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The Stara Maslina (Old Olive Tree) is a European olive tree (Olea europaea) believed to be the oldest tree of its kind in Europe and one of the oldest in the world. It is located in Mirovica (or Tomba) village of the municipality of Stari Bar, Montenegro, and was protected by law and declared a natural monument in 1957. It is one of the most important natural assets in Montenegro.

The tree is estimated to be over 2000 years old. It has been destroyed by fire twice in the past, but has recovered both times and is still producing fruit. The fruit is still harvested and olive oil is made from it, which is sold to visitors to the complex. Interest in the Old Olive Tree is growing and is visited by a large number of tourists from all over the world every year.

Those who found it, all before the hint:

• Eloy Cano
• Martin de Bock
• Phil Ower
• Garfield
• Lighthouse
• Zorro the Fox
• Graham Hedley

The Enscherange Solar Circle, also known as the Kiischpelt Solar Circle, is a unique geographic landmark in northern Luxembourg. It marks the exact point where the full coordinate values of latitude 50.000000° and longitude 6.000000° intersect, making it the only such location in the entire country. This mathematically precise spot lies just outside the small village of Enscherange, within the commune of Kiischpelt.

The site is set in the quiet, hilly Éislek region and is accessible via a pleasant walking route known as the Sun Trail. Visitors arriving at the Solar Circle find a circular paved platform, a metal marker, and a small sundial, all accompanied by an information plaque explaining the significance of the coordinates. The monument stands in open countryside, surrounded by fields and gentle slopes, giving it a peaceful, almost meditative atmosphere.

Although modest in size, the Solar Circle has become a point of interest for hikers, geography enthusiasts, and travelers who enjoy unusual landmarks. It symbolizes the meeting point of astronomy, cartography, and local heritage, offering a rare chance to stand precisely on a whole-number coordinate intersection. The site is freely accessible throughout the year and provides a quiet, scenic stop for anyone exploring Luxembourg’s northern landscapes.

Those who found it without a hint

• Eloy Cano
• Phil Ower
• Garfield
• Martin de Bock
• Lighthouse

And after the hint:

• Graham Hedley
• Zorro the Fox

The Cathedral of Saint Sophia in Polotsk, built between 1044 and 1066 by Prince Vseslav, is considered the oldest surviving church in Belarus. Dedicated to Holy Wisdom, it paralleled the great Saint Sophia cathedrals of Kyiv and Novgorod. Vseslav, an izgoi prince known in legend as a sorcerer and werewolf, enriched his cathedral with loot from his 1067 raid on Novgorod. Although heavily rebuilt over the centuries, parts of the original 11th‑century structure and the burial vaults of Polotsk princes, including Vseslav, remain. The cathedral originally had seven domes, later reduced to five after a 1447 fire. From the late 16th to early 19th century, it served as the main church of the Ruthenian Uniate Archeparchy.
Repeated fires and wars led to major reconstructions, including a Baroque rebuilding from 1738 to 1765, attributed variously to architects such as Glaubitz, Longhi, or Osikiewicz. The cathedral suffered further upheavals during the Livonian War, the Napoleonic invasion, and World War II. Its religious affiliation shifted multiple times, passing between Greek Catholic, Orthodox, and secular control. Under Soviet rule, it housed an archive and was briefly slated to become a museum of atheism.
Today, the cathedral is part of the State Museum‑Preserve of Polotsk and functions primarily as a concert hall with an organ, though discussions continue about returning it to the Russian Orthodox Church.

Those who found it without a hint:

• Eloy Cano
• Martin de Bock
• Graham Hedley
• Phil Ower
• Lighthouse
• Garfield
• krenek
• Zorro the Fox

And after the hint:

• Bas van Limpt