Riga is known as “the Pearl of the Baltic States”. Here, perhaps, is the most unusual architectural cocktail in Northern Europe: from medieval churches, masterpieces of Art Nouveau, to Socialist realist architecture and present-day high-rise buildings.
Common water frogs are widespread in Europe except for the Pyrenees, and the Balkans. The species is quite common in Lithuania. The Lithuanians call it “Didžioji kūdrinė varlė” (great pond frog), due to its size.
Attractive, harmless to humans, red-and-black firebugs are the most common species of the family Pyrrhocoridae in Europe and the only representative species of the family living in Lithuania.
A collection of night street photos that I took in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.
A collection of photos of beautiful trams that I took in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.
The well-preserved Hanseatic buildings, medieval towers, and stunning Gothic churches of Tallinn make the city a perfect destination for travelers who want to immerse themselves in history, architecture, and culture.
Berlin is a city with a rich cultural and historical heritage. Its museums, theaters, and galleries are known all over the world. The phenomenon of Berlin is that the city is popular with both classical and avant-garde art lovers.
Most of the Gothic churches in Poland are made of brick and characterized by the simplicity of form and the lack of rich décor. In the south of the country, there are a few examples of wood and stone constructions, but brick was usually the material used.
A collection of night street photos that I took in Warsaw, the capital of Poland.
The extensive cultural heritage across the epochs of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture makes Krakow the most popular city in Poland and one of the most visited places in Europe.
A collection of night street photos that I took in Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria Island, the largest city of the Canary Islands, and the ninth-largest in Spain.
