1. Calais Town Hall

The Town Hall is located in the centre of Calais is the most-impressive attraction this coastal town has to offer. It has a fantastic design and boasts an elegant clock tower which can be seen from many parts across town, including the Jacquard Bridge as you cross over. In the elegant front garden, artwork is on display throughout the year.

2. Parc Richelieu

A short walk from the Town Hall lies Parc Richelieu, over the Jacquard Bridge. A small park but one that is a perfect setting for a short rest or relaxation period during your walking tour on a nice, hot summer’s day. At the front of the entrance of the park is a War Memorial statue and 5 French flags flying.

3. War Museum

The War Museum in Calais is situated in the Parc Saint Pierre; opposite the Town Hall. This museum offers insights into World War II. For a €6 entrance, there are 20 rooms inside displaying photographs and objects depicting the war, including a series of interesting, interactive displays.

4. Calais Lighthouse

A short walk from Calais’ ferry terminal stands the large Calais Lighthouse. Viewable from the ferry terminal, Fort Risban and other parts of town, the Lighthouse has 271 steps to climb after paying the €2.50 entrance fee. From the top you get a great view over the town and Channel.

5. Fort Risban

After walking from the ferry terminal and past the Lighthouse, you reach Fort Risban after passing the Bassin du Paradis. There isn’t a great deal that remains of the fort that came under siege from Edward III of England’s army back in 1346, but this historic part of Calais is well worth a visit.

6. Monuments

Making up part of Calais’ history are the several monuments and statues located around town. These include Rodin’s bronze masterpiece of the Six Burghers of Calais outside the front of the Town Hall, a Remembrance Monument opposite, monuments commemorating Airman Gilbert Brazy and the Pluviose Monument both located nearby Fort Risban, a column dedicated to S. M. Louis XVIII on the main street walking past the Bassin du Paradis, a War Memorial at the entrance of Parc Richelieu and even a statue dedicated to former mayor, Leon Vincent, amongst others.

7. Fine Arts and Lace Museum

Works from Rodin, including an insight into his famous Six Burghers of Calais monument evolved can be found inside the Fine Arts and Lace Museum which is located opposite Parc Richelieu. Other works inside include Pablo Picasso and Dubuffet and can be viewed from €3 at the door.

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Bärenschützklamm Steige, Austria by Sonicccgraz

Bärenschützklamm, sometimes called also as Mixnitz Klamm according to the village Mixnitz at which the gorge is located, is really very beautiful natural gorge through which leads the tourist trail. The trail is located near the small town of Pernegg an der Mur. Bärenschützklamm offers a truly magnificent walk through the rocks by wooden walkways, stairs and ladders. Thanks to this wooden trail you can get into otherwise totally inaccessible places. You will see the beautiful waterfalls, rock overhangs and absolutely stunning natural gems, everywhere around you.

The hiking trail has been operating since 1901. In 1978 the gorge was declared as a natural protected monument. In 1997 there was a big storm that heavily damaged the trail but fortunately it was repaired within few years.

Bärenschützklamm by AndreasResch

The trail through Bärenschützklamm is only 5 kilometers long and you will pass the elevation of 350 meters (from 750 meters to 1100 meters). More experienced hikers can then continue climbing the mountain Hochlantsch (1722 meters above sea level). The valley is a part of the mountain Grazer Bergland.

The entrance to the valley is not for free. In 2010 it was € 3.50 per adult. But believe me, it’s really worth to visit this gorge, so beautiful and long pathway through such a beautiful countryside you can not find anywhere else!

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While the Lake itself is supplied with water by a number of different inflows, the most important and famous one is that of the Savica River. The river is fed by the Dolina Sedmerih Jezer which is located deep underground. It is just outside of Komarča where the Savica River burst from the walls and thus creates the most famous waterfall in all of Slovenia; the Savica Waterfall.

Savica waterfall, Slovenia by Nigel’s Europe

The waterfall itself travels a distance of more than 38 meters and falls more than 51 meters into the pool below. Also another smaller waterfall falls nearby falls only 25 meters, but creates a very unique and picturesque combination which creates “A” shape. The pool has been artificially dammed in order to slow down the erosion associated with the powerful Savica Waterfall. From there, the water then flows into the Bohinj Lake.

There are many ways to access the Savica Waterfall, including by car and by foot. The falls are located only four kilometers away from Ukanc and while it is possible to drive the distance, most people often prefer to walk in order to enjoy the awe-inspiring views even more. There are several paths and signs that lead to the Savica Waterfall which can be reached in just under an hour from the village. However, in order to get the best view the Savica Waterfall you will need to walk across the stone bridge that crosses the Mala Savica and pay the necessary entrance fee in order to access the best viewing point above the Savica gorge.

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