Lover’s Lake, Bruges
This lake is also known as Minnewater and you’ll find it on the southern edge of Bruges within the park of the same name. The lake itself and the buildings and park surrounding it are so picturesque, that you can see where the name … Continue readingLover’s Lake, Bruges
Wales Millennium Centre
Essentially, the Wales Millennium Centre is cross between a theatre and a community centre, but it’s the architecture that’s the most striking thing about it. Its huge frontage is dominated by a poem written in English and Welsh and the … Continue readingWales Millennium Centre
Bath Assembly Rooms
The Assembly Rooms were the centre of society life in Georgian times in Bath and they’re still just as resplendent today. You’ll be wowed by the rooms when you enter as they’re large, colourful and jam-packed with historic features. The chandeliers in particular … Continue readingBath Assembly Rooms
Olympic Park, Barcelona
Barcelona’s Parc Montjuic was the location for the 1992 Olympic Games and all the facilities are still there to see. The biggest structure is the Olympic Stadium, but you can also see the Swimming Complex, the indoor sports facilities, the Olympic … Continue readingOlympic Park, Barcelona
Castel Sant’Angelo
Castel’Sant Angelo is an imposing structure which sits alongside the River Tiber and contains apartments for the Pope to be kept in safety. The central part of it was originally constructed as the mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian, but was … Continue readingCastel Sant’Angelo
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle has around 2000 years of history. The oldest part of the castle is the old keep in the centre and this is surrounded by the more modern extensions that made it a family home for the Bute family. On your guided tour, you’ll … Continue readingCardiff Castle
Calton Hill
Calton Hill in Edinburgh was developed as an urban park where distinguished gentleman could walk with their ladies. The city’s elders wanted to create a cultural area and with its superb views over Edinburgh, Calton Hill was the perfect place. Today, … Continue readingCalton Hill
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
Think of the most attractive “chocolate-box” thatched cottage that you can, and it still wouldn’t be a patch on this one! This was the family home of Shakespeare’s wife Anne Hathaway and he would have visited the cottage when he … Continue readingAnne Hathaway’s Cottage
Bath Abbey
The current Bath Abbey was founded in 1499 and it oozes history despite still being used as a modern place of worship today. The sheer size of the place is the first thing that strikes you when you head through the … Continue readingBath Abbey
Charles Bridge
Charles Bridge is one of Europe’s most beautiful bridges and is now more of a tourist attraction than simply a river crossing. It’s a pedestrian bridge with cobbles and imposing statues along the way and it dates back to 1357. During the day, the … Continue readingCharles Bridge