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Visit THE PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC: Travel Guide to Dubrovnik

Situated in the Adriatic sea, it is truly a unique destination because it is one of the most well-preserved medieval cities in the world. In the past, it was a powerful city-state and a major port, the proof of which are the tall stone walls surrounding the old city.

Climb Aboard a Gondola For An Enchanting Venetian Ride...

To start the music click on "play" The name Venice is derived from the ancient Adriatic Veneti people, who first moved to the region in the 10th Century BC. The city was the historic capital of the Republic of Venice.

12 Amazing Croatian Islands That Beg to Be Visited

Korčula The island of Korčula is a magnificent and beautiful place, which holds the title of the sixth largest island in the Adriatic Sea.

Discover the Beauty of Montenegro through 12 Stunning Sites

This lake is also the largest on the Balkan Peninsula and its beauty derives from its connection with the Adriatic Sea through the Bojana River which flows between the large mountains and separates them.

Marina Serra - the Natural Swimming Pool of Italy

More specifically, it is found in the province of Lecce, along the Adriatic coast of Salento. The crescent walls and the stairs The shallow waters are guarded by sandstone walls shaped like a crescent by natural wind and water erosion.

5 Shortest Rivers of the World You Must Explore Once

one the deepest in the world with a depth of more than 2300 m (7545 ft) and has a terrific water flow rate. 3.Ombla River, Croatia Image source - Wikimedia Commons The Ombla River in Dubrovnik, Croatia, is approximately 30 meters (98 feet) long and empties into the Rijeka Dubrovačka embayment of the Adriatic

Eastern Europe's Jaw-Dropping Beauty Needs to Be Seen

Sofia, Bulgaria Due to its location in the center of the Balkan Peninsula, the Bulgarian capital is within each reach of the Aegean, Black, and Adriatic Seas. Sofia is full of interesting architecture, coupled with beautiful green areas. 15.

Beauty Beyond Buildings - 16 Stunning Bridges & Roads

The Baljenac island in the Adriatic Sea is uninhabited, so why does it have all those ridges? The residents of a neighboring island covered it in a 14-mile network of stone walls separating crop fields and vineyards that make the island look like a fingerprint. 6.

These “Secret” Places Gave Me the Travel Bug Again

Source Grotta Palazzese – Nestled inside a cavern in northern Italy, the Grotta Palazzese restaurant offers stunning views of the Adriatic Sea, 74 feet above sea level, allowing diners to watch the waves lap the shores just beneath them.

A Previously-Unseen Trove of National Geographic Pics!

Children play in the background as women carry baskets on their heads, Kotak, Mali, 1991 Four boys bob for apples, Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA, 1939 A sled dog howls under the midnight sun, Alaska, USA, 1969 A man assembles traffic lights, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA, 1947 People take in stunning Adriatic

Rejuvenating Foods: The Culinary Guardians of Youth

The best Sardines and Anchovies you can get come from the Pacific Ocean and Adriatic Sea - respectively – are richer in Omega 3 and have much lower levels of Mercury. 11. Chocolate! Well, actually, the Cocoa in the chocolate. It can prevent diabetes and cancer and lower your risk of heart diseases.

Discover These Stunning Off the Beaten Track Destinations

The city also makes for easy access to the Adriatic Coast and the Albanian Alps. 9. Vipava Valley, Slovenia Head out of the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, to the Vipava Valley.

COLLECTION: The Incredible Beauty of Historical Europe

Situated on the Adriatic sea, it is truly a unique destination because it is one of the most well-preserved medieval cities in the world.

10 Medieval Walled Cities that Are a Wonder to Visit!

Dubrovnik, Croatia Most of walls surrounding the Adriatic port city of Dubrovnik date back to the 14th and 15th Centuries, however the fortifications were still being expanded as late as the 17th Century.

10 Beautiful Bays that Make Your Heart Sing!

Bay of Kotor , Montenegro Bay of Kotor is located in southern Montenegro, on the Adriatic coast. It is one of the most beautiful bays in Europe and is actually a canyon that sinks into the sea.

Discover the Beauty of These 10 Croatian National Parks

From the mountain peaks, 1,500 meters above sea level, you can see the landscape facing the Adriatic Sea, and there are a lot of caves to explore as well. The park also has 1,500 different plant species, and during flowering months it is a natural treasure that awaits travelers. 4.