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Oct12

Explore Krakow

Published by Asya in Arts, Cultural, Europe, History, Monuments, Parks, Poland, Praying, Relaxing, UNESCO, Urban Tourism, Walking

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Krakow is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and has a history going back over a thousand years. In the area of the Old Town there are several hundred historical monuments of Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Krakow was entered in 1978 on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. The cobblestoned streets, majestic churches (almost 100 historical churches!), and old charm make Krakow an unforgetable destination.
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Aug20

The magnificent pearl of the Arabian Turkey

Published by Asya in Asia, History, Monuments, Photos, Praying, Travel Stories, Turkey, Walking

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Mardin is an ancient town located about 40 km from the Syrian border. According to a hearsay, the history of the city dates as far back as the Flood, before the spread of Islam. Built of sandstone, famed for its Arab-style architecture, the town has preserved its flat-roofed old-style richly decorated traditional stone houses. They reflecting all features of a closed-in life style are surrounded by 4 meters high walls and isolated from the street.
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Aug12

Discover Montenegro – Ostrog Monastery

Published by Asya in Arts, Cultural, Europe, Hiking, History, Montenegro, Monuments, Praying, Relaxing, Travel Stories, Walking

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The Monastery is placed against an almost vertical background, high up in the large rock of Ostroska Greda, in Montenegro. It was built in the 17th century by Bishop St. Vasilije. He was one of the four Montenegrin saints and his relics are kept in the Monastery. One of the most sanctuary places for Orthodox Christians on the Balkans, it attracted by believers from all around the world – people of all religions and nations. According to the stories of pilgrims, the enshrined body of St. Vasilije have healing power and makes miracles work – many have been cured and helped in lessening the difficulties in their lives.
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Jun11

Kizhi Island

Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Chillin, Cultural, History, Monuments, Museums, Photos, Praying, Russian Federation, UNESCO

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Kizhi Island is one of over 1650 islands of Lake Onega, in the Karelia Republic in Russia. Located approximately 300 km from St. Petersburg, Onega Lake is the second largest lake in Europe after Lake Ladoga. Kizhi is one of the largest open air museums in Russia, features a beautiful ensemble of 83 wooden structures, most of which date back to the 16th.
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Dec08

Jumby Bay Island, Antigua

Published by iv in Antigua and Barbuda, Cruise, Eating, Fishing, Golf, Photos, Praying, Relaxing, Resorts, Scuba Diving, Swimming, Villas

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Jumby Bay is set on a 300–acre private island of serene enchantment,  off the coast of Antigua. Jumby Bay is noted for a landscape lush with tropical flowers, trees and foliage.
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Nov01

Masjid-i Shah, Iran

Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Cultural, History, Iran, Monuments, Praying

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The most important building in the Islamic world was the mosque, followed by the royal palace. Mosques, as the center of worship, were among the first buildings erected in the Islamic world. Masjid-i-Shah, Iran was built as the space for public worship in the new urban plan for Isfahan by Shah Abbas. The mosque is one of the most well known Tourist Attractions in Isfahan which you cannot miss while you are on your Isfahan Tours.
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Jun19

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra

Published by Asya in Arts, Cultural, Europe, History, Monuments, Praying, UNESCO, Ukraine, Walking

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From at least the ninth century, the territory of present-day Ukraine was a center of medieval East Slavic civilization forming the state of Kievan Rus. The Pechersk Lavra in Kiev is one of the oldest monasteries in Eastern Europe, built by Kiev monks back in 1051, this striking building is the most holy place in the Ukraine, so it is included on the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. The Pechersk Lavra is also called the Monastery of Caves.


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