Updated June 8, 2026 by europeexplored
České Švýcarsko (Bohemian Switzerland) National Park is one of the most photogenic landscapes in the Czech Republic — a fantasy realm of towering sandstone rock pillars, deep mossy gorges, and the iconic Pravčická brána, the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe, whose film-set appearance (it featured in The Chronicles of Narnia) draws hikers and photographers […]
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Categories: Czech Republic, Nature
August 11, 2010 by europeexplored
Turda gorge – one of the most popular places to visit in Romania Updated: May 30, 2020 | By Claire | More Turda Gorge is a large natural reserve which is located 6 km west of Turda and is around 15 km south east of Cluj-Napoca which is located in Transylvania. Formed as a result […]
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Categories: Nature, Romania
August 7, 2010 by europeexplored
Lake Como – one of the most romantic places in Italy Updated: October 25, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More In the northern part of Italy, called Lombardia, stretches a beautiful alpine lake Lago di Como. It covers an area of 146 km2 and such it is the third largest lake in the country. […]
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Categories: Italy, Nature, Virtual Travel
August 6, 2010 by europeexplored
Lago Maggiore – beauty on the shores of lake, Italy Updated: December 26, 2020 | By Claire | More While known only as the second largest Italian lake, Lake Maggiore is none the less the most infamous lakes in the country. Situated along the southern foothills of the Alps, Lake Maggiore almost completely covers the […]
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Categories: Italy, Nature
August 4, 2010 by europeexplored
Lake Orta – unexpected beauty out of overcrowded tourist routes in Italy Updated: December 26, 2020 | By Claire | More Just west of the world famous Lake Maggiore is where you will find Lake Orta. Known by this name since the early years of the 16th century, the lake was originally known as Lago […]
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Categories: Italy, Nature
August 1, 2010 by europeexplored
Severn Bore – surfing on the river Severn in England, United Kingdom Updated: January 14, 2020 | By Claire | More One of the most impressive displays of Mother Nature’s power can be seen along the lengths of the River Severn. The Severn Bore is considered to be the second highest tidal bore in the […]
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Categories: Nature, United Kingdom
July 30, 2010 by europeexplored
European rarity – 1400 ant-hills with one billion ants in Natural Park Šebeň, Czech Republic Updated: July 11, 2020 | By Claire | More While there are many places to see in around the Czech Republic, nothing can quite compare to spending a day at the Natural Park Šebeň. This natural park is truly a […]
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Categories: Czech Republic, Nature
July 29, 2010 by europeexplored
Glen Coe – a narrow valley with towering mountains on either side | Scotland, UK Updated: January 7, 2020 | By Claire | More In the Scotland Highlands, you will find the popular Glen Coe. Many people insist that the coe is perhaps one of the most beautiful locations in the entire country. The area […]
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Categories: Nature, United Kingdom
Updated June 8, 2026 by europeexplored
The Great Dune of Pilat (Dune du Pilat) is the largest sand dune in Europe — a colossal mountain of golden sand 110 metres high, 2.7 kilometres long, and 500 metres wide on the Atlantic coast of southwestern France, wedged improbably between the vast Landes pine forest and the Arcachon Bay. Climbing Pilat is one […]
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Categories: France, Nature
July 26, 2010 by europeexplored
Snowdonia National Park – one of the most visited locations in the United Kingdom Updated: January 5, 2020 | By Claire | More Covering an area of 2,132 square kilometers, the Snowdonia National Park is the third largest national park in the United Kingdom. The park stretches the vast distance between the Cardigan Bay to […]
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Categories: Nature, United Kingdom
