Hellenism (3rd – 1st century BC) Hellenistic Philology The Greeks, who were only represented as a thin upper class in the Diadochian states after the triumph of Alexander the Great, saw themselves as heirs to the superior Greek culture (Hellenism,…
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St. David’s Cathedral In the south-west of Wales, in the county of Pembrokeshire, is the pilgrimage site of St. David’s Cathedral. The sacred building, designed in the shape of a cross, was built in honor of the patron saint of…
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Riquewihr Between the peaks of the Vosges and the Alsatian lowlands Alsace is located in the eastern part of France, on the border with Germany. This holiday region is very popular with travelers as they find a unique combination of…
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In the parliamentary elections on April 9 and 23, 2006, voters confirmed a government in office for the first time since the end of the communist regime in 1989. The Socialist Party (MSzP) won 43.2% of the vote and 190…
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Spain occupies 85% of the Iberian Peninsula and therefore its borders, apart from the western side corresponding to the border with Portugal (1232 km), largely coincide with the outline of the peninsula. They are 3904 km by sea, while the…
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According to aparentingblog, the church at the gates of Sofia impresses with its unique wall paintings, which were created in 1259 under the reign of Tsar Konstantin Asen and the governor Sebastokrator Kaloyan. Boyana Church: Facts Official title: Boyana Church…
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Roy Black (1943-1991) Born in 1943 in Bobingen-Straßberg near Augsburg as Gerhard Höllerich, the later German pop singer and music film actor became known under his stage name Roy Black. He had spent his entire youth in the Fuggerstadt and…
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Beypazari Beypazari is particularly known for its numerous well-renovated Ottoman houses, its caravanserai from the time of the old Silk Road and a cave city. The city’s museums are also worth seeing. Friends of good food will find numerous great…
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ON THE GO Traveling by plane The national airline Air France (AF) (Internet: www.airfrance.de) offers connections to all parts of the country. Air France offers special fares for young people, couples and families on its domestic flights. In addition, there…
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GETTING THERE Arriving by plane The national airline is Air France (AF) (Internet: www.airfrance.de). Air France (AF) offers direct flights to Paris from Berlin, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Leipzig, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Vienna and Zurich. Air France also flies…
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A waterfall is an incredible natural spectacle. A waterfall is a running water, which partly changes into a free fall on its way into the mouth. The striking 100% gradient is a typical feature. You can find out which are…
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool The Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool was built of steel and concrete in the 1960s and impresses with its large, colored windows. It resembles a huge tent and…
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St. Paul’s Cathedral The cathedral is one of the landmarks of London and probably the city’s main attraction. It is the cathedral of the Bishop of London and the parish church of the Commonwealth. The first church stood on the…
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Corruption In addition to the general, regionally comparable causes for corruption and organized crime (political upheaval as a result of a change in the political system and Balkan wars, weakness of the rule of law, legal culture), specific causes of…
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Around the municipality of Marbella there is a total of 20 km of sandy beach so if it is swimming and sun you have come there for, then you can be calm. Here, beach life and water sports are a…
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The most beautiful beaches in Mallorca One of the main reasons why so many holidaymakers choose the Balearic island as a travel destination are the beautiful bays and beaches on Mallorca . There are well over 100 seaside resorts on…
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ATTRACTIONS IN CRETE Long sandy beaches make tourists fall in love with Crete. Sunny Chania with its neighboring villages When we talk about Chania as a destination in Crete, it may mean not only the city of Chania, but equally…
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FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION AND MOVEMENT IN CAPPADOKIA Hotels excavated in the cave are a specialty of Cappadocia. Flying through Istanbul The airport closest to Cappadocia is in Kayser, about 50 km away. There are no direct flights from Finland to Kayseri,…
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Attractions in Zurich In Zurich, you will experience everything from Roman ruins to modern buildings that testify to a dynamic and capital-rich business community. In Zurich you will also meet cultural attractions more closely than anywhere else in Switzerland. Lindenhof…
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Zadar attractions Zadar has many natural attractions in the form of beautiful beaches and parks. And with a fascinating history that is influenced by the Romans, Venice and Turkey, to name a few, it is not difficult to find exciting…
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Wroclaw Attractions Wroclaw has so many beautiful church buildings that we have hardly seen the likes of any other city. Here are also a number of magnificent monuments. Perhaps not so strange considering the city’s history and fate over the…
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Due to the corona virus, strict restrictions on freedom of movement have been introduced in the UK, and anyone staying in the UK is expected to follow these rules. Many hotels and shops are closed and new restrictions may arise….
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The border with Ukraine is currently closed until 11 May. For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety Despite the difficult economic situation and the turmoil over the last five years, the situation in most of Ukraine is…
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The risk of terrorist attacks is present and these may be aimed at Western tourists. Southeastern Turkey is characterized by unpredictability and tensions. After Turkey launched a military operation northeast of Syria in the fall of 2019, the security situation…
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends travel that is not strictly necessary to the city of Samnaun (Canton of Graub¨¹nden) and the city of Zermatt, as well as the areas bordering Ischgl and Italian Cervinia. For information about coronavirus see…
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Sweden introduced a temporary entry ban from 17 March. The entry ban applies to all foreign nationals trying to enter Sweden from a country outside the EEA and Switzerland. Denmark, Norway and Finland are not covered by the entry ban….
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A large number of coronavirus cases have been detected in Spain. Spanish authorities have introduced exceptional conditions to stop the spread of the virus. This includes closing the borders to Spain, prohibiting travel in public places and closing down accommodations,…
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Slovenia has introduced a number of measures in connection with the coronavirus (covid-19). For more information about the coronavirus, see “Health”. Safety Slovenia is a safe country to travel to and to stay in. The danger of terror is no…
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Only persons with a permanent or temporary residence permit are now allowed to enter the country. For more information on coronavirus and entry, see the section Health. Safety Most trips to Slovakia are made without any special problems. The greatest…
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The Serbian border is from March 20, at. 08:00 closed for entry for all traffic except goods transport. For information on entry and coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety Most trips to Serbia are made without any special problems. Hospitality…
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Most trips to San Marino are completed without any special problems. Safety San Marino is a popular tourist destination, especially in the summer months. Many people travel there in connection with having spent their holidays to neighboring Italy. Although the…
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Russian authorities stopped all regular air traffic to/from Russia on March 27 as a measure to limit the spread of the covid-19 virus. Transit via Russia is therefore also not possible. The only flights to Europe now are any EU…
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Most trips to Romania go safely and without special problems. Romania has little violent crime, but thefts of passports, money and the like can occur. Travelers should therefore be vigilant and take their precautions. Safety Most trips to Romania go…
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There are currently few flights to and from Portugal and many cancellations. As a result of the coronavirus, Portugal introduced a state of emergency from March 19. On May 4, the state of emergency ceased, but there are still many…
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Poland introduced the epidemic state of emergency Saturday, March 21. Until May 13, foreign nationals cannot enter Poland unless they have a valid residence or work permit. This period may be extended. This also means that transit for foreigners through…
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The authorities adopted a March 14 entry ban for foreign nationals – even from medium-risk countries according to the WHO list, with the exception of foreign nationals to whom the Ministry of the Interior issues a permit and which is…
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The Netherlands is a safe country to travel in as a tourist. However, precautions should be taken to avoid pickpockets, and to exercise normal caution in the evenings and nights. Safety Most trips are safe and easy. But travelers may…
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Montenegro Travel Information Entry bans have been introduced for foreigners with the exception of those foreigners with permanent or temporary residence in Montenegro as well as foreign nationals who carry goods. For more information about coronavirus and entry, see the…
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Monaco is a fascinating Mediterranean city state that offers unique history and great attractions. With some exceptions, the same travel conditions apply in Monaco as for French cities on the Mediterranean coast. Safety There is a risk of being attacked…
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