History of European Palaces Decoration

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History of European Palaces Decoration Contents 1 Ancient European Palaces Decor 2 History of Palaces in Europe 3 Interior Decoration 4 French Style Decor 5 Palace of Versailles 6 The Staircases of Palace 6.1 The Louis-Philippe Staircase 6.2 The Queen or Marble Staircase 7 The Hall of  Mirrors 8 European Palaces Decor Lighting 9 References European Palaces Decor Ancient European Palaces Decor History of Palaces in Europe European Palaces Decor: The absolutist system favored the construction of palaces throughout Europe. The French palace is different from Spanish or Italian. The structure of the French …

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Hotel de Talleyrand, Decoration and Restoration

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Hotel de Talleyrand, Decoration and Restoration Hotel Talleyrand overlooks the Place de la Concorde (2 rue Saint Florentin 75001 Paris – France) and was built in 1767 according to a design by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, architect of Louis XV. The interiors were designed by Jean-Francois Chalgrin. The building was used as a World War I hospital, as a German naval office during World War II, and as the headquarters of the United States Marshall Plan in the 1950s Located in the center of Paris, the Hôtel de Talleyrand is a historic …

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French decoration Louis XIV Style

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French Decoration Louis XIV Style Table of Contents Porcelain Buildings Architecture Furniture One of the most refined and elegant styles that exist when it comes to furnishing and decorating a home is The Louis XIV style. This style of French decoration is an unmistakable style admired on more than one occasion. It is a style of French decoration deeply rooted in another era not very distant in several European countries and that belonged to the bourgeoisie and the high social classes. This Louis …

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Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery – Milan

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Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery The Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery is a famous shopping arcade in Milan. Here are some of the most elegant and prestigious shops in the city. Also known as “El Salón Milan”, it is situated between two icons of the city: the Duomo and the Teatro alla Scala. Whether for shopping or just browsing through its famous shop windows, it is a must-see in Milan.     Columbia Store A little history It is formed by two …

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Overtourism in New Zealand – New eTA Tax

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Overtourism in New Zealand – New eTA Tax (IVL)

The Government of New Zealand announced that from July 1, 2019 a tourist tax is charged between 25 to 35 local dollars (from 17.4 to 24.4 dollars or 15 to 21 euros). This is due to the over-tourism that affects New Zealand.

The International Tax on Conservation and Tourism (IVL – International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy) has a cost of 35 New Zealand dollars.

Overtourism in New Zealand – New eTA Tax (IVL) The Government of New Zealand announced that from July 1, 2019 a tourist tax is charged between 25 to 35 local dollars (from 17.4 to 24.4 dollars or 15 to 21 euros). This is due to the over-tourism that affects New Zealand.
Overtourism in New Zealand

 

According to the Minister of Tourism of New Zealand, Kelvin Davis, this tax is intended to make the country benefit through tourism. Also that travelers contribute directly to the infrastructure they will use during their stay.

In this way they help protect the natural places they visit. The tax will be divided between conservation and tourism, with three areas of attention, conservation, infrastructure and systems.

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