Shortlist
The Biggest Roman Amphitheatres in Europe and How to Visit Them
The largest Roman amphitheatres in Europe, ranked by size, and eight arenas worth crossing Europe for, with the booking rules and seasons to know.
Weekend theme
Castles and history
Fortresses, ruins and Roman stones.
16 guides
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United KingdomShortlist
Things to Do in York with Kids: 10 Family Favourites
Ten ways to fill a family weekend in York: a Viking time-travel ride, the National Railway Museum, a cat-spotting trail, city walls and chocolate-making.
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Germany48-hour guide
Berlin in 48 Hours: The Wall, Museum Island and Kreuzberg
A two-day Berlin route through Cold War history, Museum Island and the city’s best neighbourhoods, with the closures and bookings to know this autumn.
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ItalyRegion guide
Things to Do in Sicily: Volcanoes, Temples and Street Food
Sicily is too big for one weekend, so pick a side. Two clear long-weekend routes, east and west, with Etna, Greek temples and Palermo’s markets.
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Ireland48-hour guide
Best Things to Do in Dublin: A 48-Hour Weekend Guide
Dublin rewards a weekend of books, history and pub talk. Here is a clear 48-hour route, with the booking rules for Trinity and Kilmainham Gaol.
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Hungary48-hour guide
Budapest in a Weekend: 48 Hours of Baths, Views and Cafés
A two-day Budapest route across Buda and Pest: castle views, the Parliament, thermal baths and historic cafés, plus what’s changed in 2026.
