In ancient times, three castles, Castello Sasso Corbaro, Castello Montebello and Castelgrande, aroused admiration and respect, constituting the defense of Bellinzona. Today they tell their story, guarding the most Italian of all cities in Switzerland. Bellinzona is called the northern gate to Italy. It is located in the southern part of Switzerland, on the eastern bank of the Ticino River. It is famous for its mighty defensive structures - medieval castles, which are among the most important monuments of defensive architecture in the Alpine area. In 2000, all three were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Northern gate to Italy - Bellinzona

Allergy sufferers do not have an easy life. It's hard to enjoy a holiday when your eyes are watering and your runny nose persists. In a polluted time, an allergen can literally be anything from grass pollen to dust, not to mention mold, which can even be found in a multi-star hotel. So how do you allow yourself to have a comfortable rest when there are so many threats around?. There is a place where allergy sufferers can feel safe and literally breathe fully breastfeeding. This place is the German island of Borkum, which was the first island in Europe to be certified by the European Center of Excellence for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF).

A paradise for allergy sufferers - Borkum

At the point where the borders of three countries meet: Italy, Austria and Slovenia, there is the Planica ski jumping facility. It was here that Adam Małysz took the Crystal Ball four times, and Kamil Stoch jumped the farthest of all Poles (in 2011, 226 meters). Planica is located in the Julian Alps, hiding in the shadow of the two-thousanders called Ponce, which is why it is sometimes also called the Valley of Ponce. It is famous for the largest cyclical sports event in Slovenia - the world cup competition in men's alpine skiing. The Letalnica (ski flying hill) located here is the second largest ski jumping hill in the world. Recently rebuilt, on March 20-22, 2015 it will again host world-renowned jumpers.

In the shade of alpine crystal - Planica

There are people who love to travel because of the countless opportunities to make new friends, meet new people. There are also those who would like to wander the world alone, because what matters to them is only contact with nature. The latter would be delighted with Easter Island - the second inhabited island in the world, the second most remote from human clusters. In its solitude, it is second only to the islands of Tristan da Cunha. A trip to the homeland of the Rapa Nui people is a real challenge. Only one airline, Chilean LAN, reaches Easter Island, so it is fully understandable that it is impossible to spend a few days' holiday here. In order not to feel unsatisfied, you should devote much more time to the island, made famous by the government of great heads.

The silent faces of Easter Island

If beer is associated with monks, wine is undoubtedly associated with bishops. And certainly with the bishops of Dakov, a city in the Croatian region of Slavonia. They became famous as lovers of noble drink, and one of them is the name of the renowned Mandičevac wine. Dakovo is a picturesque Croatian city, famous for being the home town of the most bishops in the country. It is situated on the site of an ancient Romanesque settlement called Certissa, in the eastern part of Croatia. The symbol of Dakov is a huge sacred building with an imposing dome - Saint Peter's Cathedral . It inspires admiration not only with its size, but also with the numbers associated with it. It was made of 7 million red bricks, has 2 slender bell towers, moreover, it houses 7 altars, and the whole is decorated with 43 wall paintings. It is located at Piotra Street, being the most characteristic landmark of the city.

Bishop&#39;s wine from Slavonia

Caen is the capital of the Basse-Normandie region in the northern part of France. It is situated on the English Channel, on the Orne River. In the past, William the Conqueror himself made it his seat. Caen was born on a limestone plateau, moreover, this limestone made the town famous due to its high quality. In the past, it was exported to work on the construction of the Tower and Westminster Abbey. The city also owes its development to the Norman prince, William the Conqueror, who built a castle here in the 11th century. Today, the building is a Caen landmark, distinguishing itself from numerous temples. It stands in the very center of the city.

In the seat of the prince of Normans - Caen

Rovinj, situated on the west coast of Istria, is a town famous for its picturesque location on a small hill. Everyone likes it - both wine lovers and naturists. This is Rovinj, one of the most beautiful cities in northern Croatia. If a place is called by many Croatian Saint-Tropez, it must be unique. Rovinj has been competing with other resorts of the country for years, proudly competing with even the most popular ones - Zagreb and Split. It owes its fame to several factors, ranging from the taste of wines produced in the surrounding vineyards, through the atmosphere of a city adored by artists, and ending with the most important - the beauty of its landscapes.

Croatian Saint Tropez - Rovinj

Every fan of French cuisine will love the Lyon restaurant menu. Right here, in a city famous for its numerous collections of contemporary art, you can taste unique asparagus with oyster mousse, crab soup with saffron or ravioli stuffed with snails. Lyon is the third largest city in France (after Paris and Marseille). It is located on the Saone and Rhône mountains in the Rhône-Alpes region in the central-eastern part of the country. It is impossible to deny its charm - it is full of Renaissance tenement houses with arcaded courtyards and beautiful facades. In addition to centuries of history, it attracts tourists with the atmosphere of a cosmopolitan city that is dynamically developing, in no way inferior to the capital.

The city of the wooden puppet - Lyon

Hamburg is a city of musicals, theaters, including the famous Thalia Theater (Hamburg's oldest) and museums - with a special focus on the Panoptikum, the largest wax museum in Germany. In the northern part of Germany, on the Elbe, lies Hamburg - Germany's second largest city and the country's largest port (and one of the largest in the world). It is a financial center, an industrial center, a rail and road junction, and an important container reloading site. At the same time, it is a cultural and historical center of undeniable importance on the national and continental scale. It is difficult to count how many museums and theaters it houses.

Fish Hamburg

Less than a hundred years ago, Poles constituted almost half of Kaunas's population. Today, there are less than 1% of them, but a native of Poland visiting this beautiful city will feel at home here. It is the largest industrial center in the country, but above all an important cultural center (second only to Vilnius). While wandering through Lithuania, it is worth stopping at least for a weekend in Kaunas, one of the country's oldest cities. The more that it is located only 110 km from Vilnius.

Lithuania in a nutshell - Kaunas

Orleans is associated with Joan of Arc, with the stone spans of the Royal Bridge hidden in the morning mist, with the gleaming colorful glow of the gothic facade of Hôtel Groslot, as well as with profiteroles, sweet puffs covered with hot chocolate. Who has not heard of the Maid of Orléans? Probably everyone knows about Joan of Arc, for the same city she came from is not even half known as she is. A pity, because it has many advantages and even more charm. Malicious people call them - quite unfairly - the suburbs of Paris. Perhaps as a child's revenge for moving the capital here in the 15th century, after the city was liberated from the English occupation?.

Sweet Orleans

While visiting Ireland, it is worth going to Cork for a pint of dark beer. The strong bitterness of beer made from heavily roasted barley malt may not suit everyone, but the city has many other advantages for which you need to come here. Cork is a large Irish city (second largest), with the center on an island between the main beds of the River Lee. It is located where the river flows into the Celtic Sea, and most of its streets were built after the river channels were filled up. In the past, there was a swamp here, as the name suggests, derived from the Irish Corcach Mór Mumhan (Great Munster Marsh).

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Northern gate to Italy - Bellinzona