Archive for October, 2010



The rock carvings in Tanum, Sweden

The rock carvings in Tanum, Sweden

Rock paintings (petroglyphs) is a unique work of art located in Tanum, Sweden, near the borders with Norway. It is the largest flat rock of Nordic Bronze Age petroglyphs in Scandinavia. The paintings are found on several stone blocks. They have a rich and diverse themes. Showing people, animals, weapons, boats and other objects. There […]

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Drottningholm Palace – one of Sweden’s Royal Palaces

Drottningholm Palace – one of Sweden’s Royal Palaces

Drottningholm Palace (Drottningholms slott) is a private royal residence located on one of the outlying islands of Stockholm (Lovön), right on the shores of Lake Mälaren. The palace was built by John III of Sweden in 1580 for his queen, Catherine Jagellon. The Queen Dowager Regent Hedwig Eleonora, widow of Charles X Gustav, bought the […]

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Historic city of Kilkenny – popular tourist destination in Ireland

Historic city of Kilkenny – popular tourist destination in Ireland

Historic city of Kilkenny will surprise you with its preserved medieval character and colorful streets. It was named after a monk St. Canice, whose memory still recalls the local cathedral. It is famous for history, crafts, design and nightlife. Major festivals take place here throughout the whole year. It boasts the status of the host […]

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Bunratty Castle and Folk Park – one of the best attractions of Ireland

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park – one of the best attractions of Ireland

Bunratty Castle with Folk Park is located about 15km west of Limerick on the place, which was once the island on the north bank of the River Shannon. It’s a very strategic location and was occupied by Vikings already in 970 as part of a Viking trading camp. The first Normans built a castle here, […]

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Laurisilva forest on the island of Madeira | Portugal

Laurisilva forest on the island of Madeira | Portugal

Laurisilva forest on the island of Madeira is a rest of formerly widespread laurel forest. It contains the largest surviving relict of the defunct laurisilva forest that was once widespread across Europe. This forest is considered the center of plant diversity where you can find numerous rare, relict and endemic species, like bryophytes, ferns or […]

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