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Things to do in and around Athens

Athens, Greece

Plaka and Lycabettus by Ion Androutsopoulos

Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning around 3,400 years and the earliest human presence around 11th–7th millennium BC,. The National Garden of Athens was completed in 1840 and is a green refuge in the centre of the Greek capital. Athens' largest zoo is the Attica Zoological Park, a private zoo located in the suburb of Spata. The zoo is home to around 2000 animals representing 400 species, and is open 365 days a year. The city is a world centre of archaeological research. Apart from national institutions there are several archaeological Museums, including the National Archaeological Museum.
Acropolis, Athens

Akropol by maniak713
Historic Center, Athens

Athens Street by jtstewart
Acropolis Museum, Athens

New Acropolis Museum by Visit Greece
National Garden, Athens

Athens 03 by Graham C99
Day trip to Temple of Poseidon

Temple of Poseidon - Cape Sunion by Alberto Perdomo
Day trip to Davelis Cave

Byzantine Church by Emmanuel Eragne
Temple of Athena Nike, Athens

Temple of Athena Nike by Michael Arsers
Wolves' Hill, Athens

Mount Lycabettos by John Riviello
Plaka, Athens

Plaka à Athènes by padrien80
National Archaeological Museum, Athens

National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece - 08/2012 by Mint & Ginger
Day trip to Marathon Battlefield and Burial Mound

The Athenian Tumulus by CameliaTWU (off for a while)
Day trip to Mount Eros

Greece 2014 by Edo Ramon

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Night life Historic Food Culture 1 nightThu. Jan 01 - Fri. Jan 02

Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning around 3,400 years and the earliest human presence around 11th–7th millennium BC,. The National Garden of Athens was completed in 1840 and is a green refuge in the centre of the Greek capital. Athens' largest zoo is the Attica Zoological Park, a private zoo located in the suburb of Spata. The zoo is home to around 2000 animals representing 400 species, and is open 365 days a year. The city is a world centre of archaeological research. Apart from national institutions there are several archaeological Museums, including the National Archaeological Museum.

Considered the birthplace of Western Civilization, Athens' 3,500 year history is alive today in politics, culture, and philosophy.

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Things to do in and around Sofia

Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia: Sin City HDR by Ann Wuyts

Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and is the 15th largest city in the European Union. The city is located at the foot of Vitosha Mountain in the western part of the country, within less than 50km drive from the Serbian border. Its location in the center of the Balkan peninsula means that it is the midway between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea, whereas the Aegean Sea is the closest to it. Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000BCE and is Europe's second-oldest city. Among its many attractions you may find the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, palaces, churches, and much more.
Historic Center, Sofia

Sofia by Stella
National History Museum, Sofia

Sofia - National Museum of History by Ann Wuyts
Sofia Zoo

Pygmy marmoset by Ivan Pavlov
National Art Gallery, Sofia

Sofia, Bulgaria by Nigel's Europe & beyond
Day trip to Seven Rila Lakes

4 out of 7 Rila lakes by Klearchos Kapoutsis
Day trip to Mount Malyovitsa

Malyovitsa in the clouds by Still ePsiLoN
National Archaeological Museum, Sofia

Bulgaria-02877 - National Archaeological Museum by Dennis Jarvis
St. George's Rotunda, Sofia

Ancient Roman Bathhouse and Church by Beer Skittles
Kambanite (The Bells) Park, Sofia

IMG_2339 by Athena Lao
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia

245 by Joanna Dobson
Day trip to Mount Musala

Rila Mountain, Bulgaria by Stella
Day trip to Ledenika Cave

Ledenika cave by Rossitsa Tsanova

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Sofia

Bulgaria, Sofia City region

Historic Food Night life Culture 1 nightFri. Jan 02 - Sat. Jan 03

Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and is the 15th largest city in the European Union. The city is located at the foot of Vitosha Mountain in the western part of the country, within less than 50km drive from the Serbian border. Its location in the center of the Balkan peninsula means that it is the midway between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea, whereas the Aegean Sea is the closest to it. Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000BCE and is Europe's second-oldest city. Among its many attractions you may find the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, palaces, churches, and much more.

Bulgaria's capital is a fusion of old and new, with historic churches and Soviet remnants alongside modern amenities, parks, and galleries.

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Things to do in and around Belgrade

Belgrade, Serbia

Streets - Belgrade, Serbia by ...your local connection

Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. Its name translates to White City. One of the most important prehistoric cultures of Europe, the Vinča culture, evolved within the Belgrade area in the 6th millennium BC. Throughout its history, the city has been settled by Celts, Romans, Slavs, Franks, Hungarian, and Ottoman. Belgrade has been awarded many titles, and is classified as a Beta- global city. Its main attractions include Belgrade Fortress, Nikola Tesla Museum and other fascinating museums, churches, parks, and a wonderful beach.
Belgrade Fortress

Zindan gate complex by i.cvetkovic
Historic Center, Belgrade

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Museum of Aviation, Belgrade

Belgrade Aviation Museum by Jonathan Davis
Nikola Tesla Museum, Belgrade

Nikola Tesla Museum by only_point_five
Day trip to Fruska Gora National Park

Suma by Aleksandar Cocek
Day trip to Grgeteg Monastery

Krusedol Monastery by Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Church of St. Sava, Belgrade

The gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - Built in honour to the Russian soldiers who liberated Bulgaria from Ottoman (Turk) rule by Jorge Láscar
Beach, Belgrade

Sava (Slavonski Brod) by frkasb
St. Mark's Church, Belgrade

Sv. Marka by Patrick M
Pobednik Monument, Belgrade

Monument to the National Hero by Patrick M
Day trip to Velika Remeta Monastery, Novi Sad

Kloster Velika Remeta by Ebs Els
Day trip to Aqua Park Izvor

Wating Patiently by David Stillman

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Belgrade

Serbia, Central Serbia region

Night life Food Culture Historic 1 nightSat. Jan 03 - Sun. Jan 04

Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. Its name translates to White City. One of the most important prehistoric cultures of Europe, the Vinča culture, evolved within the Belgrade area in the 6th millennium BC. Throughout its history, the city has been settled by Celts, Romans, Slavs, Franks, Hungarian, and Ottoman. Belgrade has been awarded many titles, and is classified as a Beta- global city. Its main attractions include Belgrade Fortress, Nikola Tesla Museum and other fascinating museums, churches, parks, and a wonderful beach.

Fast emerging as one of Europe's liveliest cities, Serbia's capital is packed with culture, sights and fantastic nightlife.

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Things to do in and around Grado

Grado, Italy

Kanal u Gradu / Grado canal by Marko Maras

Grado is a town and commune in the north-eastern Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located on a peninsula of the Adriatic Sea between Venice and Trieste. Once mainly a fishing center, today it is a popular tourist destination, known commonly as L'Isola del Sole ("The Sunny Island"), also famous because it is also a spa town; together with Marano Lagunare, it is the center of the Marano-Grado Lagoon, which is famous for its uncontaminated nature. Today there are frequent finds of inscriptions, sarcophagi, marble sculpture and small bronzes that once furnished its villas. The remains of one of these villas has been excavated on the islet of Gorgo in the lagoon.
Beach, Grado

Playa Sardinero by Antonio Luis
Historic Center, Grado

Grado by nagerw
Day trip to Venice

Venice by awaywiththepixies

Famed worldwide for its romantic canals and gorgeous masks, this thriving city offers its visitors a wealth of cultural attractions.

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Grado

Italy, Veneto region

Beaches Nature Active Food Small towns 1 nightSun. Jan 04 - Mon. Jan 05

Grado is a town and commune in the north-eastern Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located on a peninsula of the Adriatic Sea between Venice and Trieste. Once mainly a fishing center, today it is a popular tourist destination, known commonly as L'Isola del Sole ("The Sunny Island"), also famous because it is also a spa town; together with Marano Lagunare, it is the center of the Marano-Grado Lagoon, which is famous for its uncontaminated nature. Today there are frequent finds of inscriptions, sarcophagi, marble sculpture and small bronzes that once furnished its villas. The remains of one of these villas has been excavated on the islet of Gorgo in the lagoon.

A delightful resort town, well known for its spas, historic sites, and beaches, offering great restaurants and a lively atmosphere.

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Things to do in and around Venice

Venice, Italy

Venice by awaywiththepixies

Venice is a city in northeastern Italy sited on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. Venice is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. The city in its entirety is listed as a World Heritage Site, along with its lagoon. It is also known for its several important artistic movements, especially the Renaissance period. Venice is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world for its celebrated art and architecture. The city has an average of 50,000 tourists a day.
St. Mark's Square, Venice

Doges Palace by ChrisHaysPhotography
St. Mark's Basilica, Venice

DSC_0507 (2) by Brian Burk
Grand Canal, Venice

Grand Canal, Venice by Cycling Man
Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice

venice - peggy guggenheim collection by Müge Arseven
Day trip to Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park

Vista delle Tre Tofane - Dolomiti Bellunesi by Simone Bosotti
Day trip to Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Tre Cime di Lavaredo by Carolina Valsecchi Gillmeister
St. Mark's Clocktower, Venice

St. Mark's Clocktower (Torre dell'orologio), Piazza San Marco, Venice by Dimitris Kamaras
Historic Center, Venice

Venice by Eric
Lido Beach, Venice

Venezia-2006-08-27-071 by Philippe Roos
Gondola Ride, Venice

Venice Gondolas by David Blaikie

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Venice

Italy, Veneto region

Historic Culture Night life Beaches Nature 1 nightMon. Jan 05 - Tue. Jan 06

Venice is a city in northeastern Italy sited on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. Venice is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. The city in its entirety is listed as a World Heritage Site, along with its lagoon. It is also known for its several important artistic movements, especially the Renaissance period. Venice is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world for its celebrated art and architecture. The city has an average of 50,000 tourists a day.

Famed worldwide for its romantic canals and gorgeous masks, this thriving city offers its visitors a wealth of cultural attractions.

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Things to do in and around Nice

Nice, France

Untitled by Pörrö Pesukarhu

Nice is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse. Located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Nice is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast after Marseille. The city is called Nice la Belle, which means Nice the Beautiful, For decades now, the picturesque Nicean surroundings have attracted not only those in search of relaxation, but also those seeking inspiration.
Beach, Nice

nice by Fernando Stankuns
Matisse Museum, Nice

Villa des Arènes by David Wheeler
Museum of Contemporary and Modern Art, Nice

Yves Klein by Justin
St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Nice

St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral 1 by Graham C99
Day trip to Cannes

Cannes by Chris Yunker

Cannes is a famous upscale seaside resort town in the Riviera, it offers fantastic beaches, food, and nightlife.
Day trip to Cians Gorge

Gorges du Cians 2 by Ole Holmblad
Museum of Asian Arts, Nice

111 Paris - Musee National des Arts Asiatiques - Musee Guimet by Photos et Voyages
St. Michel Plateau, Nice

le plateau du vercors by gizmo 07
Jules Cheret Fine Arts Museum, Nice

Nice by Rodrigo Soldon
Marc Chagall Museum, Nice

Make My Living by Thomas Hawk
Day trip to Daluis Gorge

Gorges du Daluis by virole_bridee
Day trip to Route de la Corniche Sublime

Route de la Corniche Sublime by

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Nice

France, Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur region

Night life Beaches Food Culture Historic 1 nightTue. Jan 06 - Wed. Jan 07

Nice is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse. Located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Nice is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast after Marseille. The city is called Nice la Belle, which means Nice the Beautiful, For decades now, the picturesque Nicean surroundings have attracted not only those in search of relaxation, but also those seeking inspiration.

Known for its famous "Promenade des Anglais", this port city boasts a rich cultural life and a profusion of modern artworks.

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Things to do in and around Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona by Lutor44

This lively, exciting metropolis, set on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, is renowned for its exceptional architecture, rich cultural heritage, delicious cuisine, stunning beaches, and fascinating history. It is said that a secret of Barcelona's charm lies in the fact that its tourist sites are an integral part of its residents’ daily life.
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

Sagrada Familia by Juan Salmoral
Gothic Quarter, Barcelona

Barri Gòtic by Valerie Hinojosa
Historic Center, Barcelona

Street by kattebelletje
The Raval, Barcelona

Terraces in Raval by Oh-Barcelona.com
Day trip to Sierra de Montserrat

La Sierra de Montserrat by Claudio Sepúlveda Geoffroy
Day trip to Church of San Miguel Del Fai

El petit Meteora català / Our own little Meteora in Catalonia by SBA73
Plaza del Rei, Barcelona

2011 Barcelona by Jose Gonzalvo Vivas
Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona

3 - Passeig de Gracia 2 Houses by Jennifer Silverman
Las Ramblas, Barcelona

La Rambla by Dave Briggs
Placa Reial, Barcelona

IMG_1575 by Rémi de Valenciennes
Day trip to Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey by Keith Roper
Day trip to Sant Jeroni

the abbey road ( and the wind,the afternoon,and the cold...) - el cami de l´abadía ( i el vent, la tarda,i el fred ) by jordi puig
Guell Park, Barcelona

Park Guell by Brad Hammonds
Marina, Barcelona

Getxo at night by Aitor Aguirregabiria
City Museum of History, Barcelona

DSC01152 by cwangdom
Beach, Barcelona

Barcelona Beach by inyucho
Day trip to Holy Cave of Montserrat

Monasterio de Montserrat by Antonio Tajuelo
Day trip to Cardona Salt Mountain

Cardona mines by Amante Darmanin

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Barcelona

Spain, Catalonia region

Night life Historic Food Culture Beaches 2 nightsWed. Jan 07 - Fri. Jan 09

This lively, exciting metropolis, set on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, is renowned for its exceptional architecture, rich cultural heritage, delicious cuisine, stunning beaches, and fascinating history. It is said that a secret of Barcelona's charm lies in the fact that its tourist sites are an integral part of its residents’ daily life.

Barcelona, a city that is challenging to describe without using the words vibrant, creative, colorful! An innovative, cosmopolitan city with a Mediterranean flair.

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Things to do in and around Granada

Granada, Spain

La Alhambra - Granada by Salvador Fornell

Situated approximately 2421 feet above sea level, Granada is perched against the background of the snowy Sierra Nevada Mountains while also being close to the famous beaches of the Costa del Sol. All these features, combined with its comfortable climate, make Granada an attractive destination for tourists.
Alhambra, Granada

The Alhambra from Mirador de St. Nicolas (1) by Jiuguang Wang
Generalife, Granada

Generalife by Matteo Artizzu
Albaicin, Granada

Albaicín by UncleBucko
Royal Chapel, Granada

Where the most Catholic monarchs rest by Pedro
Day trip to Nerja Cave

Cuevas de Nerja by Mar Kiddo
Day trip to Caminito Del Rey

Desfiladero de los Gaitanes by Jose Castillo
Palace of Charles V, Granada

Palace of Charles V by Genlab Frank

To the west of the Nasrid Palaces in the Alhambra stands the magnificent Palace of Charles V, a Renaissance masterpiece designed by Pedro Machuca, an architect from Toledo who was a disciple of Michelangelo.
Granada Cathedral

Granada Cathedral by Peter
St. Nicholas Viewpoint, Granada

Granada by Koen Schepers
St. Jerome's Monastery, Granada

Monastery of San Jerónimo de Granada by Charlie Jackson
Day trip to The King's Little Pathway

Caminito del Rey by Gabi
Day trip to Los Gaitanes Gorge

20121228-DSC_4147 by jbdodane

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Granada

Spain, Andalusia region

Historic Culture Food Active Night life 1 nightFri. Jan 09 - Sat. Jan 10

Situated approximately 2421 feet above sea level, Granada is perched against the background of the snowy Sierra Nevada Mountains while also being close to the famous beaches of the Costa del Sol. All these features, combined with its comfortable climate, make Granada an attractive destination for tourists.

Granada, the capital city of the province of Granada in Andalusia, is a winning combination of history, art, beauty, and contemporary culture.

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