Standing on top of Corcovado Mountain, 710 meters above sea level, Christ the Redeemer overlooks the metropolis below with outstretched arms. The statue named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, embraces the whole city, welcomes and protects, yet appears to keep a watchful eye on locals and visitors. Venture up through the Tijuca Rain Forest to the top of the mountain for a closer look and be rewarded by fabulous views of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, Copacabana, Ipanema, the Maracanã Stadium, and the Serra do Órgãos mountain range. You can hike up to the statue or comfortably reach it by way of a twenty-minute tram/car ride.

Discover the sounds, sights, stories, and magic of mythical Ireland, the land of the leprechaun, at this one-of-a-kind museum. This slice of magic in Dublin's city centre shares Ireland's rich storytelling and folklore tradition with audiences of all ages. Family-friendly tours take place during the day, while tellings of dark and twisted tales from mythology take place during the night.

The Erie Canal Museum is located in Syracuse in the last remaining Weighlock Building in America, weighlocks being used for the purpose of weighing cargo-carrying ships traveling the canal. The museum aims to preserve Erie Canal history, as well as provide insight into the significant impact the canal has made on Central New York, the United States and the world.

Considered a must-see in Rio de Janeiro, the Escadaria Selarón is not an ordinary staircase, but rather the life's work of a Chilean painter named Jorge Selarón, his odd obsession and his romantic homage to the city that adopted him. The 'Escadaria' is made up of 250 steps and over 2000 tiles: stretch your legs and get ready to climb an astonishing cascade of colours.