Bornholm, a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, lies 169 km southeast of Copenhagen and 35 km southeast of Sweden. This picturesque island boasts a rich history. An independent Viking stronghold until the 10th century, it has been fought over by Denmark, Sweden, and Lübeck for its strategic location.
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San Marino is a tiny, landlocked republic surrounded by Italy. It is the third smallest state in Europe, following Vatican City and Monaco. This microstate, with a population of approximately 35,436, is distinguished by its rich history and beautiful scenery. San Marino’s official language is Italian, and its population mainly consists of native Sammarinese citizens, with smaller numbers of Italians.
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Trolltunga, or the “Troll’s Tongue,” is one of Norway’s most iconic and spectacular destinations. Located in the Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, near the village of Tyssedal, Trolltunga is a natural rock formation that sticks out horizontally from a cliff 700 m above Lake Ringedalsvatnet. The breathtaking views and challenging terrain have made it a favorite among adventurers and nature enthusiasts worldwide.
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Tsingy de Bemaraha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located 70 km inland from Madagascar’s west coast. This otherworldly nature reserve, often called the “Stone Forest,” spans over 1,500㎢ and is characterized by jagged, needle-like limestone formations.
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Tikal, hidden within the lush rainforests of northern Guatemala, is a remnant of the ancient Maya civilization. Tikal began as a modest village during the Middle Formative Period (900-300 B.C.E.) During the Late Classic Period (600-900 C.E.), Tikal reached its zenith, boasting magnificent pyramids, temples, and palaces and becoming the most extensive urban center in the southern Maya lowlands.
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Great Zimbabwe is a testament to the ingenuity and sophistication of ancient African civilizations. Located in modern-day Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, this ancient stone city flourished between the 11th and 15th centuries, serving as the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe.
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Ephesus was a city in Ancient Greece on the coast of Ionia, near modern-day Selçuk in western Türkiye. Occupied since Neolithic times, it grew in prominence during the Classical Greek era, becoming one of the 12 members of the Ionian League.
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Borobudur, located in Central Java, Indonesia, is a magnificent Buddhist temple dating back to the eighth and ninth centuries. Built during the Syailendra dynasty, the temple is a stepped pyramid of three large tiers, topped by a central dome. It features breathtaking relief panels and Buddha statues.
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The Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, stands tall as a magnificent testament to Ottoman architecture in Istanbul, Türkiye. Constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I, this iconic mosque sits next to the Byzantine Hippodrome and faces the renowned Hagia Sophia. Designed by the esteemed architect Sedefkar Mehmed Ağa, the mosque boasts several distinctive features, including six minarets – a rarity in mosque architecture.
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Sigiriya, located in central Sri Lanka, is a testament to ancient engineering and architectural prowess. Built during the late fifth century C.E., this remarkable site consists of the ruins of an ancient fortress perched on top of a rock pillar rising 349 m above sea level and 180 m above the surrounding plains. Sigiriya is striking, with its sheer cliffs and breathtaking views of the ground below.
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