7 countries to visit in your life if you love history



Travelling is the most enriching and fulfilling experience in one’s lives. It is said that travelling fills your soul. A person, who sees the world, gets closer and closer to oneself and tends to appreciate the world in all its tainted glory.

    1)  Greece-Rich history, picturesque landscapes, food and incessant events draw visitors to this magnificent country. Athens, the capital of the country is a must see if one goes there. Places one shouldn’t miss in Athens are: The Acropolis, The Parthenon, The Agora, National Archeological Museum, Syntagma Square, The Plaka, Cape Souniou, The Temple of Poseidon. Olympia, Rhode Island, Meteora are amongst the cities one shouldn’t miss.


     2) China- One of the largest counties in the world with one of the richest histories. The capital, Beijing, is embellished with historical marvels. The Great Wall of China, Temple of Heaven, Beijing Hutogs are the not-to-miss spots in the city. Also the city of Xi'an sustains the Ancient City Wall and the widely popular Muslim Food Street. In the city of Dunhuang, Mingsha Sand Dune, Crescent Spring are must see spots.

     3) Egypt- It has remnants of one of the earliest civilizations of the world. The Pyramids of Ghiza, Abu simbel temples, Statue of Ramsses , the Great, the Sphinx, Karnak Temple, Temple of Haschtepsut are amongst the most magnificent structures of the world. A cruise down the river Nile is also a must to relish the country’s beauty.

    4) Turkey- Undoubtedly, the very first place one has to go to Istanbul because it was the capital-ruling centre of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires and many of their former buildings still stand today. The old part of the city that is the Sultanahmet district belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage collection includes prominent landmarks and buildings such as the former church, mosque, and now museum of the Hagia Sophia. As one of Turkey’s most visited attractions receiving millions of visitors every year, Ephesus should be on everyone’s bucket list when they come to the country. Sitting in the central Anatolian region of Cappadocia, is one pf the most magnificent sites too. The mass of ancient cave churches and monasteries containing 13th and 14th-century original frescoes is hard to ignore, even if you are a hardcore atheist. Also, the three ancient landmarks of Miletus, Priene and Didyma, often marketed in travel brochures as one-day trips are remarkably close to each other. Then, the Temple of Apollo sits in the current holiday resort of Altinkum and as a former pagan worshipping Oracle structure. One should also venture to the Ghost Village of Kayakoy situated near the bustling city of Fethiye.



     5) Germany- One of the countries with the most brutal history, it is soul food for a traveller. The must-see spots in this country for any traveller are: Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom),  The Black Forest,The Ultimate Fairytale Castle of Neuschwanstein, Miniatur Wunderland and the Historic Port of Hamburg, The Rhine Valley, Museum Island in Berlin,m Bamberg and the Bürgerstadt, Zugspitze Massif; these are a few spots amongst several other ones. This country also offers several picturesque sights and landscapes to look out for.

    6)  India- A magnificent country with a huge diversity of terrains, people and history. The history of this country is almost unmatched by any other. Vanarasi, the city of Gods, is a city depicting Hindu history.  Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri are amongst cities which show us architectural brilliance of the Mughal Empire. Udaipur, Raigarh, Jaipur are cities which depict the Rajasthani history. Almost any city in this country will have amazing historical spots, so it is a must for any history lover to explore!



    7)   Vatican City- It is one of the most popular theocracies of the world, as it stands to be a city-state of stringent orthodox of Christians. Yet, it is also one of the best places for traveller’s spots to look out for. St Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Pinacoteca, Raphael’s rooms,  Appartamento Borgia, Etruscan Museum, Vatican Library, Egyptian museum are the best spots in the country. The architectural brilliant, the artist’s heaven, and a traveller’s paradise, it’s a must-see!


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