Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome – one of the four papal basilicas | Italy

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Updated: August 15, 2020 | By Claire | More Architecture and Interior Splendour The basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore impresses every visitor from the moment they step through its ancient wooden doors into the soaring interior. The design follows the classic early Christian basilica plan with a central nave flanked by two side aisles, separated […]

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Tropical greenhouse Fata Morgana – unique rainforest in Europe | Czech Republic

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Updated: July 25, 2020 | By Claire | More The Three Climate Zones of Fata Morgana The Fata Morgana greenhouse is ingeniously divided into three distinct climate zones, each carefully calibrated to replicate the natural habitats of distant ecosystems around the world. The first zone greets visitors with the arid landscapes of the Australian bush […]

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Nemunas Delta Natural Park – Venice of Lithuania

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Updated: September 20, 2020 | By Claire | More The Nemunas River spreads into a labyrinth of channels, lagoons, and marshy islands as it approaches the Baltic Sea. This is the Nemunas Delta, a vast wetland wilderness that has been called the Venice of Lithuania. The air is filled with the calls of birds, the […]

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Aqualandia Benidorm – one of the largest water parks in Europe | Spain

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Aqualandia Benidorm is one of Europe’s largest and most popular water parks, a sprawling complex of world-class waterslides, wave pools, and family attractions on the Costa Blanca in Spain that has been ranked among the top water parks in the world by TripAdvisor users. Set on a hillside overlooking Benidorm, Aqualandia offers everything from vertigo-inducing […]

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Canoeing and rafting on the Czech rivers

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Updated: July 15, 2020 | By Claire | More The gentle gurgle of water against a canoe hull, the flash of a kingfisher darting along the riverbank, and the smell of woodsmoke from a riverside campfire – this is the essence of canoeing in the Czech Republic. With hundreds of rivers winding through forests, past […]

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The Giant aquarium in Hradec Králové – the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe | Czech Republic

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Updated: July 12, 2020 | By Claire | More The warm, humid air of the tropical rainforest hits you as soon as you step through the doors. The Giant Aquarium in Hradec Kralove is not just a place to watch fish; it is an immersion into the ecosystems of South and Central America. The underwater […]

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Muiden Castle – the most visited castle in the Netherlands

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Updated: July 8, 2020 | By Claire | More Muiden Castle rises from the misty meadows near Amsterdam, its round towers and crenellated walls reflected in the still waters of its moat. Known locally as Muiderslot, this perfectly preserved medieval fortress is the most visited castle in the Netherlands. Its brick walls have witnessed centuries […]

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Aquapark Zakopane – thermal water park in Poland

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Updated: July 7, 2020 | By Claire | 3 Replies More Steam rises from the outdoor thermal pool as the snow-covered peaks of the High Tatras loom against a brilliant blue sky. Aquapark Zakopane sits at the foot of Poland’s highest mountains, offering a unique combination of geothermal bathing and Alpine scenery. The warm, mineral-rich […]

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Guincho Beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal

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Guincho Beach (Praia do Guincho) is one of Portugal’s most beautiful and dramatic Atlantic beaches, a vast crescent of golden sand on the wild coast near Cascais, where powerful waves and consistent winds have made it a world-renowned destination for surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing. Backed by the protected dunes of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and […]

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Porto Katsiki Beach – one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in Greece

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Porto Katsiki Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, a spectacular strip of white pebbles and impossibly turquoise water on the Ionian island of Lefkada, backed by dramatic white limestone cliffs that plunge vertically into the sea and are accessible by a steep staircase that descends from the cliff-top car park to […]

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