Used a backdrop for weddings, the Loretto Chapel is one of Santa Fe's oldest and most dear attractions. Formerly a Roman Catholic church, it now serves as a museum and wedding venue. Perhaps beyond its grand beauty and elegance, Loretto Chapel's continued allure lies in its mysterious spiral staircase. Both the identity of its builder and the stunning physics of its construction - there were no supports holding it as it spirals into the choir loft - remain a mystery. Legend says that St. Joseph himself made it, as the man who did build the staircase disappeared before the nuns were able to pay him, and the wood used was not native to the area. It is a stunning salute to the science of physics and the hearts of believers.

Wander off the beaten path and explore this deserted seaside village. Described as Palma's best kept secret, this remote village consists of quaint but abandoned fishermen's houses sandwiched into caves and cliffsides, overlooking crystal clear water perfect for swimming and diving.

This is one of the major political centres of the European Union, with the Council of Europe, the Palace of Human Rights and the European Parliament all clustered close to the Rhine. Visits are upon reservation only, but even a walk around those huge buildings is worth seeing.

Right outside the Dadar station, the crowd of people flows into this tiny street filled with vendors and their red, blue and yellow bouquets of flowers. If you're up for it, you can also bargain with them to get a chance at an even lower price.