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Researchers Find Perfection At the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

2020-11-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Theater of ancient Epidauru

A team of scientists has finally discovered the secret of the perfect acoustics of the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.

Tags: acoustics, acoustics study, Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, archaeology, Elektra, Georgia Tech, Greek plays, Greek theater, Mount Kynortio, music science, science, UNESCO, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Heraklion MP Nikos Igoumenidis Reexamines Knossos UNESCO Bid

2020-09-24 by Argophilia Travel News

Minoan Palace at Knossos

Heraklion MP Nikos Igoumenidis pursues definate answers from Culture Minnister Mendoni on the Knossos UNESCO candidacy.

Tags: Crete leaders, Culture Minister, Heraklion MP, Knossos, Lina Mendoni, Minoan Crete, Minoan palaces, Nikos Igoumenidis, Syriza, UNESCO sites, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Nesvizh Castle: A Belarusian Fairy Tale

2016-10-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Niasviž Castle

Have you ever considered Belarus for a leaf-peeping destination? It’s probably the time to add this scenic country to your bucket list.

Tags: Belarus, Nesvizh Castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bulgaria Unearths Thracian Gold at the Tomb of Sveshtari

2012-11-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Archaeologists in Bulgaria have unearthed a horde of gold treasure believed to be almost 2,400 years old at an ancient Thracian burial site in the north of the country.

Tags: archaeologists, Bulgaria, bulgaria thracians, Europe's oldest town, Thracian gold, Thracians, Tomb of Sveshtari, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Puerto Princesa Underground River Hopes to be Honored

2011-06-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Underground river in Palawesi

The president of the Philippines Benign Aquino III has pleaded with his countrymen and women to vote for the country’s contender to be named as one of the new “Seven Wonders of Nature”. 600 km south-west of capital Manila, the Puerto Princesa Underground River in Palawan province is among 28 finalists in the competition to […]

Tags: Benign Aquino III, filipinos, Philippines President, Philippines tourism, Puerto Princesa, rare fossils, Seven Wonders of Nature, Underground River, UNESCO World Heritage Site

A Royal Date with Count Dracula?

2011-04-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton have kept tight-lipped about their honeymoon destination

It would be Romanian tourism’s biggest boost since Count Dracula. The tiny Transylvanian village of Viscri has surprisingly been mentioned as one of the potential honeymoon destinations for Prince William and soon-to-be Princess Kate.

Tags: Count Dracula, Count Tibor Kalnoky, Great Barrier Reef, Prince Charles, Prince William, Princess Kate, Roma Gypsies, romania, Romanian tourism, Romanian travel, Royal honeymoon, Royal Wedding, Transylvanian, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Viscri

A Taste of Darjeeling Tea, and Where It Comes From

2010-10-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Darjelling view in the morning.

Our trip to the world famous Darjeeling region of Bengal was rejuvenating for us, and invigorating for family who had never been. India’s Darjeleing tea is one of the most famous in the world. The British Empire could literally not do without it. But the mountains themselves, now there is the real treasure. Come to Darjeeling, learn why it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tags: Batasia Loop, Bengal, British Empire, Darjeeling region, Darjeeling tea, Dhirdham Temple, Ghoom Monastery, Lord Buddha, Padmaja Naidu, tea, tea estates, tea garden, tea trade, trip to Darjelling, UNESCO World Heritage Site, world teas

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2026-04-18 By Iorgos Pappas

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