Bonifacio is an ancient and unique fortress town, located on the French island of Corsica in the beautiful Mediterranean sea. Bonifacio was one of the first cities in Corsica, founded in 830 by Boniface, Count of Lucca and its locals are known as Bonifaciens.
Bonifacio is one of Corsica’s biggest attractions with medieval houses teetering on the edge of vast cliffs. It also boasts a superb marina, a labyrinth of narrow streets and historic buildings, accompanied by many nearby pristine beaches. All this attracts visitors from all over.
One great reason to visit this travel destination would be to have the opportunity to go boating below the cliffs to marvel at the medieval houses clinging on! The city of cliffs!
Briancon is a UNESCO listed, medieval town located in the Alps region of south-eastern France and just happens to be the highest town in the EU at an altitude of 1,326 metres. Briancon is a strongly fortified town sitting high on a plateau. This photo captures from a nearby laneway, one of the two towers of the parish church which was built from 1703 – 1726.
Photo courtesy of Travel Tips Plus reader Lavinia.
Tansen is not only a medieval hill town but it represents a typical traditional Nepalese town. It’s located in the Palpa district and became an important trade route between India and Tibet (now occupied by China). Newari traders and artisans famous for their metal and dhaka (cloth) industry would stop in Tansen’s market centre to sell their goods. Tansen was also submitted to the UNESCO Tentative List during 2008.
Tansen is situated at an altitude of 1372 meters overlooking the Kali Gandaki River and surrounded by hills and mountains of the Himalayan region. The town itself is too steep for cars and made up of narrow, winding lanes which adds to its charm.
This magnificent medieval castle stands high above the town of Werfen in the Salzach valley of Austria and was built initially as a fortress between 1075-1078. Roughly 40km south of Salzburg, it’s surrounded by the Berchtesgaden Alps and the Tennengebirge mountains.
The modern castle largely functions as an adventure castle for its visitors. Some of the attractions offered include guided tours showing its extensive weapons collection, the historical Salzburg Falconry with the falconry museum as well as a stylish fortress tavern. The historic Falconry Centre is a special attraction, offering daily flight demonstrations by various birds of prey.
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Bonifacio is an ancient and unique fortress town, located on the French island of Corsica in the beautiful Mediterranean sea. Bonifacio was one of the first cities in Corsica, founded in 830 by Boniface, Count of Lucca and its locals are known as Bonifaciens.
Tansen is not only a medieval hill town but it represents a typical traditional Nepalese town. It’s located in the Palpa district and became an important trade route between India and Tibet (now occupied by China). Newari traders and artisans famous for their metal and dhaka (cloth) industry would stop in Tansen’s market centre to sell their goods. Tansen was also submitted to the UNESCO Tentative List during 2008.
This magnificent medieval castle stands high above the town of Werfen in the Salzach valley of 
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