage scenes can be found at most pubs and clubs, which have attracted a number of well known DJs and revellers the London.

The Hat Factory arts centre showcases many local bands and musicians on a regular basis.

COSTS FOR ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS Bed and breakfast approximately £40 - £60 per person Average cost of an evening meal £20

TRAVEL

You can fly to direct to Luton from most European countries

The M1 motorway runs from London to the North of England and connects to the M25, M6, A1. Exit the M1 at Junction 10a for Luton Airport or junction 11 for North Luton. The speed limit on motorways is 70 mph.

Luton has 3 train stations with fast and reliable services to London and the South East of England

Regular coach services travel from the London airports to Luton.

EXCHANGE RATE Current exchange rate is approximately ÂŁ1.00 to â‚Ź1.25

HISTORY Although people first settled in Luton around 7000 years ago, the town dates back to the 6th century when a Saxon outpost was founded on the River Lea. By the middle of the twelve century, a Norman castle and St Mary’s church (which is still standing) were built and Luton had become a thriving market town.

During the middle ages the main industries were agriculture and brickmaking though by the 18th century, the dominant industry was hat making.

In 1905 Vauxhall Motors opened the largest car manufacturing plant in the UK in Luton. The plant closed in 2002.

Luton airport opened in 1938 and has continually expanded to become the international airport that it is today.

Today the major employees in Luton are Luton Borough Council and the National Health Service.

DENBIGH PRIMARY SCHOOL