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Āraiši Lake Castle is the only reconstruction of a 8/9 – 10th century fortified settlement in Europe; a unique object, which this year is nominated as the Latvian archaeological monument of 2020. The park excels with its unique archaeological findings, the placement of reconstruction on its...

Świnoujście, town, Zachodniopomorskie województwo (province), northwestern Poland, on a low-lying sandy island, Uznam (Usedom), that separates the Szczeciński Lagoon (Oderhaff), a lake at the mouth of the Oder River, from the Baltic Sea. A major fishing port and resort, Świnoujście has fine...

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On 16 September 1941, Soviet forces launched the construction of the Lõpe-Kaimri antitank line to halt the German advance. It runs from west to east in the southern part of the isthmus of Sõrve Peninsula, which is just 3.2 km wide at this point. Comprising two rows of concrete pyramids...

Panga cliff is the highest bedrock outcrop of the Silurian period in Western Estonia and the islands. Its height is 21.3 metres and the bank is divided into two terraces, the second of which lies just inland from a 13 m high bluff overlooking the sea. What makes the cliff particularly valuable...

The north-eastern coast of Muhumaa is bordered by various bluffs.Üügu bluff, which is about 300 m long, is the premier example among them. The bluff is located somewhat inland from the shore but the sea has had a long enduring effect on it over the past millennia and has hollowed out the slate...

Once upon a time, there was a fortress on Gondinga Hillfort. It was taken by occupants during the wars between the Polish and the Normans. When the latter were forced to leave, they gathered all their gold, silver, weapons and other valuables inside the castle, locked its heavy iron doors and...

In the Nature Park “Pape” you can see the lighthouse built in 1910. Initially the lighthouse stood at a distance from the sea, but as over the years a part of the dune has been washed into the sea now it is closer to the waterfront than any other lighthouse in Latvia and it measures 21 m above...

The “Island of Death” was the battlefield site on the left bank of the Daugava River across from Ikskile where Latvia’s first battalions of riflemen (about 8000 volunteers recruited into the 12th Imperial Army of Russia) saw protracted fighting and died in the hundreds as they held off a 1916...

Discover the captivating town of Druskininkai, a true oasis of wellness and relaxation nestled in the picturesque Lithuanian countryside. This premier spa destination has been renowned for centuries for its healing mineral waters and restorative thermal springs.

Telšiai is a city in Lithuania with about 21,499 inhabitants. It is the capital of Telšiai County and Samogitia region, and it is located on the shores of Lake Mastis. Telšiai is one of the oldest cities in Lithuania, probably dating earlier than the 14th century. Between the 15th and 20th...

The narrow-gauge railway of Ventspils includes two railway lines: Circle Line (Riņķa līnija) – 1.4 km Hill Line (Kalna līnija) – 3.0 km Description of the railway line “Museum – Hill” The total length of the railway line “Museum – Hill”, constructed within the framework of a project, is 3...

Hara Island is where the beautiful nature of Lahemaa, history and the perseverance of our ancestors meet. This is a former military case, now known as the Hara submarine base. With the help of underwater engineering facilities, demagnetisation was carried out here which made the hulls of ships...

Marvel at the Baroque beauty of Jelgava Palace through this stunning 4K drone tour. Called the "Latvian Versailles", this magnificent 18th century architectural wonder was once the largest palace in the former Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Experience breathtaking bird's-eye vistas of this...

Discover the majesty of the restored Silesian Ostrava Castle located in the Czech Republic!

Lake Balaton is the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe and a major holiday destination in Hungary. Stretching nearly 80km long and covering over 600 square km, this stunning lake has countless coves, beaches and resort towns along its shores.

Čakovec Castle or Zrinski Castle is a castle in Čakovec, northern Croatia. It is situated at an altitude of 170 m. The castle is located in Zrinski Park, not far from the city's central square. It was built in the 13th century by Count Dimitrius Csáky, after whom the city of Čakovec is named. It...

The Old Town Castle of Varaždin (Stari Grad) is first mentioned in the 12th century and it is believed to have been the centre of Varaždin county life. The Castle has seen many changes in ownership and has been restored and reconstructed multiple times over the centuries. The castle was first...