Römerberg is the medieval square at the heart of Frankfurt’s Old Town. Destroyed in World War II and later rebuilt, it’s now a popular place to wander among reconstructed houses and historic landmarks. At its centre stands the Fountain of Justice, with a statue of Justitia holding the scales, while the Römer, Frankfurt’s city hall for more than 600 years, remains the square’s most recognisable building. Hopefully, your timing is right and you will get to witness one of the public festivals that are held here.

The part of Hoi An most sought-after by visitors is its incredibly photogenic mustard-coloured Old Town, a UNESCO-listed collection of beautifully preserved buildings; some of these still function as private homes, while a total of 22 are open to the public and operate largely as museums. Of particular interest are historic merchant residences, some of which offer short guided tours (the Old House of Tan Ky is among the most interesting), and Chinese assembly halls used for gatherings and celebrations by individual ethnic groups. Visiting each attraction will require one of the 5 admission slips that come with a general Hoi An Ancient Town entry ticket.

Goethe House is the birthplace and childhood home of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born in 1749. Step inside to see the poet's study on the third floor, where Goethe wrote early works, including The Sorrows of Young Werther and began Faust.