The role of these fortresses was purely a protection one, but nowadays they represent a part of history.
If you have the chance to visit Rome, don't miss out on this impressive construction, one of the most recognizable Roman landmarks.
These are some of the oldest buildings in the world, as such they have been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Paestum is a Greek settlement where you can find the best preserved Greek doric temples worldwide.
Pompeii is a ruined Roman town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has more than 2 million visitors every year.
One of the most important tourist attractions in Vienna.
Romania has the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon.
Today, the former private apartments of the imperial family in the Imperial Palace are open to the public. Immerse yourself in the daily life of the monarchs.
A beautiful palace on the background of a beautiful garden, the German rival of Versailles.
On the eastern side of Istanbul’s old city, Topkapi Palace was the focal point of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.
Located on a rocky hill, surrounded by mountains, and with its reddish color, The Alhambra is a beautiful site.
The official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
A major attraction in Scotland, an extraordinary palace, with a rich history.
The Peleș Castle in Romania is one of Europe's most beautiful castles.
Situated at 30 km from Brasov, the castle is an important touristic destination and a landmark for Romanian tourism, not only because of it's beauty, but more because of the legend of Count Dracula.
It's considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world, because of its elegant British style.
Today a castle, Mont Saint Michel started out as a monastery, and not as a defensive structure, like other castles.
The castle dates from the 14th century and according to legends, it is one of the most haunted castles in Britain.
Built in 1068, it played an important role in the history of the United Kingdon.
Prague Castle is the largest medieval castle complex in Europe and Prague's premier tourist attraction.
Known as Lisbon Castle in the beginning, it later became Castelo de Sao Jorge, after King Joao I.
An impressive museum, showing exactly what communism meant and how people suffered because of it.
The Romanian Athenaeum is a concert hall in Bucharest and a landmark of the Romanian capital.
The best known acropolis in the world, right in the center of Athens.
The first fortification built across Great Britain, running for 117 kilometers (73 miles) across the country.
