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Jasovská cave – national natural monument of Slovakia

Jasovská cave – national natural monument of Slovakia

Jasovská cave (or Jasovská jaskyňa in Slovak) is located in the Slovak Karst, near the village Jasov, in the south-eastern part of the Slovak Republic. The cave has been known since time immemorial. There were found artifacts from the Paleolithic, Neolithic and Hallstatt periods. The stalactite cave was first open to the public partially in […]

Updated: June 10, 2020 | By | More

Canyon del Sil – one of the most beautiful river canyons in Spain

Canyon del Sil – one of the most beautiful river canyons in Spain

If you head 20km north-east of Ourense, you can spend the day on fantastic canyon of the river Rio Sil – Cañon del Sil. At its confluence with the river Río Miño, two water reservoirs have been created by damming. In this wild land with dense oak and pine forests you can find remarkable historical […]

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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 […]

Updated: May 20, 2020 | By | More

Karlštejn Castle – the most visited castle in the Czech Republic

Karlštejn Castle – the most visited castle in the Czech Republic

Karlštejn Castle is located approximately 30km west of Prague. It is one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic. Construction of the castle was completed in 1365 under the reign of Holy Roman Emporer Charles IV. There is a very nice national forest around the castle with some very nice hiking. Nearby in […]

Updated: May 16, 2020 | By | More

Monastery of Kykkos – one of the wealthiest and best-known monasteries in Cyprus

Monastery of Kykkos – one of the wealthiest and best-known monasteries in Cyprus

Kykkos monastery is the richest and most famous monastery on the island of Cyprus. It is located in the western part of the Troodos Mountains and north of the town Milikouri. The monastery was founded in around 1100 and is built in Byzantine style. The monastery includes a large surrounding land. In the monastery there […]

Updated: May 15, 2020 | By | More

The Rila monastery – the most popular tourist site among all monasteries in Bulgaria

The Rila monastery – the most popular tourist site among all monasteries in Bulgaria

Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is located in the heart of Rila Mountains, 117 km south of the capital city Sofia in the deep valley of the Rilska River at an elevation of 1,147 m above sea level. Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century […]

Updated: May 15, 2020 | By | More

Dupnitsa – The Green and Shady Town in Bulgaria

Dupnitsa – The Green and Shady Town in Bulgaria

Dupnitsa is a town in western Bulgaria. It is located in Kyustendil Province, at the foot of the Rila mountains. Currently Dupnitsa has more than 40 000 inhabitants. The first mention of Dupnitsa is from the 15th century. Major attractions include the Art Gallery, Historical Museum of Dupnitsa, the clock tower and the churches in […]

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