Capadoccia, the region that emerged when the soft layers formed by lave and ashes were eroded by rain and wind. These structures' shapes cause one to ask ourselves "How can they stand in such balance?"
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Bukovo: An ordinary village
Let me tell you a story about a seemingly ordinary village in the Macedonian hills near the city of Bitola. The name of that village is Bukovo which comes from the word “Buka” (meaning: Beech) named for the Beech forest cradling the village high on Baba Mountain. Bukovo is located in close proximity to the ancient city of Heraclea Lyncestis, founded by...
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A Little Man With a Big Wardrobe
The little fountain of Manneken-Pis in Brussels is visited every year by thousands of tourists. It is the background of pictures, inspiration for artists and part or the popular culture of the city. But not only the statuette offers a great attraction, its wardrobe, is on its own, something to admire.
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Drink In Some History: Pubs as British Heritage
British pubs are a key part of local and national heritage, but thousands are forced to close their doors each year.
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May Crosses in Spain
When May arrives, many cities of the south of Spain are filled with the scent of fresh flowers, orange blossom and other fragrances of spring.
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Bruges, more than you can see
Bruges, in Belgium, has been a touristic town for more than a century. But under all the picturesque streets, the canals, beer breweries and other touristic attractions, lies a city with a rich history. A heritage that lives in every corner of this city. With three UNESCO listings, one can’t stop asking, what is so special about Bruges?
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A Sea of Olive Trees Made up of Millenary Specimens and Dry Stone Walls
Breathe. Breathe again.What’s that smell? It’s the scent of millenary olive trees. Behold a cultural landscapecarefully cared for by generation after generation of farmers in order for everybody tocontinue enjoying their exquisite oils, to our day. An olive oil the color of gold, with asoft scent balanced by the aroma of leaves, leaving an after-taste...
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Historical Landscape in and Around Schneeberg (What We See if We Get To Know the Mining History of Erzgebirge)
When a stranger arrives in the region of Schneeberg, they will observe the picturesque surrounding and see some unexpected things in the landscape. What seems to be a natural part of the scenery is not always the case!
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Close(d) Heritage
While in lockdown we need to find new ways to discover and enjoy the heritage around us. Investigating the story of our cities is a nice way of doing so
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What Lies Beneath
From beautiful castles to crystalline lakes, Slovenia has plenty to offer its visitors. But there's more to the country than meets the eye...