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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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Handmade Christmas decorations in the Czech Republic - a UNESCO heritage site

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Handmade Christmas decorations in the Czech Republic, made from blown glass beads, have a long tradition. Now the production process has been added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. We visited the Rautis company, where Christmas decorations are made as they have always been.

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Things to do in Sofia - 11 tips for Bulgaria's capital city

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated August 2026 | What to do in Sofia, Bulgaria? Sofia is an interesting historical city where you can see the famous Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, but also experience UNESCO World Heritage sites, eat at exciting restaurants and hang out at cool rooftop bars. Here are our best tips for things to see and do in Sofia.

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Nesebar in Bulgaria - 10 tips for the World Heritage city

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated August 2026 | Nesebar in Bulgaria is a historic town on the Black Sea, with an old town that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can see lots of churches and ruins, but also have fun browsing in small shops, eating Bulgarian food at outdoor cafes or hanging out by the beach.

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Things to do in Karlskrona – 12 tips for the naval city

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | We have returned to Karlskrona several times and each time we end up out among the islands again. We have cycled through the archipelago city, taken the ferry to Aspö, encountered submarines, trolls and a gigantic ice cream – and made a few mistakes along the way. Here is Karlskrona as we experienced the city.

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Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic - 14 exciting cultural heritage sites

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Have you seen any of the Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic? There are currently 14, and many of them are very beautiful and interesting. We have visited seven of the Czech World Heritage Sites so far, but we hope to see a few more. Which ones have you visited? Which ones are you curious about?

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia – all 10 natural and cultural heritage sites

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Croatia has 10 sites and areas on the UNESCO World Heritage List – from historic cities and Roman structures to lakes and primeval forests. There are well-known World Heritage sites here such as Dubrovnik, Diocletian's Palace in Split and the Plitvice Lakes, but also considerably lesser-known places. We have visited several of Croatia's World Heritage sites ourselves and here we list all ten.

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Unesco World Heritage sites in Belgium - 13 places of interest

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Have you seen any of the Unesco World Heritage Sites in Belgium? There are currently 13, and many of them are very interesting. We have visited five of the Belgian World Heritage Sites so far, but hope to see a few more. Which ones have you visited? Which ones are you curious about?

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Poland – all 18 on the World Heritage List

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Poland has a whopping 18 sites and areas on the UNESCO World Heritage List – from historic city centers and mighty castles to salt mines, primeval forests and modernist architecture. We have visited several of the World Heritage Sites ourselves and some are among our strongest experiences in Poland. Here you will find the full list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Poland.

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Kroměříž Gardens and Castle - Unesco World Heritage Site in the Czech Republic

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Kroměříž Gardens and Castle is located in the town of Kroměříž in the eastern Czech Republic. The gardens, along with the castle, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offer stunningly beautiful and historic settings in the Baroque style.

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