This Portuguese border city boasts impressive star-shaped fortifications, an aqueduct, and a historic center for wandering or ...

Furthermore, Italy is home to countless hidden gems and one-of-a-kind villages that have to be seen to be believed, like the star-shaped town of Palmanova, rich in tradition and unique festivals.

The Murray Star Maze at Scone Palace in Scotland was planted in 1991 in the shape of a five-point star as a nod to the history of the Murray family — one of "the great families" of Scotland.