Together these two landmarks are Lisbon’s only World Heritage Site – and a testament to a period that changed the world.
A city divided and conquered
Inside two of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks: Hagia Sophia and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (the Blue Mosque). Both are critical to Istanbul’s history.
Look up to see freedom
The belfries of Belgium were erected over centuries, all with slightly different designs. But they all represented the same thing – a democratic freedom not seen here before.
The birthplace of the Titanic
The tragedy of Titanic’s sinking was felt across the world but, in Belfast, the city lost the child it had created. Belfast remembers in a new memorial.
A millennium of human ingenuity
The Netherlands is known for its windmills and you won’t find a finer example than Kinderdijk, just 15 kms from Rotterdam.
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!
Mosaic man
The Italian city of Ravenna is famous for its mosaics but one young artist is taking the ancient artform and giving it a modern touch!
The red reminders of British Malta
The Maltese capital, Valletta, was built hundreds of years ago by the Knights of St John. But the British have truly left their mark since.
Older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids
Many years before man built Stonehenge or the Pyramids, he created these temples on a small island in the Mediterranean…