riverside settings

Originally known as Cilurnum, Chesters Roman Fort was built around 124 CE as part of Hadrian's Wall in northern England.

One of the most well known churches in Venice, this Baroque church on the Grand Canal houses a precious Byzantine icon as well as works by Titian and Tintoretto.

The second-oldest Cistercian monastery in Britain, Tintern Abbey stands in picturesque ruins on the southeastern border of Wales.

A historic and sacred bridge renowned for its beauty.

Built in the 12th century by Augustinian monks under royal patronage, Jedburgh Abbey is an impressive ruined abbey overlooking the town of Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders.

Picturesquely located on the wooded banks of the River Avon, Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon is best known as the parish church and burial place of William Shakespeare. It also has some fine Gothic architecture, stained glass and monuments.

Built in 1595, the Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti overlooks the Grand Canal near the Accademia Bridge.

Begun in 1175, Burford Church is a mostly-Gothic parish church with many interesting details and a beautiful setting alongside a peaceful river on the edge of a pretty village.