Tag: 15th century



Bardejov – historic city in Slovakia

Bardejov – historic city in Slovakia

Bardejov is a historic city located in the north-eastern part of Slovakia. It is situated in the north of the valley in the Low Beskydy mountain. The first note of the town is from the 1241. Bardejov became a free royal city in 1376 and later in the 14th and 15th century also an important […]

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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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Castillo de Coca – one of the most beautiful medieval fortresses in Spain

Castillo de Coca – one of the most beautiful medieval fortresses in Spain

Castillo de Coca (or Castle of Coco in English) is one of the most beautiful medieval fortresses in Spain. It is situated on the southwestern outskirts of the town of Coca, about 55 km south of the city of Valladolid. Castillo de Coca is preserved example of medieval architecture in Spain. It is located above […]

Updated: May 30, 2020 | By | More

Pienza – the model of the Renaissance town in the heart of Tuscany, Italy

Pienza – the model of the Renaissance town in the heart of Tuscany, Italy

Pienza is a lovely town, whose small chamber center had been almost totally rebuilt by Pope Pius II. in 15th century. In 1405 in Corsignanu, as Pienza was called at that time, was born Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini. He later became a leading humanist and philosopher. In 1458 he became pope Pius II, and a year […]

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Orvieto – the city of artistic and architectural treasures and wine traditions in Italy

Orvieto – the city of artistic and architectural treasures and wine traditions in Italy

City of Orvieto is located at west part of the central Italian region of Umbria. It lies on the volcanic rock. Orvieto was founded by the Etruscans, and it used to be a very important economic center. Today it is an important tourism center. The oldest monument in Orvieto from the Etruscan period are remnants […]

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Mount Olympus – the highest mountain in Greece

Mount Olympus – the highest mountain in Greece

Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece. Its highest peak is Mytikas (2917 m). Olympus was mythological home to twelve most important Greek gods, specifically of the Pantheon. Mount Olympus is World’s Biosphere Reserve and also Olympus National Park. It is a popular tourist destination. The starting point for visiting the highest peaks is […]

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Pärnu – Estonia’s Summer Capital

Pärnu – Estonia’s Summer Capital

Pärnu is a city located in the south-west part of Estonia. It is a popular summer vacation resort that offers lots of hotels, restaurants, and large beaches. For the tourists it is really interesting attraction. The old city of Pärnu was founded in 1251 and was merged together with New Pärnu in 1599 and created […]

Updated: May 19, 2020 | By | More


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