Coimbra – University and medieval capital of Portugal
Coimbra, today one of the largest cities in Portugal, is associated as a medieval capital and, above all, the seat of the oldest university in the country. However, the history […]
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Tarxien – megalithic temples and the Bronze Age cemetery
Archaeological research has shown that the Tarxien Temple Complex was in constant use over the centuries, also after the end of the Temple Period. The oldest pottery fragments found here […]
Poreč – Euphrasian Basilica and charming Venetian old town
Poreč is a city located on the Istrian peninsula in western Croatia, in the area inhabited since prehistoric times. Parentium, an ancient settlement in the vicinity of modern-day Poreč was […]
Rabat – capital of Morocco, former port of Berber pirates
Rabat, modern capital of the Kingdom of Morocco is a city that has retained a lot of provincial charm. It is located at the mouth of the Wadi Bu Rakrak […]
Andrássy Avenue and Budapest thermal waters
Andrássy út is a 2.5 km avenue connecting Pest downtown with the City Park. Initially, it was called the Ray (Sugár út), because its architecture referred to Parisian alleys. However, […]
Suzhou – an old chinese city of gardens by the Grand Canal
Suzhou is a city with a unique charm crossed by a network of canals, cobbled streets with stone bridges, magnificent gardens, whitewashed houses and red lanterns. Its history dates back […]
Great Wall of China – how long and how big, 8 curiosities
The Great Wall of China, stretching through deserts, hills, mountains and plains, actually consists of different fragments of fortifications built along the northern border of China by successive dynasties of […]
High Place of Sacrifice and long hikes in colorful Petra
Petra, despite being visited in crowds every day, it is so vast that you can easily find many places to be all alone and simply enjoy stunning views. Just a […]
Petra and countless stairs – up the hill to the Monastery
Countless stairs, bends, chasms, the journey would seem long, but it is not so far. In addition, along the way we pass numerous, colorful stalls and fresh orange juice, which […]