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Journey to Villach
From my previous stop, I traveled through Wernberg and Zell, finally reaching Villach (Viliack), a handsome town and one of the chief towns of...
The Brenteda Canal
Not far from Spilimbergo, I passed a neat river or canal called La Brenteda, about sixteen miles long. It was constructed by the Venetians...
Admiring the Famous Fortification
Having seen many of the chief fortifications in Europe, I was especially eager to visit Palma Nova, because it is so famous. It is...
Saint Veit Saal and the Ancient Roman Lands
Saint Veit and His Influence in the Region
Saint Veit, from whom this place takes its name, was known as a devoted Christian who worked...
Journey through the Mountain Towns and Rivers
Entering the Walled Town and Its Rivers
After being admitted into the town under the great wall, I was much struck by the design of...
Journey through Upper Hungary
Towns, Gates, and Mountains
During my travels through Upper Hungary, I passed through many remarkable towns and landscapes. One town in particular is notable for...
The Turks’ Curiosity About Writing
The Turks were greatly pleased whenever they saw me writing. Each time I entered a house, I would take out my paper notebook to...
Thoughts on the Size of Ancient Graves
I must confess that it seems very strange to me that the height of man should ever reach such great size. I find it...
Reminders of Mortality Along the Road
As we traveled, we were often reminded of death by the many graves and tombs we passed. These reminders were especially frequent near Belgrade....
A Personal Interpretation of the Story
My own opinion about these events is as follows. If it is true that the Phoenicians carried off the sacred women from Egypt and...
