Croatia

Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country situated at the intersection of Central and Southeast Europe, with its shoreline stretching along the beautiful Adriatic Sea. Encompassing an area of 56,594 square kilometers (21,851 square miles), it shares borders with Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, and Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Montenegro to the southeast. Additionally, Croatia has a maritime boundary with Italy to the west.

Croatia

Zagreb Cathedral

On Kaptol Square is the Cathedral. It was consecrated in honour of St Stephen, St Wladislaus and the Ascension of the Virgin Mary, and is mentioned in ancient chronicles dating back to the 9th century. After a major earthquake in 1880, the twin to... read more

Croatia

Mirogoj Cemetery

The Mirogoi cemetery was created in 1876 according to the design of Austrian architect Hermann Bolle. The attractions of the cemetery are its entrance gate and the arcades along the western wall, where the rich and famous inhabitants of the Croati... read more

Croatia

St Mark's Church in Zagreb

St Mark's Church, located on the square of the same name, is famous for its amazing roof. The coloured tiles covering it depict the coats of arms of Croatia, Dalmatia and Slavonia, as well as the city of Zagreb.

Croatia

City Gate and Lotrščák Tower

On the way to the lower part of Zagreb, you can see what little remains of the city wall: the stone gate and tower. of the city wall: the stone gate and the tower.

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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

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

Mali

Niono

The city of Niono is known as the "Venice of Mali" because of its system of canals and channels that criss-cross the entire city, and the local brick mosque is almost as famous as the famed Djenné Mosque.