With stunning Renaissance art and architecture on constant view, there is a sense of elegance and permanence that helps root all who live here.
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Hidden retreats -- like juniper forests in a Estonian fishing village and private gardens in a Swiss lake town -- reward travellers who explore these alternatives to Paris or Rome.
These towering peaks in northern Italy hide a magical world of fairytales and legends – and could have been Tolkien’s blueprint for Middle Earth.
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A lifetime is not long enough to see all Rome has to offer. Start at the beginning of history, with ruins, frescos and churches that have stood the test of time.
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World War II shipwrecks, ancient ruins, statues and frescoes create an underwater art gallery you need to be a scuba diver to enjoy.
Despite being surrounded by Italy, one of the world’s smallest countries retains its distinct Sammarinese culture.
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Asia
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North America
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Krakow
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Paris
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New York City
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Mumbai
Berlin’s Carnival of Cultures
Berlin
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Seville
Love, war and Philly cheesesteak
Philadelphia
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