Top 10 Things to See and Do in the Balkans
From mountains to pristine beaches, from ancient buildings to luxurious resorts – there is something for everyone’s taste.
From mountains to pristine beaches, from ancient buildings to luxurious resorts – there is something for everyone’s taste.
Located in the Llechwedd caverns, the facility provides probably the most exciting bounce experience ever!
One of the most beautiful churches in the world is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
One of the most famous historic bridges in the world and Europe, the Charles Bridge crosses the Vltava river in the heart of the city.
The Medieval looking bridge certainly pops out in Kromlau and the largest park in Saxony.
A picturesque fishing village on the Adriatic Sea has become a popular destination among the tourists.
The Zillertal valley is a striking place, full of lakes. Schlegeis Alpine Road is 13.3 km long and begins at 1 km above sea level.
The hill is one of the most famous sites in the country. The origins of the tradition to make a pilgrimage and leave a cross are uncertain, however, it is associated with the 1831 Uprising.
Situated on the banks of the Hallstätter lake, the idyllic village has a very long history, that dates back thousands of years.
Aurora is called a firefox by the Finns, who used to believe that the lights were a result of a fox causing fire with its tail.
Considered to be the most beautiful canyon in Europe, the Verdon Gorge is 25 kilometers long and 700 meters deep. Part of its beauty comes from the incredible turquoise water of the Verdon River.
Among many architectural treasures in Rome, this castle is less known worldwide. Commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian, the castle, built in 139 AD, served as his mausoleum.
The impressive bridge looks like a sunken corridor, as if the water has parted for the pedestrians. It is installed in a 17th century fort – Fort De Roovere.
Fanad juts out into the Atlantic Ocean and offers some amazing landscapes. It also has Blue Flag beach in Ballymastocker Bay, that is often listed as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world by the magazines.
Have you ever dreamed of escaping the big city and spending a weekend in a romantic small village? Where everything is idyllic – from the nature to architecture.
The incredible glass structure was built in 1887 to exhibit exotic flora and fauna. However, in 2006 Korean artist Kimsooja turned this whole Crystal Palace into an art installation, which made the visitors feel like entering a fairy tale.
The old village, mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086), is famous for its stone cottages built in 17th century. Often referred as the most beautiful village in England, Bibury is definitely very charming and very English.
The great attraction has been built on the Aiguille du Midi, next to the tallest peak in Europe – Mont Blanc. In 3842 m (12604 ft) high the glass box attracts adventurers, who are eager to experience the vast landscape to the Alps.
An ancient town in the province of Perugia fascinates with marvelous architecture, compressed in a rather tiny area. Spello’s Medieval buildings, built on a Roman foundations, determine the dense web of small narrow streets.
Mole refers to a monumental building, while Antonelliana honors the architect of this tallest museum in the world. Built in 1889, the building served as a synagogue and later was turned into a museum.
One of the five villages of the Cinque Terre – a coast of Italian Riviera. If traveling north from La Spezia, Riomaggiore is the first village from the chain. Some vote it to be the most interesting of all five.
The icy island attracts explorers, scientists and adventurers. The Blue River is one of the greatest places to kayak. The melting Petermann Glacier fills in the lower areas of the glacier and creates a clear blue water river.
A town in southern Italy is located on a canyon, which defines Matera’s landscape and architecture. Inhabited since the Paleolithic era, established by the Romans in the 3rd century BC, the town is famous for its cave dwellings.
The impressive wall is part of Trolltindene mountain in the Romsdalen valley. The 1,100 m (3,600 ft) height wall is the tallest vertical rock in Europe. It is a desirable challenge for the climbers and base jumpers.