Crete is the fifth-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and strongly affected by the Minoan culture. Crete – Part 1 shows the two of the most important Greek palaces Malia and Knossos. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please […]
Kastraki
The village of Kastraki (approx. 2000 inhabitants) is an ideal starting point to visit the Meteora monasteries. Those seeking peace will find accommodations and nice tavernas. You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. […]
Meteora – the monasteries suspended in the air
The Meteora monasteries are located near Kalambaka in central Greece. Since 1988 Metéora is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Past Larissa, we reach the fantastic Meteora monasteries. As of the 11th century, 24 cloisters were built on 300 m of a high conglomeration rock over the village Kalabaka. 6 of them are still […]
Hallstatt – Salzkammergut
Hallstatt a small town in the Salzkammergut is located at the south-western shore of the Hallstätter See in Upper Austria. Till the end of the 19.th Century the village could only be reached by ship or narrow paths. Nevertheless the place has a rich history. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder […]
Lienz in East Tyrol
Lienz, the most important city of East Tyrol lies in the broad muzzle valley of the Isel into the Drava. The region was populated as early as 2,200 BC, later the Celts settled here.It experienced its first major upswing after the Romans had secured the northern border along the Danube by the Limes. Please watch […]
Bad Gastein – Austria
The Gastein Valley has been popular as spa destination due to its thermal springs since the Middle Ages. Emperor Frederick III., Paracelsus, Emperor Franz Joseph and Sisi, and the German Emperor Wilhelm I and Bismarck are just some of the celebrities who sought alleviation of their physical suffering in Bad Gastein. Please watch the video […]