Inspired by a nightmare he had while living here, Horace Walpole wrote The Castle of Otranto, widely considered the first Gothic novel ... a pivotal figure in 18th-century society, literature, art and ...

Dartmoreish - enjoy a luxury break at a castle with history, says Ruth Mosalski, who visited Dartmoor's five-star Bovey ...

Tavira, in Portugal, is often referred to as ‘the Venice of the Algarve’ thanks to its picturesque plazas and meandering ...

Hugo’s favourite child Léopoldine was already buried when he learned that day of her death. Devastated, he wrote little and ...

You’ve barely crossed on to Dartmoor National Park when you turn off the road into the winding drive that takes you to the ...

Friday-Monday: Cirque Italia Water Circus — 7:30 p.m. Friday, 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, 7 ...

Explore Odense, Roskilde, Helsingør, and Frederiksborg Castle for history, culture, and stunning architecture.

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From colourful old towns to sleek modern skylines, this gallery showcases the world’s most beautiful cities, celebrated for their natural beauty, awe-inspiring architecture, iconic landmarks and rich ...