Malahide Castle - The castle is set on 250 acres of parkland in the pretty seaside town of Malahide, was both a fortress and a private home for nearly 800 years and is an interesting mix of architectural styles. 

Hugh Lane Gallery - which is funded by Dublin Corporation, houses one of Ireland's foremost collections of modern and contemporary art. The original collection, donated by the Gallery's founder Sir Hugh Lane, has now grown to include almost 2000 artworks, ranging from the Impressionist masterpieces of Manet, Monet, Renoir and Degas to works by leading national and international contemporary artists. The Gallery also has a dynamic temporary exhibitions, often encompassing the permanent collection, as well as exploring new expression in multimedia. The Gallery also stages historical and retrospective exhibitions, particularly of Irish art.

Trinity College - The University was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I to ‘civilise’ Dublin and is Ireland’s oldest and most famous college. Standing on a self-contained site in the heart of Dublin, the College covers some 40 acres of cobbled squares and green spaces, around buildings which represent the accumulated architectural riches of nearly three centuries. Its thirteen and a half thousand staff and students form a compact academic community and are at the same time an intimate part of the city's life. Many of Ireland’s writers were educated at Trinity College. Ireland’s largest collection of books and manuscripts is housed in the Trinity College Library. It’s principle treasure is the 8th century hand-illuminated Book of Kells, generally considered the most striking manuscript ever produced in the Anglo-Saxon world and one of the greatest masterpieces of early Christian art.

Glendalough Monastic Site - Its famous round tower is one of the most enduring images of County Wicklow. The English name Glendalough comes from the Irish Gleann Dá Locha, which translates, to "the valley of the two lakes". It was here that St. Kevin founded a monastery in the sixth century. From this beginning the site grew to become famous as a centre of learning throughout Europe. Indeed, Ireland was known as the "Island of Saints and Scholars". Standing amid the remains of this monastic settlement, one can feel a powerful sense of peace and tranquility. The settlement continued to expand for 600 years and was destroyed in 1398. The surviving buildings date from the 8th and 12th centuries. 

Kilkenny Castle - The castle stands dramatically on a strategic height that commands a crossing on the River Nore and dominates the 'High Town' of Kilkenny City. Over the eight centuries of its existence, many additions and alterations have been made to the fabric of the building, making Kilkenny Castle today a complex structure of various architectural styles. The original Anglo-Norman stone castle was built for William Marshal, 4th Earl of Pembroke (c.1146-1219) during the first decade of the thirteenth century. 

Cobh Heritage Centre - This traces the story of the exodus from Ireland during the famine years. Irish emigration reached unprecedented proportions during the famine as people fled from hunger and disease. The Queenstown Heritage Centre also tells the story of the Titanic. The pride of the White Star Line arrived at Roches Point (the outer anchorage of Queenstown Harbour) at 11.30am. 

Adare - Adare is regarded as being Ireland's prettiest and most picturesque village, and is a haven for those wishing to escape and unwind taking in its medieval surroundings. Situated on the river Maigue, a tributary of the river Shannon, Adare is steeped in history dating back to 1200ad. Adare has been the subject of many rebellions, wars and conquests, leaving behind a legacy of historical monuments. In the early 19th century, the Earl of Desmond, laid the plan for the existing streets and townhouses of Adare. These lands and dwellings were rented to tenants, under various agreements, some of which still exist today. There are three fascinating abbeys in Adare.

The highlights of Sofia - founded over 7,000 years ago around numerous hot and cold mineral springs, which are still available today, Sofia has flourished and declined around a variety of civilizations. It is one of the oldest settlements in Europe and numerous archaeological, cultural and historical monuments from its rich Thracian, Byzantine, Roman, Slav and Turkish history have been preserved among the modern edifices, the blend of the new and the old lending a charming quality to the capital. 

National Historical Museum - The 22 000 exhibits show the development of the social, cultural and political life on the territory of Bulgaria. Amongst the most spectacular exhibits are the unique gold treasures from Panagyurishte and the Thracian silver from Rogozen, as well as silver and bronze jewellery from the Bronze Age. 

Boyana Church - It consists of three buildings. The Eastern Church was built during the 10th century.  The second church was built during the 13th century, and the frescoes dates back to 1259, making it one of the most important medieval collections of medieval paintings.

Rila Monastery (10th century) - the largest monastery on the Balkans. It is a genuine treasure house of artworks, valuable frescoes and historical documents. 

Koprivshtitsa - located 120 km east of Sofia; Koprivshtitsa is one of the famous museum-towns in Bulgaria, declared national historical and architectural reserve. In this town one can still feel the spirit of the Bulgarian National Revival. Narrow cobbled streets, arch-like bridges, stone fountains, high stone walls with big gates leading to picturesque houses create an inimitable romantic atmosphere. Every house here is a masterpiece: blue, yellow, red houses with verandas, bay windows and eaves, rooms decorated with wood carvings, lit up by brightly colored rugs and cushions, its cobblestone streets, winding between high white stone walls and gardens full of greenery.