Category: UNESCO

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Italia: Wandering Bergamo

  By Wandering Jana October 18, 2024 October 25, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a city with gorgeous churches, multiple fortifications and view of the Alps.  Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Milan

  By Wandering Jana October 10, 2024 October 18, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of one of Italy’s largest cities that for some reason I keep going back to.  Continue reading

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Italia: Museo di Santa Giulia

  By Wandering Jana September 24, 2024 October 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road

Explorations of a UNESCO world heritage site where the ancient world meets the medieval world and beyond.  Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Bologna

  By Wandering Jana September 13, 2024 September 21, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a medieval city known for its grand towers, churches, and porticos! Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Ferrara

  By Wandering Jana September 6, 2024 September 13, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore a city so lovely that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Assisi

  By Wandering Jana August 2, 2024 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a city made famous by its saintly son.  Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Herculaneum

  By Wandering Jana July 26, 2024 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Italy, Museums, Naples, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of one of the other ancient cities buried by Vesuvius. Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Pompeii

  By Wandering Jana July 17, 2024 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Italy, Museums, Naples, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Ancient streets, ancient ruins and ancient art, explore the famous buried city of Pompeii! Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Naples

  By Wandering Jana July 12, 2024 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Naples, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Another visit to the amazing city of Naples. Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Alberobello

  By Wandering Jana June 25, 2024 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore the home of the trulli! Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Matera

  By Wandering Jana May 31, 2024 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a city where people built their houses in caves! Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Rome, Again, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana April 25, 2024 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Rome, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

My obsession with Rome is starting to get a bit ridiculous.  Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Rome, Again

  By Wandering Jana April 17, 2024 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Rome, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Vatican City, Wandering

A fifth visit to the Eternal City.  Continue reading

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Poverty Point

  By Wandering Jana November 3, 2023 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Louisiana, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, UNESCO, United States, Updates from the Road

Check out a mysterious ancient culture and the 3,000-year-old mounds they left behind. Continue reading

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Wandering Regensburg

  By Wandering Jana August 4, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of one of the most intact medieval city centers in Germany! Continue reading

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Wandering Würzburg

  By Wandering Jana July 7, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore a lovely Bavarian city that was fantastically rebuilt after WWII.  Continue reading

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Wandering Bamberg

  By Wandering Jana June 30, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Modern World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of one extremely adorable German city. Continue reading

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Wandering Potsdam

  By Wandering Jana June 23, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Check out the grand palaces of the Prussian kings! Continue reading

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Wandering Berlin

  By Wandering Jana June 16, 2023 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A palace and a bit of a wander, check out my explorations of Berlin! Continue reading

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Wandering Prague, Part 3

  By Wandering Jana June 6, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Czechia, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

More explorations of the enchanting capital city of Czechia.  Continue reading

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Wandering Prague, Part 2: Prague Castle

  By Wandering Jana May 26, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Discover the grand castle of Prague! Continue reading

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Wandering Prague, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana May 16, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Czechia, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Take a look at the city that stole my heart. Continue reading

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Wandering Budapest

  By Wandering Jana April 28, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Europe, Hungary, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A crazy day of exploring the capital city of Hungary! Continue reading

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Wandering Vienna, Part 3

  By Wandering Jana April 18, 2023 September 4, 2024 Austria, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Even more museums, churches and palaces! Explore a bit more of Vienna! Continue reading

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Wandering Vienna, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana April 14, 2023 September 4, 2024 Austria, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

More museums, more palaces, more churches and even a crypt. Explore more of Vienna! Continue reading

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Wandering Vienna

  By Wandering Jana April 11, 2023 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Austria, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Palaces, museums, and churches! Oh, My! Explore the amazing Vienna, Austria! Continue reading

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Wandering Salzburg: DomQuartier

  By Wandering Jana April 4, 2023 September 4, 2024 Austria, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

My 200th Update from the Road brings Salzburg’s famous DomQuartier.  Continue reading

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Wandering Salzburg

  By Wandering Jana March 31, 2023 September 4, 2024 Austria, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore this salty city famous for “the Sound of Music” and Mozart.  Continue reading

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Wandering Bern

  By Wandering Jana March 21, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Switzerland, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of Switzerland’s capital city! Continue reading

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Cahokia

  By Wandering Jana September 6, 2022 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Hidden History, Illinois, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, UNESCO, United States, Updates from the Road

Before Columbus, there once was a large metropolis on the Mississippi larger than most European cities of the time.  Continue reading

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España: Small Towns and Quick Visits

  By Wandering Jana August 26, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Some more places I found along my journey around Spain.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Toledo, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana August 23, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

More explorations of Toledo. The one in Spain, not the one in Ohio. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Toledo, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana August 19, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore the original Toledo, an ancient city upon a hill.  Continue reading

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España: Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba

  By Wandering Jana August 12, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road

Moorish mosque transformed into a Christian cathedral, the Mezquita-Catedral is one of the most unique churches in the world. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Cordoba

  By Wandering Jana August 9, 2022 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Patios, gardens, and courtyards. Explorations of Cordoba.  Continue reading

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España: the Alhambra and Generalife of Granada, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana August 1, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A fortress, palaces and gardens, this Andalusian marvel has to be seen. La segunda parte.  Continue reading

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España: the Alhambra and Generalife of Granada, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana July 28, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A fortress, palaces and gardens, this Andalusian marvel has to be seen. Continue reading

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España: Churches of Seville

  By Wandering Jana June 7, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road

Colorful facades, golden altars and towering towers, explore the splendid churches of Seville.  Continue reading

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España: the Alcázar of Seville

  By Wandering Jana May 31, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road

Mosaics, gardens and courtyards galore. Explore the breathtaking Alcázar.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Mérida

  By Wandering Jana May 24, 2022 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations a Spanish city with Roman ruins around every corner. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Cáceres

  By Wandering Jana April 12, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Uncover the awe-inspiring marvels of Cáceres, Spain’s medieval town center! Continue reading

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España: Wandering Salamanca

  By Wandering Jana March 18, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a university town steeped in history.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Ávila

  By Wandering Jana March 15, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a picturesque walled city on a hill.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Burgos

  By Wandering Jana February 18, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a Northern Spanish city, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage cathedral. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Segovia

  By Wandering Jana February 11, 2022 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of beautiful Old Segovia, Spain. Continue reading

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The Smokies: the Deep South

  By Wandering Jana November 19, 2021 September 4, 2024 Blog, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, North Carolina, UNESCO, United States, Updates from the Road

With history, waterfalls, and a giant lake, visiting the southern side of the Smokies is a treat! Continue reading

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The Smokies: Around the Middle

  By Wandering Jana November 15, 2021 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, National Parks/Public Lands, North Carolina, Tennessee, UNESCO, United States, Updates from the Road

More explorations of Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Continue reading

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The Smokies: Creeks and Waterfalls

  By Wandering Jana November 12, 2021 October 20, 2024 Blog, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, North Carolina, Tennessee, UNESCO, United States, Updates from the Road

Come along as I explore follow some gurgling creeks and see some wonderful waterfalls in the Northeastern part of the Smokies. Continue reading

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The Smokies: Cataloochee

  By Wandering Jana November 8, 2021 September 4, 2024 Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, North Carolina, UNESCO, United States, Updates from the Road

History and nature collide in the Cataloochee Valley.  Continue reading

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Monticello

  By Wandering Jana October 29, 2021 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Virginia

Explore the grand home of one of America’s founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson. Continue reading