Ferrara - Estense Castle

Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta, situated within the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, is a remarkable cultural landscape. The area comprises the urban centre of Ferrara and adjoining agricultural lands within the ancient and vast Po River Delta. The inscribed UNESCO property extends to the ring of defensive walls that first enclosed the historic urban centre of Ferrara in the 12th century. Over time, the encircling walls of the medieval town were extended to accommodate urban growth, and today the walls encircle the medieval city, the Cathedral of San Giorgio and the Estense Castle. The Estense Castle is a moated medieval castle in the center of Ferrara. It consists of a large block with four corner towers.

Unesco: Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta
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Date: July 24

Leavenworth Reindeer Farm

Leavenworth Reindeer Farm is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, and located just one mile from the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth. The Leavenworth Reindeer Farm is a family-owned and operated business that opened its doors to the public in 2012. Over the years, the farm has grown into a beloved attraction that draws visitors from far and wide. During the holiday season, the farm is adorned with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and holiday music playing softly in the background. The farm’s atmosphere captures the essence of a cozy, traditional Christmas.

Thank you Helen!
Date: June 30

Trento

Trento is a city in the Trentino Alto Adige region of northern Italy. It’s known for the Buonconsiglio Castle, home to late-medieval fresco cycles. Trento Cathedral, featuring a rose window and a baroque chapel, sits on Piazza Duomo. Piazza Duomo is the beating heart of Trento and a showcase of Renaissance architecture. The square is framed by pastel-colored buildings with frescoed facades, creating an open-air gallery that’s as picturesque as it is historically rich. 

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Date: July 22

Landwasser Viaduct

The Landwasser Viaduct is a single-track six-arched curved limestone railway viaduct. It spans the Landwasser between Schmitten and Filisur, in the canton of Graubünden. With its 65m high pillars, tapering towards the top, the viaduct is one of the most elegant bridge constructions in Graubünden. The most frequently photographed feature of the Rhaetian Railways. Between Thusis and St. Moritz the Landwasser viaduct is the most spectacular construction on the 63 kilometers long Albula stretch. And the Albula and Bernina routes of the scenic Rhaetian railway form part of the UNESCO World Heritage list since mid July 2008 – as first of three railway lines worldwide.

Unesco: Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes
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Date: July 28

Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned for adventure sports, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns. The Milky Way is visible over Queenstown, particularly during the winter months (June-August) when the galactic core is most prominent. To get the best view, it's best to find a location away from city lights and ideally during a new moon when the sky is darkest.

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Date: June 23

Shiretoko Goko Lakes

Shiretoko Goko Lakes, five small lakes mysteriously located in the midst of primeval forests backed up against the Shiretoko Mountain Range, are the habitat of many wild animals. You can see an abundance of the great nature with traces of brown bear scratches and black woodpecker bites. The five lakes are renowned as a symbolic scenic spot of the World Heritage Site Shiretoko because you can enjoy many different beautiful landscapes all in one place, from sea and lakes to forests and mountains.

Unesco: Shiretoko 
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Date: July 31

Mataró

Located at the heart of the region of Maresme, Barcelona, we find Mataró, with a rich history that dates back to Roman times. Its significant marina and beach are some of the main attractions found in this gorgeous coastal town. Mataró, a thriving industrial, commercial and tourist town in Costa de Maresme, is heir to a long and rich historic legacy that goes back to the Roman square of Lluro, as can be seen at the archaeological site of Llauder Tower, which contains the ruins of a typical Roman villa from the 1st to the 3rd century AD. However, many other significant events have left their landmark in this town, such as the 1848 construction of the first railway in the history of the Iberian Peninsula, which linked Barcelona and Mataró. The old city centre is delimited by the 16th-century walled enclosure. In the centre, we find the 15th-century basilica of Santa María, with a medieval and Neo-Romanesque façade added in the 19th century. Nowadays, La Wrier and La Rambla are the main commercial arteries in the city.

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Date: August 4

Ballarat Wildife Park

The Ballarat Wildife Park specialises in native Australian animals and a wide variety of exotic species including reptiles, meerkats and tigers. From free roaming kangaroos, koalas, wombats, tasmanian devils, eagles, giant tortoises, crocodiles and alligators to a large display of Lizards and both venomous and non-venomous snakes.

Thank you Daniel!
Date: July 20

Nuremberg Zoo

The dolphin lagoon in Nuremberg Zoo where dolphins swim together with sea lions under the open sky. They currently have 6 dolphins and 7 sea lions. With an area of ​​65 hectares, it is one of the largest zoos in Europe and the second largest zoo in Germany. Since 2018, the Nuremberg Zoo has only been home to female bottlenose dolphins. The facility is no longer participating in captive breeding.

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Date: August 5

China Art Palace

The China Art Museum is the new incarnation of the China Pavilion, built for the Shanghai World Expo 2010. In its 160,000sqm of floor space, it hosts an amazing art collection mostly of Modern Chinese art.

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Date: May 26