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Rocky Steps, Philadelphia: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

The first time I watched someone run up the Rocky Steps in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, they were wearing business attire – full suit, briefcase in hand – and still felt compelled to throw their arms up at the top. That's when it struck me: these 72…

The Museum of Western Film History in Lone Pine, California.

Museum of Western Film History, Lone Pine: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

Overview: History, what to expect, and unique features of the museum The Museum of Western Film History is located in Lone Pine, California, a small town recognised as the “Movie Capital of the World” due to its proximity to the dramatic Alabama Hills. The museum…

The Leopoldskron Palace lake in Salzburg, Austria.

Visiting Salzburg’s key Sound of Music filming locations

The Sound of Music is still hugely popular in Salzburg, 60 years after the film was released. 5 top Salzburg Sound of Music sites The Mozart Bridge on the Salzach River – where the Trapp children skip. The Leopoldskron Palace lake – where Maria and…

The Sixteen Going On Seventeen gazebo from the Sound of Music at Salzburg's Hellbrun Palace.

Why the Sound of Music gazebo is at Hellbrunn Palace

The gazebo at Hellbrunn Palace – famous as the setting for Sixteen Going On Seventeen in the Sound of Music – was originally at Leopoldskron Palace. The Sound of Music gazebo, summarised The gazebo at Salzburg’s Hellbrunn Palace featured in 1965 movie the Sound of…

Visiting the Karel Zeman Museum, Prague: planning guide and tips

The special effects-focused Karel Zeman Museum is one of Prague's quirkiest museums. Here's everything you need to know about visiting – including opening times, ticket prices and accessibility information. Karel Zeman Museum: History and overview The Karel Zeman Museum in Prague is a hands-on tribute…