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Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy

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.

Villa d'Este, Tivoli, Italy

Tivoli’s masterpiece

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.

Visiting Valparaiso in Chile

The panoramic kaleidoscope

The cultural capital of Chile in Valparaiso is one huge explosion of colour. It’s a city you can explore for days and getting lost here is a pleasure!

Art Nouveau in Riga, Latvia

Riga and its Art Nouveau facade

The boom times hit Riga just as the Art Nouveau movement was sweeping across Europe. More than a century later, the style still defines the Latvian capital.

Trulli of Alberobello, Puglia, Italy

Trulli, madly, deeply

These little white houses with their odd conical roofs have been here for centuries but have some surprisingly innovative design elements.

Palace on Via Garibaldi, Genoa, Italy

The Streets of Palaces

Built centuries ago, these palatial homes in Genoa have only got better with age. No wonder they’re now on the World Heritage List.

Modena Cathedral, Modena World Heritage Site, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

When art and architecture meet

The cathedral in the Italian city of Modena is the perfect harmony of art and architecture. It’s a tribute to designers who thought beyond just structure.

World Heritage Site of Ferrara, Italy

Withstanding an earthquake

The city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ferrara in Italy is pretty tough. You won’t believe what it’s survived over the centuries!

Old Town of Galle, Sri Lanka

The Galle of the Europeans

No history of Sri Lanka is complete without looking at the influence of the Europeans. The walls of the Old Town of Galle represent it so perfectly.

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