Lithuanian legend Palanga
Against the backdrop of a holy pagan shrine, the legend of Birutė, the stunning priestess of Palanga, unfolds. Celebrated for her divine beauty, Birutė promised to keep her virginity until death. Her rejection when the aspirational prince Kęstutis sought her hand resulted in a sad marriage marked by treachery. Her returning to serve the gods following his death finally brought…
Florence Is A Real Star Of The Film “Inferno”
Though Ron Howard's film version of Dan Brown's "Inferno" stars the charming Tom Hanks as Professor Robert Langdon, but Florence's stunning beauty really steals the show. The city's famous sites, charming streets, and artistic treasures provide an evocative backdrop for Langdon's exciting search to decode cryptic clues and untangle ancient secrets, so augmenting depth and richness in the story.
The Lost City – Ancient Pompeii
Pompeii remains a singular window into antiquity. Over centuries of excavation, archaeologists have revealed an entire Roman city frozen in time – its streets, homes and artifacts preserved under volcanic ash. The town’s sudden burial in AD 79 left everyday scenes intact: frescoed walls, street-side shops, even baked bread found in ovens. Scholars from Sulla to Fiorelli to today’s scientists…
The Holy Place On The Nemrut Mountain
Nemrut is a mountain situated 40 kilometers north of Kata in southeast Turkey. The great collection of archeological sculptures on this mountain is well known. From the top of the mountain, the remains of Antiochus I. Komagensky's royal burial site from the 1st century BC are visible. There also are imposing sculptures of gods, rulers, and other people. UNESCO classified…
One Of The Most Beautiful Byzantine Monuments
Situated in the heart of Croatia, this amazing example of Byzantine architecture bears witness to the rich history of the area and remarkable artistic ability from bygone eras. Not only a religious building, the Euphrasian Basilica in the charming coastal town of Poreč is a vivid emblem of the ongoing impact of human creativity, belief, and cultural contact. Showcasing its…
