According to legends, Dimmuborgir is the home of a terrible troll named Grýla. Initially, the stories were to serve as a warning for unruly children, and over time they turned into fairy tales about the Icelandic equivalent of Santa Claus, who leaves polite little ones gifts and puts a rotten potato in the shoe of the naughty ones. Heavy music lovers associate "Dimmu Borgir" with a Norwegian black metal band. Amateurs of traveling to distant corners of the world - with a volcanic landscape that makes some people shiver, especially after dark. This landscape can be found in the north of Iceland, on the eastern side of Lake Komarów (Lake Mývatn).

Dark Fortresses - Dimmuborgir

Although many people mainly associate it with the former seat of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order and the capital of the Teutonic Order, Malbork is not only a historic center visited during school trips. Few people know that after World War II there were almost no historic buildings in Malbork's Old Town, because bricks from systematically demolished houses were used to rebuild Warsaw. It can therefore be said ironically that if someone does not have the opportunity or time to go to Malbork, he can visit it in the capital. In addition to its turbulent past, the city has many stories to tell about other, more enjoyable moments and places. Today, it is a dynamically developing cultural and tourist center, where we will spend time with our family having fun.

The contemporary face of Malbork

Can the vacation of a lifetime be spent only in big and noisy resorts? Not at all. A good example of this are small towns in the vicinity of the Italian Pescara. They confirm that small is beautiful and at the same time has a lot to offer. Abruzzo is not only Pescara, Teramo or Chieti. It is a picturesque part of Italy, attracting tourists both with the number of seaside resorts and winter sports centers. It is a region where olives, vines, potatoes and grains are grown, and from the meadows you can hear cows roaring and sheep bleating. Where anglers like to spend their holidays. Where in the landscape - like a bead in an exquisitely embroidered fabric - this is where a tiny, peaceful village is woven into the landscape, unhurriedly existing among the valleys. Which of them should I write about, which I should devote a few words to? Each one deserves attention, if not stopping during the trip to one of the seaside resorts, then at least slowing down while driving.

Francavilla al Mare, meaning small is beautiful

For some, houses with a soul are only wooden houses. Their interiors are saturated with the scent of boards and resin, they can tell many stories, woven sometimes creaking in the ceiling and log walls. Those who would like to hear their stories, especially the "talkative" houses, will find houses in the open-air museum. Szymbark is located in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, in the heart of the Kashubian Landscape Park. It is located near Kościerzyna, in the most attractive part of Kashubian Switzerland - at the foot of Wieżyca. In the Szymbark forest there is the Center for Education and Promotion of the Region , an open-air museum. Tourists visiting it can not only see the old buildings, but also learn about the culture, traditions and customs of the former inhabitants of the region.

Fucks of Kashubian Switzerland

Belle-Île is the largest of the Breton islands. The French beauty serves as the bedroom of the Morbihan department - the number of people staying there is growing rapidly in the summer. Many buildings are inhabited only in the high season, to turn off the windows in autumn and fall asleep. Thanks to the temperate climate of Belle-Île, the name of which can simply be translated as "a beautiful island in the sea", it provides ideal conditions for relaxation in summer. The average temperature is around 23 ° C, and the maximum temperature is around 30 ° C. You can enjoy the beautiful weather while sightseeing without the risk of dragging foot by foot in the heat.

By bike on Belle-Île

South Tyrol is an ideal destination for lovers of active holidays as well as those seeking peace and relaxation. Full-day mountain hikes, exciting horseback riding tours or relaxing SPA visits are just some of the whole range of activities that can be experienced by visiting the Roter Hahn farms. 1. Farms in South Tyrol are still small and the coexistence of rural culture and Alpine nature has continued for years. At the Roter Hahn farms, you can explore history and actively participate in farm life, without sacrificing the convenience of carefully restored tourist farms.

10 things you&#39;ll love about Roter Hahn farms

Glencoe Valley is a tourist attraction in the Highlands, for which Scotland has been famous for years. Over a decade ago, her landscapes served as the set of the next part of the saga about the little wizard - she became the star of the film "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". In Scottish Gaelic, Glencoe means "valley of tears." The name can be explained in part by the topography of the valley (its slopes are very steep and angular) and in part by its history. At the end of the 17th century, a bloody murder of the villagers by the army of the English monarch, William III, took place there. Thus, the king took revenge on the population for refusing to take the oath of allegiance after suppressing the Jacobite uprising. Like the Katyn massacre in Polish-Russian relations, the Glencoe massacre has cast a dark shadow on relations between Scotland and England for many years.

Climbing up tears

"Good thing you don't know all the secrets of this house, otherwise you would never want to sleep under this roof ..." These are the words Count Strathmore said to Andrew Ralston during the conversation about Glamis Castle. The gigantic structure is considered Scotland's most haunted castle. Glamis Castle is located in the UK County of Angus, in the town of Forfar. It is a place close to the family of the English Queen Elizabeth II. Her mother (Elżbieta Bowes-Lyon) spent her childhood there, and her younger sister (Princess Margaret) was also born here. The building was immortalized in the pages of Shakespeare's play - the king was killed in "Macbeth" in the Duncan Hall.

Ghosts of Glamis Castle

Can we speak of a monument when it was built from scratch, from ruins? When we talk about the monastery on Monte Cassino Hill, no one doubts that it is an object of great historical and cultural importance, despite the fact that it was reborn in the 20th century. During your vacation in the Eternal City, it is worth devoting one day to a trip to Monte Cassino, to the hill where a battle of great importance for Poles took place. After the bloody events of 1944, the cemetery where the soldiers of General Anders' group are buried, remained. For the rest of the world, Monte Cassino is home to Europe's most important Benedictine Abbey. It is also the place where "Ora et labora", or "Pray and work" - the rule of religious life, comes from.

An act of pure stupidity at Monte Cassino

If someone is planning to visit the northern part of Western Norway, he should avoid other routes and take road 64. Otherwise he will regret missing the opportunity to see the bridge leading to heaven.

Wins the number 64

On the coast of Northern Ireland you can see something that will stop the viewer in half a step, opening his mouth in surprise. The basalt columns placed tightly next to each other create a landscape straight from SF movies from the 1980s. Anyone who watched "The Golden Child" with Eddie Murphy will know what we're talking about. There is a very original rock formation in the Irish county of Antrim. It is called the Giant's Causeway, or the Way of the Giants. Situated among the scenery of cliffs, it has fascinated artists for centuries not only with the number of columns it consists of (over 35,000), but also with the shape they formed. They froze in this form about 50-60 million years ago, and their formation is explained by the blow cracks that arose during the period of lava solidification.

About the work of a terrified giant

Lovers of sweets will surely leave Den Bosch with a solid supply of chocolate balls. The city of Hieronymus Bosch will delight with its great cuisine, the charm of well-kept houses and the most beautiful church in the Netherlands.

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