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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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Things to do in Dubrovnik - 16 sights and experiences

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What to do in Dubrovnik, Croatia? Dubrovnik is a fascinating city, full of interesting sights and things to do. The old town, surrounded by a magnificent city wall, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and full of historic buildings.

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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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Struga in North Macedonia - a charming holiday town

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Struga is a small town in North Macedonia located on Lake Ohrid. In summer, the town attracts many tourists, and it is not difficult to understand why.

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Saranda in Albania - 5 great excursions around Saranda

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Curious about Saranda in Albania? Today we offer some tips on the lovely holiday resort of Saranda on the Albanian coast. In many ways, Saranda reminds you of a typical charter resort in Southern Europe, but there are some things that are definitely different... We share our experiences, and we have also listed five great excursions around Saranda.

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Syracuse in Sicily - a Unesco World Heritage Site

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Today we visited Syracuse, on the east coast of Sicily. Syracuse is a city with a long history. In fact, it was founded in 734 BC by Greek colonisers. With half a million inhabitants at the time, it was the most powerful of Greece's colonies across the sea and a direct rival to Athens.

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The historic town of Noto in Sicily

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Today we visited the Sicilian town of Noto. Noto is located south of Syracuse and despite its small size (24,000 inhabitants) is well worth a visit. In 2002, the town and its church were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, and it's not hard to see why. 

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Alhambra in Granada - Palace of the Moors

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Yesterday we visited the main attraction of Granada: the Alhambra Castle and Palace. The palace was built by the Moors in the 1250s to the end of the 14th century and consists of gardens and buildings from the last Islamic dynasty in Spain. It is interesting to walk around the grounds, which are quite large and located on a hill with great views of both Granada and the Sierra Nevada.

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Malbork Castle in Poland - a medieval knight's castle

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Malbork Castle in Poland is located in the Polish city of the same name. The castle was built by the Teutonic Order in the 14th century and is the largest brick building in Europe. It is a really powerful castle, which you won't want to miss during your visit to Poland.

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