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Lombardy: tourist sites, historic towns and mountain lakes

Lombardy includes some of the most visited places in northern Italy. Milan is home to much of the region's history: the Gothic cathedral of the Duomo, the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery with its covered passages from the 19th century, La Scala theater, the Last Supper fresco in Santa Maria delle...

Top sights in the Netherlands: off-the-beaten-path places, historic villages and typical scenery

The Netherlands show their best features outside the big cities. This collection takes you to the islands in the North Sea like Texel, Terschelling, or Ameland, where wind, dunes, and tides shape daily life. You will also see the 18th-century windmill rows in Kinderdijk, fishing villages like...

Visit Wallonia: historic towns, castles and nature in Belgium

Wallonia brings together a range of places that tell the story of the south of Belgium. You will find historic towns like Mons, Namur, Liege or Tournai, with their bell towers, cathedrals and cobbled squares. Castles and monasteries show the region’s medieval past, while citadels overlook valleys...

Yorkshire and the Humber : historic towns, national parks and northern coasts of England

Yorkshire and the Humber brings together different sides of northern England. York shows its medieval walls, narrow streets with timber houses, and a gothic cathedral. Leeds and Sheffield show their past as centers of industry, with old factories turned into museums and new neighborhoods. Hull,...

What to see in Cornwall: castles, coastal villages, beaches and gardens

Cornwall lies at the southwestern tip of England. It is a peninsula surrounded by the sea, shaping its history and identity. You can see this region through its castles on cliffs like Tintagel or St Michael's Mount, its fishing villages on small bays such as Mousehole, and its busy ports like...

Sussex: coasts, castles and villages in the south of England

Sussex extends along the south coast of England, between London and the Channel. This area has different types of scenery: white chalk cliffs that rise above the sea, gentle hills of the South Downs, old forests, and valleys with quiet rivers. There are seaside towns such as Brighton and Eastbourne,...

Lake District in England : main sites, lakes and villages to see

The Lake District covers the hills and valleys of Cumbria where lakes sit among mountains. Windermere, the largest, has boats crossing its waters for many years. Derwentwater, near Keswick, attracts walkers who circle its shores on foot. Ullswater offers a more quiet setting, while Buttermere and...

Masuria and Podlasie: lakes, primary forests and land marks in the northeast of Poland

The northeast of Poland holds two regions with very different views. Masuria is known for its thousands of lakes connected to each other, where boats go from island to island and from village to village. Śniardwy, the biggest lake in the country, and Mamry create a water maze used by sailboats and...

Lublin region (Poland): visits to towns, castles, and historical museums

The Lublin area in the southeast of Poland brings together old towns, deep traces of the Second World War, and natural areas kept in their original state. The old town of Lublin has medieval and Renaissance buildings, with its castle, fortified gates, and a network of underground cellars open to...

Greater Poland and Pomerania: historic towns, teutonic castles and Baltic coast

This collection brings together 40 places across Greater Poland and Pomerania, two northern regions where the history of Poland began. In Poznan, the market square and town hall recall the time when the city was a thriving trade center. Ostrow Tumski island hosts the cathedral where the first Polish...

Little Poland and the Carpathians: medieval castles, salt mines and historic towns

The south of Poland stretches between Krakow and the Carpathians. There are medieval castles on cliffs, salt mines that became real underground towns since the 13th century, and wooden churches protected by UNESCO. The national parks have trails through gorges and beech forests. The thermal baths...

Visit Silesia and the Sudeten: medieval castles, mountains and old towns

Silesia and the Sudeten Mountains in the southwest of Poland include old towns, wooded mountains, and signs of a rich past. You see Wroclaw with its large market square surrounded by colorful houses, Tumski Island with brick churches, and the Raclawice Panorama which shows a circular painting of a...

Memorials of peace : places of memory, reconciliation and human rights

This collection brings together about thirty places of memory and reflection spread across several continents. Each one shows a moment in history where violence affected people and changed entire areas. These sites remind us of the effects of wars, genocides, and persecutions, while also carrying a...

Historic battlefields: visits to military sites and accounts of conflicts

This collection brings together about thirty battlefields around the world, witnesses to conflicts that have shaped history over many centuries. Thermopylae recalls the stand of 300 Spartans against the Persian army. The beaches of Normandy remember the landing of 1944 and Europe's liberation. At...

Visit Norway: fjords, northern lights, and the land of the Arctic

Norway is explored through areas that change from south to north. Beyond the Arctic Circle, Tromsø becomes a place to see the Northern Lights in winter, while Nordkapp marks the northern tip of continental Europe. Further south, the Lofoten islands rise from the sea with their fishing villages and...

Map of hot spring towns in France: the water sources that heal and where to find them

France has many thermal spas that welcome visitors for water treatments. These places are built around natural springs known for their healing properties. They offer treatments for conditions like arthritis, vein problems, respiratory issues, skin problems, and digestive diseases. Each location has...

Ontario: the places worth the trip, from museums to major attractions

Ontario includes some of the most well-known places in Canada. In the south, the Niagara Falls attract visitors with their power and width. You can get close from the Table Rock Centre or take a boat that goes right to the base of the falls. The area also has vineyards that make ice wine and open...

Real places in Emily in Paris: where the series scenes are shot

The series Emily in Paris was filmed in real places in the city of Paris, from the Pont Alexandre III to the streets of Montmartre. The chosen locations show different sides of Paris: the big streets in the 8th district with the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, quiet squares in the 1st district like the Place...

Activities for children in Barcelona: museums, parks, and family discoveries

This collection brings together places suitable for families visiting Barcelona with children. It includes museums where young visitors can touch and try things, parks where they can run and play, and leisure spaces made for them. For example, there is the CosmoCaixa museum, where science is made...

Marrakech with family: palaces, gardens and markets to discover with your children

Marrakech is a place to explore with family through busy streets and shady gardens. The Jemaa El Fna square shows storytellers, snake charmers, and vendors selling fresh orange juice under the minaret of Koutoubia. The markets invite you to walk through alleyways filled with spices, carpets, and...