When some refugees from Ancient Greece started a new colony on the shore of today’s Italy, they didn’t realise that 2500 years later their city would be the best preserved in the world!
The last dynasty of Vietnam
The dynasties that lived here in the Imperial City of Hue didn’t just influence Vietnam, they changed the world.
The tower rising from the river
Belem Tower in Lisbon, Portugal, appears to rise out of the river. It was built centuries ago as protection for the city and is now a World Heritage Site.
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.
Love and power at the Taj Mahal
What makes the Taj Mahal in India such a powerful symbol of love – and power? Here’s what to look for when you visit the Taj Mahal yourself.
A journey through Romanticism
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.
Trulli, madly, deeply
These little white houses with their odd conical roofs have been here for centuries but have some surprisingly innovative design elements.
How to spend a day in historic Naples
The historic centre of Naples is a World Heritage Site and you’ll see why if you can avoid the chaos and find the grandeur.