The French countryside is a treasure trove of enchanting villages, serene landscapes, and historical landmarks waiting to be ...

The sound of engines has been replaced with birdsong. In Mdina, a fortified town on the island of Malta, the few inhabitants live on their feet and only on their feet. Strolling through this “Silent ...

Its crowning glory is a fairytale castle, which is part of a magnificent fortified medieval city and is said to have inspired the romantic turrets in Disney's Sleeping Beauty after Walt visited in ...

Since the pre-Roman period, a fortified settlement has existed on the hill where Carcassonne now stands. In its present form it is an outstanding example of a medieval fortified town, with its massive ...

Zutphen, a town in the province of Gelderland and perched along the shores of the IJssel River, is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and one of the best preserved medieval gems in ...

A beautiful and charming French city - which is considered to be one of the best in the country - remains largely unknown to tourists. The city of Carcassonne is located in the south - about 50 ...

In 2022, Ridley Scott’s Napoleon made full use of Mdina’s streets, squares and palaces to stand in for both 19 th century ...