Verona’s main cathedral, dedicated to Santa Maria Matricolare, sits on the site of two earlier churches destroyed in the 1117 earthquake. The current building mixes Romanesque and later Gothic elements, with frescoes, sculptures, and quiet side chapels worth a look.

Travellers who enjoy going slightly off the beaten track should not miss the Museum of Human Anatomy in Pisa. First opened in 1832, the museum collected thousands of pieces of highly accurate anatomical models made for educational-scientific purposes. Certainly an unusual and macabre attraction. A section of the museum is dedicated to anatomical paintings by Giovanni Paolo Mascagni, who was famed for his mind-blowingly intricate and accurate colour illustrations. Another section contains archaeological finds, such as funerary objects from pre-Columbian civilisations, with fabrics, vases and various utensils, mummies and sarcophagi.

Thousands of students come to the Ocean Institute, which has garnered awards for its hands-on programs. They educate students on everything about the Ocean and California history. Don't miss out on their Bioluminescent Night Cruises the summer months.

Established in 1973, the Koala Hospital is a charitable organisation that takes care of around 2,000 koalas who live in the lush, green region of Port Macquarie, The area is home to the biggest population of coastal koalas in Australia. Walk around the grounds to see the koalas in care and watch them being fed daily by volunteers at 8am and 3pm.