A fortress of fear
The enormous rock on which an ancient king built his fortress is impressive – but why was this leader so scared he had to hide himself up here?
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Things to do in Arequipa
Peru’s second largest city is a hub of heritage – not of Incan or ancient civilisations – but of Spanish colonisers!
Visit Augustusburg Castle
Augustusburg Castle in Brühl, along with neighbouring Falkenlust Castle are the first examples of rococo architecture in Europe.
How to visit the Messel Pit Fossil Site
This German site has the world’s best collection of fossils from 50 million years ago – a fascinating period when mammals were just emerging on the planet.
The Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz
Spread over an enormous area, this Garden Kingdom in Germany brings together a string of landscaped parks with magnificent palaces and public buildings.
Visit Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe is the world’s second-largest hillside park. It’s an incredible achievement of sloping landscapes mixed with classic architecture.