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Selime Monastery in Cappadocia - mountain cathedral in Turkey

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Writer: Helena Bergström

The Selime Monastery in Cappadocia is the largest religious structure in the area, with a large cathedral carved directly into the rock. The site has also served as a stop for caravans along the Silk Road, and today it is an exciting destination for tourists.

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The underground city of Derinkuyu, Turkey

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Located in Cappadocia, Turkey, the underground city of Derinkuyu is so large that it may once have housed up to 20,000 people, along with their livestock and food supplies. The city, which is 85 metres deep, is today a historical attraction open to tourists.

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Hagia Sofia in Istanbul - a historic shrine

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Hagia Sofia in Istanbul is a powerful and impressive historical building, dating back almost 1500 years. When the building was constructed, it was an Orthodox church. Later, Hagia Sofia became a mosque, and then a museum. Today, it is once again an active mosque.

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Sloup Castle in the Czech Republic - a fascinating place to visit

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Located in the Bohemia / Bohemia region in the north of the Czech Republic, Sloup Castle is a 35 metre high cliff rising straight up from the ground. This is a very special place for a castle.

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Panská skála - a natural phenomenon in the Czech Republic

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Panská skála is a fascinating natural phenomenon in the northern Czech Republic, consisting of tall pentagonal or hexagonal basalt columns. The shapes are so precise that one could almost believe that this is man-made, but this creation came about through volcanic activity many millions of years ago.

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Gunnebo Castle and Gardens outside Gothenburg, Sweden

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Gunnebo Castle and Gardens is located just south of Gothenburg and can be visited all year round. Here you will find a beautiful castle building, a beautiful park, lovely nature areas and a restaurant and café. If you pick the right day and book in advance, guided tours are also available.

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Attractions in Malta - 7 hot tips

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Writer: Helena Bergström

You won't want to miss these attractions in Malta! Malta is an island nation that offers a Mediterranean climate, salty baths, beautiful scenery, charming towns and good food. But there is also a lot of history and a lot of really exciting sights. Here are our top tips!

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Riddarhuset in Stockholm - interesting to visit

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Writer: Helena Bergström

The Riddarhuset in Stockholm is open to visitors for an hour every weekday, and a visit here is really interesting. Here you can see the Knight's Hall with over 2000 copper armour plates.

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Tjolöholm Castle - a visit to a fairytale world

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Tjolöholm Castle is a stunningly beautiful building, with sumptuous architecture and exciting technical convenience solutions from the very beginning of the 20th century. This is a castle you don't want to miss!

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Varberg Fortress - museum visit and guided tour

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Varberg Fortress is a powerful defence structure with a long history. Danes and Swedes have fought over it, and it was once one of the most modern fortresses in Europe. Later, prisoners were held here, and today you are welcome as a tourist.

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