When in AD 963, Count Siegfried built his “Lucilinburhuc” (little castle) on a rocky promontory overlooking the river Alzette, little did he know that his home was to become the cradle of one of the smallest, yet one of the richest countries in the world. Continue reading “Luxembourg – Small and Beautiful” »
Category: Europe
Hagia Sophia: Istanbul, Turkey
Built between 523 and 527, the Hagia Sophia, first a church, then a mosque, and now a museum, is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. Continue reading “Hagia Sophia: Istanbul, Turkey” »
Ephesus: Selcuk, Turkey
The ancient city of Ephesus has an extremely rich history.It was the site of the Temple of Artemis Diana (One of the seven wonders of the ancient world), was visited, and liberated by Alexander the Great, and was an important center for early Christianity. Continue reading “Ephesus: Selcuk, Turkey” »
Pamukkale, Turkey
Pamukkale, or “Cotton Castle,” is a natural phenomenon of wonder-like beauty. Hot-spring waters rich in calcium oxide have, over thousands of years, cascaded down the slopes of Caldag, resulting in a build-up of white travertine. Continue reading “Pamukkale, Turkey” »