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Why? The sprawling capital of Greece received a major make-over prior to hosting the 2004 Olympic Games, so a holiday in Athens is now an even more attractive proposition than ever before. It's landmark Acropolis and other remains of classical Greece are an eternal drawcard for thousands who travel to Athens every day to soak up its unique atmosphere.
When? Whichever time of year you choose to holiday in Athens you will be guaranteed bright blue skies and sunshine: perfect weather for making use of the vine-covered patios of the street tavernas. The winter months (October to April) may bring a few short rain showers, but not enough to dampen the spirits. July and August can be unpleasantly hot and muggy. The best time to travel to Athens is in Spring.
Who for? A holiday in Athens, with its hectic traffic and frenetic pace, may be too daunting for very young children, but anyone with a taste for classical history, colourful street markets and tasty Greek specialities will revel in exploring this ancient city.
More Info: Make sure you know before you go by consulting our comprehensive Athens travel guide before you travel to Athens. The guide includes everything you need for a memorable Athens holiday.

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London. There is nowhere else on Earth quite like it. All at once big
      and brash and bustling, cutting-edge yet traditional, historical
      yet modern, it is the quintessential international metropolis - a
      world city by all accounts. The world comes to London and what happens
      here affects every corner of the world. A global centre of commerce,
      retail, finance, entertainment, fashion, transit and trends, London can
      very often feel like the capital of Earth. London is also one of the world's most identifiable and emblematic cities - the city of Big Ben, double-decker buses, the Queen and the
      Tube, it quite rightly asserts itself in global conciousness
      as one of the greatest cities on earth. It has a plethora of every
      conceivable activity, and contains something for everyone. With so much going on, across such a massive city - the biggest in
      Europe - nobody can expect to be able to do it all. Even life-long
      Londoners constantly find new surprises in this city. A week should be
      long enough to give you a taste of what the 'big smoke' has to offer
      though...
      On the first day, one could enjoy his/her love for the fine arts in
      some of the world's finest museums, such as the British Museum, the
      National Gallery or the Tate Modern.

 

The second and third days could be for fun and entertainment. There are streets filled with world-class bars, pubs, restaurants and
      theatres. And contrary to popular belief, not all bars close at 11.00
      pm; there are plenty outside the West End that stay open until 2am
      weekdays.
      Then there is shopping for day four, and not just Harrods. From the more fashionable alternative
      of Selfridges, to the many street markets London has to offer from
      second-hand clothes and crafts to tasty foods.
Day five can be
      spent visiting historic buildings, such as the Houses of Parliament,
      St Paul's Catherdral and the Tower of London. You might even
      want to throw a boat trip in between.
Day six is for visiting the
      different palaces of London, the most famous ones being Buckingham Palace
      and Kensington Palace.
The seventh day one can relax. There are
      many big parks, where you can linger and sit on the grass, one of the most
      famous being Hyde Park, with Speakers Corner.
If you have longer
      in London, or have been here before, then explore some areas outside the
      norm. These areas are interesting to wander round in the day and party at
      night: Brixton, Brick Lane, Notting Hill, Hoxton and Camden town.
      During your stay in London you can also enjoy many diverse culinary
      pleasures. Although native British food does not have a
      great international reputation, there is plenty of great
      food from pretty much every country in the world here. It's worth noting
      that London had more top restaurants than Paris and New York in the recent
      poll of top 50 restaurants in the world. 
      Whatever you want, you'll find it London, and like so many others will
      keep on coming back.

 

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Right in the middle of Europe

Founded by the Romans, Cologne is the oldest city in Germany and still characterized by its 2000 years of history. Cologne has just over one million inhabitants and is the fourth-largest city in Germany. It is one of the most important crossroads in Western Europe. The location on the river Rhine still ensures that commerce and industry continue to flourish in this international trade fair centre.

Leading place for conferences and meetings

All the high-speed trains stop here: ICE, Thalys / Eurostar, Metropolitan and City Night Express. Travellers get informations in Germany’s most modern travel service centre. The Cologne Trade Fair Centre KölnMesse expects 1.4 million visitors from 170 countries for 30 international trade fairs and exhibitions every year. The city offers about 240 hotels with 21,000 beds, and is a leading place for conferences and meetings. Best facilities and good organisation provide excellent opportunity for people in business. Media and communications city Cologne is also known as the "Media and communications city" thanks to its unique blend of art, culture and creativity, with no fewer than 11 broadcasting companies. The increasing media and communication industry and Europe‘s largest film- and tv-studio complex creates a vivid scene with numerous pop-festivals and open-airs. One of the biggest pop festivals in the world the “Ringfest” expects more than 2.0 million visitors every year. The well-known university is a centre of excellence for research and academia. 85,000 students are enrolled at Cologne University and the city‘s various colleges. Gothic cathedral, Romanesque churches and museums of worldwide importance The Gothic cathedral (World Heritage Site since 1998) with its characteristic spires is Cologne's landmark. It houses the golden Shrine of the Three Magi, as well as numerous other outstanding art treasures. The cathedral is encircled by twelve Romanesque churches, truly excellent examples of Medieval church architecture. Almost all the sights worth seeing can be reached on foot from the cathedral: museums of worldwide importance, such as the Museum Ludwig, the Roman-Germanic-Museum and others. The Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, the “mother” of all Cologne museums has recently transferred to its new building neighbouring the medieval Gürzenich. The German Sports and Olympic Museum, with an attracitve activity area on the roof can be found on the Rhine peninsula near the “yummy, yummy” Imhoff-Stollwerck Chocolate Museum. Highly varied music scene Philharmonie is the centre of Cologne's highly varied music scene and destination for international artists and orchestras. The new Kölnarena seating 18,000 people is Germany's largest and most attractive multi-purpose hall. It gives a forum to international superstars of music, show and top sports events. Cologne’s four Chrismas markets in the inner city, each with a special flair, grow more and more attractive for visitors from abroad. The people of Cologne are always merry and relaxed, not just during the world-famous carnival season. Their straightforward jovial way of life attracts visitors to the city from around the world throughout the entire year.   Köln , cologne city travel, travel , hotel , holiday , paradise stadt-koeln.de