Namibia

Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, stands as a country nestled in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. The country shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, while its eastern frontier connects with Botswana. Towards the south and east, Namibia shares its boundaries with the expansive landscape of South Africa.

Namibia

Schwerinsburg Castle

Windhoek's three castles, built in the early 20th century from local stone, face west. Schwerinsburg Castle is the residence of the Italian Ambassador to Namibia.

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Namibia

Swakopmund Dunes

The dunes near Swakopmund and Walfish Bay are a favourite destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with jeep and four-wheel motorbike tours of the dunes very popular with tourists. One of the tallest and most beautiful is Dune Number Seven near the to... read more

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Namibia

Hot springs Gross Barmen

The main attraction of Gross Barmen is the source of hot mineral waters with healing and rejuvenating properties. Under a huge glass roof, there is a thermal water pool with water massage installations, a small waterfall, loungers and couches for... 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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