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We have good news for you: gayinvienna.com becomes benwasthere.com. We really loved to serve you with information about what is going on in gay and lesbian Vienna, but it is time to think bigger. We will take the best features of gayinvienna.com, but we will also add interesting articles, tips and travel guides from other cities. Additionally, we will offer you travel guides in eBook format as well as audio travel guides.

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Lifestyle
Beaches
Adventure

Preveli Beach

Experience natural palm groves, where the refreshing and green waters of a river originating in a gorge runs into the sea, from waterfalls to the estuary.
Archeologic Site
History
Lifestyle
Beaches

Elafonisi Beach

The pink sandy beach in the South-West of Crete. It has been constantly voted Top 10 of the most beautiful beaches. But is it still worth going there?
Culture
Museum
History
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Byzantium

Ephesos Museum Vienna

The Ephesos Museum in Vienna exists because of Austria's long history of archaeological excavations in Ephesos, an ancient Greek and Roman city in present-day Turkey.
Culture
Archeologic Site
History
Ancient Rome

The Arch of Trajan

Perched at the entrance of Ancona’s bustling harbor, the Arch of Trajan tells a story of ancient grandeur and civic pride.
Culture
Sights

St. Paul's Ruins: A Silent Witness to the Past

If you're looking for a piece of history that's as dramatic as it is haunting, look no further than the ruins of St. Paul's in Macao.
Culture
Sights
Ancient Rome

Turicum – Zurich's Roman Foundations

Perched atop a hill in the heart of Zurich, the Lindenhof is more than just a leafy park with stunning views, it is the place where Zurich began.
Culture
Sights
Going out
Dining
Clubs
Cafes
Bars
Lifestyle
Shopping
Entertainment

Niederdörfli – Medieval Zurich

Tucked away in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town, Niederdörfli, or simply “Dörfli,” is a neighborhood that pulses with history, character, and a lively spirit.
Culture
Arts
Sights
History

Lund Cathedral

The story of Lund Cathedral begins in the 11th century, during a time when Lund was a significant center of power in Scandinavia.
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