Christianity In Serbia And The Balkans Above is St. Petka’s Church is a Serbian Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Petka of Bulgaria and is also known as the Church of the Holy Petka. It is located inside the Belgrade Fortress and dates back to the 13th century. The church has been destroyed and rebuilt numerousContinue reading “The Story Of St. Petka, Belgrade”
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Urban Walks In Florence, Italy
There are a number of great cities well suited to urban hiking but near the top of that list is Florence, Italy. With culture, gardens, history, incredible shopping and great restaurants at every turn you’ll need several days to do this city justice. What makes this city so special? It’s because the Enlightenment or RenaissanceContinue reading “Urban Walks In Florence, Italy”
Image Of The Day • O Sereo?
Since its installation in 1991, the prominently placed statue has been the subject of heated controversy, despite the fact that it is the work of the renowned Galician sculptor Francisco Leiro Lois. Still, some consider it the new icon of Vigo. O Sereo is a steel sculpture created by Francisco Leiro that is commonly referredContinue reading “Image Of The Day • O Sereo?”
Todays Image • Where’s The Beach
The Resort Island Of Tenerife, Canary Islands Tenerife is a popular vacation spot for many Europeans. The climate is near perfect, the water crystal clear, and it isn’t a particularly difficult place to get to. This Canary Island is also noted for its many beautiful beaches. One of the larger and more popular resort areasContinue reading “Todays Image • Where’s The Beach”
Image Of The Day • Up From The Seine
Very little is as romantic in this world as leisurely strolls along the Seine River in Paris. Known for its picturesque views, iconic bridges, and charming floating cafes and restaurants. It’s a perfect way to soak in the beauty and charm of this remarkable city. The River Seine has also been the backdrop for dozensContinue reading “Image Of The Day • Up From The Seine”
A Day On Montserrat Mountain, Spain
An Easy Day Trip From Barcelona A short trip out of Barcelona, Spain is to the mountain of Montserrat. It is a mountain famous for rock climbing, great hiking trails, grand vistas and is a religious site with a Basilica, monastery, convents and a number of shrines. Getting To The Mountain From Barcelona From BarcelonaContinue reading “A Day On Montserrat Mountain, Spain”
