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Hagia Sofia in Istanbul - a historic shrine

Hagia Sofia in Istanbul is a powerful and impressive historical building, dating back almost 1500 years. When the building was constructed, it was an Orthodox church. Later, Hagia Sofia became a mosque, and then a museum. Today, it is once again an active mosque.

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Riddarhuset in Stockholm - interesting to visit

The Riddarhuset in Stockholm is open to visitors for an hour every weekday, and a visit here is really interesting. Here you can see the Knight's Hall with over 2000 copper armour plates.

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Norrviken's gardens - fantastic park outside Båstad

Norrviken Gardens, located outside Båstad in Skåne, was built in the late 19th century by gardening enthusiast Rudolf Abelin. Today this is a fantastic park with a range of fascinating style gardens, a restaurant and even activities for children. A wonderful destination!

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Solliden Castle on Öland - stroll in a royal garden

Solliden Palace on Öland is the royal family's summer paradise. Although the villa is private, most of the beautiful garden is open to the public. Here you can stroll through beautifully landscaped parks, and perhaps have a coffee at Kaffetorpet.

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Borgholm Castle - powerful castle ruins on Öland, Sweden

Borgholm Castle is sometimes called "the most beautiful ruin in the Nordic region" and is indeed a mighty castle ruin. As well as being impressively large, the castle has a fantastic view of the sea. Borgholm Castle simply must be seen!

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Ales stones - an ancient mystery in Skåne

Ales stenar is Sweden's largest and best preserved ship setting. The stone formation sits magnificently on a hill above the village of Kåseberga on the south coast of Österlen in Skåne. It is known that the shipwreck dates to sometime between 500 and 1000 AD, but much else remains a mystery.

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Canoeing in Wroclaw, Poland - a great experience!

We have tried canoeing in Wroclaw, Poland. What an amazing experience! Sometimes our lives are a bit fast-paced, but during this hour we felt like we were slowing down and enjoying the view and perhaps the last of the summer heat. A wonderful way to experience Wroclaw!

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Aqueduct in Håverud - spectacular by the Dalsland canal

The aqueduct in Håverud is a spectacular construction in Dalsland where road, railway and canal intersect in the air. You can stand for a long time and watch the boats pass through the water-filled metal channel. If you want, you can also join a boat trip from Håverud to Bengtsfors.

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Hamburgsund - West Coast charm and seafood feast

Hamburgsund is a cosy little town on the west coast, with high cliffs, boats, red cottages and an abundance of seafood. Here you can hang out on outdoor terraces, swim, go on boat trips, engage in crab races or feast on the delights of the sea.

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Varnhem - Varnhem monastery and abbey church

Varnhem in Västergötland is home to Varnhem Abbey Church and the ruins of Varnhem Abbey, which was founded in 1150. As well as being exceptionally beautiful, the church is packed with Swedish history.

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