A lesser-known gem in the south of Italy has been praised for its unique beauty and mysterious villages, including a breathtaking "medieval ghost town".

Had enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for ...

With their winding streets, historic buildings and charming atmosphere, these medieval towns and villages will take you back in time.

Spend your days wandering characterful lanes and village greens ... with plush furnishings and medieval features, before a game of croquet on the lawn. The market town Chipping Campden holds ...

While Spain is famous for its lively cities and tourist hotspots, there are several lesser-known towns that promise some ...

Take a gently paced coastal road trip from Kalamata in the southern Peloponnese to Parga in Epirus to experience ancient ...

Spend your days wandering characterful lanes and village greens ... Wake up in a four-poster bed with plush furnishings and medieval features, before a game of croquet on the lawn. The market town ...

Spanning several picturesque counties, the Cotswolds is a treasure trove of historic market towns and chocolate-box villages ... bed with plush furnishings and medieval features, before a game ...

I first fell in love with the picturesque village of Rothenburg, in Germany’s Franconian heartland. At that time, the town still fed a few farm animals within its medieval walls. Today its barns ...

Each town and village offers a different window to the ... Walk off the indulgence by exploring Cartmel’s medieval origins. A highlight is the 12th-century Cartmel Priory which has eight centuri ...