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 Eisriesenwelt Caves

Country: Austria
Eisriesenwelt Caves When Salzburg's weather turns sultry and the streets are crowded with perspiring tourists, it's time to head 40 km (25 miles) south to Werfen, Austria. There, on a mountainside overlooking the Salzach River Valley, you'll find a respite from summer heat in the Eisriesenwelt or "World of the Ice Giants." The Eisriesenwelt is a vast underground series of caves with some 42 km (26 miles) of tunnels ...

 Geghard Monastery

Country: Armenia
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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