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With gorgeous countryside, cultural cities and charming villages along its shores, the largest lake in Switzerland and France is a vacationer’s dream.

Escape the city and head to one of the world’s largest urban parks, which has lakes and meadows, as well as beer gardens and a variety of interesting relics.

Falkirk’s famous horse sculptures became instantly iconic the moment they were unveiled and today they are one of the most popular sights in central Scotland.

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

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

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.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Learn about the intriguing history of these majestic buildings with a tour of the impressive halls and chambers of varying designs.

Note how the interior contrasts with the intricate, delicate carvings that cover the façade of this religious Baroque-style landmark.

This modern museum houses the world’s largest collection of the legendary Dutch master painter who led a troubled life and never saw his work become famous.

Enter a charming old port town fortified by a medieval castle and discover the architectural gems of the legendary city of Santa Claus.

The lavish interior and impeccable gardens of this remarkable castle recall the days of the French Empire.

This modern museum houses the world’s largest collection of the legendary Dutch master painter who led a troubled life and never saw his work become famous.

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.

Feel like a guest at a VIP party: get your photo taken with Hollywood A-Listers and world leaders in this interactive waxworks museum.

Featuring the most famous street in Paris, this district is strongly linked to Napoleon’s rise and France’s dark years of revolution. 

One of the world’s most famous wine regions features thousands of wineries along with interesting history rooted in ancient Roman times.