If you are looking for places to visit on your world tour or just to broaden your horizons, then this article could prove very interesting. Here, Amy Hogan looks at eight fascinating unknown historical sites.
Winston Churchill, Harry Truman, and Joseph Stalin at the 1945 Potsdam Conference.
When you visit the historical sites in this article (or indeed anywhere!), you must be prepared for anything. Sometimes things happen: you fly to another country and realize that you don’t have a car. It is expensive to rent a car at the airport and taxis are even more expensive. My suggestion would be to search online to rent a car near me, order a taxi and get to the rental desk. It's more likely that a taxi to the rental company will cost you less than to your hotel!
1. Potsdam, Germany
The city of Potsdam is located in the eastern part of Germany and has a population of approximately 150,000 people. This city has a long and interesting history. And although Berlin is the capital of Germany, significant events took place in Potsdam in both World War One and World War Two.
2.Graz, Austria
Graz has been designated a City of Human Rights and awarded the European Prize for Architecture. The Old Town of Graz and the Eggenberg Castle are listed as World Cultural Heritage sites by UNESCO. In 2003, Graz was the European Capital of Culture and, along with Vienna and Salzburg, is one of the main cities in Austria.
3. Ghent, Belgium
Walking around the city on a summer evening, when all the significant buildings are illuminated by spotlights, will give you an unforgettable experience and remind you of this fascinating history of the city. Although - at the height of summer, stagnant water in the canals emits a persistent tart aroma that can be felt in the city on hot days.
The old part of the city is quite small, and you can get around in a day. It is forbidden to drive cars in the city center though.
4. Mendoza, Argentina
Much of Argentine wine is produced in the province of Mendoza - and this production has a long and intriguing history. There are many wineries in Mendoza, but it is easy to get around them on a bicycle. At the wineries you will be shown the production and treated with delicious wines!
5. Wachau, Austria
Since ancient times, the valley has been covered with many legends and tales telling about the amazing history of the region: part of the European trade route and a famous viticulture region. The significance of the unique cultural landscape of the valley is confirmed by UNESCO. The main highlight here is the monastery in Melk: the “cradle of Austria” and the largest building of the Benedictine order in Central Europe.
6. City of Dijon and Province of Burgundy, France
Burgundy has a great history, perhaps best shown in Dijon, with an exceptional palace and historical center. It is also a French food itinerary destination and is famous for its annual international gastronomy fair.
Burgundy embodies the best that is in France - the beauty of nature and architecture, the freedom of the spirit and the ability to enjoy every day. Among its yellow mustard fields and green vineyards, it is easy to forget about sorrows and anxieties, especially if you admire them while tasting local delicacies and washing them down with fine Burgundy wine.
7. Aix-en-Provence, France
Many people associate France with the Provence region, which has become popular thanks to numerous literary works and feature films. And if Marseille is the administrative capital of this region, then the capital of history and culture can safely be called the town of Aix-en-Provence, which has managed to maintain authenticity amidst its wonderful historical architecture.
8. Nikko National Park, Japan
Nikko National Park was founded on December 4, 1934 and is one of the oldest nature reserves in the country. It is located on the island of Honshu, in the Kanto region, northeast of Tokyo, on the territory of four prefectures: Gunma, Fukushima, Niigata and Tochigi. The area of the park is about one and a half thousand square kilometers. The park includes noteworthy historical Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines.
The places and cities written above are often of great importance for the countries in which they are located. These places are open to the public not to collect more money from tourists, but to tell a story. So that this story is passed from mouth to mouth, and generation to generation.
