Cheshire is blessed when it comes to impressive stately homes. 

Emilia-Romagna’s castles, especially around Parma and the Romagna, are among the most striking in Italy, and several are said to be haunted.

It’s a world in itself, this pianeta porticata – ‘arcaded planet’, as the Bolognesi call their peculiar city. They like to be different, the Bolognesi.

At the crossroads of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem is home to some of the most important religious sites in the world. 

From UFO towers to churches made of icing, these are our favourite bizarre but beautiful buildings from around the globe. 

Author Mike Bagshaw tells the story of this local woodcarver.

Explore England’s history with this selection of our favourite ruins in the country. With castles, abbeys and Roman ruins, there’s something here for almost everyone.

A selection of our favourite historic houses in England, from medieval castles to Edwardian Arts-and-Crafts architecture.

This art of decorative plastering is a regular feature of buildings across Suffolk.

Home to four of Sri Lanka's most impressive UNESCO sites, the Cultural Triangle is a must-see on any trip to the country.