Norway

Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, stands as a Nordic country in Northern Europe, positioned on the Scandinavian Peninsula. In addition to its mainland, Norway encompasses the remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard. Embracing the Subantarctic region, Bouvet Island stands as a dependent territory. Norway also lays claim to the Antarctic territories of Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land.

Covering a vast expanse of 385,207 square kilometers (148,729 square miles), Norway shares a lengthy eastern border with Sweden and is flanked by Finland and Russia to the northeast, with the Skagerrak strait marking its southern boundary. The country boasts an extensive coastline that opens up to the North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea.

Norway

The Helleristning cave paintings

The Helleristning rock paintings in Narvik are about 5000 years old. They are located within city limits - in the bedroom district of Brenholt - just 700m from the city centre. You can find the walking route to them by following the signs or the t... read more

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Norway

Kjeragbolten

Kjøragbolton, or "Pea Stone" in Norwegian, is a huge rock stuck between two cliffs at an altitude of 984 metres.

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Norway

Flom railway

The Flomsbana, or Floms railway, is a masterpiece of Norwegian engineering, is one of the most impressive and popular attractions of the Aurlandsfjord. It descends 865 metres above sea level from Myrdal station to the picturesque Flom Valley.

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Norway

Undredal Church

Undredal Church is the smallest surviving wooden church in Norway: it seats only 40 people. surviving in Norway: it seats only 40 people. The church was built in 1147, as evidenced by the carved date on the ceiling, as a chapel of St Nicholas, and... 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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