Vilnius, historically also known as Vilna, is the capital and largest city of Lithuania. The city is located in the southeastern part of the country, and it is situated at the confluence of the Vilnia and Neris rivers. With a population of approximately 600,000 inhabitants, Vilnius is the second-largest city in the Baltic States. The…
Sopot is a seaside resort town in northern Poland, located along the Baltic Sea coast in the voivodeship of Pomerania. The city is one of three urban centers that make up the metropolitan area known as Trójmiasto, or the Tricity in English. This part of Poland is known for its long sandy beaches, and Sopot…
Kraków, also known by its traditional English name Cracow, is a city in southern Poland and one of the country’s former capitals. It lies along the Vistula River in the region of Lesser Poland, not far from the borders with both the Czech Republic and Slovakia. With a population of around 800,000 inhabitants, it is…
Gdynia is a city in northern Poland and one of the country’s main seaports on the Baltic Sea. It lies within the Pomeranian Voivodeship, where it is a part of the metropolitan area known as the Tricity (Trójmiasto in Polish) together with nearby Gdańsk and Sopot. With a population of around 244,000 inhabitants, this is…
Gdańsk is a city in northern Poland with a population of around 486,000 inhabitants, making it the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. Historically, the city has been known by its German name, Danzig, reflecting its complex past under various rulers. Together with the cities of Gdynia and Sopot, Gdańsk forms the metropolitan area known as…
Stensund is a small residential area and the site of a castle-like manor in Trosa Municipality, located in Södermanland County, Sweden. It is situated in the historic province of Södermanland. The settlement has around 270 inhabitants and is located just to the east of the town of Trosa, on the coast of the Baltic Sea….
While exploring Bratislava‘s charming Old Town, you might just meet one of the city’s most beloved and quirky residents. His name is Čumil. This Slovak word actually means “the watcher,” and you will quickly see why. You’ll find this bronze man peeking his head from underneath a manhole cover. He has a wide, cheeky grin…