Herberstein Castle is located in “St. Johann bei Herberstein” in Styria, Austria. It is surrounded by ornate gardens which serve as venue for changing exhibitions. The castle dates back to the 12th century and was altered fundamentally in the 17th century. The huge animal park – structured according to the five continents – is very […]
Mycenae – Greece
Mycenae lies strategically well-protected on a hill from which one can overlook the lowlands of Argos. The city was surrounded by a curtain wall made of massive monoliths with a weight of up to 12 tons. Please watch the video!!! The famous Lion Gate is the entrance for the enormous inrush of tourists crowding the […]
Agora – Athens
From the Agora you see the Acropolis from different perspectives. Please watch the video here!!! The Agora is towered above by the temple of Hephaestus, the God of fire and the forge, built around 450 BC. Due to the fact that the temple served over many centuries as a Christian church he was not abused as […]
Acropolis Athens
On the way up to the Acropolis you have a fantastic view of Odeon of Herodes Atticus. It was built in 161 AD in the Roman architectural style and up to now it is used regularly as a venue for concerts and theater performances. Right next is the most important theatre of the ancient Athens, […]
Canadian Canoe Museum Peterborough
The Canadian Canoe museum in Peterborough, Ontario is the only museum in North America specialized in canoes. The canoe was the most important means of transport in Canada and many areas of the USA up to the 19th century. Please watch the video here!!! It started with a canoe from the period around 1890. With […]