natural and cultural landscape Wielkopolska Poland Umbria Italy Andalusia Spain Moldova Romania EUID Erasmus+ made by Marcelina Kroll, SSP3 Dębinka, Poland
2019-2022
Umbria is called the green heart of Italy. It lies in the upper part of the Tiber basin, between Tuscany, Lazio and Marche. To the north and east, Umbria is reached by the Apennines, while the southwestern part has an upland or gentle mountainous character. A special place in Umbria's landscape is occupied by the vast basin in which Lake Trazymena extends. A rich network of rivers and streams and significant precipitation in the mountains mean that water is readily available and fresh greenery lasts longer.
Umbria is famous for its magnificent landscapes, harmoniously combining natural and cultural elements. Umbria's cities and towns, usually located on the tops or slopes of mountains, are among the most beautiful in Italy, and hide magnificent monuments, including those from the Etruscan era. Characteristic of the landscape, therefore, are towns full of red-brick built houses and cobblestone streets, wrapped in greenery and flowers, looking down on us from the not-sohigh hills.
Umbria is also the land of saints - St. Benedict (in Norcia) and St. Rita (in Roccaporena near Cascia) were born here, St. Francis was born and worked here, and Assisi is one of the most important centers of Christian spirituality.i
Wielkopolska is located in the western part of Poland on the Warta River. Its capital is Poznan and a great many Wielkopolska cities are located on the Warta River itself. It is dominated by a lowland landscape, which is diversified by rivers, natural glacial lakes, moraine hills, as well as huge areas of forests, which occupy a quarter of the region. There are many landscape and national parks in Wielkopolska, such as the Wielkopolska National Park and the Warta River Landscape Park. There are vast primeval forests, such as the Notecka Forest, and lake districts. Wielkopolska is associated with the beginnings of the Polish state, hence there are many historical mementos and monuments here, from ancient castles to castles and manors of the nobility. At the mentioned manors and castles-which were numerous here-gardens were established, in which exotic trees and shrubs were planted.
Man settling here over the centuries shaped and changed the natural landscape of Wielkopolska. As a rule, towns and cities have a rectangular market square, which is reached by streets intersecting at right angles. Fields are intersected by rows of trees, and on the horizon every now and then rises the tall tower of a parish or monastery church. Wooden village churches and half-timbered houses are also characteristic.
In ancient times Andalusia was ruled by the Carthaginians, who established their trading factories here. It was st ad Hannibal with an army equipped with elephants set out to conquer Rome. As a result of the Punic Wars, Andalusia was taken over by the Romans. At the end of antiquity, the region was occupied by the Visigoths and in the early Middle Ages by the Muslims. In Andalusia, Roman and Muslim remains can be found everywhere - ruins of ancient theatres, Islamic fortresses and palaces. The andscape is dominated by white hilltop towns, in which we often find bullfighting arenas.
Setinil is an example of pueblo bianco, or white villages,whose houses whitewashed with lime create an intresting sight. There are many such villages in Andalusia and it is worth visiting them. However, what distinguishes place are its houses nestled in the rocks.
The Caminito del Rey is a one-way walking trails that starts in the village of Ardales and ends in the village el Chorro. From the exit of the trail, you can take a shuttle bus to the starting point.
Travel back to the Moorish day of Spain on a guided tour of the Alhambra. Enter the vast complex and hear about its great influence and importance in Spanish history. Learn about the architectural styles applied, with influences from Christianity and Islam.
Moldavia, also called Western Moldavia or Romanian Moldavia, is the historic and geographical part of the former Principality of Moldavia situated in eastern and north-eastern Romania. Romanian Moldavia consists of eight counties, spanning over 18% of Romania's territory. Six out of the 8 counties make up Romania's designated Nord-Est development region, while the two southern counties are included within Romania's Sud-Est development region.
Moldova has some of the best soils in Europe. The river valleys are filled with fen soil. Drainage system is very thick. There are numerous rivers and periodic watercourses.
Moldavian architectural style is a type ofarchitecture developed in Moldavia during the 14th through 19th centuries.The period of maximum flowering of this style was in the period of Stephen III of Moldavia. The Moldavian monasteries which belongs to the UNESCO heritage are made in this style.
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