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The Italian city of Verona is located in the north-east of the country in the Veneto region. The townscape is characterized by its Roman and medieval history. Thus Verona has numerous monuments and historical buildings worth seeing. Since 2000, the old town has been part of the UNSECO World Heritage Site...
On the third Saturday in July Venice celebrates the Festa del Redentore every year. Translated into German, the festival is called the "Festival of the Redeemer". The Festa del Redentore reminds the inhabitants of Venice of the end of the plague in 1557, one of the most devastating epidemics of that time cost the lives of more than 50,000 Venetians. The painter Tiziano Vecellio, who is still famous today, also fell victim to the plague...
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Nature that impresses all senses Julian Alps, located in the northwest of Slovenia, are an impressive piece of nature. They are high mountains and green forested valleys. Numerous mountain rivers run through the area. The Julian Alps also stand for...
The Mediterranean coastal section Costa Brava belongs to the north-eastern Spanish province of Catalonia and extends for almost 200 kilometres from Blanes in a north-easterly direction to the Empordà region on the border with southern France. The region is characterised...
The island belongs to the Balearic Islands and is only a few hours flight time away from Europe. But the popularity of the Spanish island in the Mediterranean is not only due to the short journey. Visitors can expect beautiful...
Menorca is translated from Catalan as "The Little One". But in contrast to its big sister Mallorca, new hotel buildings were prohibited early on in favor of nature. Today, almost half of the northernmost Balearic island is under nature protection....
Oxford, located about 90 km northwest of London, is one of the most famous cities in the United Kingdom and also the capital of the county of Oxfordshire. The English city of Oxford, with its impressive history and a wide...
The Northern Ireland Causeway Coast is considered by many visitors to Ireland as one of the most beautiful regions of the island. The Causeway Coast is roughly the same area as the district of Coastal Causeway and Glens, which covers...
In the shadows of Rome, Florence and Venice, Milan is often a little forgotten. But the metropolis in the north of Italy has a lot to offer for lovers of city trips. The voyage of discovery begins in the heart...
People fall in love with the French capital Paris for many different reasons. Many travel to the city for the picturesque artists' quarter Montmartre or the idyllic parks. But also the numerous museums and fashion play a big role in...
