Historic city of Kilkenny – popular tourist destination in Ireland

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Medieval walls still enclose the heart of Kilkenny, a city where Irish history feels vivid and close. Kilkenny Castle stands sentinel over the River Nore, its towering stone walls reflected in the water below. The Medieval Mile connects the castle to St. Canice Cathedral, a walk that passes through centuries of Irish heritage. Craft shops […]

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Aveiro – Venice of Portugal

Updated June 11, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Aveiro is known as the Venice of Portugal, a charming city on the country’s central coast, south of Porto, whose network of picturesque canals, colourful moliceiro boats (traditional flat-bottomed vessels once used for harvesting seaweed, now converted to gondola-like tourist boats), and elegant Art Nouveau architecture make it one of the most photogenic small cities […]

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