The Wadden Sea (Dutch: Waddenzee; German: Wattenmeer; Low German: Wattensee or Waddenzee; Danish: Vadehavet; West Frisian: Waadsee; North Frisian: di Heef) is an area between land and sea that is covered by water during high tide. It is located in the southeastern part of the North Sea, between the coast of northwestern Europe and the low-lying Frisian Islands. This area includes shallow water, tidal flats, and wetlands.
The Wachau (German pronunciation: [vaˈxaʊ̯]) is a valley in Austria created by the Danube River. It is a major tourist area in Lower Austria, located between the towns of Melk and Krems. The region is famous for its high-quality wines, which attract visitors who enjoy fine food and drink.
Vlkolínec is a village managed by the town of Ružomberok in Slovakia. In the past, it was an independent village. The earliest written record of the village dates to 1376, and it became part of Ružomberok in 1882.
Virunga National Park (French: Parc national des Virunga, abbreviated as PNVi) is a protected area in the Albertine Rift Valley in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was established in 1925. The park’s elevation ranges from 680 meters (2,230 feet) in the Semliki River valley to 5,109 meters (16,762 feet) in the Rwenzori Mountains.
The Virgin Komi Forests (Komi: Комилӧн вӧрзьӧдлытӧм вӧръяс, Russian: Девственные леса Коми) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Northern part of the Ural Mountains within the Komi Republic, Russia. It covers an area of 32,800 square kilometers and is the largest untouched forest in Europe.
Viñales Valley (Spanish: Valle de Viñales) is a large natural depression in Cuba. It covers an area of 132 square kilometers (51 square miles) and is located in the Sierra de los Órganos mountains, which are part of the Guaniguanico mountain range. The valley lies just north of the town of Viñales in the Pinar del Río Province.
The Old Town of Vilnius (Lithuanian: Vilniaus senamiestis) is one of the largest medieval old towns still standing in Northern Europe. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and covers an area of 3.59 square kilometers (887 acres). The Old Town includes 74 districts, with 70 streets and lanes that contain 1,487 buildings.
The Villa Romana del Casale (Sicilian: Villa Rumana dû Casali) is a large and detailed Roman villa or palace located about 3 km from the town of Piazza Armerina, Sicily. Archaeological digs have uncovered Roman mosaics that, according to the Grove Dictionary of Art, are the most extensive, varied, and rich collection of mosaics still existing. Because of this, the site was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
The Villa d’Este is a 16th-century villa located in Tivoli, near Rome. It is a famous example of Italian architecture and garden design. The villa is known for its terraced hillside garden and creative features such as fountains, ornamental basins, and decorated ceilings.
Vézelay Abbey (French: Abbaye Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Vézelay) is a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery located in Vézelay, in the east-central French department of Yonne. It was built between 1120 and 1150. The Benedictine abbey church, now called the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine (Saint Mary Magdalene), is known for its detailed artwork on sculpted capitals and portals.