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Africa/Windhoek |
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UTC+2 |
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Europe/Ljubljana |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
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Located in the Omusati Region of northern Namibia, near the Angolan border, Ombalantu is a cultural town famous for its traditional wooden longhouses. The iconic Ombalantu Big Tree House, a 28-meter-high structure made of African acacia wood, dates back to the 19th century and is an important cultural heritage site for the local Ovambo people as it once served as a place of residence, council and ceremony. Today, the Big Tree House has been transformed into a small museum displaying traditional handicrafts, farming tools and folklore history, offering visitors a glimpse into the traditional way of life in northern Namibia. Surrounded by lush vegetation and nourished by seasonal rivers, the town's inhabitants still practice the ancient skills of millet cultivation and hand weaving. As an important point on Namibia's "cultural journey", Ombalantu is an ideal destination to experience the original African culture with its unique wooden house architecture and simple folklore.
Located on the southwestern tip of Slovenia, Piran is one of the most charming medieval towns on the Adriatic coastline. This old seaside town of about 50 square kilometers is known as the "Venice of Slovenia" for its Venetian-style architecture, narrow stone streets and clusters of red-tiled roofs.
The Old Town of Piran retains its medieval layout, with the central square, named after the local-born composer Tartini, surrounded by Gothic and Baroque buildings. The Church of San Giorgio rises above the hill and its bell tower is modeled after that of St. Mark's in Venice. The brightly colored facades of the Venetian houses in the city and the traces of the sea winds tell the memory of the history of the former Republic of Venice.
The Piran Peninsula extends into the blue Adriatic Sea, and the ruins of the city walls overlook the Croatian and Italian coastlines. The nearby sea salt farms still use the traditional salt tanning process and produce highly prized salt flowers. Visitors can walk the ancient city walls, taste fresh seafood, or take a boat to the surrounding islands to experience the unique charm of the Mediterranean Sea.