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Jet d’Eau
Country: Switzerland
What Is The Jet d’Eau?
The Jet d’Eau is a big fountain in the city of Geneva, in the country of Switzerland. It is one of the well-known and internationally famous landmarks that the city has to offer, and it is featured on the o ...
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Val Bregaglia
Country: Switzerland
Val Bregaglia Introduction
The Val Bregaglia (an Italian word) is a valley located in Italy and Switzerland at the foot of which runs the river of Mera (also spelled as Maira). It starts at the Maloja Pass, which links it to the valley of Engadin) ...
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San Bernardino Pass
Country: Switzerland
San Bernardino Pass Introduction
San Bernardino Pass is a very tall mountain pass in the Alps. It is about 6,800 feet tall. It connects the Mesolcina and the Hinterrhein valleys between Bellinzona and Thusis. It is situated on the far eastern side ...
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Pollau
Country: Austria
Pollau lies at the centre of a national park, surrounded by woodland, vineyards and walking trails. The town’s main attraction is the former Augustinian Abbey and, above all, the lovely St Veit’s church. Built between 1701 and 1712 by Joachim C ...
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Hochosterwitz
Country: Austria
The fortress of Hochosterwitz, one of the symbols of Carinthia, perches on a rock 160 m (525 ft) high and is clearly visible from afar. Although the origins of the castle can be traced back to Roman times, it was built in the 16th century by Domeni ...
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