Visit Narva

Fairytale medieval walled city, UNESCO-listed.

Red-sandstone castle ruin above the old town of Heidelberg and the Neckar valley.

Belarus’s best-preserved historic centre, with two castles above the Neman.

Visit Tartu, Estonia's second-largest city and intellectual hub. Explore the historic University of Tartu (founded in 1632, one of Northern Europe's oldest), stroll through the charming Old Town with its Town Hall Square and Kissing Students fountain, and visit the Estonian National Museum (showcasing Estonian culture and history in a modern building). Don't miss the AHHAA Science Centre for interactive exhibits and the Toome Hill park with its ruins and views.

Estonia's summer capital: a long sandy beach, spa hotels and wooden villas.

Visit Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its medieval walls and cobblestone streets, see the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (a Russian Orthodox church built in 1900), visit the Kiek in de Kök tower (a 15th-century cannon tower with museum exhibits), and try traditional Estonian dishes like verivorst (blood sausage) at a local tavern.

Explore Carcassonne, a fortified medieval city in southern France. Walk the double ring of ramparts of the Cité de Carcassonne (a UNESCO World Heritage site with 52 towers), admire the Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus (known for its 12th-century stained glass and Gothic choir), and cross the Pont Vieux (a 14th-century stone bridge offering panoramic views of the city).

Visit New York City, the most populous city in the United States. See the Statue of Liberty (iconic symbol of freedom, gifted by France in 1886), walk through Central Park (843-acre urban park with lakes, trails, and the Bethesda Terrace), explore Times Square (bustling commercial hub known for its bright billboards and Broadway theaters), and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art (one of the world's largest art museums with over 2 million works).