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Visitors flock to the cultural and historic heart of Scotland to enjoy the city’s atmosphere and its many landmarks, parks and gardens.

Watch opera in an enormous amphitheater, sample local dishes at the market square and see why Shakespeare set his most famous love story in this medieval city.

Watch opera in an enormous amphitheater, sample local dishes at the market square and see why Shakespeare set his most famous love story in this medieval city.

Admire the greatest works of Michelangelo and da Vinci, see the center of Catholicism and pose with the Leaning Tower of Pisa on this Mediterranean peninsula.

Enjoy picturesque clifftop views in the town where Dracula took form and Captain Cook learned his trade.

Admire the works of art in this 12th-century church that has no main entrance. The structure sprang from the wreckage of a plague.

Go to the top of this great mountain in San Sebastián and visit a traditional amusement park with spectacular views as a backdrop.

Delve into the heart and soul of old Granada by visiting this picturesque little plaza with fascinating surroundings and history.

Make your way along elegant promenades to find medieval churches, thermal spas and stunning gardens in the shadow of the Italian Alps. 

Get a close-up view of the Big Bell at the summit of the structure that is the tallest in the City of One Hundred Towers.

Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Get a close-up view of the Big Bell at the summit of the structure that is the tallest in the City of One Hundred Towers.

As well as lavish vegetation and panoramic views, this beautiful mountain has historic buildings that played an important role in the history of the city.

Study the Gothic fixtures and enjoy the light, airy feel of the nave, with its intricate vaulted ceiling patterns, in this wonderful church and museum.

Explore a charming Italian town with an impressive Romanesque Gothic cathedral, elegant palaces, underground Roman pools and delicious local food.

Visit the upscale ski resorts, trek across the snow-capped mountains and learn about the mixtures of cultures in this eclectic region.

Clamber over the arch and stacks of this cape extending over the ocean with outlooks offering views of fascinating landmarks of southern Iceland.

Make your way along elegant promenades to find medieval churches, thermal spas and stunning gardens in the shadow of the Italian Alps. 

Visit the observatory where 18th-century astronomers began to unlock the secrets of the skies from a tower built atop the oldest part of the Castle of Padova.

Embark on a trip to the heart of the Italian Lakes and discover a landscape that exudes charm, elegance and natural beauty.