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:
Perched atop the cliffs and gazing out over the sea, Whitby Abbey appears frozen in time. But this site has a long and rich history, dating back 3000 years. It has been a sacred place for many different communities and a seat of power for centuries. Today, the ruined Abbey stands as a reminder of…
Ancient Kourion, or Curium, is an archaeological site on Cyprus’s southwestern coast. Greek settlers established the city-state of Kourion in the twelfth century BCE, which became an important center of trade and culture in ancient Cyprus. The site contains many architectural highlights, including a Roman amphitheater, a House of Eustolios, and the remains of an…
Ancient Salamis in Cyprus is a reason alone to visit Northern Cyprus. Once the principal city of ancient Cyprus, it was, in its heyday, the largest in Cyprus. These ruins boast some of the most impressive monuments on the island. While the city is in ruins, many original structures still stand, giving you an up-close…
Sitting in the southeast corner of Bavaria, bordering Austria, is Linderhof Palace. The lesser-known homes of the famous King Ludwig are often missed by tourists. Bavaria is the Land of Castles. If you visit Bavaria, Germany, you will see Neuschwanstein Castle, the most famous ” Disney Castle. King Ludwig died before Neuschwanstein Castle was completed and never…
Detroit Buildings. What comes to mind? Eminem’s childhood home, the GM Renaissance Center, and the Detroit Tigers Stadium? Perhaps it’s all and more. For me, it is the historic and abandoned buildings. The architectural marvels now lay in ruin, covered in graffiti, a shamble of their original glory. We spent a long weekend in Detroit…
Situated in the heart of Leeds, my hometown, Temple Newsam is one of the most popular places in the area. Temple Newsam looks beautiful from the outside, and it is, but it has a lot more to offer than it first appears. This building is rich in history and is an incredible sight to visit….
The second largest lake in Florida is Lake George, not to be confused with Lake Georgia, which is second in size behind only Lake Okeechobee. You can find everything here, from beautiful hikes to fishing and swimming to shopping. Florida’s Lake George is a perfect destination for vacation, travel lovers, couples’ tours, and recreation excursions….
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….
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 its famous neighbor in recent years. Here are a few reasons…
Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, and situated on the banks of the Rhine. Here’s why you should visit the Liechtenstein Castles! Visiting Liechtenstein was never on my list. I’ll be frank – I’d never even heard of it. We stumbled across it while enjoying a day out in Switzerland. Ironically, we accidentally drove back down…