Historical Sites

No single place epitomizes the history of Iceland and the Icelandic nation better than Þingvellir by the river Öxará. At Þingvellir – literall… Read the rest

Butrint, 18km south of Saranda, is worth travelling a long way to see.The ruins, which are in a fantastic natural setting and are part of a 29-sq-km n… Read the rest

Garni is remarkable with a number of historical and architectural monuments of the Hellenistic and early Christian era. The most prominent among them… Read the rest

Suzdal is one of the most striking and unique cities in Russia that has preserved its ancient monuments. Suzdal was first mentioned in the year 1024 A… Read the rest

The historic town Levoča, situated in the east of the Spiš region, is a true cultural and historic jewel among the Slovak towns as it possesses a grea… Read the rest

Trento is the capital of Trentino, is located in the valley of the Adige river and it is known throughout Europe for having been the location of the f… Read the rest

Ichon-Qala, the oldest part of Khiva in northern Uzbekistan, is entirely surrounded by imposing sand-coloured mud walls. Charming and impressive, the… Read the rest

Ston is the first village to be encountered on the Peljesac peninsula from the coast road to the mainland. It is an interesting town formed by medieva… Read the rest

The Nahargarh fort, which dominates the great Indian capital Jaipur, is an architectural masterpiece built on the hills of Aravalli in 1734 by Maharaj… Read the rest

The construction of the largest amphitheatre in the Roman Empire was begun by Vespasian in 72 AD. A building designed to change the relationship betwe… Read the rest