Founded on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in the 12th century, Morocco's grand, elegant and historic capital is a delightful city.
Rabat: Exploring Morocco’s elegant and historic capital city
Loire Valley: Château de Chenonceau
Thanks to its distinctive arched bridges spanning the River Cher, Chenonceau is the prettiest, most fairytale-like of the châteaux of the Loire.
Norfolk: Castle Rising
With its extraordinarily well-preserved keep that's surrounded by tall earthworks, Castle Rising is home to one of the UK's most memorable and unusual castles.
Exploring the north Norfolk coast
From grand stately homes to picturesque, windswept beaches and quaint, charming villages, the north Norfolk coast is a delightful place for a short break.
Madrid: El Escorial
Severe, austere and imposing, the 16th century El Escorial is part-monastery, part-palace, built to house the remains of the Spanish royal family.
Aranjuez: Royal Palace and Gardens
Some 45 minutes south of Madrid, you'll find the city of Aranjuez, home to the spectacular royal summer palace and its extensive gardens.
Madrid: Palacio Real and Catedral de la Almudena
Lavish, ornate and sumptuous, Madrid's royal palace is the largest palace in Western Europe. The adjacent Almudena Cathedral is a simpler, more modest affair.
Madrid
Sophisticated, elegant and walkable, the Spanish capital may lack a big, showstopping attraction. But it more than makes up for it with world-class museums, breathtaking palaces and outstanding food.
Kraków: Wawel Hill and Okól
Perched on a limestone crag above the Vistula River, Kraków's fortified royal centre is home to an impressive castle, a showstopping cathedral and archaeological remains.
London: Holbein at the Tudor Court at The Queen’s Gallery
This fascinating and comprehensive exhibition charts artist Hans Holbein the Younger's journey to become one of Henry VIII's official court painters and his lasting influence on royal portrait painters.
Berkeley Castle
As the site of one of the most infamous maybe-murders in English history, this sprawling 12th century Gloucestershire castle is well worth a day trip.
Paris: Ile de la Cité
Paris's historic centre is home to Point Zero, the point from which all distances in France are measured, as well as Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle and the Palais de Justice.
Little Old World 