Ommegang: Brussel’s Medieval Festival
Ommegang means ‘walkabout’ in Flemish and is a medieval-style procession across Brussels to the Grand Place that takes place each July
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Ukraine: World War 2 Battleground
Ukraine and its capital, Kyiv, witnessed shocking episodes during its occupation by the Nazis in World War 2.
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The Story of Kiev: Ukraine’s Capital
Modern-day Kyiv is part Kyivan Rus, part Soviet, part Ukrainian-nationalist and part capitalist mayhem. Its churches and trees and architecture and parks and history are captivating.
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Top Five Krakow
Situated in the centre of Kraków, on the edge of the Old Town, Wawel Castle and its cathedral have experienced over 1,000 years of turbulent history.
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The Story of Warsaw
Warsaw is a cosmopolitan city with a fascinating history. After suffering the devastating damage and loss of life in during WWII, the city has managed to reinvent itself through the persistence of its people.
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