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See Newcastle’s industrial history through the eyes of artists using ceramics, glass and watercolors in this gallery with exhibits for children.

Torched by Hitler, bombed by Britain and stormed by the Russians, the seat of German power has risen again as a symbol of a united, progressive Germany.

This warm city has historic buildings in every style, from Renaissance courtyards to gothic chapels, as well as modern art museums and a long history of café culture.

This southern Bavarian college city is one of Germany’s oldest cities and is known for its striking architecture and rich history.

Prague’s long boulevard in the heart of the New Town is the city’s historic focal point and a great place for visitors to shop and eat out.

Walk one of Russia’s most famous streets and take in the sights and sounds of central St. Petersburg.

La Defense is an exclusive urban development popular with business travellers, fashion lovers and visitors seeking a more contemporary Parisian experience.

This bustling, cosmopolitan area of London is one of Europe’s busiest retail areas. Discover Britain’s eclectic shopping scene or catch a popular musical.

This buzzing business hub is a hive of activity that caters for international crowds with its shops cafés and restaurants.

This buzzing business hub is a hive of activity that caters for international crowds with its shops cafés and restaurants.

This buzzing business hub is a hive of activity that caters for international crowds with its shops cafés and restaurants.

This buzzing business hub is a hive of activity that caters for international crowds with its shops cafés and restaurants.

Visit this historic church to see its fine stained-glass windows and one of Europe’s largest collections of ledger stones.

This upmarket shopping centre is the perfect place for some retail therapy or an atmospheric canal-side meal.

Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was completely destroyed during the Second World War and isolated during the Cold War.

Marvel at this innovative building with a spiral design that resembles a pickled cucumber in the center of London’s skyline.

This busy street has long been one of the most popular areas in the city for dining, shopping and socializing.

Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior. 

Shop for fresh produce, attend a festival or relax with a drink and some tapas at Madrid’s popular marketplace.

Madrid’s eye-catching modern business park is comprised of the four largest towers in Spain, which were designed by some of the world’s leading architects.

From Big Ben, Nelson’s Column, to the Tower of London and Abbey Road, London has a story to tell behind every corner of this sprawling metropolis.