Florence wasn’t just the Medici’s playground—the Strozzi family had their own share of power, and this palace was built to prove it. Filippo Strozzi the Elder commissioned it to show up the Medici and make a statement about his family’s status. These days, the Renaissance palace hosts rotating international art exhibitions and cultural events, and it’s one of the city’s top spots for contemporary shows in a historic setting.

Cluj-Napoca's central Union Square (Piata Unirii) contains the nation's second most prominent Gothic church with a tall clock tower from which some of the best city panoramas unfold. Dating back to as early as the 14th century, the church still holds daily mass (in Romanian and Hungarian) to-date.

Mizen Head on the Mizen Peninsula is Ireland's mainland most southwesterly point. Breathtaking cliffs, beautiful views, lively sea life and educational experiences can all be found here. Head right away to the Visitor Centre, where you'll learn more about the history of this place, which is home to a signal station that housed Ireland's first radio beacon. Then, climb down the 99 steps that lead to a high arched suspension bridge connecting a rocky crag to the mainland, until you find yourself at the signal station, where another exciting exhibition awaits. Out on the horizon, you can spot the imposing Fastnet Lighthouse standing on a rock known as Ireland’s teardrop.

Follow the Barranco de las Angustias hiking route along the ravine boulders to reach Cascada de los Colores, a magical, rainbow-coloured waterfall. Cross Dos Aguas, a river with stepping stones, has fascinating geological formations and canyons. This walk is not for the faint-hearted, but those who undertake it will be rewarded with a one-of-a-kind experience. The walk begins at La Viña parking area.