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Porto is a perfect place for people who love pretty cities. Porto has a nice atmosphere, a very beautiful culture, many beautiful sights and cultural delights. Porto is famous for their boats and for example their iron bridges. The city is also well-known for its its kitchen, food and a few beautiful beaches.Porto is Portugal’s largest and most important city after lisbon. It is very close to the sea so you can get to the beach very easily. The town is located in the north of Portugal on the Duoro River . Porto is known for its narrow streets filled with colored houses and street art. Also the train station of São Bento in Porto is very nice and is one of the most beautiful stations in the world. Portugal is also very well-known for its historic trams. These have all kinds of colors and traveled over the iron bridges of Porto.

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Portugal is a very beautiful country, it is located in Europe, next to Spain. Portugal has a lot of amazing coasts, perfect for whale watching! You can spot sperm whales, dolphins and even sea turtles. The whole trip takes three hours in total. The boat you will be in during the trip has lifejackets, so you are guaranteed to be safe. 94% of the tourists recommended it. If you are interested in this amazing life experience, you can see the information here.

The trip costs €55,00 per person. Service animals are allowed on the boat. You can book this activity on the website and after you purchased your ticket you can see it on your mobile phone.If you want to cancel, you must do this 24 hours before the activity starts.

Available languages ​​are: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish.

Highlights:

From inland, the boat is guided for a high chance of cetacean sightings.

Life jacket and waterproof top keep you safe and comfortable on board your boat.

Finish with a look at the islet 'Princess Ring' (Vila Franca do Campo).

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It’s the freestanding bell tower of the cathedral of Pisa. The height of the tower is 185 ft. 11 and the tower is 849 years old. The tower has 251 steps from the bottom to the top. The weight of the tower is about 14.500 tonnes. It takes around 30 minutes to climb the tower of Pisa. The leaning tower of Pisa has gone through several renovations.

Shortly after building the second floor of the tower in 1173, it started to hang on its side. After that, construction was stopped for almost 100 years, because it was battling with Genoa, Lucca and Florence. In an effort to stop the tilt, the engineers built the upper floors with one side taller than the other. That’s why the tower isn’t only tilted, but also curved.

People always like to make weird pictures where it looks like they’re touching the tower or doing something like a handstand.

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Trauttmansdorff Castle is a Castle at the eastern of Merano towers, in Italy. Trauttmansdorff Castle has popular botanic gardens, the Trauttmansdorff’s Gardens. The gardens have many colorful plants and flowers from all around the world in it. There are also some animals in the gardens. There are fountains, lakes, a greenhouse, some benches and a forbidden garden. The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle is a recreational attraction. The gardens were laid in circa 1850 by Count Joseph von Trauttsmandorf. Elisabeth of Austria was a frequent visitor of the gardens. The Trauttmansdorff Gardens opened in 2001 for tourists.  There 80 gardens.

In 1300 there was a small castle (Castel di Nova) built on this place. In 1600 the nobleTrauttmansdorff family bought this castle. The family gave the castle an upgrade. In 1846 Joseph von Trauttmansdorff fell in love with the castle. He renovated the castle and made it a neo-Gothic castle. Then the castle got his name. The Trauttmansdorff Castle gained popularity when in 1870 the Austrian empress Sissi, together with her daughters Gisela and Marie Valeria, chose the castle as her holiday residence for seven months! In 1889 came Sissi for the second time to Trauttmansdorff Castle. After the two World Wars, Trauttmansdorff Castle almost collapsed. The castle was renovated from 2000 until 2003. Pets are not allowed!

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Location

Kinderdijk is near Rotterdam and near the Lek. A river in the Netherlands. Its location is below sea level and in a polder. It's in south Holland and from Schiphol to Kinderdijk it's 1 hour and 2 minutes of driving to the parking lot then you have to walk or cycle to the windmills. It's best to go in the summer because you can swim in the water and take a boat ride.

History of Kinderdijk

The whole Kinderdijk lies below sea level, and for centuries people have made sure that the water won’t cause havoc. The windmills and waterways.

The old windmills play a big role in Kinderdijk. A thousand years ago Kinderdijk was a peat swamp, trapped between raging rivers and the mighty sea. The only people who came there were hunters and fishers. They only came in the summer, when the water was low enough.

When the first actual residents decided to stay in Kinderdijk, they built houses on top of the sand dunes so that their homes would stay put. The ground appeared to be fertile, and more and more people decided to start living near the quickly getting richer trading cities of the West-Netherlands.

Eventually, dikes were built to control the water from the rivers. Another problem appeared, though: The rain- and rainwater had to be disposed of so that the land itself would be put under water.

Years later, a Dutch count gave the order to set up regional water authorities. These had the purpose of keeping the land safe from the water. Eventually, the water was controlled and led to one point, where it would be deposited: We call that point Kinderdijk. It marks the first big leap in the development of the system of water management, and as you can see, it still does its job.

What can you do in Kinderdijk?

There are multiple windmill museums, two of them are always open to the public. Every singular one has its own backstory. Step aboard the South Holland barge 'Alles heeft zijn tijd' and visit this floating exhibition in the World Heritage.

With your entrance ticket you also get on one of our tour boats. Let the impressive World Heritage Site slide past you from the water. The multi-screen film in the De Fabriek auxiliary pumping station takes you through the history of Kinderdijk in a nutshell. Why is Kinderdijk actually called Kinderdijk? Visit the beautiful Wisdom pumping station and inspect the impressive flywheels in the engine room for yourself. The smell of fresh lubricant greets you.

In the Bird Theater we introduce you to 22 protagonists from the Kinderdijk bird world. It is the gateway to discovering nature in Kinderdijk World Heritage. With our Kinderdijk app full of audio tours and background information, you can enjoy your visit even more. Extra depth below sea level! When you're done you can go to our gift shop to buy yourself some nice gifts. Buy yourself a nice souvenir for yourself and have a nice day.

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Madurodam is in Den Haag. Madurodam

is near the sea. That makes it a great

attraction because after u can take a dive

in the sea. If you wanna drive from the airport it's 44,4km (37 mins). So it's not very far!

What can you do in Madurodam?

You can experience the Netherlands as a tiny place. There are a lot of tiny buildings from famous places in the Netherlands. You can find city’s, churges, attractions and much more! There are 700 buildings! Only the hospitals and graveyards are missing.

Opening hours:

Monday   11:00 - 17:00

Tuesday 11:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00

Thursday 10:00 - 17:00

Friday 10:00 - 17:00

Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

The history of Madurodam

In 1940 was in world war 2 a special group that made sure that jews where saved. The family that gives shelter to a few kids are seen by the Nazi’s . When the Nazi’s came to arrest the family, the family fleds to different countries (Londen, Canada and the USA). In those countries this family meets Joshua and Rebecca Maduro. Back in the Netherlands they interfere with a hospital. A member makes a tiny Netherland (Madurodam) and the yield from this goes to a hospital in England.

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Tourism: Pałac Kultury i Nauki (Palace of Culture and Science)

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Tourism: Pałac Kultury i Nauki (Palace of Culture and Science)

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The Palace of Culture and Science is the second highest tower of Poland. The name of the tower used to be “Jozef Stalin-palace”. But after Stalin made the soviet union so powerful his name was removed. The tower is 237 meter high. There are 3288 rooms on 42 floors with a total area of 120,000 square meter. The construction started in 1952 and lasted until 1955, it was a gift from the Soviet Union to the people of Poland. The building was the symbol of the Soviet rule of Poland and therefore not loved by the Poles. There were many noises to demolish the building, but the demolition would be very expensive and therefore this was never carried out. There is a tourist lookout on the 30th floor. In 2000, four dials were hung, with a diameter of 6.3 meters. This makes the building the second tallest clock tower in the world.

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The Polish name for Warsaw is 'Warszawa'. Warsaw has 18 districts on an area of 517 km². The city is built about 100 meters above sealevel. Almost 1,8 million people live in Warsaw!

Top ten things to do:

1. Climb up Old Town observation tower

2. Visit Warsaw Uprising Museum

3. Visit Copernicus science centre

4. Pay a visit to the city centre

5. Walk the Royal Route

6. Visit the National Museum

7. Go to Łazienki Park

8. Visit the Wilanów Palace

9. Take a walk to the Saxon Garden

10. Walk along the Wisła River

Made in Holland by 2G1.

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Things to do in Zagreb (Capital of Croatia)

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Things to do in Zagreb (Capital of Croatia)

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Things to do in Zagreb:

Admire the beautiful architecture of the Lower Town

Wander around the Upper Town

Ride one of the shortest funiculars in the world

Visit the Cathedral

Shop at the Stone Gate

Shop at Dolac market

Visit Mirogoj cemetery

Visit Museums

Find street art

Track down Zagreb Solar System

Walk through the Griĉ Tunnel

Enjoy the culinary scene

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Amsterdam:
The capital city of The Netherlands is Amsterdam. Many people don't know The Netherlands and think that Amsterdam is the country. It's called Amsterdam because the river: "De Amstel", flows through the city. In most countries the government is in the capital city but in the Netherlands it's not. The government is in Den Hage.
Famous sights of Amsterdam are the Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum, Madame Tussauds, Anne Frank House, Nemo museum, Artis ( an Zoo) and you can also go to the Vondelpark.

Bikes:
The Netherlands is a real biking country, a lot of people own their own bike, and (almost) every kid goes to school on their bike. You can find more than 400 kilometres of cycle paths in Amsterdam alone.

Fun facts:
The motto under the sign of Amsterdam (three crosses) says heroic, determined and merciful.

The nickname of Amsterdam is Mokum. It comes from the Hebrew word of makan, which means city.

And did you also know that The Netherlands has the tallest average height in the world? The average man is 6 feet tall (184 cm), and the average woman is 5,6 feet tall (170 cm).

-2g1, NL

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Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, it's located in the south-west of Portugal. It has 24 districts (Freguesias) since november 2012, before it had 53 freguesias.

Sports:
Lisbon has their own footballclubs called: "SC Benfica, Sporting Lisbon and Belenenses Lisbon", all the clubs play in the Premeira Liga and often in the Champions league. Sporting Lisbon is the footballclub where Cristiano Ronaldo started his professional career.

Music:
Lisbon has hosted Eurovision in 2018, after Salvador Sobral took the victory there. Portugal has never won Eurovision before that.

Economics:
Lisbon is the wealthiest region in Portugal. And it's the 7th most livable city in the world according to the magazine "Monocle".

By 2G1, NL

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Capital city of Italy

In Italy they speak Italian. The capital city of Italy is Rome.

-Style

Roman architectural style continued to influence building in the former empire for many centuries, and the style used in Western Europe beginning about 1000 is called Romanesque architecture to reflect this dependence on basic Roman forms.

-Who rules Italy

Italy has been a democratic republic since June 2, 1946.They do have a president. The current president is Sergio Mattarella, and the current prime minister is Mario Draghi.

-Culture

Italian culture is commonly associated with art, music and food. It is the homeland of the Roman Empire, the Roman Catholic Church and the main center of the Renaissance, which flourished through Europe for centuries.

- Population/ klimaat:

population of Rome: 2,873 million

Climate: Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and warm to hot summers.

- How do they live there

Romans are a warm and friendly people; you'd be unlucky to encounter someone who didn't love to talk about the joys of Italian cuisine or history.

-NL 2G1

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Ankara it is the capital of Turkey and, with about 5.6 million inhabitants, the second most populous Turkish city. The city extends on the Anatolian plateau at 938 meters above sea level.  Strategically located in the center of the country, it serves as a crossroads for the national motorway and railway network and represents an important commercial and industrial center.
The historic center of the city is located on a rocky hill that rises 150 meters above sea level from the flat plains of the right bank of the Ankara River, a tributary of the Sakarya River. Ankara can be considered a fairly green city.
Climate
The climate in Ankara and continental, characterized by very harsh winters with snow and ice and temperatures that reach down to -20 degrees; summer is very hot with temperatures approaching 30-40 degrees and strong temperature variations between day and night.

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Population
Warsaw is the capital of Poland, it is located in the eastern center part of the village on the river Vistola.
In terms of population it is the biggest city of Poland, in its metropolitan area there are about 3.100.844 people.
It ranks in tenth place of the most populous of city the European Union. This city constitutes at the same time a common and a district.
History
The origin of the city go back up in the end  of the  XIII century, with the first residence of the dukes of Masovia. The duke Boleslaw II founded here the nucleus of the royal castle. In this period it fits the date of the first documented quotation of Warsaw. In 1526, with the death of the last duke Masavia Janusz III, Warsaw step under direct rule of the kings of Poland. In 1596 the king Sigismondo III Wasa  moved his residence and doing it the new capital of the kingdom of Poland. In 1655 the Swedish occupied the city causing numerous destructions. In 1764 was elected king Stanislao Augusto Poniatowski. In 1815 was the capital of the Polish kingdom ,ruled by the Zar of Russia. In 1918 the Poland returned to be indipendent. In 1920 the polish army defeated the Red army. In 1939,with the german invasion,was occupied from the Nazis. In genuary 1945 the Red army free Warsaw by the German invasion;most of the city was destroyed. In 1980 the old town of the city was enrolled in the Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

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Zagreb is the seat of the central organs of the state (the Parliament, the President of the Republic, the Government and the Prime Minister, the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court) and practically all the ministries. It is also a university (University of Zagreb, Croatian Catholic University, Libertas International University, high schools, polytechnics) and metropolitan archbishopric (the archdiocese of Zagreb with suffragan dioceses in Varaždin, Sisak, Bjelovar-Križevci and the Greek-Catholic eparchy in Križevci of the Byzantine rite).
Zagreb is located between the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain and the north bank of the Sava. Its favorable position, in the south-western part of the Pannonian plain, which extends to the Alps, the Dinaric Mountains, the Adriatic Sea and the other regions of Pannonia, make it an important point of exchange for traffic between Europe. central and the Adriatic.
The city of Zagreb is located in the oceanic climate belt near the border of the humid continental climate. Zagreb is characterized by very hot and muggy summers and cold winters. The average winter temperature is 1 ° C (34 ° F), while the average summer temperature is 20 ° C (68 ° F). During autumn rain and fog are common while snow occurs easily from December through March.
Zagreb's largest industry is wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. Other important industries are information and communication, and electricity and gas. Tourism is on the rise in Zagreb.

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Statistics
residents: 505 526
surface: 100,05ab./km²
language: portuguese
density:5 052,73 ab./km²
Places
Those who go to Lisbon and do not visit the Castle of São Jorge will surely miss an unforgettable moment. It is the highest point of Lisbon, in the middle of the most characteristic districts.
The Parque das Nações is a successful case of recovery of a disused industrial area, in a beautiful location on the river bank. Worth a visit is the Oceánario, one of the largest aquariums in Europe, where you can observe the fauna and flora of the various oceans of our planet.
When you cross the Baixa, the city center, the Elevador Santa Justa immediately hits the attention. This lift offers a splendid view of the ancient part of Lisbon, and it is fascinating to climb with an elevator that is more than one hundred years old, designed by Ponsard, a disciple of the great architect of the iron buildings, Gustave Eiffel.
History
Lisbon probably has Phoenician origins and was in Roman times the Felicitas Julia in honor of Julius Caesar. In Roman times the present capital of Portugal enjoyed great benefits.
After the Romans and several invasions, the Arab period began, which with the reconquest of the Christians was later abolished as an official language; Lisbon was proclaimed capital of the kingdom of Portugal.
From Lisbon began the voyages of the greatest explorers of history such as Vasco da Gama, the first in Europe to sail to India passing the Cape of Good Hope.
The history of Lisbon was also marked by the invasion of the Napoleonic army, the assassination of King Charles I of Portugal and the revolt that led to the establishment of the Republic. In the last years of the twentieth century it was the European capital of culture.

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The name Athens derives from the divinity Athena. Fate had predicted that the city was the most powerful in all of Greece, so the Goddess Athena wanted it in custody. Poseidon also wanted it in custody for it proximity to the sea. Neither of them wanted to give the city to the other, so Zeus intervened, and let the people decide. Poseidon made a horse appear (symbol of power and war) and Athens made an olive tree appear (symbol of serenity and peace). Following the advice of a sage, the Athenians chose Athens as war should lead them to great goods but little tranquility while peace was secure and aroused tranquility.
The most beautiful places of Athens

Unesco World Heritage Site since 1987, the Acropolis, consisting of the Parthenon and other monuments like Propylaea, Erechtheum and the temple of Athena Nike, present on this rock about 156 meters above sea level. We are in fact in the presence of the largest architectural complex of ancient Greece. In addition to the fantastic temple of the divinity Athena, in Athens there is also the temple of Poseidon, god of the sea. These places are all decorated with different types of columns: Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. So we can say that Athens is a historical artifact through. Athens also boasts of breathtaking beaches!

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According to the Greek mythology the establishment of Athens started with a game, hosted by Zeus; Athena and Poseidon both wanted the city to be theirs. The one of them who gave Zeus the most useful gift, would be the winner and the city would be theirs. Poseidon gave Zeus a horse, Athena an olive tree (A symbol of peace), with this, she won the game. From then on, she was known as the protector of Athens.
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History:

The valley owes its name to the mills that ground a lot of grain there, this took place in the eighth to the fourteenth century.

Geography:                                                        Near the valley are two rivers: the Casarlano-Cesarano and S. Antonino. Therefore there is a lot of humidity.

Characteristics:                                                This is one of the most beautiful views of the Sorrento Peninsula. It almost feels like a fairytale. It is known for its special plants. The reasons for growing these particular plants include the good moisture that the area has.

British tourist died:
Richard Hollingsworth Dyne Knox, 27, has died from his injuries after falling down more than 150ft when he went for a walk with friends along a picturesque cliffside Italian beauty spot. He suffered fatal injuries after he lost his balance while returning home to a youth hostel. He was staying with four friends. Just hours after they arrived at their holiday. The mountain rescue teams were at the scene quickly, but it took three hours to pull Richard up from the mountain side because it was dark and the area was dangerous. Twelve hours after he fell, and less than a day after he arrived, hospital officials announced he had died after his condition had dramatically worsened due to internal injuries.

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Milan has very nice shopping districts, one of them is shown in the picture above. You can shop there all day. In the surroundings from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II there are many well-known shopping streets. The famous Quadrilatero della Moda fashion district is located here around the shopping streets Via Montenapoleone, Via Sant'Andrea, Via della Spiga and Via Manzoni.

In 1864, the construction of the passage began. Giuseppe Mengoni provided the design, as he had won the design competition. On March 7th in 1865, King Vittorio Emanuele II laid the foundation stone and the passage was opened on September 15th in 1867. The arch on the side of Piazza Duomo was still missing at that time. The designer Mengoni fell from a scaffold in 1877 and died. This happened just before they completed the entrance gate that would finish the passage.

The passage was built in a very short amount of time. An abundance of stucco, marble and mosaics was used. The reason the passage was completed so quickly was mainly because the iron construction was made in France so that it could be assembled on site.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II still looks pretty much the same as in Mengoni’s original design. The floor is one of the eye-catchers of the building. The beautiful mosaics were re-laid in 1966-1967. In the center is depicted the sign of the royal family of Savoy as well as a bull. It is said that it brings good luck if one walks across the genitals of the bull.-

The building consists of four corridors, covered with glass, which come together in a transparent dome. These corridors open onto Piazza Duomo, Piazza della Scala, Via Selvio Pellico and Via Ugo Foscolo.

The dome is 47 meters high, from the floor to its highest point, and it has a diameter of 39 meters. Because a lot of glass was used, it appears to be an amazingly airy ceiling, even though it contains 353000 kilograms of iron.

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Capela dos Ossos is a small interior chapel built in the Church of St. Francis. This is not a normal chapel, because the walls are covered with skeletons. The capela dos Ossos is the last resting place for 1250 skeletons. The bodies were exhumed in 1816 in the overcrowded cemeteries in Faro. The church was made in 1719 and the chapel in 1816.

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The São Bento train station in Porto is one of the most beautiful stations in the world. As many as 20,000 painted tiles, azulejos, adorn the station concourse. Of course you can explore Porto on foot. But all the special modes of transport that the city offers you are also very nice and comfortable. From antique tram to funicular, from tuk tuk to boat, from tourist train to hop-on hop-off bus.

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Auschwitz is a concentration camp. In the time from 1940 to 1945 were in Auschwitz more then 1,5 million people murdered. Auschwitz was built next to a village named Oświęcim. Auschwitz is a memorial site for the terrible things that happened there. 1.3 million Jeniiggerws were imprisoned and 1.1 million were killed.

On the 27nd of Januari Auschwitz was freed by the Soviet Red Army. The Nazi’s tried to destroy Auschwitz to cover the crimes they comitted there, but the Red Army was faster than they expected. on January 27, there will be a memorial for the victims.

One of the greatest criminals from Auschwitz was Joseph Mengele, a doctor who did horrible things to imprisoned people.

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In Poland there are many kinds of fireworks and they are mostly illegal. Shells are very popular. Many people from the Netherlands go to Poland to buy fireworks. Because the fireworks in Poland are illegal in the Netherlands and not very expensive, there are people who come from all over the world to get fireworks in Poland. You can get fireworks at the market stalls, around New Year's Eve.

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Keukenhof is a beautiful estate located on part of the estate of Keukenhof Castle. With a total of more than 1 million visitors per year, this is really a quintessentially Dutch place to visit for tourists. The park was established in 1949 and is 32 hectares in size. That's about 64 football fields! The Count Carel van Lynden Foundation owns Keukenhof Estate and the flower exhibition. The aim is to preserve Keukenhof Estate and the flower exhibition for future generations and to open it up to the public.

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The Rijksmuseum is a major tourist attraction in the heart of Amsterdam. The collection has a nice overview of the history of the Netherlands. The Rijksmuseum takes you on a journey from the Middle Ages and the Golden Age to the present. You can eat well and it also has a nice souvenir shop. The Rijksmuseum also offers various tours that lead through the museum. Many world famous paintings hang in this museum. Some of the most famous works of art in this museum: The Milkmaid (Johannes Vermeer) & Night Watch (Rembrandt). The Rijksmuseum also has Asian fans, because of its special Asian art collection. The Rijksmuseum won the European Museum of the Year Award in 2015.

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The capital of Poland is Warsaw. It is a beautiful city with many interesting sites to visit.

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Warsaw, Polish Warszawa, city, capital of Poland. Located in the east-central part of the country, Warsaw is also the capital of Mazowieckie województwo (province).

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Warsaw is notable among Europe's capital cities not for its size, its age, or its beauty but for its indestructibility. It is a phoenix that has risen repeatedly from the ashes of war. Having suffered fearful damage during the Swedish and Prussian occupation of 1655-56, it was again assaulted in 1794, when the Russian army massacred the population of the right-bank suburb of Praga. In 1944, after the Warsaw Uprising failed, by Adolf Hitler 's order the city was razed; the left-bank suburbs, controlled by the Germans, were emptied of their remaining population; and the buildings were systematically reduced to rubble by fire and dynamite. In 1945, however, the people of Warsaw, the Varsovians, returned, and the city resumed its role as the capital of Poland and the country's centre of social, political, economic, scientific, and cultural life. Many of the historical streets, buildings, and churches have been restored exactly according to their original forms.

Since the second half of the 18th century, the emblem of Warsaw (originally a siren) has been a mermaid with sword and shield in hand, representing the creature who in legend led a prince to the site of Warsaw and ordered him to found the city. The city's motto is, appropriately, "Contemnit procellas" ("It defies the storms"). Pop. (2011) 1,700,612.

Landscape

City site

Warsaw lies on the Vistula (Wisła) River, about 240 miles (386 km) southeast of the Baltic coast city of Gdańsk. It is situated in the middle of the Warsaw Plain, a glacier-formed basin that ranges from 250 to 380 feet (76 to 116 metres) above sea level. Divided into right- and left-bank portions by the river, the city extends about 18 miles from north to south and 16 miles from east to west. The river is some 3,900 feet (1,190 metres) wide at this point, although the riverbed has been artificially narrowed by embankment to a third of this width.

Climate

The climate is moderate and rather cool, the prevailing westerly winds bringing frequent changes of weather. The average yearly temperature is in the mid-40s F (about 8 °C), with a July average in the mid-60s F (about 19 °C) and a January average in the mid-20s F (about −3 °C). Yearly rainfall averages 21 inches (541 mm), most of which falls in the summer. Snow cover persists for 50 to 64 days a year.

City layout

The size of Warsaw reflects the historical fortunes of the city. From about 0.5 square mile (1.25 square km) in the 17th century, it expanded to 50 square miles (130 square km) by 1937 and, in the postwar period, to 172 square miles (445 square km) by 1957. Growth has continued since. The subdivision into seven districts-Śródmieście (the city's centre), Żoliborz, Wola, Ochota, Mokotów, Praga-Południe (Praga South), and Praga-Północ (Praga North)-reflects centuries-old local names, but Warsaw is now virtually a new creation, with a layout that only partly resembles the historical city. The changes reflect a conscious planning of social and economic functions. Industries and warehouses are located on the outskirts or between modern housing developments; park areas have tripled in size; and streets, though still largely based on the old network, have been widened. The Old and New towns, Nowy Świat Avenue, and the city churches and palaces, on the other hand, have all been carefully reconstructed.

Warsaw possesses a wide variety of architectural monuments, whether as replicas or originals. In the Old Town, which was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1980, the Gothic St. John's Cathedral and the red-brick fortifications known as the Barbican remain from the medieval period. The houses of the Old Town Market Square have been rebuilt in the splendour of their 15th-century style. There are many Baroque churches of the Counter-Reformation period, including the Jesuit Church next to the cathedral and the Church of the Holy Cross, which contains the heart of the Polish French composer Frédéric Chopin. The magnificently reconstructed Royal Castle, decorated in late 18th-century style, is on Zamkowy Square. Other royal and aristocratic palaces are at Łazienkowski Park and at John III Sobieski's Wilanów. South of Łazienkowski Park is Belweder (Belvedere) Palace, a former presidential residence used now for ceremonial occasions. Remnants of the tsarist era are evident in the Church of St. Alexander in the middle of Trzech Krzyży Square and in the vast Alexander Citadel on the riverside, north of the New Town. The grandest of tsarist monuments, the colossal Orthodox Cathedral (1911), was demolished by the Polish government in the 1920s, but its symbolic role in the city has been assumed by the massive Palace of Culture and Science (1949), built by the Soviets south of the Old Town. The city's modern architecture is generally regarded as undistinguished. Although the prewar garden suburbs of Żoliborz and Saska Kępa have survived, the vast sprawl of contemporary suburbia is made up in large part of seemingly endless expanses of uniform, prefabricated concrete apartment blocks.

Numerous historical monuments adorn Warsaw, some of which have been the object of political conflict. The postwar government was sensitive toward monuments and tended to discourage unapproved representations of people and events. For instance, the national shrine of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which contains the body of a Polish youth killed in the battle for Lwów in 1919, bears only inscriptions starting with the Spanish Civil War in 1937. There is an imposing monument unveiled in 1948 in the Muranȯw area honouring the heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising (1943), but not until 1989, the year in which Solidarity formed the country's first noncommunist national government since World War II, was there a memorial honouring the Home Army, which fought the Germans in the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. The statue of Feliks Dzerzhinsky (Polish: Dzierżyński), founder of the Soviet security police, which stood on Saxon Square on the spot where Tsar Nicholas I had raised a statue to his loyalist Polish generals, was removed in 1990. Other monuments affected by politics include the Nicolaus Copernicus statue on Ulica (street) Krakowskie Przedmieṡcie, which was the object of struggles with the Nazi occupiers, and the statue of Chopin, in Łazienkowski Park, which was destroyed by the Nazis in 1940 but has been reconstructed.

People

The multinational population of Warsaw was transformed as a result of World War II, and today the city is composed almost entirely of Poles. For centuries, though, Warsaw was a place where the Polish-speaking Roman Catholic majority lived alongside Jews, Germans, and Russians. Early in the 20th century the largely Yiddish-speaking Jewish community accounted for almost 50 percent of the population, although it declined somewhat after 1918. The old German community, originally connected with trade and commerce, was being assimilated, however, and the Russian community, influential in the 19th century, had dwindled. From 1939 to 1945, what remained of the former diversity was destroyed. Warsaw's Jews were virtually annihilated by the Nazis, and their few remaining numbers have continued to decrease. The intelligentsia also was decimated, the administrative class connected with the prewar republic dispersed, and the working class diminished by deaths and deportations. After the war Warsaw had to be completely repopulated by returning refugees, by a vast influx of peasants from the countryside, and by the families of officials connected with the new communist state. The overwhelming majority of the people are Roman Catholic.

Economy

Manufacturing and services

After 1948, when Poland's communist government was established, the largest segment of the city's labour force was employed by state-owned and cooperatively owned sectors of the national economy; manufacturing accounted for about one-third of the workers in the 1980s. Shortages of some consumer goods and food items were a problem, symbolized by the rather common sight of people standing in lines to buy goods. Electrical engineering; metallurgy (including the Warsaw steelworks); machine production (including automobile manufacturing); and toolmaking, chemical, printing, textile and clothing, and food enterprises long dominated the economy. Since the 1990s, however, following the collapse of communism, the economic structure of the city has changed rapidly. In particular, the role of services, notably banking and insurance, has grown. There are increasing numbers of new private-sector firms and foreign companies in the city as well. The Warsaw Stock Exchange was reopened in 1991.

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Transportation

Warsaw is the hub of main rail, road, and air routes that are of importance to eastern Europe. Expressways have been built through the city along both banks of the Vistula River and in the form of a ring road through the inner suburbs. Motor traffic still shares the capital's main streets with a surface tramway system. The city also began constructing an underground railway system in the 1990s. The Warsaw Frédéric Chopin Airport, with international and domestic service, is in Okęcie, south of the city centre.

Administration and society

Government

As the capital of the Republic of Poland, Warsaw houses all the central institutions of the national government as well as the residence of the Polish president (the Presidential Palace). The Sejm, Poland's national legislature, is not far from the crossroads of Nowy Świat and Aleje Jerozolimskie. The government of Warsaw is run by the elected City Council, headed by a city president. Warsaw's seven subdivisions also have their own elected legislatures. Until 1990 the city administration was only nominally elective and subject to the Warsaw Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party, the country's communist party. The city is also the administrative centre of the Mazowieckie województwo.

Municipal services and health

Like most large cities, Warsaw is continually expanding its infrastructure to keep pace with its growth. A postwar housing shortage was alleviated with prefabricated housing units, and housing construction in the suburbs and future planning have continued. As in many European countries, medical and health services are virtually free for all citizens. Hospitals, outpatient clinics, and medical research facilities are widespread.

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Education

Education in Warsaw benefits from the presence of the headquarters of the Polish Academy of Sciences, which coordinates research in both physical and social sciences through a number of institutes and industrial establishments. The Technical University of Warsaw and the University of Warsaw are notable institutions. Major libraries include the library (established in 1817) of the University of Warsaw and the National Library (1919); there are also a number of specialist libraries.

Cultural life

Warsaw's writers, artists, and musicians play a major role in creating the cultural values of the nation. The city is also the seat of such prominent institutions as the National Museum and the Zachęta National Gallery of Art. There are numerous specialist museums (including POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews) and many social, cultural, and educational associations. Poland's leading theatre and radio and television operations are centred in Warsaw. The National Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Opera draw large crowds. The Warsaw Autumn is a festival of contemporary orchestral and choral music.

Extensive recreational facilities exist in and around the city. Several large and many smaller parks provide open space to accommodate a variety of outdoor activities. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sport and physical culture centres, and ice rinks are prevalent. Major sporting and other events take place in a number of stadiums.

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Janusz Durko Andrew Hutchinson Dawson Norman Davies The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Warsaw, city, capital of Poland. Located in the east-central part of the country, Warsaw is also the capital of Mazowieckie województwo (province). Warsaw is notable among Europe's capital cities not for its size, its age, or its beauty but for its indestructibility. It is a phoenix that has risen

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Perhaps the most interesting superstition that Greece shares with Turkey (as well as other places) is the belief that the evil eye is a curse (matiasma) cast by an envious or jealous person. To protect yourself against it, Greeks believe you must wear a charm. This is what the famous blue pieces of glass with an eye painted on are for.

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Sveti Nikola (St. Nicholas' Day)
Generally, Croatians love giving gifts and Sveti Nikola marks the beginning of the gift-giving season in December!

On the eve of St. Nicholas' Day, children traditionally clean their boots and leave them on the window sill, hoping that St. Nicholas will bring them gifts, usually sweets ... while those children who weren't good that year get sticks instead!

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Barcelos Cockerels
According to legend, in the medieval times a pilgrim who was heading to Santiago de Compostela, was saved from being hanged when a cockerel sang. That was how the tradition of the Barcelos Cockerel was born. The images are usually made of clay, and represent the Barcelos region, but have grown to become an image of the country in general.

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Poprawiny, a second wedding party
It’s the best day of someone’s life, so why not celebrate twice? The Polish can certainly teach us a thing or two about getting hitched to the same person on more than one occasion. Poprawiny means starting the wedding party all over again. And sometimes, the Poles even push these celebrations out for a week.

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Kına Gecesi (Henna Night)

A celebration among the bride and her female relatives and friends before the wedding, the Henna Night traditionally involves the application of henna on the bride’s hands. A religious rite of passage, the henna traditionally symbolizes blood, which marks the bride’s transition from girlhood to womanhood.

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Pamukkale, which in Turkish means "cotton castle", is a natural site in south-western Turkey, in the province of Denizli, near the homonymous settlement and around the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis

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Cappadocia, a semi-arid region of central Turkey, is known for the famous "fairy chimneys", tall cone-shaped rock formations found in the Valley of the Monks, Göreme and other areas. Other noteworthy sites are the Bronze Age houses that troglodytes (cavemen) dug into the rock faces. These same caves were later used as a refuge by the early Christians. The 100m deep Ihlara canyon is home to numerous churches carved into the rocks.

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The Salt Lake is the second largest lake in Turkey, located in central Anatolia, 105 km north-east from Iconium and 150 km south-east from Ankara. For much of the year, this shallow, salty lake has an area of ​​1,500 km². It is normally 80 km long and 50 km wide at a height of 905 m a.s.l.

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Greece has many fantastic islands near the peninsula surrounded by a beautiful sea an example is Zante, the homeland of Ugo Foscolo (an Italian poet). Zakynthos is part of a seven islands complex. One of the most famous is Ithaka, where Odysseas was King. Another island is Kefallonia, Paxoi, Corfu, Lefkada and Kythera.

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Sometimes Italianized in Ankara, formerly Angora, it is the capital of Turkey and, with about 5.6 million inhabitants, the second most populous Turkish city. The city extends over the Anatolian plateau at 938 meters above sea level.

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Santorini, a renowned Greek island for its infinite beauty, but also has volcanic origin, in fact that is why the sea and the sand are darker than usual in certain beaches. Do you think it is the lost Atlantis?
Despite this, it remains one of the most visited Greek tourist destinations.

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Parthenon is at the top of the Acropolis in Athens and it dates back at 445 B.C. It is a symbol of the Greek culture and one of the most important temples in the world.

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Athens is the capital city of Greece and one of the oldest cities in the world. It has a lot of important historical monuments and is the centre of the Greek culture.

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Santorini, known since ancient times as Thira, is one of the most famous islands in the world. The fact that you can sit in front of the caldera, enjoy local dishes, a drink or a coffee while gazing at the remarkable beauty of an active volcano is priceless!  Santorini’s volcano is one of the few active volcanoes on Greek and European land.  The architecture of Santorini ‒whitewashed edifices, blue domes, candy-colored houses and paved paths‒ blend in perfectly with the spectacular surroundings!

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In Greece, dying eggs red, symbolizing Christ's blood, has held strong throughout the millennia as an Easter tradition. The egg in itself is a symbol, as its hard shell represents the sealed tomb of Jesus — the cracking of which symbolizes His resurrection from the dead and exit from the tomb.

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Variations on moussaka are found throughout the Mediterranean and the Balkans, but the iconic Greek oven-bake is based on layers of sautéed aubergine, minced lamb, fried puréed tomato, onion, garlic and spices like cinnamon and allspice, a bit of potato, then a final fluffy topping of béchamel sauce and cheese.

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When you think of Portugal, colorful tiles come to mind as quickly as the food, the beaches and, of course, surfing in Portugal.

So, if you want to know more about this beautiful tradition of Portuguese tiles, read on!

What are Portuguese tiles?

Tiles are a huge part of Portuguese history and the two are really are inseparable.

Portuguese tiles come in many forms and are made of ceramic and are painted and glazed to withstand weather and wear.

However, these are not just simple tiles, they are a huge part of Portuguese culture and traditions.

The technical aspect around the production of tiles is very specific and its main characteristic is the longevity it offers to the final product, which is why almost every building in Portugal is decorated with tiles.

And some date back centuries!

Design of Portuguese tiles

People who wanted to build their monuments with Portuguese tiles always tried to relate them to the building's history.

For example, if a priest were to order some tiles for his chapel, he would ask that saints be featured on them. The "final product" would present various titles that basically formed a painting.

Visit Top 10 Monuments in Lisbon for some sights not to be missed.

How and when did tiles appear in Portugal?

Even though tiles are originally from Egypt, they were first brought to Portugal by the Arabs, in the 13th century at the time of their invasion, which also helped shaped Portugal's culture.

However, it was in the time of King D. Manuel I that tiles were first introduced to Portugal. They were, in fact, imported from Seville after the King's visit to Spain.

It is said that he was so enchanted by these tiles' brightness, that he had to bring some back to Portugal to decorate his palace walls - the National Palace of Sintra.

Going to Sintra? Here are some tips: Visit Sintra in Portugal, a Place of History, Royalty and Magic

How are they called in Portuguese?

"Azulejos" is the Portuguese word for tiles. Its origin is, of course, Arabic, and it means "small polished stone". Initially, all these tiles would be cut into geometric shapes and painted with very neutral tones.

So you must be wondering where the "blue" comes in?

In Portugal, most of the tiles you find, combine the colours white and blue (mainly). And you honestly see them everywhere, from churches and monasteries to simple houses.

These predominant colours were considered very fashionable at the time of the Age of Discoveries (from the 15th to the 18th centuries).

They are also associated with oriental porcelain and have a Dutch influence (Delft blue). Plus, the blue colour was seen as a synonym of power and wealth, which is why you can easily find them on important monuments all over the country.
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How are Portuguese tiles made?

The first tiles' factory dates the 18th century and was build in Lisbon, Portugal's capital. Since then, the process has been conserved as much as possible, always preserving its tradition and the method associated with it.

Most of the Portuguese tiles are square and thin, in order to be used to decorate the walls of buildings.

The tiles are baked in an oven and its outer part is glazed afterwards so that they can be painted by the artists. This glazing makes them waterproof, in order to resist any environmental conditions.

Portuguese tiles are so important and a major part of Portugal's culture that we have our own dedicated museum for them: The National Tile Museum, in Lisbon.

Check out Tiles in Lisbon for more information of where to see the best examples of tiles on buildings in Lisbon.

Use of Portuguese tiles

Initially, Portuguese tiles were used inside most buildings. As they were only bought by wealthy families, it is understandable that they didn't use them outside as much.

Over time, the tendency was to use them in every building's construction, so it is possible to see them almost everywhere. The decoration itself depends on the artist, or the architect and constructor of the building, since you can decorate a house with equal, coloured designs or pieces of art.

That being said (and seen!), most people build patterns and decorate their houses in a very geometrical design.

However, as you can also tell a story, it is very common to see detailed murals depicted on churches and monasteries.

For example, the image below shows a church in the centre of Porto (north of Portugal), known as "Igreja do Carmo".

It is only one example of how much of a detailed story you can tell using Portuguese tiles. Some of them are even more detailed than this!

These type of paintings are very "church typical" as they depict Biblical passages and illustrate them as specifically as possible. Back in the day, only wealthy people would have access to the Bible, so painting tiles was the way the Church related to the masses.

I want some, how much do Portuguese tiles cost?

It depends on where you buy them, for what purpose you are going to use them and from what artist. You can buy one tile for €5 or €10 at a souvenir store, but other more antique tiles can cost €20 or more each! Remember, we are talking about relatively small square tiles.

If you want to decorate a whole wall or even build a "painting" from these Portuguese tiles, expect to spend a large amount of money.

Where can I buy Portuguese tiles?

In Portugal, there are a lot of stores which you can visit and find Portuguese tiles to buy.

When in Lisbon, you can find tiles to buy in:

If you are in Porto, you have:

You can also find some stores online, such as Manuel Marques Antunes or Azulejos de Portugal.

If you are in the UK and prefer to have a look before buying anything, you can take a visit to the Porcelain Superstore where they have a few typical Portuguese tiles.
We hope you enjoyed learning about Portuguese tiles. Do you have any questions? Please feel free to ask in the comments below.

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Portuguese Tiles: A Part of Portugal's Colourful and Ancient History

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When you think of Portugal, colorful tiles come to mind as quickly as the food, the beaches and, of course, surfing in Portugal. So, if you want to know more about this beautiful tradition of Portuguese tiles, read on! Tiles are a huge part of Portuguese history and the two are really are inseparable.

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If staying dry is your preferred state of self, don’t visit Poland on Wet Monday. The whole country follows an age-old tradition which resembles one big water fight. This is one of the Polish traditions linked to Christianity, whereby splashing water is considered a blessing. Moreover, Wet Monday celebrates the arrival of spring and the future of a relationship. The Poles believe the girl who gets the most soaked in the celebration will be the first to marry.

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Another traditional feast of the Netherlands used to be ‘Koninginnedag’ (‘Queen’s day’). This was celebrated in honour of the Queen’s birthday on April 30. Since April 2013 the Netherlands has a king so Queen’s Day has been renamed ‘Koningsdag’ (‘King’s Day’) and is celebrated on April 27, unless this date is on a Sunday, then it’s celebrated on the preceding Saturday. Jumble sales or free-markets are traditionally held in the streets of some city centres. The salespeople, including children, often wear orange clothes. The King and his family visit two places somewhere in the country. Those places organize a special program, displaying local folklore.

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Turkish tea is not just a strong dark red brew served in a tulip shaped glass, it’s a tradition that revolves around hospitality. Wherever you go in Turkey, it’s traditional to be offered a cup of Turkish tea as a sign of welcome, whether you’re at someone’s home, a shop, or even the hairdresser.

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All year round, saints’ days are celebrated in chapels and churches, mostly in rural settings, although it is possible to see them in bigger cities. On this day, a panigyri, or festival, is organized after a mass. The feast includes free food and drink, traditional music and dancing until the next morning. On islands, these panigyri can sometimes be accompanied by processions and marching bands.

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Dubrovnik’s annual celebration, the Feast of St Blaise, dates back to 972 when a the city’s patron saint appeared to a local priest some 650 years after his death to warn of Venetian invaders. On St Blaise’s Day, 3 February each year, citizens dress in full traditional costume for a banner-waving procession in the Old Town’s main street and square. As part of the procession, priests carry the saint’s relics while onlookers are treated to plates of macaroni in meat sauce and kroštule doughnuts.

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The Epiphany is a Catholic holiday marking the symbolic day of the three kings or wise men. According to Christian tradition, after traveling from faraway lands following the star of Bethlehem, the kings left their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh for the newborn Christ Child. In cities like Florence there are re-enactments of the event in the city streets entailing horses with costumed king figures, in which the ruling Medici family once participated. The Epifania marks the end of the Christmas holiday season in Italy which started on December 8; school resumes after this date. Typically Italian schools break for Christmas holidays from December 23 to the first weekday after January 6.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Portuguese handicraft is strongly connected to popular culture and is very characteristic of rural regions, especially. Each region has its own art, passed down orally, from generation to generation. The Arraiolos carpets, for instance, are very popular. They emerged before the XVII Century and follow a traditional stitch called the “ponto de Arraiolos”. Portuguese filigree is also very popular. This is a living jewelry tradition in the North of Portugal, consisting of very fine metal threads and beads. But Portugal also stands out in many other arts besides carpet making and jewelry, such as ceramics, lace and embroidery.

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Tourism in Greece

In Greece
there are many tourist places both in historical and geographic terms thanks to
the beautiful beaches. The most important and visited temple is certainly the
Parthenon, which is located on the Acropolis.

As for
the beaches, the most beautiful are the Shipwreck Beach in Zakynthos, and the
Red Beach in Santorini.

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Greece is a country in south eastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula, bordering the Mediterranean Sea in south and the Ionian Sea in west. The mainland has rugged mountains, forests, and lakes, but the country is well known for the thousands of islands dotting the blue Aegean Sea to the east, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Ionian Sea to the west. Crete is the largest island of Greece and the second largest in the Eastern Mediterranean, after Cyprus. The island spans 260 km from east to west and 60 km from north to south at its widest. The island narrows in the region close to Ierapetra, where it is only 12 km wide. Crete covers an area of 8,336 km² (3,219 sq mi), with a coastline of 1046 km. It is surrounded to the north by the Sea of Crete; to the south by the Libyan Sea; to the west by the Myrtoan Sea; and to the east by the Karpathion Sea. It lies about 160 km south of the Greek mainland.
Some of the island complexes are the Cyclades, the Dodekanese (in the Aegean Sea), the Eptanesa (in the Ionian Sea), Crete, Lemnos, Samothrace and many more.

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Portugal is located on the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula and plateau, that divides the inland Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean. It is located on the Atlantic coast of this plateau and crossed by several rivers which have their origin in Spain. Most of these rivers flow from east to west disgorging in the Atlantic; from north to south, the primary rivers are the Minho, Douro, Monde. the largest island in Portugal is the island of São Miguel.

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Croatia is a country located in Southern Europe on the Adriatic Sea. It is a geographically diversed country. The crescent-shaped country features low mountains and highlands near the Adriatic coastline, flat plains that hug the Hungarian border, and a multitude of islands. Near the Adriatic coastline, the landscape is made up of flat plains, and the country is also crossed by the Dinaric Alps. It’s home to heavily forested areas too. The area of the country is 56.5 thousand km². It borders Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Hungary and Slovakia. Until 1991, Croatia was part of Yugoslavia.

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Turkey is a transcontinental country bridging Southeastern Europe and Western Asia. Asian Turkey, which includes 97 percent of the country's territory, is separated from European Turkey by the Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles.
European Turkey comprises only 3 percent of the country's territory. Turkey covers an area of 783,562 square kilometers (302,535 square miles), of which 755,688 square kilometers (291,773 square miles) is in Asia and 23,764 square kilometers (9,175 square miles) is in Europe.
The country is encircled by seas on three sides: the Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Turkey also contains the Sea of Marmara in the northwest.
Turkey is divided into seven geographical regions: Marmara, Aegean, Black Sea, Central Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia, Southeastern Anatolia and the Mediterranean.

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Tourism is one of the most important economic sectors in Italy. The country in 2019 was the fifth most visited in the world, foreign tourism is mainly concentrated on the cities of art in fact it is one of the reasons why people decide to visit this country. in Italy there are many works by famous artists, sculptors and painters that can be visited in museums. Foreigners are also attracted to towns with historic villages, the coasts of the seas and fashion. The most important sightseeing are the Colosseum and Sistina Chapel in Rome or Santa Fiore Cathedral in Florence and Uffizi Museum.

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The Greek village salad (known abroad as the Greek salad) is made with tomato, cucumber, feta, olives, onion, oil, oregano and salt.
It is a common accompaniment at Greek tables.

Preparation
Tomatoes are cut into symmetrical wedge pieces. Cucumber peel is optionally either removed whole or in strips for decoration. Then the cucumber, onion and pepper are cut into thin slices and placed on the salad after the tomato and cucumber. Finally, add the feta cheese and olives (usually black), oil, salt and oregano.
Since the oil in a well-prepared greek salad is enough, but also because of the tomato juices, in the salad plate remains a quantity of oil and juices. This amount is received with the help of bread, which you can "dip" and is called ladobouki. This ''technique'' is very common in Greece.

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Plitvice Lakes is the most famous park in Croatia, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There are 16 lakes connected by waterfalls and the particular of these lakes is the beauty of the aquatic life that perpetually rises. Plitvice National Park is a collection of lakes located at different heights, among woods, ponds, water jumps and waterfalls.

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Telascica Park is located on Dugi Otok Island, the largest of the Zadar archipelago. The natural charm of the park is remarkable. The view of Lake Mir is delightful, salty and separated from the sea by a thin strip of land. In addition to wearing a mask and fins, you can discover the park by bike or along its paths. Telascica Bay is one of the best sheltered natural ports in the Adriatic.

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The protected area of the river Krka is a fantastic example of biodiversity, characterized by a rich wildlife. The national park extends between Scardona and Šibenik and includes numerous perennial waterfalls. The largest waterfalls are among the most popular natural destinations in Croatia. The waterfall Roski Skap plunges into the lake Visovac, in the center of which there is a little island with a Franciscan monastery.

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Polignano a Mare is a small town in Puglia: an important region that forms the "heel" of the Italian boot. It is famous for the hilltop villages with their characteristic white plaster, for the countryside and for the Mediterranean coast.

This country that offers beautiful views and a spectacular historic center, characterized by white streets, and ancient beaches set among the rocks. It is located on a cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The landscape of the fishermen's houses carved into the rock, the ancient path of Lama Monachile that leads to the sea, the Grotta Palazzese with its green-blue reflections are just some of the enchanting landscapes of this town, which is the destination of many tourists coming from all Italy.

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The Dolomites are a series of mountain groups in the Italian Eastern Alps.

The Dolomites are in the north-east of Italy, in the provinces of Trento, Bolzano, Belluno, Verona, Vicenza, Udine and Pordenone.

On June 2009 the Dolomites were included among the natural heritage sites of humanity, for their geological and landscape peculiarities, unique in the world.

In the Dolomites you are above 1500 meters of altitude.

In the winter months there are snowfalls, which make them perfect for skiers, while in the summer they are cool and perfect for hikers, climbers and cyclists.

The Dolomites are mainly known for those who go skiing in winter. They are one of the most popular destinations for skiers from all over the world for the super-equipped slopes and the panorama .

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Look at the colours and the hagiatia.

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Architecture in the Mainland of Greece, mountain villages.

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Architecture in the Mainland of Greece, mountain villages.

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Stone roofs and taller buildings.

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Architecture in Greece is closely associated to the environment. People have always been affected and adapted to the environment to create their constructions. So you can see different architecture in the mainland and different architecture in the islands. The white colour dominates in the islands, more earthy colours in the mainland.

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Unlike many of their European counterparts, the Dutch eat evening meals relatively early. They eat most often around 18:00. Typically they eat dinner at home with their families and enjoy spending leisurely time together. Favorite Dutch dinner recipe is stamppot. Dutch stamppot is kale mashed potatoes, topped with smoky sausages. It’s a perfect fall or winter meal.

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Balik-ekmek is popular fish sandwich and one of the most popular streed food in Turkey.
Simit is a crunchy ,circular bread covered with sesame seeds.
Doneris one of the most well-know Turkish food in the world.
Balik- ekmek is a popular fish sandwich and one of the most popular street foods in Turkiye.
Kumpir is the ultimate baked potato with a great veiety of toppings.

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Buzara takes ½ kg large head shrimp, ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 can of peeled whole tomato, 1 teaspoon vegetable seasoning, 2 cups dry white wine, salt, ground black pepper.

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in Portugal we don´t say: “Portuguese stew”, we say “Cozido à Portuguesa”.

Portuguese stew takes: 300g of beef to stew, ½ chispe, 1 small pork ear, 300g of streaky bacon, 300g of spare ribs, 1 beef chorizo, 1 black pudding, 1 blood sausage, 1 flour mill, 1 Portuguese small cabbage, 1 small savoy cabbage, 2 medium turnips, 2 medium potatoes, 2 carrots, 1 measure of rice (350ml), 1 measure of the broth in which the meats were cooked, 1 measure of water, 2 cans of white beans.

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Despite the term roasted, the sardines are in fact grilled and preferably only with coarse salt. More than a traditional delicacy at popular parties and family lunches, a portion of grilled sardines is synonymous with health and good nutrients. They are perfect with plenty of olive oil on a slice of bread or with potatoes, peppers, and salad.

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sThe territory of Poland is one of the biggest in Europe.
The country presents many landscape formation and twenty -three national parks, where you can meet a lot of bisons. The landscape that you can find in Poland are; big plains like promenaria in  North West and masuria in North east of the country, the last one has many small lakes and forests. There are also mountains like Carpazi mountain range and Sudeti mountain range, Lakes ,forests and big rivers like Vistola that arrived from the  North to the south of the state, and Odra in the West of Poland.
If you want to visit Poland you can see all these natural beauties!

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The territory of the Netherlands is mainly flat and about half of its surface is located below sea level, these drained territories take the name of polder.
The main rivers are the Rhine, one of the longest rivers in Europe, the Meuse and the Rotterdam, an arm of the Rhine, and is washed by the North Sea.

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Wroclaw is Poland’s fourth-largest city and the capital of the Viovodship of Lower Silesia. Originally built across several islands, the city still has many lovely bridges and beautiful architecture. The Rynek (central square), lined by colourful buildings, is one of the city’s most popular destinations.

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Golabki

Another very traditional polish food is Gołąbki, which is made of minced pork with rice, mushrooms, and onions wrapped into cabbage leaves. The cabbage packages are then baked or fried in fat before being served.

Gołąbki can also be made of poultry, mutton or even no meat at all.

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Dutch cuisine might not be as well known as its European counterparts, but you’d be surprised just how delicious food is in the Netherlands. Traditionally, Dutch cuisine is bland, with many vegetables and little meat breakfast and lunch are typically bread with toppings like cheese, while dinner is meat and potatoes, with seasonal vegetables. The diet also contains many dairy products.

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The most popular dish in Croatia.The Crni rižot!!

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The most popular dish in Croatia.The Crni rižot!!

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Listed on nearly every Dalmatian menu, 'black risotto' is far more tasty than it sounds - or looks. Squid ink provides the distinctive colouring and satisfying flavour, squid and other seafood the meaty ingredients. Make sure you're familiar with your dining companion as this is the kind of dish that turns your teeth and tongue black - not great for a first date - but as crni rižot is usually prepared that morning and heated up, it'll arrive much quicker than something that might require time on the grill.

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Rome is the capital city of Italy. However, is Rome good for tourists? Rome today is one of the most important tourist destinations of the world, due to the incalculable immensity of its archaeological and art treasures, as well as for the charm of its unique traditions, the beauty of its panoramic views, and the majesty of its magnificent. That is why it is called the "eternal city".

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Ancient Greece has influenced many world architectural movements along centuries! Ancient Greeks created  amazing buildings and monuments, which are well-known worlwide. They express balance and propriety. The most famous were built during these historical periods:
Cycladic period
Minoan period
Mycenaean period
Classical period
Roman period
Byzantine period
Ottoman period
Neoclassical period

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Croatia is a parliamentary republic in which the head of government - the prime minister - and the head of state - the president - represent the executive power and the state at home and abroad. The government structure is based on separation of legislative, executive and judicial powers. The Parliament holds legislative power and also controls the executive. Its members are elected for 4 years.

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Croatia is a parliamentary republic in which the head of government - the prime minister - and the head of state - the president - represent the executive power and the state at home and abroad. The government structure is based on separation of legislative, executive and judicial powers. The Parliament holds legislative power and also controls the executive. Its members are elected for 4 years.

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Italian cuisine has developed over the centuries. Through the centuries, neighbouring regions, high-profile chefs have influenced its development. Many different types of bread and pasta were made, and there was a variation in cooking techniques and preparation.

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