Most beautiful cathedrals and churches in Europe
Aladzha Monastery is located about 15 km north of Varna and 4 km from Golden Sands. Its name comes from the Turkish word “colored”. It has a color associated with both the limestone rock in which the building was built, and apparently with colorful murals that emerged [...]
Religious heart of the city of Florence, which is known as the European Capital of Art, is certainly the Piazza del Duomo. It is a place where you can find magnificent Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, known simply as the Duomo or Florence Cathedral. It is [...]
In the heart of Milan stands huge dome, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world – Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano). At its widest point measures 92 meters and is 157 metres long. Construction started in the 14th century under Duke Gian Galeazzo Visconti, but [...]
Winchester Cathedral is located in the city of Winchester, in England. It is considered to be one of the greatest churches in the world. It is also the most magnificent cathedral in the whole England without any doubt. The beauty of this cathedral is enhanced by the [...]
St. Paul’s Cathedral is one of the major landmarks of the British capital of London and has a completely sovereign status among the all church buildings. It is also the second largest religious building in the United Kingdom (after Liverpool Cathedral), whose unmistakable dome inherently belongs to [...]
San Pietro in Vincoli (Saint Peter in Chains) is a three-aisled basilica located in Rome, Italy. It is supported by twenty ancient columns and was founded in 442. Over the centuries has undergone many reconstructions and modifications. The building itself would not be so interesting, but it [...]
On the edge of a Roman Piazza del Popolo you can find a Renaissance church of Santa Maria del Popolo. The square and the church was named after the parish, which stood here in the Middle Ages. The interior of the church hides real treasures, therefore you [...]
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Powder Ski? Choose Chamonix in France!
Ski holidays in France provide great value for money because the resorts are often high up in the mountains and located conveniently near the slopes. One such resort is Chamonix, which is in the Rhône-Alpes region in the south east of France. Renowned all over the world [...]
Allgäu – skiing in unspoilt nature | Germany
Allgäu region is located south of the Bavarian Swabia and Baden-Württemberg. The area is bordering with Austria. Allgäu is divided into the following areas: Oberallgäu, Unterallgäu, Ostallgäu and Westallgäu. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by Marcel Janus The area is popular tourist destination thanks to [...]
Ötztal – ski on exclusive slopes with a great elevation in Austria
65-kilometres long Tyrolean valley Ötztal stretches in the Ötztal Alps massif. On its steep slopes extend exclusive pistes boasting a great elevation. Ötztal, or rather ski resorts that are located in this valley, offer the best of the Austrian Alps. Skiers will certainly enjoy a perfectly groomed [...]
Thermalpark Veľký Meder – a popular thermal water park in Slovakia
Termalpark Veľký Meder is a popular thermal water park situated in the village Veľký Meder in Slovakia, about 10 km from the Hungarian border and 65 km from the capital city of Bratislava. Photo by thermalcorvinus.sk Termalpark Veľký Meder offers 9 pools with thermal water, with a [...]
Zalakaros Thermal Spa resort – new thermal aquapark in Hungary
Zalakaros Thermal Spa is a new spa resort in Hungary. It lies in the small town of Zalakaros, in the southwestern part of Hungary, about 30 km from Lake Balaton and 200 km from Budapest. Zalakaros Thermal Baths are a combination of treatment center, indoor waterpark and [...]
Thermal Spa Terme 3000 – unique aquapark with black thermal water in Slovenia
Thermal Spa Terme 3000 is a famous spa in Slovenia. It is located in the north-eastern part of the country in town Moravske Toplice, close to Hungarian, Austrian and Croatian borders. Thermal Spa is the area with a set of 31 indoor and outdoor pools with thermal [...]
Mumlava waterfalls – the most powerful waterfalls in Krkonoše mountains | Czech Republic
Mumlava waterfalls are located in the northern part of the Czech Republic, on the river Mumlava, less than a kilometer north of the famous winter center of Harrachov. Mumlava waterfalls are formed by rocky stones with a height of up to 12 metres arranged in steps. They [...]
Kamnik Alps – beautiful mountain range in Slovenia
Kamnik Alps are the second highest mountain in Slovenia, covering an area of about 900 km². They lie near the border with Austria and only 50 km east of the Julian Alps, which are similar to its geological structure. The highest mountain peak is Grintovec with an [...]
Paul da Serra – unexpected plateau in the middle of the mountains of Madeira | Portugal
If you are on Madeira (Portugal’s island) and wish to transfer to Scotland, or Brittany, for a while, just come to the plateau of Paul da Serra. It has an area of 6×17 km and is completely unexpected element in the middle of the mountains of Madeira. [...]
