Editor’s note: – Due to the existing Covid-19 outbreak, potential headaches that may result from recreational activities deserve not to be taken lightly; CDC rules are advised to be inspected very well before making plans for a trip. *
While some tourists decide to make a stopover in Europe for their fashionable amenities (state-of-the-art cocktail bars and a lively nightlife, for example), many are drawn to the continent for the possibility of taking a look at a bygone era, with a multitude of s expansive ruins and towering scattered castles, all in their many countries. For history buffs who have already been filled with world-class attractions like the Partnon and the Colosseum, those five destinations serve as desirable ancient sites located in truly beautiful and underrated areas.
Located just a 30-minute drive south of Aberdeen, this set of ruins rises on the edge of the cliffs of the beach, and serves as a spectacular backdrop for the iconic Dunnottar Castle. Historians will most likely know the design as a transitional house for the Crown Jewels of Scotland: the priceless artifacts were squirrels at Dunnottar Castle when Oliver Cromwell’s forces swept britain during the English Civil War. Serving as a house and criminal history, the castle grounds house a large palace, chapel, tower house and many royal curiosities, adding a small outdoor lair that houses Count Marischal’s lion cub.
One of the largest medieval castles in Scandinavian history, the once-powerful Hammershus was built in the 1200s, with an extensive defensive wall stretching for about 2500 feet around the property. The castle has been involved in multiple conflicts around Scandinavian history. He has been a focal point in the fight for strength between the Church and the State, having been conquered several times through the royal family, and the site once served as a criminal for Corfitz Ulfeldt, one of Denmark’s most notorious traitors. Hammershus are well preserved, offering visitors an idea of the ancient history of Scandinavia and Bornholm Island.
Located along Eagle’s Nest Trail, a popular 101-mile-long trail filled with historic structures, Ogrodzieniec Castle rises above one of the highest hills in the Polish Jura Highlands region. Although it was a castle built on this site around the 14th century, constant conflicts led it to replace the property several times over the years, ending up being heavily divided by the Swedish armies in 1702. For nearly a century, the burnt ruins remained empty, eventually nationalized at a time after World War II. With a long history of conflict, the castle now rests peacefully on the most sensitive of the hill, allowing visitors to explore its ancient motifs.
In the center of the Balkans, visitors to the historic town of Blagaj can locate this route perched on top of a steep karst hill, providing stunning insights of the Bosnian landscape from their estate, serving as primary fortification for a wide variety of empires that have existed in the region over the centuries, the fortress of Blagaj is a major detail of the unique architectural composition of the city , a quality that has placed it on the indicative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visitors to the city can continue with a closing mostar, home to one of Bosnia’s most important Islamic designs, the Stari Most.
While Belgium is not europe’s first ruined stopover destination, a very attractive place is located south of the city of Namur, capital of the Francophone region of Wallonia. It was not until 1554 that the castle disappeared, devastated by the invading armies of Henry II of France. After a stopover on the captivating castle estate, be sure to stop near Falaon Castle and its eponymous city, a small network considered one of wallonia’s most charming villages.
During the first few decades of my life, my exposure to massachusetts’ global exterior was limited, prompting a preference for living New England’s outdoor living. This
During the first few decades of my life, my exposure to massachusetts’ global exterior was limited, prompting a preference for living outdoors in New England. This preference took me abroad, which led me to live in Nanjing, Singapore, The Hague and the island of Hawaii before moving to Los Angeles (for now). My purpose today is to look for desirable travel stories, while highlighting the local citizens who make these reports possible. There is no fate too far, too underdeveloped or too inhospit. I believe that every single corner of our land has something valuable to offer travelers. In addition to traveling, I am fascinated by geopolitics, global history and herbal history, and paint to integrate those themes into my writings.