Cefalù, Sicily: old town houses and beach below the La Rocca headland

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Places Worth Slowing Down For

Places Unveiled is a travel blog about historic towns, heritage villages and cultural landmarks around the world, many of them away from the busiest tourist routes.

Every guide explains the story behind a place, what to see, how to get there and the best time to visit. Whether you are planning your next trip or simply love history and architecture, you will find quick facts, maps and practical tips in each one.

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Red lanterns hanging along a teahouse street in Jiufen, Taiwan

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Montepulciano, Italy hill town with terracotta rooftops and Tuscan countryside views

Europe

Medieval old towns, castle villages and Mediterranean harbours.

Traditional Korean palace in Seoul, South Korea surrounded by autumn trees

Asia

Lantern-lit trading ports, mountain villages and temple towns from Japan to Malaysia.

Colonial church and rooftops in Trinidad, Cuba at sunset

The Americas

Colonial plazas, silver-mining towns and Caribbean harbours from Mexico to Brazil.

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