Mediterranean

For centuries, the Mediterranean Basin has been one of the cradles of development for human civilization. Discover the region’s immense collection of Greco-Roman structures that extend from the French Riviera to the Greek Archipelago. Places like the Acropolis, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Arles Amphitheatre, and the Villa Romana del Casale all display the iconic and varied architecture found in the Mediterranean region. Come see the towering domes and spires of Istanbul’s famous Hagia Sophia. Travel south to gaze upon the Great Pyramids of Giza, as well as the neighboring Great Sphinx. Witness the medieval structures located throughout Spain and Portugal like the Castelo dos Mouros, Puerta del Sol, Castelo de São Jorge, Igreja do Carmo, Plaza Mayor, and Castillo de Ibiza.