The most northerly capital in the world, Iceland's biggest city is small, compact and friendly, and can easily be explored on foot.
Reykjavik: A walking tour around the city centre
Ely Cathedral: An architectural marvel in the Fens
Boasting one of the most spectacular towers in England, this medieval marvel in Cambridgeshire has to be seen to be believed.
Madrid: Palacio Real and Catedral de la Almudena
Lavish, ornate and sumptuous, Madrid's royal palace is the largest palace in Western Europe. The adjacent Almudena Cathedral is a simpler, more modest affair.
Kraków: Wawel Hill and Okól
Perched on a limestone crag above the Vistula River, Kraków's fortified royal centre is home to an impressive castle, a showstopping cathedral and archaeological remains.
Porto travel guide
Hip, friendly Porto is a foodie's paradise boasting pretty tile-clad buildings, superb cafés and restaurants, and a plethora of interesting sights.
Kraków
Poland's second largest city, boasts charming architecture, a rich history, and a thriving food scene, making it a popular place for a weekend city break.
Bergen
With charming architecture, scenic hikes, great food and top notch art galleries, Norway's second largest city is a delightful place for a short break.
Torcello
Settled in the 5th century, the island of Torcello was for centuries the most prosperous island in the Venetian lagoon. It was also where Daphne du Maurier was inspired to write 'Don't Look Now'.
Venice: San Marco
No trip to Venice would be complete without a visit to its most famous square, the Piazza San Marco, and the iconic sites that surround it, the Basilica di San Marco, the Palazzo Ducale and the Campanile.
London: St Paul’s Cathedral
Sir Christopher Wren's iconic masterpiece was a radical break from tradition when it was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London.
Nantes
Chic, laid-back and welcoming, this historic French city and former Breton capital has been dubbed the 'city of the dukes of Brittany'.
Vannes
With its winding medieval streets, colourful timber-framed houses and handsome stone buildings, the old Breton capital Vannes has bags of character, great shopping and lots of photogenic sights.
Little Old World 