With a population of nearly 1.5 million residents, Munich is the third-largest city in Germany, and the most populous in the State of Bavaria, of which it’s the capital. Munich’s natural attractions include the Isar River, which flows through the city center, and the nearby Bavarian Alps. Like most of Germany’s cities, Munich combines elements …
Sofia is Bulgaria’s capital and its most populous city. It’s located near the center of the Balkans, almost equidistant between the Black and Adriatic Seas. As an amazing old-world city, it has made great leaps in modernization in recent years. Sofia is brimming with impressive churches, leftover remnants of Soviet-era architecture, and an abundance of …
Located on the beautiful Adriatic coast in southern Croatia, Dubrovnik is a city with a rich and troubled history that was off-limits to tourists for much of the late 20th century. Now that things have cooled off, it has once again become a popular destination for international travelers. It’s full of historic buildings, vibrant food …
Conveniently located just an hour east of Prague, Kutná Hora may just be the Czech Republic’s most unique attraction. Kutná Hora is most commonly referred to as the Bone Church or the Sedlec Ossuary, because unlike nearly all other Roman Catholic churches, it’s decorated from top to bottom with human bones. According to historians, it …
The old port city of Marseille is the third-largest city in France. While the city once had a reputation for being rough around the edges, today, it embraces that old-world roughness that’s softened by its modern charm. Marseille’s location on the Mediterranean Sea gives it a quaint feel. The population of almost a million people …
Vienna holds a number of impressive distinctions. It’s Austria’s capital, one of the country’s nine states, and with nearly 2 million residents it’s also its most populous city. For generations Vienna has been the country’s economic and cultural heart, and each year guests from all over the world descend on the historic city to experience …
With a population of more than 800,000, Zagreb is Croatia’s capital and largest city. It’s located in the northwest portion of the country along the Sava River, and has been continually inhabited since at least the beginning of the 12th century, and probably much longer than that. During much of the ‘90s the country was …
The historic city of Strasbourg sits on the border between France and Germany. This location means the city is highly influenced by both French and German culture. It’s a fairly large city in the Grand Est region of France with a metropolitan area of almost 800,000 people. While the city is a hub for modern …
In April of 1940, Auschwitz was established as an extermination camp for Jews shipped in from all over Europe. Arguably one of the most historically significant and poignant attractions in the world, for most visitors, it ends up being one of the most shocking and memorable experiences of their lives. A variety of tours are …
Located on Estonia’s north-central coast along the Gulf of Finland, Tallinn is the country’s capital and most populous city. With a population of just shy of 450,000 residents, it’s not big by European city standards, but therein lies much of its quaint and historic charm. It’s also Estonia’s economic, educational, and cultural center and is …