Archive for October, 2011



Foro Romano – one of the most important archaeological sites in the world | Italy

Foro Romano – one of the most important archaeological sites in the world | Italy

The heart of ancient Rome is formed by its oldest part – the Roman Forum (Foro Romano in Italian or Forum Romanum in Latin). Here you can find many important buildings of the ancient Rome. In antiquity the area was the center of all events, used mainly by politicians. Photo by Claire for Best of […]

Updated: July 17, 2020 | By | More

Menorca – colourful island of Spain

Menorca – colourful island of Spain

Quite overshadowed by the fame of its larger “sister” Mallorca, is another Balearic Island – Menorca, lying only 40 km to the northeast. However it is equally beautiful island, rich in diverse landscapes, unspoiled nature and offering excellent recreational opportunities in coastal villages boasting a unique buildings and atmosphere. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, […]

Updated: January 29, 2020 | By | More

Santa Maria del Popolo – notable Augustinian church in Rome | Italy

Santa Maria del Popolo – notable Augustinian church in Rome | Italy

On the edge of a Roman Piazza del Popolo you can find a Renaissance church of Santa Maria del Popolo. The square and the church was named after the parish, which stood here in the Middle Ages. The interior of the church hides real treasures, therefore you should include also this church into your tour […]

Updated: October 30, 2020 | By | More

Castillo de la Mota – beautiful medieval fortress in Spain

Castillo de la Mota – beautiful medieval fortress in Spain

La Mota Castle, or Castillo de La Mota is a renovated medieval fortress named after the hill, where it stands – La Mota. It is located in the town of Medina del Campo, in Spanish province of Valladolid, approx. 150km from the capital city of Madrid. The castle is a great dominant of the whole […]

Updated: October 29, 2020 | By | More

The world´s longest tree top walk in Bavarian Forest | Germany

The world´s longest tree top walk in Bavarian Forest | Germany

Do you wonder how it looks like in the treetops? Now it is possible to get there thanks to the Tree Top Walk, which was opened two years ago in Neuschönau, Germany. It is a part of the largest protected forest area in central Europe – Bavarian Forest National Park, which is also the first […]

Updated: October 27, 2020 | By | More

Frankenstein Castle – the monster’s home | Germany

Frankenstein Castle – the monster’s home | Germany

The ruins of a medieval Castle of Frankenstein are located at 370 m high rocky outcropping in the German state of Hesse, about 5 km south of Darmstadt. The castle probably inspired the writer Mary Shelley to write her horror novel Frankenstein, but this has never been proved. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created […]

Updated: October 27, 2020 | By | More

Cologne Cathedral – one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany

Cologne Cathedral – one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany

Close to the left bank of the River Rhine rises a massive construction of Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom). It is a Gothic cathedral built in the French style. It is a symbol of the city of Cologne and one of the largest cathedrals in Germany. More than a hundred columns support an extremely steep arch […]

Updated: October 27, 2020 | By | More