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Piran - Medieval Gem on Istrian Coast, Slovenia
Perched on the cliffs of the Istrian coast, Piran, the most beautiful town on the Slovenian Riviera, is a medieval gem shaped by centuries of Venetian rule and diverse cultural influences. Protected by 15th-century walls against Turkish...
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Zvartnots Palace Church – Yerevan, Armenia
The Zvartnots Palace Church, near Yerevan and the Ararat Mountains, was a remarkable 7th-century circular church dedicated to angels, built on a stepped platform with intricate Armenian stonemasonry and grapevine carvings. Although...
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Stift Melk – Grand Monastery in Melk, Austria
Stift Melk, a Benedictine monastery perched above the Danube in Melk, Austria, is a masterpiece of European Baroque and a symbol of faith and power. Designed by Jakob Prandtauer and enriched with museum rooms, imperial accommodations,...
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Germany’s Romantic Road – Journey Through Centuries of History
Germany’s Romantic Road offers a journey through thousands of years of history, featuring world-famous cities, fortresses, and palaces from Würzburg to Neuschwanstein Castle. Highlights include the Baroque town of Würzburg, Rothenburg ob...
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Visby – Capital of Gotland in Sweden
Visby, the capital of Gotland in Sweden, is a well-preserved Hanseatic town renowned for its medieval cityscape, highlighted by a 10-meter-high wall built between 1270 and 1420 to protect its wealthy German merchants from local farmers....
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Edinburgh – Scotland’s Historic Capital
Edinburgh Castle, perched atop an extinct volcano in the old town, is Scotland's most visited castle and a historic stronghold dating back to the 7th century. The Royal Mile connects the fortress to the Palace of Holyrood House, passing...
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Lalibela – Historic Architectural Marvel in Ethiopia
The eleven rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, nestled in Ethiopia's Lasta Mountains, were constructed in the 13th century by King Lalibela to create a "New Jerusalem" in his kingdom. These architectural marvels, adorned with biblical...
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Bohinj Museum Steam Train – Historic Journey in Slovenia
The Bohinj Museum Train offers a remarkable journey through Slovenia's Triglav National Park and the scenic Bača and Soča Valleys, starting from Jesenice and ending in Nova Gorica. This historic steam train, featuring actors in period...
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Brescia – Historic Town on Lake Garda, Italy
Brescia, near northern Italy's Lake Garda, is a historic town with notable landmarks like Santi Nazaro e Celso, Santa Maria dei Miracoli, and the early Gothic Franciscan church. Rich in Roman and medieval history, the city's highlights...
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Noravank – Beautiful Historic Monastery in Armenia
Noravank Monastery, nestled in Armenia’s Amaghu Ravine south of Lake Sevan, is a serene 13th-century spiritual and cultural center built by the Orbeljan family. Known for its elegant Surp Astvatsatsin Church, intricate sculptures, and...
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Curtea de Arges – Oldest Town in Romania
Curtea de Argeş, the oldest Romanian town founded over 700 years ago by Radu Negru, lies in a picturesque setting at the foot of the Carpathians and showcases rich historical and religious heritage. Highlights include the 14th-century...
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Banska Stiavnica -Slovakia's Beautiful Medieval City
Banska Stiavnica, one of Slovakia's most beautiful cities, boasts a medieval center and historic silver mines that are UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. Its highlights include the Kammer-Hof, home to the world's first technical...
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Bern – Capital of Switzerland
Bern, the capital of Switzerland since 1848, boasts a rich history and unique townscape dating back to its founding in 1191, with its compact old city nestled on a rocky ridge by the Aare River. Highlights include the late Gothic Minster...
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Palma de Mallorca - Spain's Historic Mediterranean City
Palma De Mallorca, the capital of the Balearic island in the Mediterranean, is known for its rich history and vibrant culture. The city features "La Seu," an impressive Gothic cathedral, and a mix of architectural styles, set against the...
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Etchmiadzin – Armenia’s Religeous Centre
Etchmiadzin, the spiritual heart of Armenia, is home to historic churches like Hripsime Church, where the martyrdom of Saint Hripsime took place, and Gajane Church, built in the 7th century to honor Abbess Gajane. Rich in cultural...
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Norawank – Monastery of Splendour in Armenia
Norawank Monastery, located in the secluded Amaghu Ravine south of Lake Sewan, is a stunning blend of natural beauty and spiritual architecture, built mostly in the 13th century by the Orbeljan Family. The elegant Surp Astvatsatsin...
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Krakow - Poland's Cultural Capital
Kraków, Poland's cultural capital, has a rich history with medieval fortifications and stunning religious architecture, such as the 14th-century basilica and early baroque Saints Peter and Paul Church. Wawel Hill symbolizes the nation's...
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Budva - Historic Port Town in Montenegro
Budva, a historic port town on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, has seen various rulers from Illyrians, Greeks, and Romans to Venetians and the Austro-Hungarians, and became part of an independent Montenegro in 2006. Despite an earthquake...
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Warsaw – Poland’s Historic Capital
Warsaw, the capital of Poland, blends history and modernity with striking contrasts, featuring landmarks like the Royal Palace, the Gothic John-Cathedral, and the baroque Wilanów Palace, also known as the "Polish Versailles." The city's...
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Sibiu – Historic Trasylvanian Fort City in Romania
Sibiu, formerly Hermannstadt, is a historic Romanian city fortified with mighty walls, bastions, and defense towers, reflecting its rich Transylvanian Saxon heritage. Renowned for its blend of cultures, religious landmarks like the...
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St Gallen - Historical City in Switzerland
St. Gallen, nestled in a green high valley between Lake Constance and eastern Switzerland’s highest mountain, has a rich history dating back to its incorporation into the Swiss Confederation in 1454. Known for its world-famous Abbey...
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Historic Smithtown cemetery gets much needed makeover
Kimm Schmidt, president of the Landing Ladies Auxiliary, says sometimes headstones at a graveyard are the only record of the settlers of that area.
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Massachusetts Bay Colony
Step back in time and explore the story of the Massachusetts Bay Colony! In this video, we take a look at how the Puritans left England in the 1600s to build a new life in North America. Learn why they came, how they settled, and what...
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History of Vatican City Made Easy | St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
In this episode, we visit Vatican City, the smallest country in the world and the heart of the Roman Catholic Church. You’ll learn about its beautiful buildings like St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo....