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:
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…
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, the term castle is standard when a building sits on a prior castle site. Castle Howard…
All Bartowans are familiar with The Wonder House, Bartow, Florida. After all, it was once the town’s main tourist attraction from 1934 to 1963. Sadly, like many mansions before it, The Wonder House has been through its share of owners and long stints of abandonment. 2015, the new owners purchased it to pursue their dream…
Useldange is a small town located in the southeast of Luxembourg. It is in the canton of Remich, in the district of Grevenmacher. The town has a population of around 1,000 people. Visitors flock here for its picturesque setting and peaceful atmosphere. There are several hiking trails in the surrounding area, and the town is…
The stilt houses of Port Richey have a long history in Florida, dating back to the early 1900s. In those days, stilt homes were primarily for fishing camps and other recreational purposes. Located off the coastline of Port Richey, slightly south of Hudson, the nine stilt homes are located right next to Durney Key. This…
Tucked away in the corner of North Yorkshire, Britain, lies a spa town called Harrogate, home to the last entirely working Victorian Turkish Bath in England. Locals and tourists flock here to have tea at Betty’s Tea Room, admire the historical buildings, or shop in the boutiques. Many do not know that a Victorian Turkish…
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…