The Olympic flame will leave Greece and set sail for France onboard a famous ship. The Belem was built in a shipyard 2,000 kilometres from Greece, where the first modern Olympics took place.

Tens of thousands of onlookers were on hand at the southern French port of Marseille to greet the crew of the 19th century, ...

The sail-shaped statue is lined with notable Portuguese figures throughout history, including other navigators, artists and King Manuel. Inside, visitors can climb to the top of the monument for ...