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The town of Sigulda – Latvian Switzerland

The town of Sigulda – Latvian Switzerland

In the central part of Latvia you can find a beautiful and historically significant town of Sigulda. It lies on the southern outskirts of the picturesque forested valley of the River Gauja. This area is an ideal starting point for trips to Gauja National Park. For its beauty it is often called “Latvian Switzerland” by […]

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Kremnica – historic town with the oldest mint in the world | Slovakia

Kremnica – historic town with the oldest mint in the world | Slovakia

Kremnica is a historic city with a rich mining and mint tradition. It is located in the central part of the Slovak Republic, in Kremnica mountains at an altitude of 561 m. Near the town of Kremnica there is one of the geographic centres of Europe. Kremnica has now about 6,000 inhabitants. During the reign […]

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Canyon del Sil – one of the most beautiful river canyons in Spain

Canyon del Sil – one of the most beautiful river canyons in Spain

If you head 20km north-east of Ourense, you can spend the day on fantastic canyon of the river Rio Sil – Cañon del Sil. At its confluence with the river Río Miño, two water reservoirs have been created by damming. In this wild land with dense oak and pine forests you can find remarkable historical […]

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Santa María de León Cathedral – one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Europe | Spain

Santa María de León Cathedral – one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Europe | Spain

Santa María de León Cathedral is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Europe. It is located in Spain, in the northwestern part of the country, in the historic city of Leon. Santa María de León Cathedral was built of golden sandstone, in the Gothic style in the 13th Century. Master Cathedral architect was Enrique. […]

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Turku – European Capital of Culture in 2011 | Finland

Turku – European Capital of Culture in 2011 | Finland

Turku is a port city located in the southwestern corner of Finland. It is situated on the River Aurajoki at the Baltic Sea. The city’s history dates back to the 13th century, when it was established. By 1812 it was the capital of Finland. Then Tsar Alexander I moved the capital to Helsinki. In 1827 […]

Updated: May 25, 2020 | By | More

Jägala Falls – the biggest waterfall in Estonia

Jägala Falls – the biggest waterfall in Estonia

Jägala Falls are the largest waterfalls in Estonia. They are located approximately 30 km east of the capital city of Estonia – Tallinn, at the village Jägala Joa. These beautiful waterfalls are called Niagara Falls of the Baltic. Jägala Falls are about 8 meters high. The water of Jägala River cuts into the limestone and […]

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Fairy-tale castle Hluboká – one of the most visited castles in the Czech republic

Fairy-tale castle Hluboká – one of the most visited castles in the Czech republic

The castle Hluboká is located in the town Hluboká nad Vltavou in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, near České Budějovice. Chateau Hluboká is one of the most visited castles in the Czech republic. The town Hluboká nad Vltavou was a favourite place of Charles IV, who often visited when residing in České […]

Updated: May 16, 2020 | By | More


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