Gamla Stan, Stockholm's historic Old Town, is a fascinating district that transports visitors back in time with its cobblestone streets, medieval architecture, and rich cultural heritage. Strolling through Gamla Stan's narrow alleyways, you'll come across a treasure trove of well-preserved buildings, including the iconic Royal Palace and the renowned Storkyrkan Cathedral. The neighbourhood's charming squares, such as Stortorget and Järntorget, are adorned with colourful facades and brimming with cosy cafés, traditional restaurants, and charming shops. Gamla Stan also offers an array of museums and cultural attractions.

Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow is an ideal destination for those with limited time to explore the city, offering free admission to its imposing premises in a leafy Victorian park bearing the same name. With 22 galleries spanning diverse themes, the museum caters to a wide range of interests and is also particularly child-friendly. Visitors can immerse themselves in natural history, art, local history and explore a vast array of artifacts from around the globe, with highlights that include works by Salvador Dalí and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

The blended styles of the Roman Catholic church (Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-de-la-Seds) date back to the 11th century although it could almost be classified as post-modern. As a concentrate of church architecture throughout the centuries, it features a fascinating mixture of styles that wait to be explored.

La Musée De La Marine is the right place for learning about the town’s maritime history: from the lives of galley slaves to the attacks of pirates led by Redbeard – not to mention the young Captain Napoleon Bonaparte who helped to destroy the town after it had been handed over to the English after the Revolution.