August 24, 2010 by europeexplored
Pieniny National Park in Poland Updated: April 2, 2020 | By Claire | More Pieniny National Park (Polish: Pieniński Park Narodowy) is a protected area in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, southern Poland, in the heart of the Pieniny Mountains. Pieniny National Park is one of the smallest Polish National Parks, lying in the southernmost part of […]
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August 24, 2010 by europeexplored
Ferrara – the city of the cyclists, Italy Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | More The city of Ferrara can be found along the banks of the Po River, only 50 kilometers from where the river meets the sea. It is a historical town which today is home to more than 135,000 residents. […]
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Updated June 8, 2026 by europeexplored
Jindřichův Hradec is one of the Czech Republic’s most enchanting small towns — a harmonious blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture in southern Bohemia, dominated by one of the largest castle complexes in the country and the world’s first narrow-gauge railway. Located roughly halfway between Prague and Český Krumlov, this often-overlooked town on the […]
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August 23, 2010 by europeexplored
Castell’Arquato – Roman military settlement in Italy Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | More In the northern part of Italy, built upon a gentle hill is where you will find the town of Castell’Arquato. In the old town center, the highest point in the town, there is a castle that affords some of […]
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August 22, 2010 by europeexplored
Macocha abyss in Czech republic – the deepest abyss in Central Europe Updated: May 16, 2020 | By Claire | More The Macocha Abyss, also known as Macocha Gorge (Czech: Propast Macocha), is a sinkhole in the Moravian Karst cave system of the Czech Republic located north of the city of Brno, near the town […]
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August 22, 2010 by europeexplored
Genova – beautiful port with lots of secrets, Italy Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | More Located along the Ligurian coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea, you will find the ancient city of Genoa (Genova). Initially founded in prehistoric times by the Ligure tribe, control over Genoa would change hands many times before finally […]
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August 22, 2010 by europeexplored
Faaker See – an alpine lake with clear turquoise water in Austria Updated: May 31, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Faaker See or Lake Faak as it also called is an alpine lake which is located in the Austrian state of Carinthia. This is the fifth largest lake in Carinthia state, with a […]
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August 21, 2010 by europeexplored
Trieste – wind city on the Italian borders Updated: December 24, 2020 | By Claire | More Along the Italian border with Slovenia, you will find the city of Trieste. The city of Trieste has been in the center of many conflicts over the centuries as a result of its location. Towards the end of […]
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Updated June 8, 2026 by europeexplored
Slovakia is home to one of Europe’s most remarkable concentrations of accessible show caves — a spectacular round-trip itinerary through the limestone karst of the Slovenský raj (Slovak Paradise), the Demänovská Valley, and the UNESCO-listed caves of the Aggtelek Karst, where underground rivers, frozen waterfalls, and ice formations create a subterranean wonderland unlike anywhere else […]
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August 20, 2010 by europeexplored
Aquileia – ancient Roman city in Italy Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | More In the northern part of Italy you will find the ancient archeological site known today as Aquileia. During the Roman era, the town of Aquileia was considered to be one of the wealthiest in the entire empire. It was […]
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