Travel: sightseeing, atmosphere and impressions

We admired the architecture as we walked, stopping to photograph the carved doors and balconies.

Visitors come to admire the architecture of the historic centre, especially its unusual towers.

Travelling outside the high season helped us avoid the crowds at the most famous museum.

We visited early in the morning to avoid the crowds.

The resort was packed with tourists, and we could hardly find a quiet spot on the beach.

The city centre can be packed with tourists in summer, so I prefer to visit in spring.

The ancient town is steeped in history, with old walls, a ruined fortress and narrow stone streets.

A place can be steeped in history even if it never appears in tourist brochures.

A small local museum can be worth visiting if it tells unusual stories about the area.

The city was worth visiting for its architecture alone, especially the old wooden houses.