Czech Republic - Prague

 Welcome to the fourth and final post on my blog. I am glad that I could introduce you to 4 European cities that are very popular among tourists and as a city break. As you can see from the title, today I will tell you about the Czech Republic, and more specifically Prague.

Charles Bridge / turkishairlines.com

Little Bit About Prague

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, located in the western part of the country. The original name Praha comes from the Czech word práh - meaning threshold, and it refers to the princess Libusza.

Things To Do/See In Prague

- Prague Astronomical Clock (Prague Orloj) -

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Above you can see how the astrological clock works

The clock is in the tower of the Old Town Hall, every hour figures appear outside, describing something else. More information can be found in the book "Art and History of Prague".

- Charles Bridge -

photo by BigStock / miastaeuropy.com

There are statues of thirty saints on the bridge, the bridge connects two districts of Lesser Town and Old Town. The bridge was designed by Peter Parler, who was commissioned to build the bridge. This is an attraction that you must definitely visit while in Prague.

- Hradcany, the Royal Castle -

the Royal Castle / ravensburger.org

Another attraction worth seeing is the Royal Castle in the Hradčany district. While on the Charles Bridge, you can see the Castle from it as it is located on the high bank of Prague. An interesting fact is that the castle is listed in the Guinness Book of Records because it is the largest Castle in terms of area in the world.

In the same district where the Royal Castle is located, there are many more monuments and attractions, which include:

- Schwarzenberg Palace

- The Powder Tower

- The Old Royal Palace

- or even the Golden Lane

Hope you liked all the blog posts I posted. Thank you for your support throughout this period of posting these travel blogs. I hope that you were interested enough in any of the cities to add them to your list and visit them soon.

Scotland - Edinburgh - Things To Do, See

Welcome to my blog for the third time 👋👋. Today's post will be about the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh. I will present you places worth seeing in the magical capital of Scotland.

Little Bit About Edinburgh

Gael. Dùn Éideann, A city in Great Britain with a population of over 500,000. Since 1999, the city has been the seat of the Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh is much smaller than Glasgow, although it is much more often visited by tourists or even for leisure by local people. It was in Edinburgh that the Harry Potter novel was created, whether the outstanding actor Sean Connery also came from there.

Things To Do/See in Edinburgh

- Royal Mile - 

It is a historic street that is worth walking through because of its nature and the number of streets, alleys that used to be teeming with life, leaving behind great views for fans of photos.

- Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens -
 

The castle is situated on a hill overlooking Edinburgh. Every day at 1 p.m. you can hear and see a shot from the local military cannon. In addition, you can visit the castle from the inside, where the museum is located, and numerous artifacts from earlier years. Below the castle is Princess Street Garden, which can be used as a stopover and as a rest, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery. An interesting fact is that in this garden there is an annual Christmas Market.

- Museums - National Museum of Scotland
and Scottish National Gallery - 

Another attraction worth visiting are the free museums with exhibits depicting the world at the turn of the centuries. The museums are completely free, it is worth spending a few hours visiting them because you can see many works of many renowned artists here.

Other Things To Do/See

In addition to the places I have listed above, Edinburgh has a lot more to offer that are worth visiting, such as:

- Edinburgh Zoo

- many viewpoints (Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park, Scott Monument)

- Portobello

For more information, I invite you to visit VisitScotland where you can take a closer look at places worth visiting.

Until soon in the last post on my blog, the destination will be Prague 😉.

Poland - Kraków, Krakow, Cracow

Hi, I hope you have enjoyed my blog so far. While creating the list of cities to visit in Europe, I was wondering about which city or country I can make another post. I decided to write about Krakow because it is not surprising that Krakow is in the top five. In this post, I want to show you what this amazing city has to offer and why it is worth visiting.

Little Bit About Krakow

Set on the banks of the River Wisła, Krakow is a city located in the south of Poland. Krakow is Poland’s centre for art and culture and is packed with impressive architecture and fascinating history to discover which dates back to the 13th century.

River Wisła

Things To Do/See In Krakow

- Old Town, Main Market Square - 

The Main Market Square is located in the very heart of Krakow's Old Town. It is the largest market in Europe, and on summer days it is filled with flower stalls or even bagel sellers, who are very popular, of course, there are people on the market who offer carriage rides. The square is surrounded by many open-air cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy a selection of Polish beers, dishes, but also watch the busy square.
Note ❗, if you want to enjoy your meal and enjoy the beautiful scenery, go ahead, but be aware that you will come across prices much higher here than in other restaurants away from the Main Square.

Main Market Square

- Wawel Royal Castle - 

Wawel is a limestone hill located in the centre of Kraków upon the Wisla River. The Wawel Castle is one of Europe’s largest royal castles. The castle was once home to the kings of Poland and it is formed of religious buildings that date from various periods of constructions.

Royal Castle

   

Royal Castle at night

                                              
There are five different museum sections you can visit, as well as gardens and the cathedral where Pope John Paul II was archbishop before he became Pope. There is also a lot of legends about a Wawel dragon, that is believed to have prowled the underground of the castle many years ago. If you ever get the chance to visit the castle, to find more out more about if from any of the tour guides that will be happy to tell you the fascinating legends, and history about Wawel.  

- Auschiwtz - Birkenau - 

Main entrance to the camp - Museum

This recommendation will come as no surprise as many people think of Auschwitz when they hear about Krakow. Auschwitz, which is located in Oświęcim, about 66 kilometers west of Krakow, is the largest of the Nazi concentration camps, serving as a concentration camp and site of extermination for the European Jewish community during World War II. You must visit this place while in Krakow, it touches the heart.

Auschwitz II - Birkenau

I hope you like the blog so far 😉, if you have any interesting suggestions for the next post, let me know in the comments. Until next week ✌.

Croatia - Split,Trogir,Malačka

My name is Damian, I had the opportunity to visit Croatia several times. For this reason, I decided that my first blog post would be about Split and what to see in and around Split.

 Little Bit About Split

Split is the second-largest city in Croatia, after the capital city Zagreb, however, it is the largest city in the Dalmatia region. From ruins dating back to the roman empire to a stunning seaside promenade lined with palms, packed with bars and restaurants. It is a perfect destination for anyone who would like to relax in the Croatia sunshine and history of this beautiful city. 

Things To Do/See In Split

- The Riva - Promenade -

Split - Promenade

Split - The Riva

This promenade runs along the southern part of Split, along its harbor. The long, lively promenade is lined with palm trees that can be admired against the backdrop of the harbor while sitting and drinking coffee or tea on one of the nearby benches. Filled with great restaurants and nice cafes that let you enjoy a cup of popular Croatian coffee or a glass of cold local beer, wine with an amazing view of the Adriatic Sea. It is a popular meeting place during the day, but also at night when the promenade is amazingly illuminated. 

- Diocletian's Palace - 

It is probably one of the most popular attractions in Split and well worth seeing. Considered one of the most impressive Roman ruins, this ancient palace built in the 4th century for the Roman emperor Diocletian contains a military camp, the Golden Gate, and the villa where the Roman emperor Diocletian retired. The palace is located in the Old Town, which is very popular for its well-preserved Renaissance architecture that allows visitors to have centuries of history intersecting before their eyes. Game of Thrones fans knows this place very well, as the Game of Thrones scenes were filmed in this stunning location.

Diocletian's Palace

Golden Gate

Explore Croatia Outside of Slpit
- Kozjak / Malačka - 

To the north, the Kaštela Bay is surrounded by the mountains Kozjak, Opor and Trečanica, which gently descend towards the sea. About 27 km from Split is Kozjak, which has one of the tourist spots worth visiting and from which you can see all of Croatia along the Adriatic Sea.

 In the past, caravan routes led through Mount Kozjak. Currently, in Kozjak and the surrounding mountains of Kaštelanska Zagora, there is about 80 km of marked mountain routes, which are very pleasant for recreational mountain trips. The rock cliffs of Kozjak are known for their mountaineering climbing directions (near the "Malačka" mountain shelter), which are not very heavy and you can also climb here for recreational purposes.

View of the Adriatic Sea, Split, Trogir

Malačka

With this accent I would like to end my first blog post. I encourage you to follow my blog and would like to inform you that posts will appear regularly every week (up to 4 weeks).

Have a nice day, take care ! 😎✅