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If you are spending your European vacations in Amsterdam, they will surely be full of color. Clogs, windmills, cheeses and tulips are plentiful. Eight windmills remain in Amsterdam, the most famous of which is De Gooyer, the perfect place to have a beer since its right next to prize-winning brewery Brouwerij t IJ. Along the Singel, the Bloemenmarkt is the place to buy tulips, and the Wegewijs emporium is where you can taste and purchase the flavorful cheeses. There is a clog-making museum just outside the city called Klompenmakerij De Zaanse Schans where visitors can learn about the history and symbolism of the clog. More on the theme of colorful shoes, Amsterdams Historisch Museum displays objects like 700-year-old footwear pairs, demonstrating the urban evolution of the past eight centuries. There are 165 canals encircling the city and the sea at bay which you can explore. The most charming is Prinsengracht with its green shades and fun houseboats. The area also features the house of Anne Frank.
Experience a Barcelona Fiesta on European Vacations
What better way to start your European vacations than with a bang in Barcelona!The Festes de la Merce arrives in town in September. What started as an intimate religious parade has grown into a weeklong party to celebrate Catalan culture. Watch awesome performances and exhibitions, mesmerizing fireworks displays along the shore, an air show on the seafront, and free concerts of genres from local music to hip hop. Kids are not left out, as activities targeted to different age groups are also available. A Barcelona fiesta is not complete without a taste of local cooking. For a delectable selection of Catalan classics, head to Cinc Sentits. Bestsellers include lamb cutlets with porcini dust, the Catalan float coca bread with foie gras, suckling pig with apple compote, and slow-braised pork belly on gingerbread. Or live dangerously and order all four dishes!Cap your gastronomic adventure in Barcelona with maple quesada, apple sorbet, or a cheese platter paired with a bottle of fine wine.
Unearth the Gems of London on European Vacations
London is a popular destination city for tourists traveling on European vacations. Hear mass at the St. Pauls Cathedral, an iconic London landmark that was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1708. Guests are always in awe of the beautiful mosaics on the walls. In the financial district, you can see the Bank of England and the Lord Mayors residence at the Mansion House. London tours always include a visit to the world renowned Tower of London. 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. Make sure to visit the Crown Jewels the Cullinan diamonds and the Kohi-i-Noor are always crowd-pleasers. You can take the Thames river cruise for a really enjoyable afternoon seeing an array of attractions from the water. Once you are on land, stroll along the river banks and head to the London Eye; this iconic Ferris wheel used to be the highest in the world at 135 meters.
European Vacations Will Make You Fall in Love with Paris
Start your European vacations with a trip to the City of Light. The Eiffel Tower is an imposing structure, considered monstrous during its time, and is probably the most famous landmark of Paris, if not France. Close to the Eiffel Tower is the Arc de Triomphe at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, built to honor the fallen heroes of France during the Napoleonic Wars. To its east is the Champs-lyses, a haven for those who travel to the city to shop. Museum lovers will no doubt enjoy the city as well. A famous city landmark is the 60,600-square-meter Louvre Palace, home to 35,000 pieces from ancient times to the 19th century. The massive Muse dOrsay located in the former railway station of Gare dOrsay features French art from 1848 to 1915, including sculptures, paintings, photographic material, and furniture. Masterpieces by Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, Czanne, Manet and Monet from the impressionist and post-impressionist periods figure prominently on the museum's displays. When in town, eat like the locals do -- relax at a caf, order a baguette, and watch life pass by.
