Orcia, Tuscany - Italy

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The Val d’Orcia, or Valdorcia, is a region of Tuscany, central Italy, which extends from the hills south of Siena to Monte Amiata. It is characterised by gentle, carefully cultivated hills occasionally broken by gullies and by picturesque towns and villages such as Pienza.

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Medieval castles, sunny rolling hills, isolated hilltop towns, charming farmhouses and isolated rural homes, avenues of cypresses, rows of vineyards, olive groves, and golden wheat fields are just some of the elements of the fantastic and harmonious landscapes of Valdorcia.

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The Val d’Orcia is characterised by gentle, carefully-cultivated hills occasionally broken by gullies and by picturesque towns and villages such as Pienza (rebuilt as an “ideal town” in the 15th century under the patronage of Pope Pius II), Radicofani (home to the notorious brigand-hero Ghino di Tacco) and Montalcino

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Orcia, Tuscany - Italy

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Soca River in Slovenia

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The Soča other names Friulian: Lusinç, archaic German: Sontig, An Alpine river in character, its source lies in the Trenta Valley in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia, at an elevation of 876 metres .The river runs past the towns of Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin, Kanal ob Soči, Nova Gorica (where it is crossed by the Solkan Bridge), and Gorizia, entering the Adriatic Sea close to the town of Monfalcone.

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he diversity and culture of the river and valley is reflected in the amount of things to see and do. There is something for everybody whether you like fly-fishing, mountain biking, a quiet stroll alongside meadows and rivers or hiking in the mountains.

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The Ljubljana Airport (formerly named Brnik) is Slovenia's primary international airport and the hub of national carrier Adria Airways, which flies to numerous cities across Europe and offers connections to Southeast Europe. The cheapest air connections are available via easyJet's daily flight from London Stansted Airport in England.

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Soca River in Slovenia

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Dolomites Europe, Di Lavaredo, Tre Cime

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The Tre Cime di Lavaredo , also called the Drei Zinnen , are three distinctive battlement-like peaks, in the Sexten Dolomites of northeastern Italy. They are probably one of the best-known mountain groups in the Alps.

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The highest peaks of the Dolomites were the stage for battles during World War I among men who attempt to live together in peace today. The war trails offer an interesting insight into history; everywhere you may detect ladders, bridges, trenches and galleries.

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Bolzano  Italy and Innsbruck, Austria have airports and are major train terminals. From either of these cities, drive or take a bus or train to Bressano . Drive or take a bus/train to San Candido  on Road E66 from Bressanone . The main road runs from Bressano through Brunico to Cortina d'Ampezzo. From there, one crosses Passo Tre Croci to reach Misurina. Or one can turn off north of Cortina at Carbonin to reach Misurina.

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The Dolomites

The Dolomites  are a mountain range located in north-eastern Italy. It is a part of Southern Limestone Alps and extends from the River Adige in the west to the Piave Valley (Pieve di Cadore) in the east. The northern and southern borders are defined by the Puster Valley and the Sugana Valley (Val Sugana). The Dolomites are nearly equally shared between the provinces of Belluno, South Tyrol and Trentino. There are also mountain groups of similar geological structure that spread over the River Piave to the east – Dolomiti d'Oltrepiave; and far away over the Adige River to the west – Dolomiti di Brenta (Western Dolomites). There is also another smaller group called Piccole Dolomiti (Little Dolomites) located between the provinces of Trentino, Verona and Vicenza (see the map). One national park and many other regional parks are located in the Dolomites. In August 2009, the Dolomites were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The Dolomites

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Lake Braies Dolomites

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The Lago di Braies is situated in the homonymous valley, the Val di Braies, which diverts from Val Pusteria between Villabassa and Monguelfo. This lake, located in the heart of the Braies Dolomites, is characterised by its unique position in the north of the nature park Fanes-Sennes-Braies.

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This circular trail around Lago di Braies, known as the Pearl of the Dolomite Lakes, passes by a small chapel on the right side, and under the dappled shade of spruces, larches and pines. The eastern part of the circuit trail is stepped.

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This lake is not the only one in the Dolomites, other blue-green gems appearing among green valleys and edgy barren peaks. Among others, the best lakes that can easily be discovered include Lake Carezza and its turquoise waters, enchanting Lake Dobiacco, as well as Lake Landro, Lake Federa, Lake Alleghe, Lake Misurina and more.


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Lake Braies Dolomites

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