Historical sites or heritage sites are places where political, military, cultural, or social history has been preserved because they are culturally significant. Many have the government’s designation of a national historic site and are usually protected by law.
Brit on the Move™ is passionate about history and the events that shape our lives as we know them today.
Be it Tower Green, where Anne Boleyn lost her head, the daunting concentration camps across Europe, or the Plantations of America – Brit on the Move™ will take you on a journey through them all.
Brit on the Move™ is especially fond of Stately homes, mansions, and castles; join us as we explore some of the world’s most significant historical sites.
Something that belongs to the past is important or famous in the past.
You can categorize sites into cultural, natural, and mixed. Sites of cultural heritage include buildings and towns, archaeological remains, and monumental sculptures and paintings.
There are hundreds of thousands across the world, and each country has its own.
Some particularly famous ones that most people know are:
One of the most beautiful places to visit is Lotherton Hall. It is a place that’s chock-full of several little experiences all in one. Whether you’re on your own or with your family, there’s going to be something here that you’d enjoy. Yorkshire is full of unique architecture that’s been there in all its glory…
Harewood House Yorkshire, England, is one of the oldest buildings in England. Built in 1771, this is one of the few Treasure Houses of England. The first Baron of Harewood, Edwin Lascelles, first commissioned the building and passed it down several generations. Today, the 8th Earl of Harewood, David Lascelles, occupies the home with his…
Chatsworth House is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Located in North Derbyshire, England, it has been passed down through sixteen generations of the Cavendish family. A stately home, which means a large house or mansion in the English countryside. Chatsworth is often chosen via surveys as Britain’s favorite country house. I can…
The Biltmore Estate is the largest home in America, spanning 175,000 square feet or four acres of floor space. This French Renaissance château dominates in size yet does not compromise a single detail. The Biltmore Estate is a beautiful blend of excessive luxury, homely comforts, innovative technology before its time, and character greater than many…
Visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany might not be something most people choose to do while on vacation. For some, the mere thought is too much. We attended Oktoberfest in Munich and made a conscious decision to visit. First, I am a firm believer that to understand the world, you must understand its history….
Located in York, northern England is Castle Howard. Despite its name, it is not a traditional castle. Castles are fortified structures to defend against attacks, but the term “castle” is often part of an English estate home’s name. Likewise, when a building sits on a prior castle site, the term castle is common. Castle Howard…
Graceland, the home of the “King Of Rock n’ Roll,” is a place almost any Elvis fan wants to visit. On August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley passed away when I was three. Obviously, at three, I had no clue that this happened, and I did not know the significance of his passing or the impact…
Sitting in the southeast corner of Bavaria bordering Austria is Linderhof Palace. The lesser know homes of the famous King Ludwig and one often missed by tourists. Bavaria is the Land of Castles. If you visit Bavaria, Germany, you will see Neuschwanstein Castle – the “Disney Castle” most famous. King Ludwig died before the completion…
Shadowed by the fame of Neuschwanstein Castle, many tourists skip visiting Hohenschwangau Castle. For the life of me, I can’t understand why. If you like castles, why would you not go inside both? Fortunately, people have stated that Hohenschwangau Castle is more beautiful than the famous neighbor in recent years. Here are a few reasons…
Perhaps one of the most famous castles in the world, a visit inside Neuschwanstein Castle may not be what you expect. This fairy tale castle is often referred to as the “Disney Castle,” the “Sleeping Beauty Castle, and the “Cinderella Castle,” almost everyone recognizes this Romanesque Revival Castle perched on the rocky hills of Hohenschwangau. …