Tasmania's largest national park, South West Park, is spread over 618,000 hectares 93 kilometres west of Hobart. It's known for its inaccessible but stunningly beautiful areas of pristine wilderness. The weather here is incredibly variable... read more
Sixty kilometres from Hobart lies the infamous town of Port Arthur, now home to about 500 people. The first settlement here, on the Tasman Peninsula, appeared in 1830, and three years later a prison was built in Port Arthur. From 1833 to 1853, thi... read more
The castle of Laiuse, or Schloss Lais, was founded by the Livonian Order in the 14th century. Construction continued until the middle of the 15th century. This castle was built as an auxiliary castle and was adapted for the use of firearms.
read moreCastle Mountain, located in the heart of the Norwegian town of Tønsberg, is a large hill on which King Håkon Håkonson built a fortress with a royal castle, monastery and hospital. The fortress walls made of stone appear to grow... read more
