The Chapel of Bones in the city of Evora was built by the Franciscans in the 17th century. This chapel is probably the most famous monument of Evora – a UNESCO World Monument. Evora More than 5000 bones cover the walls and columns of this monument in Evora. These bones come from the medieval graves […]
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Can you imagine a more quintessentially British scene? While Buckingham Palace typically takes the spotlight in photographs, our stroll down the iconic central street, “The Mall”, unveiled a captivating composition adorned with British flags and the familiar sight of London‘s iconic black cabs. Buckingham Palace Explaining Buckingham Palace to the English hardly seems necessary. Situated […]
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The Espinheiro Convent is located just 2km from the historic city of Évora in the province of Alentejo, Portugal. Despite being classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the convent today serves as a hotel. Espinheiro history Legend says that on the land where the Espinheiro Monastery now stands, the Virgin Mary appeared in a […]
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The Monastery of Batalha (or Monastery of Our Lady of Victory; port. Convento de Santa Maria da Vitória) is a symbol of the late Gothic, flamboyant architectural style. Work on this monastery began in 1386 and was completed in 1517. This means that the construction work lasted during the reign of seven kings and was […]
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In the centre of Warsaw, you will find the Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, which has as many stories associated with it as the languages in which they were written. Although faithful copies of this monument can be found in Montreal and Chicago, it is the monument in front of Staszic Palace that has perhaps the most […]
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You can’t say you’ve seen Vienna if you haven’t visited this rococo Schönbrunn Palace. Once the former seat of the Habsburgs (say you know the story of Empress Sisi!), it’s now a museum. However, it wasn’t the museum that lured Nico and me to Schönbrunn, but the magnificent gardens that surround the palace and provide […]
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We are used to calling this palace in Warsaw “The Presidential”, however, it has been a seat of Polish presidents only since 1994. This largest palace in Warsaw was also called: Koniecpolski Palace, Radziwill Palace, Lubomirski Palace, Namiestnikowski Palace and Council of Ministers Palace. Polish nobility Construction of this Baroque-style building began on the orders […]
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The historic centre of Florence in Italy, has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. The city’s more than 600 years of splendour are reflected in the architecture of the central square It is home to monuments such as Santa Maria del Fiore, the church of Santa Croce, the Uffizi and the […]
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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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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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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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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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Ferrara, in Italy is a half renaissance half medieval Italian town. It’s mostly known for sights like Ferrara Cathedral, Palazzio del Diamanti, Castello Estense and Casa Romei. But if you’ve gotten off the beaten tourist path in downtown Ferrara, you’ll find such charming medieval streets as the one pictured here. Sightseeing in Ferrara Nico and […]
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This defensive castle in Ferrara in Italy, was built in the 14th century by the noble Italian d’Este family. The castle is also called Castello Estense or Castello di San Michele. From 1597, after the heirless death of the last member of the family, Alfonso II, the fortress passed to the papal legates. Ferrara Castle […]
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The Roman Catholic church and monastery in Alcobaça is often overlooked by tourists. The Cistercian Abbey of Alcobaça is one of the first Gothic churches built in Portugal. The town is also famous for another reason – a sweet liqueur made from cherries called “Ginja“. Cistercian Abbey of Alcobaça Before we talk about liqueur, let’s […]
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This one of the most prominent monuments in Poznan has a rich history dating back almost to the 13th century. There are also interesting legends connected with the Poznan City Hall – about the Poznan goats and the Raven King. Do you know them already? Renaissance architecture – Poznań City Hall The construction of the […]
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25 de Abril Bridge (“Ponte 25 de Abril”) is one of the symbols of Lisbon. From the many hills of the Portuguese capital you can admire the sixth-long suspension bridge in Europe. For us living in the Belém district, it is an usual but never boring sight. The history of the “25 de Abril Bridge” […]
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Bebelplatz is one of Berlin‘s largest and more famous squares. It is located near Unter den Linden. Until 1910 it was called Platz am Opernhaus (square at the Opera House) and between 1910 and 1947 Kaiser-Franz-Joseph-Platz. Although invisible in the picture, there is quite an interesting monument in this square. Monuments at Babelplatz One of […]
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