Europe is home to some of the most important historical sites in the world and it’s no surprise that millions of history-loving travelers visit Europe every year. Europe’s earliest history dates back to 20,000 BC and even today, some of the oldest cities are still inhabited. You’re probably well familiar with some of the cities …
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Spain’s third-largest city is one of the most famous destinations along Spain’s east coast. It’s famous for its beaches, history, architecture, and for being home to the famous Valencia Cathedral that claims to be home to the original Holy Grail. However, this cathedral is only one of many contenders that claim to be home to …
Do you ever wonder which are the largest mosques in the world? As the number of Muslims around the world increases, there need for places where people can fulfill their prayers is also increasing. That’s why today, you can find mosques that can accommodate more people than the population of a small country and some …
Even though it might sound easy, finding the largest castles in the world isn’t a very straightforward task. This is mainly because of the broad definition of the word castle that describes castles as medieval strongholds that serve as a residence of the king or lord of the territory in which it stands. Hence, we …
There’s probably not a lot that I can say about Florence that you already don’t know (or is there?). We all know that it’s one of the most popular destinations to visit in Europe and one of the main historical and cultural hubs of the old continent. However, there are some fun facts about Florence …
Europe is filled with delights, from food and nightlife to amazing natural landscapes. However, where Europe truly excels is in history. The Old Continent is home to some of the most incredible historical sites in the world; from Greeks, Romans, ancient Britons, and Moors to ancient sites, Medieval architecture, and the World Wars of the …
Have you ever wondered which are the oldest cities in the world? Cities that stood the test of time and reveal the both, positive and negative aspects of human civilization. Most of these cities saw entire civilizations and empires come and go, were important hubs at one point in time, and some of them still …
When I first stepped inside the Taj Mahal, one of the most spectacular sites on our planet, I truly understood the meaning of the phrase “words can do little justice to”. It’s a place that always made me wonder how anyone could feel a love so deep that their devotion will one day be turned …
Once upon a time, there was a really advanced city, some would say even too advanced for its time. The legend says that one day, the ocean swallowed the city and it was never seen again. This is a legend most of you heard about: the legend of Atlantis. We still can’t be sure whether …
In this post, we’ll show you how to plan the perfect day trip to Ayutthaya from Bangkok. In case you’re not familiar with Ayutthaya, it’s a city which was arguably the largest city in the world in the 1700s with a population of around 1 million as the capital of Siam. At that time, New …