When the German biologist Otto Diebelt opened an exhibition of natural history in the former monastery of St Katharina's church in 1951, no one imagined that this would lay the foundation for one of the most visited maritime museums in norther... read more
Battle Abbey is a dilapidated abbey in the town of Battle, near the town of Hastings, in the county of Sussex, United Kingdom. It was built on the site of the famous Battle of Hastings.
read moreRiga Castle has been standing on the banks of the Western Dvina (Daugava) river for many centuries. During its long and complicated history, the castle has been destroyed and rebuilt more than once, it has survived many wars and has had more than... read more
Rundale Palace is famous not only in Latvia, but also far beyond the country's borders. This outstanding architectural monument is located in the village of Pilsrundale, which is 12 kilometres from Bauska or 50 kilometres from Jelgava. The arc... read more
