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The city of Chopin and the royal capital of Poland for 500 years, Krakow is one of Europe's most beautiful cities an architectural gem.
Centred around a magnificent medieval square, the city has more than 6,000 historic buildings and monuments, 18 museums, 2.5million artworks, one of Europe's oldest universities and 140-plus churches. Spared any significant war damage, the city is a delight to explore.
Prague is often described as The Magical City, The Golden City or City of a Hundred Spires. Whatever name you choose, it is one of Europe's most renowned and enthralling capitals.
Architecturally it is wonderful, ranging from medieval through to baroque and Art Nouveau. Prague will delight you at every turn, full of palaces, cathedrals, beautiful churches and, dominating, all is the Hradcany, the extraordinary complex surrounding the great cathedral and magnificent palace, towering above the Vltava river and the old town below – the heart of the Czech nation since medieval times.
Venice is unique and one of the most beautiful cities on earth. It has a huge array of palaces, aristocratic mansions, churches and galleries but there's a quieter side too. Lose yourself in the tangle of alleys discovering another Venice, where traditional shops heave with colourful fresh vegetables and the locals chat over a cappuccino.
Two more of Europe's great cultural cities are Berlin and Dresden.
The outpouring of joy and energy accompanying the fall of the Berlin Wall has rekindled Berlin's legendary vibrancy. Dresden is, perhaps, more sedate yet equally revelling in its renewed splendour. Reported by This is 13 hours ago.
The city of Chopin and the royal capital of Poland for 500 years, Krakow is one of Europe's most beautiful cities an architectural gem.
Centred around a magnificent medieval square, the city has more than 6,000 historic buildings and monuments, 18 museums, 2.5million artworks, one of Europe's oldest universities and 140-plus churches. Spared any significant war damage, the city is a delight to explore.
Prague is often described as The Magical City, The Golden City or City of a Hundred Spires. Whatever name you choose, it is one of Europe's most renowned and enthralling capitals.
Architecturally it is wonderful, ranging from medieval through to baroque and Art Nouveau. Prague will delight you at every turn, full of palaces, cathedrals, beautiful churches and, dominating, all is the Hradcany, the extraordinary complex surrounding the great cathedral and magnificent palace, towering above the Vltava river and the old town below – the heart of the Czech nation since medieval times.
Venice is unique and one of the most beautiful cities on earth. It has a huge array of palaces, aristocratic mansions, churches and galleries but there's a quieter side too. Lose yourself in the tangle of alleys discovering another Venice, where traditional shops heave with colourful fresh vegetables and the locals chat over a cappuccino.
Two more of Europe's great cultural cities are Berlin and Dresden.
The outpouring of joy and energy accompanying the fall of the Berlin Wall has rekindled Berlin's legendary vibrancy. Dresden is, perhaps, more sedate yet equally revelling in its renewed splendour. Reported by This is 13 hours ago.