August 19, 2010 by europeexplored
Trento – traditions of Alpine countries, Italy Updated: December 24, 2020 | By Claire | More The city of Trento can be found along the bank of the Adige River. Known as the educational center in Northern Italy, the city of Trento is home to several top colleges and universities. The University of Trento is […]
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August 18, 2010 by europeexplored
Murano, Burano and Torcello islands – Famous Lagoon in Italy Updated: December 26, 2020 | By Claire | More If you have some more time in Venice there are several other islands that you could explore, the most popular ones are Murano, Burano and Torcello. You can visit them in the one outing by the […]
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Updated June 8, 2026 by europeexplored
Brussels is far more than just the administrative capital of the European Union — it’s a vibrant, multilingual city of Art Nouveau townhouses, world-class museums, fantastic food (from Michelin-starred restaurants to the world’s best frites), and the magnificent Grand Place, regularly voted the most beautiful square in Europe. As the de facto capital of Europe, […]
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Updated June 8, 2026 by europeexplored
Paris is the most visited city in the world — the luminous capital of France whose legendary monuments (the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre), incomparable art collections, world-dominating gastronomy, and ineffable romantic atmosphere draw more than 40 million visitors annually to the banks of the Seine. The City of Light has been the global standard […]
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August 17, 2010 by europeexplored
Cortina d’Ampezzo – paradise for sport lovers in Italy Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | More In the Southern Alps, located in the northern part of Italy is where you will find the town of Cortina d’Ampezzo. The town is a well-known skiing spot which has many fine accommodations, restaurants and shops throughout […]
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Categories: Italy, Wellness, Relax & Sports
August 16, 2010 by europeexplored
Vicenza – golden city, Italy Updated: December 22, 2020 | By Claire | More In the northeastern part of Italy, one can find the city of Vicenza. The city of Vicenza has a rich and colorful history and an amazing culture. There are countless museums and art galleries located throughout the city. Situated only 60 […]
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August 16, 2010 by europeexplored
Kraków – the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland Updated: May 31, 2020 | By Claire | More Krakow is the second largest city in Poland, as well as being one of the oldest in this country’s history. This city can be found on the list of World Heritage Sites, mostly […]
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August 15, 2010 by europeexplored
Verona – the city of neverending love and paradise of open-air opera, Italy Updated: December 19, 2020 | By Claire | More About 30 km from Lake Garda you can find the second largest city of Venice area. Verona is the capital of the province of Verona located in northeastern Italy. The world’s awareness gained […]
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August 14, 2010 by europeexplored
Padova – where the beauty meets spirituality in Italy Updated: December 26, 2020 | By Claire | More The city of Padova is located in the northern part of Italy along the banks of the Bacchiglione River. Situated only 40 kilometers from the famous Italian city of Venice, Padova has been a very popular tourist […]
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August 13, 2010 by europeexplored
Lago di Garda – largest and most beautiful lake in Italy Updated: December 19, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More The largest and most beautiful Italian lake Lago di Garda is situated in the Dolomites at the foot of the mountain massifs in the northern part of the country. It is situated in the […]
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