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This is Southern Spain without postcards. Beyond the white villages and crowded monuments lies a landscape shaped by erosion, empire, and…

Old Ladoga is called the "oldest capital of Rus" and the "mother of Russian cities." It is first mentioned in the chronicles in 862, when the Varangian…

Saint Petersburg and its surrounding territories are full of mysteries and enigmas. That is why treasures are constantly and everywhere found here.

A dedicated off-the-beaten-track walking itinerary in Tartu — full of stories, legends, abandoned corners, and quirky places.

Tashkent, like any ancient city, is shrouded in legends and tales. One of the most famous legends is connected to its name, which, according to one…

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, TRNC (also sometimes referred to by the neutral abbreviation Northern Cyprus) is a partially recognized state…

A journey through the real-world locations that brought the Star Wars galaxy to life.

Fuerteventura, with its rugged landscapes and rich history, is home to several enigmatic and abandoned sites that intrigue explorers and history…

In the Moskovsky District of Saint Petersburg lived Boris Strugatsky, one of the most famous Soviet and Russian science fiction writers.

Andrey Nikiforovich Voronikhin was born on October 17, 1759, in the Urals, in the village of Novoe Usolye, Solikamsky Uyezd, Perm Governorate, into the…

Jean Thomas de Thomon (1760–1813) was a French architect. At the invitation of Prince A. M. Golitsyn, he came to Russia (1799), where he received the…

At the turn of the century, a new style began to take shape. It was actually called the "new style" (Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Modern).

Strictly speaking, no one knows when the first bathhouse appeared in Russia, but there are accounts from ancient historians that improvised baths…

Count Bartholomew Bartholomeevich (Bartolomeo) Rastrelli; also Francesco Rastrelli, was born in 1700 in Paris.

In the imperial capital, which was Saint Petersburg, palaces were built for the imperial family and the highest aristocracy; they were meant to showcase…

Besides the very first bridges made from improvised materials, vines, logs thrown over a stream or river, and stones piled into the riverbed, people…

The official name of Monrepos Park is the "State Historical, Architectural, and Natural Museum-Reserve."

The history of Romania is rich and multifaceted, marked by a series of different historical periods.

Millions of people, at different times and for various reasons, have left their homeland to escape persecution or in pursuit of a dream.

Fates of legendary people of our time and past years, interesting stories and legends.

One of the old nicknames of Vilnius is the Lithuanian Jerusalem: in the 18th-19th centuries, it became the unofficial capital of Yiddishland, the…

Daugavpils, a city with many names (until 1920 — Dvinsk; until 1893 — Dinaburg, German name Dünaburg; in 1656–1667 — Borisoglebov; also Nevgin in Russian…

Hidden histories of the city of seven mountains.

Discover the world's most unique music venues! From floating stages to ancient amphitheaters, these 12 incredible locations redefine where we experience…

Latvia is home to unique castles, fortresses, and palaces built centuries ago, which tell the story of the state, its architecture, and its inhabitants…

St. Petersburg has been shaken more than once by high-profile murders. Emperor Paul I was strangled in the Engineers' Castle, Grigory Rasputin was shot…

The Summer Garden was originally created as a summer royal residence, and a part of the Usaditsa Island was allocated for its arrangement: Peter I chose…

In the history of architecture, it is necessary to study not only the preserved but also the lost architectural monuments.

Pre-revolutionary Riga was one of the largest industrial centers in Russia, Europe, and the world.

Architect Domenico Trezzini was born in Switzerland, studied in Italy, and worked in Denmark.

The Peter and Paul Fortress (official name — Saint Petersburg Fortress, from 1914 to 1917 — Petrograd Fortress) is the oldest architectural monument…

Old Delhi (in Hindustani: Purani Dilli) is a district in the central district of Delhi, India.

In 1192, during the reign of Ghyath al-Din Muhammad (1163–1203), construction began in Delhi on a mosque named "Quwwat al-Islam" ("The Might of Islam").

The idea of creating an urban underground railway — a metro — in the northern capital of the Russian Empire, Saint Petersburg, has a long history…

On the territory of modern Serbia lie the ruins of fortresses built in strategically important locations — near rivers, trade routes, and the borders…

Defining the role of the synagogue in Jewish life, the president of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, Alexander Boroda, noted: “The…

Each of us who has ever immersed ourselves in the world of thrilling cinema would love to visit the places where the gripping or romantic scenes…

Traveling through countries, many do not realize that once famous writers walked these very streets.

Explore some of the hidden gems of Cadiz, a town with many amazing sites if you know where to look!

Henri Louis Auguste Ricard de Montferrand (born in French as Henri Louis Auguste Ricard de Montferrand), also known in Russia as August Augustovich…

Define Tarifa? The southernmost point of continental Europe, the place where the Atlantic and the Mediterranean meet, and the primary kitesurfers’…

A diverse array of contributors, from renowned global artists to imaginative prison inmates, has embellished Estepona's outdoor art gallery with over…

Amazing spots and dazzling murals - sights worth checking when in Estepona.

Oman is one of the most beautiful countries in the Persian Gulf. It is distinguished by very picturesque and diverse nature.

No one knows exactly how many lost cities exist on our planet. But those that archaeologists manage to discover invariably arouse great interest, both…

Forts and castles can be found here on the coast, in the mountains, and in the desert — practically in every region of the country.

In its nearly three-hundred-year history, Rostov-on-Don has served as a customs post, a border fortress, and the criminal "Rostov Papa."

In the decorations of facades, entrances, and roofs of St. Petersburg houses, one can find a large number of owls. Owls are considered symbols of wisdom.