This mystical land of Sintra, just a short trip from Lisbon, takes you on a journey through centuries of opulent artistic creations.
The Portuguese Age of Discovery
Together these two landmarks are Lisbon’s only World Heritage Site – and a testament to a period that changed the world.
Finding Sary-Chelek Lake
In the Western Tien-Shan Mountains, you’ll find one of the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan – a UNESCO biosphere and World Heritage Site.
The grand palaces of Turin
These opulent palaces were built to prove the power of the House of Savoy. I’m sure they needed to do it… but it worked!
Control the water, control the people
The Romans didn’t just use armies to take over Europe. Constructions like this bridge helped them win the hearts and minds of the people they conquered.
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.
Boboli Gardens and beyond
The Boboli Gardens and Pitti Palace may get all the attention but there are more Medici Villas and Gardens in Tuscany that you can visit.
Marketing a sacred mountain
It’s been worshipped for at least 1500 years but perhaps this mountain was declared sacred just to attract Silk Road travellers?
A clash of cultures in Seville
These two monumental sites in the centre of Seville say a lot about a period of Spanish history when civilisations were clashing.