Articles Tagged with history

Castle, palace, aristocratic estate — whatever you call it, a storybook-inspired stay is ideal for romantics and history buffs alike. Lucky for you, many around the world still stand and have been refurbished into high-end…

In 1908, a Japanese ship called Kasato Maru docked in the port of Santos, in the state of São Paulo, carrying hundreds of people who wanted to improve their living conditions in the coffee fields…

Don’t just read about history — be a part of it. These six hotels took up residence in historic buildings, remodeling the interiors to honor past occupants while making current guests extra comfortable. If you’ve…

Take a walk and immerse yourself in the ancient ghetto of Venice. Situated in the Cannaregio district, today it is the fulcrum of the Jewish community, home of synagogues and other religious institutions. It is…

Every year, visitors flock to the Colonial City of Santo Domingo to learn about the history, architecture, and characters of the first permanent European settlement of the Americas. After all, it’s where the Spaniards built…

As one of the oldest civilizations in Greece, Rhodes lays claim to a mosaic of cultural heritage dating back to the Byzantines, warring Greek nations, the Crusaders and the Ottomans. Visitors will find ancient stories…

Olive trees dot the landscape throughout Greece and are heavily entwined with the country’s culture. The ancient Greeks began pressing olives more than 5,000 years ago, and the olive oil produced here is considered some…

The word “palace” conjures up visions of opulence, drama and, of course, sparkling crowns. The leaders of the Kingdom of Hawaii enjoyed power, pageantry and prestige. Hawaii became a U.S. state in 1959, and vestiges…

Gondoliers who can walk on water. Monster masks that can ward off the devil. Haunted palaces, meandering ghosts and magic stones. Venice is a city built on legends, lore and mysteries. Every calle leads to…

Intramuros, Manila’s old walled city, packs more than four centuries of history into a scant 0.26 square miles — all full of cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and lovingly restored or rebuilt examples of Philippine and…