Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
One of the most interesting and largest churches in Italy, a destination of more than 5 million pilgrims every year.
St Mark’s Basilica (Saint Mark’s Basilica)
A building of unusual beauty and splendor, it is one of the most important Byzantine architectural monuments in the world, constructed in 1094.
Sireneviy Kamen – the only find of charoite
The only find of beautiful, pink mineral – charoite. In this locality are found numerous other very rare and unique minerals.
Patomskiy Crater
Unusual crater – up to 40 m tall and 160 m wide mound/ring of limestone blocks with a smaller mound inside. Most likely it was created by a gaseous eruption some centuries ago.
Usterling Growing Rock (Johannisfelsen)
Almost unique natural landmark – a naturally formed tufa wall with a stream flowing along its upper rim and depositing further extension to this cliff. Wall is some 40 – 50 m long and up to 5.4 m tall.
St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall
Northernmost cathedral in the British isles, an excellent example of Norman architecture. Construction started in 1137, built over 300 years. Dungeon – prison under the church.
Hisarya walled Roman town
The best preserved Roman city walls in Bulgaria, some 2.3 km long. Hisarya was founded in prehistoric times and flourished in Roman times as a resort thanks to mineral springs. Site contains ruins of many public buildings including a small amphitheater and some ancient churches.
Wonders of Europe
Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe Territory Wonders of Europe Countries, regions Europe here is divided in 52 following countries and territories. List of all countries / territories Albania Andorra Austria Azores (Portugal) Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Czechia Denmark Estonia Faroe Islands (Denmark) Finland France Germany Gibraltar (United Kingdom) Greece Hungary Jan Mayen (Norway) Kosovo […]
Wonders of Kosovo
Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Kosovo Territory Wonders of Kosovo Highlights The most interesting landmarks in this small Balkan country are the Serbian Orthodox monasteries and churches as well as Ottoman heritage, especially several interesting bridges. The country has impressive natural heritage – breathtaking mountain scenery hides numerous caves, gorges, and canyons, waterfalls. Map with the […]
Visoki Decani Monastery (Visoki Dečani)
Large Serbian monastery containing the largest medieval church in Balkans and the biggest collection of medieval Serbian frescoes. Founded in 1327.
