Malta: The island of fortifications

The history of the fortifications of Valletta is the history of the Knights Hospitallers in Malta. One may say that it’s the history of the Maltese Islands that is a history of fortifications. Certainly, few other islands around the world can so eloquently claim the title of Island Fortress. Discover with us this fortified landscape.

Trier – Roman heritage in Germanys oldest city

Trier: Germany’s oldest city with lots of Roman ruins and buildings, since it was the Roman stronghold in the north of Germany from around 100 BC to around 400 AD. Named Treuorum by the Celts, that funded the city back in 400 BC, renamed Augusta Treverorum by the Roman conquerors and called Treves by the French, today’s…