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

Old Town and Cathedral

The city of Stavanger is situated on the banks of a small harbour. On its left bank of the harbour is the ancient fortress tower Jälberg, from the top of which one can enjoy a magnificent view of the city, the surrounding countryside and the... read more

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Prekestulen Plateau

The Prekestulen Plateau is a flat top of square-shaped giant rock, towering above the Lysefjord at an altitude of 604 m. It has the appearance of a church pulpit. church pulpit, hence the name "Preacher's pulpit".

Norway

Old Bergen Museum

Bergen was the largest wooden city in Europe in the 19th century. The steep, densely built streets, squares and alleys gave it a unique character. Bergen's steep, densely built streets, squares and alleys gave it a unique character. Bergen lik... read more

Norway

Borderlands Museum

The Borderlands Museum is located in a picturesque area near the town of Kirkenes. Its exhibition focuses on the Second World War, Sámi culture and the establishment of the mining company Sydvaranger AS. Several exhibitions introduce the na... 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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