Religious Europe

Religion is at the heart of many countries in Europe and so most destinations offer the visitor a religious element or history

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Trogir: What to See In This Captivating Medieval Old Town

home Croatia Trogir and its Captivating Medieval Old Town Trogir Old Town is situated within enclosed walls on a small island in the Rogirski Kanal. Trogir itself is a premium venue and is more than a worthy day trip from Split. So what to see? Trogir Old Town has more attractions per square metre than many of the more widely visited towns and cities along the Dalmatian coast. Trogir is

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Visit Pula And Its Roman Past On Your Croatian Road Trip

Pula is worth visiting. It is possible in one day to visit all the Roman attractions scattered compactly around its ancient old town. Pula’s attraction for many tourists is the beauty of its Roman past – a cultural and historical beauty. Spend longer if you wish to base a holiday in Pula and enjoy its outdoors.

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Visit Ptuj And Its Roman And Medieval Past

home Slovenia Pula and its Medieval Past The allure of Ptuj is that it is promoted as the oldest city in Slovenia. This is like a magnet to overseas visitors who are drawn to the ‘old’ and who come to Europe to see the historical towns, buildings and ruins that reveal it. The history of Ptuj old town, buildings like Ptuj Castle, and Roman and mediaeval pasts certainly meet the

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Why The Jewish Ghetto In Venice Is Not Easily Forgotten

The tranquillity of the Jewish Ghetto, its old apartments and synagogues, and its holocaust memorials, convey enough to make us reflect on its past

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The Beliefs That Led Paul To The Areopagus

Paul’s interactions with the Athenians in the ancient greek agora prior to his being led away to trial on the Areopagus revealed his beliefs and a deep annoyance

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The Theatre Of Dionysus And How Drama Shaped Athens

The Theatre of Dionysus was embedded into Athenian culture due to the popularity of drama, the content of which was important as a moral educator for Athenians

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The Temple Of Apollo And Oracle Of Delphi

The Temple of Apollo is a symbol of Greek mythology; and the prophecies and international influence of its Oracle made Delphi the centre of Greece

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Spot The Kotor Architecture Of Churches, Palaces and Buildings

A visit to the medieval Old Town of Kotor is both a walk through history and an opportunity to explore the many varied styles of Kotor’s architecture

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St Luke’s Church In Kotor: A Closer Look

St Luke’s Church was unscathed from Kotor’s earthquakes and the little knowledge we can gain of its post Roman architecture will help us get more from our visit

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Cetinje | Sights Of A City Of History And Culture

The appealing historical and cultural sights of the small, elegant city of Cetinje include historical buildings, parks, museums, palaces and former embassies

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