Archive for May, 2011



Tindari – the Greek-Roman archaeological site | Sicily, Italy

Tindari – the Greek-Roman archaeological site | Sicily, Italy

Tindari is a small coastal town situated on a rocky hill (Capo Tindari) and contains the remnants of an ancient Greek site Tyndaris from 396 BC. Thanks to its strategic location, the city could easily control and prevent the sea between the Aeolian islands and Messina until it was finally conquered by Carthaginians. Sanctuary of […]

Updated: April 23, 2020 | By | More

Peklo (The Hell) – National Natural Monument in the Czech Republic

Peklo (The Hell) – National Natural Monument in the Czech Republic

Czech National Natural Monument called Peklo (means The Hell in English) stretches in 4 km wide area between the village of Zahrádky and the city of Česká Lípa, in the northern part of the Czech Republic. Peklo is situated in the valley, which is up to 60 meters wide in some parts. The rocky chasms […]

Updated: March 14, 2020 | By | More

AquaCity Zalaegerszeg – huge water park in Hungary

AquaCity Zalaegerszeg – huge water park in Hungary

AquaCity Zalaegerszeg is a huge water park located in Hungary. It is situated in the western part of the country, in the city of Zalaegerszeg. AquaCity Zalaegerszeg has a swimming pool with waves like in the sea and covers the total area of 1100 m2. The water temperature is 25-27°C and the depth from 0 […]

Updated: March 9, 2020 | By | More

The city of Tours – former capital of France

The city of Tours – former capital of France

In the valley of Loire river, not far from the famous castles, you can find a big thriving city of Tours. It offers lots of museums, shops, restaurants and beautifully remodelled old buildings. During the reign of Louis XI (3 July 1423 – 30 August 1483) it was even the capital of France. Today it […]

Updated: February 4, 2020 | By | More

Parque Warner Madrid – one of the best theme parks in Spain

Parque Warner Madrid – one of the best theme parks in Spain

Parque Warner Madrid (previously known as Warner Bros. Movie World Madrid and Warner Bros. Park) is one of the best theme parks in Spain, which is managed by Time Warner and numerous Spanish investment groups. It is located about 22 km from Madrid. Parque Warner Madrid, Spain by Jeremy Thompson Parque Warner Madrid is suitable […]

Updated: September 8, 2020 | By | More

Błędów Desert – a unique desert area in central Europe | Poland

Błędów Desert – a unique desert area in central Europe | Poland

Błędów Desert (or Pustynia Błędowska in Polish) is a unique desert area in central Europe. It is located outside of the city of Olkusz, northwest of Krakow in southern Poland. Błędów Desert covers an area of 32 km2 with the sand, which particularly in the summer creates the perfect illusion of the African desert. You […]

Updated: May 3, 2020 | By | More

Stuibenfall – the highest waterfall in Tyrol | Austria

Stuibenfall – the highest waterfall in Tyrol | Austria

Stuibenfall is the highest waterfall in Tyrol, Austria. It is located in the district of Imst, in the Ötztal Alps, near the village Umhausen. It is a part of a stream Horlachbach. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by mindgrow Stuibenfall Waterfall was created about 8000 – 9800 years ago during the glaciers melting. […]

Updated: January 16, 2020 | By | More