Angles-sur-l’Anglin

Situated around the idyllic River Anglin, this charming village is home to picture-perfect medieval buildings, a ruined cliff-top castle and a series of 14,000-year-old Paleolithic cave sculptures.

Montreuil-Bellay

The beautiful, medieval castle of Montreuil-Bellay has quite the storied history. It's still inhabited, so it can only be visited by guided tour.

Jordan travel guide

Thanks to its breathtaking scenery, long history and scrumptious food, there's more to this Middle Eastern gem than its most famous site, the ancient city of Petra.

Milan: Duomo

One of the world's largest and most impressive cathedrals, Milan's ornate Duomo took five centuries to complete. Be sure to visit the incredible roof terraces.

Sintra: Castelo dos Mouros

Built by the Moors in the 10th century, this sprawling, striking stone fortress, which sits high on a hill overlooking Sintra, is the epitome of a formidable defensive structure.

Sintra: Pena Palace

High in the hills overlooking Sintra, you'll find the kitsch, brightly painted Pena Palace. It's a magnificent, romantic building surrounded by 85 hectares of gardens.

Lisbon

Cool, laid-back and friendly, the hilly Portuguese capital is home to fantastic food, beautiful buildings and delightful views.

Sarlat-la-Canéda

This pretty town in the Dordogne features a maze of cobbled streets and an abundance of picturesque medieval and Renaissance buildings.

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