Archive for October, 2011



Open Air Museum Petronell-Carnuntum – Roman world in Austria

Open Air Museum Petronell-Carnuntum – Roman world in Austria

Just a few kilometers from the Czech borders, about 20 km west of the Slovakian capital Bratislava, on the way to Vienna, lies the small towns Petronell and Bad Deutsch-Altenburg. There was, in the times of the Roman Empire, located a legionary camp and a capital of the province of Upper Pannonia – Carnuntum. The […]

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Costa del Sol – three hundred days of sunshine a year | Spain

Costa del Sol – three hundred days of sunshine a year | Spain

One of the most visited areas in the southern Spanish Andalusia is certainly Costa del Sol (Suuny Coast). It stretches from the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada to the Gibraltar and continue with the Costa de la Luz. Costa del Sol is about 300 kilometres long and is rightly proud of its name and […]

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Selinunte – ancient Greek archaeological site in Sicily, Italy

Selinunte – ancient Greek archaeological site in Sicily, Italy

Selinunte is one of the most important archaeological sites in Sicily. The locality is famous for its spectacular ruins of the ancient Greek city. It was founded in 628 BC by Doric settlers from Megara Hyblaea. It was demolished several times due to the long-term conflict with Carthage and Segesta, and finally destroyed by the […]

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Madame Tussauds vax museum – popular attraction in London | United Kingdom

Madame Tussauds vax museum – popular attraction in London | United Kingdom

Madame Tussauds vax museum is one of the most famous, unusual and popular tourist attractions in London. Positioned in the west end near to Baker Street tube station, it is beneath the Planetarium, so why not visit both and make a day of it? Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by wkmux Madame Tussauds […]

Updated: October 10, 2020 | By | More

Osborne House – Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s family home | United Kingdom

Osborne House – Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s family home | United Kingdom

Osborne House located on the Isle of Wight became secured by the longest-reigning British monarch – Queen Victoria in the 19th century. Already in her first visit she felt in love with this palace and decided to purchase it later together with her spouse, including the giant complex, which belonged to the palace. Photo licensed […]

Updated: October 6, 2020 | By | More

Książ Castle – one of the largest castles in Europe | Poland

Książ Castle – one of the largest castles in Europe | Poland

Książ castle is the largest castle in Lower Silesia and the third largest castle in Poland (bigger castles are only Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow and the Crusader castle in Malbork). It is often considered the pearl of Lower Silesia. It lies in the county of Wałbrzych, among picturesque forests of Książ Landscape Park (Książański […]

Updated: October 5, 2020 | By | More

Egeskov Castle – the most beautiful Renaissance water castle in Europe | Denmark

Egeskov Castle – the most beautiful Renaissance water castle in Europe | Denmark

Egeskov Castle (Egeskov Slot) is located in Denmark and is considered the best preserved and also the most beautiful Renaissance water castle in Europe. This cultural and historical monument is the second most visited place in the island of Funen. The castle is situated in the southern part of the island, between Svendborg and Odense […]

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