Wonders of Azores

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Portugal 🢖 Wonders of Azores Territory Wonders of Azores   Highlights The westernmost part of Europe is not Ireland or continental Portugal. Westernmost are Azorean islands far, far to the west from mainland Europe. Modern Europeans reached these islands in medieval times. Most beautiful monument of these times is Angra do Heroísmo – beautiful […]

Wonders of Madeira

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Portugal 🢖 Wonders of Madeira Territory Wonders of Madeira   Highlights Macaronesian islands – Azores, Canary Islands, Cabo Verde, and Madeira – are like messengers from a better, brighter and more interesting world. Madeira represents almost all (without archaeological heritage which is present only in the Canary Islands) of their beauty: mountains, beautiful scenery, […]

Risco Waterfall

Approximately 100 m tall waterfall.

Batalha Monastery

A beautiful structure of Dominican convent, built in Late Gothic style in 1386 – ˜1517. One of the greatest Gothic structures.

Wonders of Portugal

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Portugal Territory Wonders of Portugal   Highlights The country at the far end of Europe has in many ways developed its own style. Portugal has especially rich cultural heritage, such as: Historical cities. Very interesting are the two metropolises of Portugal – Lisbon, and Porto. Each of these cities demonstrates innovations in […]

Drago Milenario

One of the most prominent trees in the world – a giant Canary Islands dragon tree with a circumference of at least 17.4 m.

Wonders of Canary Islands

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Africa 🢖 Wonders of Spain 🢖 Wonders of Canary Islands Territory Wonders of Canary Islands   Highlights Canary Islands is one of autonomous communities of Spain. These islands geographically belong to Africa. It is hard to single out the most outstanding wonders of Canarian landmarks, but these could be: Heritage of Guanche. This extinct culture was very interesting: […]

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

A pilgrimage church of huge importance. This Romanesque cathedral is adorned with later Gothic and Baroque additions – beautiful facades and towers. The main part was built in 1075-1128, the gorgeous western facade in 1738-1750.

Wonders of Spain

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Spain Territory Wonders of Spain   Highlights The wealth of the cultural heritage in Spain is immense. Throughout the millennia this land has seen the development and demise of many cultures, each leaving unique artworks and structures. The most amazing wonders of Spain are: Medieval cities. Only Italy can compete (and possibly […]

Njupeskär

125 tall waterfall, tallest single plunge is 93 m tall. Tallest waterfall in Sweden.