What struck 'A Song of Ice and Fire' fans about the television series based on the novels were its unexpected plot twists, unpredictable characters and, of course, the authentic atmosphere of a fairy tale Middle Ages. Russia has similar locations, too! 1. Winterfell – Ivangorod Fortress HBO...
Built by the Japanese on a small island between Japan and Russia, the Aniva lighthouse and its island went to the Russians after the Second World War. Though dynamic once, the seven-storey building has lain abandoned for years. Where once noisy diesel (柴油) generators kept the machinery ...
Unique experiences:ski history, uninhabited nature where you can see Russia in the far distance 13. Turku Average Temperatures (December):High: 2C/35F Low: -3C/27F Sunrise and Sunset on December 21:9:37am and 3:20pm Pros of visiting Turku in winter:charming restaurants (great culinary sc...
Although the construction of tall buildings is not new to Russia, the first Western-style skyscrapers appeared on the background of the city only in the 21st century, with most of the highest structures completed after 2010. By 2021, the tallest building in the city is the Federation Tower, ...
Finland’s proximity to Russia makes it unsurprising that Helsinki has such a beautiful Russian Orthodox church. There was a private baptism happening inside when we popped by, so we only got to glimpse the interior but it looked just as sumptuous as the outside! And lastly, the Helsinki ...
A personal favorite close toShugakuin Rikyu(also known for its leaves), the sloped entrance path from the main gate ofSekizanzeninis a delight in the fall.Shugakuin Rikyuis an imperial villa that was built in the mid-17th century for the retired Emperor Gomizuno-o in the Higashiyama distri...
High above the Arctic Circle and close to Finland's border with Russia, Lake Inari is a year round paradise. Dark, snowy winters make it ideal for catching a glimpse of the aurora borealis. Its tree-lined banks glow a burnt orange during autumn and in summer, you can swim in its chil...
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NY © 2017 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia, seeded 8, in action against left-hander Marketa Vondrousova of Czech Republic, triumphs after losing the first set and going to a tie-break in the third, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6, at the 2017 US Open © 2017 ...
People can see the lights in places that areclose to the north and south poles. In China, for example, we can seeauroras from Mohe, China's nothernmost city. Peoplein parts of northern Russia and Europe can see them as well .They caneven be seen from my home s...