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The Bavarian city of Nuremberg is best known for its dark legacy of having been the venue for Nazi Party conventions in the lead up to the Second World War. Known as the 'Nuremberg rallies' these events were crucial to…
In 1993 the former country of Czechoslovakia was divided into the independent sovereign states of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Thanks to the magical city of Prague, the Czech Republic was quickly able to become a popular tourist destination with…
The Austrian capital of Vienna is an undisputed highlight of any Danube River Cruise. Located in the east of the country close to the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary, this UNESCO World Heritage City is best known around the world…
Historically the cities of Buda and Pest were once divided by the River Danube as it made its way from Germany through 12 countries to the Black Sea. Today the Hungarian capital of Budapest is united and is one of…
The source of the River Douro is located in the province of Soria in north-eastern Spain. From there it flows for almost 900km to the west where it enters the Atlantic Ocean at Porto in Northern Portugal. The river is…
On many Baltic cruises you will visit some of the capital cities of Scandinavia and fall in love with the charming, historic capitals of Estonia and Latvia. But nothing will prepare you for the delights that await you as you…
Growing from humble origins as a Viking fishing village in the 10th century, Copenhagen is now the largest city in Scandinavia with over two million people living in its metropolitan area. As well as being the capital of Denmark, the…
The delightful Old Town of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is one of the many highlights of any Baltic cruise. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a former European Capital of Culture the city has come a long…
The Latvian capital, Riga, was occupied by Soviet and Nazi forces during World War Two before its re-occupation by the Soviets which lasted from 1944 until 1991 when the country finally achieved independence. Since then the country has experienced a…
As you look towards the Mediterranean Sea from the AP-7 motorway heading north-east from Alicante on Spain's Costa Blanca you'll suddenly see the emergence of what looks like a North American city in the distance. Around 30 buildings with 30…
The origins of Helsinki, the capital of Finland, can be traced as far back as 155o when it was founded by King Gustav I of Sweden as a trading port on the Baltic Sea. It stands on the tip of…
Cruise ships heading from the Baltic to Stockholm must carefully navigate the thousands of islands that make up the Stockholm archipelago before arriving in the Swedish capital. Be sure to go on deck for some of the time preceding your…
It seems that almost every time we read about one of Europe’s great holiday resorts we learn that it used to be a fishing village before the arrival of tourism. In the majority of these destinations it’s hard to picture…
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