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See Edinburgh Attractions on European Vacations
Edinburgh, capital of Scotland since the 15th century, is a must-see when going on European vacations. Edinburgh is divided into two main areas: the medieval fortress of Old Town and the New Town with its neoclassical influence that has become a blueprint for European urban planning since the 18th century. Medieval Old Town is located on a ridge stretching from the Castle to the Palace of Holyrood. It includes many 16th and 17th century houses of nobles and merchants, distinct tenement buildings, and significant early public buildings such as the St. Giles Cathedral and Canongate Tolbooth. To the north of the Old Town are seven new towns built from 1767 to 1890 that comprise what is now known as the Georgian New Town. Taking advantage of its lush topography, neoclassical buildings in New Town are decorated with beautiful gardens. In the Age of Enlightenment it was a major center of thought and learning, and today continues its cultural and political links with mainland Europe. Because of the unique and surprisingly harmonious juxtaposition of old and new, Edinburgh has been granted the status of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
European Vacations to Berlin
A great place to get your European vacations going is Berlin. Perhaps the most popular landmark in the city is the Berlin Wall, a partition that used to separate East Germany from West Germany which was torn down in 1989, signifying a new era for the nation. You can still view what's left of the wall by walking along the southern border of Wedding. You can see a restored segment at the Gedenksttte Berliner Mauer, which is right next to a documentation center that charts the stories of people who attempted to cross the wall. Many visitors go to the former border crossing of the Sandkrugbrcke and lay flowers on a stone that commemorates the first person to be shot dead while fleeing the East. For a more comprehensive history of the Wall, head over to the Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, where there is a museum you can visit. Around 3 or 4 PM, wind down in the picturesque Prenzlauer Berg district of Mitte during afternoon kaffee und kuchen, a popular Berlin tradition for coffee and cake.
European Vacations to Stockholm
Since over three quarters of a millennium ago, when Stockholm was born, there has been a settlement in Gamla Stan the Old City. As early as 1252, pillaging raids have been spotted ravaging the narrow medieval alleys, old churches, town squares, and of course, the Royal Palace. Nowadays, instead of horses or donkeys with carriages on the streets, you can find bus tours galore with tourists from all over the world. For a more relaxing tour of the city, try to avoid the main boulevards and stick to exploring the quaint side streets during your European vacations. Celebrate how far the country has gone by visiting the Stadshuset, the City Hall. Stockholm's most famous landmark, Stadshuset plays host to the annual Nobel Prize banquet visited by some of the world's most respected luminaries. See the 10,000-piped organ, the impressive Golden Hall where Swedish history is depicted on wall mosaics with 18 million pieces in gold leaf, and the Council Chamber, which resembles the open roof of a Viking longhouse.
European Vacations to Ancient Greece
Take a walk through history with a visit to ancient Greece on European vacations. Spot the Hadrians Arch at the center of Athens -- this impressive structure covers an ancient road leading to the Acropolis and a complex of important structures on the east side of the city. On this complex once stood the Temple of Olympian Zeus, rumored to have been built to honor the arriving Roman Emperor Hadrian who made many significant contributions to the city of Athens. Drive from Athens through the fertile plains of Boeotia to reach Delphi. On the slopes of the magnificent Mount Parnassus you will find the center of the ancient world. Here you will be able to view the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and the Temple of Apollo. Marvel at the wealth of the ancient times with a visit to the Treasury of the Athenians. Go to the museum it features ancient Greek masterpieces, including the famous bronze Charioteer.
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