Conwy Castle, Wales

Conwy Castle, Wales

   Conwy Castle is also a medieval castle founded by English King Edward I. Located in North Wales in Conwy city. Built between 1283-1289. For many historians Conwy castle is known as the largest medieval fortification in Europe.

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Beaumaris Castle, Wales

Beaumaris Castle, Wales

   Beaumaris Castle is a medieval castle located on the Anglesey island. Founded by English King Edward I. Included on the list of UNESCO World.

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Flying Babika

   I just would like to say that my doll has already arrived to Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Brazil. You can visit this page and see the pictures.
http://flyingbabika.blogspot.com/2013/04/oscar-niemeyer-museum-brazil.html

St. Andrews, Scotland

  

   The city is located near North Sea. Founded by bishop Robert in 1140St. Andrews is well known becouse of  the oldest university in Scotland and also becouse there's one of the oldest golf course in the world. the city has got a lot of nice buildings like medieval street layout for example north Street or St. Andrews Castle and reallt nice cathedral. So if you're keen on golf and you like visiting you have to see this city.

The St. Andrews Castle

The cathedral grounds from the top of St Rule's Tower

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I have some problems with my internet so the next posts will appear in next week. Sorry

Bruges, Belgium

Bruges, Belgium

Coat of arms

   Bruges is also called Venice of the north because of the many canals in the historic center of the city. Venice of the north is a small town with a population of 17 000 people. The first fortification built when the city won the Julian Caesar. In 2002 Bruges had been selected for Eusopean Capital of Culture. The city is really worth a visit becouse of a lot monuments.

Belfry - the watch tower of the castle, and city tower bell tower in the form of a freestanding or connected with the town hall.

Gracht

Town Hall

Apeldoorn, Netherlands

Omnisport Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn, Netherlands

Coat of arms

   Apeldoorn is a small city with population of 151 000 people. Dates from the eighth century. If you like animals you'll find something for yourself. In this small city you can visit the Apenheul ape zoo. But if you like peacefull places you'll also feel great in Apeldoorn - you can visit a beautiful palace with nice park - the name of it is Paleis Het Loo. And if you go there you can't forget about multisport indoor arena where you can watch or play lots of games.

Paleis Het Loo

Apenheul ape zoo

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Looking for the winner of competition !

   I'm still looking for you Katherine with number 9 ! Please write to me on my facebook profile or on my email - pawzwir@gmail.com. 
http://oniiczym.blogspot.com/2013/04/end-of-competition.html

Rostock, Germany

Rostock, Germany

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   Rostock is really old city. Located near Baltic sea. Was founded in 1165. The city is situated on the river Warnow. In the center of Rostock there is the Gothic St. Mary Church . You can also visit St. Peter's Church and of the tower you can see the Old Town. 

St. Mary Church

City Hall

St. Peter's Church

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End of competition

  So the person who has won the competition is Katherine with number 9. Thank you all for taking part of it and I wish you good luck in in the following competitions on this page ! ; )

Katherine - may you send me a massage ? I can't do it !! pawzwir@gmail.com

Thank you

Cashel, Ireland

Cashel, Ireland

Coat of arms

   Cashel is such a beautifull city located in South Tipperary. it well-known by really old  by pre-Christian times monuments. The city is called historic jewel of the south-east Ireland. In this amazing city you can also visit great Medieval Castle - Rock of Cashel - lies  60 meters high rock.

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Hekla Volcano, Iceland

Hekla Volcano, Iceland

   Hecla is one of the most known volcano in Iceland. i thas got 7 km long ridge of lava and ash. back is always covered with snow. it has 1,491 yards. Activated every 100 years.

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Kronborg Castle, Denmark

Kronborg Castle, Denmark

   The castle is in Helsingør city. Located between Sweden and Denmark. Founded in 1420. Now, inside the castle you can visit Maritime Museum and the longest hall in Europe which has 62 meters. You can also visit really beautiful old houses in the port town.

Lofoten, Norway

Lofoten, Norway

   Archipelago in the Norwegian Sea. It is rally beautiful region. Viking settlement in the Middle Ages.  The truth is that I am really keen on it ! Mountains, sea, beautiful houses... We can only wish better weather there. The biggest island is Austvågøy. Lofoten population is only 25,000. 

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Kalmar, Sweden

Kalmar, Sweden

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   It's a small city located in Kalmar - near Baltic sea. With the population of 35 000 people. The oldest traces of the town comes from 1255. In the city is one of the longest road - bridge in Europe (At 6,072 meters long) name of this bridge is Öland Bridge. The city has got also nice buildings like historic town hall, historic cathedral or beautiful Kalmar Castle. Curiosity - in Polish name of the city - Kalmar - means squid ;).

THE CATHEDRAL

THE TOWN HALL

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