The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak

The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak

The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is a UNESCO World Heritage site in central Bulgaria. But first, perhaps, it is worth putting this into context.

The Thracians were Indo-Eurpoean inhabitants of the Balkan Region from about the 10th Century BC through til the 1st Century AD.… Read the rest

Torre de Belém

Torre de Belém

This stunning tower, the Torre de Belém, stands on the banks of the Targus river in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It is a landmark dating from the 16th Century. It is a ceremonial gateway to the city and officially a fortification that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers.… Read the rest