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 National Historical Museum – , o The country's largest museum. It was opened on 28 October 1981 and is 27,000 square meters in size, while 18,000 square meters are available for expositions. The National Historical Museum includes the following pavilions: Pavilion of Antiquity, Pavilion of the , Pavilion of Renaissance, Pavilion of Independence, Pavilion of Iconography, Pavilion of the National Liberation Antifascist War, Pavilion of Communist Terror, and Pavilion of Mother Teresa.  Et'hem Bey – Tirana, Albania o The Et’hem Bey Mosque is located in the center of the Albanian capital Tirana. Construction was started in 1789 by Molla Bey and it was finished in 1823 by his son Ethem Pasha (Haxhi Ethem Bey), great- grandson of Sulejman Pasha.  Mount – Tirana, Albania o Its highest peak is at 1,613 m. In winter, the is often covered with snow, and it is a popular retreat to the local population of Tirana that rarely sees snow falls. Its slopes have forests of pines, and beech. Mountain was declared a National Park in 1966, and has since 2006 an expanded area of about 29,384 ha. It is under the jurisdiction and administration of Tirana Forest Service Department.  Square – Tirana, Albania o is the main plaza of Tirana, Albania named in 1968 after the Albanian national hero Skanderbeg. A can be found in the plaza.  Skanderbeg Monument – Skanderberg Square, Tirana, Albania o The monument in memory of Skanderbeg was erected in Skanderbeg Square, Tirana. This 11 metres monument was inaugurated in the 1968 on the 500th anniversary of the death of Skanderbeg. The monument to Skanderbeg is created by Odhise Paskali.  - Shkodër, Albania o It rises imposingly on a rocky hill, 130 metres above sea level, surrounded by the and rivers. Shkodër is the capital of the District of Shkodër, and is one of Albania's oldest and most historic towns, as well as an important cultural and economic centre.  - County of Vlorë, Albania o The area is a major nightlife, ecotourist, and elite retreat destination in Albania. It features traditional Mediterranean villages, ancient castles, Orthodox churches, secluded turquoise beaches, mountain passes, seaside canyons, coves, free flowing rivers, underwater fauna, caves, and orange, lemon, and olive groves.  National Park - Butrint, Ksamil, Albania o The park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most important archaeological sites in the country containing different artifacts and structures which date from the Bronze Age up until the 19th century. A number of major monuments are still extant including the city walls, late-antique , great , theatre and Venetian castles. In addition to archaeological remains the site is robed by natural woodland with a complex ecosystem which depends on the nearby freshwater Lake Butrint and Vivari Channel which drain the lake into the Ionian Sea.  Castle – Berat, Albania o A fortress overlooking the town of Berat, Albania. It dates mainly from the 13th century and contains many Byzantine churches in the area and Ottoman . It is built on a rocky hill on the left bank of the river Osum and is accessible only from the south. It's situated at an altitude of 214 meters.  - Border of Albania and Montenegro o Skadar Lake is the largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula with a surface area that seasonally fluctuates between 370 km2 to 530 km2. Skadar Lake itself is located on the western Balkan with approximately two- third (229 km2) of its surface belonging to Montenegro and about one- third (142 km2) to Albania. The lake’s water level also varies seasonally from 4.7 to 9.8 m above sea level. The lake extends in the NW-SE direction, and it is approximately 44 km long.  Gjirokastër Fortress - Gjirokaster, Albania o Gjirokastër Castle is situated at a height of 336 metres. The castle dominates the town and overlooks the strategically important route along the river valley. It is open to visitors and contains a military museum featuring captured artillery and memorabilia of the Communist resistance against German occupation, as well as a captured Air Force plane to commemorate the Communist regime's struggle against the "imperialist" western powers.  Durrës Archaeological Museum - Durrës, Albania o Established in 1951, is the largest archaeological museum in the country. The museum is located near the beach and north of the museum is the 6th-century Byzantine walls, constructed after the Visigoth invasion of 481. The 1997 rebellion in Albania saw the museum seriously damaged and looted.  Berat National Ethnographic Museum - Berat, Albania o Opened in 1979 and contains a diversity of everyday objects from throughout Berat's history. The museum contains original furniture and a number of household objects, wooden case, wall-closets, as well as chimneys and a well. Near the well is an olive press, wool press and many large ceramic dishes, revealing a glimpse of the historical domestic culture of Berat's citizens. The ground floor has a hall with a model of a medieval street with traditional shops on both sides and on the second floor is an , loom, village sitting room, kitchen and sitting room.  Lëkurësi Castle - Sarandë, Albania o A ruined castle in Lëkurës, southern Albania. The castle is located on a strategic hill point overlooking the town of Saranda, southeast of the town centre. From here one can control the whole town as well as the islands of Ksamil.  Drin o The Drin starts at the confluence of its two headwaters, the Crni Drim (Black Drim) in the city of Struga, and the Beli Drim (White Drim) in the city of Kukës in the Trektan area of eastern Albania. The Drin is extremely important for the Albanian economy, especially for its electricity production. Three dams are built over its cascades producing most of Albania's electricity. The Drin and its surrounding mountainous areas have a great variety of flora and fauna. Recently many fish species have been introduced such as the zander of northern Europe which is a predator of the native fish population.  - Tirana, Albania o The Qemal Stafa Stadium, named after Qemal Stafa a World War II hero, is a national stadium and the largest football stadium in Tirana, Albania. Construction started in 1939 and the stadium was inaugurated in 1946 for the Balkan Cup, which was won by the Albania national football team. The stadium has been used for football matches of the Albanian Superliga and the national team, athletic events, and the six Albanian Spartakiads. Although it was enlarged in 1974 to accommodate up to 35,000 spectators, in the 1990s it became an all- seater stadium, and its capacity was reduced to the current 19 700.  National Art Gallery of Albania – Tirana, Albania o The National Arts Gallery of Albania has a fund of over 4,000 works of art by Albanian and foreign authors, spanning seven centuries of Albanian cultural heritage. National Gallery of Art is a state institution under the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports.  TID Tower – Tirana, Albania o The TID Tower is an under-construction high-rise in Tirana, Albania. The building is expected to be 85 metres tall. It consists of 25 floors. The design comes from Belgian architectural firm 51N4E, and construction started on 14 January 2007. At the beginning of May 2011 the building was almost topped out.  Lanë – Tirana, Albania o The main stream that crosses through Tirana, the capital of Albania. Its source is in the east of Tirana. Although once clean, it now carries sewage. Before there were many buildings around and on the banks of the river, but they were torn down and removed in a campaign by Tirana's then mayor Edi . Now most of its banks have been planted with different kinds of trees and grass. No fish live there now due to the high pollution of its waters. The Lanë flows into the Tiranë River near Bërxullë.  Bratko Museum - Korçë, Albania o It contains a collection of mostly Asian art.  National Museum of Medieval Art - Korçë, Albania o It was established on April 24, 1980. The museum has over 7,000 art and cultural items, mainly icons and less stone, wooden, metal and textile works representing various moments in Albania iconography development. In the principal hall are many works from anonymous artists of the 13th-14th century and well-known ones such as Onufri, Onufer Qiprioti, Teacher Kostandini, Jeromak Shpataraku, David Selenica, the Zografi Brothers, etc.  Selman Stërmasi Stadium - Tirana, Albania o The stadium is located approximately 400 m from the west side of the Lana stream and of former exhibition site "Shqiperia Sot". It was built in 1956 and named Dinamo Stadium until 1991 when it was given its new name. of Albania and KF Tirana decided posthumously name the stadium after the eminent KF Tirana player, coach and president, Selman Stërmasi. The stadium has recently ended a long phase of construction, which involved development of the main pitch, central seated area, facilities around the ground and general lineaments.  Gjirokastër Ethnographic Museum - Gjirokastër, Albania o The museum is erected on the site of communist dictator 's birth, and offers an insight into the traditional lifestyle in the town.  National Archaeological Museum – Tirana, Albania o Affiliated to Institute of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of Albania, the museum houses exhibits from prehistoric and historic times up to Middle Ages. It is also responsible for conducting many archaeological expeditions in the country and is the parent institution of several other museums in the country including the Durrës Archaeological Museum. It has a of some 7200 volumes.  Tiranë o The Tiranë is a river in western Albania, a source river of the Gjole. Its source is in the mountains northeast of Tirana, near the village Dajt. It flows along the northern outskirts of Tirana, and joins the Tërkuzë near Prezë, to form the Gjole.  Natural Sciences Museum of Albania - Tirana, Albania o Natural Sciences Museum of Albania is a natural science museum in Tirana, Albania. The museum is affiliated with the and has branches in zoology botany and geology.  Pogradec Castle – Pogradec, Albania o At its highest point, it stands 205 metres above .  White Spring o It is one of the greatest mysteries of the Isle of Avalon that two different healing springs, one touched red with iron, the other white with calcite, should rise within a few feet of each other from the caverns beneath Glastonbury Tor. Both have healing in their flow.

Andorra

 Església de Sant Esteve - la Vella, Andorra o Església de Sant Esteve is a church located on Plaça del Príncep Benlloch in , Andorra. It is a heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra. It was built in the 11th- 12th century and then restored in the 20th century.  Vallnord - , Andorra o It encompasses the linked sectors of Pal and (the sectors were linked by a cable car, opened in 2005, from the top of the Arinsal sector) and the -Arcalis sector some kilometres away.  Lake - Andorra La Vella, Andorra o The lake water is deep blue and is drained by a drainage basin formed by the mountain ranges, which are snow-covered. The valley formed by the rivers draining the catchment provides an enchanting view with green meadows and rich forest of pine trees nearer to the lake periphery. The water source to the lake is from the East Valira and Madriu rivers. The stored water in the reservoir is utilized for generating hydroelectric power at the power station located near village. There is a cable car rope way from Encamp to the lake area, which is a 6.2 kilometres line.  Sant Joan de Caselles Church - , Andorra o Església de Sant Joan de Caselles is a church located in Canillo, Andorra. It is a heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra. It was built in the 11-12th century.  Our Lady of - Meritxell, Andorra o The original statue dated from the late 12th century. However, the chapel in which it was housed burned down on September 8 and 9, 1972, and the statue was destroyed. A replica can be found in the new Meritxell Chapel, designed in 1976 by Ricardo Bofill.  Església de Sant Climent de Pal - Pal, Andorra o It is a heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra. It was built in the 11th or 12th century and then again in the 17th or 18th century.  o Coma Pedrosa is the highest mountain in the principality of Andorra. It is popular with mountain climbers, its ascent being technically straightforward, although strenuous. Several mountain lakes and tarns are found on the slopes, notably Estanys de Baiau, which lies on the western slopes, across the Spanish border.  Església de Sant Miquel d'Engolasters - Engolasters, Andorra o A heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra. It was built originally in the 11-12th century.  Església de Sant Romà de – Les Bons, Encamp Parish, Andorra o Església de Sant Romà de les Bons is a church located in Les Bons, Encamp Parish, Andorra. It is a heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra. It was built in 1164.  Església de Sant Martí de la Cortinada - La Cortinada, Andorra o A heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra. It was built originally in the 11th-12th century and rebuilt in the 17th century.  Pic de Médécourbe - Western tripoint boundary of Andorra, and . o It is 2,914 metres (9,560 ft) tall. It overlooks Étang de Soulcem, a large artificial lake used for hydroelectricity, and the Vicdessos valley.  Santa Coloma d'Andorra o It houses a historic church that was nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage site on 22 February 1999 in the Cultural category.  Casa de la Vall - Andorra la Vella, Andorra. o It is the headquarters of the General Council of Andorra. It lies just to the southwest of the Andorra National Library. It is a heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra.  Casa d'Areny-Plandolit - Ordino, Andorra. o It is a heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra. It was built in 1633.  National Automobile Museum - Reno, Nevada o Displays historic automobiles from the late 19th century and from throughout the 20th. Most of the vehicles displayed are from the collection of the late casino owner William F. Harrah, and so the museum is sometimes referred to as The Harrah Collection.

Armenia

– Kotayk, o While the main chapel was built in 1215, the complex was founded in the 4th century by at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave. The monastery had thus been originally named Ayrivank, meaning "the Monastery of the Cave". The name commonly used for the monastery today, Geghard, meaning "the Monastery of the Spear", originates from the spear which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion, allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, called here Thaddeus, and stored amongst many other relics. Now it is displayed in the Echmiadzin treasury.  The Institute of Ancient – , Armenia o Commonly referred to as the is a repository of ancient manuscripts, research institute and museum. It holds one of the world's richest depositories of medieval manuscripts and books which span a broad range of subjects, including history, philosophy, medicine, literature, art history and cosmography in Armenian and many other languages.  The – Ararat, Armenia o An Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, near the border with , about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of Artashat, . The monastery was host to a theological seminary and was the residence of Armenian Catholicos.  The - Syunik, Armenia o A 9th-century monastery located on a large plateau. The term "Tatev" usually refers to the monastery. The monastic ensemble stands on the edge of a deep gorge of the Vorotan River. Tatev is known as the bishopric seat of Syunik and played a significant role in the history of the region as a center of economic, political, spiritual and cultural activity.  Republic Square, Yerevan - , Yerevan, Armenia o The square was designed by architect within the 1924 main plan of Yerevan city. The construction of the square started in 1926. The first phase of the construction was completed in 1929.It was further developed until 1952 and finally completed in 1958.  Etchmiadzin - , Armenia o The mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According to most scholars, it was the first cathedral (but not the first church) built in ancient Armenia, and is considered the oldest cathedral in the world. The original church was built in the early fourth century—between 301 and 303 according to tradition—by Armenia's patron saint Gregory the Illuminator, following the adoption of Christianity as a state religion by King Tiridates III.  – Yerevan, Armenia o A large andesitic-to-dacitic in northwest Armenia. It is the highest point in Armenia, located in the province of Aragatsotn, northwest from Yerevan. On its slopes are the Observatory and the medieval Fortress. The observatory is a historically significant facility responsible for a number of important photographic surveys.  The History Museum of Armenia - Republic Square, Yerevan, Armenia o A museum in Armenia that specializes in the fields of Archaeology, Numismatics and Ethnography. It is regarded as Armenia's national museum.  The - Yerevan, Armenia o A tribute to Soviet Armenian director and artist Sergei Parajanov and is one of the most popular museums in Yerevan. It represents Parajanov's diverse artistic and literary heritage.  – Gegharkunik, Armenia o Initially the monastery was built at the southern shore of a small island. After the artificial draining of , which started in the era of , the water level fell about 20 metres, and the island transformed into a peninsula. At the southern shore of this newly created peninsula, a guesthouse of the Armenian Writers' Union was built. The eastern shore is occupied by the Armenian president's summer residence, while the monastery's still active seminary moved to newly constructed buildings at the northern shore of the peninsula.  Monastery - Haghpat, Armenia o The monastery was founded by Queen Khosrovanuysh, wife of the Bagratid king Ashot III, probably in 976. The location of was chosen so that it overlooks the Debed River in northern Armenia's Lori region. It was built, not on a peak, but halfway up a hillside on a site chosen to afford protection and concealment from prying eyes and also in response to a kind of monastic humility. It is built on a verdant promontory located in the middle of a mountain cirque, which is often wreathed in clouds. A peak on the opposite side of the river is over 2,500 meters high.  – Vagharshapat, Armavir, Armenia o A 7th-century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral built by the order of Catholicos Nerses the Builder from 643- 652. Now in ruins, it is located at the edge of the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin) in of Armenia.  Monastery - Lori, Armenia o An Armenian monastery founded in the 10th century. The name Sanahin literally translates from Armenian as "this one is older than that one", presumably representing a claim to having an older monastery than the neighbouring Haghpat Monastery. The two villages and their are similar in many ways, and lie in plain view of each other on a dissected plateau formation, separated by a deep "crack" formed by a small river flowing into the Debed river.  Amberd – Aragatsotn, Armenia o A 7th-century fortress located 2,300 meters above sea level. The name translates to "fortress in the clouds" in Armenian. It is also the name incorrectly attributed to Vahramashen Church, the 11th-century Armenian Church near the castle. The village of Byurakan is located 6.4 kilometres from the site of Amberd.  Saint Hripsimé Church - Armavir, Armenia o One of the oldest surviving churches in Armenia. The church was erected by Catholicos atop the original mausoleum built by Catholicos Sahak the Great in 395 AD that contained the remains of the martyred Saint Hripsimé to whom the church was dedicated. The structure was completed in 618 AD. It is known for its fine Armenian- style of the classical period, which has influenced many other Armenian churches since. This church together with other nearby sites is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  – Tavush, Armenia o A 12th- or 13th-century Armenian monastery located in the village of Gosh in the of Armenia. Today the monastery is not a functioning religious complex, although it remains a popular tourist destination and has recently undergone some light restoration. The impressive monastery which has remained in relatively good condition also houses one of the world's finest examples of a .  Lovers' Park - Yerevan, Armenia o A public park located on . It occupies an area of 2.5 hectares in the central Kentron district of the city. The park was entirely renovated between 2005 and 2008 and reopened in November 2008 by the efforts of benefactor Albert Boghossian, head of Boghossian Foundation.  Hayravank – Gegharkunik, Armenia o A 9th-12th century Armenian monastery. The monastic complex consists of a church, chapel, and . Surrounding the monastery are numerous and gravestones that are part of a small cemetery. To the northwest a short distance from the site, are the remains of Bronze Age through medieval walls and foundations of a settlement. A polished black vessel of the Early Bronze Age was discovered during archaeological excavations in the area. Weapons of metal and stone, tools, clay idols, numerous vessels, fireplaces and two tombs, all from the Iron Age were discovered in the vicinity as well.  The Blue Mosque - Yerevan, Armenia o During the Soviet era, because of atheist policy, the Mosque stopped its services and became the Museum of Yerevan. After the independence of Armenia, with the support from Iranian government, the premises again started acting as a Mosque.  The National Gallery of Armenia - Yerevan, Armenia o The largest in the Republic of Armenia. Located on Yerevan's Republic Square, the museum has one of the most prominent locations in the Armenian capital. The NPGA houses significant collections of Russian and Western European art, and the world's largest collection of . NGA's Chief Director Paravon Mirzoyan told Armenia Now news site that the museum has 65,000 visitors in 2005.  Victory Park - Yerevan, Armenia o A city park located in -Zeytun district of Yerevan, capital of Armenia.  The Holy Mother of God Katoghike Church – Yerevan, Armenia o A small medieval church in central Yerevan, the Armenian capital.  The Church of Saint Gayane – Vagharshapat, Armenia o A 7th-century Armenian Church in Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin), the religious center of Armenia. It is located within walking distance from the of 301. St. Gayane was built by Catholicos Ezra I in the year 630. Its design has remained unchanged despite partial renovations of the and some ceilings in 1652.  The Cafesjian Center for the Arts - Yerevan, Armenia o Also known as the Cafesjian Museum Foundation. It is situated in central Yerevan in the area in and around the Cascade. At the core of the museum's permanent collection is the Gerard L. Cafesjian Collection of Art. The inauguration took place on 17 November 2009.  The Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral - Yerevan, Armenia o Also known as the Cathedral of Yerevan is currently the largest cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the world, effectively making it the current largest Armenian cathedral. It is located in the Kentron District (Central District) of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, and considered to be one of the largest religious buildings in the South along with the Holy Trinity Cathedral of (known as the Sameba Cathedral). Adjacent to the General Andranik metro station, it's visible from the numerous corners of Yerevan.  The Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral - Yerevan, Armenia o Also known as the Cathedral of Yerevan is currently the largest cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the world, effectively making it the current largest Armenian cathedral. It is located in the Kentron District of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, and considered to be one of the largest religious buildings in the South Caucasus along with the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi. Adjacent to the General Andranik metro station, it's visible from the numerous corners of Yerevan.  The Harichavank – Shirak, Armenia o 7th century Armenian monastery located near the village of Harich in the of the Republic of Armenia. The village is 3 km southeast of the town of .

Monastery

o Also known as Pghindzavank. A 10th-century fortified monastery located in the town of Akhtala in the marz of Lori, 185 kilometers. The monastery is currently inactive. The fortress played a major role in protecting the north-western regions of Armenia and is among the most well preserved of all in modern Armenia The main church at the compound is famous for its highly artistic frescoes, which cover the inside walls, the partitions, and the bearings of the building. The modern name of Akhtala was first recorded in a royal decree of 1438. The etymology of the name Akhtala is believed to be of Turkic origin, meaning white glade. The original of the settlement where the monastery is built is Pghindzahank, which means copper mine.  The – Yerevan, Armenia o Also known as the Zoological Garden of Yerevan, is a 35-hectare zoo established in 1940 in Yerevan, Armenia.  – Yerevan, Armenia o An enclosed shopping mall located near the hill in the Armenian capital Yerevan. It's the first mall built in Armenia. The project was announced in 2009, and the mall opened in October 2012. The mall was constructed by Group, which is led by Samvel Karapetian. President attended the opening ceremony.  Karmravor – ,Armenia o A 7th-century Armenian Church built by priests Gregory and Manas. The church is located on the northeast side of the town of Ashtarak in the of Armenia. It is the final resting place of poet .  – Yerevan, Armenia o It was established in 1968. The opening of the museum was timed to coincide with the 2750th anniversary of Yerevan. The Museum stands at the foot of the Arin hill, on top of which the Urartian Fortress Erebouni has stood since 782 BCE. The City-Fortress was excavated, some parts of the structure were reinforced and restored, and the fortress was turned into an outdoor Museum.  – Aragatsotn, Armenia o A medieval monastery located in the village of in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The monastery stands on the edge of the River canyon, and its territory is adjacent to the village of Ohanavan. The deep gorge is carved by the Kasagh River.

 Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet after Alexander Spendiaryan - Yerevan, Armenia

o Was officially opened on 20 January 1933, withAlexander Spendiaryan's Almast opera performance. The opera building was designed by the Armenian architect Alexander Tamanian. It consists of two concert halls: the Aram Khatchaturian concert hall with 1,400 seats and the Alexander Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet National Theatre with 1,200 seats.

 The - Yerevan, Armenia.

o The museum was founded in 1931 as the Communal Museum. Currently, the museum It is located in a building attached to the Yerevan City Hall.

 The Armenian Revolutionary History Museum - Yerevan, Armenia o Displays the history of the First Republic of Armenia and the ARF with its notable members.

Austria

 Melk Abbey – o Melk Abbey is one of the most famous monasteries in the world. Situated high up on cliff, overlooking the calming waters of the Danube River, rests the peaceful Benedictine abbey. Previously the castle of Leopold II, the structure was given to the monks, who transformed it into a place of tranquility and learning in 1089. The impressive spiritual center has become one of the greatest examples of architecture and the flourishing musical and liberal arts of its time.  The Vienna State Opera - o The Vienna State Opera is a stunning architectural structure in the middle of ’s capital. and quite possibly the most celebrated opera house of all time. The orchestra is recognized as one of the top in the world. While there, take in one of history’s most famous operas or ballets, offered in both classical and modern versions for viewers to choose from.  Seefeld, Tyrol o Two time home to the Winter Olympics, Seefeld is an important cross- country skiing center with terrain that is compatible for beginner and intermediate skiers. Located on a spectacular nature reserve, it is the perfect spot, not only for cold-weather sports, but for warm-weather strolls and hiking. Offering the most luxuriously upscale accommodation, Seefeld is your relaxing resort getaway.  Hohensalzburg Castle o This magnificent Salzburg castle is one of largest and most well- preserved medieval castles in Europe. Strategically located at the top of Festungsberg Mountain, the mighty fortress towers over the city of Salzburg, breathing life into its magnificent skyline. This castle houses the “Salzburg Bull”, an organ with more than two hundred pipes. A truly stunning piece of medieval architecture, representative of the heart of Salzburg, Hohensalzburg Castle is one of the top tourist attractions in Austria.  Hofburg Imperial o Located in Vienna, the Hofburg Imperial Palace serves as the of the President of Austria. It was the Habsburg’s principal winter residence, while Schönbrunn Palace (also located in Vienna) was their preferred summer residence. From 1438 to 1583 and from 1612 to 1806, it was the seat of the kings and emperors of the Holy , thereafter the seat of the Emperor of Austria until 1918.\  Innsbruck Altstadt o Surrounded by snowcapped mountains, Innsbruck makes you feel quite insignificant in the midst of nature’s striking Alpine mountain range. Said to have a duel personality, the area offers both pristine landscapes and a sophisticated urban center. Altstadt, the medieval town of Innsbruck, draws you in with its unique architecture and many shops. While you are strolling the streets of the Altstadt you can visit one of its famous landmark, the Golden Roof. This house was constructed for the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian I, and it was decorated with thousands of gilded copper tiles that create the appearance of pure gold.  St Anton am Arlberg o Another famous ski resort area worth visiting in Austria is called St Anton am Arlberg. Located in Tyrol, this village offers serious, legendary ski terrain for those who are seeking a challenge. Often attracting adventurous youths, St Anton is notorious for living up to the saying “work hard, play hard”. The vast landscape welcomes its loyal winter crowd, as well as its summer mountaineers, who come to trek the landscape each year. If you are looking for a good time, St Anton is the place to be.  Alpine Road o Grossglockner Alpine Road is a panoramic road which takes you up to the Kaiser Franz Josefs Höhe Visitor Center. From there, you get the unobstructed view of Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner. The Grossglockner Alpine Road is a toll road, but the fabulous high alpine scenery more than makes up for the expenses. The road is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of October.  Hallstatt o Another great tourist spot is Hallstatt, a small village in the Salzkammergut region, famous for its salt production. As salt has long been a desired commodity used to preserve and provide flavor to food, the village has a long-standing history of wealth and prestige. The wealth accumulated from the salt industry transformed it into a glamorous baroque village. Visit Hörnerwerk cavern’s subterranean salt lake and see the prehistoric man preserved in salt. Truly one of the most unique places in Austria, you must experience Hallstatt.  Schonbrunn Palace o Last on the list is Schönbrunn Palace, one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna. Comparable in grandeur to Versailles, this 1,441 room palace was built between 1696 and 1712 at the request of Emperor Leopold I and turned into the imperial summer palace by Maria Theresa. The Palace Park offers a lot of attractions, such as the Privy Garden, the oldest zoo in the world, a maze and labyrinth, and a marble summerhouse situated on top of a 60 meter high hill.

 The - , Azerbaijan o Known locally as Giz Galasi, located in the , Baku, in Azerbaijan, was built in the 12th century as part of the walled city. Together with the Shirvanshahs' Palace, dated to the 15th century, it forms an ensemble of historic monuments inscribed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property, Category III. It is one of Azerbaijan's most distinctive national emblems, and is thus featured on Azeri currency notes and official letterheads.  Palace of the Shirvanshahs - Baku, Azerbaijan o The biggest monument of the -Absheron branch of the Azerbaijan architecture, situated in the Inner City of Baku. The complex contains the main building of the palace, Divanhane, the burial-vaults, the shah's mosque with a , Seyid Yahya Bakuvi's mausoleum, a portal in the east - Murad's gate, a reservoir and the remnants of the bath-house.  - Greater Caucasus, Azerbaijan o Officially Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape is a hill and mountain site occupying the southeast end of the Greater Caucasus mountain ridge in Azerbaijan, mainly in the basin of Jeyrankechmaz River, between the rivers Pirsagat and Sumgait. It is located west of the settlement of Gobustan, about 40 miles southwest of the centre of Baku on the west bank of the .  The Center - Baku, Azerbaijan o A 619,000-square-foot building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The center is named for Heydar Aliyev, the leader of Soviet-era Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan from October 1993 to October 2003.  – Neftchiler Avenue, Azerbaijan o Displays Azerbaijani carpets and rug items of various weaving techniques and materials from various periods. It is named after Latif Karimov and has the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world. It is due to move to a brand new building on the Baku's seafront park during 2014 from its current location in the museum centre on Neftchiler Avenue.  The Bibi-Heybat Mosque – Baku, Azerbaijan o A historical mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. The existing structure, built in the 1990s, is a recreation of the mosque with the same name built in the 13th century by Shirvanshah Farrukhzad II Ibn Ahsitan II, which was completely destroyed by the Bolsheviks in 1936. The Bibi-Heybat Mosque includes the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum, and today is the spiritual center for the Muslims of the region and one of the major monuments of in Azerbaijan.  The National museum of Azerbaijan Literature - Baku, Azerbaijan o Named after Nizami Ganjavi- was established in 1939, in Baku. It is located in the centre of the capital of Azerbaijan, not far from the Fountains Square and near the entrance of Icheri Sheher. Now this museum is one of the greatest and richest treasuries of Azerbaijani culture.  We Are Our Mountains o A large monument north of , the of the self- proclaimed Nagorno- Republic, recognized internationally as part of Azerbaijan.The sculpture, completed in 1967 by Sargis Baghdasaryan, is widely regarded as a symbol of the Armenian heritage of Nagorno-Karabakh. The monument is made from volcanic tufa, and depicts an old man and woman hewn from rock, representing the mountain people of Karabakh. It is also known as "tatik-papik" in Armenian, and it is translated as "Grandma and Grandpa". The sculpture is prominent in Nagorno-Karabakh's coat of arms.  National Art Museum of Azerbaijan - Baku, Azerbaijan o The biggest art museum of Azerbaijan. It was founded in 1936 in Baku and in 1943 was named after Rustam Mustafayev, a prominent Azerbaijani scenic designer and theater artist. The museum consists of two buildings standing next to each other. The museum's total collection includes over 15,000 artworks. There are over 3,000 items in 60 rooms on permanent display. About 12,000 items are kept in storage. The museum changes the exhibits periodically so that more of these artworks can be displayed temporarily.  Fountains Square - Baku, Azerbaijan o A public square in downtown Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. The square was previously called Parapet and is often referenced to by the same name now. The name of the fountains square derives from the presence of dozens of fountains throughout the square first constructed during Soviet rule of Azerbaijan.  Absheron National Park - Baku, Azerbaijan o A national park of Azerbaijan and was established on 8 February 2005 by the decree of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, on an area of 783 hectares in the administrative territory of the Azizbeyov district of Baku city, on the base of Absheron State Nature Preserve. It was set up by Order 622 of the President of Azerbaijan.  – Baku, Azerbaijan o A natural harbor of the Baku port and local yacht club, on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula and on the western shore of the Caspian Sea.  – Baku, Azerbaijan o A mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. Its construction began in 1905 and was finished by 1914. The idea for the mosque as well as its financing was provided by an Azeri philanthropist, a female, Nabat Khanum Ashurbeyov  Baku Museum of Modern Art - Baku, Azerbaijan o A museum of modern art.  Baku Museum of Miniature Books – Baku, Azerbaijan o The only museum of miniature books in the world, settled in the old part of Baku, called Inner City. Its activity started on April 2, 2002.  The Baku TV Tower – Baku, Azerbaijan o Built in 1996, is a free standing concrete telecommunications tower in Baku, Azerbaijan. With a height of 310 metres, it is the tallest structure in Azerbaijan and the tallest reinforced concrete building in Caucasus. The tower has become one of the most prominent trademarks of Baku, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.  Göygöl - Murovdag, Azerbaijan o A natural impounded lake in Azerbaijan. It is situated at the footsteps of Murovdag, not far from Ganja.  Lake Boyukshor o Also spelled separately Boyuk Shor (in refers to "Big Salty Waters") is the second largest lake of Azerbaijan and largest on Absheron Peninsula. It is located in the center of the Absheron peninsula, on the boundaries of Binagadi, Sabunchu and Narimanov of the city of Baku.  National Museum of History of Azerbaijan – Baku, Azerbaijan o The largest museum of Azerbaijan, located in Baku, in the former mansion of Azerbaijani oil magnate and philanthropist Haji . It was founded in 1920.  Peace Dove - Sumgayit, Azerbaijan o An allegorical sculpture in Nasimi Culture and Leisure Park in Sumgayit, Azerbaijan. The Peace Dove is the symbol of Sumgayit. The monument was designed by the Chief Artist of Sumgayit Vagif Nazirov and architect A. Guliyev. It is made of solid concrete. It was raised in 1978 as a symbol of peace in a newly functioning public park on coastline city of Sumgayit.  of Shamakhi – Shamakhi, Azerbaijan o Sometimes called Friday Mosque of Shamakhi. A friday cathedral mosque in Shamakhi city, in the territory of Azerbaijan.  – Baku, Azerbaijan o A malacological museum of natural history in Baku (Azerbaijan). It is also the first private museum in the country. It exhibits approximately 5,000 clam shells from 86 genera worldwide. The museum also displays hundreds of fossil clam shells. Some of these were obtained by exchange from the Austrian, Canadian, Argentine, Spanish, German, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish and Indonesian paleontological university museums.

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 Białowieża Forest o One of the last and largest remaining parts of the immense primeval forest that once stretched across the European Plain. The forest is home to 800 European bison, Europe's heaviest land animal. The forest has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and an EU Natura 2000 Special Area of Conservation. The World Heritage by its decision of June 2014 approved the extension of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Belovezhskaya Pushcha/Białowieża Forest, , ”, which became “Białowieża Forest, Belarus, Poland”. It straddles the border between Poland (Podlaskie Voivodeship) and Belarus (Brest Voblast and Hrodna Voblast), and is 70 kilometres (43 miles) north of Brest, Belarus and 62 kilometres (39 miles) southeast of Białystok, Poland. Since the border between the two countries runs through the forest, there is a border crossing available for hikers and cyclists.  Church of Saints Simon and Helen – o Also known as the Red Church is a Roman Catholic Church on Independence Square in , Belarus. This neo-Romanesque church was designed by polish architects Tomasz Pajzderski and Władysław Marconi, and built during 1905-1910. The bricks for its walls were sourced from Częstochowa, whilst the roof tiles came from Włocławek. Its construction was financed by Edward Woyniłłowicz, a prominent Belarusian civic activist. The church was named and consecrated in memory of Woyniłłowicz's deceased children, Szymon and Helena.  Brest Fortress o Formerly known as Brest-Litovsk Fortress, is a 19th-century Russian fortress in Brest, Belarus. It is one of the most important Soviet World War II war monuments commemorating the Soviet resistance against the German invasion on June 22, 1941 (Operation Barbarossa). Following the war, in 1965 the title Hero-Fortress was given to the Fortress to commemorate the defense of the frontier stronghold during the first weeks of the German-Soviet War. It was then part of the Byelorussian SSR. The title Hero-Fortress corresponds to the title Hero City that was awarded to an eventual total of twelve Soviet cities. Brest Fortress is situated at a height of 135 meters.  The Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum - Minsk, Belarus o The conception of a museum commemorating the German-Soviet War after the end of Nazi occupation sprung up even before the close of the war. The museum first opened shortly after the liberation of Minsk from the Nazi invaders, on 25 October 1944, making it the First World War II museum to open during the course of the war. It relocated to its current location in 1966.  The National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus – Minsk, Belarus o Local people call it the "Opierny Teatr" (Belarusian) or the "Opera and Ballet Theatre". It opened on 15 May 1933 but it first did not have its own venue for presentations at the Belarusian Theatre building until 1938. The first permanent theatre was founded in Belarus in 1933 on the basis of the Belarusian opera and ballet school, the organizer of the studio being the famous Russian Opera singer Anton Bonachich (Bonatschitsch). He was the first head of the new theatre. But he stayed in this position for a very short time, dying in 1933.  Gorky Park - Minsk, Belarus. o In is located near the Victory Square and the Yanka Kupala Park. The park was established in 1800 under the name Governor's Garden. During the Soviet times it was renamed “Park of culture and recreation after A.M.Gorky” after the famous Russian/Soviet writer Maksim Gorky. Parks with this name have been established in many cities of the .  Chyzhouka-Arena – Minsk, Belarus o A multi-use indoor arena in Minsk, Belarus. It is intended mostly for concerts, ice hockey and other indoor sporting events. The arena has a capacity of ~9,500 people. It is listed as one of two main venues for the 2014 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships.  The Kalozha church of Sts. Boris and Gleb - Hrodna, Belarus o The oldest extant structure in Hrodna, Belarus. It is the only surviving monument of ancient Black Ruthenian architecture, distinguished from other Orthodox churches by prolific use of polychrome faceted stones of blue, green or red tint which could be arranged to form crosses or other figures on the wall.  The Brest Railway Museum or Brest Museum of Rail Equipment – Brest, Belarus o The first outdoor railway museum in Belarus, located in Brest, opened in 2002. The museum is located close to the Brest Fortress, the major attraction of the city. It displays various historical locomotives and is used for shooting films and various festivals.  Braslaw Lakes o One of the four national parks in Belarus. The National Park was set up in September 1995. It is a unique ecosystem with a number of lakes and a large area of pine forests. It has a total area of about 700 km². This includes 30 lakes. Three largest lakes are Dryvyaty, Snudy and Strusta.  The Marc Chagall Museum - Vitebsk, Belarus o In the house in Pokrovskaia street that the artist's father built in the beginning of the 20th century, Marc Chagall spent his first youth. He tells about this period of his life in the autobiography My Life. Inaugurated in 1992, the Museum gathers articles of family life of the boundary of the 19th-20th centuries, as well as copies of documents and of works by Chagall, relating to the artist's and his family's life in Vitebsk.  The Rumyantsev-Paskevich Residence - Gomel, Belarus o The main place of historical importance in the city of Gomel, Belarus. The grounds of the residence stretch for 800 meters along the steep right bank of the Sozh River. An image of the residence is featured on the Belarusian 20,000-ruble bill. The two-storey palace of Field Marshal Pyotr Rumyantsev was built between 1777 and 1796 to a Neoclassical design attributed to Ivan Starov. The palace replaced the ruined castle of Gomel's previous owner, Michael Frederick Czartoryski. The central part is surmounted by a square belvedere with a wide flat dome.  The Tower of Kamieniec – Kamianiec, Belarus o Often called by the misnomer the White Tower, is the main landmark of the town of Kamianiec in Belarus. Erected in 1271–1289 by the architect Oleksa as a frontier stronghold on the northern border of the principality of , it is the only such tower remaining to this day in the area. The name Bielaja Vieža, which literally means White Tower or White Fortress in Belarusian, presumably derives from the tower's proximity to the Belavezhskaya Pushcha Forest, but not from its color, which has been brick-red through the ages, never white.  Belarusian National Arts Museum - Minsk, Belarus o A museum in Minsk, Belarus. It is the largest museum in the country. More than twenty seven thousand works of art – creating twenty miscellaneous collections and comprising two main representative ones: the one of national art and the other of monuments of art of the countries and nations of the world – can be found on exposition, at the branches of the Museum and its depositories.  Cathedral of the Holy Name of Mary – Minsk, Belarus o A Roman Catholic baroque cathedral in Minsk. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Minsk-Mohilev. It was built under the Polish rule in 1710 as a church for the Jesuit house. In 1793, after the Russian conquest of Belarusian part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Jesuit order was banned and the church got a local status. Soon, after creation of the Minsk diocese, the church became the local cathedral.  Białowieża National Park  A National Park in Podlaskie Voivodeship, north-eastern Poland adjacent with the border with Belarus. The total area of the park is 152.2 square kilometres. It is located 62 km southeast of Białystok. It is known for the protection of the best preserved part of the Białowieża Forest, Europe's last temperate primaeval forest fragment that once stretched across the European Plain. It is home to the world's largest population of European bison, the continent's heaviest land animals. The border between the two countries runs through the forest, the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park is adjacent on the Belarus side of the border. There is a border crossing for hikers and cyclists within the forest.  Yanka Kupala Park – Minsk, Belarus o A park in Minsk, Belarus located along Svislach River. This park is named after Yanka Kupala, one of the classics of Belarusian literature of early 20th century.  Dinamo Stadium – Minsk, Belarus o A multi-purpose stadium in Minsk, Belarus. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of FC Minsk and Belarus national football team. The stadium officially seats 40,000, but because part of the upper stand has not been used since the mid-90s for safety reasons, current capacity is only 34,000.  Belarusian National History and Culture Museum - Minsk, Belarus o The leading Museum of the historic profile of the Republic of Belarus is the biggest collection of the monuments of material and spiritual culture of the Belarusian people from the ancient times to our days. It contains around 370,000 artefacts. Chronological frames of the museum fund are from 40, 000 B.C. to present time.  Pishchalauski Castle - Minsk, Belarus o Also spelled Pischalauski Castle, is a castle in Minsk, Belarus. The castle is also sometimes called the Belarusian Bastille. It is a registered state architectural monument. The castle was built in 1825. It formerly served as a prison. The architect was named Pishchala. The castle was the site of the imprisonment of Belarusian writer Yakub Kolas from 1908 to 1911.  The International Festival of Arts "Slavic Bazaar in Vitebsk" - Vitebsk, Belarus o An annual festival held in Vitebsk, Belarus under the auspices of the Belarusian Government since 1992. Its main program is devoted to Slavic music. The main participants are artists from , Belarus, , countries of the former , Poland and with guests from many other countries, both Slavic and non-Slavic. It is a member of the International Federation of Festival Organizations (FIDOF) since 1998.  Navahrudak Castle - Navahrudak, Belarus o The former castle in Navahrudak, Belarus was one of the key strongholds of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, cited by Maciej Stryjkowski as the location of Mindaugas's coronation as King of Lithuania as well as his likely burial place. Modern historians cannot make up their minds as to the true location of Mindaugas's coronation. As early as the 14th century, Navahrudak is known to have possessed a stone tower along the lines of Tower of Kamyanyets. Other were of timber. The castle was stormed by the Teutonic Knights under Heinrich von Plötzke in 1314. Although the attack was not successful, the tower sustained substantial damage.  Pripyatsky National Park or Pripyat National Park – o A natural reserve in Gomel Region, Belarus. It was founded in 1996 for preservation of natural landscapes around the Pripyat River from which it takes its name. Much of the park's area is occupied by turf swamps. Pripyatsky National Park is home to 51 spieces of , including elk, , red deer, European , and Eurasian lynx.  Vitebsk Museum of Modern Art - Vitebsk, Belarus o An art museum in Vitebsk, Belarus organized in 1918 by Marc Chagall, Kazimir Malevich and Alexander Romm. In 1921 it exhibited 120 paintings "representing all the movements of the contemporary art from the Academic Realism to Impressionism to Suprematism". In the mid-1920s the museum was abolished. While some paintings have found their way to museums of Russia and Belarus, the whereabouts of many paintings are unknown.

 The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) – , Belgium o A music museum in central Brussels, Belgium. It is part of the Royal Museums for Art and History and internationally renowned for its collection of over 8,000 instruments.  The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula - Brussels, Belgium o A Roman Catholic Church in Brussels, Belgium. The church was given cathedral status in 1962 and has since been the co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Mechelen-Brussels, together with St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen.  Manneken Pis - Brussels, Belgium o A landmark small bronze sculpture in Brussels, depicting a naked little boy urinating into a fountain's basin. It was designed by Hiëronymus Duquesnoy the Elder and put in place in 1618 or 1619.  The Horta Museum – Brussels, Belgium o A museum dedicated to the life and work of the Belgian Art Nouveau architect and his time. The museum is housed in Horta's former house and atelier, Maison & Atelier Horta (1898), in the Brussels municipality of Saint-Gilles. In the splendid Art Nouveau interiors there is a permanent display of furniture, utensils and art objects designed by Horta and his contemporaries as well as documents related to his life and time. The museum also organises temporary exhibitions on topics related to Horta and his art. The building is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of the Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta.  Mini-Europe – Brussels, Belgium o A miniature park located in Bruparck at the foot of the Atomium in Brussels, Belgium. Mini-Europe has reproductions of monuments in the on show, at a scale of 1:25. Roughly 80 cities and 350 buildings are represented. Mini-Europe receives 350,000 visitors per year and has a turnover of 4 million Euros.  The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium – Brussels, Belgium o An art museum in Brussels, Belgium. The museums are situated in the capital Brussels in the downtown area on the . There are four museums connected with the Royal Museum, and two of them are in the main building. The other two are dedicated to specific Belgian artists, are much smaller, and are located a few kilometers from the city center.  The Atomium – Brussels, Belgium o A building in Brussels originally constructed for Expo 58, the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. Designed by the engineer André Waterkeyn and architects André and Jean Polak, it stands 102 m tall. Its nine 18 m diameter stainless steel clad spheres are connected so that the whole forms the shape of a unit cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. It is a museum. Tubes connect the spheres along the 12 edges of the cube and all eight vertices to the centre. They enclose escalators and a lift to allow access to habitable spheres which contain exhibit halls and other public spaces. The top sphere provides a panoramic view of Brussels. CNN named it Europe's most bizarre building.  The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History – Brussels, Belgium o A military museum that occupies the two northernmost halls of the historic complex in Cinquantenaire Park in Brussels, Belgium.  The Markt ("Market Square") of Bruges – o Located in the heart of the city and covers an area of about 1 hectare. Some historical highlights around the square include the 12th-century belfry and the Provincial Court, which in 1787 was demolished and replaced by a classicist building that from 1850 served as provincial court and after a fire in 1878 was rebuilt in a neo-Gothic style in 1887. In the center of the market stands the statue of Jan Breydel and Pieter de Coninck.  The Royal Greenhouses of – Brussels, Belgium o A vast complex of monumental heated greenhouses in the park of the Royal Palace of Laeken in the north of Brussels. It is one of the major tourist attractions of the city. The complex was commissioned by King Leopold II and designed by . Built between 1874 and 1895, the complex was finished with the completion of the so-called "Iron Church", a domed greenhouse that would originally serve as the royal chapel. The total floor surface of this immense complex is 2.5 hectares.  The Basilica of the Holy Blood – Bruges, Belgium o A Roman Catholic minor basilica in Bruges, Belgium. Originally built in the 12th century as the chapel of the residence of the Count of Flanders, the church houses a venerated relic of the Holy Blood allegedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea and brought from the Holy Land by Thierry of Alsace, Count of Flanders. Built between 1134 and 1157, it was promoted to minor basilica in 1923.  The Saint Bavo Cathedral – Ghent, Belgium o The seat of the diocese of Ghent. It is named for Saint Bavo of Ghent. The building is based upon the Chapel of St. , a primarily wooden construction; it was consecrated in 942 by Transmarus, Bishop of Tournai and Noyon. Traces of this original structure are evident in the cathedral's crypt. The chapel was subsequently expanded in the Romanesque style in 1038. Some traces of this phase of expansion are still evident in the present day crypt.  The Parlamentarium – Brussels, Belgium o The visitors' centre of the European and is located in the Parliament's Espace Léopold complex in Brussels, it took 6 years to build at a cost of €21 million. The official opening was on 14 October 2011 by President of the Jerzy Buzek. The permanent exhibition contains hundreds of multimedia components, explaining the European Parliament and other European Union institutions. The entrance to the centre is located on the Parliament's esplanade.  The Plantin-Moretus Museum – Antwerp, Belgium o A museum in Antwerp, Belgium honouring the printers Christophe Plantin and Jan Moretus. It is located in their former residence and printing establishment, Plantin Press, at the Friday Market.  Ter Kamerenbos (Dutch) or Bois de la Cambre (French) – o An urban public park on the edge of the Sonian Forest in Brussels, Belgium. It has an area of 1.23 square kilometres. The park lies in the south of the Brussels-Capital Region, and in the municipality of the . It is linked to the rest of the municipality by Avenue Louise, which was built at the same time the park was laid out, in 1861.  Béguinage – Ghent, Belgium o A French term that refers to a semi-monastic community of women called Beguines, religious women who sought to serve God without retiring from the world, as well as to the architectural complex that housed such a community. The word has been absorbed into English, where it is typically written without an accent. There are two types of beguinages: small, informal, and often poor communities that emerged across Europe from the twelfth century on, and the Court Beguinages, a much larger and more stable type of community that emerged only in the region of the Low Countries in the first decades of the thirteenth century.  Parc du Cinquantenaire - Brussels, Belgium o Most buildings of the U-shaped complex which dominate the park were commissioned by the Belgian government under the patronage of King Leopold II for the 1880 National Exhibition commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Belgian independence. The centrepiece triumphal arch was erected in 1905 replacing a previous temporary version of the arcade by Gédéon Bordiau. The structures were built in iron, glass and stone, symbolizing the economic and industrial performance of Belgium. The surrounding 30-hectare park esplanade was full of picturesque gardens, ponds and waterfalls.  The Church of Our Lady – Bruges, Belgium o Dates mainly from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. Its tower, at 122.3 meters in height, remains the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world (the tallest being the St. Martin's Church in Landshut, ).  Brasserie-Brouwerij Cantillon – Brussels, Belgium o Sometimes called the Cantillon Brewery is a small Belgian traditional family brewery based in Anderlecht, Brussels and founded in 1900. They exclusively brew lambic beers.  The In Flanders' Fields Museum – Ypres, Belgium o Devoted to the study of and occupies the second floor of the Cloth Hall, Ypres in Belgium. The building was virtually destroyed by artillery fire during the First World War and has been reconstructed. The curator, Piet Chielens, is a World War I historian. The museum is named for the famous poem by Canadian John McCrae.  Pairi Daiza – o Privately owned 55-hectare zoo and botanical garden located in Brugelette in the province of Hainaut in Belgium. The animal theme park is located on the site of the former Cistercian Cambron Abbey, and is home to over 4,000 animals. Pairi Daiza is owned and operated by Pairi Daiza Belgium SA, a limited company listed on NYSE Alternext Brussels. It is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria, and participates in the European Endangered Species Programme.  Tyne Cot – West Flanders, Belgium o Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery and Memorial to the Missing is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front. The cemetery grounds were assigned to the United Kingdom in perpetuity by King Albert I of Belgium in recognition of the sacrifices made by the British Empire in the defence and liberation of Belgium during the war. It is the largest cemetery for Commonwealth forces in the world, for any war.  The Gravensteen – Ghent, Belgium o A castle in Ghent originating from the middle Ages. The name means "castle of the counts" in Dutch. Gravensteen is situated at an altitude of 9 meters.  Walibi Belgium – Walloon Brabant, Belgium o Formerly Walibi Wavre and then Six Flags Belgium, is a Belgian theme park located in Wavre, close to Brussels. During the 1998 to 2004 period, it was owned by Six Flags, Inc, an American theme park operator. It was later sold to Palamon Capital Partners. As of 2006, the park is owned and operated, along with ' Parc Astérix, by CDA Parks. The Walibi name comes from the mix of Wavre, Limal and Bièrges, three towns in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant, where the park is situated.  AutoWorld – o A vintage car museum in the center of Brussels, Belgium, located in the southern hall of the Cinquantenaire Park. It holds a large and varied collection of 350 vintage European and American automobiles from the late 19th century until the seventies.  Groeningemuseum – Bruges, Belgium o It houses a comprehensive survey of six centuries of Flemish and Belgian painting, from Jan van Eyck to Marcel Broodthaers. The museum's many highlights include its collection of "Flemish Primitive" art, works by a wide range of Renaissance and Baroque masters, as well as a selection of paintings from the 18th and 19th century neo- classical and realist periods.  The Cathedral of Our Lady – Antwerp, Belgium o A Roman Catholic cathedral in Antwerp, Belgium. Today's see of the Diocese of Antwerp was started in 1352 and, although the first stage of construction was ended in 1521, has never been 'completed'. In Gothic style, its architects were Jan and Pieter Appelmans. It contains a number of significant works by the Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens, as well as paintings by artists such as Otto van Veen, Jacob de Backer and Marten de Vos.  The belfry of Bruges – Bruges, Belgium o Also known as Belfort is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Bruges, Belgium. One of the city's most prominent symbols, the belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives, and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other danger. A narrow, steep staircase of 366 steps, accessible by the public for an entry fee, leads to the top of the 83-metre-high building, which leans about a metre to the east. 

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– , o A reconstruction of a 16th-century Ottoman bridge in the city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina that crosses the river and connects two parts of the city. The Old Bridge stood for 427 years, until it was destroyed on 9 November 1993 by Croat forces during the Croat– Bosniak War. Subsequently, a project was set in motion to reconstruct it, and the rebuilt bridge opened on 23 July 2004.  Baščaršija – , Bosnia and Herzegovina o 's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. Baščaršija was built in the 15th century when Isa-Beg Isaković founded the town. The word Baščaršija derives from the . The word "baš" which is "baş" in Turkish literally means "head", in some contexts however also "primary", "main", "capital" and "čaršija" which is "çarşı" in Turkish means "bazaar" or "market". Due to the large fire in the 19th century, today Baščaršija is half the size that it once was.  – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina o The spring of the River Bosna located in the central region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, southwest of Sarajevo. It is one of the country's top natural landmarks and is one of the most famous scenes of natural beauty in the region. The park is usually entered by foot or, for a reasonable price, by horse-carriage via the main avenue leading into it. The avenue itself contains traditional buildings from the Austro- Hungarian-era offering a peek into the luxuries of the past.  Kravice – Trebižat River, Bosnia and Herzegovina o It is ten km south of Ljubuški and forty kilometers south of Mostar. Its height is between 25 metres and the radius of the lake in the base of the waterfall is 120 metres. Kravice is a popular swimming and picnic area and, during the summer, it is frequently visited by tourists from Mostar, Medjugorje and Dubrovnik. The Kravice Falls area also has a little cafe, a rope swing, a picnic area, and a place to camp. During the high season, various restaurants in the vicinity of the waterfalls mostly offer grilled dishes and fish specialties.  The Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina o Built in 16th century, it is the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the most representative Ottoman structures in the . Being the central Sarajevan mosque since the days of its construction, today it also serves as the main congregational mosque of the Islamic community of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in the Baščaršija neighborhood in the Stari Grad municipality and, being one of main architectural monuments in the town, it is regularly visited by tourists.  The Sebilj – Baščaršija, Bosnia and Herzegovina o A pseudo-Ottoman-style wooden fountain in the centre of Baščaršija square in Sarajevo built by Mehmed Pasha Kukavica in 1753. It was relocated by Austrian architect Alexander Wittek in 1891. It is also frequently called "the pigeon square". A multi-national collaborative public arts project created a life-size contemporary interpretation of the famous public fountain and landmark in Birmingham, utilising traditional Bosnian design and craft techniques and combined with modern digital technology.  Svrzo's House – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina o Established when the ruled the area. It is a branch of the Museum of Sarajevo. It is typical in that it has living quarters for the men, the women, and the servants. The house is in extremely well preserved condition, which is noteworthy in that the house is built completely from wood; a construction method not commonly used in the region in modern times.  Pliva – Bosnia and Herzegovina o A relatively small river in central parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, however one of the most significant in terms of natural, cultural and historical heritage and value as a natural rarity. For hundreds of years this region was the ultimate stronghold of the Bosnian Kingdom, with town of Jajce as permanent seat of the last kings of Bosnian Kingdom. The entire region of Jajce is rich in natural heritage that cannot be viewed in isolation from the built heritage. In Jajce, these two components are closely intermingled.  The – Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina o A short river in Bosnia and Herzegovina; it is a left bank tributary of the Neretva. Its source (Vrelo Bune), a strong karstic spring, is near the village , southeast of Mostar. Actually, it is best known by famous Buna Spring (Vrelo Bune), one of the strongest spring in Europe and extremely cold water. The Buna flows west for approximately 9 km, starts at Blagaj and meandering through villages Blagaj, Kosor, Malo Polje, Hodbina and joins the Neretva at Buna village. The river is main left bank tributary of the Buna.  Jahorina – Bosnia and Herzegovina o A mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located near Pale in the Dinaric Alps. It borders Mount Trebević, which is another Olympic mountain. Jahorina's highest peak, Ogorjelica, has a elevation of 1,916 metres, making it the second highest of Sarajevo's mountains, after Bjelašnica at 2,067 m. Mount Jahorina hosted the women's alpine skiing events of the .  The Sutjeska National Park – Bosnia and Herzegovina o A national park located in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the entity. Established in 1962, it is Bosnia and Herzegovina's oldest national park. It includes the highest peak of Maglić at over 2,386 metres, on the border with Montenegro. The Montenegrin part of Maglić in the park has also formed the Trnovačko Jezero. The Strict Nature Reserve “Perućica”, one of the last two remaining primeval forests in Europe, is part of the park. The park is also famous as being the location of the Battle of the Sutjeska in 1943 during World War II.  The Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina o The largest in Sarajevo and one of the largest in the Balkans. The cathedral is dedicated to the nativity of the Theotokos. The church is constructed as a three-section basilica inscribed in a cross-shaped plan, and has five . The domes are built on the beams; the central one is much larger than the other four side domes. The church is arched by round elements. The small gilded baroque-style belfry is built in front of the entrance. The interior walls are decorated by painted ornaments. In the lower zones of the walls the painted ornaments are simulating the marble stone construction look.  The o Constructed between May 1992 and November 1995, during the in the midst of the . It was built by the Bosnian Army in order to link the city of Sarajevo, which was entirely cut off by Serbian forces, with Bosnian-held territory on the other side of the Sarajevo Airport, an area controlled by the United Nations. The tunnel linked the Sarajevo neighbourhoods of and Butmir, allowing food, war supplies, and humanitarian aid to come into the city, and people to get out. The tunnel became a major way of bypassing the international arms embargo and providing the city defenders with weaponry.  Bjelašnica o A mountain in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is found directly to the southwest of Sarajevo, bordering Mt. Igman. Bjelašnica's tallest peak, by which the whole mountain group got its name, rises to an elevation of 2067 meters. Other notable peaks are Krvavac, Mali Vlahinja, and Hranisava. The Bjelašnica range is bordered by the in the south, the Neretva in the west, Mt Igman in the north- east and Mt Ivan in the north-west.  Igman o A mountain plateau in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. Geologically, Igman is part of the Dinaric Alps and formed largely of secondary and tertiary sedimentary rock, mostly Limestone. It is located southwest of Sarajevo, bordering the Bjelašnica range in the south and west, Hadžići and Ilidža in the north, and the river Željeznica in the east. Igman's highest point, Crni vrh, west of the Malo Polje road, at an altitude of 1,510 metres, the homonym highest elevation on the east side of this road reaches an elevation of 1,502 metres.  The Miljacka o The Miljacka river originates from the Paljanska-Miljacka river and the Mokranjska Miljacka river confluence, though the Paljanska Miljacka, 13 kilometres long river, spring up around 10 kilometres eastward from the town of Pale, under the slopes of Jahorina near Begovina at 1025 metres a.s.l., and the Mokranjska Miljacka, 21 kilometres long river, spring up from a large cave, yet to be explored, near Kadino Selo village at 1,135 metres a.s.l. under the slopes of Romanija mountains.  Vrelo Bune - Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina o The natural and architectural ensemble at the Buna river spring near Blagaj kasaba (village-town) and a part of the wider "Townscape ensemble of the town of Blagaj - Historical and Natural Heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina", southeast of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is impossible to separate the natural values from the cultural and historical heritage of Blagaj, since its distinctive quality is in the coexistence of the natural and the man-made, in the integration of the physical structure into the landscape.  Tvrdoš Monastery – Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. o A 15th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery near the city of Trebinje, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 4th-century foundations of the first Roman church on the site are still visible. The Orthodox monastery was established there in the 15th century, with a cathedral constructed about 1508 and painted with murals by Vicko Lavrov from Dubrovnik in 1517. The monastery remained a seat of the Metropolitans of Herzegovina until the Venetian Empire destroyed it in 1694. The current building of the monastery was constructed in 1924.  Ferhat Pasha Mosque – , Bosnia and Herzegovina o Also known as the Ferhadija Mosque, was a central building in the city of Banja Luka. The mosque was demolished in 1993 at the order of the authorities of Republika Srpska, and it is currently being rebuilt. Commissioned by the Bosnian Sanjak-bey Ferhat-paša Sokolović, the mosque was built in 1579 with money, as tradition has it, that were paid by the Auersperg family for the severed head of the Habsburg general Herbard VIII von Auersperg and the ransom for the general's son after a battle at the Croatian border in 1575, where Ferhat-paša was tiumphant.  The Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Bosnia and Herzegovina o It holds more than 400,000 historical artifacts. After being close for disputes about its funding, the museum restarts its activities in 2015.  Trebević o A mountain in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is found directly to the southeast of Sarajevo, territory of East Sarajevo city, bordering Jahorina mountain. Trebević is 1627 meters tall, making it the second shortest of the Sarajevo mountains. During the Middle Ages, Trebević was known as Zlatni Do.  Ars Aevi – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina o It was formed during the war as a "resistance of culture". It has approximately 130 works by renowned world artists including Michelangelo Pistoletto, Jannis Kounellis, Joseph Beuys, and Joseph Kosuth. A new museum building, designed by Renzo Piano, is planned to be open by 2014.  The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina o It was established in 1888, having originally been conceived around 1850. In 1913, the museum was enlarged by the Czech architect Karel Pařík who designed a structure of four symmetric pavilions with a facade in Italian Renaissance architecture. The four pavilions contain the departments of archaeology, ethnology, natural history, and a library. After being closed for several years due to heavy damage in the recent war, the museum has re-opened and is in the process of mounting new and pre-existing exhibits.  Stanišići – Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina o An ethno village near Bijeljina in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the Pavlovića road, three kilometers from town. The owner of the complex is Borislav Stanišić, a local entrepreneur. Entrance is free for visitors.  Trebišnjica – Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina o A river in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It used to be a sinking river, 96.5 km (60.0 mi) long above the ground. With a total length of 187 km (116 mi) above and under the ground, it was one of the longest sinking rivers in the world.  Sarajevo – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina o Sarajevo's primary and largest synagogue and is located on the south bank of the river Miljacka. It was constructed in 1902 and remains the only functioning synagogue in Sarajevo today.  The Museum of Sarajevo 1878–1918 – Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina o Located near the in central Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It holds a collection of items and photographs from the Austro-Hungarian rule in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bulgaria  The Monastery of Saint Ivan of – o Better known as the . The largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the southwestern Rila Mountains, 117 km south of the capital in the deep valley of the at an elevation of 1,147 m above sea level. The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila.  – o A major seaside resort on the coast of Bulgaria, located approximately 35 km north of in Nessebar municipality, .  The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – Sofia, Bulgaria o A Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox in the world, as well as one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions. The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia occupies an area of 3,170 square metres and can hold 10,000 people inside. It is the second- largest cathedral located on the Balkan Peninsula, after the Cathedral of in Belgrade.  Borovets – Sofia, Bulgaria o Known as Chamkoria until the middle of the 20th century, is a popular Bulgarian mountain resort situated in , on the northern slopes of Rila, at an altitude of 1350 m. Borovets is 10 km from , 73 km from Sofia and 125 km from .  – , Bulgaria o A popular ski resort in Smolyan Province, , one of the best-known in Southeastern Europe. It is set amongst magnificent pine forests and is primarily visited during the winter for skiing and snowboarding. It is also a popular tourist place in summer. The hub of Pamporovo comprises a number of excellent hotels and bars. It is also one of the southernmost skiing resorts in Europe. It is a family-friendly resort and suited for complete beginners and intermediates.  The Saint Sofia Church – Sofia, Bulgaria o The second oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the 6th century. In the predecessor building took place the Council of Serdica held most probably in 343 and attended by 316 bishops. In the 14th century, the church gave its name to the city, previously known as Sredets.  The Church – Sofia, Bulgaria o A medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church situated on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, in the Boyana quarter. In 1979, the building was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The east wing of the two-storey church was originally constructed in the late 10th or early 11th century, and then the central wing was added in the 13th century under the Second , the whole building being finished with a further expansion to the west in the middle of the 19th century. A total of 89 scenes with 240 human images are depicted on the walls of the church.  The National Historical Museum – Sofia, Bulgaria o Bulgaria's largest museum. It was founded on 5 May 1973 and its first representative exposition was opened in 1984 to commemorate 1300 years of Bulgarian history. The museum was moved to a former governmental residence in 2000 and currently stores and owns over 650,000 objects connected to archaeology, fine arts, history and ethnography, although only 10% of them are permanently exhibited.  The Church of St George – Sofia, Bulgaria o An Early Christian red brick rotunda that is considered the oldest building in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It is believed that it was built on the site of a pagan temple, though the original purpose of the building was for public use. The building is famous for the 12th-, 13th- and 14th-century frescoes inside the central dome. Three layers of frescoes have been discovered, the earliest dating back to the 10th century. Magnificent frescoes of 22 prophets over 2 metres tall crown the dome.  The – o Archaically the Petritsoni Monastery or Monastery of the Mother of God Petritzonitissa in Bulgaria is an important monument of Christian architecture and one of the largest and oldest Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Europe. It is located on the right bank of the River, 189 km from Sofia and 10 km south of Asenovgrad, and is directly subordinate to the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.  The Seven Rila Lakes – Rila Mountains, Bulgaria o A group of lakes of glacial origin, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountains in Bulgaria. They are the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.  The Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo o A group of monolithic churches, chapels and monasteries hewn out of solid rock and completely different from other monastery complexes in Bulgaria, located near the village of Ivanovo, 20 km south of Rousse, on the high rocky banks of the Rusenski Lom, 32 m above the river. The complex is noted for its beautiful and well-preserved medieval frescoes.  Buzludzha – Central , Bulgaria o A historical peak in the Central Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria and is 1441 metres high. In 1868 it was the place of the final battle between Bulgarian rebels led by Hadji Dimitar and and the Ottoman Empire.  The Belogradchik Rocks – Belogradchik, Bulgaria o A group of strange shaped sandstone and conglomerate rock formations located on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains near the town of Belogradchik in northwest Bulgaria. The rocks vary in color from primarily red to yellow; some of the rocks reach up to 200 m in height. Many rocks have fantastic shapes and are associated with interesting legends. They are often named for people or objects they are thought to resemble.  The National Military History Museum – Sofia, Bulgaria o A museum dedicated to military history in Sofia, Bulgaria. A structure of the Ministry of Defence, it has existed under various names and subordinate to various institutions since 1 August 1914. It disposes of 5,000 m² of indoor and 40,000 m² outdoor exhibition area, a library and a computer centre.  The ancient Thracian city of Perperikon – , Bulgaria o Located in the Eastern Rhodopes, 15 km northeast of the present-day town of Kardzhali, Bulgaria, on a 470 m high rocky hill, which is thought to have been a sacred place. The village of is located at the foot of the hill and the gold-bearing Perpereshka River flows near it. Perperikon is the largest megalith ensemble in the Balkans. It is thought that the famous Temple of Dionysius is located at this location. A visitor centre is being constructed at a cost of 2.4 million Euros funded by the EU.  The – Silistra, Bulgaria o A nature reserve in northeastern Bulgaria (Southern Dobruja), near the village of the same name, 18 km west of Silistra and 2 km south of the Danube. It comprises Lake Srebarna and its surroundings and is located on the Via Pontica, a migration route between Europe and Africa. The reserve embraces 6 km2 of protected area and a buffer zone of 5.4 km2. The lake's depth varies from 1 to 3 m. There is a museum constructed, where a collection of stuffed species typical for the reserve is arranged.  o A long and narrow headland in the Southern Dobruja region of the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, located 12 km east of and 60 km northeast of Varna. The coast is steep with vertical cliffs reaching 70 m down to the sea. Kaliakra is a nature reserve, where dolphins and cormorants can be observed. It sits on the Via Pontica, a major bird migration route from Africa into Eastern and Northern Europe. Many rare and migrant can be seen here in spring and autumn and, like much of this coastline, is home to several rare breeding birds. The rest of the reserve also has unusual breeding birds; Saker Falcon, Lesser Grey Shrike and a host of others.  The Rozhen Monastery of the Nativity of the Mother of God – Mountains, Bulgaria o The biggest monastery in the Pirin Mountains in southwestern Bulgaria. It is one of the few medieval Bulgarian monasteries well preserved until today. The earliest archaeological evidence of medieval life at the place is a grave with a few coins and decorations from the time of Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos (1259–1282).  The Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex – , Bulgaria o An open-air museum and a neighborhood of Gabrovo in northern Bulgaria. It is located on the northern edge of the , between the park and the city of Gabrovo. It presents the , culture and craftsmanship. It spans over an area of 7 ha and contains a total of 50 objects, including water installations and houses with craftsmen's workshops attached. As a whole, the complex's goal is to illustrate the architecture, way of life and economy of Gabrovo and the region during the Bulgarian National Revival.  The – Shumen, Bulgaria o Or Madara Horseman is an early medieval large rock relief carved on the Madara Plateau east of Shumen in northeastern Bulgaria, near the village of Madara. The monument is dated to about 710 AD and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979. The relief depicts a majestic horseman 23 m (75 ft) above ground level in an almost vertical 100 m (328 ft)-high cliff. The horseman, facing right, is thrusting a spear into a lion lying at his horse's feet.  The National Art Gallery – Sofia, Bulgaria o Is Bulgaria's national gallery and houses over 50,000 pieces of Bulgarian art. It is located on Battenberg Square in the capital city of Sofia, occupying most of the historic and imposing edifice of the former royal palace of Bulgaria, having been established in 1934 and moved to the palace in 1946, after the abolition of the monarchy. National Art Gallery is situated at an altitude of 556 m.  Aladzha Monastery o A medieval Orthodox Christian cave monastery complex in northeastern Bulgaria, 17 km north of central Varna and 3 km west of beach resort, in a protected forest area adjacent to the Golden Sands Nature Park. The monastery caves were hewn into a 25- m high vertical karst cliff near the upper edge of the Franga plateau on several levels. The complex includes two small nearby catacombs.  The Varna Archaeological Museum – o An archaeological museum in the city of Varna on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. Founded on 3 June 1888, when a museum, part of the City Library was established, the Varna Archaeological Museum is situated in a historic building designed in the Neo-Renaissance style by the noted architect Petko Momchilov and built in 1892–1898 for the Varna Girls' School.  Ledenika – Vratsa, Bulgaria o A cave in the Northwestern parts of the Balkan Mountains, 16km away from the Bulgarian city of Vratsa, its entrance being at 830m above sea level. It features an abundance of galleries and impressive karst formations including stalactites and stalagmites, dating back a thousand years. The cave is about 300m long and contains ten separate halls. The biggest one is the Concert Hall. The way to it is through the Passage of Sinners. Only those whose heart is pure can pass through it. Once the cave was full of water but now only a small lake has remained - the Lake of Wishes. The legend says that if you dip your hand in the ice-cold water of the lake and make a wish, the wish will come true.  o The highest peak in the entire Balkan Peninsula, standing at 2,925 m (9,596 ft). The summit of the Rila mountain range in southwestern Bulgaria, Musala is the highest peak between the Alps and the Caucasus and the highest in bar the Caucasus. With a prominence of 2473 m, Musala is the 7th most prominent mountain peak in Europe.  The Rusenski Lom – o A river in northeastern Bulgaria, the last major right tributary of the Danube. It is formed by the rivers Beli Lom and Cherni Lom, the former taking its source south of Razgrad and the latter southeast of Popovo.

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