As a young backpacker, I first fell in love with the picturesque village of Rothenburg, in Germany’s Franconian heartland. At that time, the town still fed a few farm animals within its medieval walls ...

Set on a cliff overlooking the River Guadiana, the small town of Mértola in Portugal seems frozen in time, a silent witness ...

Greek castles remind us of impressive stories from their epic past, some ranked among the best-preserved buildings in Europe.

Cycling through Tuscany is a unique way to explore its medieval villages, all of which are charming and steeped in history ...

The lesser-known destination was named among a list of "unexpected vacation spots" in the country where locals go - and ...

Want spectacular Italian towns and villages? Make a beeline for Umbria.

With their winding streets, historic buildings and charming atmosphere, these medieval towns and villages will take you back in time.

“Marco.” “Polo.” These are two words that travellers might expect to hear when lounging at hotel pools as children play the popular water tag game.

Behind the western Ligurian coast in northern Italy, close to the French border, the slopes of the densely wooded Maritime ...

This stunning village tucked away in the countryside has been named "the most Portuguese village of Portugal" and boasts some ...

whether to explore medieval fortresses, visit centuries-old fortified churches, or simply take in the rolling hills and picturesque villages from their seats. The director of the tourism company ...

CHINA DAILY The word wei means fort and was the principal level of the three-layer Wei-Suo-Zhai (fortified village) system of military units set up in strategic locations along the frontiers ...