31/10/2011
Abano – corsetta sui colli. – L’Abbazia di Praglia è sorta ai piedi dei colli Euganei a circa 12 chilometri da Padova, e a 4 da Abano Terme, lungo l’antichissima strada che conduceva ad Este. La fondazione dell’Abbazia risale agli anni tra l’XI e il XII secolo.
Birka, on the island of Björkö, was the hub of the wealthy area around Lake Mälaren during the Viking era. It was established as a trading post in the 8th century and became an important international port for visitors from near and far. Hovgården, once the royal residence, is just across the bay on the island of Adelsö. This World Heritage Site, Birka and Hovgården, harbours many remains of the people of the Viking era.