One of the dominants of the old part of Istanbul is also known as the Blue Mosque, thanks to the blue paint used to decorate the interior.
One of England's most romantic castles served as a residence of King Edward I in the 13th century.
The present-day public space, where concerts are organised (e.g. Rolling Stones) and meetings are held, dates back to the 6th century BC.
El Retiro is a former royal park which was opened to the public at the end of the 19th century.
One of the main streets of Ancient Rome leads from the Capitoline Hill, through Roman Forum and to the Colosseum.
The island (in fact several islands located close together and connected by bridges) is best known as a place where Venetian glass is made.
Rebuilt in 1294 by Arnolfo di Cambio on the site of a former Franciscan oratory, the basilica is now the largest Franciscan church in the…
The street is a well-known shopping area located in the West End neighborhood of London. Wondering about the unique name?
This picturesque square is home to many interesting sights, such as the Neoclassical building of Lisbon's City Hall, and the city's…
A small square adjacent to Cala Mayor which is embosomed with beautiful estates of great historical importance.
Visit her Majesty the Queen's official Scotland residence. It was originally founded as a monastery in 1128 and it is situated at the end of…
This marvelous Baroque palace was built in the 17th century as an academy for navigators.
Plaza de la Constitución is a public square in the city center of Málaga, Spain.
Stirling Castle, located in Stirling, is one of the largest and most historically and architecturally important castles in Scotland.
Be sure to notice the black and white paving of this square. Lined with loads of cafes, it is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the view.
Oxford Castle is a large, partly ruined medieval castle on the western side of central Oxford in Oxfordshire, England.
The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo are burial catacombs in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy.
Quattro Canti, officially known as Piazza Vigliena, is a Baroque square in Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy; it is considered the center of…
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II cemetery and memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, that honors…
The Greek theatre of Syracuse lies on the south slopes of the Temenite hill, overlooking the modern city of Syracuse in southeastern Sicily…
