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Enjoyable European Vacations to Vienna

Enjoyable European Vacations to Vienna

Vienna has a rich heritage in the arts and culture, making it a great city to visit for enriching European vacations. A dazzling display of beauty at night, the Wiener Staatsoper is Vienna's State Opera where theater aficionados can catch 50 to 60 world-class performances every year. Take a peek at the imperial jewels of the Habsburgs royal family exhibited at the Hofburg Museum. Another demonstration of imperial affluence is the Sisi Museum; devoted to the Empress Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie of Austria, the museum showcases the imperial apartments. Classical antique artifacts and old paintings by the masters are exhibited at the Kunsthistorisches Museum and Naturhistorisches Museum. On to Vienna's museum quarter, you will learn more about Vienna's art and culture from several museums sprawled over a vast complex that was transformed in the 1990s from what used to be imperial stalls. The complex houses, among others, the Leopold Museum, home to one of the largest collections of modern Austrian art and featuring artists such as Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele.

Discover Lisbon on European Vacations

The city of Lisbon is a popular destination for people traveling on European vacations. It is Portugals very small capital city, but truly charming and picturesque. Cobblestone streets, rolling hills, and pastel-themed houses line the shores of this port city, its sidewalks accented with mosaics. The Art Nouveau cafes are a great place to relax, and the ride on an antique wooden streetcar offers a soothing experience. Head up to Barrio Alto for breathtaking views of the city; you can get there via a 1902 street elevator -- the Elevator de Santa Justa -- that departs from Baixa. More spectacular scenes are to be admired on the viewing platform of the Padro dos Descobrimentos, a majestic 179-foot monument that memorializes the Age of Discoveries. Check out the museum inside and make a stop at the four-storey Belm Tower, a 100-foot 16th century tower built out of lioz limestone which played an important role in the Portuguese maritime achievements of that period.

Scandinavian Offerings on Copenhagen European Vacations

Round off your European vacations with feasts of traditional Scandinavian cuisine in Copenhagen. Chow down some fish dumplings and pickled herring -- local delicacies that have become a huge part of the history and culture of Denmark. Surrounded by water, it comes as no surprise that fresh seafood is plentiful and featured prominently on Danish menus. Order the smrrebrd for lunch -- probably the most famous Danish food item. The smrrebrd is an open-faced sandwich which uses dark rye bread and is usually topped with roast beef or pork, eel, venison, smoked salmon, or liver pt. Copenhagen's gastronomical offerings are ideal for budget travelers. Check out the numerous roadside vendors where you can find fried sausages and the city's local Carlsberg beer brewed there since 1847. If you are adventurous enough, taste the aquavit, a very strong, caraway-scented brandy. Looking for upscale dining options to celebrate special events?Copenhagen has the most number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the country -- 13 as of 2009.

See Lovely Edinburgh on European Vacations

European vacations are not complete without a visit to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland since the 15th century. The city has two main segments: the medieval fortress of Old Town and the neoclassical New Town which has had strong influences on European urban planning since the 18th century. The medieval Old Town stretches along a ridge 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. The Georgian New Town, built between 1767 and 1890, is a collection of seven new towns to the north of the Old Town. Integrated with neoclassical buildings are gardens that take advantage of the areas topography. 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.

by: Freiya Geddes

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