Founded by the Romans in the 1st century BCE, Barcelona is the second-largest city in Spain. The Catalan capital is known for its urban beaches, vibrant nightlife and monumental buildings, and especially for being home to some of Antoni Gaudi’s most prominent architectural masterpieces like the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and Casa Batlló. Its many attractions, unique culture, delicious food ...
Nicknamed “the Capital of Europe” and “Comic City,” Brussels is one of the most significant cities in Europe, culturally, economically and politically. Set on an island in the river Senne on a busy trade route between Bruges, Ghent and Cologne, it was a major textile commercial and industrial powerhouse in the Middle Ages. Today, Brussels is a vibrant city known ...
Founded by the Romans in the 1st century BCE, Frankfurt am Main may only be the fifth-largest city in Germany, but it is one of its most important banking and financial hubs. The capital of the Hesse Bundesland is known for its collection of shiny skyscrapers, renovated medieval buildings and shopping malls, and especially for being one of Europe’s most ...
Very much in spite of the Lyonnais, who feel a great rivalry against Parisians, most visitors to Lyon think of it as a human-scale version of Paris. This city is unusual among European places in the sense that it hosts museums and cultural institutions worthy of a capital and still retains a laid-back joie de vivre attitude. Lyon has many ...
Although it is sometimes overshadowed by other great destinations such as Paris and the Côte d’Azur, Lyon is one of France‘s most interesting urban centres. The third-largest city in the country offers an excellent combination of historical sites, world-class cuisine, great hotels and everything you are looking for in a city perfect for an urban weekend getaway. Since 24 hours ...
Berlin is Germany’s capital and most important urban center. With over three and a half million inhabitants in around 850 square kilometers, Berlin is a true European metropolis. The German capital’s unique history makes it unlike any other city in the world. Since its founding in the Middle Ages, Berlin has grown by incorporating surrounding towns and small cities in ...
Visiting Ephesus is one of the best things to do in Turkey and is high on the list of many travelers to this beautiful country. Its ancient ruins attract more than 2 million visitors. You can visit Ephesus in one morning, but the city of Selçuk, just outside the archaeological site, also has many things to do. This Ephesus travel ...
Jerez de Los Caballeros is a small town located in the Spanish region of Extremadura, about 75 kilometres south of Badajoz and very close to the border with Portugal and the province of Huelva. Built on two imposing hills next to the Ardila River, a tributary of the Guadiana, Jerez de Los Caballeros has been inhabited since prehistoric times, as ...
Where to stay in Prague: What You Need to Know Deciding where to stay in Prague will depend on the style of the area you want for your visit to the Czech capital. Unlike other European capitals, such as Rome or Brussels, Prague is still a cheap place to stay, with prices closer to those of Berlin. Also, the quality/price ...
Where to Stay in Budapest: What You Need to Know Known as “The Pearl of the Danube”, the “Paris of the East” and for also as “The World Capital of Medicinal Waters”, Budapest has as many names as charms and attractions. A must-see destination for many, Budapest is always at the top of the list for every European travel junky. ...