The Finnish capital is made up of the Vironniemi peninsula and 315 islands. Its origins go back to 1550, when King Gustav I of Sweden established a trading town to rival modern-day Tallinn. It has close historical ties not…
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Bucharest is the capital of Romania and is somewhat young by European standards. It was first mentioned in 1459 and became the residence of Vlad III the Impaler. Settled on the banks of the Dâmbovița River and with a…
Berlin, the capital of Germany, is worldwide-famous for its modern history and the German people do not try to hide it. You will stumble upon reminders of the World Wars throughout the city. But its history goes much further…
Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is the third biggest German city but still retains a small-town atmosphere, especially in the historic center. It goes without saying that the entire region is full of history and culture. ARRIVING in Munich…
Portugal's second-largest urban area, located along the Douro River, dates back to 300BC and has a rich history, from being an important commercial port during the Roman Empire occupation and passing through a period of Moorish rule before being…
Milan is a great destination for a short trip but it is often overlooked. You won’t find so many landmarks but it’s full of little gems, charm, and history. The north of Italy is starkly different from Rome or…
The Danish capital is made up of the Jutland peninsula and an archipelago of 443 islands. Its origins go back as far back as the 11th century, when it was a Viking fishing village. Nowadays, it’s the center of…
The Swedish capital is actually an archipelago of fourteen islands, that has been settled since the 6th millennium BC. Although its location has appeared in Norse sagas, its current name was first mentioned in 1252. Nowadays, it’s the center…
The Scottish capital was founded in the early 12th century, although the area had already emerged as the kingdom's major center as early as the 6th century AD. It has a rich history, and their resistance against domination...…
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, though not its capital. It was founded by the Romans and permanently settled for more than 2,000 years, and closely tied to the Reformation movement. Nowadays it’s one of the largest financial…
The capital of the French region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Marseille’s history goes back to the days of Ancient Greece and Rome, when it was known as Massalia. It has been an important trading center in Europe throughout the centuries…
The Irish capital may have been established before the 7th century AD. It has a rich history, including being one of the main Viking settlements outside of Scandinavia and the second-largest city in the British Empire. Nowadays, it’s the…
