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Piazza San Marco—the storied square punctuated by its 11th century basilica—endures as an awe-inspiring portal to the city’s many splendors
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The “best little street in Paris” offers tasty cheese, delectable pastries & old-fashioned merchants - an irresistible slice of authentic neighborhood life
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An after-dark walk takes in the Eternal City’s most famous fountains, grand palaces, a soaring temple, candlelit outdoor cafes and street musicians
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The city's historic core is an exquisitely preserved showcase of Czech culture, including Art Nouveau architecture and some of the best beer in Europe
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A decade and a half after an ethnic war, Bosnia and Herzegovina's most inviting city is re-emerging as a tourist destination
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A bustling modern metropolis, the Turkish city also reminds travelers that the charm of traditional cultures is still something to value
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For those willing to follow the uphill lanes, this Greek island offers tradition, magnificent views of the harbor and a relaxing vacation spot
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When Austrians want to enjoy the great outdoors, they head for a region of forested slopes, beckoning trails—and great fishing
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On a mountainside above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, Swiss traditions persist in a 700-year-old hamlet populated by contented cows and hospitable villagers
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In Florence, Michelangelo's masterpiece epitomizes the heroic power and surpassing artistry of the Renaissance
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Dominated by the Soviets for 50 years, the Estonian capital boasts medieval architecture and signature chic, attracting admirers of Old World character
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On western Ireland's remote and rugged peninsula, traditional Irish culture thrives
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The storybook countryside of hedgerows, grazing sheep, thatched-roof cottages and stately homes harks back to the days of the medieval wool trade
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Italy's answer to the French Riviera offers swimming, hiking, romance and relaxation along the Mediterranean
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Ancient fortresses offer glimpses of medieval brutality and 19th-century Romanticism
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Belgium's exquisitely preserved medieval city is home to picturesque canals, gilded architecture, great beer and handcrafted chocolate
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Home to a giant amusement park, a vintage trolley and an old-time variety show, Blackpool is northwest England's glittering beach city
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The park-like city of Baden-Baden, nestled in the Black Forest, is renowned for its restorative spas and elegant casino
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On Portugal's south coast, The Algarve is home to both sun-seeking tourists and working fishermen with their colorful boats
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On this small island on the south edge of Denmark, visitors wander down picturesque streets of thatched cottages and savor the coastal views
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