It is the classic view of Segovia. The spectacular aqueduct that dominates the town and reaches out towards the mountains. Visitors clamber to the top
Avila is often described as the “City of Saints and Stones”. The saint is St Teresa, and the stones are the city walls, supposedly the
Visiting Fountains Abbey is like peeling away layers of history. Are you exploring the 12th century Cistercian Abbey that became the wealthiest foundation in Europe,
Why do I enjoy walled towns so much? Perhaps because they tend to be old and mired in history. Or because walking around town walls
You’ll know by now that I’m not a great fan of major tourist attractions. So why did I want to visit the underground cathedral in
The Norman castles and fortifications of North Wales are one of the area’s major tourist attractions. And rightly so: the buildings are majestic and offer
With its narrow streets, bazaar like atmosphere and thousands of years of history, the Old City of Jerusalem is one of the world’s foremost tourist