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!
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, madly, deeply
These little white houses with their odd conical roofs have been here for centuries but have some surprisingly innovative design elements.
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.
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.
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!
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.
The crazy house of Dalat
This crazy house in the Vietnamese city of Dalat is like walking into a Salvador Dali artwork. Not only can you visit it – you can also sleep here!
Rumour has it…
You hear a lot of rumours about history as a tourist. But is this one about the Ponte Vecchio in Florence true? Did Hitler really save it?