Prague in five places

One of our most treasured landmarks, the Tower of London, represents 1,000 years of history. Almost three million visitors last year testify to the fact this is a universally loved destination – in th

PLYMOUTH holds a unique place in history, mainly thanks to the perfect natural harbour where the River Tamar meets the sea. It was here the English fleet was at anchor, when Sir Francis Drake carried

Each issue we investigate the most ghostly places to visit. Here we take a look at the spookily beautiful city of York

The Saadians – the Arabic dynasty that took Marrakech and ruled Morocco from the mid-16th century until 1659 – were hugely wealthy. Having conquered Timbuktu, they controlled the gold trade of west Af

The capital’s depth and density of sites makes it a cultural star, writes George Kipouros

Saint Petersburg: Sacrifice and Redemption in the City ...