Tag: fortification



Daugavpils – second largest city in Latvia

Daugavpils – second largest city in Latvia

Daugavpils is the second largest city of Latvia, and also the metropolis of the south-eastern part of country, situated near the border with Lithuania and Belarus. It was founded in 1275, when was built a Dünaburg castle here at the river Daugava, Latvia’s “mother river”. Today the city is slowly recovering from the Soviet era […]

Updated: January 18, 2020 | By | More

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 […]

Updated: October 13, 2020 | By | More

Carisbrooke Castle – the place where King Charles I was imprisoned | United Kingdom

Carisbrooke Castle – the place where King Charles I was imprisoned | United Kingdom

Carisbrooke Castle is situated on the outskirts of Newport, Isle of Wight in England. Castle, which history is more than a thousand years old, offers an unforgettable experience in the form of preserved buildings, interesting museums and inspiring gardens. Carisbrooke Castle is located in a strategically advantageous small hill. In the castle grounds were found […]

Updated: June 10, 2020 | By | More

Kutná Hora – historic town in Czech Republic

Kutná Hora – historic town in Czech Republic

Kutna Hora is a historic town in the Czech Republic, located in the Central Region, east of Prague. Town of Kutna Hora was founded in the late 13th century by German miners who began to mine for silver in the mountain region. Since 1300, the local mint began with manufacturing well-known Czech penny. Today Kutna […]

Updated: May 16, 2020 | By | More

The town of Telč – well-preserved Renaissance and Baroque houses in the Czech Republic

The town of Telč – well-preserved Renaissance and Baroque houses in the Czech Republic

The territory of Telč was, according to archaeological excavations, inhabited already from ancient times. Exact time when the settlement was founded is not clear. Local legend says that it happened after the victory of the Moravian Duke Otto II. over the Czech Duke Břetislav in 1099. Impressed by this event, the victorious monarch founded the […]

Updated: May 16, 2020 | By | More

Valletta – lots of historical sights in the capital city of Malta

Valletta – lots of historical sights in the capital city of Malta

Valletta is the capital city of Malta with suburb of Floriana, situated between two magnificent natural harbors – Marsamxett Harbour and Grand Harbour. From all sides, it is protected by the strong walls, that made it as best defensive city in 17th century. The city is named after Jean Parisot de la Valette, who succeeded […]

Updated: April 2, 2020 | By | More


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