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Weekly Photo: Mounted Absalon in Højbro Plads, Copenhagen
Højbro Plads (Højbro Square) is a small square in Denmark’s capital city, Copenhagen, located near the tiny island of Slotsholmen.
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Weekly Photo: Jūrmala Beach, Latvia, in Autumn
With its prime location on the Baltic coast, Jūrmala is a popular summer beach destination for many people from Riga and beyond.
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Weekly Photo: Post Replacement, Amalienborg, Copenhagen, Denmark
*Click on the photo to open up its full-sized view. Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark, is home to the Danish royal family during the winter months. Constructed in the 1700’s, it is considered one of the greatest works of Danish Rococo architecture. The Danish Royal Guard march daily from nearby Rosenborg Castle at 11:30 in […]
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Weekly Photo: Turaida Castle, Latvia, in Autumn
*Click on the photo to open up its full-sized view, and any of the ones below. Turaida Castle is one of three castles located in and around the beautiful town of Sigulda, Latvia, about 53 km (33 mi) from Riga. The town that it lies in is actually its namesake, Turaida, Latvia, but it is […]
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Bohemian Days: A Journey Through Prague
Prague, the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, and historical capital of Bohemia proper, was founded circa 885 AD. Overall, the city is quiet and resembles a smaller version of Paris. The Czech state, formerly known as Bohemia, was formed in the late 9th century as a small duchy around Prague, at that […]