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Explore the cobbled streets, 19th-century architecture and beautiful walking trails of this Irish town known for its pub culture, hospitality and mountain surrounds.

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.

Visit this pleasantly secluded village, known for its dramatic sea cliffs, stunning coastal views and sunny weather. 

Brave the dizzying heights of this striking viewpoint to see some of the most spectacular views in Madeira. 

Get up close to an abundance of animal and bird species while wandering along the pathways of this zoo that is open 24 hours a day. 

Admire exotic plants from Chile, Africa and Turkey, along with a large collection of alpine and arctic flora in these beautiful public gardens.

Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

Go to the highest railway station in Europe, visit an ice palace and view a colossal glacier when you take a picturesque train ride to this mountain pass.

Go to the highest railway station in Europe, visit an ice palace and view a colossal glacier when you take a picturesque train ride to this mountain pass.

A collage of brightly coloured houses frame the picturesque canals in Burano—an enchanting island, celebrated for its delicate lacework.

Serious skiers come from near and far for the challenging pistes and stay for the crackling vacation atmosphere of this Tyrolean resort. 

Getting across Fribourg’s river is an experience and a lesson in history. Drive or walk from shore to shore on this structure that has survived time. 

Discover Mainz at its most charming in this romantic square, bordered by historic half-timbered homes and anchored by a bubbling Baroque-style fountain.

Try the Old Beer at one of the many pubs, stroll along the riverside and visit the range of museums in Duesseldorf’s historic nucleus.

Go on a botanical tour of the world and indulge your senses in the beautifully maintained displays of this garden in Essen’s large municipal park.

Hike across glacial fields, ski through frozen valleys and go on a whale-watching cruise in this Scandinavian destination. 

Home to many of Zaragoza’s most important sights, this square is also a popular gathering place and the setting for the city’s biggest annual festivals. 

Try the Old Beer at one of the many pubs, stroll along the riverside and visit the range of museums in Duesseldorf’s historic nucleus.

Home to many of Zaragoza’s most important sights, this square is also a popular gathering place and the setting for the city’s biggest annual festivals. 

Sip red wine on a boat in the central part of the Rhine River and visit the quaint towns through which it meanders.