Time Zone |
Europe/Helsinki |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Time Zone |
Europe/Skopje |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
Mariehamn, the capital and only city of the Finnish Aland Islands, is located in the southern part of Finland on the Baltic Sea and is the political, economic and cultural center of the autonomous region. As the smallest city in Finland, it has a population of about 12,000 and the official language is Swedish. The city is known for its peaceful seaside scenery and unique maritime culture, with many well-preserved wooden buildings, a maritime museum and historical landmarks such as Mariehamn Castle. The economy is based on shipping, tourism and agriculture, and the city attracts a large number of tourists in the summer to enjoy the sun, sand and sea activities, making it an ideal place to experience the slow Nordic life.
Ohrid is a historic city in the southwestern part of the Republic of North Macedonia, situated on the shores of Lake Ohrid, across the lake from Predrac, Albania. Known as the "Pearl of the Balkans", the city is famous for its well-preserved medieval ruins and crystal-clear lake, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ohrid has 365 churches (the legend says that they are open every day of the year), among which the Byzantine architecture of the Church of St. Sophia and the Church of St. John Cannon is a treasure of art. Lake Ohrid is one of the oldest lakes in Europe, with a high degree of transparency, making it a swimming and boating destination in the summer, and quiet and picturesque in the winter. As one of the cradles of Slavic culture, Ohrid is a fusion of Byzantine, Ottoman and Slavic flavors, with old stone streets, traditional handicrafts and a vibrant history, making it one of the most attractive destinations in the Balkans.