Wijchen
Parts of Kasteel Wijchen date from 1392, but it took its current form in the 17th century. It is surrounded by a moat and has a historic garden. It’s full of stories and worth a visit.
Afferden
Afferden, Hernen and Leur have been threatened for centuries by the Waal river flooding.Around 1300 the river area was divided into protected areas within the dykes where the river water no longer had access, and areas outside the dykes, the flood plains, which were still flooded at high tide.Nevertheless, in January 1995, all residents of Afferden and surrounding villages were evacuated because the water in the Waal was dangerously high after heavy rainfall. Fortunately, the water dropped just in time.
Timbuktu, Mali
Tombouctou, Mali, commonly known as “Timbuktu,” is located well off the beaten track, yet still holds an appeal to Westerners, capturing the imagination of travelers and adventurers for generations. Founded over 800 years ago by the Tuareg desert peoples, no other city remains as synonymous with the fabulous, the lonely, and the remote. The mausoleums of Timbuktu have long been places of pilgrimage for the people of Mali and neighboring countries.
Tegea
located at the slopes of Mount Parthenion, was one of the most ancient and powerful towns of ancient Arcadia. This is where God Pan appeared to Pheidippides before the battle of Marathon in 490 BC against the Persians and promised his help in return for honoring him. The Athenians won the battle and built an altar to honor Pan at the foot of the Parthenon. Image by Ottokatz