Grand Canyon National Park
A massive, colorful gorge carved by the Colorado River, widely considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Guilin and the Li River
A region of world-renowned natural beauty featuring dramatic limestone karst peaks, winding rivers, and traditional rice terraces.
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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture designed by Frank Gehry. Located along the Nervión River, the museum is world-renowned for its modern art collection and for triggering the “Bilbao Effect,” which transformed the city from an industrial hub into a global cultural destination.
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Fernando de Noronha
An exclusive volcanic archipelago and marine park known for having some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and crystal-clear diving waters.
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Neuschwanstein Castle
A 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace in the Bavarian Alps, famous as the fairy-tale inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle.
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Baobab, Madagascar
Adansonia grandidieri is the largest and most iconic species of baobab tree endemic to Madagascar, famous for its massive cylindrical trunk and presence along the “Avenue of the Baobabs.”
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Tiger Shark, Bahamas
The tiger shark is a large, solitary predator found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. Named for the dark, vertical stripes on its body that resemble a tiger’s pattern—which tend to fade as the shark matures.
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Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is a major horticultural destination and urban nature park located in central Singapore. The park is renowned for its unique and futuristic structures. The most iconic of these is the Supertree Grove, a collection of 18 tree-like vertical gardens ranging from 25 to 50 meters in height.
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Betlémský kostel
The Bethlehem Church on Pellicova Street was the first Protestant church in Brno where sermons were preached exclusively in Czech.
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Arles
Arles is a city in southern France’s Provence region, on the Rhône River. Founded by the Romans, it features well-preserved ancient sites like the Arles Amphitheatre. In the late 19th century, Vincent van Gogh lived there and created many famous paintings. Arles is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Želiv Monastery
Želiv Monastery was founded in 1139 by Soběslav I, and rebuilt several times after fires, most significantly in the years 1713–1720 by J. B. Santini. Originally a Benedictine monastery, it was handed over to the Premonstratensians in 1149.
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Rabštejn nad Střelou
Rabštejn nad Střelou is a captivating gem nestled in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. This remarkably preserved medieval town holds the title of the smallest town in Central Europe.
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Rájec nad Svitavou Castle
Rájec nad Svitavou Castle is a significant Neoclassical château in the Czech Republic, known for its well-preserved interiors, extensive collections, and beautiful English-style park.
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Rovinj
Rovinj, a picturesque coastal town on Croatia’s Istrian peninsula, is renowned for its charming Venetian architecture, the iconic Church of St. Euphemia perched atop a hill, and its vibrant artistic atmosphere.
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St Mark’s Basilica
St Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) is the most famous of the churches of Venice, Italy, and one of the best-known examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture.
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Fažana
Fažana is a charming coastal town located on the southwestern coast of the Istrian peninsula in Croatia. Fažana is best known as the departure point for boat trips to the Brijuni National Park.
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Grožnjan
Grožnjan is a small, picturesque hilltop town located in Istria, Croatia. It is particularly renowned for its vibrant artistic community, earning it the moniker “town of artists.”
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The Czech Republic, a Central European nation, is celebrated for its medieval architecture, vibrant beer culture, and the historic charm of its capital city, Prague.
Telč
A town in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic, renowned for its remarkably preserved Renaissance square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The square features colorful, interconnected burgher houses with high gables and arcades, alongside a Renaissance chateau and Baroque church.
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Brno, Parnassus Fountain
The Parnassus Fountain, a Baroque masterpiece in Brno’s Zelný trh square, was constructed between 1690 and 1695 by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.
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