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1) Ireland
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Ireland, the Emerald Island. The hills, covered with lush, emerald green grass are full of mystical stone buildings from prehistoric times, Celtic monuments, medieval forts, and monasteries. The island is the home of legends, music, poetry, and dance. The capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin, has many sights worth taking a look at, for example Trinity College, St. Patrick Cathedral, Parliament, and the National Gallery. Includes: Glendalough,...
2) Scotland
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Cities of the world volume 164
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Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Crail, Dundee, Glamis castle, Whisky tour, Loch Ness, Inveraray, Lock Lomond, Callander, Stirling, Glasgow, Ayr, Culzean castle...
3) Stockholm
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"Stockholm is a city that floats on water: the 'Venice Of The North' was built on fourteen islands. ... Since 1998 this centuries-old Hanse city has also been the cultural capital of Europe. This city of the Vikings is a true architectural gem!"--Container.
4) Greece
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Greece is the cradle of European civilization, a quarry of mythology and ancient relics. On the Chalkidiki Peninsula we can visit the city of Thessalonica, the beaches of Katerini and Paralia, and from the boat take a look at the mystical monastery republic, Athos. Near the legendary Olympus Mountain see the 'rocks of gods, ' the Meteora monasteries built on the sky-high cliffs. Be sure to visit Athens's well known building, the Acropolis. Includes...
5) Tuscany
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Cities of the world volume 177
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This central Italian region is known as sunny Tuscany. There are a myriad of books and films propagating its landscape and beautiful cities. There are rustic, old houses hiding among the hills, the vineyards, and olive gardens, where one can buy good wine, olive oil, honey, and fine cheese. Tuscany is the birthplace of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Petrarca, Puccini and many other famous artists. Includes: Florence, Siena, Pisa, Arezzo, Cortona, San Gimignano,...
6) Paris
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Cities of the world volume 153
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"Paris is the "city of light," the "city of love," the "capital of fashion." The bank of the Seine, the Montmartre and the Quartier Latin tell us of artists: about Dumas, Zola, and Victor Hugo who depicted the city in unforgettable literary pieces and about painters who did the same on canvas. On moonlit nights, and foggy autumn mornings the shadows of Mmodigliani, Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec appear. Every corner is famous from a French movie, and...
7) Budapest
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Budapest, capital of Hungary, is the pearl of the Danube and a constantly changing metropolis. Hungary was once a kingdom but then came the Turks who were followed by the Hapsburgs and Maria Theresia who became "Queen of Hungary." The historic centre of Budapest is dominated by its noble castle that towers above the banks of the Danube. A one hundred metre long cable railway that dates back to 1870 is both a practical and fascinating way to ascend...
8) London
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Cities of the world volume 143
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Visits the famous sites of London, the capital of Great Britain, including Parliament and Big Ben, Saint Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, the Tower, British Museum, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Globe Theatre, Madame Tussaud's, Sherlock Holmes Museum, London Eye, and more.
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Morocco fulfills fantasies and dreams about the Tales of 1,001 Nights, even today. It is an exotic and romantic country with the thousand miracles of the Arab world; old cities, mosques, bazaars, natural beauties from palm tree gardens to sand dunes, and from the frosty tops of the Atlas mountains to the beaches of Agadir. There are the oases in the Sahara, the colorful buildings of Marrakesh, the Anti-Atlas's green valleys, and the forts of the Foreign...
10) Spain
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Spain, a country on the Iberian Peninsula, has a 2,000 year old history steeped in art. In Madrid, we take a look at the Royal Palace and the treasures of the Prado, and from here, we take an excursion to Escorial. On the coast of Catalonia, the Costa Brava, such famous places can be found as Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar. Barcelona is one of Europe's most beautiful cities, saturated by the spirit of Gaudi and Dali. We move on with our journey...
11) Morocco
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Cities of the world volume 147
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Discover the wonderfully wild cultures of the Berber, Gnawa and Tuareg peoples of Morocco. Composer/adventurer Chuck Jonkey takes you on a Sonic Safari that begins in Marrakesh and transports you to the deep medina for a look at ancient artifacts. Visit the sizzling coastal town of Essaouira - protected from pirates by a gigantic stone fortress.
12) Toronto Canada
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Cities of the world volume 173
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Toronto that lays on the shore of Lake Ontario is the biggest city in Canada, and also the capital of the area called Great Lakes. The views from the C.N. Tower are spectacular. Toronto is the citadel of modern architecture. Its main interest is the Downtown Walkway that is also called the P.A.T.H.. It has 11 kilometers of walking tunnel and 1200 shops.
13) Kracow
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Cities of the world volume 141
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Wandering among the endless hills, lakes, and mountains of Southeast Poland, one can find cities, medieval castles, grandiose palaces, and rich museums, each one more interesting than the previous. The city core of Krakow, with its old streets and squares offer us the feeling of happy days. In the Wawel district, which is built on a hill, fort walls and bastions protect the royal palace and the cathedral. Includes: Ojcowi National Park; Katowice;...
14) Sicily
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Cities of the world volume 165
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The Messina Strait, the famous Greek theatre of Taormina, the archeological sites of Segesta and Selinunte, the marvelous Catania, the unique monastery and temple of Monreale, the picturesque Cefalu and Ragusa are all worth taking a look on the largest island of the Mediterranean Sea. Romantic Sicily, an island very rich in monuments and natural beauties, enchants every visitor. Includes: Palermo; Mondello; Monreale; Citta del Mare; Segesta; Erice;...
15) Japan
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Visit Toyko, a city where tradition and modern inventions live side by side, and the ancient city of Kyoto. Sites include: Toyko Teleport, docks, Shiba Park, Toyko Tower, Meiji Shrine Park, Asakusa, the Toyko Underground, Akihabara, Ueno Park, Kebukuro, Kyoto and more.
16) Croatia
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Cities of the world volume 118
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Croatia is blessed by an unfathomable natural richness. The lakes of the Plitvice and Krka National Parks, the waterfalls, the rapids and the caves are all among the most beautiful landscapes in the world. The capital, Zagreb, captures the visitor with its inward mood and monarchy style buildings. Beside the warm-watered fjords, the river deltas, the green hills, and pine forests, many snow-covered mountaintops await visitors. Includes: Zagreb, Osijek,...
17) Barcelona
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Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is one of Europe's coziest and livable cities. It is famous for its nice weather, good transport, green areas, and parks full of fountains and statues. Nice and friendly people, a buzzing cultural life, colorful events and the famous Catalonian cuisine is waiting for visitors. Visits the Rambla, Plaka Real, Mercat San José, Columbus monument, Naval Museum, the docks, the Gothic quarter, Saint Eulalia Cathedral,...
18) Munich
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Cities of the world volume 150
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"Münich offers much more than the Oktoberfest, the pretzel, large cups of beer and huge shopping malls. The neo-gothic palace of the City Hall, the unique domes of the Cathedral of Our Lady, the pillars of the generals, the city gates, the eclectic buildings of the Residenz are all there for the eyes, while the markets and the taverns all serve the needs of the body. Besides that, parks full of statues and fountains, temples from the middle age,...
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Among the plains, the lakes and the hills ancient cities are located: the red-bricked Malmo, the port Gothenburg, the medieval Ystad, Helsingor and Helsingborg, and the university town Uppsala which is always full of life. Stockholm, built between Lake Malaren and Baltic Sea, rivals any European capital city. Near to it, there are castles which enchant the travelers, for instance Skokloster Castle or Gripsholm Castle.
20) Berlin
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The re-united Berlin awaits visitors with such old sights as the Alexanderplatz with the TV Tower and the World Clock, the Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate, the Memorial Church (Church Ruin), the linden trees of the "Unter den Linden", and the shopping areas of the Kurfurstendamm. The new sights include the restored Reichstag with the new Government District, the recently opened Bunker of Hitler and the new Holocaust Monument. The memories of the...