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Towns of Europe Europe town guides, descriptions, walking routes, photos, maps, videos and other helpful information will help you select a destination, plan a trip, or just enjoy a virtual visit with Lots of pictures and videos.
Amiens Amiens has an attractive pedestrian zone running through the modern downtown, and an interesting, if small, Old Town, but it is the cathedral we have come to see.
Mt-St-Michel Sacred fortress on an island in the sea -- one of the truly magical places on the planet -- a walled medieval town with church on top of the hill.
Rouen Rouen has probably the largest collection of half-timbered medieval buildings in all of France, and it's easy to explore on foot.
Versailles Versailles tour of the grand palace of Louis XI, including a walk in the gardens, continuing back to town and visiting Place des Voges and walking in the Marais.
Paris We present ten Paris videos here that suggest a carefully planned itinerary to help you see the city in an organized way.
Caen, Normandy, France Caen is known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried there.
Dinan Dinan is a walled Breton town in the Cotes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France.
Rennes Rennes has preserved an important medieval and classical heritage within its historic center with over 90 buildings protected as historic monuments.
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Bordeaux Bordeaux is the second largest wine-growing region in the world and produces over 800 million bottles annually.
Carcassonne Carcassonne, in southwest France, is one of the world's most magical places, a double-walled medieval city on a hill with fortified towers rising tall and pointed.
Nimes Visiting Nimes with its Roman sights and pretty town center, then continuing on to Pont du Gard, the majestic Roman aqueduct.
Saint-Emilion Saint-Emilion is rich in historical architectural heritage and varied wine-growing landscapes. It is listed as World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Uzes, France Uzès is one of those limestone towns that is really well-preserved and the arcades around the main square create a wonderful ambience, a place to shop a place to eat and drink and just hang out.
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Amboise In 1516 Francis I had a manor-house, situated not far from the castle ready for the arrival of Leonardo da Vinci, with video, text, photos, maps
Azay Azay-le-Rideau is one of the beautiful châteaux of the Loire Valley. It seems to float on foundations that rise straight out of the water.
Blois Blois has one of the largest and most interesting of the châteaux of the Loire Valley, built up in a variety of architectural styles over its 700 year period.
Chambord, finest of all the châteaux in the Loire, France Chambord is one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its distinctive French Renaissance architecture which blends its traditional French medieval forms with the classical Renaissance
Chartres Chartres is famous worldwide for its cathedral, constructed between 1193 and 1250, this Gothic cathedral is in an exceptional state of preservation.
Chenonceau The former Royal palace of Chenonceau gets over one million annual visitors, making this one of the most popular attractions in the Loire Valley. The building has been classified as a Historic Monument ever since 1840
Cheverny, a beautiful châteaux of the Loire Valley, France Château Cheverny is another top tourist attraction of the Loire, renowned for magnificent interiors and its dog kennels, which reveals the art of aristocratic French living at its best.
Chinon The historic center of Chinon was registered as a National Conservation area in 1968. The Old Town presents an interesting architectural ensemble.
Tours In the tangle of narrow streets of Tours are many examples of fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth century houses, including a few with wooden fronts
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Aix-en-Provence Aix-en-Provence has a large pedestrian zone with charming, historic buildings, many shops, cafés, restaurants and the very famous outdoor markets selling fresh produce, clothing, antiques and all kinds of stuff with lots of local characters to observe and interact with.
Antibes: gem of the French Riviera Antibes in the south of France is nestled along the shores of Provence. A comprehensive stroll through the village of Antibes only takes a couple of hours,
Arles Arles' has lovely pedestrian promenades, historic landmarks, museums and tranquil plazas, all of which make Arles one of the most charming places in Europe.
Avignon Avignon is a treasure house of palaces, museums and meandering lanes in Provence in the South of France, surrounded by an old fortified wall that still protects it.
Cannes Cannes consists of three adjacent neighborhoods, easy to navigate on foot, so touring can be summed up: beachfront; Old Town; downtown pedestrian shopping lanes.
Grasse, Provence: not only perfumes The town of Grasse with its terraces and labyrinth of narrow, crooked, steep streets, is a walker’s delight. This historic hill town is most famous for the perfume industry, a major attraction for many visitors, but there are other good reasons to visit this lovely old village.
the ancient stone village of Les Baux-de-Provence, France The ancient stone village of Les Baux-de-Provence is a remarkable sight, dramatically perched 750 feet high on a rocky plateau with a history dating to the Middle Ages, and a prehistoric Celtic settlement going back thousands of years.
Marseille Major new developments have been transforming Marseille from a scruffy, worn-out town into the glistening City of Culture.
Nice, star of the French Riviera Nice, in Provence, France, is a year-round destination, especially busy from May through September when it is warm and crowded, but just as lovely during the spring and fall, cooler and with fewer visitors.
Saint-Paul de Vence Saint-Paul de Vence in the South of France is one of the prettiest medieval villages in all of Europe, an exceptional town, with two personalities: delightful and not crowded during the off-season, but totally different in the summer when it is loved too much.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is the archetypal Provencal village. While it may not have spectacular monuments or ancient ruins in the village, it has a special charm of its own.
Vence Vence is a small village, roughly circular in shape, just 300 meters across, the size of six football fields, so you can easily see it in a few hours on foot.
Villefranche Villefranche has a magical tangle of lanes you love to see when traveling, so enjoy the side routes along the way as you descend to the waterfront.
Avignon Palace of the Popes Avignon's Palace of the Popes is the world’s largest Gothic building and one of the best examples of the International Gothic architectural style, making it the most interesting and important site to visit in Avignon.
Annecy This small town in eastern France dates back to the Middle Ages is particularly beautiful due to the Thiou Canal, with quaint old colorful buildings and an outdoor market, with video, text, photos, maps.
Colmar Colmar is a well-preserved historic town in Alsace, France with buildings dating back 500 years, presenting a beautiful place to explore.
Dijon Dijon is capital of Burgundy, famous for its mustard but there's more here in Dijon than mustard and foods.
Kaysersberg, Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé Kaysersberg, Ribeauvillé, Riquewihr The wines of Alsace are world famous especially white wines. We also visit an old castle up on a mountain.
Lyon When walking along the narrow, cobblestone streets of Lyon's Old Town one leaves the modern world and takes a giant leap back 500 years.
Strasbourg Strasbourg, France, is one of the truly great cities of Europe, especially because of its large historic zone, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Italy Extensive Coverage of Italy in this table of contents.
Peschiera del Garda Peschiera del Garda is situated on the southern shore of Lake Garda, which is the largest lake in Italy, and is known for its beautiful beaches, historic center, and stunning views of the lake and surrounding hills.
Bardolino Bardolino on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, is known for its wine production, beautiful lakeside promenade, and stunning views of Lake Garda.
Iseo Iseo is a town located on the southern shore of Lake Iseo, a beautiful lake surrounded by several charming towns and villages.
Stresa Stresa is a charming town known for its beautiful lakeside setting and elegant architecture.
Bergamo, Italy Bergamo's Città Alta is known for its narrow, winding streets, historic buildings, and stunning views over the surrounding area.
Brescia Brescia is known for its beautiful historic center, museums, and cultural events, as well as its role as a hub for industry and innovation.
Mantua Mantua is the perfect Italian city and makes a great place to visit, famous for its architectural treasures, elegant palaces and medieval remains.
Milan The Duomo is at the very heart of the city, surrounded by landmarks, especially Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II,Italy’s oldest shopping mall, built between 1865 and 1877.
Albenga Albenga is known for its historic center, which contains several well-preserved medieval and Renaissance buildings.
Camogli, Italian Riviera, Liguria Camogli is known for its picturesque harbor, colorful buildings, and scenic views of the Ligurian Sea. with videos, text, photos, maps
Genoa Genoa is a city and major port located in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy, along the Mediterranean coast.
Savona Savona is known for its historic center, which contains several notable landmarks, such as the Priamar Fortress, the Cattedrale dell'Assunta, and the Palazzo della Rovere.
Sestri Levante Sestri Levante is a coastal town located in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy.
Bologna Bologna is a beautiful and historic city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northeast Italy.
Modena Modena has a long history dating back to the Roman era, and visitors can explore several historic sites and monuments, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Padua Padua in northern Italy is another one of those great cities with a beautifully preserved historic center. This is one of the oldest cities in Italy, dating back 3000 Years.
Venice There is one special city in the world that is different from all others -- a city of canals with an endless labyrinth of narrow alleys, without roads, cars, buses or trucks.
Verona Verona is most famous for its Roman Arena and as the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. In addition, there are many wonderful things to love in this fair city.
Vicenza Vicenza is most famous for the architecture of Andrea Palladio, who lived here 500 years ago. It's a very easy place to explore on foot for a day because the old town center is quite small.
Como Proximity to Lake Como and to the Alps has made Como a tourist destination, and the city contains numerous works of art, churches, gardens, museums, theatres, parks, and palaces.
Merano Merano is a city and comune in South Tyrol, northern Italy. Generally best known for its spa resorts, it is located within a basin, surrounded by mountains standing up to 3,335 metres.
Video Tour Video of Bruges Boat Tour, Belgium through the picturesque canals lined with medieval buildings, especially attractive when seen from a canal boat.
Bellagio Gallery Pictures of Bellagio on Lake Come, a beautiful village.
Cinque Terre Another magical entry in the List of Places to Visit must be the five villages clinging to the steep Ligurian hills along the Mediterranean shores of northwest Italy: Cinque Terre.
Corniglia Corniglia is unique among these five villages because it's up on the cliff. It has no direct access to the water, so this is a hilltop village, perhaps the oldest of all of them.
Manarola Manarola spills down the hill to the waterfront, its houses packed solidly together in the typical pattern of the region, with terraced hillsides for the grapes up above.
Monterosso Monterosso on the north end of the chain is largest of the five hamlets and makes a good home base because it has 20 hotels, the only sandy beach, excellent restaurants, and the start of the hiking trail.
Riomaggiore The pastel-colored homes spilling down the hill on both sides of Riomaggiore provide an astonishing vision. Here too you see that familiar pattern -- the houses tumbling down the cliffs to the water’s edge and a main pedestrian street rising up from the tiny cove, surrounded by terraced homes covering the hillside.
Vernazza Vernazza may be the most beautiful of all, set perfectly in a tiny valley on the edge of the sea, with colorful homes built one on top of the next and framed by a couple of churches and towers.
Portofino Portofino is one of those very special destinations, probably in the top hundred of the world, and we are going to show you how to enjoy it best, especially in the off-season.
Portovenere, just beyond Cinque Terre, Italy Portovenere had been a fortress back in the old days, as were all of these towns, but here you can still see the fort up on the hill and a sizeable medieval wall that comes down the slope with guard towers and gates to protect it.
Santa Margherita Ligure Santa Margherita Ligure is a classic town on the waterfront of the Italian Riviera, with arcaded sidewalks, beautiful palm trees, a pedestrian zone filled with shops and restaurants, and a green park promenade along the beach and marina.
Rome/23 pages
Rome Introduction, five detailed walking itineraries This interactive website presents the best ways to discover Rome with five detailed walking itineraries, each representing one day, vividly illustrated with videos, photos and practical maps.
Video Walking Tour of ROME Rome video: Piazza Navona, Castel St Angelo, Pantheon, Via del Corso, Via della Croce, Spanish Steps
Piazza Navona, San Luigi A good place to start your visit to Rome is at Piazza Navona, the greatest square of the city, wonderful, lively, beautiful, large.
Pantheon One of the world’s greatest buildings, Rome's Pantheon is a perfect structure, still standing with its great dome intact after one thousand nine hundred years.
Trevi Fountain, St Andrea, Piazza di Spagna Trevi Fountain, made famous in movies is very possibly the world’s most beautiful fountain. St Andrea Fratte, Piazza di Spagna, Altar Of Peace, Passeggiata
Campo de Fiori Campo de Fiori is one of the most popular gathering spots in town, from sunrise all day into the evening, and beyond midnight.
S Andrea Valle, lanes Sant Andrea della Valle is elaborately decorated in the Baroque style and boasts the second highest dome in Rome after St. Peter’s, Cancelleria, small lanes.
Chiesa Nuova, Via Giulia Chiesa Nuova will dazzle you with marvelous Baroque-style paintings on the ceiling and dome, along with carved angels and shimmering gold all set in a vast, spiritual space, Via Giulia.
Ghetto, Turtles, Teatro Marcello Rome's delightful surprise, the beautiful Fountain of the Turtles. Each bronze lad has one foot on a big fish and is boosting a turtle at the upper fountain to help them into the water.Ghetto, Fountain Of The Turtles, Portico Of Octavia, Teatro Marcello, Piazza Campitelli
Capitoline, Roman Forum This hilltop is reputed to be the site of Rome’s first settlement, 2,750 years ago, and has been utilized ever since.
Sistine Chapel Michelangel created this with four years (1508-1512) of extremely difficult and secretive labor during which he stood on a platform and looked up while creating these frescoes.
St Peter’s Basilica St. Peter’s is the most heavenly, spectacular room ever built! No place will ever come a close second to this amazing interior.
Castel Sant’angelo, V Coronari, SM Pace Castel Sant’Angelo (Hadrian’s Tomb) At the time of the emperor’s burial nearly 2,000 years ago, this was a much simpler structure, although exact details are unknown.
Borghese, SM Maggiore BORGHESE GALLERY has dozens of masterpieces. Santa Maria Maggiore is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
S John Lateran, Caracalla, Farnesina Basilica of St. John Lateran is the second most important church in the Catholic world, after St. Peter’s, Baths of Caracalla, Villa Farnesina.
Trastevere Rome's Trastevere is fine neighborhood for enjoying an evening stroll among the locals: it’s just across (“Tras”) the Tiber (“Tevere”) River.
tuscany/13 pages
Arezzo Arezzo is like a gem suspended in time. It’s a place where the past and the present intertwine in a harmonious dance.
Cortona The village is particularly picturesque due to its typically medieval architecture, consisting of ancient palazzos, narrow cobbled streets, small artisan shops and classic Tuscan trattorias.
Florence Florence is an Italian treasure to put on your list -- but spend enough time there to do it justice.
Lucca Lucca is one of Tuscany's most beloved artistic cities, an essential part of any tour of the region.
Montalcino Montalcino is a gem of history and art, buried deep in the hills of the Val D'Orcia.
Montepulciano This beautiful Renaissance hilltown, which still adheres to its medieval plan, is embedded in a picture-postcard landscape.
Monteriggioni Monteriggioni is a medieval walled town that shines from the top of a hill with its stone crown. One of the oldest, most memorable and recognizable villages in all of Italy, built as a castle by the Sienese in 1214–19 as a front line in their wars against Florence.
Monticchiello, a medieval walled town in Tuscany, Italy The village is less than 200 meters wide and yet has numerous little lanes and old stone buildings that make it very attractive – a fun place to explore for at least a couple of hours, or stick around longer for a meal in one of those great restaurants.
Pienza the small Renaissance town of Italy, Pienza, which is the birthplace of Renaissance town planning.
Pisa It's one of the world's most famous towers. People come to the Italian city of Pisa in Tuscany to see the tower for only one reason – it looks like it's going to fall over.
San Gigmignano Medieval towers nearly 700 years old pierce the sky of the Tuscan village of San Gimignano. From the moment you walk inside through the Porta San Giovanni gateway in the old wall you feel magically transported into another time and place.
Siena Siena, in the heart of Tuscany, is one of Italy's most popular destinations, a great medieval landmark to explore.
Volterra Volterra is one of the most attractive of all the Tuscan walled towns -- amazingly preserved.
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Assisi The hill town of Assisi in Umbria is one of Italy's best preserved medieval villages.
Bevagna Bevagna, in the heart of Umbria, is a classic medieval Italian town where you can get away from the crowds.
Montefalco Travelers will enjoy wandering Montefalco in quiet, little back lanes, lined by ancient stone homes with flowerpots, and no crowds.
Orvieto Orvieto will amaze you at every alley you walk along above a base of volcanic tuff.
Perugia, the grand city of Umbria, Italy The main street of Perugia is the grand Corso Vannucci, a wide pedestrian boulevard that is one of the world's great streets.
Spello Spello is an ancient town in Italy's Umbria region filled with fascinating sites that we shall explore as we wander the little lanes of this charming place, often called one of Italy's most beautiful villages.
Spoleto Spoleto is a beautiful city, one of the great hill towns of Italy, located in the region of Umbria in the center of the country.
Todi, Umbria, Italy Todi is a fantastic medieval gem in the heart of Umbria, an excellent example of a typical Italian hill town, and yet Todi is off the beaten track of tourists.
Montefalco Gallery Montefalco slideshow, many pictures of this beautiful town.
Stonehenge and Avebury One of the world's most magical and mysterious places, Stonehenge, in the southwest of England, is nearly 5000 years old.
Lake District, England England's Lake District is one of the prettiest parts of the United Kingdom as we'll show you in our tour that's going to be visiting ten of the lakes of this wonderful area
London London, capital of England, is our globe-trotting webmaster's favorite city, and this summary demonstrates why this city is so compelling.
Chester Chester has a delightful mix of Victorian, Gothic and modern styles and is easily reached as a lovely day-trip from London,
Edinburgh a place noted for historic sites and modern culture that makes it one of the most popular destinations in the world.
Penzance We travel by train south to Penzance and further to the southern tip of England at Lands End.
British Isles tour summary short summary of the trip you would enjoy. London - Bath - Cotswolds - - Lake District - Edinburgh - Ireland intro -Dingle - Killarney - Kinsale - Dublin
British Isles tour summary short summary of the trip you would enjoy. London - Bath - Cotswolds - - Lake District - Edinburgh - Ireland intro -Dingle - Killarney - Kinsale - Dublin
Bibury, UK Bourton-on-the-Water is located in the Cotswolds, within the heart of England, famous for its honey-coloured stone architecture and idyllic village scenes.
Castle Combe Often called England's prettiest village, Castle Combe in the Cotswolds in southern England, is one of those places that you will never forget,
Cheltenham A wonderful mix of the traditional and the new, Cheltenham nestles against The Cotswolds as the perfect place to unwind and refresh your mind, body and soul.
Lacock, UK The little town of Lacock, on the southern edge of the Cotswolds, attracts many visitors by virtue of its unspoiled historic appearance.
Malmesbury, UK Malmesbury is set in a rural location typical of Cotswold villages, with a population of about 5000, and a famous church that dates back to the 12th-century.
Tetbury, UK The second largest town in the Cotswolds, Tetbury is situated in the area of outstanding natural beauty,
Stow-on-the-Wold Stow-on-the-Wold is one of the larger and more famous of the towns of the Cotswolds, with lots of restaurants, shops and several main streets.
Cheltenham Tourist Information This edge-of-the-Cotswolds spa town is hard to beat for refined elegance and Regency terraces, annual festivals, Ladies' College and racecourse.
Malmesbury Video, UK Malmesbury is set in a rural location typical of Cotswold villages, with a population of about 5000, and a famous church that dates back to the 12th-century.
York Museums visiting the major museums in York: Castle Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum, and Yorkshire Museum of history.
York Minster This is the biggest Gothic church in all of England and one of the largest in northern Europe,
Yorkshire Dales Yorkshire is the largest county in England, famous for the scenic beauty of its moors and dales, the broad green valleys and gentle hills dotted with farms and little villages.
Ireland/22 pages
Rock of Cashel Ireland's Rock of Cashel is the ruins of an ancient church that goes back over a thousand years.
Cliffs of Moher Cliffs of Moher on the wild west coast of Ireland, is the country's most popular natural attraction – spectacular sea cliffs 700 feet high, dropping vertically into the Atlantic Ocean.
Dublin This convivial Ireland capital is truly a fascinating place with warm, sociable people, lovely architecture, excellent museums, great pubs, varied restaurants, endless entertainment
Galway, busy streets and musical pubs There is a special magic found in Galway - fun to walk through, great food, lots of Irish music, friendly people and a long history, that makes it one of the most interesting places in Ireland to visit.
Killarney, Ireland Killarney, Ireland, is a beautiful place to visit for at least three big reasons.
Kinsale Kinsale in the south of Ireland is a coastal village famous for its brightly colored shops, gourmet restaurants and significant history.
Ireland's West Coast Enjoying one of the world's most scenic drives on the west coast of Ireland. It's called the Wild Atlantic Way, passing countless green fields.
Ireland Summary Ireland is a small country blessed with the rich variety of wonderful sites, most famous for its green rolling hills, history, friendly people, and Guinness.
Dingle Town, Ireland A close look at the town of Dingle on the West Coast of Ireland shows why this is such a popular destination.
Video Tour of Dublin's Temple Bar Video of Bruges Boat Tour, Belgium through the picturesque canals lined with medieval buildings, especially attractive when seen from a canal boat.
More of Killarney Driving from Dingle, Ireland down to Kinsale and along the way we will stop off in Killarney for a little visit.
Killarney Excursions Ross Castle, Muckross House mansion and its beautiful flower gardens, Torc waterfall
Video Tour of Kilarney Video of Bruges Boat Tour, Belgium through the picturesque canals lined with medieval buildings, especially attractive when seen from a canal boat.
Gornergrat Gornergrat is nearly 3,100 meters high with the best view in all of Switzerland, looking at 29 mountains higher than 4,000 meters
Glacier Paradise the highest viewing platform in Europe that can be reached by cable car, 3883 meters high on the top of the Alps. It's called Glacier Paradise, at the Klein Matterhorn,
Sunnegga ride up a funicular to Sunnegga mountain and then walk down on two easy trails that gradually descend the hillside
Lausanne entering a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, which is the largest vineyard region in all of Switzerland
Zurich Zurich, Switzerland Old Town walking tour to discover the historic charms of its extensive Old Town
Zug day-trip to the nearby town, the historic city of Zug.
St. Moritz Saint-Moritz is a high Alpine resort town in the Engadine in Switzerland, at an elevation of about 1,800 metres
Interlaken Interlaken makes a perfect home base for exploring the beautiful mountains all around the central region of Switzerland.
Jungfrau, Grindelwald, Wengen Jungfrau mountain is one of the world’s most spectacular sights, 4,158 meters high with beautiful vistas framed by other majestic peaks covered in snow.
Schilthorn Take a trip to the top of the Schilthorn at the back of Lauterbrunnen Valley.
Bern, Switzerland Bern, Switzerland, was entered onto UNESCO’s listing of World Heritage Sites, thanks to its well-preserved medieval townscape.
Thun, Switzerland Part of the city is on an island in the middle of the Aare River, which makes for lovely waterfronts with outdoor restaurants
Lucerne, Switzerland Lucerne, Switzerland is one of the world's most attractive towns, on a beautiful lake with tall mountains in the distance.
Lucerne Mount Titlis, Switzerland The most exciting excursion out of Lucerne is to Mount Titlis where you can get a chance to frolic in the snow at the top of a mountain,
Lucerne-Pilatus ride up the world's steepest cogwheel railway to the top of Pilatus for sweeping view of the lake.
Bürgenstock when visiting Lucerne take a nature hike along the face of Bürgenstock cliff, it's easy
Switzerland Summary In Switzerland you will find historic towns, raging rivers, snowcapped mountains and excellent trains to get you all around this lovely country.
Great Swiss Train Rides an ideal rail itinerary for seeing Switzerland's main destinations, staying several nights in each place,
Locarno Locarno is a rather surprising part of Switzerland that you might not recognize at first: adorned with palm trees, colorful flowers, pastel buildings, some with arcades
Ascona You'll probably be drawn to Ascona's picturesque waterfront scene and row of restaurants and shops along Lake Maggiore, Switzerland.
Bignasco and Valle Maggia Travel from Locarno into the mountains for a stroll in the forest and visit several small stone villages.
Zurich modern modern side of the city, showing you the great boulevard, the Bahnhofstrasse and some of the other shopping lanes.
Zurich video, the Old Town Zurich, Switzerland Old Town walking tour to discover the historic charms of its extensive Old Town
Interlaken Interlaken makes a perfect home base for exploring the beautiful mountains all around the central region of Switzerland.
Video LUCERNE to INTERLAKEN Video LUCERNE to INTERLAKEN, Most of the journey is on the Brünig Pass which connects the Bernese Oberland and central Switzerland.
Great Swiss Train Rides Video Video of the great train rides of Switzerland to Lucerne, Titlis, Mount Pilatus, Mount Rigi, Burgenstock, Zürich, Interlaken, Jungfrau, Schilthorn, Sunnegga, Brunig Pass, Lauterbrunnen, Murren, Wengen, Zermatt, Gornergrat, Glacier Express,Ticino, Locarno, Lugano, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lake Geneva, Bernina Express,
Complete Swiss Tour Video an ideal rail itinerary for seeing Switzerland's main destinations, staying several nights in each place,
Netherlands Summary grand tour of the Netherlands by train, to Amsterdam and beyond, visiting nine other wonderful Dutch towns!
Amsterdam Intro capital of the Netherlands, center of economy, culture, and tourism, is an amazing city, often ranked among the world's top-20 places to visit!
Alkmaar Alkmaar is most famous for the world’s biggest cheese market, and the town itself is also a beautiful place to visit,
Delft, the Netherlands Delft, one of the most famous, historical and beautiful towns in the Netherlands, preserved in picture book perfection.
Gouda, the Netherlands Gouda, most famous for the namesake cheese, is another one of the pretty small cities of the Netherlands.
Haarlem, the Netherlands the main neighborhoods you want to have a look at when you're visiting Haarlem, in the Netherlands.
Leiden, the Netherlands walking tour in Leiden, Netherlands. enjoying the pleasures of this beautiful town. It's another one of the great historic cities of the Netherlands,
Maastricht Maastricht will be perfect for you if you love nature, history, city life, shopping, music, eating, drinking or parties, .
Rotterdam, the Netherlands One of the great things about visiting Rotterdam in the Netherlands is the vast pedestrian zone in the center.
The Hague, the Netherlands the second most-visited city, the nation’s political capital, a city with many attractions and a large pedestrian zone.
Amsterdam Canals Canals of Amsterdam, Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, the defining icons that make this city unique.
Amsterdam Old Town The oldest neighborhood of Amsterdam is to the east of Dam Square
Amsterdam Jordaan Jordaan neighborhood on the west side of central Amsterdam is slightly off the beaten track with a peaceful quality that is fun to explore.
Amsterdam Leidseplein Leidseplein is the number one gathering place in Amsterdam, lively at all hours, but especially in the evening.
Amsterdam 9Streets Amsterdam's best neighborhoods for walking and shopping is called the Nine Streets.
Amsterdam Rijskmuseum world-famous collection presented in 80 galleries, exhibiting 8,000 objects that tell the story of 800 years of Dutch art and history.
Amsterdam Museums With 75 museums, Amsterdam has the highest centration of museums per square meter of all cities in the world.
Amsterdam Intro capital of the Netherlands, center of economy, culture, and tourism, is an amazing city, often ranked among the world's top-20 places to visit!
Alkmaar cheese market Alkmaar is famous for the world’s biggest cheese market, featuring a dazzling performance of workers in white outfits running around carrying 200 pounds of cheese on swinging trays.
Delft Gallery slide show about Delft, the Netherlands
Amsterdam video Jordaan Amsterdam Jordaan: One of the most enjoyable neighborhoods to explore in Amsterdam is the Jordaan which has become extremely popular
Amsterdam video canals Canals are the heart and soul of Amsterdam, the defining icons that make this city unique, Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht.
Alkmaar video Cheese Market Alkmaar in the Netherlands has the world’s biggest, most-visited and best cheese market, There is no prettier or more characteristic Dutch sight than this cheese market,
Alkmaar video City Tour We are visiting the small and historic Dutch city of Alkmaar, most famous for the cheese market. This video is about the city tour. Alkmaar is in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands about 10 km from the coast and 40 km northwest of Amsterdam.
Netherlands Video Delft Delft is one of the most famous, historical and beautiful towns in the Netherlands, preserved in picture book perfection.
Netherlands Video Gouda We're visiting the Dutch city of Gouda in this practical guide to seeing the highlights of Gouda, in Holland, famous for its namesake cheese.
Netherlands Haarlem video City Tour The historic city of Haarlem is one of the most attractive destinations in the Netherlands. We show the main neighborhoods you want to have a look at when you're visiting Haarlem.
Netherlands Haarlem Market video Beautiful Dutch outdoor market, Saturday mornings in Haarlem, Netherlands and the open market is in full bloom. It's one of the larger in the country.
Netherlands Haarlem Museums video Bringing you in a couple of the really great Harlem museums, Frans Hals Museum and Teylers Museum, and show you a few other smaller museums.
Netherlands Leiden video boat ride Canal boat tour in Leiden, one of the great cities of the Netherlands. It's a great way to get an overview of the city while sitting and relaxing for an hour.
Netherlands Leiden lanes, station and museums Leiden, Netherlands, canals, lanes, train station and museums. We are taking another look at Leiden, one of the most beautiful towns in the Netherlands.
Netherlands Leiden video Walking Tour Leiden walking tour. We’re in Leiden, Netherlands, enjoying the pleasures of this beautiful town, another one of the great historic cities.
Netherlands video Maastricht Maastricht is a unique city in Netherlands because it’s at the southernmost point of the country, way down by Belgium, by Germany, close to France.
Netherlands Rotterdam video Markthall Markthal Rotterdam is one of the world's most unusual covered food markets, with a stunning futuristic architectural design.
Netherlands Rotterdam video Trams, canals, museums The tram station out front is quite active with eight different tramlines running through it. You'll quickly reach anywhere in town from the central station.
Netherlands video The Hague Mauritshuis The Mauritshuis is one of the most important art museums in the Netherlands, most famous for one painting, Vermeer’s Girl With a Pearl Earring, with much more to offer.
Netherlands Utrecht with local guide Utrecht: visiting one of the most beautiful places you'll ever see, famous for its dining terraces that are right at the level of the water in the main canal.
Netherlands Utrecht video Walking Tour Utrecht is one special city in the Netherlands with a unique atmosphere created by terrace restaurants and promenades right at water level along the canals.
Video of Amsterdam Tips Video of Bruges Boat Tour, Belgium through the picturesque canals lined with medieval buildings, especially attractive when seen from a canal boat.
Budapest Budapest will surprise you with its beauty, affordable luxury and unique history.
Prague Prague walking tours: Old Town Square, many little lanes, Municipal House, Charles Bridge,
Saint Petersburg, Russia St. Petersburg: Peterhof, palace of Peter the Great, Catherine Palace, home of the Empress in a splendid garden setting with a lavish interior
Travel News Links to travel articles written by Dennis Callan with practical advice on what to do in a three-day visit.
Conversation about travel, 1 talking about hotels, trains, restaurants, safety, meeting locals, and getting around, covering a lot of ground.
About This detailed information about Europe's most fascinating places will help you prepare for future trips, or re-live journeys you have already taken, or just enjoy the sights from the comfort of home as an armchair traveler.
Monaco Monaco is the world’s most deluxe country, a land of glitz, glamour and extreme jet-set lifestyles, yet you can see it without spending very much.
Ghent Video Video of Ghent, Belgium visiting Graslei Canal, Koornmarkt, the spectacular castle, 800 years old, Graffiti Alley, and the 91-meter-high belfry tower.
Video of Liège Belgium Video of Liège Belgium, Place de Marche, City Hall, Palace of Justice, pedestrian zone, Place de la République, Le Carre, Outremeuse, Hors-Château, Cathedral of Liege.
Video tour, Antwerp Belgium Video of Antwerp, Belgium, video journey shows lots of reasons to visit this amazing city in Wallonia.
Bruges City Tour Video of Bruges Boat Tour, Belgium through the picturesque canals lined with medieval buildings, especially attractive when seen from a canal boat.
Bruges Boat ride video Video of Bruges Boat Tour, Belgium through the picturesque canals lined with medieval buildings, especially attractive when seen from a canal boat.
Tallinn Tallinn, the capital of Estonia is the best-preserved medieval town in northern Europe, according to UNESCO, which has designated it a World Heritage Site.
Scandinavia pages about Norway, Sweden and Denmark, along with several Nordic places, Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia.
Stockholm Stockholm is often considered one of the best cities in the world in which to live, and for the visitor to enjoy.
Oslo Norway has often been ranked by the United Nations as the best country in the world to live, which makes it a great place to visit.
Bergen Bergen, Norway is located on a picturesque Norwegian harbor lined with historic buildings and surrounded by seven mountains.
Copenhagen Copenhagen is one of the most-popular cities in Scandinavia, with a mix of sophisticated modern culture and a well-preserved historic past.
Helsinki The world's happiest people live in Finland. Helsinki, the capital, illustrates what's going on here. Why are these people so happy?
Video of Oslo to Bergen To get to Bergen we're going to take a boat ride and scenic train journey from Oslo across the country, over the mountains, to Bergen.
Spain/2 pages
Spain Many, many videos about Barcelona, Seville and Cordoba
Barcelona Barcelona has a large number of attractions but the best feature is the large pedestrian district, along with historic sites, museums, shops and tourist destinations.
Germany/1 page
Germany Many Germany videos: Munich, Heidelberg, Aachen.
Greece/1 page
Greece Many Greece videos: Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Santorini
Portugal/1 page
Portugal Lisbon is one of the great overlooked capitals of Europe -- slightly off-center