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:
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…
The Howey Mansion in Florida might not be as well-known as other mansions from the 1900s. It might not be as famous, significant, or opulent, but it has a rich history and a fascinating story, and it’s been renovated to capture the original luster. A massive fan of mansions, palaces, and stately homes, visiting the…
Who knew that the Ca’ d’Zan, the former Mansion of John Ringling, is located in Florida? I didn’t, and it was a rare find for me. Like most of us, I knew about the Ringling traveling circus. However, I was surprised to learn about the Ringling Museum and a mansion called the Ca’ d’Zan. Florida…
Delaware’s Nemours Estate is a vibrant and historically rich alternative to what most people flock to Delaware for – the beaches. Beaches are everywhere, and while Delaware has some great beaches to offer, there’s more to Delaware than the beaches. I will admit you won’t find many options for Delaware. I asked loads of locals…