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.
To truly appreciate the opulence of Austria's capital, allocate a full day to walk through its remarkable urban legacy, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. This city is an essential visit for those interested in architectura... read more
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
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.
read moreIn 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
