Grenoble (France) – an ancient city founded around two thousand years ago. At the very beginning of its existence, the town was called, Cularo and was a small settlement. But over time he grew into a stunning modern city, whose population exceeds 150 thousand people. Today Grenoble can boast of luxurious sights and elegant cultural and historical heritage. Here are a dozen museums, including the Museum of Stendhal, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Crypt of Saint-Laurent, a world-renowned University and many other architectural objects.
The City of Grenoble, France, unofficially called the capital of the French Alps, since it is located very close to the mountains. But along with this he is considered the most plain and on the European continent. The settlement is located at the point of confluence of the rivers DRAC and Isere, it is surrounded by mountain peaks, but despite this fact, the landscape of Grenoble's not like even remotely hilly. Here ancient architecture harmoniously coexists with the modern. And this city is a University center of the country.
Grenoble (France) – is a popular and famous city. Then came the light himself Stendhal, and the local population are incredibly proud of this fact. In 1968, when the village became the Capital of the Winter Olympics, he became famous on the entire planet. Interestingly, a number of events in the sensational novel “Perfume” takes place in Grenoble.
In the first century BC in the place where today is the city of Grenoble (France), came first fortificarea settlement, which was called Cularo. Its founder was the tribe Allobroges. But in the III century ad the settlement was granted town status. In the year 381 he was called Gratianopolis in honor of one of the Roman emperors. But as a result of language changes the name of Gratianopolis transformed into the modern name Grenoble. During its long history the town was composed of the feudal education dauphiné and in the Kingdom of Provence. It was in Grenoble started the French revolution abruptly changed the history of not only the city but throughout the country. That is why the French Grenoble is rightly called a city landmark.
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Grenoble (France), sites known to travelers throughout the earth, have placed their vast fortress of the Bastille. In the XVI century on the site of the object was a defensive structure. Its modern look of Paris found only in the XIX century. In our days the fortress is the only tour of the facility.
A Popular tourist attraction there is the cable car. It links the Bastille to the historical center of the city. In 1934 was created the funicular cabins which was similar to the dodecahedron and could simultaneously transport up to 15 people. In 1976, when “looks” have gained their present appearance, it became the city's symbol.
Another local landmark, which is trying to see all the tourists are three multi-storey tower houses. They were erected by the beginning of the Olympic games 1968. Despite the fact that the building was built in the middle of the last century, it is characterized by a quite modern view.
The University of Grenoble (France) consists of three separate higher educational institutions. Grenoble I University, named after Joseph Fourier has ten faculties, Department of teacher training, Grenoble astrophysical Observatory and other research institutions.
Grenoble University II, named in honor of Pierre Mendes-France, consists of four scientific and educational faculties, three polytechnics, two technical institutes and other universities.
Grenoble University III them. Stendhal – five is the scientific and educational faculty, the Department of information technology, center for French language, Home culture and language and other academic institutions.
The University was opened in 1339 count Umbero II the Dauphin, and was then only five faculties. History of the institution full of adventure. It then closed, then opened, then renamed. To date, three independent academic facility the University was divided in 1970.
Cooking industry – this is another element that lives in Grenoble. France, in General, is famous for its culinary delights. Culinary delights of Grenoble, the chef generously seasoned with various herbs, as they grow here in large quantities. In this city have a famous dish, which is a potato soaked in a milk sauce and baked with cream in an oven. And only in this region of France produce the popular blue cheese.
These dishes are the best way to harmonize with the marvelous drink La Chartreuse 50-degree fortress. To try the delights of the local gastronomy in the many pubs, of which there are many. There is as modest restaurants, and luxury fine dining restaurants.
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