La Jument | |
La Jument is a lighthouse in Brittany, Northwestern France. The lighthouse is built on a rock (that is also called La Jument) about 300 metres from the coast of the island of Ushant. It was listed as a historic monument in 2017. It is one of the three most famous lighthouses of the region, together with the Nividic lighthouse and the Kreac'h lighthouse. |
Swiss National Park | |
The Swiss National Park encompasses a particularly impressive piece of Alpine landscape with a wealth of flora and fauna. Within its boundaries nature is left to develop freely. Founded in 1914, it is the oldest national park in the Alps and central Europe. Together with the Regional Nature Park Biosfera Val Müstair, the Swiss National Park now forms a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. |
Albertina | |
The Albertina is a museum in the Innere Stadt of Vienna, Austria. It houses one of the largest and most important print rooms in the world with approximately 65,000 drawings and approximately 1 million old master prints, as well as more modern graphic works, photographs and architectural drawings. |
Hohenwerfen Castle | |
This tall, jutting rock, high above the Salzachtal valley floor, offers a gusty view of the surrounding mountains. The feathered hunters of the province's falconry centre, the dashing weaponry, the museums and the dark corners all encourage visitors to investigate the mighty walls of the castle from within. |
Hallstatt | |
Hallstatt is a small town in the district of Gmunden, in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. Situated between the southwestern shore of Hallstatter See and the steep slopes of the Dachstein massif, the town lies in the Salzkammergut region, on the national road linking Salzburg and Graz. |
Schonbrunn Palace | |
Schonbrunn Palace was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, Vienna. The 1,441-room Rococo palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historic monuments in the country. |
Vienna, Austria | |
Vienna is the capital, largest city, and one of nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's most populous city, with about two million inhabitants (2.9 million within the metropolitan area, nearly one third of the country's population), and its cultural, economic, and political center. |
The Hofburg | |
The Hofburg is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty. Located in the centre of Vienna, it was built in the 13th century and expanded several times afterwards. It also served as the imperial winter residence, as Schonbrunn Palace was the summer residence. Since 1946 it is the official residence and workplace of the president of Austria. |
Vienna State Opera | |
The Vienna State Opera is one of the top opera addresses in the world, with first-class productions of the very highest caliber and a different program every day: around 50 operas and ballet works per season, danced by the Vienna State Ballet. The variety of the operatic program is unparalleled anywhere in the world. |
Grossglockner | |
The Grossglockner, or just Glockner, is, at 3,798 metres above the Adriatic (12,461 ft), the highest mountain in Austria and the highest mountain in the Alps east of the Brenner Pass. The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is a genuine masterpiece in high alpine road building! Every single metre has been planned with a great deal of attention. Every viewing point chosen with the utmost care. |
Schonbrunn Zoo | |
Schonbrunn Zoo is a 17-hectare (42-acre) zoo in the city of Vienna, Austria. Established in 1752, it is the world's oldest zoo still in operation. From penguins and orangutans to giant pandas: discover more than 700 species of animals in the unique setting of this UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and immerse yourself in different habitats from the arctic to the tropics! |
Rundale Palace | |
Rundale Palace, also known as Rundales pils in Latvian, is a magnificent Baroque palace located in the southern part of Latvia, approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the town of Bauska and about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the capital city, Riga. It is renowned for its stunning architecture, historical significance, and beautifully landscaped gardens. |
Slitere National Park | |
Slitere National Park is located in the Northern Kurzeme peninsula washed by the Baltic Sea. The park is known for its incredibly beautiful vista – courtesy of the sea, broadleaf forests, bogs, wetlands, boreal forests and swamps. |
Ķemeri National Park | |
Ķemeri National Park is a national park located west of the city of Jūrmala, Latvia. It is special for its great biological diversity, the unique Kemeri Bog, mineral waters and therapeutic mud found here. The park stands out with its diverse world of wetlands. It is home to moss or raised bogs, fens, and transitional bogs. |
Verkiai Regional Park | |
The Verkiai Regional Park was established in 1992 to protect the natural complexes of the Green Lakes and the cultural complexes of the 18th century neoclassical Verkiai Palace, Vilnius Calvary, and the Trinitarian cloister in Trinapolis. |
Neris Regional Park | |
Created in 1992, this 10,000-hectare park consists mainly of forests and the occasional village. It is a perfect example the way ancient glaciers have shaped landscapes. The regional park includes a particularly beautiful segment of the Neris Valley between the first Lithuanian capital Kernavė and the current Lithuanian capital Vilnius. |
Lahemaa National Park | |
Lahemaa National Park is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland and covers Estonia's northernmost capes and islands. In the space of 725 km2, you’ll find lush native forests, wetlands stretching to the horizon, and both rocky and sandy beaches. |
Haapsalu Castle | |
Haapsalu Castle is an architectural gem built in the 13th century that was the seat of power of the local authorities until the end of the 17th century. It is one of the best-preserved castles in Estonia and home to the most famous ghost in Estonia – the White Lady! |
Cawdor Castle and Gardens | |
A traditional Scottish Castle built and inhabited by the Cawdor family for over 600 years. An ancient medieval tower constructed around the legendary holly tree. Uniquely for a Scottish Castle, Cawdor boasts three very different gardens. Each with their own history that generations of owners have, transformed, and extended. |
Castle of Kruja | |
The Castle of Kruja, located in the town of Kruja, Albania, is a significant historical and cultural site in the country. It is the center of Skanderbeg's rebellion against the Ottoman Empire and stands as a symbol of Albanian heritage and resistance. |