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Active in Europe

Travel Guide

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Introduction

Dear All, Thank you very much and welcome to our Active Travel Guide. In this travel guide each of the countries and their participating pre-primary and primary schools prepared a small inside guide how to spend an active vacation if you ever find yourself visiting. Apart from some general information about the country this travel guide will give you an inside look on the following areas in each country: Málaga – Spain, Paks – Hungary, Zagreb – Croatia, Düsseldorf – Germany, Donegal – Ireland, Ljubljana – Slovenia, Hersonisos – Greece and Kolding – Denmark. In hope you will have as much fun actively exploring our countries and regions as we did preparing this guide for you, Editor.

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Content

Introduction ……………………………………………………... 2

Spain …………………………...…………………… 4

Hungary ………..…………………………………… 10

Croatia ………………………….…………………… 27

Germany ………………………………………..…. 63

Ireland ………………………………………………. 80

Slovenia ……………………….……………………. 101

Greece ………………….…….……….……………. 131

Denmark ……………….…………….……………. 175

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The Great Málaga Path is a route in Andalusia incorporating the territorial and environmental range of an entire province of Málaga, integrating it into a unique journey natural spaces and Malaga municipalities. It also represents a meeting point between the environment, sports and tourism.

The Great Malaga Path crosses Rincón de la Victoria where our school is located. The part of the route we have selected follows the coastal line and goes from one watchtower to another. These towers are along the whole coast and they were used dating back to the 12 th century for defence purposes against pirates. Nowadays the watchtowers are not in use; only some of them are used by local families as warehouses

Details about the route

Name of the route:

Between watchtowers

Length: 4 km

Time needed: 1 hour

Difficulty Easy

Equipment requirements:

Comfortable trekking shoes or sandals Sun protection cream Sun glasses A cap

Legend

View point

Ruins

Castle

Resting place

Details about the point The watchtower of El Cantal

General information:

You can see here the old beacon tower Torre del Cantal, in the middle of a housing estate. The tower is visible when you look west when exiting the last tunnel. It is a watchtowers with a conical shape, circular at the base, which, despite its possible Arabic origin, marks an important remodelling in the sixteenth century. Curiously, the watchtower can only be seen from the beaches of Rincón de la Victoria.

Special information:

Ruins, Viewpoint

Need to know:

Interesting

fact:

It has no access door/gate at the

base

Hidden facts: Watchmen could only get inside with a ladder.

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Details about the point Fort House of Bezmiliana


The path is bordered by houses and gardens for many kilometres, in the first line of the beach. At approximately km 3.6 you should look for an exit to the north, crossing the N-340 which here is called the Avenida del Mediterráneo, and reach the Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana, a fort built in 1766 a few meters from the sea to hold back the attacks of Dutch and Saxon pirates.


Castle, Resting place

Need to know:

Interesting fact:

Hidden facts:

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Details about the point 3- The watchtower of Chilches


La Torre de Chilches tower is the first one which is easily accessible from the walk; however it is on the other side of the N-340 road. This modest watchtower has slightly different features compared to the previous tower as it dates back to the beginning of the 16th century. It has a solid appearance with four windows and brick fillings.


Ruins, Viewpoint

Need to know:

Interesting fact:

It has no access door/gate at the base

Hidden facts: Watchmen could only get inside with a ladder.

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Phrase Book – phrases and words you might find useful

while visiting

English Native language and script

Please Por favor

Thank you Gracias

Left Izquierda

Right Derecha

Straight Recto

Back Detrás

Walk Caminar

What is the time? ¿Qué hora es?

How do you get to… ¿Cómo se va a …?

How do you get there? ¿Cómo se llega allí?

Where is the toilet? ¿Dónde están los servicios?

How long is the… ¿Cuánto se tarda en llegar a …?

How much is it? ¿Cuánto cuesta?

Are there any special children rates?

¿Hay tarifas especiales para niños?

Are there any special family rates?

¿Hay tarifas especiales para familias?

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Hungary is situated in the heart of Europe and it covers an area of 93.000 square kilometers. It has a population of about 10 million inhabitants and has been a republic since October 23, 1989, when it adopted a new Consitution.To the west, Hungary borders Austria; to the south, Slovenia, Croatica and Serbia; to the east Romania and the Ukraine; and to the north, Slovakia.Most of the country is flat. The hills in the western part of the country lead to the Alps, while higher hills lying to the northeast are part of the Carpathian Alps. The biggest river is the Danube, the highest point in Hungary is a peak in the Mátra

Mountains called Kékestető. Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe, it’s a popular holiday resort with

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Hungarians and other Europeans alike. The climate of

Hungary is temperate, with distinct seasons.

The capital of Hungary is Budapest with about 2 million inhabitants: it is the political, economic, commercial and cultural centre of the country. It is also one of the most important railway junctions in Europe. It lies on the two banks of the River Danube. Buda and Pest .

http://erettsegizz.com/angol/healthy-lifestyle/

http://erettsegizz.com/angol/budapest/

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Paks is a town in Tolna county, central Hungary, on the banks of the Danube River. Paks is the home of the only Hungarian nuclear power plant, which provides about 40% the country's electricity.

In the last century several mansions were built in the centre of the old town, such as those in Szent István tér, the main square of the town. The Roman Catholic three-isled, basilica style Heart of Jesus church was consecrated in 1901. There is a tablet in the wall of the baroque Szeniczey mansion to commemorate Ferenc Deák, 'the Sage of the Country'. The Town Museum is housed in the former Cseh-Vigyázó mansion. The Calvinist and the Lutheran churches were built in 1775 and 1884 respectively.

The Catholic Holy Spirit church, built according to the design of Imre Makovecz, is an outstanding work of 20th-century architecture. There is a hundred-year-old chestnut alley lining the walkway on the Danube River bank. The town hosts the Spring Festival at Whitsuntide and the International Festival of Blues, Jazz, Rock and Gastronomy.Paksi SE (Paks or PSE) is a Hungarian

football club based in Paks. Atomerőmű SE is a

Hungarian basketball club based in Paks.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolna_%28county%29

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungary

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danube

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paks_Nuclear_Power_Plant

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferenc_De%C3%A1k

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferenc_De%C3%A1k

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvinist

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheran

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imre_Makovecz

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chestnut

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danube_River

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paksi_SE


Name of the route:

Paks- surrounding field

Length: 1km

Time needed: 1h

Difficulty easy


swimsuit

Details about the route: Bike tour

Name of the route:

Bike tour ( Hétszínvirág kindergarten-Fishing lakes– Holy Spirit Church – Joseph Feil wood carving – Play ground Kurcsatov street)

Length: 18 km

Time needed: 2 hours

Difficulty medium


bike, bike helmet, safety vest

Details about the point 1.ASE Sports Hall


Paks city's largest sports hall, designed by Imre Makovec.


watch basketball games

Need to know:

Other times it is closed to the public

Interesting fact:

Paks basketball team was national champion several times

Hidden facts:

Details about the point 2.“Ürge field” wood pub


In the suburban pub, you can drink, relax. In the garden you can bake

bacon with your friends.


for children there is a playground

Need to

know:

Opening time.:

15h-21h

Interesting fact:

They held a special golden pheasants and peacocks too.

Hidden facts: tick danger

Details about the point 3. Palm Horse Farm


Directly at the edge of the town of Paks is the Palm Horse Farm, a place of rich, scenic landscape area located in the outskirts of.

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Offers western-style riding basics taught me the style and spirit of this small group accuses occasion of the border. Found this riding style during many years of experience in the sense of freedom, lightness and mainly security to which the urban people today need to be at very little knowledge of horse riding tour after a couple of hours of rich experiences and return home.


In summer, the week-long riding camps for children held

Need to know:

. The ride should be requested dates

Interesting fact:

The western riding is still a great advantage for beginners: the western harder to fall out of the saddle as the English saddle. You can see here cows, goats, sheeps too.

Hidden facts:

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Details about the point 4.Open swimming pool


The beach area of 43.200 m2 swimming pool with slide, paddling pool, playground, snack bar, free

outdoor élőfüves seating space.


SERVICES: - Free Wi-Fi access, - Adventure swimming and paddling pool, - Slides, - Sandy sport fields: football pitch, volleyball court, - Snack Bar, - Shady seating area - Young children in the EU complies with all applicable regulations playground, - Sunroof over the screen to protect small children's pool, and next to the large pool.

Need to know:

OPENING HOURS: 2015. 06 01 -2015 08 31 every day: 6:00 to 8:00 pm swimming, From 9:00 to 20:00 pm general public.

Interesting fact:

Adult ticket 820 HUF / day Swimming adult ticket 620 HUF / day student ticket 620 HUF / day Swimming student ticket 520 HUF / day

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Details about the point 5.Adult Fitness park and running track


Forrest running track adjacent to the swimming pool. The 780-meter rubberized track can take advantage of runners.


In addition to the two-round running track it established two fitness station.

Need to know:

Interesting fact:

The runway rubber cover protects the wrists.

Hidden facts:

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Details about the point 6.Gárdonyi – viewpoint park


Perfect panorama to the river bend


Full view of the nuclear power plant, which is Hungary’s only NPP

Need to know:

You can reach easily by car, free parking possibility

Interesting fact:

There is a wooden sign which shows the way of several European cities

Hidden facts: There is a new safety barrier

Details about the point 7.Danube walkway


Nice trip and relaxation at the river side


The chestnut trees are more than 100 years old, there are several benches and water taps

Need to know:

Throwing anything into the Danube is forbidden!

Interesting There is a special foundation to protect

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fact: the chestnut trees and their surroundings.

Hidden facts: Since 2014 there is a Trianon-monument.

Details about the point 8. Museum of Paks


Independent museum, there are permanent and temporary exhibitions too with historical events and craftsman happenings.


There are five permanent and one temporary scenes in the museum.

Need to know:

Opening hours: Monday – closed, Tuesday – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tickets: 600 HUf for adults and 300 HUF for students

Interesting fact:

After WWII the building was nationalised and the police used it. It is a museum again since 2001.

Hidden facts: There is a separate little house in the garden which is about István Pákolitz, who was born and lived in Paks.

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Details about the point 9.KRESZ Park


Green belt area for both adults and children for sporting opportunities.


The Grand Hotel Elizabeth is just a few steps far. There is a restaurant and a confectionary too.

Need to know:

It is open all day long for free.

Interesting fact:

KRESZ means the rules of driving in Hungarian and there used to be several road signs in the park. That is why it is still called KRESZ Park.

Hidden facts: The Danube is also visible from here.

Details about the point 10.Roman Catholic Church


Called Jesus’ Heart Church was built in basilica style and it was christened in 1901.


It is a national monument, the tower was built in 1789.

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Need to know:

Open hours: Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. – 7.15 a.m. Saturday: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. If you want to visit the church any other time feel free to contact the 0675-510-566 phone number.

Interesting fact:

There are weddings during whole year.

Hidden facts: In 2005 the crypt was explored and now it is also functions as a burial place.

Details about the point

11.Training pool of Paks


It belongs to the NPP but everyone can use it.


The gym is only open just like the swimming pool.

Need to know:

Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 8 a. m. and 5.30 a.m. – 9 a.m.

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Saturday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Prices: 400 HUF for adults and 200 HUF for children

Interesting fact:

Jacuzzi, sauna, massage and solarium are also available.

Hidden facts: Next to the training pool the Medical Centre of Paks opened last year which can be used by everyone, except children under 14.

Details about the point 12. Kindergarten “Hétszínvirág”

13. Fishing lakes From the “Hétszínvirág “kindergarten(Paks, Tolnai str.10)

use the cycle path until the N.6 Main road Paks- Szekszard towards the cycle path. The Nuclear Power

Plant “SOUTHERN entrance” sign at the left turning off the main road to the plant parking lot. Here turn right in

front of the parking lot, about 2.7 km asphalt road leading to the parking lot of fishing lakes.


Fishing


Fishing license required, day tickets redeemable on site (buffet)

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03 months - 10 months 06 am - 19 pm 11 months - 02 months 06 am - 16 pm (www.pahe.hu)

Need to know: pub work

Interesting fact:

Protection against mosquitoes recommended

Hidden facts: Water Birdwatching, silence, stillness

Details about the point 14.Holy Spirit church

General

information:

On the Heroes' Square is the church

designed by Imre Makovecz,. The honor of the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church impressive buildings of the twentieth century. Organic architecture is an outstanding work of the century. 361 m2, 300 people The creator of the ancient symbol of Hungarian forms and symbols combined belief in the Christian tradition.


It can be visited by appointment Wajer Jánosné - sexton 7030, Vak Bottyán u. 8. Tel: 75 / 313-113

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Need to know: "Spatial formulation is an ancient symbol of the building. This signal (S) of Hungarian folk setpoint, but can be found in many areas of Eurasia, Celtic, Scythian under the influence areas as well. The floor plan is divided into two symmetrical S-symbol status. The two signals, although consistent, is the opposite position to the light-dark, male-female, sun, moon, yin-yang dynamic reality of the balance standing opposite. Therefore, the tower carries a moon and sun, it is on one side of the darkness on the other side an angel of light. From this opposite be born androgynous idea of Christianity, Jesus Christ, whose statue in the middle, above the altar is. "(Imre Makovecz)

Interesting fact: Thanks to the excellent acoustics of the church are regularly held concerts.

Hidden facts: The Holy Spirit church was built around 3000 working days by paks residents. They worked on the construction site without payment. The temple is about 200 cubic meters of wood were installed.

Details about the point 15.Joseph Feil wood carving

Paks, Búzavirág street. 22

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Hungarian peasantry everyday life, customs and traditions, turned to religion. www.fafaragasok.hu


Until recently expanded scope of activities of the so-called "Göbefa furniture" production, which produce from clean wood, pivoting technique creates.

Need to know:

Outstanding among the works of the wooden cross, which was the occasion of the Millennium beyond national borders in memory of deceased brothers were Hungarian Paks Calvary cemetery; dunakömõdi Bottyán the rampart, commemorating the headboard, which is located on the

outskirts of spreading Dunakömlőd

Imsósi woods; and Dunakömlőd village house standing in front of the statue of Vak Bottyán.

Interesting fact:

Knowledge of their own efforts, self-taught acquired. In 2001, he received dozens of juried sculpture possession of folk art Woodcarving title.

Hidden facts: Exhibitions: Ministry of Environment (Budapest, Hungary), Paks,

Dunakömlőd, Szekszárd, Györköny,

Dunaújváros, Oriszentpeter, Plauen (Germany), Dubai

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Details about the point 16.Play ground “Kurcsatov street”.


Safe playground for children 2-12 years


There are many game developers movement

Need to know: Completely safe because surrounded. The cars, animals such as dogs and cats should not be able to go inside.

Interesting fact:

Hidden facts:

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Precariously poised between the Balkans and Central Europe, Croatia has been passed between competing kingdoms, empires and republics for millennia. If there's an upside to this continual dislocation, it's in the rich cultural legacy that each has left behind. Venetian palazzos snuggle up to Napoleonic forts, Roman columns protrude from early Slavic churches, and Viennese mansions face off with Socialist Realist sculpture. Croatia covers 56,594 square kilometres (21,851 square miles) and has diverse, mostly continental and Mediterranean climates. Croatia's Adriatic Sea coast contains more than a thousand islands. The country's population is 4.28 million, most of whom are Croats, with the most common religious denomination being Roman Catholicism. Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/croatia#ixzz3b33SoiDB

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_climate

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adriatic_Sea

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_islands_of_Croatia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_islands_of_Croatia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croats

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholicism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholicism

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/croatia#ixzz3b33SoiDB

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatia About the town/city and the area: The city of Zagreb is the capital of Croatia. Zagreb is the cultural, scientific, economic, political and administrative centre of the Republic of Croatia, and is home to the Croatian Parliament, Government and President. Zagreb has a population of nearly one million, which is almost a quarter of the entire population of Croatia. On the North of Zagreb is mountain Medvednica, a popular place for Sunday hikes. Zagreb is separated into two areas - 'Old' and 'New', by river Sava. Over the centuries, the city was inhabited by people coming from all over Europe; and, in recent years, by people coming from different parts of Croatia, ensuring a rich cultural life. The façades of Zagreb’s buildings reflect the ebb and flow of history, while its streets and squares bear witness to the coming together of the many cultures that have shaped the identity of this laid-back capital. Read more: http://www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr/about-zagreb/basic-facts

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatia

http://www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr/about-zagreb/basic-facts

http://www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr/about-zagreb/basic-facts


Name of the route:

Zagreb City Centre secrets

Length: 1.5 – 5km

Time needed: 1h – 4.5h

Difficulty mixed


Comfortable walking shoes and appropriate seasonal attire

Legend

View point

Resting place

Park

Church

Theatre

City park

Viewing tower

Medium difficulty

Easy Normal

Very difficult

Details about the point Botanical Garden

[Botanički vrt]


The Garden is open to public from 1 April to 1 November, on all holidays except Assumption day (August 15) and Easter!

It is closed during the winter.


monday-Tuesday 9.oo-14.3o wednesday-Sunday 9.oo-19.oo (18.oo*) * In early Spring and late Fall The Exhibition pavillion monday-Tuesday closed wednesday-Sunday 12.oo-18.3o

Need to know:

There is no entrance fee !

Interesting fact:

In year 2014 the Botanical garden celebrated it’s 125

th anniversary

Hidden facts:

http://hirc.botanic.hr/vrt/english/start.htm

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Details about the point King Tomislav Square [Trg kralja Tomislava]


Situated right across the main train station


The square is dominated with a large green area and a small fountain that are nice for relaxing

Need to know:

King Tomislav was Croatian’s first king

Interesting fact:

On the opposite side of the Main Train Station is the Art Pavilion

Hidden facts:

All around the square in the streets the buildings have interesting façades and stucco elements

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Details about the point J. J. Strossmayer Park

[Park J. J. Strossmayera]


Situated half way between the main square and Tomislav Square


The square has a lot of benches casually placed so everyone can find a place of piece of quiet to enjoy them selves. There is also a nice surface for children to play.

Need to know:

Josip Juraj Strossmayer was a Croatian politician, Roman Catholic bishop and benefactor

Interesting fact:

There are buildings around the park: Croatian Academy of

Science, Modern Gallery and to the left and right beautiful palaces built for the richest citizens at the end of the 19th century.

Hidden facts:

Everyone who wanted to be "someone" in 19th century just had to have a house here in this very part of Zagreb.

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Details about the point Park Zrinjevac

[Park Zrinjevac]


Several institution are based in buildings around Zrinjevac:

North side - The Supreme Court of the Republic of Croatia,

West side - The Zagreb Archaeological Museum,

South side - The Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts,

East side - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration and the Zagreb County Court

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Court_of_the_Republic_of_Croatia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Court_of_the_Republic_of_Croatia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zagreb_Archaeological_Museum

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zagreb_Archaeological_Museum

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatian_Academy_of_Sciences_and_Arts

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatian_Academy_of_Sciences_and_Arts

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_and_European_Integration_%28Croatia%29

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_and_European_Integration_%28Croatia%29

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Popularly called Park Zrinjevac the full

full name of the park is Nikola Šubić

Zrinski Square.

Need to know:

In the middle of the park is a music pavilion built in 1891

Interesting fact:

It is a part of the so-called Green horseshoe or Lenuci's horseshoe

Hidden facts:

The southern part of Zrinjevac sports busts of significant Croatian people:

Julije Klović, Andrija Medulić, Fran Krsto

Frankopan, Nikola Jurišić, Ivan Kukuljević

Sakcinski and Ivan Mažuranić

Details about the point M5 Archaeological Museum

[Arheološki muzej]


http://www.amz.hr/home.aspx Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bust_%28sculpture%29


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julije_Klovi%C4%87

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrija_Meduli%C4%87

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran_Krsto_Frankopan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran_Krsto_Frankopan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Juri%C5%A1i%C4%87

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Kukuljevi%C4%87_Sakcinski

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Kukuljevi%C4%87_Sakcinski

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Ma%C5%BEurani%C4%87

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Saturday from 10am till 6pm Thursday from 10am till 8pm Sunday from 10am till 1pm The Museum is closed on Monday and on holidays.


COMPLIMENTARY MUSEUM TOURS - SATURDAYS AT 3 pm FREE ENTRANCE IN MUSEUM EVERY 1st SUNDAY IN THE MONTH

Need to know:

Tickets: • adults 20 kn • children, pupils, students, pensioners 10 kn • family 30 kn • pensioners - free entrance on Tuesdays Professional guidance • 50 kn in Croatian • 100 kn in English

Interesting fact:

OPENING HOURS OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK

ANDAUTONIA IN ŠČITARJEVO

MAY 1ST - OCTOBER 31st SATURDAY-SUNDAY 12-6 PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY: PRIOR ARRANGEMENT REQUIRED FOR GROUP VISITS

Tickets

- adults: 20,00 kunas - children, students, pensioners: 15,00

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kunas - family ticket: 30,00 kn - professional guidance: 50,00 kn - workshops (per person): 15,00 kn

Regular bus lines to the site are

operated from Zapruđe and Velika

Gorica.

www.andautonia.com

Hidden facts: The Archaeological Museum in Zagreb is one of the direct successors to the former National Museum, the oldest museum institution in the Croatian capital, founded in 1836.

Details about the point Ban Josip Jelacic Square

[Trg Bana Josipa Jelačića]

General

information: Ban Jelačić Square is the central square

of the city of Zagreb, Croatia,

http://www.andautonia.com/

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Named after ban Josip Jelačić. The

official name is Trg bana Jelačića. It is

colloquially referred to as Jelačić plac or

simply Trg

Need to know:

It is an Austo-Hungarian type of square

Interesting fact:

In 1947 it was dismantled and put away because of the symbolism it held for the people

Hidden facts:

After the statue was put back in it’s place it was turned the opposite way, the count and his sabre no longer pointing towards Austro Hungarian centre

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Details about the point Zagreb Cathedral

[Zagrebačka katedrala]


Zagreb Cathedral is situated on Kaptol and is the most monumental sacral building in Gothic style southeast of the Alps.


It is opened in 1906 and the height reaches 105m

Need to know:

It was designed by Hermann Bollé who made the biggest influence on the architecture of the city of Zagreb

Interesting fact:

The restoration of the Cathedral began in 1937 but is still not finished

Hidden facts:

The Cathedral has a treasury that is open for visitation with a previous announcement to a number: 01/4920 308, 01/4894 846, 01/4814 727. Ticket price: Adults 20 kn, Children 10 kn.

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Details about the point Comedy theatre

[Kazalište Komedija]


http://www.komedija.hr/web/ situated on Kaptol a short walk from Zagreb Cathedral


Founded on November 1st 1950.

Need to know:

Ticket prices: Drama productions: 40,00, 50,00 i 60,00 kn Music Plays: 60,00, 100,00 i 120,00 kn Children under 15 years of age accompanied by their parents: 50% off (under the condition that one ticket is bought at full price).

Interesting fact:

Its main activities are music plays and drama productions

Hidden facts:

The building is a part of the Franciscan monastery

http://www.komedija.hr/web/

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Details about the point Dolac Market [tržnica Dolac]


The daily market, on a raised square a set of stairs up from the main square


Opening hours: 7am-3pm Mon-Fri; 7am-2pm Sat; 7am-1pm Sun

Need to know:

In the covered market downstairs are butchers, fishmongers and old ladies selling the local speciality sir i vrhnje (cheese and cream) the renovated fish market, ribarnica, sells fresh produce every day but Monday.

Interesting fact:

the city’s major trading place since 1926

Hidden facts:

Jackie Chan destroyed the entire Dolac market in his famous Armour of God car chase scene

http://timeoutcroatia.com/split-and-islands/split/shops/ribarnica/

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Details about the point M1 Zagreb City Museum

[Muzej Grada Zagreba]


http://www.mgz.hr/en/ The museum is open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.


Entrance fee: Adults KN 30.00 Groups (10 or more persons): KN 20.00 per person Pupils, students, retired and disabled persons KN 20.00 Groups of pupils, students and retired

persons (10 or more persons) KN 15.00 per person Families (with children under 15) KN 50.00 Entrance fee for temporary exhibitions KN 10,00 Audio guide KN 20.00 Free entrance: Members of Croatian Museum Association Members of Croatian Society of Art Historians

http://www.mgz.hr/en/

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Members of ICOM Children under 7

Need to know:

The exhibition shows the past of the City of Zagreb, from prehistory, traces of which were recently uncovered under the very building of the museum itself, to the present day.

Interesting fact:

The Zagreb City Museum was founded by the Brethren of the Croatian Dragon Society in 1907.

Hidden facts:

Details about the point Stone Gate

[Kamenita vrata]


the only remaining gate out of four that once connected Lower town to a part of Upper town known as

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Gradec


The keeper of the Stone Gate is Dora

Krupićeva – a character from a historical novel about old Zagreb

Need to know: Gradec or Grič (Hungarian: Gréc, Latin: Mons Graecensis prope Zagrabiam) is a part of Zagreb, Croatia, and together with Kaptol it is

the medieval nucleus of the city. It is situated on the hill of Gornji Grad.

Interesting fact:

today, the Stone gate serves as a chapel where people take a moment to light a candle and say their prayers.

Hidden facts: Just past the Stone gate after entering Gradec there s the oldest pharmacy in Zagreb

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Details about the point St. Marko’s Church [Crkva Sv. Marka]


Its colourful tiled roof, constructed in 1880, has the medieval coat of arms of Croatia, Dalmatia and Slavonia on the left side, and the emblem of Zagreb on the right The Gothic portal, composed of 15 figures in shallow niches, was sculpted in the 14th century


Opening hours: for the mass

Need to know:

The Church of St. Mark is the parish church of old Zagreb

Interesting fact:

From late April to October there's a guard-changing ceremony outside the church every Saturday and Sunday at

noon

Hidden facts:

The square outside, housing the Ban’s Palace and the Croatian Parliament, has been the hub of political activity since the 1500s.

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Details about the point Lotrscak Tower

[Kula Lotrščak]


A viewing tower that offer a 360° view over Zagreb


Part of Zagreb City Museum

Need to know:

The tower was built in the middle of the 13th century in order to protect the southern city gate

Interesting fact:

According to one legend, a cannon

shot from the Lotrščak tower soared

over the river Sava and landed in the Turks’ encampment, right on a platter of chicken that was being carried to the

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Pasha for his lunch. The Pasha decided against attacking a city of fearsome sharpshooters so Zagreb escaped invasion

Hidden facts:

The shot from the tower enables the churches to synchronise their tower clocks

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Details about the point Strossmayer Promenade [Strossmayerovo šetalište]


Running along the remains of Zagreb’s medieval defense walls and marking the southern border of the Upper Town (Gornji Grad)


the most atmospheric time to visit the Strossmayer Promenade is during the summer months, when the Strossmarte street festival takes over the area and the street is teeming with artists, musicians and food stalls

Need to know: It can be accessed by a great number of paths including the 66m long funicular

Interesting fact: It offers an excellent panoramic view of the Lower Town

The alley was named after the Croatian bishop, politician and writer Josip Juraj Strossmayer, one of the most important and influential Croatian personalities of 19th century

Hidden facts: that the building which was the City Real Lycée in the mid 19th century and then later the Women’s Lycée, had previously housed a Viennese-style café that was patronised by many famous

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citizens of Zagreb, including the poet and writer, Antun Gustav Matoš.

What was once a café, today is the State Meteorological and Hydrological Service and Geophysics Institute

Details about the point Katarina’s Square [Katarining trg]


When the Jesuits arrived in Zagreb in the early 17th century, they thought the original church too rundown and inadequate, and worked to build a new church. Construction began in 1620 and was completed in 1632.

Special A monastery was built adjacent to the

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information: church, but now the spot is home to the

Klovićevi dvori art gallery

Need to know:

Before the St. Catherine's was built, a 14th-century Dominican church occupied the area

Interesting fact:

The church is designed in the Baroque architecture of the 16th century

Hidden facts:

St. Catherine's church was victim to fire twice in history: once in 1645 and again in 1674, devastating the interior. The church was refurnished with help from wealthy Croatian nobles, and in return, they were allowed to display their family coat-of-arms or have the honour to be buried or entombed in the church

Details about the point M2 Arts and Crafts Museum

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[Muzej za umjetnost i obrt]


http://www.muo.hr/en

Summer working hours (june 2nd - August 30th) Tuesday – Saturday: 11- 20 Sunday: 10- 14

Closed on Mondays and public holidays


Price: Adults: 30 kn Pupils, students and retirees: 20 kn Groups (10 – 20 people): 20 kn per person Family ticket (children under the age of 15): 50 kn

Need to know: The Museum of Arts and Crafts was founded in 1880 at the initiative of the Arts Association and its then president Izidor Kršnjavi, and was one of the first such institutions in Europe

Interesting fact: The strategy of the Museum’s activity was directed to the preservation of traditional values of the crafts of the people, but also to the creation of a new aesthetic culture in the middle class, and in 1882 the Crafts School was founded alongside the Museum – today’s Applied Art and Design School

Hidden facts: Not many know that the museum

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has a library. The museum's library was founded at the same time as the museum itself. The idea of Izidor Kršnjavi, founder and first director of the Museum, was that along with providing basic lessons from art history it should provide suitable patterns from its collections to improve production in art and the fine crafts.

Details about the point M3

Mimara Museum [Muzej Mimara]


http://www.mimara.hr/en/us/

Opening Hours

from 1st October to 30

th June

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10.00 - 17.00

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Thursday 10.00 - 19.00

Sunday 10.00 - 14.00

from 1st July to 30

th September

Tuesday - Friday 10.00 - 19.00

Saturday 10.00 - 17.00

Sunday 10.00 - 14.00

Closed on Mondays and Holidays in the Republic of Croatia


Permanent exhibitions: Individual adult: 40 kn Pupils, students, retirees: 30 kn Groups: Adults (20-40 people): 30 kn Pupils, students, retirees (20-40 people): 20 kn Temporary exhibitions are free of charge unless stated otherwise

Need to know: Mimara Museum offers view on the rich and varied art collection with

works of the ancient world as well as of the European art from the early Middle Ages to the 20th century. A special unit consists of works of arts of the Near, Middle and Far East

Interesting fact:

The full name of the museum is: "The Public Institution of the Ante and

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Wiltrud Topić Mimara Art Collection" -

Mimara Museum

Hidden facts: The founder of the museum is the Republic of CroatiaThe institution was founded in 1980 (at first as the establishment in the process of founding) and the museum was opened to the public on 17 July 1987

Details about the point M4 Ethnographic Museum

[Etnografski muzej]


http://www.emz.hr/ Tuesday - Thursday: 10 - 18 Friday - Sunday: 10 - 13 closed on Mondays and state holidays


Adults: 15 kuna Children, pupils, students: 10 kuna group visits (minimum 15 persons): 30% discount Creative workshops: 15 kuna group guided tours (minimum 15

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persons) must be scheduled in advance

Need to know: Founded in 1919. Till then all the Ethnographic material was collected in the National Museum

Interesting fact: The museum is located a remarkable Secession palace , the former Museum of Commerce and crafts

Hidden facts: One of the rare museums that has a goal to stimulate creativity, desire for exploration, preservation and responsible attitude towards cultural heritage

Details about the point Croatian National Theatre

[Hrvatsko Narodno Kazalište HNK]

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http://www.hnk.hr/en/ Box Office opening hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY: from 10 a.m. to 7. 30 p.m. SATURDAY: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 90 minutes before performance SUNDAY: 90 minutes before performance


Tickets can also be bought online

Need to know: The current theatre was ceremoniously opened on October 14, 1895

Interesting fact: The paintings on the ceiling of the auditorium were created by the Viennese painter and decorator Alexander Demetrius Goltz. The ceiling of the Foyer on the first floor was painted by Ivan Tisov (in 1911). The author of four busts, on the forepart (Ivan Gundulic and Junije Palmotic), on the eastern (Dimitrije Demeter) and on the western side of the building (Vatroslav Lisinski) is unknown. The construction was progressing according to plan and after sixteen months, on October 8, 1895, the building received its certificate of occupancy.

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Hidden facts: The National theatre is connected to neighbouring academy via underground tunnels.

Details about the point Marko Marulic Square & State Archive

[Trg Marka Marulića i Državni Arhiv]


http://www.arhiv.hr/en/index.htm

The Croatian State Archives is located in a distinguished art nouveau building which is recognized by most people as the old building of the National and

University Library.

Working hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 16:00

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The ticket for a guided sightseeing of the building is 4 Euro for adults and 2 Euro for pupils, students and retirees Group guided sightseeing possible by appointment only. For arranging group visits after working hours; on the weekend or after 8 pm. During holidays the price is 50% higher

Need to know:

The Archive building hosts: Management, the Reading Room, the Department for Preservation and Arrangement of Archival Records, the Department for Information and Communication, the IT Department, the Central Laboratory for Conservation and Restoration, the

Central Laboratory for Photography, the Department of Comprehensive and Financial Service and Zagreb Archdiocese’s Department of Metropolitana Library

Interesting fact:

The Croatian State Archives holds more than 23.500 linear meters of archival records, dating from the 10

th century to

the present day and arranged into more than 1.850 archival funds and collections

Hidden facts: Though may become mesmerize by the sheer beauty of the building and its interior those who look up will discover

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the holders of the wisdom.

Most of the information was gathered from various internet sites and from official sited to which links were provided. We would also like to thank to Zagreb tourist centre for providing for the city map.


Name of the route:

Park Maksimir and Zagreb ZOO

Length: ≥1.5 km

Time needed: ≥1h

Difficulty mixed


Comfortable walking shoes and appropriate seasonal attire

Park Maksimir is the first public promenade in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the Southern parts of Medvednica foothills. It was originally formed on the outskirts of Zagreb but as a result of sudden urbanisation it is now completely surrounded with city settlements. We would like to say thank you to Park Maksimir and their management for allowing us to use the materials; and also to all who worked hard to created the materials the park gave to us.

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Phrase Book – phrases and words you might find useful while visiting


Pronunciation

Please Molim moh-leem

Thank you Hvala flah-lah

Left Lijevo lee-yevoh

Right Desno deh-snoh

Straight Ravno RAHV-noh

Back Nazad

Walk Hodajte

What is the time? Koliko je sati? KOH-lee-kee yeh sati

How do you get to…

Kako doći do... KAH-koh do chee do

How do you get there?

Kako se dođe do

tamo?

KAH-koh do gje do tamo

Where is the toilet? Gdje je WC? gdyeh jeh- vece

How long is the… Koliko dugo/daleko je....

koh-lee-koh - duugho

How much is it? Koliko to košta? koh-lee-koh toh kost-teh


Ima li popusta za djecu?

EE-mah lee


Ima li popusta za obitelji?

EE-mah lee

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Germany has over 80 million inhabitants. In NRW, most people live in Germany, namely 18 million. That's quite a lot! Hi kids, surely did you ever wondered what NRW means at all. Well, this is an abbreviation for North Rhine-Westphalia. NRW is one of the 16 federal states. All states together form Germany. A distinctive mark of NRW - the coat of arms Our state also has a coat of arms, which is a kind of flag. Such as the flag of Germany, which you've surely seen it before. Each state has a different coat of arms. All crest

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have a special meaning. The emblem of North Rhine-Westphalia is divided into three parts. Each part is a sign of a country's section of NRW: Rhineland, Westphalia and Lippe. The white stripe on the left represents the Rhine. The animal on the right is a horse. This white horse is also Westfalen horse, because it is the Westphalia region. Slightly smaller, the bottom center, you realize a red flower. It is also called "Rose of Lippe" and is a symbol for the region "lip".

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Each state also has a state capital. In NRW is as Dusseldorf.

There, the government of the province sits. In the big cities, many people live in many houses packed tightly together. Big cities are, for example, Cologne, Dortmund, Essen or Duisburg. Dusseldorf is a huge city with more than 800.000 people in the area North Rhine Westphalia closed by the Rhine.

Kaiserswerth is one of the oldest parts of the City of Dusseldorf. It is in the north of the city and next to the river Rhine. It is a very beautiful area with a lot nice of things to see, to walk around on foot or bike and also space for rest, fun and sports activities.

See the route for famous places, enjoy and have fun….


Name of the route:

Around the historic places in Kaiserswerth and along the Rhine

Length: 7,4Km

Time needed: Ca. 3hours

Difficulty no


on foot or with bike

Legend

Sport event/arena/hall

Playground

Park

View point

Church

Resting place

Ruins

Cycling

Bird watching

River

Normal difficulty

Details about the point Start Kaiserswerther Markt No. 1


Kaiserswerth is one of the oldest parts of the City of Dusseldorf. It is in the north of the city and next to the river Rhine.

Kaiserswerther Markt was in the past till now a market place, Here surround the market are very nice old house, very restaurants, shops, library and lots more…


About the year 700 the monk Saint Suitbert founded a Benedictine abbey at Werth, a river island had formed an important crossing point of the Rhine. The abbey was destroyed 88 years later.

Need to know: Kaiserswerth is connected to the central stations and the central districts of the cities of Düsseldorf and Duisburg by the metropolitan railway line U 79. There are some bus lines to other parts of Düsseldorf, and cities like Ratingen, Mettmann and also to the international airport.

Interesting fact: Basilika, Ruin of the Kaiserpfalz in Kaiserswerth,

Hidden facts:

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Details about the point No, 2 Burgallee + Rhineway to Lohausen


Next on the Burgallee behind the local "courtyard" is right on the Rhine, the mighty ruins of the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa Pfalz in the 12th century. And only a few meters ahead on the Flood dam already appeared the choir of the Romanesque church of St. Suitbertus. Imperial palace, church and Stiftsplatz offer so many attractions that they have been presented in a separate article on Kaiserswerth, read more here.


On the way falls on a rock with pyramidal roof and enigmatic inscriptions, a so-called

Myriameterstein. He wears the Roman numeral 59, and was one of 67 stones were set up, the mid-19th century on both sides of the Rhine at a distance of 10,000 meters, as the Rhine was measured. The inscription gives the distance to the starting and end points, Basel and Rotterdam, on. In Meerbusch-Nierst on the left side of the Rhine is the counterpart to the Wittlaerer Myriameterstein. Stone no. 58 is located on Niederlöricker dike.

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Need to know: Kaiserswerth was Treidelstation with change of horses. Elector Carl Theodor had set up the station in 1775. As is known, attracted horses (and humans!) The vessels on long lines upstream until the motor boat trip to the mid-19th century made

Interesting fact: You can change and cross the Rhine boat for less money

Hidden facts:

Details about the point No.3 Lantz´scher Park


Lohausen is also a part of Dusseldorf. It is a nice way by bike or for a walk at Rhine to visit Lohausen and the beautiful park Lantzsche Park is a 14.5-acre green space in Düsseldorf's Lohausen.


1804 acquired Heinrich Balthasar Lantz the knight seat Lohausen Ferdinand Freiherr von Calcum called Lohausen. Presumably 1805-1806 the mansion of Lantz family was built on the foundations of the old water castle. 1878-1879 followed by the

construction of the funeral chapel of Lantz family.

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Need to know:

The park was created comprised three phases. The middle part was made from an old forest plot shows that is already entered in a map from 1702 ("siege of Kaiserswerth" 1702 lithograph by Bouffard, from: Lamigue, Histoire du Prince d'Orange et de Nassau, Leeuwarden 1715, copper engraving , Dusseldorf City Museum, inventory IV 284). The park in the front area around the mansion was built after the plan by Joseph Clemens Weyhe of 1858 in the style of the English landscape garden

Interesting fact:

Hidden facts:

Details about the point No.4 Niederrheinstraße/ Alte Landstraße


On the way back to Kaiserswerth you go by tram, bike or you can also walk by the mainstreets which connect Lohausen and

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Kaiserswerth. The Name of the street from Lohausen is called Niederrheinstraße and after the first Cross in the direction Kaiserswerth – there is the next Street Alte Landstraße

Special information: Tram station Lohausen is called Flughafenstraße with the Underground U79 Direction Duisburg

Need to know: You can by ticket at the automat at the tram station or also in the tram

Interesting fact: Here also for special ways cycling

Hidden facts:

Details about the point No.4 Alte Landstraße / Kaiserswerther Diakonie


The Kaiserswerther Diakonie in Dusseldorf in North Rhine-Westphalia was founded in 1836 by the Protestant pastor Theodor Fliedner and his wife Friederike first Diakonissenhaus.


Today, the facility is one of approximately 2,300 employees to the big diaconal social and health services in Germany. Gradually the Kaiserswerther Diakonie has grown, has

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taken up the latest developments and opens up new facilities. For example.In 2011 started operating the FliednerFachhochschule Dusseldorf

Need to know:

Today, the company consists of four core areas: social services, which include not only the youth and family welfare services for disabled and mentally ill, the elderly with residential, leisure and care services for the elderly, as well as the education of more than 2,100 education and training courses in various vocational schools. The fourth core area, the Florence Nightingale Hospital; is known with ten specialist clinics and more than 600 beds far beyond the city limits.

Interesting

fact:

Directly closed by is a very nice outdoor

pool and also a big football place

Hidden facts:

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Details about the point No.5 Schloss Kalkum


Kalkum was in the past also like Kaiserswerth and Lohausen a small village. Today a nice place to live closed to the Forest. In Kalkum is wonderful castle.


The Castle of Kalkum is a moated castle in the same district in the north of Düsseldorf, about two kilometers northeast of Kaiserswerth and an extraordinary example of the neoclassical palace in the Rhineland. Together with the associated park it is since 18 January 1984 as overall plant conservation.

Need to know: You have no to pay entrance and everybody can visit the park and can make picnics at special places, Families enjoy that very much!

Interesting fact: Emerging from one of the oldest knight seats in the region, [3] the headquarters of lords of Kalkum,

the possession came to the mid-15th century to the Lords of Winkelhausen which should determine the fate of the plant for the following 300 years. In the 17th century to a castle in the Baroque

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style changed, the plant received its current exterior appearance substantially by a Classicist reconstruction in 1808 and 1814 designed by the architect Georg Krefeld Peter Leydel.

Hidden facts:

Details about the point No.6 Kalkum to Wittlaer


To reach Wittlaer, it is necessary inside in the direction of Kaiserswerth on the Kalkumer drive Castle and then the Castle Kalkum right in the narrow country road. The village name of Kalkum refers Yes like so much here in the region on the rock trading with the burnt lime, lime and the burning of limestone. For centuries has mined this valuable raw material to build and the smelting of the ore in this area in the limestone quarries, burned in lime kilns, and transported to buyers on the lower Rhine and in the Netherlands.


Here you are in these area in middle of fields, forest and not far to the Rhine!

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Need to know: After Wittlaer under next it goes to the beautiful restaurant on the Rhine "Brands Jupp" Fire it Jupp is a traditional hotel and since 1874 in the possession of the family. It is located directly on the Rhine - in combination with a very beautiful Beer garden - coming up on a light holiday feeling.

Interesting fact: Art treasures in the church of Wittlaer Wittlaer since 1975 belongs only to Dusseldorf, but was already mentioned in documents in 1144 and has maintained its traditions until today, for example with its own Carnival. The Romanesque church of St. Remigius, a pillar basilica from the early 13th century, is picturesquely situated near the Rhine. Inside there are many precious things. The art-loving priest Franz Vaahsen commissioned in the 1920s and '30s famous artists with the decoration of the church: Johan Thorn Prikker and Ewald Mataré designed stained glass windows for St. Remigius, a painting by Heinrich Nauen hangs in the nave. From Mataré the crucifixion group originated in the south aisle, Thorn Prikker the hunger cloth.

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Hidden facts: Here also for special ways cycling

Details about the point No.7

Leinpfad/ Way back to Kaiserswerth by the rhine


Wittlaer is also a part of Dussseldorf - it is connected with a beautiful way at the Rhine landscape.


Tourists and the residents like to walk, to sit and to have a beautiful view in nature and the Rhine area.

Need to know: Here are no cars but it is a fantastic way for jogging, cycling and skating.

Interesting fact: The beautiful half-timbered building "Haus Werth" was the home of Treidelstation of Wittlaer!

Hidden facts:

Details about the point Stiftsplatz

General You reach again Kaiserswerth and I will

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information: show one of the most beautiful places in Dusseldorf . It is called “Stiftplatz”


Due to its quiet location and its affiliated buildings, the square belongs to the most beautiful places of the lower Rhine.

Need to know: From the monastery of Suitbertus became an Abbey in the 11th century. The present building is largely from the first half of the 18th century, the time of reconstruction after 1702.

Interesting fact: Most of the houses were built by the canons. Several coats of arms and inscriptions give knowledge thereof

Hidden facts:

Details about the point No.9 The end of the tour/ Restaurant Burghof

General

information:

The courtyard

( Burghof) is a place... where relaxation, culture and meet friends


The beer garden is the "heart" of the Gallery courtyard. This is one of the most idyllic places in

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completely Düsseldorf is located directly next to the Imperial Palace and adjacent to the river Rhine. With a cool glass of beer you can here enjoy the sunset over Düsseldorf best. But also on sunny winter days, it pays to look to warm up with a hot cup of Glühwein or chocolate. The beer garden has space for 300 people. SAT is a rustic wood set made of real logs.

Need to know: The German like to sit in beer gardens with friends and family.

Interesting fact: Here you can eat delicious different kind of pancakes and lots of more….and children here are special Welcome!

Hidden facts:

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Please Bitte

Thank you Danke

Left links

Right rechts

Straight geradeaus

Back rückwärts

Walk Gehen/ Spaziergang

What is the time? Wieviel Uhr haben wir?

How do you get to… Wie kommst du zu??

How do you get there? Wie kommst du dahin?

Where is the toilet? Wo ist die Toilette?

How long is the… Wie lang ist der,die…?

How much is it? Wie teuer ist das?


Gibt es eine Kinderermäßigung?


Gibt es irgendeine Familienermäßigung?

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Ireland is an island nation on the Western edge of Europe. It is aroung 69,000 sq. km and over 4 ½ million people live there. We have our own language, Irish, and we all speak English too. Ireland is sometimes called the Emerald Isle because the landscape is very green.

Our school is in the North West of Ireland, on the river Foyle, It is a country area with lots of farms and small towns. We are near a small city called Derry which is across the border in Northern Ireland.


Name of the route:

Carrigans –Derry Cycle

Length: 20km

Time needed: 3 HOURS

Difficulty Medium


Bicycle, helmet

Legend

Cycling

View point

Park

Resting place


Playground

Grading System for the spots

Phrase 1 to 10

Don’t Bother! 1

Pretty Boring 2

Worth seeing 3

OK but wouldn’t go back 4

Fun 5

Cool! 6

Heaven! 7

Pure class! 8

Don’t miss it! 9

Best thing ever! Awesome! 10

1. Carrigans


Drive to the starting point, right turn at sign for Donegal Meats about 500 m from Carrigans.

Child’s comment and score

‘ Safe to cycle without cars’ 5/10

Need to know:

The route follows the railway line

Interesting fact:

This cycle route is called the Foyle Valley Greenway

Hidden facts: Be careful, there’s a steep hill near the start

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2. Foyle Railway Museum


Foyle Railway line with views along the river


“The view along the water was cool!” 7/10

Need to know:

There is a small railway museum which takes around 30 minutes to visit..

Interesting fact:

The railway opened in 1847 and closed in 1965.

Hidden facts: A ticket from St Johnston to Derry cost 4d which is about 2 cent!

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3. The Guildhall and Peace Park


A little park in the centre of the city.


“It made me think a lot about peace” 6/10

Need to know:

Across the road you can see the walls of Derry- a walk along these walls is a great lesson in history.

Interesting fact:

The Peace Flame wasn’t lit the day we visited.

Hidden facts: Look carefully for the plaque on the ground designed by our school.

4. The Peace Bridge


The Peace Bridge is a cycle and foot bridge opened in 2011.


“It feels like you are rocking on the sea” 9/10

Need to know:

It is a symbol of reconciliation between the communities who live on each side.

Interesting It cost £14 million.

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fact:

Hidden facts: A new postage stamp is going to feature the Peace Bridge

5. St. Columb’s Park


It’ s a short cycle from the end of the bridge to the park.


“Great to get off the bike and run around” 7/10

Need to know:

Entry to the park and playground is free.

Interesting fact:

The oldest building in Derry is the church of St. Brecan in the park.

Hidden facts:

The Irish name for Derry is “Doire” which means ‘oak’.

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6...Resting stop in the Park


There are many places to rest in the park.


“Lovely and quiet for a picnic” 6/10

Need to know: There is a cafe in the park if you don’t want to picnic.

Interesting fact: The park is named after St Colmcille.

Hidden facts: See if you can spot a squirrel running around.

7- Adventure Playground


Really great adventure playground.


“Amazing! Everything a child would need! 9/10

Need to know:

There’s a bike stand on the way into the playground.

Interesting fact:

There are 4 different areas in the playground.

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Hidden facts: There’s a great view from the top of the tower.

8. Children’s Playground


A short distance away is the children’s playground


“Safe for younger children” 8/10

Need to know:

The playground is for age 8 and under.

Interesting fact:

The park is enclosed so parents can relax.

Hidden facts: The adventure playground is more fun.

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9.Foyle Arena Leisure Centre


Sports centre with pool, climbing wall, sports halls and gym. Public Toilets


“Class Place” 10/10

Need to know:

Climbing wall costs £3.75 for under 18s.

Interesting fact:

Just opened in April 2015.

Hidden facts: The climbing wall is the highest in Ireland.

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10.....Guild Cafe


Open 9:30-5.00 The Guild Cafe is in the Guildhall, one of Derry’s best known buildings.


“Good to sit down—food is yummy1” 8/10

Need to know: Prices are in sterling.

Interesting fact: It’s free to go inside and see the beautiful stained glass.

Hidden facts: You can sit outside and keep an eyeon your bikes.


Name of the route:

Oakfield Park , Raphoe

Length: 3km

Time needed: 3 Hours

Difficulty Easy


None

Legend

Walking

View point

Park

Resting place

Castle

Lake

Nature Park

1. Tea Van


This is where you buy your tickets


“The staff are very kind and friendly.” 9/10

Need to know:

Cost: €25 for a family including a train ride

Interesting fact:

The park is open from 12-6, Wed-Sunday.

Hidden facts: The park is owned by the Robinson family who live in the main house.

2. Train Station and Train Ride


The train goes all around the lower gardens.


“Like a train ride around heaven!” 10/10

Need to know:

Fun way to see all around the park.

Interesting There are 2 trains and the ride takes 20

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fact: minutes.

Hidden facts: The castle is not as old as it looks!

3. Faerie Tree


Get a little tag at the tea van and write your wish on it.


“It feels magical!” 10/10

Need to know: Then tie your wish onto a branch of the Faerie tree

Interesting fact: Fairies like to be called “The wee Folk”

Hidden facts: Wait and see if your wish will be granted.

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4. Longsleeper


It was unveiled in Easter 2015.


“It’s like it’s moving -it can’t stay still” 9/10

Need to know:

It was designed by Locky Morris.

Interesting fact:

He also designed ‘Polestar’ in Letterkenny.

Hidden facts: It is made from 17 tons of oak.

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5 .Rest Stop: Tea Tent and Swings


The tea tent is not open every day.


“Relax and have a swing!” 7/10

Need to know:

There are toilets in the train station

Interesting fact:

We saw a family of swans.

Hidden facts: The tea van sells home baking.

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6. Nymphaeum


A Nymphaeum is a room to relax in, built near water.


“Feels like you are back in time” 8/10

Need to know:

Take care crossing the road on the way.

Interesting fact:

Lovely views over the gardens.

Hidden facts: Nymphaeums were first built by Greeks and Romans.

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7 Boardwalk


A wooden pathway stretching over the water.


“Scary” 7/10

Need to know:

Take your time-don’t fall in!

Interesting fact:

Great place to see nature up close.

Hidden facts: Watch out for the terrifying black swan!

8.Heather’s Point


To the right of the path is this secluded viewpoint.


“Just like a picture frame” 8/10

Need to

know:

Cross over the Red Bridge next.

Interesting There is a lovely view of the

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fact: Nymphaeum from here.

Hidden facts: Lady Heather lives in the main house.

9.


There are beautiful fromal gardens behind the house.


“I loved the different coloured fish in the pond” 9/10

Need to know:

There is als a walled garden and a greenhouse.

Interesting fact:

Sometimes flax is grown here.

Hidden facts: Long ago, flax was grown locally and used to make linen clothes.

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10.


This is one of the many sculptures in the park.


“Feels like you are sitting beside someone” 8/10

Need to know:

There are lots of places to sit as you walk around.

Interesting fact:

This sculpture is made of copper.

Hidden facts: There is a somewhat similar sculpture in Central Park , New York of Hans Christian Andersen.

11. Front Lawn


The massive lawn is great for running down.


“Felt like you were free” 10/10

Need to know: Stop running before you get to the

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lake!

Interesting fact: Oakfield Park is more than 100 acres.

Hidden facts: One of the number plates on the garden vehicles says ‘April 1”



Pronunciation

Please Led’thoil Leh daw hull

Thank you Go raibh maith agat.

Go row myh ugat

Left Ar chlé Air clay

Right Ar dheis Air yesh

Straight Díreach Jeerah

Back Arais Airash

Walk Siúil Shule

What is the time?

Cén t-am é..? Cane tam ay?

How do you get to…

Cén áit a bhfuil....?

Cane atch a wul…?

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How do you get there?

Cen dóigh a fhaigheann tú go dtí...

Cane doy a ayin to go jee

Where is the toilet?

Cá bhfuil an leithreas?

Kah wul an layhris

How long is the…

Cá fhad a bhfuil.... Kah had a wul

How much is it?

Cé mhéad atá sé.. Kay vade atah shay


Cé mhéad dona páistí?

Kay vade dona pashtí


Cé mhéad don teaglach?

Kay vade don chowla?

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One of the first things one can notice after the arrival to Slovenia is an extraordinary dynamical diversity of the different types of landscape. Driving across Slovenia makes one feel as though he or she has driven across several countries in a very short time. In a very small part of Europe nature has joined and interwove a whole array of landscape diversity. Mighty alpine mountain tops with steep mountain walls have been linked together with deep Karst caves and abysses, softly rounded hillsides, and the planar expanses which all embellish the Slovenian surface. The latter also includes lovely lakes and bubbling streams, the silence of the forests and the roaring sounds of sea waves. In more graphic geographic terms this means that Slovenia lies at the crossroads of the Alpine, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian, and the Dinaric worlds which have all left a mark on the Slovenian landscape.

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Nature, however, has awarded Slovenia with an exceptional diversity and the variety of natural features which is still well preserved today. More than a third of all the territory is protected within the European network of nature protection areas Nature 2000, whilst the valuable areas are declared as natural parks and Reserves. Slovenia is a European country with the third largest share of forests. If you want to enjoy a visit to this small country, you will, apart from the natural beauty, get to admire the kind people and the architectural sights. Adapted from the website: www.slovenia.info

Although Ljubljana is in terms of size classified among the middle-size European

cities and as such maintains the attractive charm of a smaller city, it actually has everything all the biggest capitals have- it is the political and cultural heart of the Slovenian nation, an important European commercial, business, congress, and fair centre, as well as the traffic, scientific, and educational nucleus of Slovenia. In the city of Ljubljana the old is kindly mixed with the new and it seems that the history of all the past five

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millenniums, which is the supposed age of the settlement in this surrounding, has prepared the city to become the state capital. Ljubljana is a cultural city; it is home to several theatres, museums, and galleries, and it prides itself on having one of the oldest Philharmonics in the world. During warmer months numerous coffee tables fill up the banks of the Ljubljanica River and the squares of the old city centre. Here the inhabitants of Ljubljana meet for morning coffee after a nearly mandatory Saturday visit to the Ljubljana market or the Sunday flea market, or for an evening chat with friends. If you are in need of a solid assurance that Ljubljana is interesting, lovely, and nice, you will probably be convinced by the fact that all the people living in Ljubljana are "in love" with it and that its name, if we follow one of the etymological explanations, actually means "beloved". Adapted from the website: www.ljubljana.si

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Name of the

route: "The path along the wire" – The Path of Remembrance and Comradeship.

Length: 6 KM (Ring 33 KM)


Difficulty


Sports footwear, comfortable clothing.

Grading System 1-10

FUŽINE BRIDGE 5

TRIM TRAIL EXERCISE STATION

7

GOLOVEC 10

FUŽINE CASTLE 6

LABYRINTH OF ART 5

Legend

View point

River

Resting place

Park

Church

Walking

Castle

Theatre

Viewing tower

FUŽINE BRIDGE


The Fužine Bridge (Slovene: Fužinski most) is one of the bridges crossing the Ljubljanica River.


In the middle of the bridge there is a chapel.

Need to know:

The bridge is open to traffic.

Interesting fact:

It was built in 1987, based on the plans

by Peter Gabrijelčič, the recipient of the

Prešeren Fund Award for this architectural design in 1988.

Hidden facts: /

TRIM TRAIL EXERCISE STATION


Trim station includes 6 types of exercises for fitness in nature.

Special information: Trim station is part of the trim track on "The path along the wire".

Need to know: The use of devices is free of charge.

Interesting fact: All fitness equipment is made of wood.

Hidden facts: "The path along the wire" - Path of Remembrance and Comradeship (presents a post-war reminder of the times when Ljubljana was encircled by barbed wire) serves

as the city recreational ring.

GOLOVEC

General Golovec is a hill rising above the Eastern

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information: part of Ljubljana.


Throughout the path there are several springs which offer drinkable water.

Need to know:

Suitable choice of footwear is recommended.

Interesting fact:

In the past Golovec was mainly treeless - therefore the name Golovec ("The Bare One"). Afforestation did not begin until 1890.

Hidden facts: Over the hill there runs "The path along the wire".

FUŽINE CASTLE

General information: The Renaissance Fužine Castle is situated at a picturesque location along the Ljubljanica River, on the city outskirts.

Special information: The Fužine Castle also hosts the Museum of Architecture

and Design.

Need to know: The function halls and rooms can host business meetings, receptions, promotional events, conferences, wedding ceremonies, etc.

Interesting fact: There are excellent exhibitions on architecture, design and photography, taking place at the Fužine Castle.

Hidden facts:

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Almost all the distinguished Slovene architects and designers from the twentieth century, as well as many photographers, are represented in the Museum’s art fund, amounting to more than 1,000 authors.

LABYRINTH OF ART


The Labyrinth is intended for people who want to pay an enjoyable visit to the green areas to relax their minds, to

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get rid of stress, and to refill their bodies with revitalising energy.


Walking through the greenery, at the centre of the labyrinth there is always a book waiting for visitors to relax with additionally.

Need to know:

Interesting fact:

Visitors can decide to take or bring a book that they want to share with others.

Hidden facts: Every person can become a custodian of only one of the 287 Canadian hemlock trees in the Labyrinth of Art. When you "buy" your tree, your "ownership" will be marked in the following way: The custodian of this tree is: (inserted) your name and surname.


Name of the route:

Zajčja dobrava

Length: 5 km

Time needed: 1 h

Difficulty


Sports footwear and

sportswear.

Grading System

Phrase 1 to 10

1. A Monument to the Fallen Soldiers of 2

nd World War

6

2. The Plague column

8

3. The Horse Chestnut

5

4. Zajčja dobrava 7

5. Restaurant and

pizza house Zajčja dobrava

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6. Three monuments of a local artist

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Legend


View point

Walking

Playground

Nature Park

Details about the point 1. A Monument to the Fallen Soldiers of 2

nd World

War


The Monument is situated in the centre of Zalog, by the main road junction.


The Monument is work of a sculptor Stane Kolenc from 1951. It is a bronze sculpture of a wounded combatant placed on the base of the stone blocks which are embedded in the granite slabs with the names of the fallen soldiers of the Resistance Movement in 2nd World War.

Need to know:

Interesting fact:

Hidden facts:

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Details about the point 2. The Plague column


The Column stands on the opposite side of the Monument to the Fallen soldiers in the centre of Zalog.


The Column was erected in 1793 by locals as a memorial of the plague that raged in these places for many centuries.

Need to know:

Interesting fact:

The column originally had a cross at the top which was later forcefully removed in an act of vandalism.

Hidden facts:

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Details about the point 3. The horse chestnut


A big horse chestnut is situated next to the railway.


In autumn one can collect its seeds and use them for playing (conkers), art or for medicinal purposes.

Need to know:

Interesting fact:

The seed of a horse chestnut is used in medicine for its venotonic effect, vascular protection, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and free radical scavenging properties.

Hidden facts:

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4. The Landscape park of Zajčja dobrava


A Landscape park


The park offers lots of recreational activities, such as jogging, trekking, and cross-country skiing in wintertime. There are two playgrounds and picnic areas. There is a possibility of horse-riding (payable option).

Need to know:

Interesting fact: The agricultural area of Zajčja

dobrava and its surroundings is well-known for the cultivation of cabbage. Every September an ethnological and entertainment event called »Zeljada« is organised

in Zajčja dobrava.

On the last Sunday in August an Equestrian event is organized in

Zajčja dobrava. It is an opportunity

for visitors to see different breeds of horses and various displays of old crafts related to horses. They can also admire the skills of the horses and their riders. Visitors can even take a free ride on a horse- drawn carriage

Hidden facts:

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5. Restaurant and pizza place Zajčja dobrava


The restaurant is open every day from 11am to 10pm.

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The restaurant offers classical meals and pizzas; it also has a playground for children.

Need to know:

Interesting fact:

Hidden facts:

Details about the point 6. Three monuments of a local artist


Three monuments within a few-meter

distance are situated by the road Zajčja

dobrava.


The Monuments are inspired in historical and religious tradition of the area.

Need to know:

Interesting fact:

The Monuments are built of different waste material (metal, wood, construction material, etc.)

Hidden facts:

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Name of the route:

Destination Mountain lodge

Janče

Length: 2 km

Time needed: 1 h

Difficulty Equipment

requirements:

Appropriate

sports footwear and sportswear

Grading System

Phrase 1 to 10

1.Chapel of Saint Nicholas

6

2. Sports club 10

3. Mountain lodge

Janče

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Legend


View point

Church

Playground

Resting place

Walking

Park

Sledging course

Hiking

Details about the point 1. Chapel of Saint Nicholas


Chapel of Saint Nicholas, which was built in 1895. When a strong earthquake hit Ljubljana, Ljubljana set out to be Mother of God guardian against such disasters.


If you are standing in front of the Chapel, you have a spectacular view over Ljubljana and its city outskirts.

Need to know:

Interesting fact:

Hidden facts:

Details about the point 2. Sports club

General information: Sports club Janče is situated in

the middle of a forest; it offers a lot of welcoming shade and it is appropriate for a variety of sports events.

Special information: It has a football pitch, a volleyball court and a place for outdoor

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bowling.

Need to know: There is a possibility of organising a picnic here.

Interesting fact:

Hidden facts: It is in the middle of a forest, so it is necessary to be protected with repellents.


3. Mountain lodge Janče


It is at 794 metres of altitude.


Janče is a well- known excursion and hiking destination, which is especially attractive in spring and autumn when there are ripe cherries and chestnuts. From Janški hill there is a beautiful view over all the surroundings.

Need to know:

On all Sundays in October there is a Chestnut festival with traditional food and live folk music.

Interesting fact:

There is the possibility of accommodation and food on offer. Also, there is a little farm for kids and a

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playground.

Hidden facts:


4. View from Janče


A nice view over the surrounding hills.


Janče is a 794 metres high peak, which

is located between the Sava river and the Besnica stream valley.

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Need to know:

Sledding is possible In winter time.

Interesting fact:

There is a very nice view which extends to the surrounding hills of the Posavsko. In case of good visibility, the view extends all the way to the Alps in the North and in the West as well as to the South, all the way to the highlands of Snežnik.

Hidden facts:


Name of the route:

Debni vrh hills

Length: 7.85 km

Time needed: 1 hour

Difficulty


Sportswear, sports footwear

Grading System

Phrase 1 to 10

THE CLIMB 3

DOWNHILL 5

ZALOG 3

STREAM 9

RESTING PLACE 7

LOOKOUT TOWER

9

VIEW 7

Legend

Resting place

Nature Park

Cycling

Hiking

Viewing tower

River

Lake

View point

START ZALOG

General information: START- Zalog

Special information: The railway line underpass

Need to know: The underpass is marked with “HELLO” sign

Interesting fact: When you come out of the underpass, the path begins to become steeper quickly

Hidden facts:

The path is not marked in the most apparent way, but it shows signs of having been walked on many times.

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POTOČ EK


A STREAM


After the last climb a stream flows along the path.

Need to know: In the stream water collector there is drinkable water.

Interesting fact:

Hidden facts:

THE CLIMB


Three shorter, but steeper climbs, with some more planar parts in between.


The whole path runs through the forest.

Need to

know:

The path is suitable for all kinds of

weather.

Interesting In summer time you can pick

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fact: blueberries and mushrooms along the path.

Hidden facts:

DOWNHILL


Downhill biking track.


A very steep slope of the hill.

Need to know:

Lots of roots.

Interesting fact:

Intended for experienced cyclists- downhill.

Hidden facts:

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A RESTING PLACE


A resting place with a bench and a table.


A rest before the crossroads of the Ostrovrharjeva path, Stari grad and the Debni vrh hills.

Need to know:

There are two more steep climbs until the Debni vrh hills destination.

Interesting fact:

We are half way up the Debni vrh hills.

Hidden facts:

A LOOKOUT TOWER


A lookout tower.


At the top there is a wooden lookout tower.

Need to know:

From the lookout tower you can see a part of the Ljubljana basin.

Interesting

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fact:

Hidden facts:

THE VIEW


A great view.


There is open view over the valley.

Need to know:

In summer months there are denser trees and therefore the view is a bit obstructed.

Interesting fact:

You can see the whole valley; Kašelj, Zalog and Polje- all parts of Ljubljana.

Hidden facts:

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Please Prosim.

Thank you Hvala.

Left Levo.

Right Desno.

Straight Naravnost.

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Back Nazaj.

Walk Hoja./ Hoditi.

What is the time? Koliko je ura?

How do you get to… Kako priti do…?

How do you get there? Kako priti do tja?

Where is the toilet? Kje je stranišče?

How long is the… Kako dolga/ dolg je…? How much is it? Koliko stane?


Obstajajp posebne tarife za otroke?


Obstajajo posebne tarife za družine?

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Greece with a total area of 131,957 sq km and

population of 11,3 millions is located in south-eastern Europe, and consists of three main geographic areas: a peninsular mainland (that extends from the region of Central Greece on the South to the region of Thrace on the North) being the biggest geographic feature of the country the Peloponnese peninsula that is separated from the mainland by the canal of the Corinth Isthmus, and around 6.000 islands and islets, scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Sea, most of them grouped in clusters, that constitute the unique Greek archipelago. Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, the Dodecanese and the Cyclades are some of the famous and popular islands and island clusters in Greece.

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Eighty percent of the country consists of mountains or

hills, making Greece one of the most mountainous countries of Europe; furthermore, it has 16.300 kilometers of coastline of which 7500 are found around the thousands islands of the Greek archipelago, a truly unparalleled phenomenon on the European continent.

Today’s visitors to Greece have the opportunity to trace the “fingerprints” of Greek history from the Paleolithic Era to the Roman Period in the hundreds of archaeological sites, as well as in the archaeological museums and collections that are scattered throughout the country.

Crete is the biggest island and the most southern region of Greece. It is 260 km long and 56 km at its widest point. The area is 8,260 sq km. and the population is close to 600,000.

Crete is an island with an exquisite 1,000 kilometer-long coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas, which afford a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautifully blue Mediterranean Sea that has established Crete as one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations. The island's historic importance in today's world as the home of the Minoan civilization with important archeological finds at Knossos, Phaistos and Gortys, is evidenced by the tens of thousands of visitors to these sites each year.

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HERSONISOS

Our home place Hersonissos (population 26.000) is located centrally at the North coast of Crete and consists of the coastal area and the inland mountainous province.

The natural beauty of the landscape, the natural kindness of the people and of course the unique historical interest of the region, has resulted in attracting thousands of visitors every year and the rapid development of the tourism industry. Main archaeological sites include the Minoan Palaces of Malia and Amnissos (the summer Palace of King Minos) the Archaeological sites of Niros, Karfi (Minoan refuge) as well as ambiguous antiquities from the Classical, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine era. Tourism infrastructure includes high quality hotels and

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accommodation businesses, blue flag awarded

beaches, water parks, golf course, extreme leisure activities such as paragliding, water sports, mountain bike etc Tourist attractions also include intact landscape, picturesque villages, agricultural museums, animal farms, cultural tours, and ancestral pathways.


Name of the

route:

A WALK AROUND THE PORT OF HERSONISOS

Length: 2 KM Time needed: 2 HOURS Difficulty Easy Equipment requirements:

COMFORTABLE CLOTHES (AS ALWAYS DURING SUMMER) AND SHOES OR FLIP FLOPS

Evaggelistria’s holy temple


Evaggelistria’s holy temple has been functioning since 1969, bringing all Orthodox Christians together in this region, especially on the day of the 25

th of March, when the church

celebrates Virgin Mary’s announcement by the Angel that she will have the honor to give birth to Christ. The temple is built according to the Byzantine architectural rhythm, with a dome on the top. In the interior, it is decorated by paintings depicting Saints and scenes from the Bible.


Need to know:

Covered shoulders and no shorts

Interesting fact:

The temple is open to the public from 8am to 9pm. Any visitors wishing to attend Sunday’s ritual can be at the temple from 7am till 10am.

Hidden facts:

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The Traditional Café


While walking on the main street of Hersonisos, the visitor can observe a traditional café of special aesthetic quality, which takes us back to another period of time. Mr. Gianni’s café is a meeting spot for most of the elderly people of the region, where they enjoy their coffee and the endless discussion with the rest of their friends about politics and current affairs. They often play backgammon and cards. They also drink the well-known ‘raki’ and eat traditional desserts.


Opposite the café one can see the 4 old wells of the region, but nowadays this part is not open.

Interesting fact:

When the café opened in 1935, it sometimes functioned as a kind of cinema, because there was no other entertainment facility in the area. They projected some films on the wall using a filming machine.

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Pedestrian Area- The Market- ‘Liberty Square’


On the pedestrian street the visitor can wander in the local market and buy some souvenirs, clothes, shoes and jewelry. Very kind and friendly shop assistants can help you choose among various products of different

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prices. The ‘Liberty Square’ is located at the end of the pedestrian area, where the visitors can admire the characteristic statue of the Pigeon, which is the symbol of freedom.

Coastal Street


Wandering along the coastal street, apart from the commercial shops, the guests can see plenty of cafés, where they can enjoy a wide range of beverages and snacks while admiring the wonderful view of the sea. Also, there are restaurants which offer exceptional meals accompanied by good quality wines as well as traditional tavernas, where one can

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taste local treats and drinks like ‘ouzo’ and ‘raki’. Last but not least, there are fast food restaurants too, which serve the Greek ‘souvlaki’ and other snacks, ranging from pizzas and spaghetti to waffles and frozen yoghurt. Night life in Hersonisos is amazing since there are various bars and clubs, where both local people and tourists enjoy themselves.

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Sarakino


Near the harbor, on the coastal road, there is a fountain in the shape of a pyramid. This fountain used to belong to one of the wealthiest villas of the region. The four sides of the pyramid were decorated with mosaic pictures, but unfortunately nowadays only one remains in a good condition. This mosaic contains a marine scene. It depicts fish, sea birds, as well as a boat; one man rows and the other one pulls an octopus astern. At the bottom of the picture we can see a man wearing a blue cap, on his back a cuttlefish is illustrated to catch an eel. The fountain is called Sarakino and its chronological origin is estimated in the period between 323-828 AC. From this point of the fountain’s location, the visitor can sit on the wooden benches and have a rest, while gazing at the endless blue color of the sea.

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Port- the Lighthouse


Whoever has the mood to walk, can keep on with his/her walking around the port, until the end of the road, where a lighthouse is located. The unique view of the sea, in combination with the seaboats, and the light sea breeze can charm the visitors. If someone has the desire to enjoy a small trip, they can get on board and have a cruise around the nearby beaches, where they can dive and have fun.

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Saint Paraskevi’s Church


Near the harbor, on the coastal road, there is a fountain in the shape of a pyramid. This fountain used to belong to one of the wealthiest villas of the region. The four sides of the pyramid were decorated with mosaic pictures, but unfortunately nowadays only one remains in a good condition. This mosaic contains a marine scene. It depicts fish, sea birds, as well as a boat; one man rows and the other one pulls an octopus astern. At the bottom of the picture we can see a man wearing a blue cap, on his back a cuttlefish is illustrated to catch an eel. The fountain is called Sarakino and its chronological origin is estimated in the period between 323-

828 AC. From this point of the fountain’s location, the visitor can sit on the wooden benches and have a rest, while gazing at the endless blue color of the sea.

Need to know:

Covered shoulders and no shorts

Interesting fact:

The temple is open to the public from 8am to 9pm. Any visitors wishing to

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attend Sunday’s ritual can be at the temple from 7am till 10am.

The old Christian Basilica


An old Christian basilica, which is built on the rock of ‘Kastri’, dates back to the end of the fifth century AC. It is a three aisled basilica with an inscribed arch with sidelong rooms. On the floor of the church, the mosaic pictures of the period still exist. Underneath the church, important priests and martyrs were buried. The dimensions of this church make it distinct sample of archeological beauty in the area. Its location is a

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perfect point for a panoramic view of the whole peninsula. The archeological site is currently closed, but is expected to open for the public during the summer season.

The Roman Theatre

General Moving towards the central street of

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information: Hersonisos, the visitor will meet the Roman Theatre on his left hand. The theatre was well preserved until the Cretan Revolution in 1897, when a permission to the citizens was given to dig it and take the stone seats and use them as building materials. Today the area is fenced and closed. The monument has not been fully excavated, but the surface parts of it are visible, even from a distance.

The Park


Very close to the central street of Hersonisos, on the right side, there is a vertical road which leads to a

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small park with a playground. The visitor can rest there, especially if he or she accompanies children. The park is surrounded by trees and the children can safely play, do sports and socialize with other kids, while the parents can sit on the benches chat and watch them at the same time.

Name of the route:

A WALK IN THE TRADITIONAL VILLAGE AVDOU

Length: 2.5 km


Difficulty EASY


COMFORTABLE, NOTHING SPECIAL. TO VISIT THE CHURCHES OFCOURSE PROPER CLOTHES NEEDED

Avdou is a rural village in Crete, located 33 km from Heraklion. In Greek the name of the village is written as 'Αβδού'. The village is also

named as 'Capetanochori' which means in Greek Captain's village due to the fact that many of the habitants in the village served as leaders and rebellions in the fight against the Ottoman rule late in the nineteenth century, and for their brave in the fight against the enemy during the Second World War.

The Village of Avdou is located in the middle of the verdant valley of Lagada. It is a very charming and authentic old village; many well-preserved and old buildings can be found in its neighborhoods. Dispersed throughout the village can be found many fruit trees such as apricots, oranges and tangerines, and the silver-grey colored olive groves. Even more exotic fruits such as kiwis grow here, and organic vegetable gardens thrive. The village is full of life, especially in the summer where the population rises due to the visitors in the village. This happens as the people that come from the village -but migrated elsewhere for various reasons- always return and feel honored for their presence and participation in events organized by the Educational and Cultural Association of the village.

Its position -on the way to Lasithi Plateau- offers the

opportunity for daily excursions into the mountains. From there, the more adventurous travellers, can try mountain climbing, caving and para-gliding.

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-Pantanassa Church -

The Byzantine church of Pantanassa contains no pictures but has some interesting artefacts. It is built on a cruciform architecture with a large central dome. The top of the dome is decorated with bricks.

There are six Byzantine churches in this

village, two of them inside caves...

Need to know:

Covered shoulders and no shorts in all the following churches

Interesting fact:

The temple is open to the public from 8am to 9pm. Any visitors wishing to attend Sunday’s ritual can be at the temple from 7am till 10am.

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-St. Konstantinos Church-

The church of Agios (Agios=St. in Greek) Konstantinos is on a dirt road 5 minutes southwest of the village. The interior is adorned with frescoes of the painters brothers Manuel and John Fokas, significant representatives of Constantinople Art in Crete. In the dedicatory inscription indicates the year 1445 and by reference to the Byzantine emperor John VIII Palaeologus (1425-1448), although the

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Cretans had already experienced two centuries of

Venetian occupation.

-St. Antonio’s Church

St. Antonios, at the north end of the village proper, dates from the fourteenth century and has frescoes of only two colours. The painters were probably Emmanuel and Ioannis Fokas.

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-St. George’s Church-

Τhe church of Agios Georgios is near the village cemetery. It is on a dirt road going north towards the Kastelli. It contains frescoes from the fourteenth or fifteenth century, probably by the Fokas brothers.

-St. Foteini’s cave- The cave of Agia Fotini is located on Mount Louloudaki, 7km south of Avdou village, at an altitude of 760m. 35km east of Heraklion and within the

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Avdou village can be

found a sign "Agia Fotini Cave - 7 km”, which shows the direction to the cave. From there you enter a dirt road, which leads to a small square below the mouth of the cave. Following the steep path on foot, the visitor arrives at the entrance of the cave. The entrance of the cave is shaped into a spectacular and steep rocky cliff, formed by the sharp collapse of the limestone. The view from the entrance to the valley of Avdou, known as Langada, is magnificent. The accessible part of the cave has a length of 44m, width of 1,8-7,5 m and a height of 5,3-20m. However, the total length of the paths,

unknown to most visitors, reaches 700m. The Monastery of Agia Fotini was a hermitage in a cave. According to the tradition, St. Fotini was looking for a quiet and secluded place from other people, to devote the rest of her life to God. But while he

could not find the place She wanted, Virgin Mary and made a miracle, opened the cave into the rock to get

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a space for Agia Fotini. Today, the temple is easily

accessible, known and familiar to many people. Many people go for religious purposes or simply as visitors. In the cave takes place a big festival every fourth Sunday after Easter. A big folk festival takes place in the square opposite to the Cavern.

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-Faneromeni’ s cave-

Southeast of Avdou in a place called 'Frachtis-Koukoula' can be found the cave of Faneromeni. Around this area there is a beautiful forest with oak trees. The route in the cave is easy to walk. After the entrance of the cave, a hall can be found at the end of which there are many stalagmites and columns. A small hallway leads to a spacious room with large and small columns. The left panels of the room are an excellent sight because they are covered with

lithomatiko like material which forms a large complex that looks like a jellyfish.The cave has a length of 43m, width 4m to 11m and a height of 2.25m to 8.5m. In 1937 the cave was excavated Marinatos and found three stone-made offering tables, thin blades of swords, small double axes, abundant pieces of pottery, Geometric period objects, clay pieces of daedalic slabs depicting a sphinx and a woman with naked breasts. The cave was used as a place of worship until the end of the Roman period.

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-Parapente Site-

In the eastern part of central Crete, in the village of Avdou, there is another parapente site. The elevation variance is 350m and the orientation is to the North. The small plain around the village

offers breathtaking excitement and flights with good takeoff and landing.

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Position and Description of the Gorge

The gorge starts from the area of the Holy Spirit’s church in ‘Xerokamares’ as far as its South part is concerned and reaches up to ‘Agriana’ settlement in the northern part. Its direction is from the South spot to the North, its length is estimated to 4 kilometers and its altitude is 120 meters at the Southern part and 13 meters at the Northern part. This gorge is easily accessible from the Southern area, where the visitor can easily start his/her route.

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The first part of the gorge, which covers one third

(1/3) of its length, looks like a narrow valley and on its eastern side there is a dirty road. Steadily the slopes become steeper and steeper and in combination with the dense vegetation on the banks of the river make the visitor use the river channel in order to continue the route. In some parts the slopes are almost vertical, reaching the altitude of 150 to 200 meters. The setting changes at the height of ‘Agriana’. The vertical slopes become lower and smoother elevations and the narrow passage is transformed into a picturesque valley, which then leads to the mouth of the Aposelemis river (at the height of the bridge on the old national road).

Legend

Resting place

View point

Walking

Hiking

Bird watching

Church

Ruins


(church of the Holy Spirit)


The church of the Holy Spirit is located on the Southeastern edge of Aposelemis river, a few meters away from the dirty road which leads to the gorge.


Need to know:

Interesting fact:

The celebration of the Holy Spirit does not take place on a stable date. It is always celebrated on a Monday, seven weeks after the Easter Day.

Hidden facts:

(ruins o ( a bridge of the old aqueduct)


At that point we observe the ruins of the bridge over the aqueduct of Hersonisos, which used to carry the water from the source of ‘Koutsounara’, which is located in a

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short distance southeast from ‘Kalo Chorio’, to the Roman Hersonisos.


(The dirty road which leads to the gorge)


The dirty road has a length of about two kilometers. While walking we observe that the road is smooth and it had been created by local people so that they could go to their fields. We can see the citrus trees which villagers grow and some plants and vegetables in their gardens.

Special

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information:

Need to know:

We had better walk carefully on the sides of the road because cars sometimes pass this road.

Interesting fact:

Just before the end of the road there are areas covered by olive trees, which are ideal places for picnic and games.

Hidden facts:

At the start of the road in a field we are having a picnic.

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In the field we are hugging the trunks of the trees and we try to feel the nature through our senses.

In a large area which does not have trees or bushes we are playing the game of ‘nests’. Every two children catch each other and they form a nest. A child enters each nest but the other one is left outside. Then by the teacher’s signal the nest opens and the bird gets out. They start all over again.

(PLANTS OF THE GORGE)


The plants next to the banks of the river give a different color to the region with the big trees like the big planes/platanes or the walnut trees/juglans. (Juglans regia). Here the technical systems are in

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harmony with the ecosystems. The citrus trees in the gardens totally match the flora of the platanes and all together distinguish amongst the grey colors of the olive trees and the rocky banks of the river. Other plants are reeds (Arudo donax), briars (Rubus sanctus), Calystegia sepium and the Rumex conglomeratus).


The vegetation of the gorge includes approximately 300 different plant species. The number of the endemic plants is also important because it reaches up to 20 species including the following; ebenus cretica, campanula persicifolia, phlomis lanata, and the cistus creticus.

Need to know:

In order to be able to recognize all these different plants in the gorge someone has to communicate with an expert from the museum of Natural History in Heraklion and arrange an appointment so that the scientist can accompany him/her during the visit to the gorge.

Interesting fact:

The Quercus coccifera tree looks like a bush and it is considered as one of the best plants for beekeeping.

Hidden facts: Cretan mothers used to fill up the pillows of their children with the dry

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flowers of ebenus in order to be soft.

- Dracaena Salvia sp.

- Ebenus Calicotome villosa -

Cistus creticus - Genista acanthoclada -

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- Campanoula Rosea - Thymus vulgaris

- Quercus coccifera - Pistacia lentiscus

Platanus sp. - - Vitex agnus - cactus

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- Styrax offiinalis - Ceratonia siliqua

(FAUNA-ANIMALS OF THE GORGE )


The main animal species that live in Aposelemis gorge are the hare, the hedgehog, the wild pigeon the weasel, snakes, lizards, snails, sparrows, blackbirds, and larks.


Τhe gorge is considered to be a place where the wild birds such as the Gyps fulvus create their nests.. Some remarkable bird species that live in the

gorge are the Buteo buteo and the Falco tinnunculus.

Need to know:

Although it is hard to trace these birds because their nests are located high on the rocky tops of the hills , the visitor can use a pair of binoculars and maybe he/she will have the chance to see the birds flying.

Interesting fact:

The mouth of the river covers a large part of the sandy beach which is 750

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meters long and 50 meters wide. The region is considered a significant habitat for migratory birds and a place where 19 different bird species make their nests, while 12 other species make their nests in areas nearby but still search for their food in the wetland of Aposelemis river.

Hidden facts:

Photo and/or a drawing of the point:

A sign that informs the visitor that the gorge is a wildlife

shelter and therefore hunting is forbidden.

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Falco tinnunculus Buteo buteo buteo

Gyps fulvus weasel

- Perotis Big ants

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(Relaxation spot)


A few meters before the slightly difficult path of the gorge starts, the municipality of Hersonisos has installed benches and a stony table as well as a kiosk where the visitor can sit and have a rest.

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Pronunciation

Please Παρακαλώ Parakalό

Thank you Ευχαριστώ πολύ Efharistό polί

Left Αριστερά Aristerά

Right Δεξιά Deksiά

Straight Ίσια Ίsia

Back Πίσω Pίso

Walk Περπάτα Perpάta

What is the time?

Τι ώρα είναι

παρακαλώ

Tί ora ίne

parakalό

How do Πώς μπορώ να Pός mporό na

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you get to…

πάω….. pάο …..

Where is the toilet?

Που είναι η τουαλέτα

παρακαλώ

Pu ίne I tualeta

parakalό

How long is the…

Πόσο μακριά είναι… Pόso makriά

ίne……

How much is it?

Πόσο κοστίζει αυτό Pόso kostίzi

aftό….


Υπάρχει παιδικό

εισιτήριο?

Ipάrhi pedikό

isitίριο?


Υπάρχει

οικογενειακό

εισιτήριο?

Ipάrhi

ikogeniakό

isitίριο?

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Denmark is a small, but lovely country in Scandinavia. It’s only 42.916 square kilometres, with a population of 5.627.235. Denmark has 40 islands and 7314 km of coastline. Denmark has a temperate climate. Colourful autumns, Cold snowy winters, green springs and if we are lucky warm summer days. Kolding is a beautiful city in Southern Denmark. There is a big variation of activities, ether you wishes to explore history, art or the nature side. The two primary attractions in Kolding are the impressive Kolding Castel (Koldinghus) and Trapholt Art Museum. The history of Kolding is dated back from the middle of the 12

th

century. The city was founded because of its location as a border town to the Duch of Schleswig ( Northern

Germany). The areas in South Jutland have changed hands countless times throughout history and the

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region is scattered with historical sites and monuments.

If you like to shop, there are plenty of opportunities. If it is sunny you can go down town, here you will find shops and nice cafes. Alternatively you can visit Kolding storcenter, a shoppingcenter with 124 different shops, 17 restaurant and cafes and a cinema. Kolding has a great selection of education and sport activities. Kolding is the seventh largest city in Denmark.

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Name of the route: Castel and play

Length: 4 km


Difficulty Easy/medium

Equipment requirements: Lunch box

Legend

Theatre

View point

Playground

Resting place

Park

Lake

Castle

Bird

watching

Grading System

Phrase 1 to 10

Koldinghus 7

Slotssøen(feeding the birds) 5

Slotsisen(buy ice cream) 8

Legeparken 9

Details about the point Koldinghus


Kolding hus was a royal palace often the home for Kings during their stay in jutland. In march 1808 spanich mercenary soldiers were accommodated at Koldinghus during the Napoleon wars. They were werry cold, andheated the guardroom by lighting a huge fire in the fireplace, and the castle burst into flames. In 1890 the reconstruction started. It continued until 1989.


Today koldinghus works as a museum. There are often activities for children, such as: fencing class and costumes.

Need to know:

Children under 18 are free of charge.

Interesting

fact:

The castle was originally founded by

Christoffer I in 1268.

Hidden facts:

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Details about the point Slotssøen


Slotssøen means the Castle lake. Queen Dorothea founded the lake in 1570. It is a very beautiful walk. Swans and ducks decorate the lake.


If you bring a loaf of bread, you can feed the birds.

Need to know:

You can book a guided tour around the lake. You will get historical facts and architecture history. It is 1,5 hours trip, 1,5 km, and cost 1250 dk.

Interesting fact:

The lake is monarch’s property. That means no fishing or sailing.

Hidden facts: There is a single rowboat on the lake. It is only for royalties.


Slotsisen

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Ice cream Parlor


The best ice cream in Kolding The ice cream cones is sometimes backed on sight.

Need to know:

Look out for opening hours, as they varies according to season.

Interesting fact:

Hidden facts: The servings are big.

Details about the point Legeparken


Legeparken is a playground and park. You can climb, swing, slide. There are miniature golf, race on

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mooncars and if you dare, you can sail on the lake. The packed lunck can be enjoyed in one of its three houses. Or you can use the grill. (Du kan benytte de opstillede grill)


All the activities are free.

Need to know:

You are welcome I the park outside opening hours, but the activities are closed.

Interesting fact:

Legeparken will be expanded in the fall 2015.

Hidden facts: Many families use the facilities for an evening barbecue.



Please Be om

Thank you Tak

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Left Venstre

Right Højre

Straight Ligeud

Back Tilbage

Walk Gå

What is the time? Hvad er klokken?

How do you get to… Hvordan kommer man til…

How do you get there? Hvordan kommer man der hen?

Where is the toilet? Hvor er toilettet?

How long is the… Hvor lang er…

How much is it? Hvor meget koster det?


Er der børnerabat?


Er der familierabat

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Letter of thanks

A thank you to:

Hersonisos, Crete – 1st Primary School of the Port of

Hersonisos

Paks, Bendek Elek Óvoda – Pre-Primary School

Ljubljana, “Vrtec Pedenjped” – Pre-Primary School

Düsseldorf, Zeppenheimerweg Kindergarten – Pre-

Primary School

St. Johnston, CO. Donegal – Primary School

Málaga, Rincón de la Victoria – Pre-Primary and Primary

School

Kolding, Kolding Friskole – Primary School

Zagreb, Horizons – Pre-Primary school

for all your cooperation and hard work you put into

creating our Active in Europe Travel Guide.

Editor: In behalf of Zagreb, Horizons – Pre-Primary

School: Željka Škorić

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