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

Aker Bruges neighbourhood

The waterfront in the Aker Brygge neighbourhood is Oslo's most popular recreational area, located within the city limits. In 1982, after the shipyards were closed down. Expensive restaurants and cafes, entertainment centres and shops, resident... read more

Norway

Nobel Peace Centre

The Nobel Peace Centre was officially inaugurated in 2005 by King Harold of Norway Harold and was timed to coincide with the centenary of the country's independence. It is located in the former railway station, built in 1872, standing half-tur... read more

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Norway

Oslo Royal Palace

The Royal Palace was built between 1825 and 1848 and currently serves as the residence of the reigning King Harold V. Over the 173-room building flies the gold-trimmed standard of the monarch, or the flag of the Crown Prince if the head of state i... read more

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Norway

Setesdalbanen railway

One of the most exciting attractions for tourists in southern Norway is a ride on a vintage steam train that runs on the Setesdalbanen railway between the stations of Grovan and Røyknas.

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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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