circumnavigation

Bosnia and Croatia

Arrival in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia - What kind of country is Bosnia?　Bosnia Part 2

April 26, 2019. Landing at the airport in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Sarajevo is a city surrounded by mountains.

There is an abundance of nature just outside the city.

But at the same time, it was this very terrain that caused the people of Sarajevo to suffer.

In this article, we will give an overview of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina before discussing the Bosnian conflict in the future.
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From Vienna to Sarajevo - Why I Chose Bosnia: Bosnia Part 1

April 26, 2019. I left Vienna for Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

My interest in this country in planning my trip was based on my memory of being taught that the Bosnian conflict was a religious and ethnic conflict in which neighbors who had lived in harmony suddenly began to kill each other.

How can people hate others so easily?

Why was it possible to kill a neighbor who was close to you for religious reasons?

Does religion drive people to act cruelly?

Is ethnic conflict the gateway to hell destined for human beings?

It was precisely because of these questions that I decided to visit Bosnia.
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Classical Concert at Karlskirche - A must for your stay in Vienna! First experience of authentic music in Austria (5)

Only one day of free movement is allowed in Vienna.

After agonizing over how to end the day, my answer was a church concert.

Vienna is the home of classical music.

I had no idea what a classical music was, but I still wanted to listen to the real classical music.

However, it is awkward to suddenly go to a full-fledged concert that requires a dress code.

I did some research and found that in Vienna, concerts are held everywhere every day.

One of the concerts that came up as a recommendation was at Carls Church. In this article I will tell you about my experience there.
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Enjoy the beautiful St. Peter's Church - a masterpiece of Viennese Baroque architecture!　Austria Part 4

After the tour of Schönbrunn Palace, the next stop is St. Peter's Church.

This church is also located very close to St. Stephen's Cathedral, in the heart of the city.

It takes less than 10 minutes on foot to get there from Schönbrunn Palace, which you have just visited.

The light pink and white hues give me a very pleasant sensation.

A warm space that is gentle and calming.

Churches with a somber air are good, but I prefer this kind of church that is calming, gentle and friendly.
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Schönbrunn Palace, home of the Habsburgs - a peek into life in the royal palace, Austria (3)

Now, the next stop is Schönbrunn Palace, the pride of Austria and a World Heritage Site.

This is the royal palace where the Habsburgs lived for more than 600 years from the late 13th century to 1918, which has been mentioned many times in the Czech section.

The home of the world's most powerful royalty, so to speak, is here at Schönbrunn Palace.

Since this place has been used as a residence for as long as 600 years, it has been extended and remodeled many times.

The site is therefore incredibly large.

Among them, I decided to visit the Old Royal Palace, the Silverware Museum, and the Sisi Museum.
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St. Stephen's Cathedral, the symbol of Vienna - unique rock objects!　Austria Part 2

The first stop on our stroll through Vienna was Stephansdom, the most prominent structure towering over the city center.

Although the structure of the building is similar to that of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, which was built in the same period, the church's distinctive feature is the stone decoration suspended in midair.

Although it was hard to tell up close what this stone represented, or if it was really a stone in the first place, it was extremely beautiful when illuminated by the orange light.

Stones, lights and churches.

This combination is hard to come up with, but when I finally saw it, I was surprised to see how well it fit in.
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Arrival in Vienna! Shocked by the city's blend of history and modernity Austria Part 1)

Arrival from Prague to Vienna.

I was taken aback by the unexpectedly modern and contemporary sight.

I had no idea it was so modern.

In fact, I had not done that much prep work on Vienna because I had thought of it as a transit point.

Since the image of the city as a place of historical culture and art had preceded me, I had not expected to see so many modern architectural structures lining the streets.
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Goodbye Beloved Prague - Last Night in Prague and Early Morning on the Vltava River, Czech Republic ⑯

Prague is beautiful. No, it is too beautiful.

But that is not all.

It was not only the visible beauty that captivated me.

Something internal, invisible to the eye. I am sure it was because I could feel it that I was so attracted to it.

The history, culture, and spirituality in which Prague has lived.

I am a sucker for the heart of Prague.

That is why it appears to me as if it has become a beauty on the outside as well.

Perhaps liking something intensely is not just a matter of outward appearances.

Once again, I was amazed at the relationship between the human mind and the way we see things.
Czech Republic and Austria

Prague's spectacular view from the lush Petřín Park and its observatory ⑭ Czech Republic

Prague has far too much to offer.

While it is satisfying enough just to stroll around the old town, you will discover a different kind of charm when you go a little further away from the city.

One such park is Petascene Park, which is the subject of this article.

This is a hill in the Marastrana district, with an observation deck and a nature trail, and is a popular resting place for tourists and locals alike.

One of the great things about this city is that lush green nature is so close to the city. This is a recommended spot to enjoy Prague's spectacular scenery together with nature.