A Visit to Geghard Monastery and the Azat Valley — UNESCO
During our visit to Armenia, we wanted to see as many UNESCO World Heritage sites as possible. And Armenia has …
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The Timeless Beauty of Studenica Monastery – UNESCO in Serbia
We like sightseeing and think that must-sees are often worthwhile. So, prior to our travel to Serbia we checked the …
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Colorful Sopocani Monastery and the UNESCO sites of Novi Pazar
Around Novi Pazar, the UNESCO has nominated four different sites as universal World Heritage. This was reason enough for us …
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Hiking from Haghpat Monastery to Sanahin Monastery
In the mountains near the industrial town of Alaverdi in the north of Armenia, two Christian monasteries from the 10th …
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The historic centre of Florence – Days of wonder
The historic centre of Florence is surprisingly empty on a cold evening in March. At night, the cathedral of Florence …
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Zvartnots Cathedral and the churches of Echmiatsin (UNESCO)
At the Yerevan central bus station, we strain our eyes to read the bus destinations. We are planning to visit …
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The Pilgrimage church of Wies – A Baroque stuccoed dream coming true
Stepping out of the forest after a few hours of hiking, we see the church on a low hill across …
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The colourful monastery of Gracanica
Gračanica – calls the bus conductor waving in our direction. Only one other passenger gets off in the quiet Kosovan …
Familia Sagrada – Gaudí’s modernist cathedral
We know what to expect when we walk up the stairs at the metro station Plaza de Gaudí. “Turn around”, …
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Exploring Cologne Cathedral
We have just entered the enormous Cologne Cathedral when an order in long red robes clears his throat. “Please, would …
