I already introduced you to Bunk’Art 1, a former nuclear-proof governance bunker in the outskirts of Tirana. The huge area has been turned into an amazing historic museum, which amazingly illustrates the (darker parts of) the history of Albania. Right…
Bunk’Art 1 (Tirana)
Under the leadership of socialist Enver Hoxha, a massive number of bunkers has been built in Albania The German wikipedia page states a total of 200,000 new constructions during his leadership between 1972 and 1984 only. Two of these bunkers…
Museum of Jewish Heritage
The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City also calls itself A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. Even though I feel that there is much more Jewish Heritage than that, I had this place rather up on my list when…
Local Archaeological Museum of Kourion (Cyprus)
Kourion Archaeological Park has definitely been one of the highlights of my trip to Cyprus in October 2023. However, this place is majorly about the structure of the ancient settlements, the excavations and the mosaics. The most interesting historic items…
Kourion Archaeological Park
My wife and I really enjoyed our trip to Cyprus in October 2022. So far, I have introduced you to hotels, some logistics and attractions like the amazing Cyprus Museum. However, the excavation sites are the true gems, which beautifully…
Dublinia Museum Dublin
If you are in Dublin and feel to learn something about the history of the city and Ireland in general, you find multiple options. The Dublinia museum, however, might be a rather interesting option, especially if you to digest the…
Cyprus Railways Museum
If you nowadays look at the map of Cyprus, you won’t find any rail-driven vehicles. However, the country did have quite an interesting rail transport and travel history. A small museum is still reminding of this era. Here is the…
Cyprus Museum (Nicosia)
While I so far introduced you to parts of modern life in Cyprus, the Mediterranen island is full of history. Thus, if you are in the capital Nicosia (or Lefkosia, which is the Greek name), you just have to have…