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Barcelona (Spain) The most populous city of Catalonia: Barcelona, one of the most dynamic and stylish cities in the world. Summer is serious party time, with week-long fiesta fun. But year-round the city sizzles - food, fashion, style, music and good times. The buildings, many the work of the eccentric genius Gaudí, will blow you away and the art, with significant collections by Picasso and Miró.
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Athens (Greece) The capital and largest city of Greece: Athens is an affable city enlivened by outdoor cafes, gardens and urban eccentrics. The city may look like a concrete jungle, but beyond this off-putting veneer it has heaps of charm. Almost every house and apartment has a balcony hanging with geraniums, and many of the city's streets and squares are fringed with orange trees. Away from the museums and monuments, the Acropolis and Omonia Square, Athens has a lively outdoor culture and zest for life.
Amsterdam (The Netherlands) The capital and largest city of the Netherlands: Amsterdam is one of the world's best hangouts, a canny blend of old and new: radical squatter art installations hang off 17th-century eaves, BMWs give way to bicycles, and triple-strength monk-made beer is served in steel and glass cafes. Amsterdam combines big city exuberance with small-town manageability.
Vienna (Austria) The capital of the Republic of Austria: Vienna was the showpiece of the all-conquering Habsburg dynasty. Monumental edifices line the city center, world-class museums burst with treasures, white stallions strut their way down mirrored halls, and renowned orchestras and angelic choirboys perform in lavish concert halls. Vienna has plenty of lower-brow pleasures too - walks in the woods, the river...
Edinburgh (Scotland) The capital city of Scotland: Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, has a magic that seldom fails to captivate visitors. Modern sophistication melds with staunch tradition from both ends of the social spectrum to create a unique whole, built in noble stone in the most spectacular of settings. It is no exaggeration to describe it as one of the most lovable, and livable.
Dublin (Ireland) The largest city in Ireland: History and culture rise up from the foundations, but what'll put a smile on your face is the city's garrulous sociability and irrepressible humor. Though Dublin's in a slightly sour mood these days, thanks to its troubled economy, the city does its very best to welcome visitors. Grab a pint at the Guinness Storehouse, explore Dublin Bay and Malahide Castle, drift down the River Liffey and enjoy Dublin's rich literary history.
Nice (France) Nizza Marittima: The French Riviera is all about relaxing in the sun and sea. Nice is one of the area's crown jewels - enjoy the panoramic views of Mt. Boron and take in the breathtaking vistas of Nice. It's also a good spot for day trips up and down the coast.
Paris (France) The capital and largest city in France: Paris is a city with monuments, boulevards, works of art... It's a city to taste: wine, chocolate, cheese, bread... And it's a city to hear: jazz, opera or world music, or perhaps you just like the sound of the metro cars whooshing by on their rubber wheels. First-time visitors often arrive in Paris with all sorts of expectations: of grand vistas, of intellectuals discussing weighty matters in cafes, of romance along the Seine....
Rome (Italy) The capital of Italy: The Eternal City: the Vatican, the Forum, the top speed of a Fiat Bambino, the Colosseum, or the bill for your caffe latte. Make like the locals and indulge your senses in the pleasures the city has to offer, from the grandiose thrill of feeling centuries of turbulent history under your feet to the small but potent intoxication of eating chestnut gelato on a hot day.
London (England) The capital of England: London - the grand resonance of its very name suggests history and might. Its opportunities for entertainment by day and night go on and on and on. It's a city that exhilarates and intimidates, a Monopoly board studded with stellar sights. It's a cosmopolitan mix of Third and First Worlds, the stubbornly traditional and the proudly avant-garde.
Florence (Italy) The capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany: The cultural and historical impact of Florence is overwhelming. Cradle of the Renaissance and home of Machiavelli, Michelangelo and the Medici, the city seems unfairly over-blessed with art, culture and history. Its striking buildings, formidable galleries and treasure-crammed churches attest to the Florentine love of display. Even long after it had set on the political and economic horizon, Florence upheld its elegant appearance: its skyline, all russet rooftops and lofty domes, is indeed picturesque...
Munich (Germany) The capital city of Bavaria: Munich is a sophisticated city that enjoys contradicting itself. With some ironic lederhosen and head down to the capital of Bavaria, where cutesy folk traditions ride alongside BMWs and Black Forest cake shares the table with haute cuisine. The city is a haven for all sorts of culture, with a staggering array of museums, a vibrant arts scene and the infamous revels of Oktoberfest.
Venice (Italy) The capital of the region Veneto: Today the brilliance and influence have long since faded, leaving a town of tarnished glories, out of time and out of place, so achingly beautiful it's hard not to look for the back of the set. It is possible to get beneath the surface of this city, you just need patience. The highlights for travelers here include a gondola ride down the canals, St. Mark's Basilica, and the labyrinth of narrow passageways, alleys, and delicate bridges that make up this one-of-a-kind city.
Milan (Italy) And the capital of the region of Lombardy: This stylish city is also the world's design capital and rivals Paris as a leading fashion center. Milan is all about worldly pleasures and getting around with good Milan tips and suggestions is key. Shopping is of almost religious significance. For visitors one of the highlights is Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in Santa Maria delle Grazie. Milan's La Scala is one of the world's best known opera houses.Theater and film flourish in this fashionable milieu, as does a hopping club scene and a slew of tempting restaurants.
Madrid (Spain) The capital of Spain: Strangers quickly become friends, passion blooms in an instant, and visitors are swiftly addicted to the city's charms. After a few days in Madrid you will not want to leave. Glide your way through the Royal Palace, the Paseo del Prado and the Puerta de Alcalá, watch a dazzling flamenco show, or simply sample the delicious tapas of Spain's capital.
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