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 Argalasti

Country: Greece
City: Argalasti
Argalasti Argalasti is a renowed village, one of the main ones, interesting from an architectural point of view. On the buildings are traces of medieval even ancient structure elements which add something unique to the style and atmosphere of the village. Visit to the nearby Monastery of Agios Nikolaos, set in a magnificent landscape is a must. It should be noted that in this area have been found ruins of ...

 Rila Monastery

Country: Bulgaria
City: Sofia
Rila Monastery The Rila Monastery is situated in Southwestern Bulgaria, 117 km away from Sofia and 40 km away from Blagoevgrad. Rising at 1147 m above sea level, it lies amidst some of the most scenic recesses of the Rila Mountains, to which the monastery owes its name. On either side the swift and clear flowing rivers of Rilska and Drushlyavitsa flank it. The Malyovitsa peak, reaching a height of 2729 m, is wit ...

 Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar

Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
City: Mostar
Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar - UNESCO World Heritage List The oldest written testament of the existence of medieval Mostar date back to the 15th century, prior to the invasion of the Ottoman Turks. The testament was the work of Herceg Stjepan Radivoj (the Duke of Herzegovina).The first medieval bridge in Mostar was a wooden suspension bridge which was very unstable and of fragile con ...

 Geghard Monastery

Country: Armenia
City: Mostar
Geghard Monastery Geghard is another incredible ancient Armenian monastery, partly carved out of a mountain. Though the monastery has been around since before the 4th century, the main cathedral was built in 1215. The monastery is located literally at the end of the road. From here you walk up a path which has a few vendors of souvenirs and snacks. (try the sweet "sujukh", sweet lavash and gata if you have never ta ...

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