Kardzhali, Bulgaria

Kardzhali or Kurdzhali (Bulgarian: Кърджали) is a town in Bulgaria, capital of Kardzhali Province in the Eastern Rhodopes. The Kardzhali Museum of History has one of the most extensive exhibitions in Southern Bulgaria. This includes pre-historic tools and ceramics from the Thracian cities of Perperikon and Tatul, Christian icons and ethnographic exhibits. It is located in the old konak (the Turkish town-hall built around 1870) with its period exterior architecture. There are many open-air restaurants, offering a variety of drinks and cocktails in summer time on the dam. It is a popular place among fans of water sports and fishing. Take a look at the video below.

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Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmarka and a major regional centre of culture, business, media, and science, as indicated by several international surveys. If you are into the arts Copenhagen has a lot to offer and the natural starting point is a visit to the Danish National Gallery where you can feast your eyes on blockbusters from the likes of Rembrandt, Picasso, and Matisse.In the inner harbour, water quality has improved so much in recent years that it is possible to go for a swim from early June to late August in one of the two harbour baths: Copencabana on Vesterbro or Havnebadet at Island Brygge on Amager. Take a look at the video below.

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Pitesti, Romania

Pitesti is a city in Romania, located on the Argeş River. The capital and largest city of Argeş County, it is an important commercial and industrial center, as well as the home of two universities. Each year during springtime, Piteşti is host to a festival and fair known as Simfonia lalelelor (the "Tulip Symphony"). There are frequent trains from Bucharest (including three Rapid type trains) and Craiova. Enjoy Pitesti through the video below.

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Melnik, Bulgaria

Melnik (Bulgarian: Мелник) is a town in Blagoevgrad Province, southwestern Bulgaria, in the southwestern Pirin Mountains, about 440 m above sea level. The town is an architectural reserve and 96 of its buildings are cultural monuments. With a population of 385, it is the smallest town in Bulgaria, retaining its city status today for historical reasons. Melnik is a nature and architectural reserve of an unrivalled beauty. Take a look at the video below.

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Piatra Neamt, Romania

Piatra Neamt is the capital city of Neamţ County, in the historical region of Moldavia, eastern Romania. Because of its privileged location in the Eastern Carpathian mountains, it is considered one of the most picturesque cities in Romania. It is also the capital of the Nord-Est (North-East) development region, which consists of six Moldavian counties. The city's main attractions are the natural beauty of the area (the mountains and the lakes), the historical buildings, the museums and the festivals. Today, there are several programs in progress with the goal of transforming Piatra Neamţ into an important touristic destination in Romania (the construction of the cable car and the wintersports facilities). Take a look below.

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Arad, Romania

Arad is the capital city of Arad County, in western Romania, in the Crişana region, on the river Mureş. Arad is the third largest city in the western part of the country following nearby Timişoara and Oradea. The "Cenad Palace" is one of the buildings old enough to justify the beauty of architectural times it was built in. The city has approximately 200.000 inhabitants, three quarters being Romanians and the rest is represented by Hungarians, Germans, Italians, Serbs and other minorities in smaller percentages. Take a look at the video below.

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St. Petersburg, Russia

St. Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea. It is often described as the most Western city of Russia. The city has 221 museums, 2000 libraries, more than 80 theaters, 100 concert organizations, 45 galleries and exhibition halls, 62 cinemas, and around 80 other cultural establishments. Every year the city hosts around 100 festivals and various competitions of art and culture, including more than 50 international ones. Enjoy the beautiful video below.

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