| 1. Vienna, Austria | Add to eGuidebook
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| Vienna today is robed in 18th-century charm and 19th-century grandeur. Its old-world ambience comes from the friendliness of its inhabitants as well as the history of its architecture. The Viennese invented the cafe society, and they continue to perfect the art of sophisticated relaxation.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 2. Prague, Czech Republic | Add to eGuidebook
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| Prague is a city of stunning physical beauty. The capitals of many other European nations were flattened or heavily damaged during World War II, but Prague survived intact. Thanks to Prague's role as a focal point of culture and commerce for nearly a millennium, it retains evidence of the many nationalities that have influenced and sometimes dominated its course in history. Gothic and baroque spires, art-nouveau facades and even cubist structures reflect a crucible of German, Italian, Flemish an... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 3. Paris, France | Add to eGuidebook
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| Paris, "The City of Light," has been written about, filmed and photographed countless times. Although it seems as if we all know Paris even before we see it, nothing compares to actually being there. Going up the Eiffel Tower, walking along the Seine at dusk or sipping coffee at an elegant sidewalk cafe are uniquely Parisian experiences-and the wonder of it is that real life takes on an aura of magical make-believe, so that it seems just like being in the movies.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 4. Berlin, Germany | Add to eGuidebook
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| From the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of the city, Berlin has restlessly reinvented itself as a political, business and entertainment center. But even before its roller-coaster ride through the 20th century, a 19th-century observer remarked that the city was constantly on the verge of becoming, never in a state of being.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 5. Athens, Greece | Add to eGuidebook
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| Sights in ancient Greece and Athens, especially, take on a larger importance than in most other places in the world. They are histories of democracy, Western civilization and philosophy firsthand. You can't help but walk around the Parthenon and the rest of the Acropolis and dream about the great ones who have come before you and whose footsteps you're in.... Goto Destination Guide » |
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| Dublin, Ireland, is the small, charming, eminently walkable city visitors expect, and the corner pub offers a warm welcome. Wry perceptions are uttered with a winsome Irish lilt in Dublin. And, as visitors to Dublin stroll along the city's handsome Georgian squares, they'll realize the necessity of an umbrella.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 7. Florence, Italy | Add to eGuidebook
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| Florence, Italy, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world; for many visitors, Florence is the most splendid. And while travel to Florence is centered on its attractions, including the Florence museums, palaces and churches that overflow with masterful paintings and sculpture, it is not limited to those destinations.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 8. Rome, Italy | Add to eGuidebook
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| Rome, Italy, seems to have its own gravitational pull, attracting not only millions of tourists each year, but also the most creative artists and thinkers of every era. All that surrounds a visitor in Rome-the stunning art and architecture, the terrible traffic, the grandeur of scale and the lively (almost hyperanimated) citizens-guarantees an unforgettable trip.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 9. Venice, Italy | Add to eGuidebook
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| Venice, Italy, is romance: a bridge arching over a canal, a gondola gliding by, the moon reflecting off water. Venice is history: the Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace), Piazza San Marco, the Grand Canal, great art and great museums. Venice is modern: the headline names and paparazzi of the Venice Film Festival, the vibrating excitement of Carnival in the 10 days before Lent begins.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 10. Amsterdam, Netherlands | Add to eGuidebook
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| Tell anyone you're going to Amsterdam and there's a fair chance they'll either sigh with envy or give you a sly nod. Amsterdam's reputation for tolerance laced with sin precedes it, but equally renowned are its scenic and cultural attractions. Amsterdam hotels are known for their cleanliness and hospitality, its restaurants offer world cuisine, and along the city streets is a shopper's paradise. Most visitors fall in love with the city and return again and again.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 11. Lisbon, Portugal | Add to eGuidebook
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| Lisbon's hodgepodge of historical periods and cultures is a major source of its charm and travel appeal. A sprawling city on the banks of the Tagus River, Lisbon constantly reminds travelers that Portugal has been conquered several times, that it developed (and lost) its own illustrious empire and that, for much of the 20th century, it isolated itself from the rest of the world.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 12. Madrid, Spain | Add to eGuidebook
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| Madrid, Spain, strikes a balance between constant, almost chaotic motion and uncompromising leisure. Madrilenos, as Madrid's residents are called, seem always to be on the go, except when they're taking long breaks to eat, drink and enjoy life. The competing urges to move or sit for hours are cleverly reconciled in the Madrid institution known as ir de tapas, which entails hopping leisurely from one tapas bar to the next.... Goto Destination Guide » |
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| If you're visiting London, England, for the first time, you may arrive expecting a European city that overflows with pomp and pageantry. Few visitors to London will fail to be impressed by the grandeur and history of such monumental sights as Westminster Abbey or St. Paul's Cathedral, but that's only a small slice of today's London.... Goto Destination Guide » |
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