Architecture & Cultural Heritage

Step into the stories told through buildings, landmarks, and historic spaces old and new.

When I travel, I go out of my way to tour ancient sites, architectural gems (castles, chateaux, you name it), and cultural icons such as the Colosseum in Rome and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The Architecture & Heritage Hub includes posts related to history and heritage, including cathedrals, temples, cave paintings and more.

How to Use the Architecture & Cultural Heritage Hub

Check out the posts in this hub for practical tips and stories about many of the world’s most iconic sites (with more being added every year!). Find out if you should climb up to the Acropolis in Athens. Read about some of my favorite cathedrals in Europe. Delve into prehistory at sites across Europe.

Above all, marvel at the incredible passion of the people who built monuments that startle us with their beauty and ingenuity even today.

Bangkok Temple Tour Review: Grand Palace, Wat Pho & River of Kings

If you only have one morning to tour the temples in Bangkok, which temple should you choose, and should you ...

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Is the Jim Thompson House in Bangkok Worth Visiting?

When I was researching what to see in Bangkok, one small museum kept popping up again and again: the Jim ...

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7 Reasons a Small Group Tour Is the Best Way to Visit Ayutthaya in Thailand

With just three days to spend in Bangkok on my three-week whirlwind (and fabulous) Thailand adventure, I initially wasn't sure ...

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10 Best Loire Valley Castles (Châteaux): Fairytale Magic

The Loire Valley is where the kings and queens of France went to play, and looking at the châteaux they ...

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Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris: My Visit Since the Reopening (Skip the Line)

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has, literally, risen from the ashes and is again open to the public. If you’re visiting ...

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Should You Go Up the Eiffel Tower in Paris?

I've gone up the Eiffel Tower at least five times over the years (starting way back in 1970), and each ...

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Climbing the Acropolis of Athens: Is It Hard and Is It Worth It?

Ah, the Acropolis of Athens is the pinnacle of Greek culture and a mecca for cultural travel. It's both a ...

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How to Make the Most of Your Visit to the Roman Baths Museum

The Roman Baths Museum in Bath, England, is the city’s foremost must-see attraction. If you only have time to visit ...

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The Colosseum Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To)

You’ve arrived in Rome! Maybe you’ve been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Colosseum as your taxi whisks ...

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8 Best Cathedrals in Europe: The Ones I Keep Going Back to

I can still remember the very first time I walked into a real cathedral complete with soaring Gothic arches, the ...

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7 of the Best Prehistoric Sites in Europe

Europe is home to some of the world’s most extraordinary prehistoric sites: ancient stone circles, cave paintings, burial mounds, and ...

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About Carol

Carol M. Cram writes novels inspired by the arts; runs Artsy Traveler, an arts-focused travel blog, and Art In Fiction, a curated database of 2,700+ novels inspired by the arts; and hosts The Art In Fiction Podcast. She has also authored 60+ textbooks on computer applications and taught at Capilano University for over two decades. Carol lives with her husband, artist Gregg Simpson, on beautiful Bowen Island near Vancouver, BC.

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