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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
National Art Gallery, Sofia

Sofia, Bulgaria by Nigel's Europe & beyond
St. George's Rotunda, Sofia

Ancient Roman Bathhouse and Church by Beer Skittles
Day trip to Seven Rila Lakes

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

Rila Mountain, Bulgaria by Stella
National Archaeological Museum, Sofia

Bulgaria-02877 - National Archaeological Museum by Dennis Jarvis
Kambanite (The Bells) Park, Sofia

IMG_2339 by Athena Lao
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia

245 by Joanna Dobson
Sofia Zoo

Pygmy marmoset by Ivan Pavlov
Day trip to Mount Malyovitsa

Malyovitsa in the clouds by Still ePsiLoN
Day trip to Ledenika Cave

Ledenika cave by Rossitsa Tsanova

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Historic Food Night life Culture 1 nightTue. Jul 22 - Wed. Jul 23

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 Budapest

Budapest, Hungary

Parliament by VnGrijl

Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary. It is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center, sometimes described as the primate city of Hungary. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Budapest's extensive World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrassy Avenue, Heroes' Square, and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second-oldest metro line in the world. The city contains around 80 geothermal springs and a plethora of remarkable attractions, such as the Castle Hill, the neo-Gothic Parliament, Saint Stephen's Basilica, Matthias Church, Dohany Street Synagogue, and more.
Historic Center, Budapest

UNESCO World Heritage Site Budapest by Matthias Ripp
Buda Castle, Budapest

Buda Castle, Budapest by Alex Proimos
Gellert Baths, Budapest

IMG_0606.jpg by gabe.riel
Hungarian Railway Museum, Budapest

Above the Trains by Lynae Zebest
Day trip to Godollo Palace

Gödöllő by Kevin Hoogheem
Day trip to Palvolgyi Cave

114_0261 by Helran
Gellert Hill, Budapest

Gellert hill by Patrick Müller
Hungarian National Museum, Budapest

Hungarian National Museum by Yazan Badran
Budapest Zoo

Fővárosi Állat- és Növénykert (Zoo) by Fritz Lamaña Ruppmann
Kiraly Baths, Budapest

kiraly_bath by bdeseattle
Day trip to Danube-Ipoly National Park

Autumn pattern I by habeebee
Day trip to Nagyteteny Castle

lion of Nagytétény by gregoriosz

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Budapest

Hungary, Central Hungary region

Night life Historic Food Culture 1 nightWed. Jul 23 - Thu. Jul 24

Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary. It is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center, sometimes described as the primate city of Hungary. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Budapest's extensive World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrassy Avenue, Heroes' Square, and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second-oldest metro line in the world. The city contains around 80 geothermal springs and a plethora of remarkable attractions, such as the Castle Hill, the neo-Gothic Parliament, Saint Stephen's Basilica, Matthias Church, Dohany Street Synagogue, and more.

The capital of Hungary offers centuries of history and architecture, as well as surprising nightlife and culinary scenes.

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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 Torcello

Torcello near basilica by damian entwistle
Gondola Ride, Venice

Venice Gondolas by David Blaikie
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
Day trip to Verona

A view of Verona by Alan Bloom

Immortalized in several Shakespearean plays, Verona lures travelers with its culture, rich history, and unforgettable atmosphere.

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Venice

Italy, Veneto region

Historic Culture Night life Beaches Nature 1 nightThu. Jul 24 - Fri. Jul 25

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 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
Guell Park, Barcelona

Park Guell by Brad Hammonds
Historic Center, Barcelona

Street by kattebelletje
Day trip to Church of San Miguel Del Fai

El petit Meteora català / Our own little Meteora in Catalonia by SBA73
Day trip to Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey by Keith Roper
Plaza del Rei, Barcelona

2011 Barcelona by Jose Gonzalvo Vivas
The Raval, Barcelona

Terraces in Raval by Oh-Barcelona.com
Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona

3 - Passeig de Gracia 2 Houses by Jennifer Silverman
City Museum of History, Barcelona

DSC01152 by cwangdom
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 1 nightFri. Jul 25 - Sat. Jul 26

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 Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal

Castelo de São Jorge, Lisbon by Alan Bell

A naturally beautiful city which is surrounded by and set on seven steep hills (though some say eight!), Lisbon overlooks the Tagus River, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. Characterized by its laid-back atmosphere, Lisbon is known for vibrant culture, history, and architecture as well as for its picture-perfect panoramas.
Hieronymites Monastery, Lisbon

Monastery at Belem by Cycling Man
Historic Center, Lisbon

Lisbon 1 by Olli Virtanen
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon

Museu Calouste Gulbenkian by Sheila Thomson
Palace of the Marquises, Lisbon

Lisboa, Lisbonne by Bernard-G
Day trip to Capuchos Convent

Capuchos II by Afonso Gonçalves
Day trip to Pena National Palace

Palácio Nacional da Pena- Sintra (Explore) by Sagrario Gallego
National Coach Museum, Lisbon

P1020718 by Jason Pearce
De Sao Jorge Castle, Lisbon

Lisbon With Langon - 26 by Kyle Taylor
Bairro Alto, Lisbon

Bairro Alto, Lisboa, Portugal by p-b 70
National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon

Exterior of Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga Lisbon by Karen Bryan
Day trip to Monserrate Palace

Palácio Nacional de Monserrate, Sintra by Pedro Carmona e Santos
Day trip to Mafra National Palace

Mafra National Palace - Palácio Nacional de Mafra - 2 by * starrynight1

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Lisbon

Portugal, Lisbon region

Night life Historic Food Culture Beaches 1 nightSat. Jul 26 - Sun. Jul 27

A naturally beautiful city which is surrounded by and set on seven steep hills (though some say eight!), Lisbon overlooks the Tagus River, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. Characterized by its laid-back atmosphere, Lisbon is known for vibrant culture, history, and architecture as well as for its picture-perfect panoramas.

Lisbon, the charming coastal capital of Portugal, is located geographically on the fringes of Europe, but it is one of the continent’s oldest cities and one of its liveliest.

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