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Athens
Of all Europe’s capitals, Athens is probably the one that has changed the most in recent years. But even though Athens has become a modern metropolis, it still retains a good deal of its old small town feel. Here antiquity meets the future, and the ancient monuments form a classical backdrop to a new and trendier Athens – and it is precisely these great contrasts that make the city such a fascinating place to explore.
Barcelona
Fanciful architecture and hip restaurants have come together with the sunny southern Spanish climate and beaches to transform Barcelona in just a few decades from rough port city to one of Europe’s—if not the world’s—premier destinations. It is simply the city offering almost everything to almost everyone. But, Barcelona is also the city offering that over-the-top thing to the really craving ones! Stroll along La Rambla, admire the Casa Calvet’s façade or the Casa Mila designed by Gaudi, visit the Market of la Boqueria or shop at El Corte Inglés. Or, why not sample some of the many bars, cafés and late night haunts? Barcelona has it all.
Bari
Bari, a typical maritime and market city, is the capital of the Apulia region and the second biggest city in the Italian south. The city developed industrially in the second half of the twentieth century and now boasts an important trade fair, the largest in the south. Tourists visit Bari for its historic buildings, art works and fascinating town centre, as well as for the beaches which surround the area.
Bologna
As capital of the Emilia Romagna Region, Bologna is an art city, a university centre and a place renowned for its excellent cuisine. It hosts important international trade fairs and is a one of the world’s great motor cities. Ducati, Lamborghini and Maserati were all born in Bologna and Ferrari’s headquarters can be found in nearby Modena.
Brussels
Brussels is often said to be a fascinating meeting point between the last millennium, and modern day Europe. Not long ago, many locals were sceptical of the foreign diplomats and politicians arriving en masse. Now they are proud that their city has become an international celebrity.
Bucharest
Bucharest is undoubtedly Europe’s best kept secret. Restaurants, bars, art galleries and museums are now springing up on every newly renovated corner. Travellers are steadily discovering this little gem of a city and seeking out Bucharest’s hidden character. Its treasures are well worth hunting for and visitors will find in their quest a place of warmth and spirit. Welcome to Bucharest!
Cairo
Cairo is a bustling, chaotic city, whose charm and intrigue are marked by this disarray. Put aside your watch and your schedule and enjoy the ride to wherever this city will lead you!
Catania
Catania is the second largest city in Sicily, framed by the Etna volcano to the west, and the Mediterranean to the east. It is a vibrant city with bars, cafés, honking cars and narrow alleys. Visitors can retreat to the cooler climate of the surrounding small mountain villages, or to the sea for a balmy swim.
Chania
Chania (say “Hanya”) must be the loveliest port town in Greece. Swallows soar in sheer blue skies above the semicircle of tall Venetian houses around its picture-perfect Old Harbour. The tables of scores of bars and restaurants line the quayside. Behind the harbour front, narrow, traffic-free shopping lanes thread through the atmospheric Old Town. On either side of the town, sandy beaches stretch along the coast.
Corfu
The capital of the island, Kèrkyra (Corfu), is a beautiful, sophisticated and charming town. It is also one of the most elegant island capitals in the whole of Greece, as it was modernised for the 1994 EU summit. The architecture in town is influenced by the French, the Italians and the British, but it still has a contemporary Greek feel to it, which makes it an amazing place to visit.
Cyprus
Sea-bathing and caressing sunshine. It is easy to understand that Greece’s goddess of love Aphrodite was born from the waves on Cyprus’ beaches. The mythology, language, traditions and lifestyle are Greek, but dolmades and sheep cheese salad compete. Cypriot customs offer delicious dishes such as mezé and halloumi cheese. Enjoy a vibrant mix of east and west and take the entertainment pulse of the island of passion!
Duesseldorf
Duesseldorf houses “the longest bar in the world,” Germany’s finest shopping boulevard Königsallee, and countless museums, theatres and attractions underscoring the city as a major arts centre. It offers the legendary cheer of the Rhineland with all its quaint traditions in perfect harmony with all the luxuries of a truly cosmopolitan city.
Frankfurt
Frankfurt has more to offer than gleaming skyscrapers, European Central Bank and expensive restaurants. Behind its shiny facade are medieval neighbourhoods, inviting parks perfect for a picnic and surprisingly healthy outdoor living. Frankfurt is wellknown for its apple cider, "Äppelwoi," so don’t miss the city’s famous cider pubs!
Genova
Genova, ’la Superba,’ is a city that makes a profound impression. Sandwiched between the sea and the Ligurian hills, Genova spreads upwards from the port, a jumble of a city with a long and chequered history. The European Capital of Culture in 2004, Genova has dozens of museums and galleries, a renowned theatre, and the largest aquarium in Europe. The city has good shopping, the best nightlife in Liguria and excellent restaurants. Day excursions along the stunning Ligurian coast are highly recommended.
Hamburg
The River Elbe is the lifeblood and Lake Alster is the heart. Life in Hamburg is characterised by the proximity to water. In this beautiful urban environment the visitor finds historic buildings, squares and fountains that are intermingled with hundreds of shops in both Jugend style houses and modern buildings.
Kos
Kos is one of the most popular islands in the Dodecanese. The island has a well-established tourist industry, which benefits visitors because the island is very organized. The locals are generally friendly people and they have realized just how important tourism is for the island. Kos offers plenty of action in the summer, but goes rather quiet in the wintertime.
Lamezia Terme
Lamezia Terme was formed in 1968, thanks to the unification of three separate towns in the Province of Catanzaro. It is the central part of Calabria, a zone celebrated for its beautiful landscapes. The city is found between the cliffs of the Tyrrenhian coast and the sand dunes of the Ionic coast – just to the south of the Sila, a sort of Alpine range in the heart of the Mediterranean.
Lisbon
Lisbon basks in the sun reflecting off the Tejo River and quickly seduces most visitors. The mixture of history and modernity, of small town and metropolis, of the antiquated and the shining new is irresistible. Add excellent shopping, late but safe night life and restaurants with Europe’s best fish, and you have the city in a nutshell.
London
In the summer of 2012, London will welcome millions of people for an unforgettable experience. The eyes of the world will be on London on 27 July 2012 for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. London Olympics will run until August 12. Even if you do not go to London to experience the Olympics there are activities all year round. Its vibrant culture just keeps expanding and developing, and you can feel the buzz as soon as you arrive.
Milan
Milan is all about design and high fashion, so the range of shops and trendy bars can be almost overwhelming. But Milan also has the Duomo cathedral, da Vinci’s “Last Supper” and the simple neighbourhood restaurants where no long lunch is complete without ossobuco and risotto alla milanese.
