Eastern Europe 2018
All Photos Copyright © 2018 Henning Umland
In 2018, I participated in a guided tour of several Eastern European countries, namely Poland, the Baltic States, neighboring parts of Russia, and Finland. Eastern Europe not only has beautiful landscapes to offer, but also a rich cultural heritage and, last but not least, delicious down-to-earth cuisine.
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Neptune Fountain, Gdańsk, Poland
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Stairs, Gdańsk, Poland
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Johannes Hevelius (Astronomer) Monument, Gdańsk, Poland
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Frombork Cathedral, Poland (Background: Vistula Lagoon)
This cathedral houses the tomb of the astronomer Nicolaus Kopernicus (1473-1543).
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Planetarium Museum, Frombork, Poland
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Malbork Castle, Poland
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Teutonic Knights, Malbork Castle, Poland
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Trakai Castle, Lithuania
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Pregel River as seen from Honey Bridge, Kaliningrad, Russia
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Curonian Spit and Lagoon, Lithuania / Russia
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Anna Neander ("Ännchen von Tharau") Statue, Klaipeda, Lithuania
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Gediminas Tower, Vilnius, Lithuania
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King Mindaugas Monument, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Book Store, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Martin Luther Statue, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Monastery Gate, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Hill of Crosses, Šiauliai , Lithuania
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Rundale Castle, Latvia
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Riga, Latvia
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Pub, Riga, Latvia
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House Front (Detail), Riga, Latvia
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House of the Blackheads, Riga, Latvia
"Blackheads" was the name of a medieval merchant guild.
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New Cesis Castle, Latvia
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Old Cesis Castle (Ruin), Latvia
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Ungurmuiža Manor, Latvia
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Park, Ungurmuiža Manor, Latvia
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Tallinn, Estonia
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Monk, Tallinn, Estonia
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Swamp, Lahemaa National Park, Estonia
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Palmse Manor, Lahemaa National Park, Estonia
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Temple, Palmse Manor, Lahemaa National Park, Estonia
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Sagadi Manor, Lahemaa National Park, Estonia
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Entrance Gate, Sagadi Manor, Lahemaa National Park, Estonia
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Baltic Sea Coast near Altja, Lahemaa National Park, Estonia
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Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Statues, Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Peter and Paul Cathedral, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Fountain Cascade, Peterhof Palace, near St. Petersburg, Russia
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Catherine Palace, near St. Petersburg, Russia
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Cupola, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood ("Blood Church"), St. Petersburg, Russia
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Wood Houses, Porvoo, Finland
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Old Town Hall, Porvoo, Finland