Water vehicles

 The Tax Tower in Alkmaar, the Netherlands.

Sent by Gerrit in Alkmaar, The Netherlands

on 23 Aug, 2015

travel time 8 days

distance travelled 1,497 km

The Accijnstoren, meaning tax tower, is a tower in the dutch town of Alkmaar, built in 1622. All imported goods must be presented to the tower, the usage rights that were taken were an important source of income for the city. This square bell tower is built of brick with stone bands.

The ship is former inland freighter, the type is called Tjalk.

 Pythagorion harbor on Samos island, Greece.

My Samos collection.

 Yachts on the lake Galve, Trakai, Lithuania

Sent by Lidija in Sakiai, Lithuania

on 7 Aug, 2017

travel time 7 days

distance travelled 852 km

Castles and Palaces

Trakai Castle, Lithuania

Trakai Island Castle is an island castle located in Trakai, Lithuania, on an island in Lake Galvė. The construction of the stone castle was begun in the 14th century and major works were completed around 1409. Trakai was one of the main centers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the castle held great strategic importance. 

Sent by Ilona in Taurage, Lithuania

 on 11 Jun, 2015

travel time 8 days

distance travelled 826 km

Bran Castle, Romania

Commonly known outside Romania as Dracula's Castle.  The castle is now a museum dedicated to displaying art and furniture collected by Queen Marie.

Sent by Iulia in Bucharest

Direct swap 12 Oct, 2015

Via Garibaldi, Palazzo Tursi, Genoa, Italy

Palazzo Tursi is one 42 palaces of "The Palazzi dei Rolli" UNESCO WHS and also Genoa city hall.

Sent by Irene in Genoa

 on 20 Jan, 2018

travel time 19 days

distance travelled 2,201 km