With the world’s best iconic sights, idyllic Mediterranean getaways, breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, charming beaches, cosmopolitan atmosphere, architectural treasures, prosperous historic and artistic heritage, historical monuments, museums and extremely delicious cuisines, and extreme sports adventures, Europe has always been the most exhilarating holiday destination. Here are top 10 European Destinations for Summer 2013, you might think you should be heading right now.
Barcelona, Spain
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Walking on the streets of the Barcelona is wondrous and magical. It will introduce you to the wealth of rich historic and artistic architectural treasures including astounding nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Besides, fine sunny beaches, raucous nightlife, cosmopolitan atmosphere, cultural wealth like the Sagrada FamÃlia Cathedral and numerous restaurants fairy-land-like surroundings altogether invite its visitors to participate in diverse and comprehensive entertainment, in the slice of heaven, far away from crowded and noisy world. Barcelona definitely tops the list when it comes to be out with the nearest and dearest one in the summer.
Stockholm, Sweden
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Stockholm is another most beautiful city in Europe. Magnificent natural setting, architectural wonders, twisted and cloistered streets, boutiques, pleasant restaurants, striking yellow buildings and cobblestones in Stockholm’s old town the Gamla Stan, crazy and gorgeous bars with chandelier all over the place are exceptional vitality and energy of this place. Moreover, it is the city of innovation and technology, cuisine and entertainment, fashion and fun. The City Hall, The Vasa Museum, Gamla Stan â€" The Old Town, Ecopark, The Royal Palace, The Nordic Museum, The Gold Room at the Museum of National Antiquities, Skansen and The Drottningholm Palace are some of the main attractions of this city.
Cinque Terre, Italy
The Cinque Terre, are five small villages Monterosso al Mare, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore hanging precariously to the most rugged portion of the “Costa Ligure of Levanteâ€. Since 1926, the Cinque Terre towns have been the integral part of the province of La Spezia. Towns have their distinctive beauty, personality and different niche which are best explored on walking. Beautiful beaches, the wine shops, artisan shops, hotels and restaurants, wonderful sceneries are the best natural work of art.
Algarve, Portugal
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The Algarve region, located in southern Portugal, is the hub of Europe’s most stunning coastlines, top golf courses, splendid cliff scenery, implausible grottoes, sports and leisure activities and warm year-round climate. Though 1755 earthquake destroyed the major cultural attractions of the region but its exotic and scenic beauty continues to attract thousands of people from across the world. Sagres, Albufeira (Picturesque white fishermen’s village), Almancil (two of Europe’s best resorts), Vilamoura (Europe’s largest leisure complex), Tavira (exquisite riverside town), Odeceixe, Silves (Old Moorish capital), and Portimão (shopping town) are some of the most wonderful places to visit in Algarve. Meia Praia, Praia da Oura, Praia de Odeceixe, Praia da Marinha, Ilha de Tavira, Praia da Rocha, Praia dos Barcos and Praia de Vale do Lobo are some of the exciting beaches of the place. You can visit Eastern Algarve for Spanish border, lovely Tavira, and sandy islands; Central Algarve for the luxury resorts and inland villages; and Western Algarve for the spectacular beaches of Lagos and the ‘End of the World’.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul is one of the most beautiful places combining the historical, natural and man-made beauty. It contains the infinite list of world-class attractions â€" most famous architectural building Aya Sofya, minarets and palaces, Rio de Janeiro, Parisian style buildings around Istiklal street, wooden Mansions at Princes Islands and along the Bosphorus, significant monuments including Blue Mosque, Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque, natural settings and the mystique romanticism of sunset on the Bosporus. Istanbul is such a place that compels you return several times in your life.
Bordeaux, France
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Bordeaux is the largest French city built on the banks of the Garonne River, dotted with shops, remarkable historic attractions, abundant sidewalk cafés and bars, numerous wine museums near Bordeaux including the Cork and Stopper Museum in Mézin and the Private Museum of Wine in Art in Pauillac. You can take an energizing break in one of the largest interactive art spots The Water Mirror in front of the enthralling Place de la Bourse, reflecting the cityscape along the Garonne River.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
One of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Amsterdam is the capital and the biggest city of the Netherlands. With an estimated population of 820,000 people it is one of the most lively and happening cities with 800 year-old-history, diverse culture, spectacular architecture, nature scenery, famous museums, stunning beaches and plenty of bicyclists. Its Historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, Hermitage Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, cannabis coffee shops attract over 3.66 million international visitors every year.
Rome, Italy
The Eternal City Rome offers a kaleidoscope of diversity and natural attractions (sea, the hills, lakes, rivers and vineyards), rich historical monuments, churches and restored ruins of the days of the great Roman Empire for visitors. The Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, Catacombs of San Callisto, Hadrian’s Villa, The Spanish Steps, The Ara Pacis Museum, St. Sebastian Catacombs, Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri and Pyramid of Cestius are among several wonderful places to explore in the summer.
Berlin, Germany
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After a reminiscent history and the fall of the Berlin Wall, rapid changes over the past two decades have given Berlin a different distinctive shape. The capital today is a young, vibrant, dynamic and cosmopolitan city at the heart of Europe consistently flourishing and re-inventing itself in its own way. Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Museum Island Berlin, Berlin Jewish Museum, Berlin’s East Side Gallery, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Unter den Linden Boulevard, Tiergarten Park, Hackescher Market, Berlin’s Victory Column are some of the major attractions of the place.
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is one of the most magnificent cities in the world. Amongst hundreds of stunning places, one can spend summer exploring beautiful parks, majestic river, museums and galleries, historical places, monuments and castle, tall church spires, the largest synagogue in Europe, first Underground Railroad on the continent, the third largest Parliament building in the world. Budapest is often described as the “Little Paris of Middle Europeâ€. Buda Castle Hill, Chain Bridge, Budapest Opera House, Matthias Church, Budapest Parliament, Royal Palace, Heroes’ Square, Fishermen’s Bastion, Great Synagogue, Andrássy Avenue, Gellért Hill, Central Market Hall, Fishermen’s Bastion, Budapest Broadway, Vörösmarty Square, Danube Promenade, Shoes on the Danube, Millennium Underground, Margaret Island and Váci Street and many more.
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