Eisriesenwelt

View from Eisriesenwelt, Austria

The largest ice cave in the world. Cave is more than 42 km long but the beautiful ice formations are at the first kilometer of the cave, at the entrance.

Saharna Falls (Gipsy Hole)

Saharna Falls, Moldova

Group of 22 waterfalls, all on the Saharna River. The tallest waterfall (Gipsy Hole) is some 5 – 8 m high and has formed a plunge pool under it.

Rhine Falls

Rhine Falls, Switzerland

One of the largest waterfalls in Europe, formed on Rhine River. Waterfall is some 150 m wide and 23 m high, with water flow fluctuating between 250 and 650 m³/s.

Church of St. Anne in Vilnius

Church of St. Anne in Vilnius, Lithuania

Unusual, beautiful example of Brick Gothic that follows the style of Flamboyant Gothic style. Especially beautiful is the ornate façade of the church. Built in 1495 – 1500.

Tournai Cathedral

Tournai Cathedral, Belgium

The largest church in Belgium, an outstanding landmark. One of the greatest achievements in Romanesque architecture although part of the church is also in Gothic style. Constructed in 1110 – 1255.

Echternach Basilica

Echternach Basilica around 1870, Luxembourg

Church at the oldest Anglo-Saxon monastery in continental Europe that was founded in 700 AD. Original buildings burned down in 1017 and a new church in Romanesque style was built.

St Peter’s Basilica

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican

The most important church in Christian history, with the largest interior of any church. The present basilica was built in 1506 – 1626 and represents one of the most important pieces of Renaissance architecture. Contains the purported grave of Saint Peter.

Monemvasia

Monemvasia, Greece

Picturesque town perched between the sea and cliff, located on an island. The medieval town still is protected by city walls and a castle towering above it. Numerous historical buildings.

Daallo Frankincense Forest

Cal Madow forest, Somalia

Lush forest of frankincense trees (Boswellia frereana) at the base of Cal Madow mountains. Thanks to the trees in the air is a constant, intense fragrance. Other rare plants, including Gabel Elba dragon’s blood tree (Dracaena ombet). Here live also numerous rare animals.