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Denmark

Denmark tourist attractions: what to see in Denmark

The main of the attractions and tourist destinations in Denmark is a visit to the state capital, Copenhagen. This city is one of the oldest capitals in Europe and its historic architecture, museums and romantic atmosphere, especially under Christmas, make it the most important and visited tourist destination in Denmark. Denmark is the oldest European […]

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Denmark

Denmark: in the past, the dominant state in Northern Europe

Denmark (Kongeriget Danmark) is a hereditary constitutional parliamentary monarchy. The country is divided administratively into 15 counties (in addition to the two cities of Copenhagen and Frederiksborg, grouped into 5 districts each). The nation is formed by the peninsula of Jutland and some hundreds islands (including Sealand, the largest, Funen/Fyn, Lolland, Falster, Møn, Langeland, Aerø, […]

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Czech Republic

The climate of Czech Republic: when to go to Czechia

The climate of the Czech Republic is continental with well-defined seasons. In winter, the Czech Republic is mainly subject to the influence of the anticyclonic air masses of the north-east, so that a cold and dry season occurs. From spring to autumn there are instead cyclonic events, coming from the west and south, and consequently […]

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Czech Republic

Czech Republic tourist attractions: what to see in Czechia

The Czech Republic has always been a crossroads between different European cultures. The beauty and variety of its natural landscapes and the richness of its artistic and cultural heritage make it a very interesting country for tourists. The city of Prague is without doubt the main of the attractions of the Czech Republic. Prague is […]

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Czech Republic

Czech Republic: Prague, Bohemia and Moravia

The Czech Republic (Ceska Republika) occupies nearly the center of Europe. It is close between Germany, Poland, Austria and Slovakia. The country split with Slovakia from January 1, 1993, with which it formed Czechoslovakia. The country is a parliamentary republic that is part of the European Union. The Czech Republic is made up of two main […]

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Cyprus

The climate of Cyprus: when to go to Cyprus

The island of Cyprus enjoys a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild and little rain winters, warm and dry summers, and mild and sunny spring and autumn. Summer usually lasts from mid-May to mid-October and winter from December to February. The summer period is characterized by clear skies and high temperatures (sometimes above 40°C), mitigated, along […]

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Cyprus

Cyprus tourist attractions: what to see in Cyprus

The island of Cyprus is known for the mildness of its climate and for being a crossroads of traffic and cultures of the eastern Mediterranean. Located between Turkey, Egypt and the Holy Land, the island in ancient times was believed to be the birthplace of Venus, goddess of beauty and love. The island of Cyprus […]

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Cyprus

Cyprus: the island birthplace of Venus

Cyprus (Kypriakí Dimokratía/Kibris Cumhuriyeti/Republic of Cyprus) is an island located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea south of Turkey. In 1983 the northern part of the island – occupied by Turkey since 1974 – has been proclaimed the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (3,355 square kilometers, population 190,000), which is only recognized by Turkey. The […]

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Croatia

The climate of Croatia: when to go to Croatia

Croatia has significant climatic differences due to its geographical conformation. Along the Dalmatian coast and in the Istrian peninsula the climate of Croatia is tempered by the influence of the Adriatic Sea and is mainly of the Mediterranean type, with mild winters and hot and dry summers. THE MOUNTAINS BLOCK THE INFLUENCES OF THE SEA […]

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Croatia

Croatia tourist attractions: what to see in Croatia

Croatia is a very varied country full of tourist attractions. This variety is the reflection of the history that has characterized the different areas of the country. In Istria and Dalmatia, along the coast overlooking the Adriatic Sea, the Italian and Venetian influence is still alive. The imprint of many historic centers is clearly of […]

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Croatia

Croatia: Dalmatia, Istria and Slavonia

Croatia (Republika Hrvatska) is an independent republic, which was part of Yugoslavia until its dissolution in 1991. The country is located in the northwestern part of the Balkan peninsula and has a long coastline dotted with a myriad of islands in the Adriatic Sea. Croatia has Zagreb as its capital. On 1 July 2013, the […]

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria tourist attractions: what to see in Bulgaria

Bulgaria, a bridge between Christian Europe and Muslim Turkey, is a country little known from a tourist point of view. But the tourist attractions of Bulgaria are many. Sofia, the state capital, is one of the most beautiful cities in Eastern Europe. The country has a particular history and culture. In addition to the capital, […]

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Bulgaria

The climate of Bulgaria: when to go to Bulgaria

The climate of Bulgaria is continental. In this country the winters are severe. In the months of December / January temperatures can always remain below freezing even for weeks with peaks below -10 ° / -15 ° C. While summers are hot. In this season temperatures easily exceed 30 ° C. winters are harsh and […]

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria: mountains, lakes, sea and medieval villages

Bulgaria (Republika Balgarija) is a Parliamentary Republic and situated in South East Europe. It borders with Romania to the north, with Greece and Turkey to the south, with Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west. The Black Sea makes up its entire eastern border. Since 2007 Bulgaria is a member of the European […]

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mostar: Ottoman center with a characteristic bridge

Mostar is the largest and most important city in Herzegovina. This historic city with over one hundred thousand inhabitants is located along the Neretva River. The name of the city derives from the beautiful bridge (Stari Most) built by the Ottoman Turks in the 16th century over the river that crosses the city. The city […]