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Kosice, Slovakia - A Eastern Gem and Medieval City on the Hornád River!

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Here is a walking tour of Kosice , one of the most beautiful cities in Slovakia , located in the eastern part of the country, on the Hornád River, surrounded by the picturesque hills of the Volovské Mountains, at an elevation of about 206 m above sea level, just 20 km from the Hungarian border and about 95 km from the Ukrainian border. The city currently has around 225,000 inhabitants and is the second-largest urban center in the country. It is famous for its rich history dating back to the 13th century, the oldest municipal coat of arms in Europe, and the largest Gothic church in Slovakia – St. Elisabeth’s Cathedral. Košice enchants visitors with its historic old town, Art Nouveau tenement houses, numerous museums, theatres, and the unique atmosphere that was highlighted by the title of European Capital of Culture 2013. Kosice is a city where history meets modernity. The wealth of monuments, top-tier culture, and distinctive charm make every walk through its streets an unforgettabl...

Copenhagen, Denmark - One of Northern Europe’s most enchanting capitals

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  Here is an extraordinary walking tour through the very heart of Copenhagen , one of the most charming capitals in Northern Europe, located on the eastern coast of Denmark , along the Øresund Strait, more precisely on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand and partly on Amager. Copenhagen is the largest city and the capital of Denmark , as well as a modern and welcoming city with a rich history, green spaces, atmospheric canals, and impressive architecture. The city combines Scandinavian functionality with the colorful past of the monarchy and the modern spirit of contemporary Europe. We begin our walking tour at Højbro Plads, one of the city’s central squares, full of life and surrounded by elegant townhouses. Heading along Ved Stranden toward Christiansborg Slotsplads, we reach the heart of Danish power – Christiansborg Palace. This is the seat of the Danish Parliament, Government, and Supreme Court, and its courtyard – Rigsdagsgården – reminds us of the country’s long co...