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After a 10 min Taxi trip from the Old bazaar, Or a 1 hour walk if you are as cheap as me. There is this beautiful aqueduct! History on this beautiful structure is uknown...

This is the only ancient aqueduct found in North Macedonia. It’s made of bricks and stones, measures over 1,000 feet (390 meters), and consists of 55 arches. These are the only facts about this aqueduct that are certain, apart from the fact that it is located in the middle of nowhere. Three ancient empires could have built this aqueduct, but there is no evidence pointing more convincingly at one rather than the others.

In chronological order, the aqueduct could have been built in the 1st century CE by the Romans, which would befit their propensity to build aqueducts throughout their empire. It could have taken water from Lavovec Spring and brought it to a legionary settlement by the name of Scupi that once existed near the aqueduct.

The Byzantines are the second, more recent contestants. If credit went to them, the aqueduct would have been built during the 6th century CE and would have provided water to the city of Justiniana Prima. Emperor Justinian I intended to turn this new settlement into the metropolitan and administrative center of the Byzantine Empire in the Balkans.

Lastly, the aqueduct could have been built in the 16th century by the Ottoman Empire. Its main purpose would have been to feed the numerous hammams that were established in the area as soon as Ottomans conquered these territories.

It is quite remarkable that none of these theories has superseded the others, especially considering the span of history that they cover. Accordingly, the age of this aqueduct is between 500 and 2,000 years old.

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Welcome to Skopje, the vibrant capital city of North Macedonia. With a rich history dating back over 2,000 years, Skopje offers a fascinating blend of ancient traditions and modern charm.
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At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records:

Tallest building in the world
Tallest free-standing structure in the world
Highest number of stories in the world
Highest occupied floor in the world
Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
Tallest service elevator in the world
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Riding camels around the Pyramids & Exploring Cairo | Egypt Welcome to this second episode of the Egyptian Serie.In this video we had an epic day to Giza & Cairo.We visited the Pyramids, a papyrus maker, a glass maker...

Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago created by massive dredging works off the coast of Dubai, southwest of Jumeirah Beach and close to Dubai Marina.
The palm Jumeirah Island is known for its glamorous hotels, chic tower blocks and luxurious international restaurants.
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Dubai Desert!

The Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the seventh largest mosque in the world. The mosque is named after Sheikh Zayid bin Sultan al Nuhayyan, the founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates, who is also buried there.

After some European countries, it was time to move to the middle-east!
Welcome to the united Arab Emirates.
On this trip we visited Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and many more spots! Hope you will enjoy the upcoming photo dumps!
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Paul Stradins Museum of the History of Medicine is museum in Riga, one of the largest medical museums in the world.

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Finding A Roman Aqueduct in Skopje | Macedonia Welcome to the Macedonia series, in this episode we visited a Roman aqueduct in Skopje?! ___________________________________________________________________...

Welcome to Riga!
After a few days in Vilnius, Lithuania. I went via Flixbus to Riga in Latvia.
I just loved the city with cobblestone streets, the beautiful market square and the hidden gems around the city.
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Vilnius Food Tour!

The castle is famous for its gothic architecture and its special location – it stands on an island on Lake Galve, one of the deepest lakes in Lithuania. The view of the historic structure is straight out of a fairy tale. You can reach the castle by crossing the long wooden bridge. In the winter the lake freezes over and becomes a natural skating rink.
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Sheikh Zayed Mosque in the UAE Country #47 | Dubai & Abu Dhabi Welcome to a brand new video! This time I visited the united Arab emirates.This for me is country number 47! Hope you will enjoy this brand new series.______...

Welcome to Lithuania!

Vilnius is one of the oldest capital cities in Northern Europe.
With a history dating back to the 14th century, Vilnius has witnessed centuries of stories unfold within its cobblestone streets.

Madeira Food Tour!

Sheikh Zayed Mosque in the UAE Country #47 | Dubai & Abu Dhabi Welcome to a brand new video! This time I visited the united Arab emirates.This for me is country number 47! Hope you will enjoy this brand new series.______...

Ponta de São Lourenço also called the ''Dragon’s Tail''

This is one of many amazing coastal hikes in Madeira. You’ll get to experience some of the beautiful coastlines this island has to offer.

“The sun is new each day.”

Founded in the 15th century, Porto Moniz was only accessible by boat or on foot until a road connecting it to São Vicente was built after the Second World War.
Nowadays there are plenty of reasons to visit.

Today, the main draw of Porto Moniz are the unique lava pools, which are filled by the rising tide and provide warm and safe waters for bathing.

PR1 is a very challenging hike, mostly because it has an elevation gain of more than 1km / 0.65 miles.

It begins at Pico do Areeiro (1818 m), crosses Pico das Torres (1851 m) and ends at Pico Ruivo (1862 m)
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The typical houses of Santana, also known as thatched roof houses, are historical buildings whose origins date back to the century when Madeira was discovered. From our Bed & Breakfast we came across this beautiful waterfall! The start of this epic adventure.

Porto Moniz & Fanal Forest | Madeira Portugal Welcome back to the third video on Madeira. This time we visited Porto Moniz & Fanal Forest. Both a beautiful locations to visit. Next week we are doing a gr...

Porto Moniz Madeira.

Pura Vida!
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Hiking PR 1 - Pico Do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo | Madeira Portugal Welcome to the 2nd video of the beautiful island of Madeira. In this video we did the most famous hike of Madeira called PR 1. This Hike will bring your from...

Madeira | Portugal Welcome to the first video of 2024. Back in October of 2023 I visited the island of Madeira. Together with a co-worker we had an awesome week on the island._...

Playa Carrillo Whale & Dolphin Spotting | Costa Rica Welcome to the 7th and last video of Costa Rica! This time we went on a boat tour near Playa Carrillo to spot Whales & Dolphins._____________________________...

''If you climb in the saddle, be ready for the ride.”
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