Built more than 400 years ago, this villa in the Italian town of Tivoli is one of the finest examples of renaissance architecture and gardens in the world.
The old villa ruins of Tivoli
The ruins of Hadrian’s epic compound in Tivoli show an insight into the wealth and power of the Roman Empire in the second century.
Paintings from a lost mysterious race
The mysterious Etruscans is one of the greatest races that never was. They founded Rome and the civilisation it became… yet we know so little of them.
Looking beyond the towers
The hilltop town of San Gimignano is famous for its towers. But there’s much more to this Tuscan treasure than that.
Is this Europe’s next holiday hotspot?
It’s hard to find parts of the European coast that aren’t full of tourists. Each year, the crowded areas just grow. But here’s a tip for the future!
Durmitor National Park: Europe’s largest canyon
Durmitor National Park in Montenegro is one of the most stunning natural areas in the Balkans – with mountains, glacial lakes and Europe’s largest canyon.
The defence of Bergamo
To protect this beautiful historic city from enemies, the Venetians built an incredible wall around the whole hill.
The largest palace in the world (sort of)
It may not be the most famous but the stunning 18th century complex at Caserta is actually one of the biggest royal palaces in the world!
Pompeii: Frozen in time
With a map to follow – and key sites to look out for – here is everything you need to know to see the best of Pompeii independently.