Strasbourg may be situated in France now, but its German roots are still very evident. This city boasts charming half-timbered houses, cobbled squares and one of the largest medieval quarters in Europe. Even its cuisine is an interesting blend of German and French influences. And this probably should not be too surprising. Strasbourg is located… Continue Reading
12 Top Tourist Attractions in Leipzig
Leipzig is an historic city at the confluence of three rivers in eastern Germany. Just 160 km (100 miles) from Berlin, Saxony’s largest city was an important trade city during the days of the Roman Empire. The city is famous for its musicians: Bach, Wagner Mendelssohn and a boys choir that originated in the early… Continue Reading
12 Top Tourist Attractions in Verona
Verona is for lovers, especially for lovers of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Here, travelers can see the house where the Juliet who inspired the play was born; they can see the tomb where she is buried and in-between they can visit the church where Shakespeare married off the ill-fated couple. But Verona is much more… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Brussels
For sure, travelers to Brussels, the capital of Belgium, won’t lack for things to do and see. The city is a veritable smorgasbord of sights and sounds. It has gorgeous Gothic churches as well as a variety of other medieval buildings. The historic tourist attractions in Brussels blend well with it’s 21st century attractions. There… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in Romania. It is also a destination that has not yet made it on most travelers’ radars, which is both a shame and a blessing. It’s a shame because Bucharest, which was once known as the “Little Paris of the East,” is home to some gorgeous architecture, many… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Warsaw
Warsaw is a good place to experience a city that has been reborn several times, rising from the ashes like the proverbial Phoenix. Over the centuries, it has been plundered and invaded many times by forces from Sweden and France to Russia. It suffered heavy damage from German bombs in World War II. Yet, Warsaw… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Luang Prabang
With its many Buddhist temples and shrines, the northcentral Laotian city of Luang Prabang certainly lives up to its name, which translates as “Royal Buddhist image.” Though it has a population of less than 60,000 people, the city has a lot of offer travelers. In addition to the most important monastery in Laos, visitors will… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Bogota
Located more than 2,500 meters (8,000 feet) above sea level is Bogota, the high-altitude capital city of Colombia. Bogota is far larger than most people imagine, comparable in size to metropolises like New York City and Mexico City. Within Bogota, you’ll find plenty of fascinating sights. From the historic neighborhood of La Candelaria to the… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Quito
Set high in the rolling foothills of the Andes Mountains, Quito is a sprawling metropolis filled with cultural and historical treasures. Founded by 16th-century Spanish conquistadors on the site of an ancient Incan city, the capital of Ecuador boasts the biggest and best-preserved historic center in the Americas. Featuring an artful blend of European and… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Shanghai
Visitors either love or hate Shanghai. Many hate the flood of humanity and irritating traffic jams that come with being China’s largest city with 24 million residents. Others gush about the meandering Huangpu River that divides old and new Shanghai (pronounced Shang high). Still others rave about the innovative architecture as well as the fabulous… Continue Reading
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