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Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick: Top tips, parking, prices and hours

Lord Leycester Hospital is a medieval charitable institution on the High Street in Warwick, founded in 1571 by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester and favourite of Elizabeth I, to house retired soldiers. Despite the name, it has never been a medical establishment — "hospital" here…

The Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona, Rome.

Fountain of the Four Rivers, Piazza Navona, Rome: Complete visitor guide

The Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi) is a Baroque public monument designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini for Pope Innocent X Pamphilj. It was unveiled on 12 June 1651, and stands at the centre of Piazza Navona in the Navona district of…

Viterbo Cathedral: Must-know tips, parking, prices & hours

The Polo Monumentale Colle del Duomo is a heritage complex in Viterbo, in northern Lazio, comprising the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the Palazzo dei Papi (Pope's Palace), and the Museo Colle del Duomo, all located on Piazza San Lorenzo in the medieval heart of the…

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns: Opening times, size & visitor tips

Planning a visit to the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon? This guide covers opening hours, entry cost, location, and what to expect. What is the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon? The Cairns Esplanade Lagoon is a 4,800 square metre public swimming pool in the heart of Cairns, Queensland. It…

Rocca dei Papi, Montefiascone: Ticket prices, hours & what to see

The Rocca dei Papi is a medieval papal fortress and museum complex located at Piazza Urbano V in Montefiascone, in the province of Viterbo, northern Lazio, standing 633 metres above sea level on the summit of a hill overlooking Lake Bolsena. This guide covers opening…

Visiting the Basilica of Saint Mary of Minerva, Rome: practical guide for first-timers

The Basilica of Saint Mary of Minerva (Basilica di Santa Maria sopra Minerva) is a Dominican minor basilica in the Pigna district of central Rome, located at Piazza della Minerva, 42, a few steps behind the Pantheon, and is notable as the only medieval Gothic…

Gardners Falls near Maleny on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

Gardners Falls, Sunshine Coast: Swimming, access & visitor tips

Planning a trip to Gardners Falls near Maleny? This guide covers swimming conditions, family-friendly features, and nearby attractions. Why visit Gardners Falls on the Sunshine Coast? Gardners Falls on Obi Obi Creek near Maleny offers family-friendly wild swimming and a picnic area in Queensland’s Sunshine…

Highline Warsaw, Varso Tower: Must-know tips, transport, prices and hours

Highline Warsaw is an observation and rooftop experience spread across three floors of Varso Tower in central Warsaw, rising to a 360° open-air terrace at 230 metres — claimed by the attraction as the highest observation deck in the European Union. This guide was updated…

The Curtain Fig Tree in Yungaburra, Queensland.

Curtain Fig Tree, Yungaburra: Getting there, size & boardwalk

The Curtain Fig Tree near Yungaburra, Queensland, is 50 metres tall, and has a distinctive veil of aerial branches. A short walk along an elevated boardwalk takes you there. What is the Curtain Fig Tree? The Curtain Fig Tree is a large fig tree near…

Copenhagen day trip to Sweden: The Hamlet and Kronborg Castle tour

If you have one free day in Copenhagen, this is a strong contender for how to spend it. A single guided tour takes you to Kronborg Castle — Shakespeare's Elsinore — then across the Øresund Strait by ferry to Sweden, visiting the medieval university city…