The New Museum - State Museum for Art and Design - with its curved glass facade rises over the medieval city walls in the beginning of Nuremberg's Old Town. The handsome museum has received many awards for its striking modern architecture and is a venue for contemporary art and design.

This compact yet informative museum details the history of Cantabria with artefacts from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages, plus interactive exhibits. Explanations are provided in both English and Spanish.

Tucked away on Cozumel's rugged northeastern tip, Punta Molas is a haven for those seeking untouched natural beauty. The iconic white-and-red lighthouse, known as Faro de Punta Molas, stands as a historic sentinel amidst the surrounding tropical vegetation and pristine beaches. Reaching this remote area often requires a guided off-road tour, as the terrain can be challenging. Once there, visitors are treated to panoramic views where the bright blue sky seamlessly merges with the Caribbean Sea. The area is also home to small Mayan ruins.

A weekend trip to Ghent is simply not complete without a visit to the mysterious ‘Castle of the Counts’. This important sight in Ghent is a castle with a very turbulent past, closely intertwined with the complex—often stormy—political and social history of the city. It is the only remaining mediaeval castle with a moat and largely intact defence system in Flanders. Your visit to the Castle of the Counts will give you a complete picture of heraldic culture in the 12th century. The gatehouse, ramparts, keep, count’s residence and stables are open to visitors. Be sure to go up the long spiral staircase to the museum of torture devices on the top floor of the Castle of the Counts. Here, you will find a unique collection of instruments for torture and coercion, as well as a collection of weapons. The Castle of the Counts also hosts all kinds of cultural activities, events and activities, for example during the Ghent Festivities. It is also a popular place to get married for Ghent’s locals. Let’s not forget the time the Castle of the Counts was occupied by protesting students in 1949! Explore the castle during your weekend trip in Ghent and find out all about the ‘Battle of the Castle of the Counts’. The keep, symbol of the Counts’ power Go back in time inside this majestic fortress. Its history goes back to the time of the Roman occupation, when there was already a settlement on a sand bank by the River Lys. After a brief period of Viking plundering, the Counts of Flanders converted the earlier wooden constructions into a keep (living quarters) in the Middle Ages, with ramparts built entirely of stone, replete with 24 towers. The imposing building with its military architecture was a symbol of the Counts’ power in the turbulent city of Ghent. Do you want to dig deep into the history of Ghent? This is where you need to be. Ghent, full of charming history and modern vibrancy.