Austria

Austria (Austrian German: Österreich), officially the Republic of Austria (Austrian German: Republik Österreich), is landlocked country, situated in Central Europe amidst the stunning Eastern Alps. This country shares its borders with various nations: to its northwest lies Germany, while the north is bordered by the Czech Republic. Moving towards the northeast Austria connects with Slovakia, with Hungary to the east. The southern boundaries are shared with Slovenia and Italy, while to the west Austria is adjacent to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Austria

Erlebnisbad Water Park

The small water park Erlebnisbad, whose name can be translated from German as "Adventure Pool", is located in the trendy resort of Mayrhofen. It is built in a very picturesque location and consists of an indoor relaxation area and an out... read more

Austria

The abbey in Melk

Above the left bank of the Danube, 60 kilometres west of Vienna, rises the town of Melk and the Abbey, the seat of the Babenbergs. Abbey, the seat of the Babenbergs. In the 11th century, Leopold II invited Benedictines from Lambach to Melk and gra... read more

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Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

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Israel

Church of the Visitation

The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.

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Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

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