August 4, 2011
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Aqueduct Pont du Gard – ancient Roman aqueduct bridge in Provence, France Updated: August 5, 2020 | By Claire | More The basic requirement of life is water and regular water supply and its transport is an absolute necessity for a living. Since ancient times people knew this and tried to transport it as easy […]
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Categories: France, Sights
August 3, 2011
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Edinburgh Castle – one of the most visited places in Scotland | United Kingdom Updated: August 5, 2020 | By Claire | More Edinburgh Castle, which is built on an extinct volcano, dominates the Scottish capital. The history of the castle is closely linked to the city of Edinburgh. Today it is a major tourist […]
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Categories: Sights, United Kingdom
June 9, 2011
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Leaning tower of Pisa – a famous landmark in Italy Updated: July 20, 2020 | By Claire | More Just few cities in Europe and indeed in the whole world, gained such fame thanks to one building, as the Tuscan city of Pisa. By this building is obviously not meant anything other than the famous […]
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Categories: Italy, Sights
May 3, 2011
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Roussillon – one of the most beautiful villages in France Updated: July 19, 2020 | By Claire | More In the south of France, about 30 km from Avignon, there is a small village of Roussillon, who impresses everyone especially because of its red saturated buildings, which contrast sharply with the surrounding dark green hills. […]
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Categories: France, Sights
