Alcazar Fortress/Museum (Toledo, Spain) – UNESCO site
The Alcazar has an interesting history, having changed hands and purposes many times over the centuries. What is now the...
Jama Masjid – New Delhi, India
In Old Delhi, you can find India’s largest mosque (holding up to 85,000 people!). It was commissioned by Shah Jahan,...
Taj Mahal (India)
If you go to see the Taj Mahal, remember to check what you can bring into the area (e.g., no...
Chartres Cathedral (France)
One of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world, with a labyrinth and riveting cobalt blue medieval stained glass windows,...
Ggantija, Ta’Hagrat and Skorba Megalithic Temples (Malta)
On the island of Gozo, you can see the 2 Ggantija (Ji gan tee a) Temples. These were built around...
Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Megalithic Temples in Malta
Two megalithic temples are near each other and the sea in the countryside of Malta. The Hagar Qim (Ha jar...
Malta’s Historic Attractions
Malta has many beautiful natural sights like cliffs, viewpoints and hikes, as well as many historic attractions. I’ll describe a...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Copied from the UNESCO site – updated 2019 Note: There are a lot of UNESCO sites, so you will likely...
The Hypogeum and Tarxien Megalithic Temples (Malta) – UNESCO sites
One reason people visit Malta is to see the megalithic construction there, some of which predates the pyramids. Several sites...
Malta’s Knights Hospitaller
All around Malta and Gozo (the lesser-known “other island” of Malta), there are reminders of the major influence of the...
