AARHUS

This year, Denmark’s second city is celebrating its heritage with a huge programme of free historical events. They range from Røde Orm, a magnificent Viking saga performed under the stars, to The Garden, a visual arts project exploring man’s relationship with nature. Stroll the circular skywalk on the roof of the ARoS museum for 360-degree views of the city through rainbowtinted windows, delve into the stylish cafés of the Latin Quarter, then feast on Michelin-starred dishes presented like works of art at Wassim Hallal’s Restaurant Frederikshøj.

This page, clockwise from top left: contrasting colour in Mérida; café culture in Aarhus; Bordeaux’s pretty city streets; azure Lake Ohrid; Hull’s marina