Rumania
Journey through a diverse country
Tag: castle
Trosky, a volcano in the Bohemian Paradise
In the Tertiary period, many volcanoes were active throughout northern Czechia (and beyond), indirectly related to the mountain building of the Alps: Parts of Europe tried to avoid the thrust of the collision, which was accompanied by stretching roughly in an east-west direction. Throughout Central Europe, rift systems (including Rhone Graben, Upper Rhine Graben, and … Continue reading “Trosky, a volcano in the Bohemian Paradise”
Mostar and Sarajevo
Travelling Bosnia and Herzegovina
Eilean Donan Castle
This castle is an icon of Scotland
Desert Castles in Jordan
Another day trip takes me to the “Desert Castles” in the east, most of which are not castles at all, but probably holiday homes of the Umayyad dynasty (see also Damascus and Jerusalem). Perhaps they were also intended for trade, or for pilgrims on their way to Kufa or Medina, or they were farms, or…. … Continue reading “Desert Castles in Jordan”
Karak
Crusader Castle in Jordan
Krak des Chevaliers
Crusader castle in Syria
Orcha
Temples, a river and pleasant tranquillity (India)
Jaisalmer
In the Golden City in Rajasthan (India)
Jodhpur
In the blue city in Rajasthan (India)
Hyderabad
Between two trains and alone again, I am in Hyderabad, where I didn’t really want to go. At least time passes faster here than in boring Bangalore. The Golconda Fort is interesting, however “… is a must-view” (Lonely Planet) is exaggerated. Nearby are some royal tombs, somewhat similar to the Taj Mahal – but with … Continue reading “Hyderabad”