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Historic site of the week: Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
The Château de Menthon is a medieval castle standing on a 200 metres tall rock, looking over Lake Annecy. The first fortress was erected in
Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard is a medieval castle overlooking Lake Annecy, France, built from the 10th century onward. Home to the Menthon family, it later became a refined residence open to visitors.
Historic site of the week: Český Šternberk Castle
Ceský Sternberk Castle is an early Gothic castle which was constructed, named and still owned by members of the same family. Today it is a r
Český Šternberk Castle is a well-preserved early Gothic castle in Bohemia, built in 1241 by Zdeslav of Divišov and still associated with the Sternberg family. Open to the public today, it is both a historic residence and a popular tourist destination.
Historic site of the week: Villa Adriana
The Villa Adriana (Hadrian's Villa) is an exceptional complex of classical buildings created in the 2nd century A.D. by the Roman emper
Villa Adriana (Hadrian's Villa) is an exceptional complex of classical buildings in Tivoli, near Rome, created in the 2nd century AD. by the Roman emperor Hadrian. It combines the best elements of the architectural heritage of Egypt, Greece and Rome in the form of an 'ideal city'.
Historic site of the week: Monte Cassino Abbey
The Abbey of Monte Cassino is a Benedictine monastery on a rocky hill. Located on the site of the ancient Roman town of Casinum, it is the f
Monte Cassino Abbey, located near Cassino in central Italy, is one of Europe’s oldest monasteries, founded by St. Benedict around 529 AD. It became the birthplace of the Benedictine Order and a key center of learning and spirituality. The abbey was destroyed several times—most notably during World War II in 1944—but was faithfully rebuilt afterward.
Historic site of the week: Melrose Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in Melrose, Roxburghshire, is a partly ruined monastery of the Cistercian order. It was founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks
St Mary’s Abbey in Melrose, founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks at the request of King David I, was the leading monastery of its order in Scotland until the Reformation. Built in the Gothic style and now partly ruined, it is renowned for its detailed carvings, royal burials, and the discovery of Robert the Bruce’s heart. Today, it is preserved as a historic monument and museum.
Historic site of the week: Cēsis Castle
German crusaders known as the Livonian Brothers of the Sword began construction of the Cēsis castle (Wenden) near the hill fort in
Cēsis Castle, one of Latvia’s best-preserved medieval castles, was built 800 years ago by the Livonian Brothers of the Sword and later became a key Teutonic Order center in Livonia. Damaged during the Livonian War—when 300 defenders died in a gunpowder explosion—it fell into disuse after the Great Northern War. Today, it’s Cēsis’s top heritage site and a must-see in the Baltics.
Historic site of the week: Peñíscola Castle
Peniscola Castle is situated on a crag overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Arab writer Al-Idrisi described Baniskula in the 11th century AD,
Peñíscola Castle, perched on a rocky outcrop above the Mediterranean in Spain, dates back to Moorish times and was rebuilt by the Knights Templar between 1294–1307. Later modified by Antipope Benedict XIII as a papal residence (1417–1423), it saw further fortification in the 16th century. The castle played roles in various wars up to the 19th century. Restored in 1960 for the film El Cid, it’s now a major tourist attraction.
Historic site of the week: Sacro Monte di Varallo
The Sacred Mountain of Varallo (Sacro Monte di Varallo) is the oldest of the Sacri Monti, founded in 1491 by Franciscan friar Bernardino Cai
Sacro Monte di Varallo was founded in 1491. Located 600 meters above sea level in Varallo, Piedmont, it is part of the UNESCO-listed Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy. The complex includes a basilica and 45 chapels filled with over 800 life-sized painted statues in wood and terracotta, vividly depicting scenes from the life, passion, and resurrection of Christ, enhanced by detailed frescoes.
Historic site of the week: Beckov Castle
The Beckov castle stands on a steep 50 m tall rock in the village Beckov. The dominance of the rock and impression of invincibility it gaves
Beckov castle in Slovakia stands on a steep 50 m tall rock. The 13th century well-conserved ruins has a remarkable harmony between the natural setting and architecture.
Historic site of the week: The Walls of Constantinople
The Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople (today Istan
The Walls of Constantinople surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople (today Istanbul) since its founding as the new capital of the Roman Empire. They were the largest and strongest fortification in both the ancient and medieval world.
Initially built by Constantine the Great, the walls surrounded the new city on all sides, protecting it against attack from both sea and land. As the city grew, the famous double line of the Theodosian Walls was built in the 5th century.
Historic site of the week: Bomarsund
Bomarsund fortress and garrison was built in 1832-1854 by Russian Empire to defence Åland Islands against enemies. British and French fleet
Bomarsund fortress and garrison was built in 1832-1854 by Russian Empire to defence Åland Islands against enemies. British and French fleet attacked against it during the Crimean War in 1854. Anglo-French forces destroyed it after battle, but still today pictoresque ruins remain.
Historic site of the week: Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion is a picturesque medieval village renowned for its well-preserved architecture and vineyards. The town and surrounding vineyar
Saint-Émilion is a picturesque medieval village renowned for its well-preserved architecture and vineyards. Because the region was located on the route of the Camino de Santiago, many monasteries and churches were built during the Middle Ages. An Gallo-Roman oppidum was also built on the hill overlooking the present-day city.
Historic site of the week: The Temple of Edfu
The Temple of Edfu is one of the best preserved ancient shrines in Egypt. It was built in the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC. Edfu
Historic site of the week: The Temple of Edfu is one of the best preserved late ancient shrines in Egypt. It was built in the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC.
Historic site of the week: The Royal Palace of Norway
The Royal Palace was built in the first half of the 19th century as the Norwegian residence of King Charles III, who also reigned as king of
The Royal Palace of Norway in Oslo was built in the first half of the 19th century as the Norwegian residence of King Charles III, who also reigned as king of Sweden. Today it is the official residence of the present Norwegian monarch. The palace has 173 rooms.
Historic site of the week: The Château du Lude
The Château du Lude is one of the many great châteaux of the Loire Valley in France. Le Lude is the most northerly château of the Loire Vall
The Château du Lude, the northernmost château of the Loire Valley, is a historic residence blending four centuries of French architecture. Originally a 10th-century fortress, it evolved into a Renaissance and 18th-century elegant home. Renowned for its gardens, it features French and English design elements, including a rose garden and labyrinth. Owned by the same family for 260 years, it reflects a rich history of restoration and tradition.
Historic site of the week: Villa d'Este
The Villa d'Este is a 16th-century villa in Tivoli, near Rome, famous for its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance garden and especially fo
Villa d'Este is a 16th-century villa near Rome, famous for its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance garden and especially for its profusion of fountains: the extraordinary system contains fifty-one fountains.
Historic site of the week: Jan Hus Memorial
The Jan Hus Memorial stands at one end of Old Town Square. The huge monument depicts victorious Hussite warriors and Protestants who were fo
Jan Hus Memorial stands on the Old Town Square of Prague. The huge monument depicts victorious Hussite warriors and Protestants who were forced into exile 200 years after Hus, and a young mother who symbolises national rebirth. It was unveiled in 1915.