Historical Sites

Kangra Fort is located in the outskirts of Kangra town, around 25 km from Palampur. The fort, built by Katoch kings of the Kangra state, is apparently… Read the rest

Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka.Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World this ancient palace and fo… Read the rest

Definitely worth a day trip out of town, the Guachimontones pyramids are about an hour west of Guadalajara. A major site of the Teuchitlan tradition,… Read the rest

The architecture in the historic downtown area of Guadalajara is as varied as it is beautiful. Special mention to the Metropolitan Cathedral, consecra… Read the rest

Palermo, the capital of Sicily is the perfect place to begin an exploration of the island. A melting pot of cultures, from Norman to Moorish passing b… Read the rest

Guia Hill Fortress was built in 1637 to guide ships through Macanese waters, the still-functioning Guia Lighthouse is also used to warn the city of im… Read the rest

The spot where Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo made history in 1542 by becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United Sta… Read the rest

San Diego’s Old Town is where California’s Spanish history first began. The area is home to the famous Presidio (Spanish for fort), situat… Read the rest

Stone walls coil around York for 3.5km (2 miles) and are the longest medieval town walls in England that are still intact. The stretch from Monkbar to… Read the rest

As with so many sites of historic importance in York, the so-called Barley Hall was rediscovered during building works in 1980s. Formerly home to the… Read the rest