A maze of cobbled streets lead to the 17th-century clock tower and the Serbo-Byzantine-style Church of St Nicholas.
A UNESCO World Heritage site in its entirety, Lubeck in northern Germany is packed to the gills with historic architecture, from Brick Gothic-style churches to merchants' mansions.
Just under 100 miles (160km) northwest of Madrid you'll find Segovia, a pocket-sized city and World Heritage Site crammed with historic landmarks.
The city is home to some 40 museums too, from Historisches Museum Basel, which dives into Basel's past, to artistic treasure troves like the Kunsthalle.
Today Ogden's riotous past is still imaginable through well-preserved historic buildings such as the Union Station and the 1920s Bigelow Hotel.
There are sake breweries and historic merchants' houses, plus the Hida Folk Village with its 30 reconstructed farmhouses.
The city's history is palpable though, and the highlight is undoubtedly the Arles Amphitheatre (Arenes d'Arles), a vast Roman colosseum once home to fierce gladiatorial battles.
The imposing cathedral isn't the only historical attraction though. Oliver Cromwell's House is also a popular spot.