Ceausescu’s Palace of the People
History Facts Where: Bucharest, Romania When: 1967 – 1989 History: Destruction of old city replaced with tyrant’s epic vision of a
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Eastern Europe
Catherine Palace: The ongoing mystery of the Amber Room
The spectacular Amber Room in the exquisite Catherine Palace near St Petersburg is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable single rooms anywhere in the world.
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Amber – Poland’s Finest Export
People have long been fascinated with the look, colours and geological significance of this gemstone and the mysterious, earthly aura that it radiates.
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Romania’s “Big Three”: Bears, Wolves and Lynx
Few animals are as enigmatic as the bear, which has captured the imagination of people for thousands of years. The brown bear is the most widespread bear in the world, found in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
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Caviar and Honey: Festivals in Russia
The Russian Culture has always been considered unique in the whole world. Here are just some of the festivals celebrated in Russia:
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