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Spiš castle in Slovakia – one of the largest castles in Central Europe

Spiš castle in Slovakia – one of the largest castles in Central Europe

Monumental, amazing, powerful. These are attributes which can characterize Spiš Castle, the largest castle ruins in the Slovak Republic and one of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe. The castle was added onto UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1993. Spiš Castle is spread on an area of more than 4 hectares on a travertine […]

Updated: March 8, 2020 | By | More

Genova – beautiful port with lots of secrets, Italy

Genova – beautiful port with lots of secrets, Italy

Located along the Ligurian coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea, you will find the ancient city of Genoa (Genova). Initially founded in prehistoric times by the Ligure tribe, control over Genoa would change hands many times before finally falling under the great Roman Empire. First there were the Etruscans, then came the Phoenicians, and the Celts, […]

Updated: December 28, 2020 | By | More

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites Of Cyprus

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites Of Cyprus

The Eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus has for thousands of years been a bridge between Europe, and the Middle East. Following years of intercomunal violence between Greek, and Turkish Cypriots the Turkish Army in 1974 invaded the island creating a separate Turkish Cypriot controlled enclave in the North. Choirokoitia / Photo licensed under the Creative […]

Updated: May 29, 2020 | By | More

San Lorenzo de El Escorial – one of the most popular attractions in Spain

San Lorenzo de El Escorial – one of the most popular attractions in Spain

Less than 50 kilometres north of Madrid lies the magnificent royal residence of El Escorial, which belongs to one of the most popular and visited attractions in Spain. About half a million visitors come here every year to admire this wonder of world architecture. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by Arturo R Montesinos […]

Updated: December 24, 2020 | By | More

Buda Castle – a prominent feature of Budapest and one of the Hungarian symbols

Buda Castle – a prominent feature of Budapest and one of the Hungarian symbols

The complex of the Buda Castle and its related temples is a prominent feature of Budapest and one of the symbols of Hungary. The entire site has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List already in 1987. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by Adam Jones Buda Castle is situated on 60 m high […]

Updated: December 7, 2020 | By | More

Corsica – the pearl of Mediterranean Sea | France

Corsica – the pearl of Mediterranean Sea | France

Corsica is an island located in the western part of Mediterranean Sea and belongs to France. With its area of 8680 km² is the 4th largest island in Mediterranean Sea. There are more than 250 thousand inhabitants currently living on the island of Corsica. The first records of settlements in the island of Corsica comes […]

Updated: July 19, 2020 | By | More

Pirin National Park in one of the highest mountains in Europe | Bulgaria

Pirin National Park in one of the highest mountains in Europe | Bulgaria

Pirin National Park is a part of one of the highest mountains in Europe – Pirin Mountains located in southwestern Bulgaria. The highest mountain peak is Pirin Vichren (2914). The big area of the mountains is forested and 27,000 hectares are a part of Pirin National Park. It is the home to many endemic and […]

Updated: May 15, 2020 | By | More


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