Slovenia

Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, stands as a country in southern Central Europe. Its boundaries touch Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the south and southeast, and a brief stretch of coastline along the Adriatic Sea to the southwest. Embracing predominantly mountainous terrain adorned with lush forests, Slovenia blankets an expanse of 20,271 square kilometers (7,827 square miles).

Slovenia

Seminary Palace

The Seminary Palace is a landmark on the right bank of Ljubljana. It is located near the Bishop's Palace and very close to St Nicholas Cathedral. The Old Town has long been a pedestrian zone where you can leisurely admire all its architectural... read more

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Triple bridge in Ljubljana

The Triple Bridge, located in the very centre of the city of Ljubljana, is considered to be one of the most beautiful places and the main symbols of the capital of Slovenia.

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Franciscan Church in Ljubljana

The Franciscan Church of the Annunciation is one of the most beautiful churches in Ljubljana, the most important historical and architectural landmark and cultural monument of the state. Located next to the Triple Bridge, it creates with it a uniq... read more

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Križanke

Križanke, a church located near the Triple Bridge and Grubber Palace, has a very interesting history. In the 13th century, the order of Teutonic Knights settled in the south-western part of the city, who were continuing their eastward expansi... 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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