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January 25, 2018
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Austria
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A City in the Alps: Innsbruck

The scenery of Innsbruck in the western part of Austria is simply stunning. The capital of the historical region of Tyrol is situated in the Inn River Valley between two mountain ranges in the north and south. No wonder Innsbruck is also known as the capital of the Alps in Austria; there is just no place in the city streets where you don’t constantly see them. Innsbruck itself is also beautiful, a colorful medieval and gothic town with beautiful sacral and civic buildings and the “Golden Roof,”  the city’s most famous symbol with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles. Take a look!

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Posted
November 30, 2017
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Bosnia i Hercegovina
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If these walls could talk, Sniper Tower Pt. II

This is the second two-part series about the Sniper Tower in Mostar, Bosnia and Hercegovina. You’ll find the first series with basic information right here.

Getting into the Sniper Tower might be tricky, but it’s worth it. From the main square, turn to the left ally and follow it to the end of the building, then go around the corner; right here, some stone blocks should enable you to cross the wall and enter the eerie site. I highly recommend doing it in daylight, first of all, because you can enjoy the beautiful views on the upper floors, secondly and most importantly it’s supposed to be a hotspot for druggies at night. Obviously, there is no police here to take care of you. So be cautious and watch your steps. The place is incredibly well-known for its graffiti art; some pieces can be seen below.

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Posted
November 27, 2017
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Bosnia i Hercegovina
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Mostar: Divided City

During the Bosnian War 1992 – 1995, the historic city of Mostar found itself at the center of fights, first between Bosnianak-Croation and Serbian troops and later between Muslims and Catholics. During the conflict, large parts of the city were destroyed, and many civilians lost their lives. The destroyed bridge of Mostar especially became a well-known symbol of the dispute. It was built by the Ottomans and stood here for hundreds of years, connecting the Muslim and Christian parts of the city before being blown to pieces for unknown reasons. The Mostar bridge was rebuilt a couple of years ago, but many remnants of the war remain in the city, making it an eerie but exciting place to visit. The wounds are healing slowly, but still, Mostar is a visible example of what can happen when once peaceful neighbors suddenly turn against each other for religious or ethnic reasons. Up until today, the city remains divided.

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October 2, 2017
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France
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Discovering Strasbourg

Strasbourg is the largest and most important town of the Alsace region in France, situated at the river Rhein close to Germany. Historically, the region as the town itself was contested between these two major European powers, and both cultures are visible in the urban landscape up until today. Large parts of the old town consist of bourgeois houses with timber framing, which is also characteristic of the neighbouring Schwarzwald region in Germany (pictures 1, 5, 7). On the other hand, other parts of the town, like the Gothic churches and neoclassic museums (photos 3, 4), recall similar buildings in Paris. Strasbourg is a lovely town and indeed an exciting melange of European cultures.

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