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Explore Trakai Castle: Lithuania’s Iconic Medieval Fortress

Trakai and Trakai Castle hold significant value in Lithuanian history. Associated with the Grand Duke Gediminas, a medieval hero of Lithuania, Trakai gained prominence before the Grand Duchy of Lithuania unified with Poland, leading to the formation of the Poland-Lithuania Commonwealth. Beginning in the 1400s, the area around the castle became a focal point, although human habitation existed long before. The name “Trakai” translates to “glade,” reflecting the area’s lush landscape.

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Exploring the Iconic Le Moulin Rouge Cabaret in Paris

For romantics, no visit to the city of lights would be complete without a night at the original Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris. Built in 1889, the club was the essence of a bohemian, Belle Epoque Paris, where artists converged to produce and attend colorful and avant-garde performances. The Moulin Rouge in Paris has inspired scores of Hollywood homages, the most recent being director Baz Luhrman’s 2001 glitz fest starring Nicole Kidman. It also provided inspiration for 19th-century painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, whose iconic portraits of Moulin Rouge performers are today housed in Paris’ Musee d’Orsay.

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Ultimate Guide to the Best Beaches in Faro

The largest city in the Algarve, Faro is often largely overlooked by overseas visitors who fly into its airport, heading instead to popular resort towns along the coast. However, for those interested in local culture, history, and excellent cuisine, Faro has a lot to offer. While it may lack long stretches of beach right in the city, there are still plenty of fantastic beaches located just a short distance away.

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Top Attractions to Explore in Downtown Santa Rosa, CA

Sonoma County, California, isn’t all about the wine. Take a break from the wineries to spend some time in downtown Santa Rosa, the county seat. The downtown area offers cinema, art, a central plaza for relaxing and people-watching, a wide variety of bars and restaurants, mall shopping and boutiques, and a passenger train that connects you to the Sonoma County Airport and Petaluma.

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Greece’s Political Leaders: President, Prime Minister, and Parliament

Greece operates as a presidential parliamentary republic, according to its Constitution. The Prime Minister serves as the head of the government, while legislative powers belong to theHellenic Parliament. This esteemed body consists of 300 Members of Parliament, each elected for a four-year term. Similar to the United States, Greece possesses a judiciary branch independent of its legislative and executive branches. The Hellenic Parliament is situated in the Old Royal Palace, the first royal palace of modern Greece, located at Syntagma Square in Athens.

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Explore Pittsburgh: Guided & Self-Guided Tours for Every Traveler

Whether you are visiting Pittsburgh for the first time or have lived here all your life, these tours — both guided and unguided — will help you experience a Pittsburgh you may not expect. This list of Pittsburgh tours includes a variety of walking tours, boat tours, Segway tours, trolley tours, historic tours, architecture tours, and even free tours to choose from.

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