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Medieval and Christmas spirit in Nuremberg

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We were treated to both medieval and Christmas spirit in Nuremberg. This German city has a long history and was already a well-developed place in the 13th century with noble merchants, a council of mayors and foreign trade. As you walk the cobbled streets inside the mighty city walls, it's easy to feel the pulse of history.

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Fairytale castle in Germany - Neuschwanstein in Bavaria

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Fairytale castle in Germany - Neuschwanstein in Germany is located in south-west Bavaria on the border with Austria. Disney modelled Sleeping Beauty's castle on the real beautiful Neuschwanstein castle built by King Ludwig II in the 19th century. Located in the region of Hohenschwangau in the Füssen Alps is this fairytale castle in Germany, or knight's castle if you will. Join us at the 'Bavarian King Castle'.

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Amphitheatre in Pula - Arena for gladiators

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Located in southern Istria, the Pula Amphitheatre is the sixth largest amphitheatre in the world, built by Emperor Augustus in 2 AD, and known as an arena for gladiators. This is an impressive historical sight. We tried to see it already when we were here on holiday in July 2011, but during the high season it was very busy. impossible to park in the middle of the city with a motorhome. So today it had to be a new attempt ...

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Things to do in Trogir - 10 sights and experiences

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Updated 2023 - Situated on an island in the Adriatic Sea, Trogir in Croatia offers a city centre with narrow alleys, cobbled streets and cosy outdoor cafes. It's very charming to stroll around here, and the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architecture.

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Stari Grad on the island of Hvar - Croatia's oldest town

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Croatia's oldest town Stari Grad is located on the island of Hvar, in a small bay on the north-west side of the island. The historic town (Pharos) was founded by Greeks in 384 BC, and today it is still a town with narrow, charming alleys and squares. The city also has a lovely harbour promenade. Join us in Croatia's oldest town of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar!

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The Unesco town of Kotor in Montenegro

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Kotor is located deep in the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and recently the number of tourists coming here has increased every year. Many of them come on the big cruise ships that dock in the bay. Kotor is a really charming old town and one of the first things you notice is the large walls that ring the mountain above the town. We immediately wondered ... can you get up there?

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Ohrid in Macedonia - The Jerusalem of the Balkans

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Located on Lake Ohrid, Ohrid is a lovely holiday town in North Macedonia. The city has a long history and is today one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Macedonia, especially in the summer. Ohrid's beautiful lakeside location, together with its rich history, makes it an ideal holiday destination. Here you will find great opportunities for swimming and boat trips, restaurants, shopping and several historically interesting sights.

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Museum on water in North Macedonia

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Museum on water, Bay of the bones is located on Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia. Here they've done what we've wished for in many historical sites we've visited - they've recreated what it might have actually looked like in the past! In this case, we're talking about prehistoric settlements. on the waters of Lake Ohrid.

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Beautiful roads around Lake Ohrid - Albania and North Macedonia

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The roads around Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia are stunningly beautiful. We first drove along Lake Ohrid in Albania, and have now rolled into the North Macedonian side. Here are several nice towns and villages along the lake, and the nature is lush and intensely green.

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Butrint - an archaeological site in Albania

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Butrint is an archaeological site in southern Albania. The city was inhabited for about 3000 years, and the oldest finds date back to 800 BC. There are ruins from completely different eras, and walking around the site you can travel back in your imagination to many different times in history.

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