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Hotel Europa (Maracaibo)
The Hotel Europa was a grand hotel located in Maracaibo, Venezuela. It opened in the late 19th century and served as the filming location for the first Venezuelan film, ''Un célebre especialista sacando muelas en el gran Hotel Europa'', in 1897. Later, it was converted into other hotels with different names, most notably the Hotel Zulia, before being demolished in 1956 for the construction of the Maracaibo municipal building. History The Hotel Europa opened at the end of the 19th century. It was situated at the south corner of Plaza Bolívar in the center of Maracaibo, facing the square. The building it occupied had been standing for a long time; it was considered at its time "the most beautiful" in the city. It had previously been the home of the Italian Consul, Don Francisco Fossi. Hotel Europa The hotel was reportedly popular because of its efficient service, comfort, and the respectable management. The hotel was also considered prestigious, as it had many modern amenities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hotel Europa In Maracaibo, C
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Maracaibo
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Venezuela
Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It has a territorial extension of , and its population was estimated at 29 million in 2022. The capital and largest urban agglomeration is the city of Caracas. The continental territory is bordered on the north by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Colombia, Brazil on the south, Trinidad and Tobago to the north-east and on the east by Guyana. The Venezuelan government maintains a claim against Guyana to Guayana Esequiba. Venezuela is a federal presidential republic consisting of 23 states, the Capital District and federal dependencies covering Venezuela's offshore islands. Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in Latin America; the vast majority of Venezuelans live in the cities of the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Un Célebre Especialista Sacando Muelas En El Gran Hotel Europa
''Un célebre especialista sacando muelas en el gran Hotel Europa'' (English: ''A celebrated specialist pulling teeth at the grand Hotel Europa'') was the first Venezuelan film. It was screened at the Baralt Theatre in Maracaibo, Zulia on 28 January 1897 as the second in a film block of four;The first film in the block was the French ''Les Champs-Élysées''. the block also featured another film from Maracaibo (''Muchachos bañándose en la laguna de Maracaibo'': English: ''Children bathing at the lagoon of Maracaibo''). Little is known about the film's production, and scholars are uncertain of the identity of its director. No complete copies of the original film survive. During the 2010s, a reconstruction of the film was produced in Venezuela with preserved photographs from the original. In the film, a dental surgeon at the Hotel Europa in Maracaibo pulls a man's teeth. Although the subject matter could make it an early horror film, scholars agree that the film was an actua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pâtisserie
A () is a type of Italian, French or Belgian bakery that specializes in pastries and sweets, as well as a term for such food items. In some countries, it is a legally controlled title that may only be used by bakeries that employ a licensed in French, in Dutch, in German (master pastry chef). In Dutch often the word is used for the shop itself and for the confections sold in such an establishment. In Italy, France, and Belgium, the is a pastry chef who has completed a lengthy training process, typically an apprenticeship, and passed a written examination. Often found in partnership with a in French, in Dutch, in German (bakery), are a common sight in towns in Italy, France, and Belgium. Cakes and other sweet foods can be bought at a . Conspicuous Pâtissiers Among the most celebrated French pâtissiers are: * Pierre Hermé * Philippe Conticini * Jean-Paul Hévin * Christophe Michalak * Cyril Lignac * Maison Ladurée * Maison Lenôtre In other countries In Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1896 Establishments In Venezuela
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