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In fact, Israel defines itself as a Jewish (and democratic) state and the Jewish people’s nation-state. The most interesting thing is that it’s not only one religion attracting people but thee, as Israel is home to the holy sites of the three main monotheistic faiths (Jewish, Christian, and Muslim). The Foundation Stone inside the Dome of the Rock is also the most sacred site in the Jewish faith, but due to restrictions, the Jewish pray in the Western Wall – we will talk about the Western Wall below. Born a Jewish, Jesus was a preacher and religious leader who became the central figure of Christianity, the world’s largest religion.

Located on castle hill on the Buda side of the Danube, the Buda Castle is the old historical palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest. The Chain Bridge in the capital city of Budapest is the first permanent bridge built-in 1894 to cross the Danube River in all of Hungary. This famous landmark is situated over significant areas of the Danube on Buda at the entrance of the Castle Hill area, funicular and Buda Castle, and on the Pest side with Szechenyi square, the Gresham Palace and the and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. The Szechenyi Thermal baths are the most famous baths in Budapest and are the largest medicine baths in Europe.

Budapest became known as “the city of Spas” – the two most famous baths are Széchenyi Thermal Baths (where the famous chess pics are taken) and Gellért Spa and Bath (lovely art nouveau style building and a landmark by itself). Lake Hévíz is one of Hungary’s natural landmarks and is considered the world’s biggest natural thermal lake available for swimming. Some of the most famous Hungarian dishes that use Paprika include Paprikash, Hungarian Stew, Potatoes with paprika, paprika paste, paprika sauce, and obviously goulash. Tokaji (or sometimes Tokay) is one of the most famous wine regions in the world and is arguably the oldest official wine region in the world (though Portugal also claims that award with the Port wine).

Bulgaria’s most famous landmarks are historic buildings that reflect the country’s long history and different cultures that influenced it. Considered to be the third-largest Orthodox cathedral in the world (coming in right after the Romanian People’s Salvation Church in Bucharest and the Church of St Sava in Belgrade), the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is actually one of the fifty largest Christian churches in the entire world. So if you’re looking for an iconic landmark not to miss in Bulgaria, make sure to visit the beautiful Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia Located in Sofia’s outskirts, Boyana Church is a medieval orthodox church constructed from the late 10th century. The Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis in Plovdiv Often cited as the oldest continually inhabited city in Europe, Plovdiv in southern-central Bulgaria is a history lover’s dream.