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Encouraging you to get outside and experience life from an environmentally friendly perspective. We offer an interactive map that shows you interesting bike and walking routes as well as historical and cultural markers that will guide you along the way.

Tours

Here is a list of popular tours. Click on one for more details or click to see all tours.

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Karlovy Vary Hot Springs

Explore Karlovy Vary's natural beauty and rich history on a walking tour featuring famous hot springs, impressive structures like the Mill and Park Colonnades. Learn about the healing properties of hot springs and regional history.

Széchenyi Baths and Pool

Tour Budapest

Budapest walking tour: Széchenyi Baths to Gellert Hill, seeing Vajdahunyad Castle, Heroes' Square, Fiumei Road Cemetery, St. Stephen's Basilica, Parliament Building, Shoes on the Danube Bank, Széchenyi Lánchíd, Matthias Church, Buda Castle.

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Loket Walking Tour

Explore Loket, Czech Republic on foot! Start at Loket Castle, see Column with Status of Holy Trinity, Church of St. Vaclav, Black Tower Loket, and stroll along the Ohře River. Shop and dine local.

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Tour Sanssouci

A walking tour of Sanssouci in Potsdam, Germany, is a perfect way to explore the magnificent architecture, gardens, and history of this iconic palace complex. With its stunning Rococo buildings, terraced vineyards, and ornate sculptures, Sanssouci is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Roman Lippe Bike Tour

Discover Germany's ancient Roman Empire with the scenic Roman Lippe Bike Tour. See Roman ruins & architecture in historic towns and cities. Perfect for history buffs and cycling enthusiasts seeking a blend of natural beauty and ancient history.

Brandenburger Tor

Tour Berlin Wall

Tour iconic Berlin Wall sites incl. Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, TV tower. See a standing section, learn history, visit memorials. Unforgettable for history lovers & Cold War enthusiasts.

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Danube Cycle Path

The Danube Cycle Path is a 1,700km route from Germany to the Black Sea. Enjoy stunning views of the river, landmarks, and villages. It's an excellent way to combine exercise, nature, and culture for both experienced and casual riders.

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Markers

Here is a list of popular markers. Click on any icon to be brought to it on the interactive map or click to see all markers.

Kennedy Homestead

The birthplace of President John.F.Kennedy's great- grandfather is about 6km from New Ross. It's in Dunganstown which is in our Parish of Horeswood. He would have gone to mass in St. Brigid's Church,Ballykelly. Patrick Kennedy was born here in 1823.


Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie was the name given by the Western Allies to the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War (1947–1991).


Television tower

Situated in Marien quarter, the tower was constructed between 1965 and 1969 by the government of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany). It was intended to be both a symbol of Communist power and of the city


Brandenburger Tor

The Brandenburg Gate is an 18th-century neoclassical monument in Berlin, built on the orders of Prussian king Frederick William II after the temporary restoration of order during the Batavian Revolution.


Memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe

The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is a memorial in Berlin to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, designed by architect Peter Eisenman and engineer Buro Happold.


Killesk Castle

This is a fortified church . It was built for defensive purposes like the fortified church in Clonmines. It is thought to have been built by Hervey de Monte Marisco,the founder of Dunbrody Abbey, or his nephew,Geoffrey.


Sowjetisches Ehrenmal

The Soviet War Memorial was erected in the period between May 1947 and November 1949 and covers an area of 30 000m2. The memorial contains the largest Soviet cemetery in Berlin, which is also the largest Russian cemetery in Europe outside of Russia.


Reichstag

The Reichstag is a historic edifice in Berlin, constructed to house the Imperial Diet of the German Empire. It was opened in 1894 and housed the Diet until 1933, when it was severely damaged after being set on fire.


Sanssouci Palace

No other palace is so closely linked with the personality of Frederick the Great as Sanssocui, his summer residence. It was completed in 1747 by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, based on the king's ideas.


Hermannsdenkmal

The monument was constructed between 1838 and 1875 to commemorate the Cherusci war chief Arminius.


Bridge of Augustus

The Bridge of Augustus is a Roman arch bridge in the Italian city Narni in Umbria, built to carry the Flaminian Way over the river Nera.


St Peters Basilica

In the 4th century, Emperor Constantine decided to build a basilica where Saint Peter had been buried.


Roman Forum

The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets


Colosseum

Construction began on the the Colosseum sometime between A.D. 70 and 72 under the emperor Vespasian.


Pantheon

The most beautiful relic of ancient Rome, a temple so well preserved that it appears as the Romans must have seen it in their times.


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Categories

Here you can view all the different categories we have on the site. Read more and if you are interested, click on a category to be brought to it on the map.

Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was a guarded concrete barrier that physically and ideologically divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989. Construction of the Wall was commenced by the German Democratic Republic (GDR, East Germany) on 13 August 1961. The Wall cut off West Berlin from surrounding East Germany, including East Berlin. The barrier included guard towers placed along large concrete walls, accompanied by a wide area (later known as the "death strip") that contained anti-vehicle trenches, beds of nails, and other defenses. The Eastern Bloc portrayed the Wall as protecting its population from fascist elements conspiring to prevent the "will of the people" from building a socialist state in East Germany.
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Sunny South East
The South East which consists of the five counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford. Fondly referred to by the 'Irish' as the 'Sunny South East', the region is famous for its vibrant towns, rural getaways and coastal villages and resorts. The landscape of the South East comprises a mix of rolling hills, woodlands and farmlands, picturesque river valleys of the Blackwater, Barrow, Nore, Suir and Slaney, and a craggy coastline adorned by a necklace of quaint fishing villages and coastal resorts. Early visitors, invaders, and raiders, merchants and traders helped create many structures, distinguishing marks and locations giving the area a name as Ireland's historic region. Visitors from overseas are attracted by the richness and variety of heritage sites in the South East.
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The Alps
The Alps are the largest and highest mountain chain in Europe, covering about 1200 kilometers (750 miles) from end to end. They start from the south of France in the Maritime Alps and sort of curve around the French Italian border to the north of Italy, and then all the way to Slovenia. In the north they extend to Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, both in the south of Germany. In the heart of the mountains lies Switzerland, probably the country most associated with the Alpine pastures and cheese. East of Switzerland lies Austria, one of my favorite places (Check out my Comprehensive Write-up of Hiking in Austria). And, of course, let’s not forget Lichtenstein between Austria and Switzerland, and Monaco between France and the Mediterranean Sea.
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Sanssouci
Potsdam is considered an attractive destination for tourists the world over. The historical legacy of the Prussian city of royal residence is reflected in UNESCO's decision to include Potsdam-Sanssouci and its unique array of gardens and palaces in the list of World Heritage Sites in 1990. The best-known landmark of the city is perhaps the famous palace of Sanssouci. The Hohenzollern palace was designed and built in the years 1745 to 1757 by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, who in turn had been commissioned by none other than the Prussian king Frederick the Great. The Rococo palace is situated above the southern slope of Potsdam in the hills of Bornstedt.
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Rome
In Rome, you can find not only numerous masterpieces of the world’s most influential artists, as well as impressive architecture manifesting the greatness of the Roman Empire. But, also marvelous works of ancient engineering that withstood the test of time.
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Sachsische Schweiz
At the heart of Saxon Switzerland lies the magnificent Elbe Sandstone Mountains, a natural masterpiece sculpted by millions of years of erosion. Characterized by towering cliffs, rocky plateaus, and mystical gorges, the sandstone formations create an otherworldly landscape that seems straight out of a fairytale. The iconic Bastei Bridge stands as a testament to nature's artistic prowess, perched dramatically on soaring cliffs with panoramic views of the Elbe River valley below. The Königstein Fortress, a formidable hilltop fortress, adds a historical touch to the landscape, inviting visitors to step back in time and admire its grandeur.
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About us

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About me more like it... I was born and raised in the sunny south east, went to college in Limerick and in my late twenties, i left Ireland for the continent.

Why was the Website built

After travelling around Europe and learning about local cultures in different countries, there came a certain point where I realised I knew very little about my own local history. I would show people where I lived on google maps and didn't even know the history of the closest castle to my house.

Why is it provided in Irish (and German)

I wish I had made more of an effort in school to learn this language. I can't speak Irish at the moment and for now, I will learn German as I currently reside in Berlin. In the future, I will definitely try to learn Irish again.

Why did I start in Wexford

Close to where I grew up, there are people currently planning a new long distance cycle path, the Wexford Greenway. I wanted to encourage people to leave the Wexford Greenway every now and again and explore the country side. I decided to create this interactive map, where I would show different routes and points of historical interests along these routes.

How you can contribute

I actually learned quite a bit about my local area's history and this is only after I put in a small number of markers. That is why I want to encourage people to contribute information, not to me, but to sites like Wikipedia where it can be accessed by more people. If you wish to suggest a new historical site or provide further information on a historical site, please just get in contact with me.

The obligatory Kilkenny dig

Having gone to school on the border between Wexford and Killkenny and knowing quite a lot of Killkenny folk, I would suggest they go back and lean some basic physiology because There is a significant difference between the elbow and the shoulder.

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Our Team

Meet our team. We are convinced you have at least met 2 of them before.

Paul

founder

A bit of a Niall Quinn here but I pretty much did all the techie stuff myself. Currently, an Engineering Manager, and this really is my side project.

Patrick Stafford Jnr

Patrick

Graphic Designer

Hangs 10 in Wexico.

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Cashew

Employee of the month

She makes sure every walk on the site has her patented 4 paws seal of approval. Characteristics of a good walk include the number of fresh sticks to pick up, new friends to ask for treats, and the most exciting smells.

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