Historical Sites

San Marino is the world’s oldest republic, established in 301. It has its own government, a seat at the United Nations, and produces its own sta… Read the rest

It was in Historic Jamestowne in 1607 that the English established their first successful colony in America. Previous attempts, notably that of Roanok… Read the rest

Ellis Island was the entry point into the United States of America for over twelve million immigrants between 1892 and 1954. Prior to this, Ellis… Read the rest

The Bunker Hill Monument is a memorial of the Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place on 17 June 1775 between the British army and the militias of Mas… Read the rest

The Bay of Pigs Museum in Miami, Florida is dedicated to the 2506 Brigade, the group which undertook the failed attempt by to overthrow Cuban leader F… Read the rest

Ancient City of Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monu… Read the rest

Deep in the jungle-swathed mountains of Sierra Nevada lies La Ciudad Perdida, Colombia’s fabled ruined city dubbed “the new Machu Picchu”. Built in 80… Read the rest

Mystras, the ‘wonder of the Morea’, was built as an amphitheatre around the fortress erected in 1249 by the prince of Achaia, William of V… Read the rest

Pingyao,in the 14th century the city was the financial center of China. Today it is listed as the World Heritage Site because of its ancient walls. Th… Read the rest

The old town of Trakai – which is extremely popular with the residents of Lithuania and foreign guests – is situated west of Vilnius between the hills… Read the rest