Christmas in Vienna is a magical time, celebrated from around mid-November with traditional Christmas markets, advent concerts, festive treats, and heartfelt gifts. The streets are adorned with twinkling lights, towering Christmas trees decorate the town squares and it is easy to be swept up in the excitement of the...
If you're looking for fairytale castles, you'll see them everywhere in the Czech Republic. Travel the country roads, through meadows, woodland and forests to discover some of the most stunning castles in Europe. Many Czech castles have a Disney-like feel and are enchanting to see.
The country's castles tell the...
Greece's capital city Athens is Europe's oldest capital and is a city that has drawn visitors from far and wide for centuries. The city originated 3400 years ago and is steeped in mythology from Hesiod and Homer, with landmarks in Athens that tell the story of the city.
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England is well-known for its rich royal history, forts, palaces and castles. Its capital city, London, is no different. While this densely packed city has only a few castles and palaces, numerous others lie close by, making it a perfect location for a historical day trip or weekend away....
Sweden is famous for having a medieval charm that wraps itself around you, both in Swedish cities and the countryside. The stately castles of Sweden played a significant role in preserving the power and honour of the country and are impressive architectural structures. Sweden's monarchy is one of the...
When it comes to palaces and castles, Poland is probably not the first place you think of, so most people are pleasantly surprised. But, like many of its European neighbours, Poland has a history filled with royalty, crusaders and nobility.
Some Polish castles were built by the Teutonic Order, a...