On the Lithuanian part of the Curonian Spit there is a resort town Neringaconsisting of four villages: Nida, Juodkrante, Preila and Pervalka. All settlements keep the “gingerbread” flavor of the 19th century Lithuanian fishing villages[…]
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Entertainment and Attractions in Oxford, United Kingdom
You can start your acquaintance with the sights of the city from the intersection of Holywell Street and Cutt Street. The university building and one of the main medieval masterpieces of Oxford, the Bodleian Library,[…]
Škofja Loka, Slovenia
Skofja Loka is a small town in the central part of Slovenia that has preserved a special medieval spirit. This place is difficult to attribute to the tourist “must-sees” advertised in all guidebooks – those[…]
Sights of Prague, Czech Republic
According to BRIDGAT, the Czech capital Pragueis considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is not for nothing that it is number six on the list of most visited cities in Europe[…]
Liechtenstein Fast Facts
Liechtenstein is the sixth smallest country in the world and is landlocked between Austria and Switzerland. In addition to the capital Vaduz and a few beautiful castles, there are also great cycling and hiking trails[…]
Canary Islands, Spain: Shopping, Nightlife, Culinary and Accommodation
Shopping Overview Shopping in the Canary Islands is duty-free, so electronics, cameras, jewellery, perfume, tobacco and alcohol are particularly cheap. Many visitors are also interested in the rich variety of local handicrafts: embroidery and lace,[…]
Geography of Moldova
General information about Moldova The official name is the Republic of Moldova (Republica Moldova, Republic of Moldova). Located in the southeastern part of Europe. The area is 33.8 thousand km2, the population is 3.6 million[…]
Geography of Spain
Spain is located between 43° and 36° north latitude and between 3° east and 9° west longitude. It is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean – in the northwest and southwest, the Mediterranean[…]
Tours to Turkey
Tours to Turkey are so attractive for travelers from Moscow and other regions that booking tours is relevant throughout the year. The secret of this popularity is very simple: holidays in Turkey are the cleanest[…]
Rome, Italy
Rome captivates thoughtfully and gradually, deeply and forever. The way a great city with a great history can enchant. In Rome, everything seems familiar – from names to names, and how could it be otherwise,[…]
Switzerland Industry
The trade balance deficit, marked by agricultural and livestock products, is partly filled by the sale of industrial products. Switzerland is one of the most industrialized states in Europe (third after Great Britain and Belgium).[…]
The Economic Slowdown (1990-92) and the Unsolved Problems of the Italian Economy
In the two-year period 1990-91, the recession phase of the international economy also affected our country; income growth – sustained above all by the considerable development of domestic demand, in particular of household consumption –[…]
Greece Population and Economy 1951
Population. – The census of April 1951 attributed to Greece a population of 7,632,801 residents with a density of 57.6 residents per km 2 ; the increase that occurred from the 1940 census (7,335,675 residents) appears very[…]
Greece Language – The Pre-Hellenic Substrates
Overall, the structure of Greek differs considerably from what we are entitled to attribute to Indo-European. It is natural to suppose that the transformation is due to a reaction of the languages proper to the[…]
East Germany – German Democratic Republic
The erection of the wall in Berlin is the premise and beginning of the definitive consolidation of the GDR. In the first place, it materially blocked the flow of refugees, which, after reaching record figures[…]
6 Reasons Why Estonia is the Perfect Travel Destination
Travel again at last! That’s what Elisa and Paul Stoll thought when they flew to Estonia for the first week of July. It was important to them at their travel destination that there was neither[…]
Sights in Switzerland
Switzerland, the small but beautiful landlocked country in the heart of Europe! This “nation of will” offers holidaymakers 26 cantons and the 4 official languages German, French, Italian and Romansh. A spectacle of nature in[…]
Norway Landmarks
Hardangerfjord Norway’s untamed nature Norway holidaymakers go into raptures when the Hardangerfjord is mentioned. With a length of around 170 kilometers, it is the second longest fjord in Norway and the fourth longest in the[…]
Slovakia Geography
The Slovakia is located in Central Europe and borders the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Hungary and the Ukraine. The Slovak Republic is a small country which is characterized by its rural diversity. Mountains,Lakes, Gorges, forests[…]
France Early Literature
The Latin culture imported by the Romans who occupied Provence in the century. II a. C. flourished very rapidly in Marseilles, Nîmes, Narbonne, Lyons and then spread to all of Gaul with the spread of[…]
Early New High German Literature (around 1350 to after 1650) Part III
The baroque poetry is based on the vernacular poetry of the 16th century: the tradition of the Protestant hymn, the master song, the folk song, the society song, which goes back to Italian sources, especially[…]
Early New High German Literature (around 1350 to after 1650) Part II
The greatest lyrical achievement of the century lies in the Protestant hymn created by Luther. In addition, the Meistersang and the society song lived on until the end of the century, partly on a popular basis.[…]
Early New High German Literature (around 1350 to after 1650) Part I
Late Middle Ages In the late Middle High German period, the courtly traditions were continued and new forms of secular and sacred literature were developed from older approaches, with the language gradually – differing from[…]
Christ Monastery in Tomar (World Heritage)
The monastery built by the Knights Templar in the 11th century in the valley of the Nabão is one of the most important monastery complexes in Europe. The core building is the round church modeled[…]
Famous Visual Artists in U.K.
Hans Holbein (1497 – 1543) The Augsburg-born painter went to London in 1526, where he portrayed many members of the royal family. In the course of time he had numerous students; his portrait of Duchess[…]
Hamburg Travel Guide
Hamburg – red lanterns and Hanseatic history. Hamburg, known for its Reeperbahn, surprises the tourist with its versatility. The port city of Hamburg is more than just the St. Paul’s Reeperbahn. Free and Hanseatic city[…]
Shopping in Sweden
SHOPPING TIPS Swedish fashion chains, furniture and design houses have long made a name for themselves in this country. But you can also shop wonderfully in the country of origin. Find out more about the[…]
Versatile Malta
Malta invites you to the beach, historic cities and a dive into the underwater world – the multi-faceted island nation offers more experiences in its size. The small Republic of Malta attracts tourists with its[…]
Finland’s Travel Destinations
It is not always necessary to go on a trip to holiday destinations in distant lands – the tourism offer of homey Finland offers equally wonderful, if not better destinations at its best! According to[…]