10 of the World’s Most Beautiful Icy Wonders You Can Visit
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9Glacier Waterfalls in Svalbard, Norway
Svalbard, which means “cold coasts”, is an archipelago in the Arctic, constituting the northernmost part of Norway as well as of Europe. It is located about 400 miles (650 km) north of mainland Europe, midway between mainland Norway and the North Pole.
Svalbard islands cover a total area of 62,050 sq km (24,000 sq mi), nearly 60% of which is covered by glacier with many outlet glaciers terminating in the sea. The giant glacier Bråsvellbreen, located on Nordaustlandet the second largest island in the archipelago, stretches out for 200 kilometres (125 mi). The 15-20-metre (50-65 ft) high ice edge of this glacier is intersected by hundreds of melt-waterfalls. These waterfalls can be seen only in the warmer months.
Spain’s castles are more than stone fortresses; they’re windows into a past filled with knights, kings, and epic battles. From the fairy-tale Alcázar of Segovia to the Templar stronghold of Ponferrada, these 10 historic castles showcase Spain’s rich heritage and breathtaking architecture.
