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Once a major seaport and home to heavy industry, this precinct is now a dynamic cultural and residential area offering shopping, sport, drama and art.

Engage with London’s politics in this innovative building that is shaped like a slanted egg made almost entirely of glass.

Walk across this historic bridge to spot famous Istanbul landmarks and watch the sunset from a bar full of Turkish men contemplating life while sharing a water pipe.

Marvel at this innovative building with a spiral design that resembles a pickled cucumber in the center of London’s skyline.

This university city with historic wooden houses, museums, islets and snow-capped mountains still attracts pilgrims to its medieval cathedral.

This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.

Medieval architecture, meandering canals and exquisite chocolate and beer: it\'s no wonder that more than 2 million tourists flock to this Belgian city each year.

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

Admire the greatest works of Michelangelo and da Vinci, see the center of Catholicism and pose with the Leaning Tower of Pisa on this Mediterranean peninsula.

Marvel at this innovative building with a spiral design that resembles a pickled cucumber in the center of London’s skyline.

Visit hundreds of museums, theaters, music venues and sporting arenas in the towns and cities of this former coal-mining region in western Germany.

One of the largest shopping malls in Europe has seemingly endless options for entertainment, events and adventure for all the family.

Lavender fields and rolling hills may symbolize this region, but the area’s Mediterranean coast and French Alps are just as worthy of a visit.

Browse hundreds of reputable shops, cafés and restaurants in one of the busiest shopping streets in Europe.

This busy square marks the center of Valencia’s Old Town. Come here to admire grand architecture, visit a centuries-old café and shop at handicraft markets.

Look for the distinct red-brick building in the central district of Mitte to see where Berlin’s mayor works. Inside, tour the ornately decorated rooms and interesting historical exhibitions.

Enjoy a magnificent view over Stockholm on a gondola that travels to the top of the world’s biggest spherical building.

Browse hundreds of reputable shops, cafés and restaurants in one of the busiest shopping streets in Europe.

Engage with London’s politics in this innovative building that is shaped like a slanted egg made almost entirely of glass.

Eat fresh local produce, gaze across the city to the sea and learn about the local heritage in the historic heart of Marseille, one of France’s oldest harbours.

Browse the market stalls for souvenirs and clothes among punks and rockers in an area renowned for its alternative culture and eclectic nightlife.

Sublime architectural sites and some of the best shopping in Paris ensure that you can happily spend a day or two exploring this famous street. 

This historic district of Birmingham is well-known for its jewelry shops and factories, museums and galleries, music venues and restaurants.

Europe\'s biggest ongoing city regeneration project has seen Hamburg\'s former port warehouse district transformed into a vibrant, modern urban area.