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  • Eastern State Penitentiary: the Gothic Home of Dangerous Criminals
    Pennsylvania | USA

    Eastern State Penitentiary: the Gothic Home of Dangerous Criminals

    ByAdela May 16, 2016

    On the dark side of the sightseeing objectives located in Pennsylvania, there is an eleven acres building, that used to host America’s most notorious criminals. Nowadays, Eastern State Penitentiary is a museum, that’s open for anybody who wants to take a look at the first penitentiary ever built. Back in 1829, the architect John Haviland…

    🏷️ museum, penitentiary, prison
  • Giethoorn: the Venice of Netherlands
    Europe | Netherlands

    Giethoorn: the Venice of Netherlands

    ByAdela May 13, 2016May 13, 2016

    There are a lot of places ideal for relaxation, but some truly drift away from the reality. Located in Zwolle, nearby Amsterdam, the village of Giethoorn is far more than a small town. Those who enjoy walking down the Venetian streets covered by water, will definitely be thrilled to be in this fairy tale-like location….

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  • Sedlec Ossuary: the Gothic Wonder of Thousands of Bones
    Czech Republic | Europe

    Sedlec Ossuary: the Gothic Wonder of Thousands of Bones

    ByAdela May 6, 2016May 11, 2016

    Gothic architecture is often perceived as strange or even macabre. However, one of the Gothic Czech chapels located in Kutna Hora is much more than a Gothic building. While its exterior look may not be as spectacular as others, the interior of the Sedlec Ossuary can leave anybody breathless. With an estimated amount of 70,000…

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  • Fingal’s Cave: an Eternal Inspiration of Nature
    Europe | Scotland

    Fingal’s Cave: an Eternal Inspiration of Nature

    ByAdela May 4, 2016May 4, 2016

    Somewhere at 270 feet deep in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland, lies one of the greatest inspirations of Jules Verne, Queen Victoria and Pink Floyd. Being formed over 60 million years ago, the Fingal’s Cave is an unique, marvelous rock formation. Being surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Fingal’s Cave appeared during the Paleocene epoch, which lasted…

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  • Svaneti: a Historical Dream-land Hidden by Mountains
    Europe | Georgia

    Svaneti: a Historical Dream-land Hidden by Mountains

    ByAdela April 25, 2016May 16, 2020

    Sometimes, the incredible landscapes seen in pictures are much closer than tourists might think. The best example of this, is Svaneti: Georgian historical region that looks surreal. The mysterious beauty of the area starts from miles of green forests and the highest peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, that merge into deep blue sky. Still, what…

    🏷️ mountains, valley, village
  • Clingstone: The Charming 105-year-old House Surrounded by Water
    North America | Rhode Island | USA

    Clingstone: The Charming 105-year-old House Surrounded by Water

    ByAdela April 22, 2016April 22, 2016

    The coastal state of Rhode Island hosts a wide range of sightseeing spots, that could make even the most stressed tourists relax and forget about their worries. Besides the amazing view, the coast hosts an unique sightseeing objective known as β€œThe house on the rock.” Built over 100 years ago, Clingstone is a massive cottage…

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  • Castro de Barona: a walled village by the sea
    Europe | Spain

    Castro de Barona: a walled village by the sea

    ByAdela April 7, 2016August 20, 2024

    The coast of Spain hides many treasures – and the Iron Age settlement is definitely among them. What initially seems to be a portion of tangled fences, used to be a well placed fort during Roman times. The construction remained the same ever since the 1st century A.D. During that time, the peninsula became more…

    🏷️ buildings, fort, structures, village
  • The English atmosphere hidden in Japan: Yufuin Floral Village
    Asia | Japan

    The English atmosphere hidden in Japan: Yufuin Floral Village

    ByIlya March 31, 2016September 6, 2022

    Apart from its incredible history and well preserved culture, Japan hosts some of the most wonderful places that very few know about. While the bonsai art and kimonos are exciting, it’s actually an English setting that takes people aback: Yufuin Floral Village. Even though the visitors can walked through the village in a few minutes,…

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