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This European economic capital on the Main River features world-class museums, sweet apple wine and Germany’s only skyscrapers.

Take a journey back through the centuries into the private lives of the Habsburgs.

Explore both of the innovative buildings containing some of the most impressive works of art from the 20th century onward.

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

Take a journey back through the centuries into the private lives of the Habsburgs.

Relax in wine bars and restaurants, take a walking tour and discover the famous Colosseum and other historic sites in one of Rome’s prominent districts.

This 16th-century chapel highlights some brilliant Italian religious art, from lifelike marble sculptures to unnerving objects built from real human skeletons.

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

Climb to the lofty viewing tower of this cathedral commissioned in 1717 and completed in 1838. Inspect the crypt, carved choir and impressive dome painting.

Inspect the thought-provoking exhibits of Germany’s largest cultural history museum in a collection that spans from prehistoric ages to the present day.

Learn about the residents’ indigenous roots, explore snowy terrain and gaze up at the aurora borealis in the Kingdom of Light.

From bullfighting memorabilia to timepieces and witchcraft, this private collection of weird and wonderful artifacts will leave you impressed and amazed.

The pale sandstone fortress from Córdoba’s Moorish occupation contains a fascinating museum documenting the city’s religious history and offers excellent views.

Stroll along the banks of the Seine, discover the wonders of the Louvre or scaling the heights of the Eiffel Tower – Paris offers everything you could wish for.

Relax in wine bars and restaurants, take a walking tour and discover the famous Colosseum and other historic sites in one of Rome’s prominent districts.

There are many places you can visit that you just know you are going to love, but there are very few that can genuinely surprise you. Derry is a surprise. In fact, Northern Ireland’s second city is an unexpected delight.

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

Master of flamenco, cradle of horses, vineyard of the top wines in Andalusia and centre of pilgrimage for motorsports fans. Jerez will make you tremble with excitement.

Visit this grand old home to view furniture from centuries past and see a library filled with volumes that date back hundreds of years.

Inspect the thought-provoking exhibits of Germany’s largest cultural history museum in a collection that spans from prehistoric ages to the present day.

This 16th-century chapel highlights some brilliant Italian religious art, from lifelike marble sculptures to unnerving objects built from real human skeletons.