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Prague is a great start to your Eastern European vacations!Clubbing is a unique experience in this Eastern European city, with binge drinking and bar-top stripping a common sight. Locally produced Czech beers are regarded as a national treasure. Gambrinus is a popular label, but it is not considered the best. That distinction was given to Kozel's Medium when it was named the Best Czech Beer by the Research Institute of Brewing & Malting Awards. But if you ask any local about their beer preference, Pilsner Urquell is the hands-down favorite; many say it is because of the water quality in the city which is used for brewing. Clubbing aside, Prague has many wholesome attractions to offer. The Prague Orloj, a medieval astronomical clock, has been in the town square since 1490. Animated figures light up the clock every hour between 8 AM and 8 PM -- four figures representing Vanity, Greed, Death and the Turk as well as wooden images of the twelve Apostles are set in motion. Try to figure out the zodiac signs on the complex clock dial while you wait for the hourly show to start.
Admire Beautiful Budapest on European Vacations
Budapest is a now a must-see city on your European vacations. Budapest has evolved into a tourist-friendly city since 1989 despite its communist roots. As you walk out your hotel from the Pest side, spot The Citadel on the Buda side of the river and make this towering structure your reference point when seeing the sights of the city. You can enjoy great views of the city from on top. Relive the past with a visit to the cannon-ball-lined fort from the 19th century and the inspiring structure that is the Liberation Monument on Gellrt Hill which marks the Soviet liberation of Hungary from Nazi forces during World War II. View the sights on the Castle District of Buda, including the Hungarian National Gallery, the Mathias Church which used to exclusively hold royal weddings, and the Fisherman's Bastion, a fairy-tale setting where many local couples exchange "I Dos" and take memorable photos amidst the picturesque backdrop of the Lookout Terrace. After all that excitement, a Danube cruise at sunset would be the perfect way to wind down.
European Vacations to London
All European vacations must include a stop at the great city of London. Hear mass at the St. Pauls Cathedral, an iconic London landmark that was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1708. Beautiful mosaics on the walls never fail to enthrall guests. On to the London financial district, you will be able to see the Bank of England and the Mansion House where the Lord Mayor resides. Of course, the Tower of London is a must-see, too. This medieval fortress is almost 1,000 years old; in old times it used to be a prison, a mint, a zoo, and a royal palace. Marvel at the Crown Jewels -- Her Majesty's most important pieces include the Kohi-i-Noor and the Cullinan diamonds. You can take the Thames river cruise for a really enjoyable afternoon seeing an array of attractions from the water. Once you get off, stroll along the banks of the river, you cant miss the chance to ride the London Eye, one of the worlds largest Ferris wheels at a height of 135 meters.
Sightseeing in Berlin on European Vacations
Berlin is a great place to start your European vacations. The most famous landmark of the city is the Berlin Wall, a partition between East and West that was torn down in 1989, paving the way for a new era for Germany. Commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall by strolling down its remnants on the southern border of Wedding. A segment of the wall was restored at the Gedenksttte Berliner Mauer, located near the documentation center where stories of people who attempted to cross the wall are kept. Many visitors go to the former border crossing of the Sandkrugbrcke and lay flowers on a stone that commemorates the first person to be shot dead while fleeing the East. If you want to know more about the Wall and its history, head to the museum at the Haus am Checkpoint Charlie. Around 3 or 4 PM, wind down in the picturesque Prenzlauer Berg district of Mitte during afternoon kaffee und kuchen, a popular Berlin tradition for coffee and cake.
