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GridGuide : About Thailand ()

About Thailand (Kasetsart University)
The country comprises 76 provinces that are further divided into districts, sub-districts and villages. Bangkok is the capital city and centre of political, commercial, industrial and cultural[...]
 
GridGuide : Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Cities ()

Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Cities (TUBITAK ULAKBIM)
Gordion The capital city of the Phrygian empire, the remains of the renowned city of Gordion are near the Ankara-Eskisehir highway at the confluence of the Sakarya and Porsuk rivers, 21 km northwest[...]
 
GridGuide : Art Galleries ()

Art Galleries (Queen Mary, University of London)
The art collections in London are immense and there is something to suit everyone's taste including the Tate Modern (built inside an old power station) and the old masters on display at the[...]
 
GridGuide : Bain des Paquis ()

Bain des Paquis (CERN)
Eating at Bain des Paquis is a highlight of Geneva's foodie scene: the food is always interesting, the portions are amply sized, the bar serves cold beers and hot ginger tea, and the whole[...]
 
GridGuide : Bratislava ()

Bratislava (Institute of Informatics SAS)
On both banks of the Danube River, and close to the Carpatian mountains, Bratislava is the largest city in Slovakia and its capital. Bratislava is home to several universities, museums,[...]
 
GridGuide : Bucharest ()

Bucharest (National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering)
NIHAM We are always happy to welcome visitors. For more detailed information please go to the General Information page on our website (see the Related links below).
 
GridGuide : Cantabria ()

Cantabria (Institute of Physics of Cantabria)
Cantabria is popular with the Spanish as an escape from the summer heat. Cantabria offers extremely varied landscapes and climates. It boasts the magnificent mountain ranges, Picos de Europa and the[...]
 
GridGuide : Clermont-Ferrand ()

Clermont-Ferrand (HealthGrid)
It is overlooked by the Puy de Dôme at the West and the former battlefied of Gervovia where Vercingetorix defeated Caesar, and at the East by the Limagne Plain, which is an important rich[...]
 
GridGuide : Exploring Lund University ()

Exploring Lund University (Lund University)
Lund University is in Lund, a medieval city with the university at its heart. A thousand years of history and academic excellence have created a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. The city[...]
 
GridGuide : Food and Drink ()

Food and Drink (BELNET)
Brussels is a haven for food lovers and all types of cuisine from traditional moules frites to Japanese sushi can be found somewhere in the city.Belgium is particularly renowned for its chocolate,[...]
 
GridGuide : Glasgow City ()

Glasgow City (University Of Glasgow)
Up until the creation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707 Glasgow's growth was based upon its significance as a religious centre and an educational one. After the acts of union Glasgow[...]
 
GridGuide : Historical Buildings ()

Historical Buildings (Queen Mary, University of London)
Tower of LondonBuckingham PalaceShakespeare's GlobeTower BridgeSt Pauls Cathedral
 
GridGuide : How to reach GRNET ()

How to reach GRNET (Greek Research & Technology Network)
Pointers to the closest metro station and hotels near our offices are embedded in a google earth file that may be obtained by clicking here . More details and suggested hotels near to GRNET are[...]
 
GridGuide : How to reach us ()

How to reach us (CESNET)
 
GridGuide : How to reach us ()

How to reach us (Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences)
 
GridGuide : Introduction to Ankara ()

Introduction to Ankara (TUBITAK ULAKBIM)
Two thousand years before Jesus, the Hittites become the dominant power of the region, and were then followed by the Phyrgians, Lydians and Persians. In the 3rd Century BC, a Celtic race known as the[...]
 
Kolkata (Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre)
General informationExcursionsShoppingEntertainmentSightseeingSportsTravel informationPlaces to stay
 
GridGuide : London ()

London (Queen Mary, University of London)
While there is evidence of pre-Roman settlement in the area the first major town at the mouth of the river Thames where the current city stands is the Roman Londinium, founded in 43CE. Since that[...]
 
GridGuide : maat Gknowledge has its headquarters in Toledo, a city with an important history ()

maat Gknowledge has its headquarters in Toledo, a city with an important history (Maat-G)
The city of Toledo, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, is located on a rocky headland, bordered by the river Tajo in the very heart of Spain, just 70 kilometres from the capital,[...]
 
GridGuide : Malaysia ()

Malaysia (University Putra Malaysia)
The people of Malaysia come from a number of different ethnic groups mainly - Malays, Chinese, Indians, with the indigenous Eurasians and the indigenous Orang Asli of the peninsular and the various[...]
 
GridGuide : Museums ()

Museums (Queen Mary, University of London)
Natural History MusuemScience MusuemVictoria and Albert MuseumBritish MuseumImperial War MuseumLondon Transport Museum
 
GridGuide : Music ()

Music (University Of Glasgow)
The city has produced some very famous names in the music business including Angus and Malcolm Young (AC/DC), David Byrne (ex-Talking Heads), Simple Minds, Wet Wet Wet, Donovan, Mark Knopfler[...]
 
GridGuide : Planning a visit? ()

Planning a visit? (NDGF office)
Nordic DataGrid facility is distributed across all the Nordic countries and reaches even to Slovenia and Switzerland. The headquarters are conveniently located next to the Copenhagen airport Kastrup,[...]
 
GridGuide : Planning a visit? ()

Planning a visit? (University of Latvia)
 
GridGuide : Santander ()

Santander (Institute of Physics of Cantabria)
Santander is an elegant city which extends over a wide bay with views of the Cantabrian Sea. Its historic quarter includes a group of majestic buildings which are situated against an incredible[...]
 
GridGuide : Santiago ()

Santiago (REUNA)
Santiago is right in the central zone of the country, in the Metropolitan region, 543 Mts. above sea level. With an approximate extension of 140 sq. km., 35 km from north to south and 35 km from[...]
 
GridGuide : Shopping ()

Shopping (Queen Mary, University of London)
Carnaby StreetOxford StreetRegent StreetWestfield Shopping CentreCovent GardenPortobello Market
 
GridGuide : Sport ()

Sport (University Of Glasgow)
Glasgow hosts the country's 3 largest football stadiums; Celtic Park, Ibrox Stadium and Hampden Park. Glasgow is also home to one of the most infamous rivalries in football The Old Firm, Celtic Vs[...]
 
GridGuide : Tel-Aviv Turistic information ()

Tel-Aviv Turistic information (Tel-Aviv University)
Nahum Goldman Diaspora MuseumAn “essential” site, situated on the university campus (see “museums”). The museum tells the unique story of the Jewish People dispersed from its homeland and[...]
 
GridGuide : The heart of the EU ()

The heart of the EU (BELNET)
Brussels is home to the EU, and houses the European Parliament, European Commission and the Council of the European Union. Visitors to the city can take a free guided tour of the Parliament’s[...]
 
GridGuide : Tourist Sights ()

Tourist Sights (BELNET)
Any visitor to Brussels has to visit the famous Mannekin Pis, a bronze statue of a little weeing boy. Found just off the beautiful Grand Place, this little statue is often dressed up in costumes[...]
 
GridGuide : Visiting Cyprus ()

Visiting Cyprus (University of Cyprus)
Nicosia is situated almost in the centre of the island, it is the seat of government as well as the main business centre. The city of Nicosia has a great variety of sights, tourist attractions and[...]
 
GridGuide : Welcome to Budapest ()

Welcome to Budapest (Budapest University of Technology and Economics)
 
GridGuide : Welcome to Taipei ()

Welcome to Taipei (Academia Sinica Grid Computing)
Taipei City is located in the Taipei Basin in northern Taiwan. It is bordered by the Xindian River on the south, and the Danshui (Tamsui) River on the west. The northern districts of Shilin and[...]