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Berlin is a great place to start your European vacations. Probably the most famous landmark in the city, the partition between East and West was torn down in 1989, signaling the beginning of a new era for Germany. You can still view what's left of the wall by walking along the southern border of Wedding. You can see a restored segment at the Gedenksttte Berliner Mauer, which is right next to a documentation center that charts the stories of people who attempted to cross the wall. At the Sandkrugbrcke, a former border crossing, you can lay a flower on the stone that commemorates the first person to be shot dead trying to escape to the West. The Haus am Checkpoint Charlie has a museum that provides tourists with a comprehensive history of the Wall. The best place for afternoon kaffee und kuchen, a popular Berlin tradition for coffee and cake, is the picturesque Prenzlauer Berg district of Mitte.
Explore the Beautiful City of Budapest on European Vacations
Budapest is a now a must-see city on your European vacations. From its communist roots, Budapest from 1989 onwards has flourished to become tourist-friendly. 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. On its pinnacle you will have great views of the entire city. 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.
Explore Stockholm on European Vacations
Stockholm settlers in Gamla Stan, the Old City, had been in the area since the establishment of the city more than 750 years ago. As early as 1252, pillaging raids have been spotted ravaging the narrow medieval alleys, old churches, town squares, and of course, the Royal Palace. Nowadays, instead of horses or donkeys with carriages on the streets, you can find bus tours galore with tourists from all over the world. For a more relaxing tour of the city, try to avoid the main boulevards and stick to exploring the quaint side streets during your European vacations. Be amazed at how far Sweden has gone by taking a peek at City Hall, locally known as Stadshuset. It is Stockholms most prominent landmark that hosts some of the worlds most respected individuals at its annual Nobel Prize banquet. A 10,000-pipe organ, the stunning Golden Hall which depicts Swedish history through 18 million pieces of gold leaf on wall mosaics, and the Council Chamber resembling an open roof of a Viking longhouse are among the must-see attractions in the city.
Visit Historic Moscow on European Vacations
The colorful history of Moscow will truly make your European vacations a memorable one. A witness during many important dates in history, the Moscow Kremlin is one of the biggest museums in the world. State regalia from old Russia, valuable icons and treasures of Russian czars are displayed in the grounds cathedrals and chambers. Visit the Spasskaya Tower that was designed by architect Pietro Antonio Solari in 1491. Standing at the gate of the massive Kremlin complex, it is one of the most beautiful towers around. Another must-see is the Emperor Cannon at the Ivanovskaya Square of the Cathedral of Twelve Apostles. The oldest and biggest cannon in the world, the Emperor Cannon was cast by Andrey Shchokhov in 1586 and measures 5 meters and 34 centimeters, with a 120-centimeter barrel diameter and 890-millimeter caliber. It was made in Moscows Gun Court during the reign of Ivan the Terribles son, Fyodor. Dont forget to visit the Red Square, too!
