The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Only a few hours from Athens, in the Valley of Thessaly near the town of Kalambaka, lies one of Greece’s most astonishing religious sites: the Monasteries of Meteora! Second in importance only to Mount Athos, this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most unusually built monastic complexes in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Whether …
Meteora Monasteries – Your Guide to the Most Sacred Site of GreeceRead More
In the southern part of Romania, not too far from Bucharest, there is a small city of great historical importance: Curtea de Arges. One of the oldest towns in the country, Curtea de Arges was the capital of feudal Wallachia. But that’s not the only thing that it can brag about. The city is also …
Curtea de Arges Cathedral – From Legend to History and BackRead More
Romania is one of Europe’s most devout Christian countries, a fact that is visible in the multitude of churches, cathedrals, and monasteries that you see everywhere you go. From the wooden churches in Maramures, to the painted monasteries in Bucovina and the fortified churches in Transylvania, Romania is not short of outstanding places of worship …
15 Unique Churches in Romania That Everybody Enjoys VisitingRead More
Seville is one of those cities that seduces you right from the start with its intoxicating aromas of orange trees, winding medieval lanes, Moorish palaces and baroque churches. It also makes an easy day trip from Malaga, Cordoba, and some other cities in Andalusia. Out of the many free things to do here, visiting the …
All You Should Know About Visiting the Cathedral of SevilleRead More
There are many reasons why people like to visit Romania, like the stunning scenery, old medieval towns, or legendary castles and fortresses. But not many visitors are aware of the authentic old villages in the region of Transylvania which remained unchanged in structure for hundreds of years. There are seven villages with fortified churches in …
Biertan Fortified Church – the Anatomy of a Church-FortressRead More
Istanbul is famous for its amazing mosques and Ottoman architecture. But few people know that the city is also home to one of the most beautiful Byzantine churches in the world – the Chora Church. The church – which is known today as the Kariye Mosque – is situated in the Erdinekapı district of İstanbul.
Chora Church in Istanbul and its Tumultuous HistoryRead More
For me, the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Istanbul, or Turkey, is definitely Hagia Sophia. I can’t remember when I first heard about this magnificent edifice. It was probably way back, during my high school years. But ever since that day, visiting Hagia Sophia became a dream. It took me 40 years …
Visiting Hagia Sophia, Istanbul’s Most Controversial MonumentRead More
