The capital and the largest city in Italy, Rome or Roma is one of the most-visited cities not only in Europe but the world. Home of the Roman Empire, the Vatican City (an independent country within the boundaries of Rome), and La Dolce Vita, Rome is also sometimes referred to as the Eternal City, coined …
In Central SLovakia, Žilina is a manufacturing city with a cute and walkable centre all set off by the immense mountainscapes of the Malá Fatra range. The 19th century wasn’t exactly kind to Žilina as the city burnt down twice in just 40 years, and was rocked by an earthquake in 1858. Because of these …
Amateur historians will be in dreamland in Košice, Slovakia’s beguiling second city in the east of the country. There’s an impossible amount of noteworthy sights to get through in the Historic Centre, but the good news is that they’re all packed tightly in the space of a few streets. Most of your attention will be …
The oldest city in Slovakia, Nitra was first ruled by Slavic princes in the early middle ages. At that time this beguiling city was the capital of a principality that took up most of western Slovakia. Nitra also has the country’s oldest diocese, the seat of which is St Emmeram’s Cathedral. This monument rises from …
In the shadow of the High Tatra Moutains in eastern Slovakia sits Prešov, the country’s third city. Prešov has a history going back to medieval times and was at the peak of its powers in the 1600s, growing rich from opal, salt mining and a bobbin lace industry. The historic centre of Prešov is infused …
London, the capital of England, is one of the most contemporary cities that exists in the 21st century, yet its history dates back to the Roman era. Nestled on the banks of the River Thames, the city is considered as the “cultural capital” of the world. It is believed that if London lost all its …
Slovakia’s capital is love at first sight and oozes style, culture and history. Until 1919 Bratislava was known as Pressburg and up to that point it had been part of Hungary in some form for more than 1000 years. From the 16th century the Hungarian crown jewels were kept at the castle, and eleven kings …
There was a time when Bremerhaven had the largest fishing port and the largest emigration port in all of Europe. So it’s apt that this harbour city on the North Sea Coast should be dubbed the “Seestadt” (Sea City). Bremerhaven is an enclave of the Free City of Bremen, which lies 60 kilometres up the …
On the high hills of the Bergisches Land, Velbert is a town that has always echoed with the clink of metal forges. And while nearby metalworking cities like Solingen specialised in blades, Velbert became the gold standard for lock-making. Even now, a lot of Velbert’s residents are employed manufacturing locks and metal fittings, and the …
One of the most frequented and diverse cultural hubs in the world, London has an unimaginable amount to offer the intrepid traveller in the way of cuisine, entertainment and history. However, in a metropolis that hardly sleeps, you can be left wanting a change of scenery and the surrounding English cities, coasts and villages are …