Copenhagen was once a Viking fishing settlement, and you can still find traces of the Norse explorers here. Visit reconstructed villages, the remains of a 1,000-year-old castle, and museums dedicated to the notorious raiders. Copenhagen also features a blend of modern architecture and historical artifacts such as the Round Tower observatory – a wonderful example of 17th-century architecture. Art galleries, narrow streets, canals, parks, and Baroque churches round out the city’s cultural attractions.
Founded in the mid-9th century, Ulm enjoyed a long history as a free imperial city, ruled only by the Holy Roman Emperor with no pesky princes in between. An important trade town for centuries, Ulm was also the birthplace of Albert Einstein. Rising 530 feet, Ulm Minster has the world’s tallest steeple, the top of which can be reached via 768 steps. Ulm’s younger sister city, Neo Ulm (or New Ulm) lies just across the Danube River and is part of Bavaria rather than Baden-Wurttemberg.
Standing about 10 miles southwest of Stuttgart and now known mostly as an automobile industry center (especially for DaimlerChrysler and Smart), Sindelfingen has a long history, some of which can still be witnessed firsthand. The Romanesque St. Martin’s Church dates from the 11th century, while the old Rathaus (city hall) is now the municipal museum. Other Altstadt (old town) sites include the unique Schwätzweiber (gossiping women) statue and the Fachwerkhäusern (half timbered houses).
Discover the best top things to do in Baza, Spain including Fuente De Los Canos Dorados, Iglesia Mayor, Templo Nuestra Senora De La Piedad, Palacio de los Enri-quez, Mirador Narvaez.
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Discover the best top things to do in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand including Pania of the Reef Statue, Nga Pou O Heretaunga, National Tobacco Company Building, A Wave in Time Statue, Spirit of Napier, Millenial Arch Sculpture, Lord Plunket Memorial.
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
Gubbio’s history pre-dates the Roman Empire to when it was, as Ikuvium, a major town for the ancient Umbrians. Now a city of 30,000, Gubbio has historical attractions spanning many periods. The 14th-century Palazzo dei Consoli houses Umbria’s largest collection of Roman artifacts. Gubbio’s most important date is May 15. Every year for centuries on that day, the Corsa dei Ceri has taken place: Three teams of twenty, each carrying three large wooden statues, race through the streets.
Bordered by the Kotorosl and Volga rivers, the historic city center of Yaroslavl is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The religious architecture is breathtaking and surreal, especially the emerald-domed Church of Elijah the Prophet and the gilded towers of the Assumption Cathedral. Numerous theaters, a philharmonic, a planetarium and a permanent circus round out the city’s art scene. Keep an eye on the time: Every hour on the hour, the proud namesake of the Monument to Bear statue gives a triumphant roar.
Discover the best top things to do in Alija del Infantado, Spain including Iglesia de San Verisimo, Iglesia de San Esteban, Iglesia de San Roman de Becares, Fuentes Naturales de Alija del Infantado, Puente de La Vizana en Alija del Infantado.
Dom Perignon, Cristal, Veuve Clicquot... The very names evoke images of decadence and luxury, from star-studded parties in sunny destinations to candlelit evenings in 5-star surrounds. Champagne-Ardenne breaks out the bubbly by the millions of cases every year, drawing thirsty travelers the world over to taste its unparalleled sparkling wines and explore the chalky caves in which the Champagne matures. The surrounding countryside is rife with deep forests, rolling limestone and bright waterways.
Just one hour from Brussels is Liege, a historical city on the river Meuse, dating back to Charlemagne. With a wonderful central location only one hour from Brussels by train or car, Liege must-see sites are the Prince-Bishops’ Place, Liege-Guillemins Station, Museum of Walloon Life, Church of Saint-Jacques, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Stay for its fun, vibrant night life.
Segrate (Lombard: Segraa [seˈɡrɑː]) is a town and comune (municipality) located in the Metropolitan City of Milan in the Lombardy region of northern Italy.
Discover the best top things to do in Belz, France including Chapelle De Saint Cado, Maison de Nichtarguer, Fontaine de devotion a St Cado, Calvaire monumental de 1822, Dolmen de Kerhuen.
Discover the best top things to do in Magliano Sabina, Italy including Santuario di Santa Maria delle Grazie, Centro Storico, Parrocchia San Liberatore Vescovo, Chiesa di San Pietro, Fontana dell'Unita d'Italia.
Discover the best top things to do in Haute-Corse, France including Ensemble constitue de la rampe Saint-Charles, Scala Santa, Le couvent des missionnaire Lazaristes, Fontaine des jesuites, Couvent Saint Antoine, Un navire de legende : le Casabianca, Monument de la resistance a Bastia, Chapelle de Notre Dame de la Serra, Vescovato, Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste.
Discover the best top things to do in Bouches-du-Rhone, France including Vierge doree, Pagode Phap Hoa, Monument aux Heros de la Mer, Le Dresseur d'Oursons, Obelisque d'Arles, Statue of Paul Cezanne, Monument Aux Morts Des Orients, Place Castellane, Monument en Memoire de Rimbaud, Fontaine Amedee Pichot.
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