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Learn about pirates, shipwrecks and birdlife on this island capped with a 17th-century fort or go on a diving tour and experience the vivid underwater world.

Maze-like hedges, marble sculptures and colorful flower beds adorn this historic royal garden, where the palace’s stables and carriages once lay.

Sitting high on a chunk of rock jutting out into the sea, this iconic medieval-style monastery is an icon of the town of Tropea.

Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River.

Learn about Wales’ proud heritage and language in this historic region, as you travel by rail past castles and mountains.

Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

With views across the city and centuries of history, this classical sandstone building is one of the most popular free attractions in Belfast.

Look for rainbows in the rushing cascade, trek across a glacier and learn about Icelandic traditions around this town.

Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Venture inside a mountain to be captivated by the fascinating sights and sounds of 10 glacial waterfalls. See how the water has created unusual rock formations.

Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Discover a compelling blend of modern culture and rich heritage in London’s financial heart.

Sitting high on a chunk of rock jutting out into the sea, this iconic medieval-style monastery is an icon of the town of Tropea.