The distinctive features of Castello Estense (or Castello di San Michele) in Ferrara in Italy, are four fortified towers and a moat with a drawbridge. The whole brings to mind the original function of this palace: a defensive fortress. Castello Estense And that was the original intention for Castello Estense in Ferrara. The palace was […]
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Geneva is the second-largest city in Switzerland, after Zurich. It is located in the area where the Rhine River flows into Lake Geneva. Geneva’s main language is French, but if you’re just passing through, you can easily get by with English as well. Lake Geneva This panorama of Geneva was captured in a photo on […]
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Aveiro is nicknamed the “Venice of Portugal.” This association is fully justified if you first see Aveiro’s distinctive “Moilceiros” boats and the network of water canals crisscrossing the city centre. And like in Venice, the bridges in Aveiro are also distinctive. The one in the photo is called “Ponte do Laço” or simply “Circular Pedestrian […]
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This palace, located in the centre of Vilnius, has been the seat of the President of Lithuania since 1997. However, the history of this palace is much longer – the works on its construction began already in the 14th century. Vilnius Palace In the 14th century, Prince Jogaila bestowed this place to Vilnius bishops. The […]
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“Hundertwasserhouse” is one of the main tourist attractions in Vienna. And if you look at this photo and everything “ripples” in your eyes, it’s not just distortion by perspective. The lines of this apartment building are distorted and for a reason. Hundertwasserhouse a family name The name “Hundertwasserhouse” comes from the name of the spiritual […]
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When you know a bit about the Algarve and think of Albufeira, the connotation “tourism” automatically comes to mind. Yes, Albufeira is an extremely lively tourist destination. But in the winter, you can enjoy the beach almost empty at sunset. And the white buildings of the town shine in this warm light and suggest a […]
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Sun Voyager is located near Sæbraut road in Reykjavík. This sculpture was commissioned to commemorate 200 years of the Icelandic capital. The project itself was conceived back in 1986 by artist Jón Gunnar, who linked the concept of Sun Voyager to the history and mythology of Icelanders. Sun Voyage in Iceland The Sun Voyager was […]
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Hallgrímskirkja or “Hallgrimur Church” as it is translated, is the largest church in Reykjavík. It is also the second-largest building in all of Iceland! This 74-meter high church is visible from almost every part of Reykjavík and makes it easy to orient yourself in the capital of the Island. Hallgrimur Church This church was designed […]
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Ferragudo is located on the Arade River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the city of Portimão. Historically, the place relied mainly on fishing. And although today tourism plays a big role for this town in the Algarve, you can still be woken up at six in the morning by the calls of fishermen […]
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Work on the construction of Trakai Castle in Lithuania began as early as the 14th century. Trakai Castle history facts The construction of this Gothic castle on Lake Galve was commissioned by Grand Duke Kiejstutun of Lithuania and work on its construction was continued by his son Vytautas, who died in the castle in 1430. […]
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Skógafoss Waterfall is one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland. For a sense of scale – take a look at the “human figure” at the base of the waterfall. It marks the previous coastline – yes, the one that is now 5 kilometres away. Skógafoss Skógafoss waterfall is located in the south of Iceland and […]
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A thorough tour of downtown Munich is at least a day trip. Around the main square called “Marienplatz” are the most interesting sights of the Bavarian capital. And in winter… if you haven’t yet been to a German fair, the Weinachtsmarkt in Munich is worth testing out as one of the first. The centre of […]
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In 1711, Portuguese King John V vowed to build a convent if his wife Mariana would give him offspring. So with the birth of his first daughter Infanta Barbara of Portugal, work on the convent, basilica and palace at Mafra (the king proved much more generous) was begun. Palacio Nacional de Mafra The palace, basilica […]
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To be honest these boats in Aveiro are not exactly gondolas. In Portugal they are called “Moliceiros” and only slightly resemble their Venetian counterparts. They are much larger and move thanks to a mounted motor. However, the first visit to Aveiro and the sight of artificial canals cutting through the city centre immediately imposed this […]
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Vík í Mýrdal (or simply Vík) is a village in the very south of Iceland. It has only 750 inhabitants but is nevertheless a very popular attraction for tourists. It is also the only place where you can refuel and buy food within the next 70 kilometres. Therefore, if you travel the “ring road” in […]
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Vestrahorn, Vesturhorn, and Stokksnes – these are the three names of the same mountain in Iceland. It is not so easily accessible – it is about six hours drive from Reykjavík. More specifically, Vestrahorn is located on the Stokknes peninsula not far (10 minutes by car) from the town of Höfn. Vestrahorn in winter This […]
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The city of Lugano is located in the “Italian-speaking” part of Switzerland. For this, Lake Lugano is located between other well-known lakes: Lago Maggiore and Lago di Como in the southern Alps in the canton of Ticino. This panorama of Lugano is somewhat abstract, but also in reality the city is arranged like a crescent […]
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Palazzo Pubblico, is otherwise known as the “public palace”. This 19th-century building is the seat of government of San Marino, a hidden gem and underrated European city. A country surrounded by Italy. Its representation can be found on the two-euro coin. Republic of San Marino San Marino is a fascinating country. It is only 62 […]
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Praia da Ursa is the westernmost beach in continental Europe. No wonder – it is located a stone’s throw from Cabo da Roca in the Sintra mountains, which is the literal end of the continent. Compared to Cabo da Roca, however, Praia da Ursa is much more difficult to reach. Rocha da Ursa The name […]
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The history of Croatian Split is extremely rich. The first Greek settlement was erected here as early as the second or third millennium BC. The city gained its splendour when Emperor Diocletian, tired of the ruling, had his palace built here. According to records of the time, Diocletian’s Palace was erected here in 305 AD. […]
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