Vlkolínec – best-preserved folk architecture in Slovakia

November 18, 2011 by europeexplored No Comments

Vlkolínec – best-preserved folk architecture in Slovakia Updated: November 18, 2020 | By Claire | More Slovakia is known for its picturesque villages with traditional houses and folk architecture. One of those villages is so unique that it has even got on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by […]

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Turku – European Capital of Culture in 2011 | Finland

January 11, 2011 by europeexplored No Comments

Turku is Finland’s oldest city and former capital — a lively cultural hub on the southwest coast at the mouth of the Aura River where a magnificent medieval castle, a striking 13th-century cathedral, and a vibrant food and festival scene combine to create Finland’s most historically rich and arguably most charming urban destination. Founded in […]

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