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European Vacations to Berlin

Berlin is a great place to start your European vacations. Perhaps the most popular landmark in the city is the Berlin Wall, a partition that used to separate East Germany from West Germany which was torn down in 1989, signifying a new era for the nation. Commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall by strolling down its remnants on the southern border of Wedding. A segment of the wall was restored at the Gedenksttte Berliner Mauer, located near the documentation center where stories of people who attempted to cross the wall are kept. Many visitors go to the former border crossing of the Sandkrugbrcke and lay flowers on a stone that commemorates the first person to be shot dead while fleeing the East. For a more comprehensive history of the Wall, head over to the Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, where there is a museum you can visit. Around 3 or 4 PM, wind down in the picturesque Prenzlauer Berg district of Mitte during afternoon kaffee und kuchen, a popular Berlin tradition for coffee and cake.

Unearth the Gems of London on European Vacations

London is a popular destination city for tourists traveling on European vacations. Even non-Catholics will appreciate St. Paul's Cathedral, a famous London icon designed by Sir Christopher Wren that was built in 1708. The beautiful mosaics on the walls have captured the admiration of many guests. Head to London's financial district where you can see the Lord Mayor's residence at the Mansion House and the Bank of England. Of course, the Tower of London is a must-see, too. An old medieval fortress, it is nearly 1,000 years old and has also been used as a royal palace, a mint, a prison and a zoo. Marvel at the Crown Jewels -- Her Majesty's most important pieces include the Kohi-i-Noor and the Cullinan diamonds. Hop on a boat and cruise the Thames River for a relaxing afternoon tour of the city's many attractions. Once you are on land, stroll along the river banks and head to the London Eye; this iconic Ferris wheel used to be the highest in the world at 135 meters.

Explore Stockholm on European Vacations

Since Stockholm was founded more than 750 years ago, there has been a settlement in the Old City of Gamla Stan. Beginning way back 1252, pillaging raids proliferated the winding medieval alleys, the town squares, the old churches, and the Royal Palace. Those horse-drawn carriages have been replaced today by ubiquitous bus tours carrying visiting tourists from all over the world. You can easily avoid them by keeping off the main streets and instead taking the quaint side streets during your European vacations. Celebrate how far the country has gone by visiting the Stadshuset, the City Hall. Stadshuset is Stockholm's most prominent landmark and one of the most important too, as it hosts the Nobel Prize banquet every year. Other must-see attractions in Stockholm include the 10,000-pipe organ, the inspiring Golden Hall where Swedish history is depicted by 18 million gold leaf pieces on wall mosaics, and the Council Chamber which looks like an open roof of a Viking longhouse.

See Lovely Edinburgh on European Vacations

Edinburgh, capital of Scotland since the 15th century, is a must-see when going on European vacations. The city has two main segments: the medieval fortress of Old Town and the neoclassical New Town which has had strong influences on European urban planning since the 18th century. Medieval Old Town is located on a ridge stretching from the Castle to the Palace of Holyrood. Here you will see houses of merchants and nobles during the 16th and 17th centuries, unique tenements, and early public buildings including St. Giles Cathedral and Canongate Tolbooth. To the north of the Old Town are seven new towns built from 1767 to 1890 that comprise what is now known as the Georgian New Town. Taking advantage of its lush topography, neoclassical buildings in New Town are decorated with beautiful gardens. A major center of thought and learning during the Age of Enlightenment, New Town remains a strong cultural and political link to mainland Europe. Because of the unique and surprisingly harmonious juxtaposition of old and new, Edinburgh has been granted the status of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.