Palace vs Castle: Schonbrunn Palace (left) vs Neuschwanstein Castle (right) The difference between a castle and a palace The main difference between the palace and the castle is that the castle has big walls around it, while the palace is the place that has wast gardens surrounds big buildings around the whole place.Palaces are still …
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Altstadt Nuremberg – things to see
Paradise on Earth The Prefecture of Chalkidiki is just below Macedonia. To the north, it borders on the Prefecture of Thessaloniki, while to the east it is washed by the Strymonic Gulf, to the west by the Thermaic Gulf, and to the south by the Aegean sea. The most notable geographical feature of Chalkidiki is, …
Until recently, the words “traveling” and “making money” did not go well together, because usually traveling means spending money. This has indeed changed. Everyday devices that we carry with ourselves empowers us for a high level of content creation while we might not notice our true potential and the means of making a profit. A …
Chaniotis ( Chanióti , Hanioti ) is a peninsula on the easter part of Greece. It’s on Kassandra, in Chalkidiki which is the ‘fist finger’ of three of them.The first bigger town that is near to the Chaniotis is in Thessaloniki. About 90 km is from Thessaloniki to the Chaniotis. It is one of the …
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This article is about the Basílica de la Sagrada Família , for the Hotel “Catalonia Sagrada Familia” see Hotel page The construction of Catalonia Sagrada Familia began in 1882, and one year later Antoni Gaudi was appointed Project Director. He worked on the project over 40 years until his death in 1926. The overall plan …
It’s a common knowledge that Thassos in Greece have so many beaches ( Paradise beach , Golden beach Thassos , Makriamos beach … ) it would be too hard to count all of them. It is a paradise of its kind, and we assure you, that you will find something for your taste, even if …
LUCYKavala Lucy Hotel is ideally located at the west end of the city by the sea offers spectacular views of the gulf and the sandy beaches of Kavala. Next to the beach of Kalamata and within walking distance from the commercial center of Kavala, Lucy hotel makes an ideal destination for both the leisure and …
Olympus Riviera Pieria Greece Olympus Riviera, in Pieria, is the Greek Riviera. Below imposing Mount Olympus and the evergreen Pieria Mountains, its serenity unfolds to the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea. It is the land of Mythology, the Gods and the Muses, the cradle of civilization, with a strong cultural past. It is …
Why Sithonia When Choosing Your Vacation In this article we will describe some of the most famous hotels and resorts in Sithonia, so if you are on the way there, we will give you an insight into most of the places you can go and stay, and you won’t be needing to wander around, just …
The Beauty Of Nature In Its Full Glory This peninsula has the most beautiful Mount Athos with untouched flora and fauna. If you ever have the fortune to get to this place, you’ll wish to stay there forever. Ont the mountain is the Eastern Orthodox Church with monarchs that will open not only doors but …
PEREA Golden StarPerea Beautiful four-star hotel in Perea area, near Thessaloniki, Golden Star hotel ideally combines a summer holiday with the possibility to visit the historical and modern-day capital of Northern Greece. Apart from the organized private beach in front of the hotel, there is also a cozy bar & restaurant by the sea, a …
SMALL VILLAGES THAT WILL TAKE YOU BREATH AWAY Crystal-clear waters and spotless beaches justify that Sivota is a center of attraction for thousands of tourists from Greece and abroad every year. Today Sivota has turned into a tourist resort. The beaches Megas Amnios, Mikri Ammos, Bella Vraka, etc., and the excellent tourist facilities attract many …
An Island To Remember For The Rest Of Your Life This famous island is located on the west coast of Greece, connected to the mainland by a long causeway and floating bridge. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is the city of Lefkada. It is situated on the northern part …
Slovenia As A Great Vacation Location This region is a world of its own. It is the most varied Slovene territory: it covers a wild alpine world, high snow-capped rocky peaks, deep wild valleys, the karst world with famous caves and other karst phenomena, and the blue Adriatic sea. This is a country of mild …
The Baška grapa Valley The Baška grapa Valley is like a gully cut into the rocks. The bottom of the valley is crisscrossed by the tiny Bača, the road, and the rail which passes through numerous tunnels. Squeezed in the gorge are the small villages of Klavže, Krteža, Grahovo, Koritnica, Huda Južna and Podbrdo. At …
Žirovnica In Žirovnica, situated at the foot of Stol ( 2236 m ), the highest mountain in the Karavanke Chain, ends the plain of the Ljubljana Basin. In the direction of Begunje, we find a number of villages: Doslovče, the birthplace of the writer Franc Finžgar, Breznica, the birthplace of the pioneer of Slovene beekeeping …
Istria From the road leading to the coast extends a superb vista of the hilly country and the sea. Clustered small villages are scattered over rounded ridges so that they resemble small towns. Steep slopes of numerous valleys are covered with impenetrable forests. Ridges stretch into the sea forming a picturesque jagged coastline. This is …
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Notranjska Notranjska hides in its bosom an underground kingdom, an immense labyrinth of pits, caves, tunnels, and streams hidden from everyday visitors and observers. Underground flow through unknown and only partly discovered tunnels veritable rivers, forming magnificent waterfalls, countless rapids, and true lakes. It is a magnificent world, especially in places where water has hollowed …
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The Kras The Kras consists of a limestone plateau with numerous dry valleys, potholes, and karst caves, stretching between the Vipava Valley and the Gulf of Trieste. Here we can follow the underground stream of the Reka River flowing through the magnificent Škocjan caves system ( Škocjanske Jame ). We also come across the Reka …
The Eastern Mediterranean The Eastern Mediterranean has become increasingly popular among sailors. The Aegean and its islands offer a great experience and if you pick a mavi boncuk gulet you can sail those seas for your next holiday. Bodrum is a great place to set sail and it is just half an hour from the …
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Lake Cerknica The largest Slovene karst polje is Cerkniško polje or Lake Cerknica. It is the largest European intermittent lake with a surface of 24 square kilometers. During rainy periods in the autumn and spring, when numerous springs from the edge of the polje and underground streams collecting water under the surrounding plateaus, rash into …
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The Goriška Brda A road from Plave leads up a steep hill. Vrhovlje offers a view of the hilly wine region Goriška Brda. Another road to that region comes from Solkan. Although the Goriška Brda is like a tongue stretching into Italy, the villages in the region are completely Slovene. Interestingly, the villages at the …
History Centuries ago, Slovenia was inhabited by Illyrian tribes. Around 400 BC they were joined by the Celtic tribes. In 200 BC they were ruled over by the Romans, who built military fortifications along new roads all the way to the Danube. The Germanic Langhobards only settled in the territory when the power of the …
General Information about Slovenia Central European country covering an area of only 20.256 km2 and with some two million inhabitants. It lies between the latitudes of 46°53’ and 45°25’ north and between the longitudes of 12°23’ and 16°36’ east at the crossroads of the Alps, South-Eastern Europe, and the Mediterranean. It borders Austria ( 330 …
Ig The Ig area has typical settlements sitting under steep wooded slopes of karst plateaus. Its center is Ig around which archaeologists have found several marsh dwellings. They are now exhibited in the National Museum in Ljubljana. Iški Vintgar is a deep gorge between the Rakitna plateau and Kurešček. It has been carved out by …
Turjak and Velike Lašče The Turjak Castle is one of the mightiest castles in Slovenia, situated near the road linking Škofljica and Kočevje. Its owners have made an important contribution to Slovene history. The original castle was standing already in the 10th century. It is first mentioned in writing in 1220 and its owners, the …
Bela Krajina (White Carniola) It is an undulating plain surrounded by the Kočevski Rog in the west, the Gorjanci in the north, and the Kolpa River in the south and east. The whole plain is eroded, full of sinkholes, and covered with heavy red karst soil. Bela Krajina is at its most beautiful in spring. …
Sevnica Where the Sava valley widens lies Sevnica, and a bit further south is Boštanj. The Sava is joined by the Sevnična stream from the north and the Mirna River flowing from among the Dolenjsko hills from the south. The entrance into the Mirna Valley used to be protected by the Tariški grad Castle and …
About 6 million people are expected to attend the official Oktoberfest celebration in Munich, Germany. The world’s largest beer festival begins Sept. 17, 2016, and runs through Oct. 3. Festive program of events Grand entry of the Oktoberfest landlords and breweriesDate: Saturday, 17th September 2016, duration about 45 minutes. Oktoberfest Costume and Riflemen’s ParadeDate: Sunday, …
Brežice Brežice lies at the confluence of the Sava and Krka Rivers. It used to be an important fortification protecting the passage from Pannonia to the sub-Alpine regions. In the 13th century, it had a mint and coined money. In 1515 the castle was taken by the rebelling peasants. At the next uprising in 1573, …
Šentjur Among the first Kozjansko Hills lies the lake Slivniško jezero which is also called the Kozjansko sea. The lake is actually a dam on the Voglajna River, with a depth of 14 m and a surface of 86 hectares. After the dam, the Voglajna flows along the foot of Gradišče ( 441 m ) …
Central Slovenia This is the largest Slovene region. It comprises a major part of the Ljubljana basin, a big part of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, the Polhov Gradec Dolomites, part of the territory stretching to Notranjska, and vast Kočevsko forests all the way to the state border with Croatia that runs on the Kolpa River. Ljubljana …
Dolenjska Dolenjska is like the softness of an enchanted song and such are its people, too. Its low hills scattered with castles, country crisscrossed by green rivers, streams, and forests, and facetiousness and hospitality of the locals can be met at every step. Magic birch groves of Bela Krajina sing a different tune. They leave …
Kamnik Kamnik is one of the oldest Slovene towns. The medieval town core is partly preserved. In the 12th century, Kamnik with its castle atop the steep hill was the most influential town in Carniola. But already in the middle of the 13th century, Ljubljana gained supremacy. Over the centuries Kamnik was the town of …
