A fun Bosporus Cruise this morning. Also visiting two unique neighborhoods, the Fener and Balat districts.
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Istanbul, where East meets West – Isztambul, ahol a kelet és nyugat találkozik
A day full of visiting incredible landmarks of this magnificent city. The Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, and the Hagia Sophia were all on the list to see, plus something else happened that we didn’t expect.
First glimpse of Istanbul – Isztambul első látásra
A new country, the fourth one on this trip. We traveled from Bulgaria to Turkey, more precisely from Plovdiv to Istanbul today.
Cozy Plovdiv – A hangulatos Plovdiv
Bulgaria’s second largest city is a perfect destination for those interested in history and culture. The charming hilly Old Town with its cobblestone streets, many Roman ruins, colorful multi-story houses with balconies offers visual pleasure.
Roman ruins in Sofia – Római kori maradványok Szófiában
Roman ruins, many churches, communist landmarks, modern European culture – all in one place. This is Sofia.
Hiking near Veliko Tarnovo – Túrázás Veliko Tarnovo környékén
We visited a small hilltop village near Veliko Tarnovo, and enjoyed an amazing fortress, the Tsarevets Fortress, one of the most iconic sites in Bulgaria.
In Bulgaria’s ancient capital – Bulgária ősi fővárosában
Have you ever heard of Veliko Tarnovo? It’s one of the oldest cities in the world, and is very charming. In the 13th century, it was the Second Bulgarian Kingdom’s capital, and is often nicknamed as the “City of Tsars.”
The city of contrasts, Bucharest – Bukarest, a kontrasztok városa
Historical buildings, communist monumentality, and modern city life – this mixture is represented in Romania’s capital. Even though there is a lot to see, unfortunately, we only got a glimpse of it.
The legendary Bran (Dracula’s) Castle – A legendás törcsvári Drakula kastély
Mysterious and fascinating history, folklore, magical towers, narrow winding stairways, and secret passages. A highly popular stunning castle, one of Romania’s main tourist attractions.
Braşov, the fairytale-like town in Transylvania – Brassó, a mesebeli erdélyi város
This beautiful medieval town is one of the most visited places in Romania. It needs some time to fully appreciate. Fortunately, we had a walking tour and were given free time to also explore it on our own.
Fortified churches and medieval villages in Transylvania – Erődtemplomok és középkori falvak Erdélyben
Two traditional Saxon villages in Transylvania today. Beautiful old houses, unique fortified churches, and a short exploration of the city of Brașov.
The medieval town of Sighişoara – Segesvár, a középkori város
A long day of traveling in Romania to an enchanting town with cobblestone streets and medieval architecture.