A commercial area since the early 1800s, Water Square with the building of Albert George Market have for centuries been a lively scene of trade in the history of Falmouth. The famous clock tower is an integral part of the historic quarter, which can be enjoyed by browsing the crafts of local vendors or lounging at one of the many bars nearby.

It is an engineering marvel, the world's steepest steam-operated railway. This is Tasmania's West Coast Wilderness Railway, and it is 28 tonnes of special. Today, passengers are moved by the same locomotives that began the run from Queenstown back in 1896. They take a comfortable 16-kilometre run through the wildlands, uphill through spectacular landscapes and down to a place called Dubbill Barrill, with stops for a little gold panning and sightseeing. These locos were originally built to move copper ore for the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company, delivering the mine's deep riches out of a massive, landlocked deposit at Queenstown to the port of Strahan, and from there, to the world. And every passenger is greeted by one of the line's original workhorses, a 28-tonne steam locomotive that's ready to roll — and guaranteed to raise a smile.

With only a handful of glowing bays in the entire world, Luminous Lagoon is an unmissable sight for those staying overnight in Falmouth. Guided boat tours usually start at dusk and take visitors to waters where millions of microorganisms, called dinoflagellates, illuminate the lagoon once it is agitated by boats — or daring swimmers submerging for a really hands-on experience.

The creations of the famous architect Jože Plečnik (1872–1957) put a mark on three cities of Central Europe: Vienna, Prague, but most of all his beloved hometown of Ljubljana. It was Plečnik’s objective to breathe new life into Ljubljana by redesigning it into a comprehensive masterpiece. The most prominent landmarks include the Triple Bridge (Tromostovje), the Cobbler’s Bridge (Čevljarski most), the building of the National and the University library, the Križanke summer theatre, the Žale cemetery and others.