Historical Sightseeing all over Europe
Historical Sightseeing all over Europe
This article contains affiliatelinks. The Netherlands, often called Holland, certainly have a reputation with travellers. The country is often associated with its liberal stance on social issues such as prostitution and drugs, although there is much more to discover beyond these aspects. While Amsterdam is a popular destination, offering a blend of historic European architecture …
Welcome to the enchanting city of Amsterdam, where every cobblestone street and iconic canal whispers tales of a rich and vibrant past. In this article, we invite you to embark on a historical journey through the heart of the Dutch capital, exploring seven captivating historical things to do in Amsterdam. Steeped in centuries-old charm, Amsterdam’s …
What did a Tudor Christmas look like? How did Henry VIII celebrate Christmas, how did his court and his subjects? The great Lucy Worsley takes you back to the 16th century Christmas season in her documentary “Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas”, and she motivated me to take you to this Christmas of a …
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth on September 8th, 2022, the United Kingdom will crown a new monarch, Charles III, for the first time in seven decades. How does the British line of succession look like after the Queen of the Century? And how did the House of Windsor come to the throne in the …
On September 19, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The Queen, who reigned for over 70 years, passed away on September 8th at the age of 96. She thus outlived her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh by almost exactly 17 months. Prince Philip died on …
Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany, was built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, also known as Mad King Ludwig. Constructed primarily to be an artist’s retreat, the castle was only in use for two years before it was abandoned due to King Ludwig’s early death in 1886. Today, Neuschwanstein Castle is …
If you start to plan a trip to europe and want to visit historical places, certain places appear in pretty much all the suggestions you will get. And sure, cities like London or Amsterdam are great places for history fans to visit. But how about enjoying some places that are not included in every vacation …
Counting the days until the next “Outlander” season and suffering from a severe case of “Droughtlander”? Or celebrating the return of travel opportunities by planning your next trip to historic Scotland? Why not combine both by retracing the steps of Jamie and Claire in everyone’s favourite Scottish time travelling series! Here you find 7 Outlander …
If you are a lover of the golden age of Dutch art, visiting the Mauritshuis in The Hague can almost be called a duty. But even if you are not should the Mauritshuis have a place on your schedule for your next trip to the Netherlands. It simply is a must-have cultural experience. Want reasons …
Filming Locations of your favourite Period Drama you can visitEver wanted to walk in the footsteps of your favourite characters of the big and small screen? These tours take you to the filming locations of various Period Dramas.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from LondonBecome Lord or Lady Grantham for the day, as you …
