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Aqueduct of Segovia [Segovia, Spain]

El Acueducto de Segovia (Aqueduct of Segovia) is the most important and best preserved example of Roman engineering on the whole of the Iberian Peninsula. InFocus is our photographic close up of this...

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Museo Nacional del Prado [Madrid, Spain]

Museo Nacional del Prado is Spain's national art gallery and features one of the world's finest collections of European art. InFocus our photographic close up of this fantastic art gallery... The post...

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Old and New Cathedrals of Salamanca [Salamanca, Spain]

Opposite the Palacio de Anaya, across the beautiful Plaza de Anaya stand the two cathedrals of Salamanca: Catedral Nueva de Salamanca and Catedral Vieja de Salamanca silhouetted against the cloudless...

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Alcazaba de Malaga [Málaga, Spain]

The Alcazaba of Malaga (from the Arabic al-qasbah, قصبة, meaning "citadel") is the best preserved Alcazaba in all of Spain and is situated on a hill in the centre of the city, overlooking the port....

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Haghpat Monastery, Lori Province, Armenia

Haghpat Monastery, located in the Lori province and overlooking the lush hills of Debed Canyon, is for many one of the main reasons to come to Armenia. Check our our photo gallery of this UNESCO World...

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The best hike around Lake Bohinj, Slovenia – photo eassay and hiking information

Discover the best and most picturesque hike around the famous Lake Bohinj in the Julian Alps, Slovenia. In this post you will find hiking information and the path description with beautiful photos. The...

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Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga, Portugal – photo essay

The sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte is located 5km outside the northern Portuguese city of Braga and comes with an extraordinary zigzag staircase replete with allegorical fountains and fabulous views...

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Kotor Fortress, Montenegro – photo essay and tourist information

Kotor Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers breathtaking views across the stunning Kotor Bay. Check out our essential tourist information guide and magnificent photos of this world-class...

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David Gareja monastery complex, Georgia – photo essay

The 6th century David Gareja monastery complex & Udabno cave monasteries are amongst Georgia's most important landmarks and are located on the arid slopes of Mount Gareja close to the Azerbaijan...

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St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican – photo essay and tourist information

The late Renaissance church of St. Peter's Basilica is the biggest and most famous church in the world and an absolute wonder of religious construction. Explore the prominent building in the Vatican...

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Ishak Pasha Palace, Doğubeyazıt, Turkey – photo essay and tourist information

Perched high up on a mountain plateau 6km south-east of Doğubeyazıt, sits the stunning, semi-ruined Ishak Pasha Palace incorporating Turkish, Georgian, Seljuk, Armenian, and Persian elements to create...

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Kandovan Village, Iran – photo essay and tourist information

Reminiscent of the more famous Cappadocia in Turkey, what makes the pretty little village of Kandovan so unique is the fact that the homes cut into the volcanic rocks are still inhabited, and the...

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Bazaar of Tabriz, Iran – photo essay and tourist information

Situated in the heart of the ancient city of Tabriz, the UNESCO listed Bazaar is one of the oldest and definitely one of the most atmospheric markets in the Middle East. Complete with stunning photos...

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Golestan Palace, Tehran, Iran – photo essay and tourist information

The Golestan Palace (the Palace of Flowers) is the oldest historical attraction in Tehran, Iran and refers to a collection of buildings that were once held within the mud-thatched walls of Tehran's...

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Imam Khomeini Mosque, Isfahan, Iran – photo essay and tourist information

Imam Khomeini Mosque is without doubt a masterpiece of Persian design and arguably the finest example of Islamic architecture anywhere in Iran. Built under the direction of Shah Abbas it is famed for...

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The Bridges of Isfahan – photo essay and tourist information

Some of Isfahan's finest architecture spans the Zayandeh River, contributing to the breathtaking images already abundant in Iran's prettiest city. The bridges of Isfahan, of which there are 11 in...

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Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran – photo essay and tourist information

Naqsh-e Jahan Square (also known as Imam Square and formerly named Shah Square) is one of the greatest construction project in history. The magnificent UNESCO listed square is surrounded by four of...

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Persepolis, Iran – photo essay and tourist information

Founded in 518 B.C. as the capital of the Achaemenid Empire, the city of Persepolis (meaning the city of Persians) is one of Iran's top tourist destinations and a breathtaking attraction. Despite being...

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Yazd Old Town, Iran – photo essay and tourist information (+VIDEO)

Losing yourself in the maze of mud bricked kuches (lanes) of the ancient city of Yazd is one of the highlights of any trip to Iran. Explore the narrow winding alleys and search out the simple...

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Itchan Kala, Khiva, Uzbekistan – photo essay and tourist information

Itchan Kala is the walled inner city of the silk road city of Khiva in Uzbekistan, which was once the last stop before Iran for caravans following the trade routes from China. The space is a magical...

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