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Often called the gateway to Europe, the port city of Rotterdam is full of old-world charm, offering amazing views and a maze of wharves and canals, along with towering spires make for a beautiful sight. The Nazi bombardment of 1940 gutted most of the old city, so, you will notice that Rotterdam's architecture is an intriguing mix of old and new: modern glass skyscrapers often stand adjacent to 19th- and 18th-century buildings. During your walk, you will see three pre World War II buildings in the city center, the city hall, St. Laurence church and the White House. Explore the Museum Boymans van Beuningen, which houses a unique collection dating from the 14th century, or the Museum Voor Volkenkunde, home to ethnological exhibits, the Delfshaven quarter with the 18th century houses and the futuristic Kijk-Kubus, an upside-down housing complex.
Norway 's capital lies at the head of the Oslofjord, surrounded by green – two-thirds of the city is protected forest. It is the biggest city and capital since 1814, hosting the seat of the Government (Stortinget) and the Royal Palace (Slottet). Take a walk through the central city and visit the newly opened Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art, and in the other direction the award-winning Oslo Opera House. Among its highlights, is the Akershus Castle, constructed in 1290 during the reign of King Haakon V (1299–1319), the Viking Ship Museum, the Kon-Tiki, the Fram Ship-Museum and the most impressive Vigeland park, the largest open - air museum by a single artist, 3 kms west from the centre. Walk along the bustling Aker Brygge and enjoy lunch, dinner or a drink, in the many cafe bars and restaurants there. From the port you can see the City Hall and the Nobel Peace Center.
Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark.
Aarhus is known for its musical history. In the 1950s many jazz clubs sprang up around the city, fuelled by the young population. By the 1960s, the music scene diversified into rock and other genres. In the 1970s and 1980s, Aarhus became the centre for Denmark's rock music fostering many iconic bands such as TV-2 and Gnags. Aarhus is home to the annual eight-day Aarhus International Jazz Festival, the SPoT Festival and the NorthSide Festival.
In 2017, Aarhus has been selected as European Capital of Culture along with Paphos in Cyprus.
Warmunde is a small but popular seaside resort town in northeast Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, over two hours away to the country's capital, Berlin. It is considered a suburb of the university city of Rostock close by. Its main attractions are a lighthouse built in 1897 and the nearby Teepott (Teapot in German) which can be found on the promenade.
Berlin visit gives you unique opportunities to see many of its attractions, such as Checkpoint Charlie, the remaining part of the Berlin Wall, Potsdamer Platz with its modern skyscrapers, the Holocaust Memorial, Pariser Platz and the monumental Brandenburg Gate(18th c.), the impressive Reichstag and the five museums on Museum Island,among which the famous Pergamon Museum.
Formerly known as Memel, Klaipeda is a unique historic city, with roots dating back to the days of German knights - and it's a gloriously royal city, too, as Klaipeda was once the capital of Prussian Kingdom. Today it is a modern city, known for its creative, innovative design and architecture and, even more for its friendly and welcome people. Being the third largest town in Lithuania, this relatively small town is well known for its grand annual events including the Jazz festival and Sea festival.
Riga is the gem of the Baltics, capital of Latvia, situated at the mouth of the Daugava, on the shores of the Gulf of Riga on the Baltic. Riga has traditionally served as a crossroads for trade and business between east and west, boasting an ancient history and rich cultural heritage. Thanks to the collection of art nouveau buildings that is one of the largest in the world, Riga has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll along the Castle (1330), the historical centre, St Peter's church, from the top of which you can enjoy a nice panorama at a height of 70 m., the Freedom Monument, honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920) and of course, the protestant medieval cathedral, which is the largest in the Baltics.
Tallinn is the political, commercial and cultural center of Estonia.Toompea, the old town, is a thicket of turrets, spires and onion domes that overlooks the rest of Tallinn and the Gulf of Finland. See the brilliantly preserved All-linn (the lower town), stroll along its cobblestone streets and marvel the quaint environment of this city-museum of medieaval architecture, or enjoy local beer and lunch at the numerous restaurants and cafes. Don't forget to do some shopping, choosing authentic Estonian Handicraftσ, such as wooden spoons, woven mittens and ceramic cups (check for the seal of authenticity Eesti Käsitöö).
The modern and vibrant capital of Sweden is one of the world's most beautiful, clean and orderly metropolises, granted the 'European Green Capital' award by the EU in 2010. The city began life over seven centuries ago as a Viking stronghold built on the island of Gamla Stan and is steeped in history and culture, combining the rich medeaval past with the modern architecture, design and style. Today, Stockholm covers 14 separate islands and is interwoven with bays, channels and inlets, which are connected with 57 bridges. Take a tour to visit the City Hall, from whose tower you can marvel a great panorama, the historic Old Town (Gamla Stan), the baroque style Royal Palace, Storkyrkan Cathedral, as well as the Wasa Ship Museum and the Skansen, the archetype of open-air museums, inaugurated 1891. Shopping will also be a fun experience, offering from design crystal creations and exclusive fashion stores, to local handcrafts and wonderful handmade houseware.
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, was founded in the 12th century and owes much of its charm to the buildings erected by Denmark's monarchs, boasting a treasure trove of late-Renaissance and Rococo architecture. Built on a series of islands and islets, it is laced with graceful canals and boasts some of the most delightful architecture in Northern Europe. During your visit, you will see the fabled statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid, a symbol of the city that keeps a thoughtful watch on the harbor, stroll along the old harbor of Nyhavn, lined with cafés, restaurants and 500-year-old gabled houses, browse the superb shops on the world-famous Stroget or view the Rococo palaces lining Amalienborg Square. Best of all, savor the taste of local delicacies while wandering the paths of Tivoli Gardens, one of Europe's most celebrated pleasure gardens.
Often called the gateway to Europe, the port city of Rotterdam is full of old-world charm, offering amazing views and a maze of wharves and canals, along with towering spires make for a beautiful sight. The Nazi bombardment of 1940 gutted most of the old city, so, you will notice that Rotterdam's architecture is an intriguing mix of old and new: modern glass skyscrapers often stand adjacent to 19th- and 18th-century buildings. During your walk, you will see three pre World War II buildings in the city center, the city hall, St. Laurence church and the White House. Explore the Museum Boymans van Beuningen, which houses a unique collection dating from the 14th century, or the Museum Voor Volkenkunde, home to ethnological exhibits, the Delfshaven quarter with the 18th century houses and the futuristic Kijk-Kubus, an upside-down housing complex.
Eidfjord is a magical and unforgettable destination. This picturesque village of Norway is a major cruise ship port of call. It has a unique natural landscape with high contrast, where visitors can find peace and tranquility.
Ålesund is a picturesque fishing port at the mouth of Stor Fjord located between Bergen and Trondheim in the district of Sunnmøre and is the gateway to the surrounding fjords- Geirangefjord and Hjørundfjord- and the stunning Sunnmøre Alps. A massive fire, which burst in 1904, destroyed 800 buildings in this fishing port, which was reborn with the support of Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II and rebuilt in the then-popular Art Nouveau style, known as Jugendstil. The result is one of the prettiest ports in Norway, boasting llovely buildings with medieval facades, elegant turrets and spires along the streets of the city center. Today, it is still one of Norway's most important fishing harbors and the world's largest supplier of Klipfish - dried cod. Your walk will lead you through Gågata pedstrial way, canalι Brosundet and Aalesunds Museum, while Aksla hill in the heart of the city (a mere 418 step climb if you are feeling mildly energetic!), offers a great panoramic view.
Beautiful Bergen is the second largest city in Norway and "Gateway to the fjord country". It overlooks the amazing Byfjorden and is surrounded by steep, forested mountains. This lively university town, was founded on an old Viking settlement in the year 1070 and has a proud history and many interesting cultural monuments. It is a designated World Heritage City and its area Bryggen (the Wharf) with its 61 "wooden buildings, houses museums, shops, restaurants and pubs is also listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. If you have time, don't miss the Fløibanen funicular ride up to Fløyen (320 m above sea level), which offers the best panorama, on a clear day. Bergen is a popular cruise destination and the leading cruise port in Norway, with around 330 cruise ship calls bringing more than 450,000 cruise passengers per year.
Often called the gateway to Europe, the port city of Rotterdam is full of old-world charm, offering amazing views and a maze of wharves and canals, along with towering spires make for a beautiful sight. The Nazi bombardment of 1940 gutted most of the old city, so, you will notice that Rotterdam's architecture is an intriguing mix of old and new: modern glass skyscrapers often stand adjacent to 19th- and 18th-century buildings. During your walk, you will see three pre World War II buildings in the city center, the city hall, St. Laurence church and the White House. Explore the Museum Boymans van Beuningen, which houses a unique collection dating from the 14th century, or the Museum Voor Volkenkunde, home to ethnological exhibits, the Delfshaven quarter with the 18th century houses and the futuristic Kijk-Kubus, an upside-down housing complex.