Tag: UNESCO

The Jerash Ruins (Gerasa), Jordan

Jerash in northern Jordan is noted for its well-preserved Roman ruins, one of the largest in the world.

Durham, England

Durham is a city steeped in history and packed full of hidden gems. Situated in the North East of England, the community is welcoming to visitors, and is easy to access.

Beaumaris Castle, Wales

Beaumaris Castle, Edward I of England’s architectural masterpiece built from 1295 to protect his territorial gains in the region. The historic castle is a world heritage listed site considered to be one of the most significant and sophisticated surviving examples of medieval military architecture.

Convent of Christ, Tomar, Portugal

The Convent of Christ (Convento de Cristo) in Tomar, Portugal is a former Roman Catholic convent that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the 12th century, it was originally the Convent of the Knights Templar of Tomar.

Tower of Belem, Lisbon, Portugal

The Tower of Belem was built around 1514 on the banks of the Tagus River to defend the port of Lisbon. Built during the city of Lisbon’s Golden Age, the monument was ceremonial gateway to the city.

Su Nuraxi di Barumini, Italy

Su Nuraxi di Barumini located on the island of Sardinia, is one of the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites, a window into an ancient and uniquely advanced Bronze Age civilisation. 

Petra, Jordan

Petra (“Rock”), situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was once the capital of an ancient kingdom of the Nabateans that flourished during Greek and Roman times, its impressive ruins and archaeological wonders located in what is now southwest Jordan.

Lahore Fort, Pakistan

Lahore Fort is the main attraction in Lahore’s old walled city, housing the marble palaces, mosques, and lush gardens from the city’s golden age under the Mughal dynasty, when Lahore became the place of royal residence.

Mount Nebo, Jordan

Mount Nebo is a revered holy site. According to the Hebrew Scriptures, Moses, who led the Israelites in an exodus out of Egypt across the desert for 40 years.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is, first and foremost, a remarkable feat of human ingenuity, perseverance and construction. It offers a multi-dimensional insight into ancient Chinese history. From how the wall was constructed, to the ideology and strategic practicalities that necessitated its construction, there is so much to learn from the Great Wall of China.

Philae Temple

Egypt’s Philae Temple is one of the most picturesque in the country and the complex is one of the most fascinating ancient sights in the world.

The Fascinating History of the World’s Oldest Library

Al-Qarawiyyin Library and University, Fez There is something magical about the medina, or old city, of Fez. Many liken it to stepping back in time as travellers get lost amongst the labyrinthine sandstone walls of the world’s largest car-free urban space. Once something of an intellectual mecca, visited throughout the centuries by poets, philosophers, politicians, […]