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Kaniv Ukraine Guide

Kaniv Ukraine Picturesque and ancient, Kaniv was once one of Kyivan Rus’ largest cities. At that time, it was an outpost used for diplomatic meetings between Old Russian tsars and ambassadors of militant tribes. Later, in the 18th century, it became a popular destination for elderly Cossacks, who wanted to live out

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Tbilisi Georgia Did you know that the Georgian capital Tbilisi gained its name from the word tpili, which

Tbilisi Georgia Did you know that the Georgian capital Tbilisi gained its name from the word tpili, which means warm? Legend has it that the ancient city was built around a hot thermal spring. King Vakhtang I of Iberia discovered it after his injured falcon fell into it. From the 5th century onwards, the area between

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Summertime and the livin’ is easy, runs the famous George Gershwin song. That is Skopje in Macedonia.

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As well as being the economic, cultural and educational center of the region, the scenically located city of Kielce is an attractive spot for people wanting to

Kielce in Poland

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Sarajevo Bosnia HerzegovinaNow the capital city of an independent Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo is an old city that has seen its fair share of historic events. It

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Vilnius University is the oldest and largest institution of higher education in Lithuania.

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Church of St Peter and St Paul St Peter and St Paul Church Riga Northern DistrictThe Orthodox Church of St Peter and St Paul, built within the fortress known as the

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Mostar Bosnia HerzegovinaThe historic city of Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina is both charming and complicated; idyllic and evocative. The first sight of the centerpiece

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Traku Street Traku Street begins at the junction of Pylimo and J. Basanaviciaus streets, and its continuation, Dominikonu Street - descends to Universiteito street.

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Praga Warsaw DistrictCross the Vistula River from the Old Town of Warsaw and you’ll find yourself in Praga. Characterised by its crumbling factories, warehouses and

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History of Malbork Malbork Town CenterThe beginnings of the town of Malbork are intertwined with the castle's foundation. The latter was built by the Teutonic Knights,

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Boleslawiec pottery Boleslawiec potteryThe Boleslawiec pottery is a symbol of Poland . It's very popular among both Poles and tourists looking for a souvenir from the

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Wawel Cathedral Krakow Wawel Cathedral KrakowThe Wawel Cathedral in Krakow is Poland’s most important sanctuary. Starting with Władysław the Short, it hosted the

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One of Europe's most picturesque capitals, Ljubljana moves alfresco almost in its entirety. The capital is dotted with urban green spaces such as the Labyrinth of Art,

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St. Theodor Tiron Convent St. Theodor Tiron Convent Anastasie Ciufli (1801 - 1870) financed the St. Theodor Tiron Convent to respect the last will of his brother

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The town of Trakai, with its reconstructed immense Island Castle, and environs including Senieji Trakai and 32 lakes, is an easy 30 Km drive from Vilnius.

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History of Kosice Kosice Slovakia The medieval town of Kosice (Košice) was founded on the half way from the Abbey to the Castle. The first written mention of its

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