United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, stands as a country nestled in Northwestern Europe, situated off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. Encompassing England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, its territorial expanse includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and the majority of the smaller islands within the British Isles. Northern Ireland, forming a border with the Republic of Ireland, represents the lone land connection, while the rest of the United Kingdom finds itself encircled by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, and the Irish Sea. The aggregate land area of this esteemed kingdom measures 243,610 square kilometers (94,060 square miles).

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Nozernhay Gardens

Nozernhay Gardens are located in the city of Exeter, County Devon, in the United Kingdom. They are located on the north side of Rougemont Castle. It is the oldest public park in England, it was opened in 1612 as a place for the residents of Exeter... read more

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Jorvik Viking Museum

The Jorvik Viking Museum was established by the York Archaeological Trust. In 1976-1980 on the site of the future Coppergate shopping centre the Archaeological Trust carried out extensive excavations. Well-preserved fragments of wooden buildings:... read more

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York Castle

York Castle is located in the city of York in the county of North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It belongs to the "motte-and-bailey" type of castle, which is a palisaded courtyard, within which, or close to it on a hill, stands a hilltop.read more

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The city walls of York

York has been surrounded by stone walls since Roman times. Most of the of the city's walls have survived to this day, and York boasts the longest such walls in England.

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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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