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A masterpiece of nature, the only island with an almost perfect heart shape which, unlike many others around the world, never changes its contours, neither at low or high tide, nor during the impetuous and powerful winds of bora that hit the coastline. Galesnjak Island, also known as Lovers'...

Zadar, Italian Zara, Latin Jadera, picturesque historical town in southwestern Croatia, the former capital of Dalmatia. It is located on the end of a low-lying peninsula that is separated by the Zadar Channel from the islands of Ugljan and Pašman. The inlet between the peninsula and the mainland...

Ostri Rat Lighthouse is situated in Zadar. It was built in 1869 by Austro Hungarian Empire. The height of the lighthouse tower is 14.0 meters (46.0 feet). The focal height is 14.0 meters (46.0 feet). The nominal range of the main light is 15.0 nautical miles (28.0 kilometers).

Desecrated but never destroyed, set on fire but never burned down, the Hill of Crosses is a potent symbol of faith, hope, and freedom. And for pilgrims, it is another must-visit location in Lithuania. The Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai is a hill covered with thousands of wooden crosses. During...

Ptuj’s castle hill, which offers far-reaching views, was already settled during the Neolithic age, from the 5th millennium BC onwards. In the ancient Poetovio, important public buildings stood on the hill, and in the early Middle Ages the area was used as a burial ground. The remains of the...

The Birini Castle, built in 1860 on the hill next to Lake Birini, is admired for its elegant and expressive outline. Architect Friedrich Wilhelm Hess designed the castle. The building’s overall architectural style can be classified as Neo-Gothic but its interior design is in the Neo-Renaissance...

The Liechtenstein Castle, situated on the southern edge of the Vienna Woods, family seat of the Prince of Liechtenstein, is not a museum in the traditional sense, but a while steeped in history, but also very lively place, which annually attracts thousands of visitors from around the world. In...

Host to a wide range of wildlife, this nature reserve along the lower Krka River is known for its pristine waterfalls. Hop on a 25-minute ferry ride from the entrance to reach the Skradinski buk waterfall—the park’s main attraction. You won’t get to swim at this waterfall, but you can join a...

Nida Lighthouse has had two lives: the first lasted from its construction in 1874 until the end of the Second World War, and the second began during the Soviet era, in 1953, with the construction of the 29-metre-high lighthouse that still stands today. At the birth of the lighthouse, the hill...

BUILT BY WINDS AND SEA currents, the Curonian Spit is a ribbon of sand separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. The barrier bar has been designated a national park by both Lithuania and Russia. As a protected area within a protected area, the Dead Dunes are one of the most dramatic...

The Pervalka Lighthouse, standing in the Curonian Lagoon next to Pervalka in front of the Žirgai Cape (Eng. “Horses’ Cape”) in the Birštvynas Point was built and began operating on November 27, 1900. It is the only lighthouse in the Curonian Lagoon that is located on the water, not on land, on a...

Я сделал предлжение своей супруге на высоте самой высокой ТВ Башни в Прибалтике, это конечно не та башня, но песня именна та! :) Люблю тебя фырча!!!!!! Ты мой soul mate! The cornerstone is laid. A total of 32 construction companies took part in the construction of the Tallinn TV Tower. Two...

The picturesque coastline and five islands of Lake Pühajärv make it the biggest lake in the region. There is a beach with a beach house, ball game courts, a children's playground, rest areas, cafés, and a pier by the northern tip of Lake Pühajärv. In the southern tip, there is the Kooliranna...

The Pesapuu watchtower is 30 meters high (the top observation platform is 27 meters from the ground) and it resembles a tree with two bird nests. The architect Karmo Tõra was the original author of the idea. The watchtower is eye-catching during both the day and the night. In the evening...

This place has been populated from ancient times, which is indicated by Couronian ancient burial grounds not far from the manor house. The manor house was first mentioned in written documents in 1429. The first people, who, most likely, received the manor lands, were Couronian families (Gudeki...

In the Middle Ages there was no sea port in Pärnu. That is why cargo meant for the ships had to be transported with barges. The major obstacle to the development of sea trade was the settling of sand at the estuary of the river. At the request of the major merchants in Pärnu, it was ordered by...