On the northern shore of the Bosphorus, where it meets the Black Sea, the ruins of one of Istanbul’s most fascinating fortresses are perched on steep cliffs: Yoros Kalesi, also known as the ‘Genoese C...
The island of Kythira, situated south of the Peloponnese, is an often-underestimated gem of the Greek archipelago. It captivates visitors not only with its unspoilt nature and idyllic beaches, but als...
In the heart of the harbour of Nafplio, one of Greece’s most historic towns, stands the impressive Bourtzi Water Fortress – a landmark that has shaped the maritime history and legends of this region f...
High above the winding streets of Tallinn, it stands majestically: Toompea, a castle on a hill whose history runs deep into the heart of Estonia. This historic building, known as Toompea Castle (Eston...
Sovinec Castle, also known as Eulenburg in German, stands majestically on a broad rocky outcrop in the foothills of the Lower Gesenke, some 13 kilometres south of Rýmařov in the Bruntál district of th...
