Heritage
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One of the most mysterious and moving places in the city is in the tranquil seclusion found at a Botafogo burial site
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Maldives? Seychelles? No, grazie. When Romans need a break they sail to the Pontine archipelago, a cluster of former prison islands packed with history and surrounded by pristine blue water
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Local supporters and Heritage Lottery funding have helped restore ‘the people’s pier’ following fire damage and eight years of closure
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Venice will commemorate the world’s first ghetto with exhibitions and events, but it’s also possible to learn about its history through walks, tours and food
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Art nouveau swept across Europe around the turn of the 20th century and was embraced by architects, graphic and interior designers and artists. Here are the best cities in Europe to get a flavour of its most impressive buildings
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Cruising through the capital on a canal boat has given writer Helen Babbs a new perspective on London. Here she suggests some lesser-known places to visit along its navigable waterways, including a lost canal south of the river
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Northern Thailand’s largest city has struck a fine balance between traditional life and a vibrant contemporary scene, and boasts unique cuisine, affordable stays and must-do treks
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A Google Maps tour of Dublin, narrated by Colin Farrell, takes the virtual tourist to key landmarks linked to the 1916 Easter Rising. Plus we pick some of the best guided tours and pubs if you’re visiting for real
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Scenes from the Crusades have been brought to life by the stunning restoration of a chapel on a farm in south-west France
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Letters: Paradors and pousadas have been the salvation of many great buildings and the delight of many travellers. The National Trust has an opportunity for a radical innovation at Clandon Park
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With its bicycle-powered merry-go-round, carved carousels and music hall memorabilia, the Musée des Arts Forains, in the Bercy district of Paris, makes for a joyous journey into the past
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After an alternative to the usual museum trips? This roundup of new and improved exhibition spaces and galleries should be just the ticket
National parks at 100 If US national parks are to continue to thrive they must reflect the diversity of our population