venetian architecture

The 10 best seaside towns in Europe with places to stay

Assos, Kefalonia, Greece There’s something quite special about small but perfectly formed Assos: butterscotch and rose-pink houses line the horseshoe bay, and Venetian ruins are scattered among the narrow streets. There are two small beaches but the real pleasure is to rent a motor boat and explore the small coves and coves that dot this… Read More »

Festivals, folklore, art and food: Croatia’s unmissable cultural events

Croatia’s wonderful mix of cultures, from the ancient Greeks to the Romans, Venetians, Austrians, Hungarians and Italians, has left a rich legacy throughout the country. You’ll see this in the Venetian architecture of Rovinj, Korčula, Dubrovnik and Hvar, the Habsburg townhouses of Zagreb and Opatija, and the ancient Roman ruins of Istria and Dalmatia. You… Read More »