Cities of the Country
Syracuse is founded on an ancient Greek settlement, and as such has a rich and varied history – where else can we visit ancient Greek temples, Roman amphiteatres, Arabic forts and so much more? And when you tire of architectural splendour, if ever, perhaps its time to visit the exquisitely maintained beaches, enjoy the fine…
Sicily’s second largest city, Catania is a busy and active city, with a vibrant nightlife. It is most famous for its baroque architecture – the downtown area is a World Heritage site for this reason. It is also possible to travel directly from Catania to Mount Etna, the active volcano which has helped to shape…
A small but beautiful town, Taormina has been attracting tourists to its shores for more than a hundred years, including many famous painters and writers. On visiting, the attraction becomes clear- beautiful beaches, spectacular blue sea, and imposing ancient ruins. The ruined Greek theatre is Sicily’s most famous architectural attraction.
Giardini Naxos is a small, bustling fishing port and tourist village, famous for its beaches and panoramic views. The nightlife is lively during the tourist season, and festivals and partying on the beach are common. Each August 15th, it is traditional to swim at midnight while fireworks explode overhead.
Palermo is the regional capital of Sicily, and boasts a rich architectural heritage, with many Norman buildings. Palermo also offers the best shopping in Sicily, and much fine dining is available, with its charming outdoor cafes highly recommended.
Frankfurt is Germany’s financial centre, and one of the few cities in Europe to boast a significant number of skyscrapers, which contributes to an impressive skyline. Frankfurt hosts some of Germany’s biggest festivals, including music, folk arts and general entertainment. The city is extremely well organised and efficient, and transport to Frankfurts many attractions is…
Situated on the river Rhine, Cologne is one of Germany’s major cultural centres, and is home to over 30 museums and hundreds of galleries. Cologne also hosts numerous trade shows and festivals- the Cologne carnival is one of the biggest street festivals in Europe, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. Much of Cologne was rebuilt…
‘Muenchen mag Dich’, or ‘Munich Loves You’ is the motto of this famously tourist-friendly city. With its over 6000 licensed establishments, Munich’s nightlife is vibrant, even more so during the yearly Oktoberfest. (Beer Festival) If beer is not to your taste, don’t worry- Munich houses many museums and cultural exhibits, and is also one of…
One of Germany’s historic port cities, Hamburg boasts a medley of architectural styles, with many significant landmark buildings. Great efforts have been made to ensure that natural beauty plays a role in the life of the city- the Alster lake, in the middle of Hamburg, is a beautiful parkland, and a major attraction for tourists…
The capital of Germany, and a cultural and historic capital in its own right, Berlin is rightly seen as one of the trendsetting cities of Europe. Littered with iconic landmarks and architecture, and boasting excellent museums documenting the history of Communist and wartime Germany. Coupled with its famous nightlife and entertainment, Berlin is a city…
The Hague is the Netherland’s administrative capital, and hosts the Dutch government as well as a number of European organisations. This relatively quiet city is wonderful to stroll through at day or night, with a beautiful cobbled centre and numerous fine buildings. It is also an excellent gateway to other areas of interest, such as…
European Capital of Culture in 2001, Rotterdam is among the Netherlands’ most modern and trendy cities. Having been severely damaged during World War II, the inhabitants of Rotterdam grasped the opportunity to rebuild in a modern and inspiring style. Rotterdam hosts numerous summer festivals, and in combination with a glittering nightlife, is well worth a…