"A dominant historic fortress visible from central vantage points and within walking distance of many attractions, offering a compact, walkable experience suitable for solo exploration." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines